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FAMILY BUSINESSES

WHAT'S INSIDE • 2021 Family Business Award Winners • Spotlight on Lifetime Achievement and Family Business of the Year Recipients • How to become a Conway Center Member

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A Note

FROM OUR PRESIDENT

The Conway Center has recognized more than 300 outstanding Central Ohio family businesses and supporters over the past 23 years. As a hallmark of our mission, we celebrate the accomplishments of family-owned businesses in Central Ohio.

This year we are also very humbled and grateful to award three individuals with the Gratitude & Legacy Award. This award recognizes individuals who have made substantial gifts to the Conway during life, and/or have included the Conway Center for Family Business in their estate plans. Many thanks to Jim Conway, Dan Dick, and Richard Emens for ensuring the longevity of the Center and for being such tireless advocates for the work we do on behalf of and for family businesses.

Bea Wolper Co-Founder & President

As you know, family business enterprises are the backbone of our local, national, and international economies—it is estimated that over 80% of all business enterprises are family-owned! This tells us that family businesses are woven into the fabric of all of our lives and integral to the communities we call home. The Conway Center for Family Business is here to provide solutions to family-owned businesses. We are always so impressed with the diversity of size and industry that our family business members represent and are appreciative of their support. We are also grateful to our service provider members for their continued support of the Center through dues, program expertise and facilitation, and sponsoring events.

We want to welcome Julie Collinsworth, our new Executive Director. We are excited to have her join us, and she looks forward to working with our members and the entire Central Ohio family business community.

Thank you for supporting the work we do.

WELCOME JULIE COLLINSWORTH! “What is now proved was once only imagined.”

This quote from 18th-century poet William Blake captures the spirit of entrepreneurship. As an entrepreneur, I understand the passion and commitment necessary for success in nurturing a family business, value the importance of building something sustainable, and appreciate the joy in seeing our visions come to life.

I have been working in family and private businesses for more than twenty years in senior level management.

I am known for finding innovative ways to collaborate with community stakeholders, my ability to drive revenue and growth strategies, and my success in effectively addressing crisis management situations.

Julie Collinsworth, MBA I am excited to hear your stories, support your goals, and help you navigate your challenges. As Executive Director Executive Director of the Conway Center for Family Business, I welcome the opportunity to learn from you and share my experiences. I hope that you will rely on me as a resource and partner.

If you’d like to reach Julie, send a welcome email: JCollinsworth@FamilyBusinessCenter.com

Thank you to our

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Award Winners

MILESTONE ACHIEVEMENT

Recognizes family businesses that have reached a significant milestone during the award year.

40 YEARS

Corrotec Incorporated corrotec.com 614-499-0424

The Siekmann Co.

10 YEARS

Overmyer Hall Associates oh-ins.com 614-453-4416

siekmannco.com 614-873-5200 50 YEARS

Lincoln Construction

15 YEARS

Proforma Strategic Promotions

lincolnconstruction.com 614-457-6015

proformastrategicpromotions.com 614-267-4969

ODW Logistics

60 YEARS

20 YEARS

Hometown Service Center hometownservicecenter.com 614-895-8069

Integrated Leadership Services integratedleader.com 614-891-8530

Englefield Oil englefieldoil.com or myduchess.com 740-928-8215 65 YEARS

Marker, Inc.

md-signs.com | 614-873-2222

buildwithmarker.com 614-754-8349

25 YEARS

75 YEARS

Sullivan Solutions LLC Marketing from the C-Suite™

30 YEARS

5 Star Staffing

modlich-monument.com 614-276-1439 100 YEARS

Accelerated Laboratory Logistics acceleratedmoving.com 614-836-1007

Anderson Concrete andersonconcrete.com 614-443-0123

Atlas Butler Heating | Cooling | Plumbing atlasbutler.com 614-294-8600

White Castle System whitecastle.com 614-228-5781

110 YEARS

Columbus Sign Co. columbussign.com 614-252-3133

George J. Igel & Co., Inc.

Fortin Ironworks

buildwithigel.com 614-445-8427

fortinironworks.com 614-291-4342

Heartland Bank

Highlights for Children

staff5star.com 614-794-3101

highlights.com 614-487-2799

Regal Beverage Inc.

Mid-State Bolt and Nut Company

regalbeverage.net 614-471-0040

Modlich Monument Company

Gordon Flesch Company gflesch.com 800-333-5905

MD Solutions Inc.

sullivansolutions.com 614-799-1670

odwlogistics.com 614-549-5000

85 YEARS

msbolt.com 614-253-8631

heartland.bank 614-337-4600 135 YEARS

Schmidt’s Restaurant und Sausage Haus schmidthaus.com 614-444-5908

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Lifetime Achievement MARK SWEPSTON, CEO & OWNER

AT L A S B U T L E R H E AT I N G | C O O L I N G | P LU M B I N G After having spent his entire professional career—more than 45 years—in the heating and cooling service industry, Mark Swepston serves as CEO and Owner of Atlas Butler Heating | Cooling | Plumbing. He began working in the family business as a teenager, and after earning his bachelor’s degree in finance from The Ohio State University, he started working in the accounting department while also pursuing a graduate degree at Capital University. He had planned to go into the banking industry, but instead decided to remain with the family company and joined the service department as assistant service manager, then service manager.

In the 34 years that Mark has been leading the company in various roles, including President and currently as CEO and Owner, his role has changed from one of daily performance to asset and resource management, which keeps him focused on growing the company’s workforce and their technicians’ capabilities. His background of problem solving for customers in the service department has now translated into his ability to innovate on a larger scale when it comes to incorporating new technologies, navigating changing economic landscapes, and managing the personnel of a growing company.

