September 1969: In a surprise move, Glen Gutzman (center) is presented the Governor's Certificate of Appreciation by Fred Ferguson of the Brainerd office of the State Employment Service for the firm's program of employing the physically handicapped. Also present were (from left): Jack Laimer, public relations director; Francis Scott, personnel manager; Gutzman and Ferguson and Earl Hamilton, general manager. The award was presented at the Crosby Chamber of Commerce's first annual meeting. Brainerd Dispatch. See Terms of use. Link to Home.