May 19th 2010 Webinar

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Webinar:  May 19, 2010      11:00-12:00 MST
Presenter- Sandra McNeely, Family Representation: Lien Family, Moderator-Beth Adamson, PFBA

Mixing family and business generates many unique and significant challenges which are piled on top of the “normal” challenges existing in our business environment.  One of the most difficult and often ignored questions for business owning families is:  “Who is FAMILY in the family business?” Our presenters will share some key questions family business leaders need to consider and suggest how to apply the answers to this question as it relates to the ownership, employment and family leadership in your business.
In this important webinar we will discuss:

  • Some current statistics on the make-up of the family
  • How defining “family” impacts decisions made regarding ownership, employment and family leadership
  • Suggest ways to apply this information to your family business
  • Share some real life examples from consulting experience
  • Learn how one family’s experience defining involvement in family leadership, employment and ownership is strengthening their family business legacy

About the presenters:

Sandra_McKneely

Sandra L. Shirk McNeely and her husband, Michael McNeely, founded the Abbey Group, Ltd. seventeen years ago to provide general management services to closely-held businesses and nonprofit associations and foundations.  Sandra Shirk McNeely has twenty years’ experience as a financial analyst, manager, and leadership consultant.  Having served in senior management positions and on several boards of directors, Sandra has expertise in strategic planning, board development and family business planning. 

Prior to joining The Abbey Group, Ltd., Sandra served as director of the Center for Family Business at Marquette University, consulting to family business owners. Sandra continues to work with associations and closely held businesses in the areas of planning and succession.
She received an MBA in Finance from Central Michigan University, a Bachelor of Social Science from Pennsylvania State University and is a Certified Association Executive.
Pete_Lien

Pete Lien is the a 4th generation owner of Pete Lien & Sons.  He is the company’s president and serves on the board of directors.  Pete Lien & Sons is a mining, mineral processing, and manufacturing company with 50 sites in South Dakota, Wyoming, and Colorado.  The company employs about 385 employees.
Pete completed his undergraduate studies at Arizona State University, and graduate studies at Kellogg Graduate School of Management.  He served as Chapter Chairman in the Young Presidents Organization, and is currently a member of the World Presidents Organization.   In 2004, Pete was awarded the Environmental Steward award by the world’s largest mining association.  He has served on numerous community and charitable organization boards.

Pete and his wife, Nancy, have been married 30 years and have 3 daughters. Courtney and her husband, Kris, have two daughters.  Kris works in the company’s ready-mixed concrete division.  Holly is the companies Safety Coordinator, and Bailey is in college.