Greg Dormaier/Western Belting Co.

Staff -- Industrial Distribution, 4/1/2006

Greg Dormaier is president of Western Belting Co., a distributor of mechanical and electrical power transmission, motion control and conveyor components, in Denver (westernbelting.com).

HOW HAS BUSINESS BEEN LATELY?

January and February 2006 have finished in double digits.

WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE YEAR?

We are forecasting a 15 percent increase for the year.

WHAT IS THE BEST IDEA YOU'VE IMPLEMENTED IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS?

The acquisition of Mesa Bearing, a bearing and power transmission distributorship in Grand Junction, Colo.

WHAT IS THE BIGGEST ISSUE FACING DISTRIBUTION TODAY?

Maintaining margins and staying competitive.

WHEN INTERVIEWING POTENTIAL EMPLOYEES, WHAT IS THE BEST QUESTION TO ASK THEM?

Where do you want to see yourself in five years?

IF YOU HAD UNLIMITED RESOURCES, WHAT CHANGE WOULD YOU MAKE IN YOUR BUSINESS?

More acquisitions!

WHAT IS THE MOST MISUNDERSTOOD ASPECT OF YOUR INDUSTRY?

That we sell power transmissions for cars.

IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY OTHER JOB IN THE WORLD, WHAT WOULD IT BE?

I honestly have the best job in the world, but I think that being a resort inspector for Hotels.com would be interesting.

WHAT'S YOUR GOLF HANDICAP? YOUR FAVORITE COURSE?

I can't reveal my handicap because of the laughter it would generate. My favorite course is Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach, Calif.

IF YOU COULD CHOOSE SOMEONE, LIVING OR DEAD, TO HAVE LUNCH WITH, WHO WOULD IT BE? WHAT WOULD YOU ASK THEM?

Donald Trump; I'd ask him, "Where do you find the money for your projects?"

WHERE DID YOU GO ON YOUR LAST VACATION?

Italy.

NAME A TALENT YOU WISH YOU HAD.

I'd like to be able to play the guitar.