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I was once friends with this business owner.
He, by his own accord allowed me access into his business. This allowed uncensored observation of actions for which took place behind the scenes. The observations for which I made were personally disturbing.
The owner, Dan does not have a staff. All of his work is done either by himself, or "friends" for whom he calls in at the last minute and makes promises to "pay them later".
Dan, (the owner) is the ultimate downfall of this business. While his own dedication to the business is strong; his inability to manage the business has shown to create stress on the side of the customer(s) being served. This is especially true to those who are embarking on a brand new journey in their lives.
He brings in all walks of life, including those who have been indicted by the Hamilton County Grand Jury multiple counts of Identity Theft -- creating harm to over 16 known elderly victims across multiple jurisdictions. This "friend" assists the owner, Dan - who is aware of the friends KNOWN criminal past. The friend is out on bond and awaiting felony trail and prosecution.
(as reported by WTVC and other known media sources -- http://newschannel9.com/news/local/dalton-nurses-assistant-charged-with-identity-theft-on-signal-mountain)
As someone who would not do business with ANYONE for whom knowingly associates themselves with KNOWN felons; most especially when it comes to having access to client payment information and bookkeeping records, it's essential that the public be aware and be afforded their own opportunity to make this decision.
Marcus Nix (please Google) -- one link is as follows: http://newschannel9.com/news/local/dalton-nurses-assistant-charged-with-identity-theft-on-signal-mountain
An employee and an "associate" for whom lives with the owner, (Dan) -- Marcus Nix -- A 20-year-old man from Dalton faces charges in Signal Mountain after police say he stole elderly person's identities. Signal Mountain Police say Marcus Nix is out on bond, but more charges are pending.
I've personally witnessed this individual come in and out of Dan's business WITHOUT supervision. Moreover, Mr. Nix has brought other men to this business -- all for whom are not workers. Mr. Nix is presently on probation.
Dan himself, as a business owner presents a sense of negligence to his customers by allowing this access to not only his home, (where the male lives) but most certainly to his business.
The owner has been observed receiving money into his business and spending it on non-business items, prior to customers' payment posting.
My opinion is that you call someone else PRIOR to calling someone who has a felon in the kitchen - and around your payment information. Let's face it - if someone is as cruel as to undermine the elderly, in stealing their identity - what else are they capable of doing? This leaves a LOT to the imagination.
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