Type Of Business:
Wholesale distribution company
Major Product/SVS:
Petroleum; Gas; Diesel; Lubricants
Hobbies/Sports:
Playing golf; Spending time with his three children
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Purdue University
Number Of Years In Profession:
20
Number Of Years In Current Position:
8
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to the values he was raised with, learning to humble himself and helping others do their jobs better. There is no job that he wouldn't do.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because he is a chemical engineer. The company he is working for was his largest distributor. He has also taken a lot of financial classes, and he is able to use his technical background and be an entrepreneur at the same time.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Running the company; Creating the vision for company and working on a plan on how to accomplish it; Handling all return on investment calculations; Building models for current risk management and developing philosophy on how to operate the business
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Willis hopes to complete an MBA degree and become a full partner, or operate another company. He may also consider teaching.