members in the news
For the second year in a row, Magnum Logistics, Inc., headed by CEO Rodney Graham (Vistage 3117), has made the Inc. 500 list of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. Magnum Logistics, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, was ranked #339, up from #398 in 2005. Next month's "Members in the News" will highlight more Vistage-member companies on the Inc. 500 list.
John Batiste (Vistage 399), president of Klein Steel Service in Rochester, NY, was featured in a recent Rochester Business Journal profile, "Leading the Troops at Klein Steel Service." As the article notes: "Since settling into the corner office of Klein's 132,000-square-foot headquarters on Vanguard Parkway, Batiste has been able to deliver. Last month, the privately held firm had its highest gross profit since its inception in 1971. Batiste attributes that growth to an increasing customer base and buying materials at good prices." Joe Klein, CEO, is a member of Vistage 422, and David Feinstein, chief financial officer, is a member of Key 729.
A recent Wall Street Journal article, entitled "Working Out Your Anxiety," reported on practitioners who combine therapy with physical activity. Among those mentioned was none other than popular Vistage Chair Ozzie Gontang (Vistage 29 and 687, Key 777): "Ozzie Gontang, a family therapist in San Diego, has run with patients—individuals, couples and families—since the 1970s. He says it's empowering for people who feel they 'can't go on.'"
What's the "Best Brewpub in Philadelphia" for 2006? According to Philadelphia magazine, the answer is Iron Hill Brewing, headed by president Kevin Finn (Vistage 3112): "Many brewpubs do beer just right and food so wrong, but 10-year-old Iron Hill gets our stamp of approval on both fronts. While most of the sandwiches and appetizers hit the mark, we suggest a couple of wood-fired pizzas with a round of Iron Hill's award winning Pig Iron Porter. All brews are made on-premises, and if your crowd includes teetotalers or kids, they'll love the homemade root beer." Vice president Kevin Davies is a member of Key 9036 and controller Joe Raspanti is a member of Key 726.
Two members of Vistage 3080 placed high in the recent San Diego Business Journal's "Women Owned Business Awards." Georgia Dutro, CEO of D&D Tool & Supply, ranked #6, while Dottie Ledesma, general manager of Brieck Construction, ranked #23.
The Herald-Tribune of Sarasota, Florida, has named Eurotech Cabinetry, headed by president/owner David Asher (2226), the "Best Cabinet Company" in its "Sarasota Reader's Choice" of 2006. "Functional artwork for the gallery you call home," the readers' poll reports. "Eurotech has served the area's top builders, architects and interior designers for more than 20 years."
Zink Marketing of Westerville, Ohio, represented by vice president of sales Jim Zink (Vistage 699) has been named a "Top Achiever" for 2006 by Foodservice Equipment & Supplies magazine. "The Top Achiever Award honors highly successful individuals (who) earn this recognition by developing businesses that raise the bar for market dominance and progressive management, honorable dealings with customers and making meaningful contributions to their trade association and the industry at large."
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Tony Vignieri
Director of Corporate Communications
Vistage International
858.509.5882
tony.vignieri@vistage.com