Podcasts about hancock lumber

The True North Racing Podcast goes states side for episode 148 where we are joined by Evan Beaulieu of the Granite State Pro Stocks. Evan drives the #56 Hancock Lumber, Sunday Morning Farm Chevrolet. This marks the second American driver to join us on the program and we are so thankful to that as we got to learn about the racing scene in Maine.

Connie's motivational quote for today is by – Ryunosuke Satoro, “Individually, we are one drop.  Together, we are an ocean.'”  Recently, have you read any articles about new leadership skills needed to succeed?  Leadership skills like agility, empathy, respectful communication, listening to employees, and more.  As I reflect, leaders from around the globe are waking up to what true leadership should have been all along and that we have been blindly using the model used throughout corporate cultures, at least during my 40-year career.  I believe that not having a tangible and duplicatable leadership culture will cost organizations millions of dollars in lost productivity and, ultimately, lost revenue. So, what is a great model to follow?  I'm glad you asked!   Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oTF2xqZ0Tiw   About Kevin Hancock:  Kevin is the managing owner and chairman of one of America's oldest family businesses, an award-winning author, and a nationally recognized public speaker.  Hancock Lumber is a nine-time recipient of the ‘Best Places to Work in Maine' award.   Kevin has three books published: Not For Sale: Finding Center in the Land of Crazy Horse The Seventh Power: One CEO's Journey into the Business of Shared Leadership 48 Whispers from Pine Ridge and the Northern Plains   Kevin also partners with the executive coaching firm SSCA to provide senior management training programs around shared leadership, dispersed power, and deep employee engagement. Kevin is a frequent visitor to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota and an advocate of strengthening the voices of all individuals—within a company or a community —through listening, empowering, and shared leadership.    How to Get in Touch With Kevin Hancock:  Website:   https://thebusinessofsharedleadership.com/ Books:  https://www.thebusinessofsharedleadership.com/resources/books/ Leadership Program:  https://www.thebusinessofsharedleadership.com/about/workshop/ Stalk me online! LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/conniewhitman Download Free Communication Style Assessment: https://whitmanassoc.com/csa/    Subscribe to the Changing the Sales Game Podcast on webtalkradio.com, your favorite podcast streaming service or YouTube.  New episodes post every week - listen to Connie dive into new sales and business topics or problems you may have in your business.

Episode #304: We'll be discussing the power and potential of helping others at work feel trusted, respected, valued, and heard from sharing leadership, and giving others a stronger voice.Bio:Kevin Hancock is the managing owner and Chairman of Hancock Lumber Company, one of America's oldest family businesses. Established in 1848, the company is led by Kevin and employs 720 people across its 11 lumberyards, 4 sawmills, a truss manufacturing facility, and timberlands in Maine and New Hampshire. Hancock Lumber has received numerous accolades, including the 'Best Places to Work in Maine' award nine times, the Maine Family Business of the Year Award, the Governor's Award for Business Excellence, the ProSales National Dealer of the Year Award, and the Maine Retailer of the Year Award.Kevin Hancock has held leadership positions in various organizations, including the Northeastern Retail Lumber Association, the National Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association, and the Bridgton Academy Board of Trustees. He has also served on the Board of Directors for companies such as Hussey Seating Corporation in Maine, the Seneca Sawmill Corporation in Oregon, and the Maine Indian Tribal State Commission.In addition to his business ventures, Kevin is an accomplished author. He has written three books: "Not For Sale: Finding Center in the Land of Crazy Horse," "The Seventh Power: One CEO's Journey into the Business of Shared Leadership," and "48 Whispers from Pine Ridge and the Northern Plains." These books explore topics such as finding personal center, shared leadership, and the experiences he has had during his visits to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota.Kevin also collaborates with the executive coaching firm SSCA to offer senior management training programs focused on shared leadership, dispersed power, and deep employee engagement. His advocacy for listening, empowering, and shared leadership extends to both businesses and communities.Kevin Hancock is a graduate of Bowdoin College and resides in Maine with his wife Alison. Throughout his career, he has been recognized with several awards, including the Ed Muskie 'Access to Justice' Award, the Habitat for Humanity 'Spirit of Humanity' Award, the Maine Development Foundation 'Ken Curtis Leadership Award,' and the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame 'Directors Award.'Contact Kevin:Website: https://www.thebusinessofsharedleadership.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-hancock-6bb0501a1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevindhancockInstagram: https://instagram.com/kevindhancock?igshid=1n5eq00n537ljYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy75iVhGv6Z9VYwEOtCJrEw

In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter interviews Erin Plummer, Chief Marketing Officer at Hancock Lumber. They discuss the strong values embedded in Hancock Lumber, the challenges the lumber industry is facing in Maine, and the role culture and leadership plays in the company.  

If you're a CEO and you're hoarding power then chances are that you're limiting your organisation's performance. But don't just take my word for it; take it from someone who's done it both ways… In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Kevin Hancock, CEO of Hancock Lumber Company, to talk about sustainable success. Hancock Lumber was founded in 1848, so they know a thing or two about sustainability! The foundation of their business's sustainability doesn't only depend on the sustainability of their supplies (i.e. trees), though that is critical, it also rests on people-oriented sustainability. And this is where Kevin thrives in his stewardship as CEO of the company. ✅ Creating meaningful work for staff ✅ Creating a working environment in which staff are engaged and happy in their work, making it safe for them to speak up about necessary changes and improvements ✅ Empowering staff throughout the company to make their very best contributions through the dispersal of power But before you start thinking that this is some sort of fluffy, emotional idealism, you need to pay attention to the cold, hard numbers that Hancock Lumber's put up since Kevin started to disperse power throughout the organisation. There's a very stark before and after here – it's staggering! Why the change in approach? In 2010, Kevin lost his voice and was forced to change his approach; which is when the magic started to happen. Tune in to learn more about Kevin's story, his approach and his enviable results.