Outside of his role at Atlas Butler, Mark is involved with several community organizations and causes. Some of the organizations Mark has volunteered for, partnered with, or donated to include the Boy Scouts, United Way, Kiwanis, Salvation Army, Multiple Sclerosis Society, Cancer Support Community, My Special World, Elevate Northland, Pilot Dogs, Ohio RTC, the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, the Jaycees, the United Methodist Church, Lifetown and more.

In his spare time, Mark enjoys being with his family: his wife Julie, two children, one grandchild and several pets. He also enjoys endurance sports and has completed marathons on all seven continents.

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

Integrated Building Systems ibswebsite.com 614-240-5999

Marker, Inc. buildwithmarker.com 614-754-8349

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Award Winners

CONTINUED

RISING STAR

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

SUCCESSION PLANNING & IMPLEMENTATION

Recognizes family businesses that have developed or completed a succession plan or a transfer of leadership.

Katharine McConnell Comfort Keepers of Central Ohio

comfortkeepers.com/offices/ohio/central-ohio 615-946-1324

ms consultants msconsultants.com 614-898-7100

RE-INVENTION

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

SUPPORT OF FAMILY BUSINESS

Oakland Nurseries, Inc.

Recognizes organizations or individuals that have shown support or demonstrated a commitment to the strength, success, or longevity of a family firm.

oaklandnursery.com 614-268-3834

GRATITUDE & LEGACY

Jon Eesley

Recognizing individuals who have made substantial gifts to the Conway during life, and/or have included the Conway Center for Family Business in their estate plans.

windsoradvisorygroup.com 614-530-2323

Jim Conway, Dan Dick, and Richard Emens

OF THE Recognizes a family business that has made a significant contribution to their industry or the Central Ohio business community.

Anderson Concrete Corporation 400 Frank Road, Columbus, OH 43207 614-443-0123 | andersonconcrete.com Walter Anderson made his start in the trucking business, hauling coal and aggregate in Cincinnati in the early 1900s, then moved to Columbus and founded W. E. Anderson & Son Trucking Co. with his son, Willis Anderson, in 1921.

The company became W.E. Anderson & Sons Trucking Co. when Walter's other son, Ralph H. Anderson, left his job as a schoolteacher to join his father. They bought their first concrete mixer in the 1920s and the company became what it is known as today: Anderson Concrete Corp. Ralph H. led the business through World War II working on projects such as the DCSC Army Depot and Lockbourne Air Force Base (now Rickenbacker). Ralph W.

Anderson (Andy), took over as President in 1976. Andy's two brothers also worked for the company: Dick Anderson as Vice President and Dave Anderson in Sales.

The three brothers in the third generation retired in the early 2000s, each with 40-50 years of service. Today, Andy's son, Doug Anderson, is the CEO of Anderson Concrete as well as its sister company, Buckeye Ready-Mix, LLC. Other members of the fourth generation include Jessica Anderson, President of Anderson Concrete; Mike Anderson, VP of Anderson Concrete; and Bill Anderson, President of ALD Precast. A member of the fifth generation, Shawn Anderson, is now working for the company as well.

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PEER GROUPS and FAMILY BUSINESS FORUMS Find a Peer Group Right for You Engage with Peers and Professionals who Have “Been There, Done That."

Peer Group attendee

8 PEER GROUPS CEOs C-Suite Non-Family Leaders Leadership Development Leadership Development 2.0

“I thoroughly enjoy the Next Gen meetings because I love hearing from people my age who are going through similar situations and transitions.”

Next Generation Leaders Rising CEO Succession Planning Women in Family Business

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Human Resources (quarterly) Ignite Your Family Business (quarterly)

Live Webinars (throughout the year) Other Webinars & Forums

View Peer Group and Forum details at FamilyBusinessCenter.com or email Amy Dotts, ADotts@FamilyBusinessCenter.com with your questions.

Attend a 2022 Conway Center Program WE LISTENED! Our 2022 educational programs will rotate monthly­ between Family Business Basics and in-depth conversations with Central Ohio family business leaders. There will be something for everyone each month!

“I always take away something that I can work on—the conversations and the content are always beneficial."

Program Attendee

Check our website for updates as we get closer to launch!

FamilyBusinessCenter.com

ALSO, NEW FOR 2022:

After each program, refresh your coffee and stay a bit longer—as we are providing extended opportunities to continue conversations and networking.

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PROGRAM CALENDAR

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Conway Center MEMBERSHIP Provide Solutions, Grow Professionally, Share Ideas, and Develop Opportunities MEMBER BENEFITS Membership is open to Central Ohio family-owned businesses employing two or more members of the same family.

Access to Peer Group Participation

Unique Networking Opportunities

Free Attendance to Educational Programs

Recognition at Annual Awards Program

Cross-Promotion with Center Content

Inclusion in Center Member Directory

"Our family has valued its membership in the CCFB for years now because we can network with other family business owners and discuss mutual issues we all deal with.”

Michael S. Schoedinger, President, Schoedinger Funeral and Cremation Services

“I really appreciate that the programming is truly educational and that the Conway Center has my best interest, as a family-owned business leader, in mind when developing programs and events.”

Fritz Reitter, President, Reitter Stucco and Supply

BECOME A MEMBER TODAY!

Learn more about

MEMBERSHIP

Visit FamilyBusinessCenter.com/membership to view member requirements and find our application.

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C O 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 financial support. The Center relies on their expertise and engagement and is appreciative of their continued support.

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