05/14/2026
It’s been one week since Roy Solorio officially traded in his key fob for a lifetime supply of Aloha shirts! 🌺
24 years at XYZ. We’d need 24 more to cover it all. While we already miss our human encyclopedia, Roy’s impact went far beyond the technical. As Sarah Mangione put it, “Teachers care, and Roy is no exception. He truly cares not only about the work, but even more so about the people.”
From being “Sassafras Numero Uno” and office DJ to having “wizard-like” production knowledge (and the occasional raccoon prank), Roy made XYZ feel like home. He’s been a mentor since the 90s, leading with humor, heart, and just the right amount of sarcasm.
Roy, thank you for the decades of mentorship and expertise, and for showing us that you can be professional while still having a sense of humor. The office hasn’t been the same since, but we know your next chapter as an author, musician, and full-time retiree is going to be a bestseller.
We love you, Roy! Happy Retirement! 🎉
