Please join all of us in giving a warm welcome to Tom Abrahamson, who was recently hired as the Payroll Specialist for Gage Brothers.

Read on to learn a little bit more about him.

Q. Where did you grow up? 

A. I grew up in North Mankato, Minnesota

Q.  How did you get into this line of work?

A. I went to college for accounting. Payroll has been what I have specialized in with my jobs since graduating college.

Q. What are you looking forward to the most working at Gage Brothers?

A. Everyone has been super encouraging in my time here so far. Everyone is quick to give praise for a job well done, no matter how mundane or routine the task may seem to your job duties. Also, I have really appreciated how relaxed, welcoming and fun the work environment has been.

Q. What is your favorite (or one of your favorite) things about your job?

A. I really enjoy being able to help our employees. Whether it’s resolving a paycheck issue, printing out pay stubs, or helping an employee navigate their payroll information on Paycom, it’s very rewarding being able to help our employees.

Q. What is your dream vacation spot?

A. Australia

Q. What was your favorite subject in school?

A. Math or accounting since I deal with that realm every day for my job.

Q. What are your hobbies?

A. I started playing wheelchair basketball when I was in high school and played five years in college as well. I also started playing sled hockey two years ago. I also enjoy helping with my church’s youth group on Wednesday nights.

Q. What is your favorite movie?

A. The Sandlot

Q. What’s the most unusual thing you’ve ever eaten?

A. In my high school Spanish class, we went to a local Hispanic restaurant. Calamari was one of the appetizers we sampled.

Welcome to Gage Brothers, Tom!