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George Blankenship Retires from Tesla Motors
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Ever since George looked after my wife and me at the first "Get Amped!" event at Fremont after being rear-ended by another MS, I've held a soft spot for him. Though he didn't agree to let me drive away the slightly damaged car, gratis. Oh well.
I suspect the demands of setting up the foreign markets contributed to the retirement decision. No fun spending half your life in an airplane only to arrive somewhere that has food with unknown ingredients in it. Don't blame him for a minute.
Enjoy! I retired early after my partner died suddenly and haven't regretted a day of it. Especially those with Tess!
...Bill
I suspect the demands of setting up the foreign markets contributed to the retirement decision. No fun spending half your life in an airplane only to arrive somewhere that has food with unknown ingredients in it. Don't blame him for a minute.
Enjoy! I retired early after my partner died suddenly and haven't regretted a day of it. Especially those with Tess!
...Bill
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I completely agree. Working and 'more and more success' are too overrated in the US. Having retired much earlier than George! :biggrin:
I feel that George Blankenship has laid down a lot of effort, and has been a great contributor to Tesla's success. I had the opportunity and pleasure to meet George at the event in Norway this year, and was impressed about his ability to respond at the moment.
To George: Thank you! I really hope you enjoy your retirement :smile:
To George: Thank you! I really hope you enjoy your retirement :smile:
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anticitizen13.7
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I think GeorgeB created fantastic stores for Tesla, and I'm very grateful for all that he has done for the company. When I visited a Tesla store, the place was like a tourist attraction and all kinds of people were posing for photos with Model S.
Thanks George, and enjoy your retirement!
Thanks George, and enjoy your retirement!
JPP
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Met him at the factory party at Teslive--really great guy, willing to just stand there and chat. I give him credit for retiring now and getting to spend time with his family.
All the best...
All the best...
ChadS
Last tank of gas: March 2009
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I would respectfully suggest that those who have downplayed George's contributions or stated that he probably needed to go really don't have a good handle on his dedication and contributions to Tesla. His passion and contributions for us as owners were also huge. I've met him twice and interacted with him on a few other occasions and always had huge respect for him. I've also had some interactions with Jerome and I honestly don't get the same feeling of commitment to us as owners. I'm getting pretty troubled by what feels like a shifting culture at Tesla that is away from owner passion and commitment that has had many of us early adopters so passionately defending the company at very turn. I attend lots of car shows and have spent a lot of time and money on educational props to show people what a great car we have. All I ask for in return is for Elon to support us back by being straightforward, honest and to honor commitments that have been made to us over time. We have a long memory. I sadly today began selling off some of my stock that I swore I would hold for a very long time.
teslasguy
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Or it wasn't really a voluntary "retirement". In any event he will be very missed by many of us that have been around for quite a while. His contributions were WAY beyond the stores.
George was a great contributor to Tesla and has helped make it what it is in his own way. Goodbye, George, and happy retirement.
Elon is a brilliant engineer and entrepreneur and he knows how to assemble a winning executive team. He knew that George would contribute significantly to the success of Tesla as George did in his previous assignments with other successful companies. George is a genius in what he does and he continues to possess both the technical and the personality talents that are essential to the continued success of Tesla. I'm sure Elon knows that and would never have been so short-sighted as to deliberately push George out.
However, in one area I agree with you. This is all for the best...for George, not Tesla.
Larry
I tip my hat to George. We kept him up until the wee hours and took him away from his friends and family over weekends and holidays, I am certain about that. He held our hands and comforted us in a virtual way while we were waiting for the unknown. What he accomplished and pulled together in such a short period of time makes my mind reel.
My car was delivered a year ago today. It was the day before Thanksgiving weekend. The Tesla team was finding their feet and falling over themselves to get systems in place, cars in hands and Tesla grins on faces. George, I apologize for whining, but I wanted my car so badly! Now I know it was worth the wait and all would be made right. Thank you for that.
My car was delivered a year ago today. It was the day before Thanksgiving weekend. The Tesla team was finding their feet and falling over themselves to get systems in place, cars in hands and Tesla grins on faces. George, I apologize for whining, but I wanted my car so badly! Now I know it was worth the wait and all would be made right. Thank you for that.
Bradleybang
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THANKS GEORGE!
Anyone that met, listened and watched George over the years could hear and feel his passion for Tesla.
My best wishes for his future.
Anyone that met, listened and watched George over the years could hear and feel his passion for Tesla.
My best wishes for his future.
sp4rk
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