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Well rounded executive specializing in full leadership of companies whether in a growth mode to improve market share, add business segments, expand through acquisition and improve operations or whether to lead companies in tough economic times or turnaround situations. Executive roles have included CEO, CRO, COO, CFO and CSMO across several industries including recreational, retail, furniture, plastics manufacturing (thermoforming and blow molded parts), body armor, foundry, Tier 1 auto parts stamping, textiles and semi-conductor. Exemplary skills at building and empowering well functioning executive teams, setting strategy and leading a company to significant competitive advantages by out strategizing, out thinking, out planning and out working the competition. I believe that most companies struggle with three critical disciplines: Focus, Discipline and Accountability. As a result, mediocrity is a corporate way of life.

Rick Olson was elected president and chief operating officer in September 2015 and to the board of directors of The Toro Company in January 2016. Previously he was elected group vice president, international business, micro irrigation business and distributor development in June 2014, and was named vice president, international business in March 2013. Olson joined Toro in 1986 as a manufacturing process engineer. He has held various positions in operations and engineering at five Toro locations—including manager of advanced manufacturing, commercial engineering program manager, director of Shakopee plant operations, and managing director of northern manufacturing operations. In 2010 he was named general manager of Exmark, and was appointed vice president, Exmark in 2012. Olson earned a Bachelor of Science in industrial technology from Iowa State University and an MBA from the University of Minnesota – Carlson School of Management. He is a member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers and the Institute of Industrial Engineers, and serves on the board of The Toro Foundation.

Paul Tonnesen is a Board Member at Milwaukee Institute of Art Design, Board of Directors at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee, and Chief Executive Officer at BLOUNT INTERNATIONAL INC and is based in Madison, Wisconsin. He has worked as Eastern Zone Manager at H. J. Heinz Company; Eastern Zone Manager at MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC.; and Pres:SBU Functional at Fiskars OYJ AB. Paul works or has worked as Board of Trustees - Secretary at Milwaukee Institute of Art Design, Member Board of Directors at Saris Cycling Group, and President - Americas at Fiskars. He studied at Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management between 1992 and 1994; Le Moyne College between 1982 and 1986; and INSEAD between 2011 and 2013.

Jim Garde is a Chief Executive Officer at Bush Industries Inc and is based in Jamestown, New York. He has worked as Senior Advisor at Bush Industries Inc, CFO at Heidelberg Web Inc., and CFO/COO at Heidelberg Digital LLC. Jim attended Bryant University between 1976 and 1980.

Dan Zacher is a President and Chief Executive Officer at Hearth & Home Technologies and is based in United States.

Experienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Sought after public speaker on financial planning and market trends. Author of “You Got This” Retirement Workbook and digital workshops. Skilled in Business Planning, Sales, Team Building, Management, and Fundraising. Strong business development professional graduated from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management.