Special Section: Conway Center for Family Business

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2019 FAMILY BUSINESS AWARDS & EXPO

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HONORING FAMILY BUSINESSES FOR Family businesses are economic powerhouses and the backbone of the American economy.

They create jobs, contribute heavily to the economy and build vibrant communities in Central Ohio, and across the country. Recognizing the role of family businesses, the Center was founded in 1998 to: • Help family businesses continue to be profitable and successful • Assist family business owners with the transition of their business to the next generation • Celebrate the accomplishments of outstanding family businesses within our community • Increase awareness of the positive impact family businesses have on the Central Ohio economy; and • Address the challenges and opportunities faced by family-owned businesses

Dick Emens President

We applaud this year’s honorees and encourage family business leaders to learn from their successful business strategies. As always, the continued support from each of our members is appreciated and helps the Conway Center offer valuable programs that help Central Ohio family businesses grow and prosper.

If you are part of a family-owned business and would like to learn more about our educational programs, peer groups, networking opportunities, and the region’s only annual awards program celebrating family-owned business, please visit our newly redesigned website, or reach out to us via email or by phone.

Nominate an outstanding family business – including your own – for our 2020 Awards program today!

Nominations are open year-round: www.FamilyBusinessCenter.com/award-nomination/

Jill Hofmans Executive Director FamilyBusinessCenter.com | Info@FamilyBusinessCenter.com | 614-253-4820

2019 TO OUR SPONSORS Community Engagement Family Business of the Year Lifetime Achievement Milestone Achievement Next Gen Re-Invention Rising Star

with in-kind support from Artina Promotional Products and Citicom

Succession Planning & Implementation Suzanne Amstutz, Ohio Power Tool

Tom Flynn, FocusCFO

Rebecca Chapman, Integrated Building Systems

Fritz Reitter, Reitter Stucco and Supply

Steve Conway, Nucor Steel Marion Tom Dunson, First Merchants Bank

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Michael Schoedinger, Schoedinger Funeral and Cremation

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2 0 1 9 FA M I LY B U S I N E S S

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Recognizes family businesses that have made a major contribution to the Central Ohio community.

MILESTONE ACHIEVEMENT Recognizes family businesses that have reached a significant milestone anniversary in 2019.

Outreach Promotional Solutions www.outreachpromos.com Year Founded: 2012 CEO: Nevin Bansal

Employees: 8 Family Members: 2

EclipseCorp

PATH

Year Founded: 1994 CEO/President: Jeff Burt Employees: 40 Family Members: 3

Year Founded: 1984 CEO/President: Monica McKay Employees: 16 Family Members: 4

www.eclipse-corp.com

30 YEARS 10 YEARS

C&A Benefits Group and Business Services www.cabenefitsgrp.com

Year Founded: 2009 President & CEO: Christina J. King Employees: 17 Family Members: 4

20 YEARS

Choice Property Resources, Inc. www.choiceprop.com

Year Founded: 1999 CEO: Robert A. Coco President: Michael J. Coco Employees: 23 Family Members: 3

25 YEARS

Jendco Safety Supply www.jendcosafety.com

Year Founded: 1989 CEO/President: Beth Jarvis Employees: 18 Family Members: 3

The IGS Family of Companies www.igs.com

Year Founded: 1989 CEO/President: Scott White Employees: 766 Family Members: 4

35 YEARS

Flood Heliarc, Inc. www.floodheliarc.com

Year Founded: 1984 CEO/President: Robert J. (Robin) Flood Employees: 12 Family Members: 4

Advance Sign Group

Air Force One, Inc.

www.advancesigngroup.com

www.airforceone.com

Year Founded: 1994 CEO/President: Jim Wasserstrom Employees: 56 Family Members: 3

Year Founded: 1984 CEO/President: Greg Guy Employees: 230 Family Members: 2

www.pathgrowth.com

40 YEARS

Mid Ohio Strategic Technologies www.bizmachines.com

Year Founded: 1979 CEO/President: J.D. Hoskinson, II Employees: 22 Family Members: 4

Warman Productions

www.warmanproductions.com Year Founded: 1979 CEO: Bryan Warman President: Gene Warman Employees: 3 Family Members: 3

Cashmans Horse Equipment www.cashmans.com

Year Founded: 1979 CEO/President: Andrea Cashman Employees: 15 Family Members: 3

Suburban Steel Supply Company

www.suburbansteelsupply.com Year Founded: 1979 CEO/President: Mark DeBellis Employees: 76 Family Members: 5

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HOWARD SMITH

WILSON BOHANNAN LOCK COMPANY

Mr. Howard Smith was born in Dayton, Ohio and earned a bachelor's degree in history with a minor in business from Hillsdale College. He also holds an MBA from Ashland University and spent four years in the United States Coast Guard.

