Industry:
Information Technology and Services
Work:
PureData
since Feb 2006
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President
Cort Business Services
Sep 1998 - Aug 2003
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Group Vice-President
Instant Interiors Corporation
May 1978 - Sep 1998
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Founder and CEO
Education:
Calvin College 1977 - 1978
Arizona State University 1974 - 1977
Skills:
Marketing, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Sales, Entrepreneurship, Management, New Business Development, Public Speaking, Project Management, Team Building, Business Strategy, Organizational Effectiveness, Writing, Creative Problem Solving
Interests:
Political Science, World HIstory, Generational History, Science, Business Management,Golf, Landscaping, Board Games, Track and Field, Chicago Bears
Honor & Awards:
USA Today/Ernst and Young Entreprenuer of the Year Award.
Ira Olbum Award for Service to Industry, Community and Country. Founder's Award, CORT Business Services.
Awards:
Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Ernst and Young/USA Today
Based on Growth of Instant Interiors Corp. Founded in 1978 in strip center basement in Grand Rapids Michigan. Grew to 13 Showrooms, 5 Distribution Centers serving eight states by 1993. One of US 50 Fastest Growing Companies, 1985.
Ira Obum Award
International Furniture Leasing Association
Given to one Furniture Leasing Executure by the International Association. Based upon Oustanding Service to Industry, Community, and Country
Founder's Award
Employees of Cort Business Services, a Berkshire Hathaway Co.
In Appreciation for Meritorious Service, Leadership, and Vision