Part 2 of the 2022 Highlight series kicks off with this incredibly inspiring interview with CEO of Hancock Lumber, Kevin Hancock.This one is tied for the most downloads this year so for new listeners, you'll see why and for returning listeners this is worth another one! I myself have learned more hearing a second and third time!Welcome to the Strength For Your Purpose Podcast where  Dr. Phil Finemore, PT, DPT, Cert. DN, Cert. VRS, owner of WorkFitME Mobile Physical Therapy, has a goal of helping busy Maine professionals find the mental, emotional, and physical strength to fulfill their true purpose in life. The mission is to approach the topic of wellness holistically and show you how outer and inner strength can spill over to all areas of life, creating waves of positive change in its path.It would mean so much to me if you took the time to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. Please share with family, friends, and coworkers so they too can learn more about how to find their inner strength to fulfill their true purpose in life.Find Strength For Your Purpose Podcast on social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/strengthforyourpurposepodIG: @strengthforyourpurposepodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5x3bhLFf-I2hUxQuXgMdSQFind Dr. Phil and WorkFitME on social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/phil.finemore and www.facebook.com/workfitmeIG: @drphilptdpt and @workfitmeTwitter: @drphilptdpt and @workfitmeLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drphilptdpt and www.linkedin.com/company/workfitmeEmail: drphilptdpt@gmail.com

How can you change your leadership style for the better? Find out in this episode as Kevin Hancock, Chairman and CEO of Hancock Lumber shares how his condition has taught him a better leadership style that has led his company to success. Kevin explains how he learned of the power of listening to validate employees and making the right decisions. Despite his condition that affects his speaking, Kevin has actually taken on more speaking engagements and wrote multiple books to inspire others to think about their leadership, and the impacts it has on their business. 3:43 – Nancy and Kevin talk about their business' successes, and how despite the length of a business' life you always need to continue to change. 5:12 – Kevin talks about his career in the lumber industry and how he got into it in the first place. 6:30 – Kevin shares what happened to his voice in 2010, and how he has incorporated it into his leadership style and personal brand. 10:06 – Kevin talks about how despite his condition, he has been doing more public speaking than before. 14:24 – Kevin talks about how each employee is the face of your company, how to help employees prioritize their work and how Hancock Lumber is employee centric.   17:04 – Nancy shares how she treats employees at any business as an interesting person, and Kevin responds to talk about how Nancy is positively impacting the world. 19:22 – Kevin shares how impactful parenting is to children, and the meaning of human life on earth by sharing what he learned in South Dakota. 24:46 – Kevin explains a company's mission and goals outside of profits. 27:45 – Kevin talks about his books, why he has written them and how people can find them.   32:01 – Kevin shares how his speaking, writing and involvement in Pine Ridge has played a role in the PR of Hancock Lumber. 38:30 – Kevin explains his strategy for each of his brands. 44:52 – Kevin shares what he thinks personal branding is.   47:41 – Kevin talks about how he is recovering from his condition. 50:39 – Kevin shares what in his life has impacted him and how people can get in touch.     Quote “I think a company being profitable is very, very important, but it is not the highest mission. I've come to think about the profitability of our company as a really cool outcome of a higher calling. The higher calling is to honor everybody at work. When you honor everybody at work, it's pretty much guaranteed they're going to collectively produce exceptional results. What that really is about is the company is soaring on the wings of thriving humans at work, and the profit is the outcome. An outcome not the goal.” - Kevin Hancock, chairman and CEO of Hancock Lumber.   Links: Amber Lambke's episode Gandhi Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota “Not For Sale: Finding Center in The Land of Crazy Horse” (book) “The Seventh Power: One CEO's Journey Into the Business of Shared Leadership” (book) “48 Whispers: From Pine Ridge and the Northern Plains” (book)   Activate the PR Maven® Flash Briefing on your Alexa Device.  Join the PR Maven® Facebook group.      About the guest:     Kevin Hancock is the CEO of one of America's oldest family businesses as well as an award-winning author and nationally recognized public speaker. Kevin is a frequent visitor to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota and an advocate of strengthening the voices of all individuals—within a company or a community —through listening, empowering and shared leadership.  In addition, Kevin is the founder of a non-profit organization called The Seventh Power dedicated to advancing economic sovereignty for native communities across America.  He is a graduate of Bowdoin College and lives in Maine with his wife Alison. Established in 1848, Hancock Lumber Company is led by its 620 employees operating 12 lumberyards, three sawmills and a truss manufacturing facility in Maine and New Hampshire.  The company also grows and harvests trees sustainably on 8,000 acres of timberland. Hancock Lumber is an eight-time consecutive recipient of the Maine State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management's Best Places To Work in Maine award. The company is also a recipient of the Maine Family Business of the Year Award, the Governor's Award for Business Excellence, and the ProSales National Dealer of the Year Award. Looking to connect:           Email: khancock@hancocklumber.com Websites: https://thebusinessofsharedleadership.com/ https://www.hancocklumber.com/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-hancock-6bb0501a1/

