James E. Casey was a founder of UPS and created new systems and machines such as the first conveyer belt system or "common carrier." At age of 19, James borrowed $100 from his friend and established the American Messenger Company in Seattle, Washington. In 1919, the young company expanded their business to Oakland, California.
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Personality
James Casey had a good personality and worked hard. As a result, he had good relationships between other CEOs. One of them would be Charlie Soderstorm, the owner of the huge automobile company. Charlie Soderstorm supported James's business by providing automobile for faster deliveries. |
Charlie Soderstorm and James Casey
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