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The Incredible Gift Of … Being Human.
The Incredible Gift Of … Being Human.
You never know where loneliness lives, really. Who it’s visiting, who it is impacting, and who it is slowly suffocating.
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A Letter to the Great, Great, Great, Great Grandkids I’ll Never Come to Know
A Letter to the Great, Great, Great, Great Grandkids I’ll Never Come to Know
A note to the great, great, great, great grandkids I’ll never meet: There’s a good chance you’re reading this long…
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The High Cost of Waiting to Feel Ready.
The High Cost of Waiting to Feel Ready.
I remember the simple blue blazer, the big picture window, and the appearance of a tidy office. The first time I talked…
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When Loyalty Becomes Obedience
When Loyalty Becomes Obedience
The first time I met Ted, he was sitting in the kind of office that tells a story before you say a word. Navy blazer.
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Taking back what was always yours.
Taking back what was always yours.
It was November 1, 2022. The camera opened to a tired white golf shirt in a richly decorated home office.
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The High Cost of Admiration.
The High Cost of Admiration.
I never know who I’m going to meet when I hit “Join Meeting.” But the pattern’s been undeniable.
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The Life That Is No Longer Your Own
The Life That Is No Longer Your Own
I never know who I’m going to meet when I hit “Join Meeting.” But with John, I knew within minutes.
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"Up to, and including my life ..." Memorial Day.
"Up to, and including my life ..." Memorial Day.
I don’t normally take calls on weekends. But this request was different.
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The Silence That Changes Everything
The Silence That Changes Everything
Christine grew up in a house where you didn’t dream out loud. You planned.
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When You Quit Felling Like … You.
When You Quit Felling Like … You.
I never know who I’m going to meet when I hit “Join Meeting.” Scott wasn’t in crisis.
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Lon makes some great points about time.
Lon makes some great points about time.
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It dawned on me this week that I have no fear of death. But I’m terrified of being old. Of being unable to do what I can do easily today. Of having…
It dawned on me this week that I have no fear of death. But I’m terrified of being old. Of being unable to do what I can do easily today. Of having…
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You can't wait until life isn't hard anymore before you decide to be happy. - Jane 'Nightbirde' Marczewski 1990 - 2022 Im 'wheels up' to Toronto…
You can't wait until life isn't hard anymore before you decide to be happy. - Jane 'Nightbirde' Marczewski 1990 - 2022 Im 'wheels up' to Toronto…
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Activities and Societies: Center For Executive Coaching
Executive coaching is a professional relationship between an experienced and trained executive coach and a client with the goal to enhance the client’s leadership or management performance and development.
Through a process of inquiry, dialogue, and coaching metrics, the executive coach serves as a thought partner to help the client examine and develop his or her decision-making, experiment with new ways of thinking and being, and commit to action steps that help achieve the client’s…Executive coaching is a professional relationship between an experienced and trained executive coach and a client with the goal to enhance the client’s leadership or management performance and development.
Through a process of inquiry, dialogue, and coaching metrics, the executive coach serves as a thought partner to help the client examine and develop his or her decision-making, experiment with new ways of thinking and being, and commit to action steps that help achieve the client’s goals. -
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Multi- year program; expected completion May of 2020
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Activities and Societies: Earned all certifications and endorsements necessary to operate as pilot in command.
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The Center for Executive Coaching is an International Coach Federation (ICE) approved certification program that trains and certifies executive and leadership coaches from major organizations around the world.
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Activities and Societies: The Center For Executive Coaching is an ICF and Board Certified Certification academy.
The Center For Executive Coaching is an ICF and Board Certified training academy.
Courses
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Business Aviation Private Pilot: Part 141, Aviation
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M&A Leadership; Art of Due Diligence
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SCUBA Certified
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Projects
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Acquisition of AgSync, Inc.
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See projectLead all aspects of the M&A process, including deal sourcing, negotiation and due diligence for the acquisition of AgSync by our Raven Applied Technology Division (ATD).
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Acquisition of Colorado Lining International by Raven Industries, Inc
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See projectLed all aspects of the M&A negotiation with Colorado Lining International (CLI). I was the executive lead that oversaw the due diligence and APA negotiation of the $35M company.
Colorado Lining International, Inc. was established in 1978 and is a well-respected company in the geosynthetic industry and has fabricated, designed, and installed some of the most reliable high-performance lining systems in the world. For over 60 years, Raven has been a leader in creating and manufacturing…Led all aspects of the M&A negotiation with Colorado Lining International (CLI). I was the executive lead that oversaw the due diligence and APA negotiation of the $35M company.
Colorado Lining International, Inc. was established in 1978 and is a well-respected company in the geosynthetic industry and has fabricated, designed, and installed some of the most reliable high-performance lining systems in the world. For over 60 years, Raven has been a leader in creating and manufacturing innovative new products for the geomembrane industry.
Colorado Lining International and Raven will now have custom fabrication facilities located in four states including SD, CO, TX, and CA, with headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD.
You can continue to work with your existing Raven sales team.
You can expect to receive the same comprehensive service as we integrate this acquisition, with additional product offerings and geosynthetic services coming soon.
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Acquisition of Strategic Assets from Brawler Industries
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See projectNegotiated the acquisition of a manufacturing facility and 55 acres of land from an almost-bankrupt ownership group. The process moved from initial call to close in less than 45 days.
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Board Roles
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Current Board Roles: Chairman of the Board, Aerostar Integrated Systems (2011-Present) Director and Past Chairman, Sioux Falls Regional Airport Authority Board of Directors, South Dakota Public Broadcasting Executive Finance Committee, Washington Pavilion Center for Arts and Science Board Member, Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce Community Appeals Committee Past Board Roles Vice Chairman, Sioux Falls Charter Revision Commission (Mayoral appointment) Board Member, South Dakota Banker's…
Current Board Roles: Chairman of the Board, Aerostar Integrated Systems (2011-Present) Director and Past Chairman, Sioux Falls Regional Airport Authority Board of Directors, South Dakota Public Broadcasting Executive Finance Committee, Washington Pavilion Center for Arts and Science Board Member, Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce Community Appeals Committee Past Board Roles Vice Chairman, Sioux Falls Charter Revision Commission (Mayoral appointment) Board Member, South Dakota Banker's Association Board Member, American Cancer Society
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