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A stack of metal discs sat on a workbench inside DCM Tech’s Winona, Minnesota, production facility, each polished to a finish most people would never notice. To Jen Rutz, the parts represented more than tolerances or production schedules. They represented a family company built over five decades, a team of employees (intentionally referred to as […]

Erik Ott and Joyce Hankins have spent nearly three decades helping Carolina Health Specialists build something increasingly rare in modern healthcare: a large, independent, physician-owned practice that competes effectively with hospital systems while protecting autonomy, efficiency, and access to care. As CFO and COO, they jointly lead the organization without a CEO, relying on a […]

Tim Walsh was not supposed to end up here. The chief finance and operations officer for Miami Country Day School spent decades climbing the corporate ladder, following a path his father had modeled — steady, structured, and built for the long haul. But life has a way of redirecting even the most determined of plans, […]

When the Camp Fire destroyed Paradise, California, in November 2018, it killed 85 people and leveled nearly 19,000 structures. Alex Debord grew up there. In the aftermath, helicopter crews connected to what would become the Quanta Aviation Services network flew firefighting and infrastructure restoration missions across the region. Today, Debord is the Chief Financial Officer […]

Erica Seabaugh did not plan to build an 18-year career at a single organization, yet her professional life has unfolded alongside the growth and reinvention of CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions, where she now serves as chief operating officer. What began as a frontline social work role has evolved into executive leadership shaped by operational […]

When Doug Lukonen reflects on his path to becoming chief financial officer for Maury County, Tennessee, he sees a career shaped by purpose, discipline and a deep appreciation for the power of public finance. Maury County, located in Middle Tennessee and home to just over 100,000 residents, operates within a rapidly growing region of the […]

When Adam Webber joined American Adventure Holdings in 2015, he found more than just a promising business — he found an opportunity to align his passion for the outdoors with a mission to help families create lasting memories. Having grown up camping and exploring the wilderness, Webber saw in the company’s model a reflection of […]

When Michael Krachon talks about Theragenics and its mission, his words carry both scientific precision and a sense of urgency. As president of the Georgia-based medical technology company, he knows the stakes could not be higher. Every decision the company makes, every isotope it produces, and every brachytherapy seed it delivers can alter a patient’s […]

The rhythm of innovation pulses through every corner of D’Addario & Company, where centuries of musical craftsmanship meet the relentless drive of modern leadership. At the helm is CEO John D’Addario III, a ninth-generation steward of the iconic family business, whose roots stretch back to 17th-century Italy. Under John’s leadership, the company—founded in 1973—has become […]

When Todd Willett became chief financial officer of Ebenezer in 2016, he stepped into a role that blended his love for numbers with a deep, personal respect for older generations. In the years since, his financial stewardship has helped the organization not only grow into Minnesota’s largest senior living operator but also expand its reach […]