[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 81 (Thursday, May 9, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S3649]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING GREYLOCH LLC

 Mr. RISCH. Madam President, as a member and former chairman of 
the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each month 
I recognize and celebrate the American entrepreneurial spirit by 
highlighting the success of a small business in my home State of Idaho. 
Today, I am pleased to honor Greyloch, LLC as the Idaho Small Business 
of the Month for May 2024.
  Custom Oak Furnishing, a custom cabinet and furnishing shop, began in 
Shaun Fickes' father's garage in 1991. A few years later, Shaun renamed 
the business Greyloch Custom Cabinetry after a peak near Lowman, ID, 
where his grandfather worked as an Idaho forest ranger. Over 20 years, 
Greyloch grew from a two-man shop to more than 35 employees. In 2015, 
Shaun began to explore the potential for automation in the industry. 
While he visited manufacturing plants all over the world, his vision 
for a first-of-its-kind cabinet manufacturing facility in North America 
came to life. With a dream that became reality, Shaun rebranded once 
more to Greyloch, LLC, in anticipation of the unlimited potential for 
the company's growth.
  Greyloch most recently opened a 96,909-square-foot advanced cabinet 
manufacturing facility in Star, ID. The new facility provides 
opportunities to establish relationships with schools and educators 
about technical training. Facility tours shed light on the advancements 
of automation in manufacturing and insight into where the classroom 
meets the real world.
  As a family-owned and operated business, Greyloch has made family a 
key aspect of its operations. Shaun's four children--Harrison Fickes, 
Brennon Fickes, Sydney Peel, and Tyler Moorhouse--grew up with Greyloch 
and now work full-time alongside their father. Shaun established a 
supportive work environment for his 73 employees and prioritizes the 
well-being of his employees who are proud of their work.
  Congratulations to the Fickes and all the employees at Greyloch, LLC 
on their selection as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for May 
2024. Thank you for serving Idaho as small business owners and 
entrepreneurs. You make our great State proud, and I look forward to 
your continued growth and success.

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