This building was so essential in my life. Oxarc was B. Barer And Sons. A business started by my great Grandfather, B. Barer and eventually owned by my father.
It sold to Oxarc in 2000.
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Great link to your family history Mike. While the overarching parent corporation of OXARC was originally founded in Spokane by Jerry Walmsley, the Barer family represents a multi-generational legacy of deep-rooted community stewardship, business leadership, and industrial development in the Walla Walla valley. The Barer family’s business roots in Walla Walla trace back through generations. Patriarch Alan L. Barer originally managed the historical local staple B. Barer and Son, establishing a family tradition of strong commercial ethics long before his family's chapter leading the Walla Walla OXARC location. Having figures like Steve Barer steering operations ensures that the branch keeps its tight-knit, relational atmosphere. It bridges the gap between major industrial distribution and small-town familiarity. True to the family's broader philosophy, their leadership prioritizes the human aspect of the trade. They treat patrons not as invoice numbers, but as neighbors and local partners. The family has maintained a standard of superior technical knowledge, transforming the Walla Walla facility into a reliable community asset. It provides everything from vital safety training to critical agricultural and industrial gases. Members of the Barer family have historically been recognized as highly dependable, steady community pillars. They routinely show up for local morning coffee groups and participate in regional civic leadership with a smile. The family's enduring legacy is tightly bound with charitable support for civic, regional, and cultural organizations, showcasing a profound commitment to making the Walla Walla valley a better place to live and work.
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Great link to your family history Mike. While the overarching parent corporation of OXARC was originally founded in Spokane by Jerry Walmsley, the Barer family represents a multi-generational legacy of deep-rooted community stewardship, business leadership, and industrial development in the Walla Walla valley. The Barer family’s business roots in Walla Walla trace back through generations. Patriarch Alan L. Barer originally managed the historical local staple B. Barer and Son, establishing a family tradition of strong commercial ethics long before his family's chapter leading the Walla Walla OXARC location. Having figures like Steve Barer steering operations ensures that the branch keeps its tight-knit, relational atmosphere. It bridges the gap between major industrial distribution and small-town familiarity. True to the family's broader philosophy, their leadership prioritizes the human aspect of the trade. They treat patrons not as invoice numbers, but as neighbors and local partners. The family has maintained a standard of superior technical knowledge, transforming the Walla Walla facility into a reliable community asset. It provides everything from vital safety training to critical agricultural and industrial gases. Members of the Barer family have historically been recognized as highly dependable, steady community pillars. They routinely show up for local morning coffee groups and participate in regional civic leadership with a smile. The family's enduring legacy is tightly bound with charitable support for civic, regional, and cultural organizations, showcasing a profound commitment to making the Walla Walla valley a better place to live and work.
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