Nashville, Tennessee, United States
With over 30 years of experience as a CEO, Board Member, and Strategic Advisor, I help businesses navigate through complex and dynamic challenges and achieve sustainable growth. I have led public and private companies in various industries, including manufacturing, business services and technology. Situations include high-growth, transitional, and turnaround situations. Currently, I am the founder and CEO of siY, LLC, a people-centric consulting firm that offers executive advisory services to leaders in times of transition. At siY, we help leaders and their teams see the unseen, create a safe environment for dialogue, and apply a clear methodology to align strategies and execute high-performance plans. I also serve as a Board Member at the Lion Group, Therapy Engineering,JBM Packaging and as North America Strategy Advisor at Grenadier Holdings where I leverage my expertise in leadership development, culture building, go-to-market alignment, and M&A. My passion is to empower people and foster curiosity in every aspect of my work. I believe that extraordinary outcomes result from building the right environment for people. I am also an advocate for safety and health, and a frequent keynote speaker and author on topics related to leadership, strategy, and innovation. Curious about how we support leaders through growth and change? Learn more at safeinspiredyou.com.
siY is a people-centric consulting firm offering services to SMB and middle-market companies in times of transition. siY exists to help leaders and their teams see the unseen. siY is a collection of business strategy and executional consultants. siY simplifies the complexity of business by creating a safe environment for dialogue (Diamond - physical, emotional, intellectual, and content) and then applying a clear methodology (C4 - Cash, Customer, Culture, and Communications).
Grenadier Holdings is a privately held investment company. We invest, acquire, and build excellent companies. We support and partner with our leadership teams to achieve sustainable growth and make a positive impact. Grenadier Holdings was formed through the evolution of the former Paragon Group into a series of investment holdings. Historically, Paragon Group took direct operational responsibility for the running of our companies. As these companies have evolved and grown to their current scale, our focus has also shifted – Grenadier Holdings now holds significant shareholdings in our operating companies and our focus is now to manage and foster the evolution and growth of these investments.
About LION Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, LION is a family-owned company with a legacy and ongoing vision of introducing new products and services designed to ensure the health, safety and performance of first responders worldwide. From game-changing personal protective equipment (PPE) and professional gear maintenance to state-of-the-art fire safety training tools and facilities, it is LION’s mission to make sure that you’re READY FOR ACTION — before, during and after. To learn more, visit www.lionprotects.com. LION is an innovative technology company devoted to utilizing smart technology to develop life-saving products.
HEAPY, a nationally recognized firm known for its Vision to “Build a more resilient and sustainable society”, provides Strategic Planning, MEP and Technology Systems Design, Commissioning, Sustainability, and Energy Services for Healthcare, Higher Education, Corporate, and Government markets. HEAPY has five offices and over 230 HEAPY colleagues in Ohio (Dayton, Columbus, Cleveland), Indiana (Indianapolis), and North Carolina (Raleigh). With over 75 years of experience, HEAPY is recognized as a BD+C’s Top 500 Design Firm and a Top 25 Green Design Firm and by CSE as a Top 15 Commissioning Firm. Follow us: Twitter: @Heapyeng IG: @Heapyeng
At JBM Packaging, we look at things differently. We exist to help solve our customers’ toughest packaging challenges. Our manufacturing capabilities include printing, folding, cutting, adhesive application, and other packaging processes. We serve diverse markets across commercial, consumer products, medical, and retail categories. Looking at a finished envelope or package, you may not realize all of the technology, testing, and innovation involved in creating it. We have an Innovation Team dedicated to customer-focused product advancements. And each team member has a voice in our collaborative process – whether it’s an idea for new product innovation, waste elimination, improved manufacturing process, or a more effective way of completing projects. With more than 35 years in the print and packaging industry, we create a broad range of unique packaging that adds value to our customers’ products. Over the years, we’ve manufactured over 30 Billion envelopes and packages! Looking to join our team? You’ll quickly see that JBM is a unique company. As a family-owned business, we focus on developing a culture of innovation, quality, and community. We are guided by our Purpose. Better Solutions. Better Lives. Better World. And we live by our Core Values – Collaboration, Grit, Growth Mindset, Innovation, Ownership, and Passion For A Better World. It’s what drives us! Many of the team members who helped the company grow from the start still work here.