Issue 13

Patrick Scheffers tells us about his journey to leadership, the importance of creativity, and more. How do you define leadership? Leadership is the act of driving a committed mission, and continuously delivering positively to better a group or organization. What is the most important decision that you can make as a leader in your organization? […]

We spent some time with Danielle Anderson, Principal at Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C., to hear her thoughts on leadership, public speaking, and more. How do you define leadership? Leadership is the ability to instill confidence and inspire others to be the best version of themselves. What is the most important decision that you […]

Josh Iocca, Manufacturing Manager at Flowserve Corporation, tells us about leadership, purpose, and more. Define leadership. Leading multiple people to a desired vision. Who has had a tremendous impact on you as a leader? I pull from anybody that I come in contact with, even my kids on the baseball field. I watch how kids […]

The 2017 Catalyst Education Awards, sponsored by the Michigan Lottery, recognize educational excellence. We sat down with this year’s winners to see their commitment to education firsthand. In these exciting times of astonishing access to technology and information, the traditional model of education has changed. The days of lecturing and rote memorization are over. Today’s […]

Tim Lester, Head Football Coach of Western Michigan University, takes us through the high points of his leadership journey. 1977 | Born in Wheaton, IL I grew up in a very tight-knit, family town. I think it was (a question) on Jeopardy (once) for having more churches per capita than anywhere else in the world. […]

The U.S. craft spirits industry is booming. With more than 1,315 craft distillers nationwide and growing, the “craft” movement is taking hold in a way that could mirror the success craft brewers have had in recent years. And with a reputation for its world-class breweries, Kalamazoo is poised to be a destination point for the […]

As a WMU grad on the ground, Zach Terrell changes hometown teams. Zach Terrell Western Michigan University (WMU) Finance, B.B.S. ’15, M.B.A., in progress) Hometown Fort Wayne, Indiana Employment Executive Development Associate, Zeigler Auto Group A Favorite College Memory (or Two) Athletically, winning the Mid-American Conference (MAC) championship and going to the Cotton Bowl are […]

Family-focused culture proves to be a winner for Sturgis Molded Products. Company Sturgis Molded Products (SMP) Headquarters 1950 Clark Street Sturgis, MI 49091 Website smpco.com Year Founded 1966 Regional Footprint 182,500 square feet, with a 30,000-square-foot warehouse expansion planned later in 2018 Local Executive Mark D. Weishaar, President Number of Employees 240 Annual Sales $50 […]