KEVIN HANCOCK is the CEO of one of America's oldest family businesses as well as an award-winning author and nationally recognized public speaker.  Established in 1848, Hancock Lumber Company is led by its 620 employees operating 12 lumberyards, 3 sawmills, and a truss manufacturing facility in Maine and New Hampshire.  The company also grows and harvests trees sustainably on 8,000 acres of timberland.Hancock Lumber is an eight-time consecutive recipient of the ‘Best Places to Work in Maine' award. The company is also a recipient of the Maine Family Business of the Year Award, the Governor's Award for Business Excellence, and the ProSales National Dealer of the Year Award.Kevin is a past chairman of the Northeastern Retail Lumber Association, the National Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association, and Bridgton Academy.  Kevin has also served of the Board of Directors for the Hussey Seating Corporation in Maine, the Seneca Sawmill Corporation in Oregon, and the Maine Indian Tribal State Commission.Kevin is a recipient of the Ed Muskie ‘Access to Justice' Award, the Habitat for Humanity ‘Spirit of Humanity' Award, the Maine Development Foundation ‘Ken Curtis Leadership Award', and the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame ‘Directors Award'.Kevin is also the author of three books:Not For Sale: Finding Center in the Land of Crazy HorseThe Seventh Power: One CEO's Journey into the Business of Shared Leadership48 Whispers from Pine Ridge and the Northern PlainsLearn more about Kevin and his work at thebusinessofsharedleadership.comKevin is a frequent visitor to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota and an advocate of strengthening the voices of all individuals—within a company or a community —through listening, empowering, and shared leadership.  In addition, Kevin is the founder of a non-profit organization called The Seventh Power dedicated to advancing economic sovereignty for native communities across America.  He is a graduate of Bowdoin College and lives in Maine with his wife Alison.Welcome to the Strength For Your Purpose Podcast where  Dr. Phil Finemore, PT, DPT, Cert. DN, Cert. VRS, owner of WorkFitME Mobile Physical Therapy, has a goal of helping busy Maine professionals find the mental, emotional, and physical strength to fulfill their true purpose in life. The mission is to approach the topic of wellness holistically and show you how outer and inner strength can spill over to all areas of life, creating waves of positive change in its path.It would mean so much to me if you took the time to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. Please share with family, friends, and coworkers so they too can learn more about how to find their inner strength to fulfill their true purpose in life.Find Strength For Your Purpose Podcast on social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/strengthforyourpurposepodIG: @strengthforyourpurposepodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5x3bhLFf-I2hUxQuXgMdSQFind Dr. Phil and WorkFitME on social media:Facebook: www.facebook.com/phil.finemore and www.facebook.com/workfitmeIG: @drphilptdpt and @workfitmeTwitter: @drphilptdpt and @workfitmeLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drphilptdpt and www.linkedin.com/company/workfitmeEmail: drphilptdpt@gmail.com

In this episode of Safe Space, Francesco is joined by Kevin Hancock, who talks about successfully running Hancock Lumber in its 6th generation WITHOUT speaking.  Founders and NxtGen, you are not the identity of the performers of the company Kevin shares. Give your performers a voice, because when people feel authentically heard they are much more committed to supporting the company.    Kevin offers a quote from Gandhi as his advice - "Become the change you wish to see in the world"... or your family business.  

Kevin Hancock, featured in the New York Times, and author of 48 Whispers (Post Hill Press; https://thebusinessofsharedleadership.com/). As the CEO of Hancock Lumber, Kevin struggled to guide the two-century-old lumber company through the 2007 collapse of the housing market only to lose some of his voice to the rare neurological speech disorder, spasmodic dysphonia. This experience sent him journeying more than twenty times to the Pine Ridge Indian reservation in South Dakota in search of voice recovery through self-reflection and immersion in nature. While at Pine Ridge, he met an entire community that felt a piece of their authentic voice had been taken or stolen from them—helping him realize there are lots of way to lose one's voice in this world. From this experience, Kevin came to see life as a quest for self-actualization. A unique photojournalism collection of short meditations, accompanied by full-page color photographs of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and the northern plains, 48 Whispers explores the concepts of shared leaders, dispersed power, and respect for all voices. Kevin's full-page color photos and writings span a decade of over twenty visits to the region—during which time he builds a series of deep friendships on the reservation and takes two Lakota names. ------------------------------- As of this moment, we have over 80 hours of premium videos available at path11tv.com, with new videos added regularly. Watch Path 11 TV wherever you want, on the iPhone, AppleTV, Android, Amazon Fire, and Roku Apps.

On the latest episode of the Proteus Leader Show, Erika speaks with Kevin Hancock, CEO of Hancock Lumber, on the importance of creating spaces for people to have a full voice in conversations that affect them.

