Description
Author: Steve Fairbanks, Aaron Buchko
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited
Published: 11/04/2019
Pages: 328
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 1.40d
ISBN13: 9781787540903
ISBN10: 1787540901
BISAC Categories:
- Business & Economics | Strategic Planning
- Business & Economics | Decision Making & Problem Solving
About the Author
Steve Fairbanks is a seasoned executive with over 18 years serving at the President/CEO/Board of Directors level. He has successfully taken over and worked numerous engineered product manufacturing businesses out of distressed situations in Private Equity and Fortune 500 settings. He received his MBA from Baldwin Wallace University and his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University. He earned his Professional Engineer's License, has been awarded eight United States patents, and is a trained six-sigma black belt. He has also been involved with and certified as a facilitator with the Lead Like Jesus organization and has a passion for leadership development. He recently relocated to Rockford, Michigan, where he lives with his wife Lori. He loves being a husband, father and grandfather, singing in the church choir, reading and enjoying the outdoors. Aaron Buchko, Ph.D. Following a successful career in sales and marketing, Aaron earned his Ph.D. from Michigan State University. He is currently Professor of Management in the Foster College of Business at Bradley University, where he teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in strategy, executive development, management and ethics. He is also a confidential advisor to executives in numerous organizations, and serves as a Director for several companies. He has authored numerous articles and a textbook in academic and professional publications. He lives in Peoria, Illinois with his wife, Kathy. Outside of his professional activities, he is focused on his faith and on being a husband, father, and fly fisherman - generally in that order.