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TESTIMONIALS
Please see below for comments from CEN and SEN members. |
Architectural Firm Owners & CEO's Testimonials |
Our CEN facilitator did an excellent job of keeping things moving and focused, yet we were able to get into each issue very deeply.
John Crane, FKP Architects, Inc.
Member Since 1998
CEN offers relevant discussion of business practices and excellent small group dynamics.
Richard Wolfe, H + L Architecture
Alum, Member 2001 - 2003
CEN offers highly qualified C.E.s that are leaders in their industry.
Ross Adams, Adams Hennon Architecture, P.A.
Member Since 1995
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Electrical & Mechanical Contracting Firm Owners & CEO's Testimonials |
The contacts and information I have received from CEN is invaluable in my business and personal life! The meetings are always very informative and enjoyable. Feels like you have a fresh start when you get back to the office!
Jack Buschur, Buschur Electric, Inc.
Member Since 1996
Membership in CEN has helped my firm grow from a startup to a $65 million business through having a supportive yet questioning group of individuals who have shared problems and solutions and want me to succeed.
Jim Toups, East Coast Fire Protection, Inc.
Member Since 1998
The seven years that I have been a CEN member have substantially changed the way I do business. I have been exposed to concepts, ideas, and practical applications that I may never have experienced outside of CEN. Each time we meet, I am also reminded of how much I don't know, how much I need to learn, and how much I need to change in my business.
Mike Triplett, Triplett Electric Co.
Member Since 1997
A powerful group to share and learn about running a business. Our company has definitely grown in volume and value due to exceptional advice from my CEN group of contractor experts.
Tom Spittle, Roy Spittle Associates, Inc.
Member Since 1999 |
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Engineering Firm Owners & CEO's Testimonials |
I am humbled to be here and feel honored that the people here are interested in what I have to say. It has been great to discuss issues that face our businesses with people I have great respect for and feel fortunate to be in their company. It is energizing, refreshing, challenging & something I always look forward to.
Lance Johnson, Peridian Group
Member Since 2002
Membership in CEN means a great deal to me. There is no other place I can go where people in my profession will freely and openly discuss personal aspects of their business and be willing to share their successes and failures.
Steve Vanderah, Shoemaker & Haaland Professional Engineers
Member Since 2002
I'm a first time attendee. The sharing of information and ideas is wonderful. I'm excited by the opportunities available to me and my firm through our association with CEN. It's great to learn that other firms face many of the same issues.
Dan Hanson, Lang Associates, Inc.
Alum, Member 2004 - 2007
This is the single most important activity I do to benchmark and get ideas on what to do next. Without a doubt, something I was missing before joining.
Gore Bolton, Bolton & Associates, LLC.
Member Since 2004 |
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Manufacturing CEO's Testimonials |
I have been involved with CEN for almost eight years. The openness, candor and practical issues addressed at the meetings have had immediate applications to the companies in which I am involved.
Fred Hegi, Wingate Partners L P
Alum, Member 1996 - 2005
CEN has helped me focus on the key issues I need to drive the business; along with providing resources for execution. One other key element I get from CEN is valuable feedback on what we are doing right, what we can improve on, and what we can do more of.
Mike Borner, Spraylat Corporation
Member Since 1999
CEN offers me a chance to interact with peers - to compare views and experiences. We are from different businesses, but we all have the same problems - human nature, demanding customers, power buyers, government restrictions, etc.
Bob Maskrey, Moog Inc.
Alum, Member 2002 - 2005
In one year I have come to rely on CEN as an integral part of my management decision making process. I can discuss issues in my business here that I cannot discuss anywhere else.
Bob Merrill, CraftMaster Manufacturing, Inc. (CMI)
Member Since 2003
CEN is the only organization I have been associated with that has a true R.O.I. The focus on Innovation this past year has been powerful for my company. The real benefit of CEN participation comes from the sharing of ideas with peers coupled with the implementation of those ideas back home with my management team. In particular the series on " Innovation-Innovating for Results" created a sense of urgency and provided an informed approach for creating the "culture shift" for innovation within the company. The concept of "managing innovation as a process" has provided tremendous value resulting in a product and process improvement this past year that will result in a SEVEN figure cost savings.
Lee Young, Salina Vortex
Alum, Member 2000-2006 |
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Manufacturing Senior Finance Executives Testimonials |
SEN has acted as my ‘window to the future.' This has enabled me to anticipate problems and allow me to take advantage of opportunities to help my employer enhance revenue growth while still controlling costs.
Mike Moran, Coloplast Corporation
Alum, Member 1996 - 2001
SEN is my primary resource to identify what it is that I need to learn, or become more knowledgeable of. It gives me my most important heads-up. Being able to associate with the best and most progressive senior executives has helped me to stay ahead in my profession.
Don Janezic, Bigelow Tea
Member Since 1994
SEN has provided me with the ideal product to fulfill my professional certification educational requirements. With SEN, I enjoy relevant and practical content while benefiting from the interactive format of networking with other professionals.
Neal Pemberton, Deceuninck North America
Member Since 2001 |
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Manufacturing Vice Presidents of Operations Testimonials |
SEN allows me time to think outside the box with my issues as well as with others. It is very stimulating to get help from others in dealing with a critical issue that many have already faced.