Connie's motivational quote for today is by – Andy Hargreaves, “Too often, shared visions really mean, ‘I have a vision; you share it!'”   YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZQQyirqyoYw   Check Out These Highlights: Lately, I have read more articles about the new leadership skills (agility, empathy, respectful communication, and the list goes on), that are needed.  So, my curious mind keeps questioning, “are these skills new, or should they have been part of a solid leadership model for organizations all along?” As I reflect, I personally feel that leaders from around the globe are waking up to what true leadership should have been all along and that we have been blindly using the model that has been used throughout corporate cultures at least during my 40-year career.  I believe the cost of not having a tangible and duplicatable leadership culture, will cost organizations millions of dollars in lost productivity and ultimately lost revenue.  So, what is a great model to follow?  I'm glad you asked! About Kevin Hancock: Kevin is the CEO of Hancock Lumber, one of the oldest companies in America, and a six-time recipient of the ‘Best Places to Work in Maine' award.     In 2010, at the peak of the national housing and mortgage market collapse, Kevin acquired a rare neurological voice disorder called Spasmodic Dysphonia (SD). When his own voice became weakened, he developed a new leadership style based on strengthening the voices of others.    Today we are going to discuss his amazing book,  THE SEVENTH POWER – ONE CEO'S JOURNEY INTO THE BUSINESS OF SHARED LEADERSHIP.  In his book, Kevin shares the philosophy, values, and strategies Hancock Lumber Company has embraced on its journey toward becoming an employee-centric company - where leadership responsibilities are broadly shared rather than power coming from the top down.   How to Get in Touch With Kevin Hancock:     Website:   https://thebusinessofsharedleadership.com/   Stalk me online! Enlightenment of Change Facebook group: tinyurl.com/EOCFacebookGroup Website:  https://whitmanassoc.com Connie's #1 International Bestseller Book - ESP (Easy Sales Process): 7-Step to Sales Success:  https://whitmanassoc.com/resources/ Download Free Communication Style Assessment:  www.whitmanassoc.com/csa   Subscribe and listen to Enlightenment of Change podcast on your favorite podcast streaming service or on YouTube.  New episodes post every week - listen to Connie dive into new sales and business topics or problems you may have in your business. 

Kevin Hancock is the CEO of Hancock Lumber Company, one of the oldest and best-known family businesses in America, and author of The Seventh Power: One CEO's Journey into the Business of Shared Leadership. Hancock Lumber is an eight-time consecutive recipient of the ‘Best Places to Work in Maine' award. Kevin himself is a recipient of the Ed Muskie Access to Justice award, the Habitat for Humanity Spirit of Humanity award, the Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen award, and the Timber Processing Magazine Person of the Year award. He's also a member of the Maine Indian Tribal State Commission. Kevin is the founder of The Seventh Power, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing economic sovereignty for native communities across America.In this episode, Stew talks with Kevin about how the loss of his own voice due to a rare illness changed his conception of leadership, how his immersion in the culture and values of indigenous peoples informed his radically revised leadership style, how giving voice to previously oppressed people can change their lives, and much more.Here then is an invitation for you, a challenge, after you've had a chance to listen to this episode. What would it take for you to listen more than you speak, especially to people who are in some way hierarchically subordinate to you? Share your reactions and suggestions for future shows with Stew by writing to him at friedman@wharton.upenn.edu or via LinkedIn. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kevin Hancock, multi-award-winning Author, Speaker, Chairman and CEO of Hancock Lumber (http://www.thebusinessofsharedleadership.com) visits with host Sheryl Sitts, MPA, BA, Possibilities Coach & Holistic Practitioner (http://www.sherylsitts.com) to discuss: His beautiful new publication 48 Whispers (available at https://amzn.to/3IlyeYj with a small gratuity supporting this show at no additional cost to you) and the path that led him […] The post EP289 Kevin Hancock Timeless Wisdom of Native Peoples, Nature, and Shared Leadership first appeared on Journey of Possibilities - Holistic Spiritual Living - Exploring Possibilities Podcast.

Join Kevin Hancock, this week's guest, as he shares how he went from Me Leadership to Shared Leadership and the impact it has had on him and his 173-year-old company, Hancock Lumber. During the holiday season, we offered the chance to win one of 5 signed copies of books written by some past and future guests, we made a mistake by forgetting to include a way for us to contact the winners; to fix this, we have re-created the survey and have added such a space. The improved survey will be live until Monday, January 10th, if this is your first time, you can fill out the survey and still be entered into the drawing. You can find the improved survey here.

Kevin Hancock is an award-winning author and speaker. The CEO of Hancock Lumber Company, one of the oldest and best known family businesses in America, he is a recipient of the Ed Muskie Access to Justice award, the Habitat for Humanity Spirit of Humanity award, the Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen award, and the Timber Processing Magazine Person of the Year award. Kevin is also a member of the Maine Indian Tribal State Commission. A frequent visitor to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, Kevin is an advocate of strengthening the voices of all individuals—within a company or a community —through listening, empowering, and shared leadership. Kevin is also the founder of The Seventh Power, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing economic sovereignty for native communities across America.

Episode 96 features a great conversation with Kevin Hancock, author of 48 Whispers From Pine Ridge and the Northern Plains. Kevin is also the CEO of Hancock Lumber. You can learn more about Kevin Hancock at https://thebusinessofsharedleadership.com. You can buy his book at: https://www.amazon.com/48-Whispers-Ridge-Northern-Plains/ podcast music by www.bensound.com

In episode 26, Rick is joined by Mark Hopkins, COO at Hancock Lumber to talk about vendor, dealer, and customer alignment, company culture, transparency, recruiting and retaining team members, and more.  Thanks to our sponsor, DMSi.Don't miss previous episodes of LBM Journal podcasts.

