by Kimberly Viers | Apr 1, 2018 | Business
Proteos delivers contract research services to biopharma companies. Company Proteos Website proteos.com Location 4717 Campus Drive Kalamazoo, MI 49008 Regional Footprint 8,000 square feet in Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine Innovation...
by Kimberly Viers | Apr 1, 2018 | Leadership
We spent some time with Kate Tillotson, Evening Anchor at WMMT-TV (CBS), to hear her thoughts on leadership, basketball, and more. What is your leadership philosophy? The three P’s: passion, purpose, and people. You don’t inspire people with what you do, but why you...
by Kimberly Viers | Apr 1, 2018 | Leadership
Kevin McLeod, Vice President and General Manager at Rogers Athletic, sat down with us to talk leadership, video games, and more. What is your leadership philosophy? Don’t stand still. I think leaders should do something, even if it’s wrong. My leadership style has...
by Kimberly Viers | Feb 1, 2018 | Leadership
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...
by Kimberly Viers | Feb 1, 2018 | Leadership
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...
by Kimberly Viers | Feb 1, 2018 | Leadership
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...
by Kimberly Viers | Feb 1, 2018 | Culture
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...
by Kimberly Viers | Feb 1, 2018 | Leadership
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...
by Kimberly Viers | Feb 1, 2018 | Culture
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...
by Kimberly Viers | Feb 1, 2018 | Business
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...
by Kimberly Viers | Feb 1, 2018 | Culture
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...
by Kimberly Viers | Dec 1, 2017 | Leadership
We spent some time with Lori Green, Director of Business Development and Marketing at CSM Group, to hear her thoughts on leadership, Millennials, and more. Define leadership. If you don’t have self-awareness, you can’t lead other people. Who has had a tremendous...
