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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 […]
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October 14, 2022
Jack Nehlig
Jack Nehlig President Phoenix Contact USA As president for the past 21 years, Jack Nehlig leads the U.S. operations of Phoenix Contact. He described his leadership style as positive, caring and strategic. “I believe in caring for your customers, your people and your mission, in being authentic, compassionate and transparent. I believe great leaders work […]
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October 14, 2022
Kevin Keller
Kevin Keller Managing Director K2 Kinetics Managing director of K2 Kinetics, an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of Case Packing and Palletizing equipment for the food and beverage industries. Kevin Keller founded the business 11 years ago. As a leader, he is actively engaged. “I personally have a passion for learning, which fits well into our […]
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October 14, 2022
Vic Grizzle
Vic Grizzle President and CEO Armstrong World Industries “I strive to be balanced and authentic, and I’m naturally an optimist, all of which pervade how I lead,” said Armstrong World Industries’ President and CEO Vic Grizzle. “I trust my people, and I want to see them and Armstrong be successful. I have a passion for growth, […]
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October 14, 2022
Franklin Greiner Jr.
Franklin Greiner Jr. President Greiner Industries Inc. Franklin Greiner Jr. is president and sole owner of Greiner Industries, a company he founded in his Mount Joy garage in 1976 that has grown exponentially, serving customers from a diverse industrial and geographic area, the company website said. Within a year, he hired his first employee and […]
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October 14, 2022
F. Nicholas Grasberger
F. Nicholas Grasberger Chairman and CEO Harsco Nick Grasberger joined Harsco in 2013 as CFO. He was named president and CEO the following year, and elected chairman in 2018. At the time Grasberger’s chairmanship was announced, outgoing chairman David C. Everitt said in a statement, “Nick is an outstanding leader who has been instrumental in […]
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October 14, 2022
Richard J. Freeh
Richard J. Freeh Executive Adviser RG Group As executive adviser with RG Group, Rich Freeh works closely with CEO Steve Bennis and Chief Operating Officer Patrick Gross in executing a growth strategy “focused on helping our customers improve profitability though automation and manufacturing services,” he said. “My belief is the best leaders have a true […]
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October 14, 2022
Gary R. Erb
Gary R. Erb President Ira G. Steffy & Son Inc. Gary Erb has served as president of Ira G. Steffy & Son for 12 years. “I’m a high energy type of leader that gives our employees the space and support they need to do their job,” he said. “Our quality staff appreciates the fact that […]
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October 14, 2022
Matt DeSoto
Matt DeSoto CEO MITER Brands A previous Power List profile noted that Matt DeSoto’s duties as CEO of MITER Brands are “to set a vision for what he believes the business can do and establish a team roster with the right leaders in the right roles so that the company has the highest probability to […]
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October 14, 2022
Scott Dolmetsch
Scott Dolmetsch CEO Business Information Group Scott Dolmetsch is CEO of Business Information Group, which he founded 20 years ago. He listed the adjectives thoughtful and caring when asked about his leadership style. “Hopefully my teammates would agree. I try very hard to use my ears much more than my mouth,” to more quickly identify […]
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October 14, 2022
William Craig
William Craig William Craig WebFX Co-founder and CEO of WebFX, William Craig has held that title for 25 years. His duties include developing priorities and strategy for the company’s future vision, and leveling up and empowering the WebFX team. Craig described his leadership style as “client-focused, caring and fun. I aim to emulate our core […]
