1936: Fred F. Collis & Sons was founded!

Founded in Utica, New York, the company begins by offering oil delivery and furnace repairs. Pictured are founder Fred F. Collis and his wife, Isabel. Isabel played an essential role in the business by managing bookkeeping and day-to-day operations.

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Fred F. Collis & Sons

Fred F. Collis & Sons Inc. will be collecting opt-in verbally from their customers. The customers will be able to opt in to receive messages either in person at their physical location, or over a phone call if the customer calls. When a customer is registered for the first time, they are asked to provide the phone number, and staff is trained to ask. If the customer would like to opt in to SMS-based billing notifications, appointment reminders, dispatch notifications and job completion surveys. They will be verbally informed that "Message and data rates may apply", "Message frequency may vary", and they can "text HELP for support or more information and STOP to unsubscribe at any time and no further messages will be sent." They will also be informed that their information will not be shared with third partiesPrivacy Policy | Terms Of Use