Established in 1947 Standard TV & Appliance was founded by Clement and Hazel Gander in 1947 as Standard Refrigeration. The we ... ll-known storefront on SE Woodstock was opened in 1952 with the Gander family living in a small house attached. Since then, the company has grown to over 275 employees with 4 locations (Portland(2), Beaverton and Bend. read more