The Importance of Evergreen Values to Our Community

The Importance of Evergreen Values to Our Community

How do Evergreen business leaders make a dent in the universe? How are they impacting their communities through the Private, Purpose-driven businesses they lead?

In this panel discussion, presented at the Fourth Annual Olin Family Business Symposium at Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis in October 2018, Ricardo Cervantes, David Kemper, and Michael Van Houweling discuss their approach to leading impactful businesses.

Featuring: Ricardo Cervantes, La Monarca Bakery, David Kemper, Commerce Bank, Michael Van Houweling, Van Wall Equipment, moderated by Spencer Burke.

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