September 8, 2017 People Helping People While Seattle was in the midst of a record breaking summer of no rain, the people of Huston, Texas suffered from massive rain and devastating floods brought on by Hurricane Harvey. The pictures were heart wrenching, so when given the opportunity to do something to help, two of our [...]
August 8, 2017 The beauty of a small, multi-generational family business, is having the opportunity to get to know our customers over a long period of time. Genesee Energy is in the business of bringing warmth into people's homes. By filling that basic need, our customers are grateful, as we are grateful to them for [...]
June 30, 2017 From Heating with Coal to Oil Heat Always wearing a three-piece suit, Gordon’s keen sense of attire was less about the latest fashion and more just about looking his best. To Gordon, looking sharp was more than prerequisite for a good businessman. Long after the vest of a suit was typically set [...]
October, 2014 Genesee Fuel for 85 years This month we celebrate 85 years of business. In 1929 Gordon Clark and his brother Russell purchased Genesee Coal & Stoker. 85 years later, we are still a family owned business in our third generation. 3616 South Genesee Street. Seattle, WA 98118 From the same corner of South Genesee [...]
May 2014 It's rare. A family owned business well into it's third generation is definitely rare. But so are gems. And that is Genesee Fuel & Heating Company. A rare gem of a local, family-owned and operated business with a history of quality customer service since 1929. Family business experts say that only about 30% of U.S. family-owned [...]
Upon arrival at a customer's house, our technician, Pete, was greeted by a very enthusiastic youngster playing in the front yard. She was a young girl, maybe 4 or 5 years old. As Pete was collecting his tools prior to heading to the front door, the young lady exclaimed with excitement, "Mr. that sure is [...]
