TJ Becker – Edward Lowe Foundation

February 9, 2026

Ginny Haas of Radcom

Ginny Haas is co-owner, integrator and director of sales and marketing at Radcom, a performance improvement consulting firm in Chardon, Ohio. Founded in 1996, the company leverages performance analysis, instructional design and process documentation to create solutions that eliminate confusion in the workplace, reduce costly mistakes and drive measurable results. “We work with business leaders to make sure that employees are able to do their jobs correctly,” says Haas. “We help them figure out what the barriers are — and remove them.”

Programs in Action 0

February 9, 2026

Dave Galbenski

A serial entrepreneur, Dave Galbenski founded Lumen Legal in 1992. Together with his wife, Lynn, Dave scaled the Michigan-based legal staffing firm to a national presence before successfully selling it in 2020. He then went on to launch two other enterprises: the Global School of Entrepreneurship and the Living Liver Foundation. He is also a co-founder of Big Rock Leaders. A longtime friend…

Entrepreneur Emeritus 0 51 sec read

January 26, 2026

5 strategies for navigating rapid change

For over three decades I have led a successful media production and communication consulting company, which means I’ve beat the odds. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 25% of new businesses survive for 15 years or more…

E2 Insights 0 3 min read

January 19, 2026

Creating a culture of quality

We get a lot of compliments about the aesthetics at Big Rock Valley — not only how pristine the property is, but also our facilities. And one of the tools that helps us maintain high standards is our Green Hat inspection program.

President's Blog 0 3 min read

January 14, 2026

BRV deer hunting program

It’s 3 a.m. on a Saturday morning, and while most people are sleeping in their warm beds, the lights in the Tower of Tomorrow kitchen flip on as our Guest Services team reports to work…

Land stewardship 0 3 min read

December 8, 2025

MAEAP verification

On Dec. 3, we got a thumbs-up from the Michigan Agricultural Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP), joining more than 1,600 farms to become certified. A nationally recognized program, MAEAP helps Michigan farmers adopt effective, science-based practices that reduce environmental risks and protect our state’s land, water and wildlife. The program is voluntary and delivered through a partnership between the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) and local conservation…

Land stewardship 0 52 sec read

December 6, 2025

Outlook on Leadership with Dorothy Munao

Based in Eau Claire, Michigan, Flamm Pickle & Packing Co. is an industrial manufacturer that provides high-quality pickle relish for food manufacturers to use in salad dressings, sauces and dips. In contrast to competitors who sell relish as a side business (pickles being their primary product), Flamm is laser-focused on relish.

Flamm’s president Dorothy Munao counts high standards, clear goals and empowering employees as keys to her company’s success. “It’s important for your people to understand not just what they’re supposed to do, but also why
they do it,” she says.

Video Library - Outlook on Leadership 0

December 2, 2025

Benchmark: Transitioning to the third generation

Diversification has been an important factor in Benchmark Craftmen’s success. For example, in 2008 the fabrication company started to pursue retail and hospitality clients, and 10 years ago, it dipped its toe into the interactive event space…

SIG Case Studies 0 3 min read

November 24, 2025

Role changes: Harnessing your crystallized IQ

The identities of most entrepreneurs are closely tied to their companies — often too closely. This can be problematic as they get older and try to exit their companies to move into a different role or phase of life…

Second-Stage Sensei 0 2 min read

November 19, 2025

New greenscapes at BRV

This fall our grounds maintenance team launched a greenscape redesign at Big Rock Valley (BRV) along with our first major plant propagation program. Led by Maggie Chapman, the goal is to improve aesthetics and sustainability while reducing costs.

Land stewardship 0 2 min read