This month, we are proud to highlight our company president, David Carson. When David says he was born into the office equipment industry, he literally means it. Herb Carson started Plus Inc. in 1958, the year that David was born. Growing up as a little boy, David would spend many hours playing at the office, and as he got older, he would help with chores. To David, being at Plus was like growing up on a farm; since he was always around the business, the business became a part of him.

David has spent his entire life in the Upstate. He went to Wade Hampton High School and to Furman University. Because of this connection, his favorite part of the job is being a part of and helping in the Upstate community. This connection is also why David still spends 95% of his time working directly with our customers. David remarks, "Building relationships with customers and employees is one of the most satisfying things that a person can ever do."

Another great factor that David is proud of is that Plus Inc. has remained locally-owned. He explains, "To me, being locally-owned is such a great benefit. Being local allows our customers to always work with someone right here in our office for service issues, billing questions, and supply needs. Our customers always get to work with a Plus employee and all of our money stays here. When you do business with Plus Inc., we're putting all of our money back in the Upstate market."

David loves his family, and it's a huge family. David is quick to tell you, "I am married to the perfect person--Gina." David and his wife have seven children between them, ranging in age from 18 to 27. All of them went to Blue Ridge High. They will have 4 in college this fall. They also welcomed their first grandson Creed in April of this year and have another due in November. David and Gina both love spending time together and doing things with the kids and their extended families and friends. David and Gina are very active with Blue Ridge High School and Taylors First Baptist Church, and David is active with the North Greenville Rotary.

If you have any comments for David, please contact him at dc@plusinc.net or 864-242-9090.

This month we are happy to Spotlight CBM in Greenville, SC. CBM is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with disabilities living in the world's most disadvantaged societies. Their vision is to create an inclusive world in which all people with disabilities enjoy their human rights and achieve their full potential.

CBM is the world's largest international non-government organization. For more than 100 years, CBM has provided services to the world's most vulnerable and forgotten children, women, and men. They serve millions of people annually through a holistic approach, which includes prevention, treatment, education/rehabilitation, and economic empowerment.  

They offer long-term, sustainable solutions versus short term-fixes. They not only help individuals with disabilities, but their families, communities, countries, and most importantly - future generations to break the cycle of poverty and disability.

CBM also advocates for social inclusion for people with disabilities and strives to increase their independence by breaking down attitudinal and physical barriers to provide access to resources and opportunities.

For more information about CBM and how you can help, please visit their website at www.cbmus.org, email info@cbmus.org or call them at 800-937-2264.