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Contact & About Halstead Bead
Office hours:
Mon - Fri, 8AM - 5PM Arizona Time
Arizona does not observe daylight savings time.
Daylight Savings Time
11AM - 8PM Eastern Daylight Time
10AM - 7PM Central Daylight Time
9AM - 6PM Mountain Daylight Time
8AM - 5PM Pacific Daylight Time
Standard Time
10AM - 7PM Eastern Standard Time
9AM - 6PM Central Standard Time
8AM - 5PM Mountain Standard Time
7AM - 4PM Pacific Standard Time
Halstead Bead, Inc. got its start in Phoenix in 1973 under the management of Tom and Suzie Halstead and has been owned
by the Halstead family ever since. 2003 marked our 30th anniversary of service to the trade.
The Halstead Bead story began when Tom bought a strand of antique African trade beads because of his interest in
archaeology and anthropology. He showed his purchase to colleagues at work and immediately had orders from half the women
in the office. Tom and Suzie then decided to make jewelry to sell at craft festivals as a hobby. The business continued
to grow until they took the plunge in 1975, quit their jobs, and gave the bead business their full-time attention. The
business evolved into a wholesale operation that supplied other retailers throughout Arizona and gradually expanded to
include clients across the country.
In 1981, the firm moved north to the mountains and tall pines of Prescott, Arizona. After much growth, the company now
occupies a new warehouse and office facility that was built in 2004. The second generation of Halsteads is now involved
in the business as well. So, expect to see us around for quite some time!
Employees:
Halstead Bead, Inc. is divided into three distinct departments in order to handle every aspect of the business in the
most efficient manner possible.
Customer Service:
These are the individuals whom you know the best because they are on the other end of the phone or internet handling
your sales inquiries every day. We are very proud of our Customer Service Team. Please take this opportunity to put
faces with the names you already know!
Left to Right: Sharon, Lori, Barb, Linda
Logistics:
Our Logistics Team is responsible for moving and processing many TONS of beads each year. They are responsible for
managing our inventory, breaking down stock, and getting your orders to you quickly and accurately. It is exhausting
work sometimes, and they do a tremendous job to serve our customers.
Left to Right: Michelle, Cassidy, Kathy, Amanda, Erica, Winnie, Lisa
Administration:
Our administration team is responsible for company management, product acquisitions, catalog production, and website
management. Three of the team members are Halstead-Scott family members. We stand behind the values our company has
had from the beginning. We are very proud of our unique office culture and the relationships we have with employees,
customers & suppliers.
Close Pals:
Jackson and Molly, our office guard dogs, mainly play with tennis balls and provide valuable stress relief through affection and general silliness. They do accept love letters and dog bones, but make no guarantee that it will get your order out any faster….
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