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October 20, 2022
Forty Under 40 2022
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Power List
October 14, 2022
Steven Walter
Steven Walter President TCW Computer Systems Inc./Glick Audio and Video Steve Walter and Phil Weaver purchased TCW Computer Systems and Glick Audio and Video in January 2016. Now president, Walter, a graduate of Goshen College, had been working at TCW for over 10 years as the service department manager. The mission of TCW and GAV […]
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October 14, 2022
Stephan Van Der Ploog
Stephan Van Der Ploog President and Chief Accountability Officer Candoris, A CDI Company Stephan Van Der Ploog, president and chief accountability officer of Candoris, started the company in 2011. Candoris was created as a “different kind of digital solutions provider,” his LinkedIn page said. “Our dedicated pathfinders are committed to customer success and delivering solutions […]
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October 14, 2022
Ken Strickhouser
Ken Strickhouser Senior Operations Manager Dentsply Sirona “People first” is how Ken Strickhouser, Dentsply Sirona’s senior operations manager, describes his leadership style. “We measure ourselves through metrics of safety, quality, delivery and cost; however, the metric of our people is the most important … . Ensuring your employees are engaged, empowered, informed, included and safe [[...]
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October 14, 2022
Michael F. Shirk
Michael F. Shirk CEO The High Cos. Mike Shirk has been CEO of The High Cos. since January 2015, responsible for strengthening the family of 11 diverse companies and developing strategies and talent that will provide a bright future. He joined High from Armstrong World Industries Inc., where he was vice president of architectural specialties […]
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October 14, 2022
Nate Scott
Nate Scott President and CEO Cargas Nate Scott was named president of Cargas in 2015 and then president and CEO in 2017. “I really try to empower the team to achieve their potential,” he explained. “I am passionate about creating an environment where people can be themselves, do their best work for each other and […]
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October 14, 2022
Brenda Ritter
Brenda Ritter President and CEO Info-Matrix Corp. For 12 years, Brenda Ritter has been president and CEO of Info-Matrix Corp. She said, “I am a very hands-on leader and believe in empowering teams at all levels to feel empowered within the organization. I try to make decisions taking into account the input of team members, […]
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October 14, 2022
Matthew Ranauro
Matthew Ranauro Founder/CEO Benefix CEO Matthew Ranauro started Benefix in 2015 as a side project when he found the process of finding benefits for his company to be a nightmare. “Make the impossible possible,” he said. “Bringing sea change to an industry like health insurance and employee benefits isn’t for everyone – just saying it […]
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October 14, 2022
Robert “Bob” Pyle
Robert “Bob” Pyle President and CEO Graham Packaging Bob Pyle became president and CEO of Graham Packaging in August 2021. He said his leadership style “is collaborative and people focused. I place a very high emphasis on integrity, transparency and creating teamwork … . Over the last year, we have made organizational changes to put […]
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October 14, 2022
Deb Pierson
Deb Pierson President Pierson Computing Connection Inc. President of Pierson Computing Connection, Deb Pierson founded the business in 1993 when she was just 25. “I hope I’m seen as a collaborative leader,” she said when asked about her leadership style. “I work hard to get opinions and gain consensus on a decision, but I’m also […]
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October 14, 2022
Kathy Phillips
Kathy Phillips President and CEO Primitives by Kathy Primitives by Kathy is a home décor and gift business founded by CEO Kathy Phillips in 1997. The first primitive candle box was handmade by Phillips. Then, to meet increasing demand, she partnered with Goodwill Services. “The desire to provide opportunity occupationally to those with disabilities has […]
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October 14, 2022
Bruce Newell
Bruce Newell President and CEO Mantec Bruce Newell has been president and CEO of Mantec since December 2020. “My leadership style is collaborative and with an emphasis on team,” he explained. “I see my role as planting the flag of where we want to go, making sure that flag is in line with the mission […]
