Type Of Business:
1) Industrial Repair Services Company 2) Business Consulting Firm
Expertise:
Mr. DeWees' expertise includes operations management and lean business principles.
Major Product/SVS:
1) Wind Turbines, Motors, Compressors, Cranes, Generators and Transformers, Supply of Electrical and Mechanical Apparatus 2) Consulting for Business Development, Business Coaching and Business Turnaround
Hobbies/Sports:
Golfing, Traveling
Education Degrees:
Accelerated Master of Business Administration, Fuqua School of Business (1990)
Affiliations Awards:
Vistage; European Advertising Standards Alliance; Agency of Industrial Science and Technology; American Wind Energy Association
Industry:
Corporate Business Management
Date of Distinction:
7/23/2009
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Mr. DeWees' experience having worked for large and small companies, and within his own establishment bringing the knowledge, understanding and business sense in relation to his industry separates him from his peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Mr. DeWees' greatest career achievement thus far has been turning around a company from bankruptcy to profitability.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Mr. DeWees would like to be remembered by his peers for his honesty, integrity and work ethic.
Charity:
Volunteer, Instructor, Junior Achievement; United Way Tocqueville Society; Business Education Advisory Council; Business Partner, Kent State Business College
Number Of Years In Profession:
32
Number Of Years In Current Position:
8
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his hard work, determination, integrity, positive attitude and innovative nature.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession through his career beginnings with the company at an early age which led to a natural progression of opportunities.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing Operations Including Product Line, Business Coaching, Attending International Standard Organization Programs, Consulting Businesses on Development, Turnaround and Coaching, Change Facilitator Training
Education Certifications:
Management Certificate, ABB School of Management, Brussels, Belgium (1988)
Awards/Honors:
Business Man of the Year Award (2006); Large Business of the Year Award (2006)