Howard started working for the Wilson Bohannan Lock Company in 1973 in the Accounting Department. He became its President in 1995. His connection to the family business was through his late wife, Pamela Norris Smith, who was the great-great granddaughter of Wilson Bohannan (who founded the company in 1860 in Brooklyn, New York). Pam’s grandfather, Wilson Bohannan Tway, moved the company to Marion, Ohio in 1926.

The company will be celebrating 160 years in 2020 and currently is in it’s 7th generation of ownership with Howard and Pam’s daughters Patricia (Trish) Kozlik and Sarah Rassell helping run the business.

Since his inception as its President in 1995, the company has more than doubled its sales. Prior to 1995, they outsourced all the manufacturing. Today, Wilson Bohannan is totally integrated, manufacturing and assembling all products in house. Wilson Bohannan takes pride in being 100% American Made.

Howard has had the company continuously purchase new machinery and equipment to improve efficiencies and processes, so they can compete internationally. Wilson Bohannan strives to meet the ever-growing needs of its customer base by adding new locking devices to the growing list of products and is recognized as crafting some of the finest locking products made in the world.

Wilson Bohannan is the oldest family-owned lock manufacturing business in America and one of the oldest in the world, and they have stayed strong to their core values.

Since becoming President in 1995, Howard has worked to develop a succession plan for the next generation. He has developed a team of younger managers to help support his daughters and continue the legacy of Wilson Bohannan to the 7th generation.

Howard has made many personal achievements throughout his career. In 2018, he was inducted into the American Lock Collectors Hall of Fame. He also has been involved in boards inside and outside of his community. Outside of Marion, he has been a member of Chief Executive Boards International for over 25 years.

www.padlocks.com Year Founded: 1860 CEO/President: Howard N. Smith Employees: 72 Family Members: 5

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Inside of Marion, Howard believes in giving back to his community by serving on many boards over the course of his 46 years at WB. He believes Ohio is one of the best places to do business in America. He states, “The attitude and work ethic that is evident from our state culture is truly beneficial to the success of our company.”

Howard has been a large part of the success of his soon to be 160-year-old family-owned business. His dream is that one day his grandchildren will be the 8th generation to work and run the Wilson Bohannan Lock Company.

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MILESTONE ACHIEVEMENT Continued

70 YEARS

The Fred D. Pfening Company

Kirk Williams Co., Inc.

www.pfening.com

www.kirkwilliamsco.com

Year Founded: 1919 CEO: Fred D. Pfening III President: Fred D. Pfening IV Employees: 53 Family Members: 2

Year Founded: 1949 CEO/President: JK Williams Employees: 150 Family Members: 7

50 YEARS

Charles Penzone Incorporated

www.penzonesalons.com Year Founded: 1969 CEO/President: Debbie Penzone Employees: 450 Family Members: 3

65 YEARS

DÄ Nite Sign Company www.danitesign.com

Year Founded: 1954 CEO/President: Tim McCord Employees: 42 Family Members: 7

NEXT GEN

Recognizes emerging leaders/next generation family leaders who are making an impact in their business and the Central Ohio business community.

RE-INVENTION

Recognizes family businesses that have successfully adjusted their business strategy or focus to address a changing business climate or societal demands.

100 YEARS

115 YEARS

Harrop Industries, Inc.

