Stories of Excellence

Index of People Featured in Stories of Excellence

by Heather Hughes on December 27, 2013

Thank you to everyone featured in this year’s Stories of Excellence. You made a real difference. Cheryl Andrus (2 stories) Don Bailey Sandy Blondino Dave Boede John Dahlin John Evans Martha Felt Janet Frasier Terry Hostek Spencer Kirk (6 stories) Richard Kuhn David LeCheminant (2 stories) Jamie Lewis LeAnn Mason Dr. John Murphy Alan Reighard […]

{ 0 comments }

John Simmons

Stories of Excellence: “Excellence is fanaticism.”

by Heather Hughes on June 6, 2013

John Simmons When I first met cowboy-hat-wearing John Simmons I thought, “Here’s a genuine individual.” Genuine as in unassuming and genuine as in real. Then, when John gave me a tour of White Knight Fluid Handling’s manufacturing facility, his enthusiasm was palpable. What a rush. It’s great to be around entrepreneurs who believe in themselves […]

{ 0 comments }

Richard Kuhn Just before I launched my business Brad Warnock put me in touch with Richard Kuhn, also a Megahertz alumnus. A few months later, Richard was my client. Richard runs sales and marketing at White Knight Fluid Handling, Inc. The company makes ultra-high purity pumps used in semiconductor, LED, and photovoltaic manufacturing. Getting to […]

{ 0 comments }

Stories of Excellence: “Let me put you in touch with …”

May 29, 2013
Thumbnail image for Stories of Excellence: “Let me put you in touch with …”

Brad Warnock Before I decided to go it on my own, I called a few past colleagues for their input. One of these people was Brad Warnock. Several years prior I had worked as a consultant for Brad; we both hailed from the Megahertz glory days. Brad was, and still is, at the ready to […]

Read the full article →

Stories of Excellence: “I understand. After being on my own, I couldn’t work for anyone else.”

May 23, 2013
Thumbnail image for Stories of Excellence: “I understand. After being on my own, I couldn’t work for anyone else.”

John Evans When it was time for me to start my own business, I talked to my boss at Denali Group, John Evans. He said, “I understand. After being on my own I couldn’t work for anyone else.” I was nervous about the change. His positive and supportive response put me at ease. Working for […]

Read the full article →