Speakman Co. announced that Tom Stoddard, age 96, has announced his retirement after 80 years of working for the company. Stoddard received a certificate from the Guinness Book of World Records for his employment record. He started working at Speakman Co. on Feb. 16, 1928, as an errand boy and timekeeper, and retired Feb. 15, 2008. Stoddard will continue to serve on the board of directors for the company.