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www.harropusa.com

Year Founded: 1919 CEO: James Houseman President: Stephen Houseman Employees: 45 Family Members: 2

Stolly Insurance Group

ANNIVERSARY 2019

www.stolly.com

Year Founded: 1904 CEO/President: Kevin Stolly Employees: 55 Family Members: 14

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ANNIVERSARY 2019

Lynd Fruit Farm, Inc. www.lyndfruitfarm.com

Year Founded: 1919 President: Lester Lynd Vice Presidents: Andy Lynd, Debbie Patton, Alex Patton Employees: 150 Family Members: 10

Chris D. Ahlum, Ahlum & Arbor Tree Preservation www.ahlumarbor.com

Year Founded: 1977 CEO/President: Chris D. Ahlum Employees: 34 Family Members: 3

The Watkins Printing Company www.watkinsprinting.com

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T h e waT k i n s p r i n T i n g C o m pa n y WatkinsPrinting.com

Year Founded: 1923 CEO: Tamara Green President & COO: William Green Employees: 19 Family Members: 5

The Conway Center for Family Business offers our members:

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PEER GROUPS MONTHLY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

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QUARTERLY FAMILY BUSINESS FORUMS NETWORKING EVENTS

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RISING STAR

Recognizes emerging leaders – family or non-family – who are making an impact in their business.

SUCCESSION PLANNING & IMPLEMENTATION Recognizes family businesses that have developed or completed a succession plan or transferred leadership.

PRESIDENT’S AWARD

Andy Wasserstrom, Advance Sign Group www.advancesigngroup.com

Year Founded: 1994 CEO/President: Jim Wasserstrom Employees: 56 Family Members: 3

LARGE COMPANY

SMALL COMPANY

The Gordon Flesch Company

Johnson’s Real Ice Cream

Year Founded: 1956 CEO: Thomas Flesch President: Patrick Flesch Employees: 625 Family Members: 6

Year Founded: 1950 Owner: Matt Wilcoxon Employees: 85 Family Members: 3

www.gflesch.com

www.johnsonsrealicecream.com

Dr. Thaddeus O’Brien

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OUTSTANDING SERVICE

to the Conway Center for Family Business Thaddeus has been a part of the Center since its founding. He has graciously provided his time and expertise to our Peer Group programs as a facilitator. He spearheaded the Next Generation Leaders program, which has seen over 50 next gens develop their strengths and understanding of what it takes to run a family-owned business, and adds his organizational psychology insight at our Succession Planning peer group. We appreciate Dr. O’Brien’s dedication and service to the Conway Center and to family-owned businesses in Central Ohio.

There’s something really unique and powerful about being able to be in a place like the Conway Center where you make lasting friendships.

Beyond that you have trust and you know that you can share vulnerability of ‘What is it like to grapple with this part of being a family-owned business?’ or ‘What’s it like to look at succession and who should rule?’ and, ‘How will we determine those key things?’

Jamie Richardson White Castle

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So, I would encourage anyone who’s thinking about membership at the Center to jump in with both feet.”

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OF T H E

SUTPHEN CORPORATION

Since 1890, Sutphen has set the standard for engineering, technology, innovation, performance and durability in the fire apparatus industry.

Today, this family-owned business is well known in the industry for the broad product line of fully custom apparatuses that serve and protect departments and communities all over the world.

The business began when Clarence (C.H.) Sutphen was given an opportunity to sell fire hoses. C.H. accepted the offer, introduced the Sutphen name to the fire industry, and set the legacy in motion for generations to come.

Today, Sutphen Corporation is comprised of five factories located in Dublin, Hilliard, and Urbana in Ohio, and Lake Arial in Pennsylvania.

The fourth and fifth generations of the Sutphen family are currently involved in the business. Drew Sutphen is President of the Sutphen Corporation; Dan Sutphen and Harry Sutphen are in sales, and Dareth Sutphen Fowler helps to oversee the Sutphen Service and Technical Division. Drew's wife, Judi Sutphen, heads up Contract Administration, and daughter Shelby is in Executive Administration. Julie Sutphen Phelps is President of Sutphen Hilliard and Vice President of Sutphen Corporation. Scott Herb and Andy Herb are both in sales, and Steven Phelps is in Accounting.

While looking back over the past 129 years, Sutphen looks forward to an exciting future of continued growth and change with the fire service.

They remain committed to building the safest, most reliable fire apparatus in the world, and are proud to be strong, stable, and committed to the fire service industry since 1890.

www.sutphen.com Year Founded: 1890 President: Drew Sutphen Vice President: Julie Phelps

Employees: 350 Family Members: 10

Since 1890, Sutphen has set the standard for engineering, technology, innovation, performance and durability in the fire apparatus industry.

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CO N WAY C E N T E R

We wish to thank our service provider members for their commitment to family-owned businesses and to the Conway Center. They champion our mission by facilitating our programs, sponsoring events, and providing ямБnancial support. The Center relies on their expertise and engagement and is appreciative of their continued support.

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