A BUSINESS TIMES COMPANY PUBLICATION
EDITORIAL Deb Valvo, Publisher Deb@BusinessTimesCompany.com
Audrey Sharp, Editor Audrey@BusinessTimesCompany.com
Matt Patston, Copy Editor Matt@BusinessTimesCompany.com
DESIGN Keith Borgmeyer, Art Director Keith@BusinessTimesCompany.com
Cassidy Shearrer, Editorial Designer Cassidy@BusinessTimesCompany.com
C R E AT I V E S E R V I C E S Kate Morrow, Graphic Designer Kate@BusinessTimesCompany.com
Jordan Watts, Editorial Designer
LE T TER from THE PU B LISHER
MAKING WORK WORK
Jordan@BusinessTimesCompany.com
MARKETING R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S Deb Valvo, Marketing Consultant Deb@BusinessTimesCompany.com
"Talent is God-given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful." — John Wooden
Jamie Patterson, Digital Services Director Jamie@BusinessTimesCompany.com
Crystal Richardson, Digital Marketing Manager Crystal@BusinessTimesCompany.com
Eileen Koppy, Digital Account Manager Eileen@BusinessTimesCompany.com
JJ Carlson, Web Designer JJ@BusinessTimesCompany.com
Heather McGee, Marketing Consultant Heather@BusinessTimesCompany.com
Tami Turner, Marketing Consultant Tami@BusinessTimesCompany.com
Janelle Wilbers Haley, Marketing Consultant
Years ago, I stumbled upon this and it spoke to me in such a way that I put it on a bedroom mirror so I see it every day. Simple enough phrasing, but powerful advice in the workplace, as well as everywhere else. We’re incredibly lucky within the walls of The Business Times Company to have talented, passionate people who seem to naturally abide by this sage advice. (Although the sales folks can get a little conceited once in a while!) There’s truly a concerted effort to maintain the integrity of our company’s culture, and it’s no accident that not only is the environment here positive and productive, but we’re experiencing considerable growth in every aspect of our work. And all while having an incredibly great time and furthering our relationships. There’s always room to be more humble, more grateful, and more careful — no matter where you work or what you do (and perhaps even while behind the wheel of the car!). We’ve all experienced employees somewhere who are the epitome of humility and grace, and I confess to finding those people more than a little inspiring. I have to believe our Unsung Heroes, beginning on page 44, will leave you feeling the same way.
Janelle@BusinessTimesCompany.com
MANAGEMENT
“Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.” — Aristotle
Erica Pefferman, President Erica@BusinessTimesCompany.com
Renea Sapp, Vice President ReneaS@BusinessTimesCompany.com
Amy Ferrari, Operations Manager Amy@BusinessTimesCompany.com
Deb Valvo Publisher deb@businesstimescompany.com COMO L I V I N G
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