At 30 years of age, I find myself, as a third generation member, facing all the bright spots that may well become reality, as long as i can navigate the ever graying lines of family in the workplace and the eternal passing of the baton from one generation to the next. While studies show that family owned businesses possess a power and aptitude that well surpass their non-family owned peers, there in lies a dark side of power that can just as easily destroy both business and family in record time. And so it is with that knowledge that I make my way out into the these waters, to tread lightly and to find the promised land, all the while keeping the harsh weather at my back. This is my story…A story which I share in hopes that you, the reader may find comfort and knowledge in your own waters.
“May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.”
-Old Irish Blessing
The Family Business Legacy 