Supplier Profile
Gene Schwers | President | West Side Salvage

Born: June 16 in Anamosa, IA.

Years with company/industry: 44/46.

Family: Wife, Shellie; children, Dylan and Dustin.

Education: Anamosa High School.

Favorite hobbies/interests: Biking and fishing in Canada.

Favorite sports team: Green Bay Packers.

Favorite place to eat on the road: Wings at Quaker Steak and Lube in Council Bluffs, IA.

Favorite vacation spot: Chapleau, ON, Canada.

Best mentor: My father, Lawrence, taught me hard work and is still building homes at 85 years old.

Favorite inspirational quote: “Do a good turn daily.” -Boy Scout slogan

If I wasn’t in the grain industry, I would: Be pounding nails with Dad again. I always liked home building.