MARLOW —
Wilco Machine & Fab., Inc. was recognized Thursday morning for their entrepreneurial success with the presentation of Entrepreneurial Excellence in Oklahoma Award.
Presented by Mark Costello, commissioner for the Oklahoma Department of Labor, the award recognizes Oklahoma based entrepreneurs who have created profitable employment for their fellow Oklahomans and who foster a positive business atmosphere.
“Entrepreneurs are risk takers, they know how to tighten belts,” said Costello. “I know Wilco makes real things for real people and that they harness energy that helps make others successful.”
Costello said it was with pride that the ODL was there to present the award and was grateful for its beginning and continued presence in Oklahoma.
He expressed his amazement at the three generations of family who have ran the company.
Wilco was started in 1973 by Pete Boles, who was there, along with his grandson Brad Boles for the presentation.
The younger Boles is the current company president. Together with another member of the Boles family, Brad’s brother Mitch, they accepted the award.
“I want to thank everyone who has been a part of this and key in making this happen,” said Brad. “There was sacrifice and commitment everyone of you had to make and I look forward to the future.”
There was pride in Pete’s voice as he told Costello that his grandsons had improved the company in the time since they’ve taken over.
“They’ve taken it to a level that I couldn’t have,” he said.
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From left, Mitch Boles, Pete Boles and Brad Boles accept Wilco Machine and Fab., Inc.'s award for Entrepreneurial Excellence in Oklahoma, presented by Department of Labor Commissioner Mark Costello. Rebeka Rutledge/The Duncan Banner
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