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Dec 2, 2024 | 
familybusinessmagazine.com | Scott Chase
What do you do when the core processes of your family business, largely unchanged for 1,000 years, need a refresh to stay relevant — and profitable — in the 21st century? This was the challenge facing David Judson, fifth-generation president of Los Angeles' storied Judson Studios, as he took the reins of his eponymous firm 30 years ago. Almost nothing happens by chance in a stained-glass studio, but once in a blue moon lightning strikes in the form of a client inquiry.
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Nov 18, 2024 | 
familybusinessmagazine.com | Scott Chase
Gorgeous flower displays you can rearrange endlessly. Colorful bouquets and boutonnieres that never wilt. Kaleidoscope centerpieces that stay crisp for years. Bono's elegant lapel pin. A florist's nightmare? No, it's the day-to-day output of M&S Schmalberg, the largest and last significant manufacturer of handmade custom fabric artificial flowers in the United States.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
directorsandboards.com | Scott Chase
The Directors to Watch: Racial & Ethnic Diversity Class of 2025 highlights 24 significant and diverse directors who have contributed to and will continue to expand ongoing dialogue on board best practices and corporate governance excellence. Tamla Oates-Forney is an innovative thought leader, women's advocate, wellness champion, philanthropist and investor. She serves as CEO of Linkage, an SHRM company.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
directorsandboards.com | Scott Chase
The Directors to Watch: Racial & Ethnic Diversity Class of 2025 highlights 24 significant and diverse directors who have contributed to and will continue to expand ongoing dialogue on board best practices and corporate governance excellence. Alicia Enciso is an independent director at public and private companies with experience on nom/gov and compensation committees.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
directorsandboards.com | Scott Chase
The Directors to Watch: Racial & Ethnic Diversity Class of 2025 highlights 24 significant and diverse directors who have contributed to and will continue to expand ongoing dialogue on board best practices and corporate governance excellence. Daria Walls Torres is a tech-savvy strategist and experienced corporate director. As a member of the audit, nom/gov, risk and technology committees, Torres serves on the board of Columbia Bank and its publicly traded parent company, Columbia Financial Inc.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
directorsandboards.com | Scott Chase
The Directors to Watch: Racial & Ethnic Diversity Class of 2025 highlights 24 significant and diverse directors who have contributed to and will continue to expand ongoing dialogue on board best practices and corporate governance excellence. Verdell Walker is a seasoned, consumer-oriented marketing and content professional. A master storyteller, she has a proven track record of developing and executing innovative strategies that achieve bottom-line growth and increase brand value.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
directorsandboards.com | Scott Chase
The Directors to Watch: Racial & Ethnic Diversity Class of 2025 highlights 24 significant and diverse directors who have contributed to and will continue to expand ongoing dialogue on board best practices and corporate governance excellence. Shannon Nash is a seasoned global leader, financial expert, attorney and CPA.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
directorsandboards.com | Scott Chase
The Directors to Watch: Racial & Ethnic Diversity Class of 2025 highlights 24 significant and diverse directors who have contributed to and will continue to expand ongoing dialogue on board best practices and corporate governance excellence. Jeff Sakaguchi is an award-winning board leader, skilled executive and trusted business advisor. He is a recognized authority on business strategy, finance, innovation and disruptive technologies.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
directorsandboards.com | Scott Chase
The Directors to Watch: Racial & Ethnic Diversity Class of 2025 highlights 24 significant and diverse directors who have contributed to and will continue to expand ongoing dialogue on board best practices and corporate governance excellence. Carlos Quezada currently serves as CEO and vice chairman of Carriage Services. His transformative growth strategies have led to exceptional results across diverse industries.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
directorsandboards.com | Scott Chase
Directors & Boards has highlighted over 500 significant and diverse directors since our semi-annual feature, Directors to Watch, was launched in 2006. These professionals have contributed to and will continue to expand ongoing dialogue on board best practices and corporate governance excellence. Directors to Watch is just one aspect of Directors & Boards' ongoing efforts to drive ethnic and gender diversity on public and private boards across corporate North America.
