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Do what you love, love what you do.

If I looked back to a young Joe Clayton as he graduated from LaSalle College in the spring of 1979, he would be extremely happy to see how his life turned out. Yes, I have been fortunate to realize many of my dreams. 

Many of those dreams that came true were being in sales, handling advertising, developing a marketing department, mentoring individuals, working at a fantastic company, being able to lead that fantastic company and having a great family. But wait, how did this all happen in what feels like a blink of the eye?

When you need the right chemical right away, it's about more than finding a great distributor. It's about great products and knowing you'll get the solution you need. Since 1981, Sea-Land has partnered with BASF (formerly Cognis) to supply our customers with a wide range of lubricant solutions. BASF is recognized globally for their innovative spirit and ongoing pursuit of sustainability. By focusing on renewable chemistries, BASF has created a lineup of versatile products to meet your needs. 

Being my own worst critic makes writing this newsletter even harder.

A true leader eats last, they make sure everyone else is fed first. There is a picture on the internet showing a pack of wolves and the designation of everyone’s role within the pack. At the rear is the leader, supporting the group.

We all draw on inspiration from different resources. Religion, people, experiences and literature are just a few. Over time I have looked at ifferent sayings and quotes to keep me going. For years, I carried a small plastic card in my wallet I had purchased as a college student. Printed on it was the saying, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” Very simple. To the point. When our lives are going along smoothly, that’s easy, but when we are handed unwanted issues or fruit like lemons, we need to make lemonade. Oops, another one of those sayings…