Published March 2007

Generation Next?

By Mary Shafer

Sullivan Septic Service has become a dominant player in its rural market of White Lake, N.Y., over more than eighty years. Four generations of the Bloom family have leveraged market intuition, flexibility, versatility and a dedication to service into a successful history. Where growth is concerned, says manager Mike Bloom, “We’ve had the same plan since 1923: the business grows organically.” He refers to the company’s history of keeping its thumb on the pulse of its market and anticipating area needs.