OPGI Employee Spotlight – Rollie Bennett

Before OPGI employee Rollie Bennett III was deployed overseas during Operation Iraqi Freedom for 17 months back in 2002, he worked here at Original Parts Group for 8 months. During those 8 months he climbed his way up the totem pole in the Warehouse. Starting with packing hundreds of boxes per day, to pulling hundreds of parts orders, Rollie was then promoted to our Receiving Department.

Upon his return to the US after his long deployment, Rollie came back to OPGI to start where he left off. He worked in the Receiving Department for many years, 11 to be exact. Although he loved his job and the employees, he knew he wanted more. He began taking some Digital Media and Design classes at Golden West College and OCC, and then spoke to OPGI’s Vice President about the possibility of being promoted to the Marketing Department. Rollie was almost instantly taken into Marketing with open arms.

Now 4 years later in Marketing, Rollie works with Production Supervisor Scott Hamm where they both layout and design all 11 of OPGI’s annual parts catalogs, dealer books, holiday catalogs and yearly clearance catalogs. He has a real passion for the design portion of his position, and you can see it in his work.

Last month Rollie was asked if he would like to be a part of our Father’s Day Promotion photo shoot alongside his son, none other than Rollie IV. He gladly accepted, and his son was very excited to come to work with his Dad. They had a great time cruising in OPGI’S 4-4-2 Cutlass, and playing pretend with the 1970 Chevelle while our photographer snapped some fun photos.

Here is a fun fact for you; Rollie met his wife Jessica here at OPGI 15 years ago where they worked in the warehouse together. Ironically, after Jessica worked in the Accounting Department for 12 years, they have found themselves working in the same department yet again with Jessica working as our Marketing Coordinator.

Rollie is continuing with his schooling in hopes to continue to grow with Original Parts Group. He is a very dedicated employee and strives for nothing but the best!