Les Kristt graduates from Cornell University and joins his father and grandfather in the firm to learn the family business.

In 1984 under President Les Kristt, Kristt Co. buys "the house next door" and connects it to the main building to open 2 new divisions, The Art Shoppe and The Frame Game. Additionally they add a 3000 square foot warehouse and hire a young Mr. Gene Kelly as a delivery driver. 

When a national big box office supply company opened up nearby, Kristt Kelly never lost focus on their customer's needs and their values of honest business and exceptional service, inevitably forcing their competitor to close their doors. 

As a tribute to customer loyalty, a sign was hung under the iconic fountain pen on that reads "The Pen is Mightier than the Staple" which stands as a gracious and humble reminder of how important the faith and support of the community is to a local business. 

Kristt Kelly continues to give back to civic organizations and community causes and are always ready to go the extra mile for customers and neighbors.