Craig Hagood, House-Autry Mills
Alum, Member 2004
Each meeting I have attended (approximately 10) has given me more ideas in 1 ½ days than I would normally get in 6 months. Great meetings and great people.
Scott Hlavaty, M-C Industries, Inc.
Member Since 1998
Great opportunity to network with others who have the same issues and to work on solutions. The formal presentations address important and current topics of vital interest to me. Breakouts are also extremely positive and thought provoking. I love the ex-officio as others have issues common to me and the divergence of thoughts among other members all equals a positive experience.
Sam Groninger, Mills Products Inc.
Member Since 2000
It has been so enlightening that I can not imagine having missed the opportunity to learn from and meeting such a talented group of professionals. I have been able to implement many changes in our business with the knowledge they will work because of the insight and experience of members who have ‘been there done that'.
Frank Stauts, Bigelow Tea
Alum, Member 2000 - 2005 |
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Manufacturing Vice Presidents of Sales & Marketing Testimonials |
SEN has been a very refreshing and rewarding experience. After each meeting I write a note to myself to review before the next meeting to remind myself of how good I felt after the session. That way I am more apt to find the time to attend again and again.
Mike Baach, Corrpro Companies
Alum, Member 2003 - 2005
I have taken home at least one concept from every meeting attended. Not only have the concepts been taken home, but implemented and all have proved successful.
Dave Bickel, ITW SprayCore
Member Since 2001
SEN opened my eyes to a different way of looking at where I need to drive our company. The breakout session, as always, really allows me to bounce ideas off of successful veterans and gain new perspectives and ideas on how to keep re-inventing and improving myself and our team. You can't get that from a book.
Jarrod McCarroll, Marlen Research Corporation
Member Since 2004
Great networking opportunities to learn from other people's experiences/mistakes. SEN has allowed me to get away from the grind and get refreshed with new ideas. My exposure to industries other than my own has been valuable.
Mike Sparks, Spartan Light Metal Products, Inc.
Member Since 2002 |
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Technology Software Firm Owners & CEO's Testimonials |
CEN has allowed me the time to work on my business and has stimulated me with ideas that have increased my profits exponentially.
Alan Williams, Travis Software Co.
Member Since 1997
The venue that CEN has provided for our company has not only paid for itself many times over, but perhaps more importantly, has given us a support network consisting of talented, like-minded people.
Ken Brott, DRB Systems, Inc.
Member Since 1998
The depth and breath of CEO experience at the table is outstanding. The energy level of the discussions is always good.
Chris Roggenstein, Forward Advantage
Alum, Member 2004 - 2007
I've been in this group for a long time and I always get something of value from the meetings. The ability to get advice and counsel from peers is an experience that you can't get very many places.
Niels Mortensen, Niels Mortensen & Associates
Member Since 1995
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Technology Software Senior Finance Executives Testimonials |
SEN offers a rare and difficult to find way to meet with others with similar issues. By meeting with these folks, I've been able to solve problems faster and better than doing it on my own. The meetings also provide affirmation on what we do well and provide an opportunity to pass that on to others.
Matthew Dodds, DRB Systems, Inc.
Member Since 2002
SEN CFO meetings are the best and most informative continuing education I attend each year.
Steven Feinstein - Conceptual MindWorks, Inc.
Member Since 1999
SEN has allowed me the time to work on my business and has stimulated me with ideas that have increased my profits exponentially.
Alan Williams, Travis Software Co.
Member Since 1997 |
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Wholesale & Distribution CEO's Testimonials |
I received several ideas on negotiating extra discounts with freight companies. I also received good feedback on operation which I can immediately implement.
Kevin Speltz, Phoenix Pharmaceutical
Member Since 2001
The meeting was great! The discussions give you a great idea of how different distribution strategies work.
Vince Palasota, Performance Awards Center
Alum, Member 2003 - 2005
The variety of issues addressed by a variety of perspectives is priceless.
Buzzy Bluestone, North Shore Supply Co.
Member Since 2002
The sessions were outstanding. The great help I received on my ex-officio board topic has already justified my membership dues!
Steve Crain, Apache Hose & Belting Company
Alum, Member 2003 - 2006 |
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Wholesale & Distribution Senior Finance Executives Testimonials |
I have been an accountant for 40 years. During this time I have been in several different professional organizations. I can say that my last 9 years in SEN has been the most stimulating and rewarding. The difference has been the quality of the SEN staff and the quality of my peers.
Jeff Keil, Formtech Enterprises
Alum, Member 1995 - 2007
After my first meeting in May 2004, I went home determined to implement some recommendations learned from that meeting. I am pleased to say that I have moved my financial reporting closing time from 17 days to 8 days as a result of the ideas gained from SEN.
Bill Cattrell, Sal Chemical Co.
Alum, Member 2004 - 2007
SEN has provided me with the ideal product to fulfill my professional certification educational requirements. With SEN, I enjoy relevant and practical content while benefiting from the interactive format of networking with other professionals.
Neal Pemberton, Deceuninck North America
Member Since 2001 |
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