Connie's motivational quotes for today is by – Stephen Covey, “An empowered organization is one in which individuals have the knowledge, skill, desire, and opportunity to personally succeed in a way that leads to collective organizational success." Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vdHwLjitXTE Check Out These Highlights:  Would you call yourself a leader who empowers or micromanages your team?  Do you trust that your people understand the organizational strategies and are able to put the strategies into practice?  Micromanaging is dangerous and ineffective, yet so many leaders fear letting go of control and empower their teams. Why? About Kevin Hancock: Kevin is the CEO of Hancock Lumber, one of the oldest companies in America and six-time recipient of the ‘Best Places to Work in Maine' award.  In 2010, at the peak of the national housing and mortgage market collapse, Kevin acquired a rare neurological voice disorder called Spasmodic Dysphonia (SD). When his own voice became weakened, he developed a new leadership style based on strengthening the voices of others.  Today we are going to discuss his amazing book,  THE SEVENTH POWER – ONE CEO'S JOURNEY INTO THE BUSINESS OF SHARED LEADERSHIP.  In his book, Kevin shares the philosophy, values and strategies Hancock Lumber Company has embraced on its journey toward becoming an employee-centric company. How to get in touch with Kevin Hancock: Website:   www.thebusinessofsharedleadership.com Stalk me online! Website:  https://whitmanassoc.com/ Apple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heart-centered-sales-leader/id1543243616 Connie's #1 International Bestseller Book - ESP (Easy Sales Process): 7-Step to Sales Success:  https://whitmanassoc.com/resources/ Download Free Communication Style Assessment:  www.whitmanassoc.com/csa Connie's ESP (Easy Sales Process) MasterClass:  https://whitmanassoc.com/espmasterclass/   Subscribe and listen to the Heart-Centered Sales Leader Podcast on your favorite podcast streaming service or on YouTube.  New episodes post every Monday on webtalkradio.net - listen to Connie dive into new sales and business topics or problems you may have in your business. 

This episode, we had a chance to talk with Kevin Hancock - CEO of Hancock Lumber, author, and speaker. He shared about finding his purpose through a painful experience, leadership, how we can all change the world, inspiration, and much more!   ABOUT OUR GUEST: Kevin Hancock is an award-winning author, speaker, and CEO of Hancock Lumber Company - a family owned Maine business in operation since 1848 that is a six-time recipient of the “Best Places to Work in Maine” award, the Governor's Award for business excellence, the MITC “Exporter of the Year” Award, and the Pro-Sales national dealer of the year. Kevin's first book, Not For Sale: Finding Center in the Land of Crazy Horse won three national book awards. His second book, The Seventh Power - One CEO's Journey Into the Business of Shared Leadership was released in February 2020. He is an advocate of strengthening the voices of all individuals - within a company or a community - through listening, empowering, and shared leadership. You can find both of Kevin's books both digitally and physical copies on Amazon and also follow him on Facebook.   ABOUT KEEP IT LOCAL MAINE: We are a way for local businesses to promote themselves to thousands of people in and around their communities - letting them know what great services and products they offer right here in Maine! We currently publish four issues in areas around Southern Maine in addition to our podcast. To learn more about us, visit keepitlocalmaine.com or follow us on social media - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.   ABOUT OUR SPONSOR: This episode is sponsored by Fabian Oil, a family owned and operated business that offers heating oil and propane delivery, service and repairs. Fabian has been serving Central and Northern Maine with propane and oil for over 30 years. As a local Maine business, they cherish the relationships they have formed by serving the people of their communities. In 2019, Fabian entered the Southern Maine region with a heating oil acquisition and they have recently brought propane to the market. They are aggressive and would love to be your supplier. Give them a call 207-793-2044, visit fabianoil.com, or follow them on Facebook.

Today's guest is Kevin Hancock, the Chairman, and CEO of Hancock Lumber. As one of America's oldest family businesses, established in 1848, the company is fully integrated across the forest products and building materials industries. It is headquartered in Casco, Maine, and it is represented by 565 employees who lead the activity of the businesses across nine retail stores, three sawmills, and a truss plant. Hancock Lumber also grows trees on 12,000 acres of Timberland in Southern Maine, and the company is a recipient of multiple awards, including being the six-time recipient of the Best Places to Work in Maine Award, the Maine Family Business of the Year Award, and the Governor's Award for Business Excellence.Kevin is also considered a pillar in the industry, as is evidenced by a diverse range of acknowledgments of his own, such as the Ed Muskie ‘Access to Justice' Award or the Habitat for Humanity ‘Spirit of Humanity' Award. Also an award-winning author and public speaker, Kevin's first book, Not For Sale: Finding Center in the Land of Crazy Horse, won three national book awards and his second book, The Seventh Power: One CEO's Journey into the Business of Shared Leadership, was published in February 2020.In this episode, Kevin shares his wealth of wisdom about the business of shared leadership, from creating a safe community for people to feel trusted, respected, valued, and heard to building companies that exist to serve the people that work for them. Tuning in, you'll find out about the systems that Kevin has in place to ensure that his employees feel trusted, respected, valued, and heard, and how this philosophy has positively impacted the company's bottom line, as well as his advice for those with the strength to think differently about developing human potential. Tune in today!What you'll learn about in this episode:Get a glimpse into the ancestry of the family company, Hancock Lumber.How, despite having other interests, Kevin came back to the business when his father fell ill.The challenges of that generational transition, when Kevin took over from his father.Breaking through into his own authenticity and acknowledging that he was part of a much larger economic system.What Kevin realized he had to do differently when he was forced to lead without speaking.The seventh power; what it is and how it has impacted Kevin's perspective of leadership.What it looks like to have 500 people leading a company and the safe community it creates.Kevin asks what it would be like if everyone on earth felt trusted, respected, valued, heard.Why they are a lumber company that grows trees: being smart about consumption is key!How Kevin's vision for the company is different to that of his forefathers: the company exists to serve the people that work there.The systems in place to ensure that employees feel trusted, respected, valued, and heard.How Keven's philosophy has impacted his bottom line, including increasing performance.Kevin talks about his book, The Seventh Power, and the seven lessons about dispersing power in the age of shared leadership.Kevin shares his perspective on the evolutionary period that humankind is currently in.Additional Resources:Website: https://kevindhancock.com/Company: https://www.hancocklumber.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-hancock-6bb0501a1/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevindhancock/

