Business RELATIVE page 23 REPUBLIC -t BANCORP R PHOTO BY BILL GEMMELL epublic Bancorp Mortgage Inc. is the key to financing your new home. What our customers have to say about Republic... "We were treated professionally and courteously throughout the process." — Ivan and Kathy Reimer, Lake Orion, MI "Very thorough, friendly and helpful. As a first time buyer I had several questions and Republic was always willing to assist me." — Susan Ebbing, Royal Oak, MI 'There should be more people around like the people at Republic." — Lurlene McMillion, Novi, MI Jason, David and Judith Gold of Accurate Parking Lot Services. "Excellent service as usual! Thank you!" — Michele Bureau, Walled Lake, MI Bloomfield Hills 810 646/7050 Brighton 810 229/7440 Plymouth 313 459/7800 Farmington Hills 810 932/4701 Rochester 810 656/4200 Grand Rapids 616 285/3200 Southgate 313 287/0400 Nashville 615 371/5854 Washtenaw 313 995/4499 GUARANTEED MORTGAGE APPROVAL!! The ORIGINAL New Construction Interest Rate Protection Program. If You're Building A New Home, Protect Your Rate NOW!!! retail showroom in Walled Lake. Also involved with the mer- chandising of plumbing supplies at wholesale prices are Ron's wife, Sandra, who is treasurer, and their daughters — Cindee Rosen- thal, who works in administra- tion, and Lisa Grimberg, an interior designer handling show- room sales. The family employs 21 others. "We know that we need to stick together, and we also know that it's important to be our own persons and do our own jobs in our own ways," Jeff Moss said. "We respect each other and each other's positions. "We also know that we can count on each other and we can learn from each other. Once we air our opinions, we move on to the next thing, and we don't hold grudges. We always know that my dad has the ultimate say." "We always know my dad has the ultimate say." • Loan Amounts Up To $2,000,000. Jeff Moss • In House Underwritin g. • We Close Loans Fast. • Extended Rate Lock Programs. • Neighborhood Project Approved Lender. CAPITAL MORTGAGE FUNDING 20475 West 10 Mile Road Southfield, MI 48075 624 (810 ) 11N1 1 Guarantee based on borrower providing all required documentation. Capital will obtain appraisal, credit report, survey, title insurance and any other documentation deemed necessary for loan approval. EQUAL HOUSING LENDER At Glassman Oldsmobile in Southfield, respect was the dri- ving force for George Glassman as he joined the business estab- lished by his father, Jerome. "I think each family is differ- ent, and I happen to be extreme- ly fortunate because my father never criticized me for my mis- takes," said the car dealer, who holds a law degree but decided not to practice that profession. "He always encouraged me, fo- cused on the positive and gave me confidence that things would work out." When George Glassman joined the business in 1980 as it was en- tering its second decade of oper- ation, he found some dissension among longtime staff members who did not feel comfortable with the changes he was making. He believes he came to terms with those difficult times because his father let him find his own way. "Family is the only thing that matters to him," George Glass- man said about his dad, and what he believes represents a Jewish tradition. "I have sons, and I would be very happy if they choose to work with me." David Gold and Jason Gold are another father-son team. To- gether they operate Accurate Parking Lot Services and Al's As- phalt Paving Co. Working out of a home office in West Bloomfield, they employ 35 people who put the markings and signs on parking lots and resurface driving areas. "I believe a blood relative is al- ways more loyal and will go the extra nine yards," David Gold said. "It's a dream when it works." Mr. Gold also likes the idea of the longevity associated with a family business. He thinks that it's nice to know that a business can continue through children in- stead of closing or being sold one day. David Gold took on the re- sponsibilities of his own firm nine years ago after working with his uncle in the steel business. He thinks that putting himself and his son on the job sites can help avoid worker resentment, which he sees as a possible negative in family businesses. David Gold's wife, Judith, has served as a consultant for Accu- rate. Chairman of the computer sciences department at Mary- grove College, she used her tech- nical skills to set up the software for her husband and son. In the capacity of consultant, she steps back to look at the fam- ily business she knows best. "I think the biggest thing is be- ing supportive," she said. "I think the bond of working together strengthens the family relation- ship, and success comes from a shared dedication to build." ❑