His career at Martin Door is the essence of "been there and done that."

Brent Graham has grown up with Martin Door.

A young 18-year-old when he started with the company in 1982, Graham has seen Martin Door grow a lot in the past 22 years, and has had a hand in that growth.

		Early in his career Graham was known to work 80 to 95 hours a week during the company's peak season in the summer and fall, just to make sure the small Martin Door crew was meeting demand. There were several days when he worked the full 24 hours. Times have changed. "I worked a lot of 24 hour days," Graham says in looking back. As the company has grown it has continually improved its product, processes and reduced that need, he said.
Brent Graham oversees receiving for Martin Door.

"Its' progressed to where it's not seasonal," Graham said of the company. He marvels that Martin Doors are now shipping all over the world. "It's amazing how many countries they go to and how many doors are built a day," he said.

Currently Receiving Supervisor, Graham has worked in several positions in his two-decade plus career at Martin Door. He was a panel maker and was supervisor over section assembly, wrapping, windows and all custom doors at one time. He has been in receiving for five years.

He said his challenge now is to make sure everyone has everything they need, when they need it.

Martin McBride, Materials Manager for Martin Door and Brent's supervisor, said Graham is a problem solver.

		McBride admits the company has a "unique problem" in the distance between his purchasing office and the receiving dock. He said Graham is the perfect solution to that problem. "He's very level headed. He doesn't get riled. He just gets to the point and solves problems," McBride said. Graham said there is a reason he doesn't stress about the challenges he faces in his job. "I've seen everything I've been here so long," Graham mused. It helps too that most of the supervisors, with whom he interfaces, are people he used to work with in assembly.
Brent Graham goes over a paperwork detail with his supervisor, Martin McBride. Graham has been with Martin Doors for 22 years.

The father of four, Graham looks back on his time at Martin Door as one of positive change. He said the company just keeps getting better at everything it does. "Everything is always changing, it's always improving. It's constantly changing and I would say for the best," Graham said.

Brent and his wife, Jennifer, live in South Jordan, Utah. He likes to ski and hang out with his family and kids.