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2. What’s something people would never guess about you? BG: I am a high school bowling coach. I have studied coaching the sport (my hobby) ever since my kids began picking it up. They all bowled in high school and one is now competing on the team at Notre Dame. MG: I’m uncomfortable in the spotlight. I like being involved behind the scenes and letting the light shine on others really doing the heavy lifting. Characteristically, it is even hard for me to answer these personal, yet simple questions. 3. What’s your favorite quote from a TV show/movie/book? BG: “Rob, you were there.” – from the movie “Tommy Boy” MG: “Put it on the Underhills’ tab!” – from the movie “Fletch” 4. What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen? BG: Niece, France – the waterfront and beach on the French Riviera are stunning. The people are amazing and the food is incredible. MG: Lisbon, Portugal by far. It is filled with stunning architecture, panoramic ocean views, exciting culture and extremely friendly people. 5. What are you most excited about in your life right now? BG: I am thrilled to be able to give my kids what I couldn’t have when I was their age. Be ing able to send them to college feels like I accomplished many of my life goals. Seeing my kids succeed is all I’ve ever wanted.

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Suntan Supply President, BILL GALLAGHER & Executive Vice President, MARTY GALLAGHER

L ocated in Avon, Marty Gallagher and Bill Gallagher. The company had humble beginnings operating from Marty’s garage, and nearly 30 years later is one of the largest full service distributors of new and used tanning equipment and relat ed parts in the United States. The Gallaghers have also actively supported the tanning industry as legislators in Washington, D.C., as well as becoming experts on legal government language and taxes that impact the indus try. In addition, they educate Ohio salon operators with their training and certifica tion program – Train Ohio. OH Suntan Supply was founded in 1994 by brothers

While these veteran tanning community members are well known to many, IST talked them into sharing some “personal stuff” with our readers, just for fun. 1. What was your very first job? BG: I was a bagger at a local store called Danny Boy Farm Market in North Olmst ed, OH. I was 12 years old, made $2 per hour and loved every minute of that job. MG: At age 14, I worked for our family’s miniature golf and ice cream store called Dairy Tee, helping to build a mini-golf course. I started out forming concrete, shoveling dirt, operating a heavy construction backhoe and planting grass. When the course was complete, I had real fun working the counter and serving ice cream to customers.

MG: My youngest daughter Erin is entering the next chapter in her life and will start college soon. After successfully raising four children, my wonderful wife Joanna and I will be “empty-nesters.” Other than business travel, we paused any long-awaited trips – both short getaways and extended travel, plus making time to

(L-R) Bill Gallagher, President and Marty Gallagher, Executive Vice President

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