With modest garage space, the company started making lamps, mirrors and framed art, which sold not only to Walmart but to many companies such as Target, Home Depot, Lowe's, Bed Bath & Beyond, Sam's Club, Costco and other. Fletcher took the advice and started Cheyenne/Silverwood Industries. He said if the products were good, Walmart would put it in its stores. Walton advised Fletcher to go back to Little Rock and rent a garage and manufacture something. Walton told Fletcher all the reps were being terminated and that all factories would be house accounts. Fletcher excelled at being a Walmart rep, but after eight years at that, Walton called Frank into his office and told him Walmart was doing away with manufacturers reps and that Fletcher would be out of a job. That began a relationship that would last for many years and lead Fletcher down many successful business paths.Ībout two years after the paint deal, Walton called Fletcher and asked him resign from DuPont and become a manufacturer's representative for Walmart. After negotiating with Walton about a $1,500 purchase, Fletcher completed a deal for Walmart to buy 300 gallons of paint. After the Army, he worked nights at Shakey's Pizza Parlor and days at Worthen Bank Trust department while Judy taught 12 th grade at North Little Rock High School.Īfter a short stay at Worthen Bank, Fletcher landed a job with the DuPont Paint Co., which is how he met Sam Walton at Walmart number two in Harrison, AR. Chris and his wife Lisa have given Frank and Judy three grandsons: Jacob, Sam and Adam.Īfter earning a bachelor of science in business administration from the University of Arkansas, Fletcher joined the Army. He and Judy have two children, Chris and Jerilynn. Judy went to Henderson State University, where she would earn a teaching degree. A fortuitous move in many ways for Fletcher, not the least of which was meeting Judy Hamm, captain of the cheerleading squad, who would later become his wife.įrank went to the University of Arkansas and joined the Kappa Sigma fraternity. At 6-foot-4 when he was 14 years old, Frank went on to play for the Pine Bluff High School team. Frank went to grade school in Grady, where he was named to the All State basketball team in 8th and 9th grades. He was raised on a farm in Tamo, Ark., which at that time had a population of five. has built a still-growing string of 20 ultra-successful enterprises in a variety of industries by recognizing the potential in a wide range of situations and anticipating trends to pioneer new businesses.īorn in Little Rock, Fletcher was adopted by Frank and Aline Fletcher as a baby. Folks were attentive and courteous, no complaints.Ĭopyright © AirNav, LLC. The other FBO has closed, a real shame since they were CAA and offered a great price on fuel. For the regional location however, got to figure out a little better fuel price. Wish the FBO had been a little nicer - no coffee and ancient computer for flight planning that didn't seem to be working. Quick trip just up the street to food options. Good price for full serve 100LL, and 2 newer crew cars available. The Hertz manager made it clear he had no interest in doing anything but blaming us for the damages. We did nothing to damage the car and it is likely my wife didn't see them in the hurry to pick up the car. A few days later I received a letter from a claims company stating that we owed $1600 for damages to the car. We turned the car back in on Sunday as planned. She hurriedly picked up the car and returned to Mizzou to get the rest of us. They did not deliver the car to Mizzou so when we arrived one of the Mizzou linemen had to take my wife to the Joplin terminal where Hertz is located to pick up the car. Hertz said they would deliver a car to Mizzou and pick it up on Sunday. On our last trip up they recommended we use Enterprise for our rental car but unfortunately they didn't have a car available. We love them! However, DO NOT USE HERTZ RENTAL CAR there. I have used Mizzou for decades and Mizzou's staff has always been excellent - courteous, friendly, and helpful. All comments must adhere to AirNav's Policy on Comments. LA QUINTA INN JOPLIN only hotel that provides courtesy transportation to/from FBOĬomments are submitted by their authors and do not reflect the opinion of AirNav, LLC. Regular FBO hours: 0500-2130 local 7 days Aircraft cleaning / washing / detailing.
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