This week I am truly humbled to be welcoming Kevin Hancock to the show! Kevin is an award-winning author, speaker, and CEO. Hancock Lumber Company, one of America's oldest family businesses, is fully integrated across the forest products and building materials industries. Headquartered in Casco, Maine since 1848, the company is represented by its 565 employees who lead the activity of the business across 9 retail stores, 3 sawmills and a truss plant. The company also grows trees on 12,000 acres of timberland. Hancock Lumber is a seven-time consecutive recipient of the ‘Best Places to Work in Maine' award. The company is also a recipient of the Maine Family Business of the Year Award, the Governor's Award for Business Excellence, the MITC ‘Exporter of the Year' award, and the Pro-Sales National Dealer of the Year Award. In this episode, Kevin and I chat about how important organizational culture is. At his company, it's their mission to maximize the employee experience, which in turn ensures that the customer has a good experience. He makes it a point that "Organizations get what they prioritize" (note: that's different than "what they measure"), and proposes that perhaps the reason 67% of employees report feeling disengaged is because their organizations don't prioritize making their work experience enjoyable. Kevin also outlines his philosophy of ensuring people feel trusted, respected, valued, and heard... which may be my first tattoo! :) Kevin's contact info: Company website: https://www.hancocklumber.com/ Personal website: https://kevindhancock.com/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hancock-lumber/ Kevin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-hancock-6bb0501a1/ WATCH THIS! Direct link to Kevin's TED talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnwCOSA5SPI New England Lean Consulting is the Northeast's premier business consulting firm, helping small-to-medium sized businesses with strategic leadership and operational methodologies that help your company lower costs, increase capacity and win more customers. Our industry experienced consultants provide guidance with the latest business solutions that help you to grow your business deliberately and strategically in order to sustain a long-term competitive advantage within the marketplace. Paul W. Critchley, President & Founder of New England Lean Consulting: Company website: https://www.newenglandleanconsulting.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NELeanguy Linkedin Company page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-england-lean-consulting/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2sAIveqtNqE1fpRGXcdbXQ Paul's Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-critchley-lean-consultant/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/new-england-lean-podcast/support

Rick and Kevin discuss how Kevin learned to lead without a voice, dispersed power in the workplace, the purpose of work, the importance of leaving a legacy, and more. 

Where does power reside within your business? Is your company stuck in a trickle-down corporate leadership model where decision-making is only conducted by a few? Does the leadership team know or care about the level of employee engagement or employee satisfaction? Now may be the best time to reinvent the leadership strategy of an organization. In this episode, Positive Psychology Podcast Host, Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with two change agents who have turned traditional leadership roles into inspiring social experiments. Rob Dube implements meditation and community strategies from his book, donothing at his business ImageOne and organizes donothing silent retreats for other business leaders. And, Kevin Hancock cares for his business, Hancock Lumber, based on the principles of his book, The Seventh Power, a book that documents the leadership epiphanies he experienced after losing his voice.

In episode 1 of the LBM Sales Podcast, Rick Davis talks with Kevin Hancock, CEO of Hancock Lumber, one of America's oldest lumber companies. Kevin is also a well known author and speaker whose experience with a life-altering vocal disorder led him on a path of shared leadership at his company, which resulted in not only increased employee satisfaction, but improved efficiencies and record profits. 

Live with your heart not just your head with Kevin Hancock, a sixth-generation family CEO of Hancock Lumber, one of the oldest companies in America which dates back to 1848. An extraordinary leader who is also an award-winning author and speaker. Simply Inspirational and transformational. Kevin shares his incredible journey of self discovery after being diagnosed with a rare neurological condition that made speaking difficult. How he had to think differently and reinvent leadership through dispersing of power. His mission to strengthen the voice of others and come into their own true voice."Turning a liability to an opportunity" ~Kevin Hancock Subscribe to the channel and share it with friends that will benefit from these type of content. Thank you.https://kevindhancock.com/Hit the subscribe button and share the channel with family and friends.

Join us on Be Brave @ Work as we talk with Kevin Hancock, CEO of Hancock Lumber and author of a new book, The Seventh Power: One CEO’s Journey into the Business of Shared Leadership. Kevin talks about how he defines bravery in the workplace and shares his personal story about the bravery he needed to demonstrate in order to continue his journey. Links of Interest On LinkedIn Website Hancock Lumber Website

