Camp Verde UPS Store Owner Finds Success and Community
June Trinidad turned a first-time franchise investment into a business built on service, creativity and relationships.
Finding a business to buy in a small town can be a challenge, but June Trinidad persevered and joined the UPS Store network in 2010. In the process, she found not only a company she enjoys, but also her place in the Camp Verde community.
“I had never owned a business before, but one day I was on the phone with my mom and she mentioned that a cousin had bought a franchise and was doing well,” Trinidad said. “Early one morning I jumped on the computer and looked for the UPS Store. I sent them a letter, and three days later they contacted me and told me that they were interested. That was in February, and in May I signed on the dotted line.
Trinidad has the only UPS store in Camp Verde. She said the past 15 years have been a fun ride, especially the creative side of the business. “I worked for a newspaper for many years doing graphic design and other jobs, so I enjoy helping customers with flyers, banners, brochures and other aspects of print,” she said. “By working in a small town you get to know a lot of people. That's a big plus and many customers have become friends.”
Business owner Christa Brunori says every time she steps into the UPS Store, she is greeted with a warm welcome and extraordinary service. “June is one of the most dedicated and hardworking employers I have come across,” said Brunori, who owns Horsin' Around Adventure. “We have been doing business with her for more than a decade and her passion for providing quality service is unmatched. I commend June for being there and taking care of business every day. It is a testament to her character, dedication and determination to provide our community with excellence.”
Looking back, Trinidad said opening the business came with challenges, but having a supportive franchisor made all the difference. “Since this was my first business and I didn't go to school for business, the UPS Store really helped me and did a lot of the ground work, supporting me when I needed it,” she said. “Overall, it's been a lot of fun, and I'd do it again.”
Originally from Long Island, New York, Trinidad grew up in a family that traveled frequently because of her father's business. She met her husband, Carlos, in Anchorage, Alaska. The couple later moved to Camp Verde, where they raised their two sons.
In her spare time, Trinidad keeps busy tending to her garden, taking care of her 18 chickens and walking her dogs. She said she feels blessed both professionally and personally, and is grateful that her parents, both in their 90s, are healthy and independent. “My husband and I both have longevity in our family,” she said. “My father-in-law passed away just days before his 100th birthday.”
Along with shipping and printing, the Camp Verde UPS Store offers mailboxes, packing, notary services, direct mail and more. VVBN
By V. Ronnie Tierney, VVBN
The Camp Verde UPS Store is located at 522 Finnie Flat Road and is open every day. For more information, call 928-567-7701.
