Amish Shah, CEO of Kem Krest, shared his journey of growing the company from $1 million in revenue to $650 million over 29 years. He emphasized the power of intentionality, presence, and community impact in leadership. Amish credited mentors like Craig Fullmer and Rudy Yakym for shaping his leadership philosophy and discussed his strategies for balancing work and family life, including weekly journaling and digital detox. He also announced the appointment of Marty Brown as President, marking a new chapter for Kem Krest. Viewing the current era as a time of renaissance, Amish encouraged leaders to embrace positivity, growth, and the importance of mentoring young entrepreneurs.

https://www.kemkrest.com/

Ashley Martin, President and CEO of NIBCO, shared insights into the company's 120-year journey, from its origins as the Northern Indiana Brass Company to its evolution into a fifth-generation, employee-owned business. With 15 manufacturing plants worldwide, NIBCO remains at the forefront of innovation in the plumbing industry, striving toward its ambitious goal of reaching $1 billion in revenue.

https://www.nibco.com/

Jeff has been the President of Goshen Stamping since 2019

Located in a 80,000 square foot facility in Goshen Indiana, Goshen Stamping is a leading supplier of metal stampings to the ladder, educational map , and recreational vehicle industries.  In addition, the automotive, agriculture equipment and rubber industries continue to develop as major metal stamping customers.

Goshen Stamping - https://www.goshenstamping.com/

Ryan is the President and CEO of PWI

PWI helps manufacturers maximize productivity and safety by designing and fabricating overhead cranes, fall protection systems, and mezzanines, offering turnkey solutions that improve efficiency and space utilization. Founded as a small welding shop in 1979, PWI remains a family-owned industry leader committed to innovative solutions and strong customer relationships. They've grown from ~50 employees to ~160 employees in about 5 years.

About PWI - https://pwiworks.com/

Todd Gongwer, Executive Vice President of Leadership and Culture at Patrick Industries and founder of Kardia Transformation Group, focuses on cultivating leadership and organizational culture through character-driven development. With an approach that integrates leadership growth into daily operations, he helps individuals and teams align with core values to lead with purpose and influence.

Todd's best selling book, "Lead for God's Sake" was first published in 2010.

Todd is a leadership coach, a national speaker, an author, and a leadership and culture guru!

Rebecca is the CEO of CAPS

CAPS (Child and Parent Services) is Indiana's largest organization dedicated to preventing and responding to child abuse, ensuring every child lives free from abuse and neglect. With nearly 50 years of service, CAPS offers parenting education, abuse prevention programs like Healthy Families, and response services such as forensic interviews and court advocacy. Committed to creating the safest community in Indiana, CAPS continues to innovate and expand its impact.

Website - https://capselkhart.org/

Paul is the Executive Director of Maple City Health Care Center

Maple City Health Care Center, established in 1989 in Goshen, Indiana, provides affordable, high-quality, and holistic care to underserved populations, including immigrants and those with limited access to healthcare. Serving over 10,000 patients annually, it offers a wide range of services—primary care, pediatrics, OB care, mental health, addiction treatment, dental care, and more—delivered by a bilingual staff, earning recognition as one of the nation's top-tier clinics for quality.

Website - https://mchcc.com/about

Nate is the President of Zolman's Best-One Auto & Tire Care

Website - https://www.zolmantire.com/

Tim is the Owner of Monteith's Best-One Tire & Auto Care.

Monteith's Best-One Tire & Auto Care, established in 1966, has expanded to 15 locations across Indiana and Illinois, offering comprehensive automotive services including tire sales, brake repairs, alignments, diagnostics, and oil changes. As a proud partner of the Best-One organization, they provide a 12-month, 12,000-mile nationwide warranty on services, ensuring quality and reliability for their customers.

Tim's been the owner since 2014.

Website - https://www.bestonetire.com/store/monteith

Martin is the Owner of The Overhead Door Company of South Bend-Mishawaka.

The Overhead Door Company of South Bend is Michiana’s largest and most established garage door distributor, known for providing top-quality products and exceptional service. As an IDEA Accredited distributor, they are part of a prestigious group of less than 5% of overhead door distributors nationwide, recognized for safety, product expertise, and community reputation. Locally owned and operated, they offer garage door repair, replacement, installation, and service throughout various cities in Michiana.

Martin's been the owner since 2011.

Website - https://www.overheaddoor.com/find-a-distributor/overhead-door-company-of-south-bend-mishawaka