The Jeff & Heidi Show Podcast featuring Kevin Hancock Jeff Heggie - www.JeffHeggie.com Heidi Anderson - www.ecibfs.com Click HERE to Learn More About Kevin D. Hancock KEVIN HANCOCK is an award-winning author, speaker, and CEO. Established in 1848, Hancock Lumber Company operates ten retail stores, 3 sawmills and a truss plant. The company also grows trees on 12,000 acres of timberland in Southern Maine and is led by its 550 employees. Hancock Lumber is a six-time recipient of the ‘Best Places to Work in Maine' award. The company is also a recipient of the Maine Family Business of the Year Award, the Governor's Award for Business Excellence, the MITC ‘Exporter of the Year' award, and the Pro-Sales national dealer of the year. Kevin is a past chairman of the National Lumber and Building Materials Dealers Association. Kevin is also a recipient of the Ed Muskie ‘Access to Justice' Award, the Habitat For Humanity ‘Spirit of Humanity' Award, the Boy Scouts of America ‘Distinguished Citizen' Award, and Timber Processing Magazine's ‘Man of the Year' Award. Kevin's first book, Not For Sale: Finding Center in the Land of Crazy Horse won three national book awards. His second book, The Seventh Power – One CEO's Journey into the Business of Shared Leadership was released February 25, 2020 and is being distributed by Simon & Schuster. Kevin is a frequent visitor to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota and an advocate of strengthening the voices of all individuals—within a company or a community —through listening, empowering, and shared leadership. Kevin is a graduate of Lake Region High School and Bowdoin College. He lives in Maine with his wife Alison. Get the FREE "Mindset Questionnaire" Checklist Here>> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Kevin Hancock is the Chairman & CEO of Hancock Lumber Company, one of the oldest family businesses in America. Kevin has worked at the company since 1991 and is part of the sixth generation of his family to help lead the organization. Established in 1848, Hancock lumber grows trees and manufactures lumber for global distribution. Locally, in Maine and New Hampshire, the company sells a full line of building materials from its stores and truss plant. A six-time recipient of the Best Places to Work in Maine Award, the company is led by its 525 employees. Throughout his career, Kevin has received the Ed Muskie ‘Access to Justice’ Award, the Habitat for Humanity ‘Spirit of Humanity’ Award, the Boy Scouts of America ‘Distinguished Citizen’ Award, and Timber Processing Magazine’s ‘Person of the Year’ Award. He is also a past chairman of the National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association. An award-winning author and public speaker, Kevin’s first book, Not For Sale: Finding Center in the Land of Crazy Horse, won three national book awards. His second book, The Seventh Power: One CEO’s Journey into the Business of Shared Leadership, was released on February 25th, 2020 and was distributed by Simon & Schuster. Kevin is a frequent visitor to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota and an advocate of strengthening the voices of all individuals — within a company or a community — through listening, empowering, and shared leadership. Show Links https://kevindhancock.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kevindhancock

What happens when the CEO of a multi million dollar company suddenly finds he has no voice? Mainebiz Publisher Donna Brassard talks with Kevin Hancock, CEO Hancock Lumber.

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Kevin Hancock about dispersing power in organizations and strengthening the voices of others through the championing of a work culture where everyone leads and every voice is trusted, respected, and heard. See the video here: https://youtu.be/Tj1gXegLwhs. Kevin Hancock (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-hancock-6bb0501a1/) is CEO of one of the oldest companies in America. Hancock Lumber was established in Maine in 1848. Today the company grows trees, manufactures lumber for global distribution, and provides building materials and construction services for contractors. The company has 550 employees and is a six-time recipient of the ‘Best Places to Work in Maine' award. Kevin is the recipient of the Ed Muskie – Access to Justice Award, the Habitat for Humanity Spirit of Humanity Award, and the Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen Award. In 2010, at the peak of the national housing and mortgage market collapse, Kevin acquired a rare neurological voice disorder called Spasmodic Dysphonia (SD). When his own voice became weakened he developed a new leadership style based on strengthen the voices of others. He is now a champion of a work culture where everyone leads and every voice is trusted, respected, and heard. Kevin is a frequent visitor to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. His first book, NOT FOR SALE – FINDING CENTER IN THE LAND OF CRAZY HORSE won three national book awards. His next book, THE SEVENTH POWER – ONE CEO'S JOURNEY INTO THE BUSINESS OF SHARED LEADERSHIP was released in February 2020. Find his book here: https://kevindhancock.com/product/the-seventh-power

“What if everyone on earth felt trusted, respected, valued and heard. What might change. Well our guest today (who I am quoting right now from his TED TALK Kevin Hancock) says EVERYTHING MIGHT CHANGE- and the workplace is where that change can be sparked. So where did this CEO of the oldest (1846) and most successful lumber company in Maine come up with this vision- Well it took a rare voice disorder, a walk in the desert at sunset and a remote Indian Reservation in South Dakota for him to make this truly revolutionary change at his lumber company--- and now he is telling the whole story and more in a beautiful new book called “THE SEVENTH POWER- One CEO's journey into the business of shared leadership" – published by Post Hill Press.

My guest this week is Kevin Hancock, author of the recent book, The Seventh Power: One CEO’s Journey into the Business of Shared Leadership (affiliate link). I loved this conversation with Kevin. There were so many profound points that emerged as we explored what it means to find our voice, and to be heard. This topic is close to my heart for several reasons, including my own history of vocal difficulties and throat surgery. As you’ll hear, Kevin has dealt with a rare neurological condition that affects his voice, and now he completely embraces and owns his unique voice as he encourages others to embrace their own voice. I know you’ll get a lot out of this discussion. Topics we covered included: Kevin’s interest in indigenous cultures What the seventh power is Shared leadership as respect for all voices Kevin’s experience of spasmodic dysphonia How his voice condition led him to a different model of leadership The intersection of my history of vocal difficulties and my guest’s experience How easy it is to take the voice for granted What it’s like to not feel authentically heard, broadly defined What if everybody on earth felt trusted, respected, valued, and heard? What is the purpose of a human life on earth? The quest to self-actualize (see this previous episode with author and psychologist Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman: How to Transcend Fear, Anxiety, & Uncertainty) Identifying, loving, owning, and gifting one’s unique voice Seeing his condition as a gift, not an outside invader Recognizing that your voice is perfect exactly as it is Listening for understanding, not judgment What it means to heal Why simply being present is a pathway to change Dealing with frustration and feeling sorry for ourselves What keeps my guest going The importance of the questions we ask ourselves and the intentions we set The precept “Know thyself” Why specific places can help us find our voice Finding your own path and what brings you alive—regardless of what others might think I hope this conversation inspires you to love and share your own unique voice. Kevin Hancock is an award-winning author, speaker, and CEO of Hancock Lumber Company. Established in 1848, Hancock Lumber operates ten retail stores, 3 sawmills and a truss plant. The company also grows trees on 12,000 acres of timberland in Southern Maine and is led by its 550 employees. Hancock Lumber is a six-time recipient of the ‘Best Places to Work in Maine’ award. The company is also a recipient of the Maine Family Business of the Year Award, the Governor’s Award for Business Excellence, the MITC ‘Exporter of the Year’ award, and the Pro-Sales national dealer of the year. Kevin is a past chairman of the National Lumber and Building Materials Dealers Association. He is also a recipient of the Ed Muskie ‘Access to Justice’ Award, the Habitat For Humanity ‘Spirit of Humanity’ Award, the Boy Scouts of America ‘Distinguished Citizen’ Award, and Timber Processing Magazine’s ‘Man of the Year’ Award. Kevin’s first book, Not For Sale: Finding Center in the Land of Crazy Horse (affiliate link) won three national book awards.  He is a frequent visitor to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota and an advocate of strengthening the voices of all individuals—within a company or a community—through listening, empowering, and shared leadership. Kevin is a graduate of Bowdoin College, and lives in Maine with his wife Alison. Find him on his website and Facebook follow him on Instagram.

Kevin Hancock is an award-winning author, speaker, and CEO of Hancock Lumber Company. Established in 1848, Hancock Lumber ten retail stores, 3 sawmills and a truss plant. The company also grows trees on 12,000 acres of timberland in Southern Maine and is led by its 550 employees. Among others Hancock Lumber is a six-time recipient of the ‘Best Places to Work in Maine’ award. Kevin himself is the recipient of the Ed Muskie ‘Access to Justice’ Award, the Habitat For Humanity ‘Spirit of Humanity’ Award, and Timber Processing Magazine’s ‘Man of the Year’ Award. Kevin’s first book, Not for Sale: Finding Center in the Land of Crazy Horse, was the recipient of The National Indie Excellence Award and the Independent Author Network Book of the Year Award. Kevin’s new book. The Seventh Power: One CEO’s Journey into the Business of Shared Leadership was released in February 2020. His journey began when he was diagnosed with a rare neurological voice disorder that forced him to make big changes in his approach to leadership. This is a good one folks. Enjoy   You can reach Kevin at: https://kevindhancock.com/ Subscribe to the Screw the Naysayers for daily episodes with awesome guests! Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/Screw-The-Naysayers YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClMAFSvihsdBYk5OSG4SY8A/?sub_confirmation=1Website:  www.screwthenaysayers.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-alison/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/stnwithtimalison/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/screwthenaysayers/ 

KEVIN HANCOCK is an award-winning author, speaker, and CEO. Established in 1848, Hancock Lumber Company operates ten retail stores, 3 sawmills and a truss plant. The company also grows trees on 12,000 acres of timberland in Southern Maine and is led by its 550 employees. Hancock Lumber is a six-time recipient of the ‘Best Places to Work in Maine' award. The company is also a recipient of the Maine Family Business of the Year Award, the Governor's Award for Business Excellence, the MITC ‘Exporter of the Year' award, and the Pro-Sales national dealer of the year. Kevin is a past chairman of the National Lumber and Building Materials Dealers Association. Kevin is also a recipient of the Ed Muskie ‘Access to Justice' Award, the Habitat For Humanity ‘Spirit of Humanity' Award, the Boy Scouts of America ‘Distinguished Citizen' Award, and Timber Processing Magazine's ‘Man of the Year' Award. Kevin's first book, Not For Sale: Finding Center in the Land of Crazy Horse won three national book awards. His second book, The Seventh Power – One CEO's Journey into the Business of Shared Leadership releases February 25, 2020 and is being distributed by Simon & Schuster. Kevin is a frequent visitor to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota and an advocate of strengthening the voices of all individuals—within a company or a community —through listening, empowering, and shared leadership. Kevin is a graduate of Lake Region High School and Bowdoin College. He lives in Maine with his wife Alison.

What if employers spoke less and listened more? In the case of Kevin Hancock, Chairman and CEO of his family’s sixth-generation Maine lumber business, there was little choice after he was diagnosed with spasmodic dysphonia, a rare neurological speaking disorder that made verbal communications difficult. So he let his employees do most of the talking. Eight years on, Kevin says that the employee-centric model that he instituted at Hancock Lumber, founded in 1848, has generated more profitability since his diagnosis than in the previous 160 years combined. Kevin’s voice is still halting but his message to host and award-winning journalist Dean Rotbart is crystal clear: Shared leadership generates more employee satisfaction and greater profits. Be sure to pick up a copy of Kevin’s new book, The Seventh Power: One CEO’s Journey into the Business of Shared Leadership. The book is a bold call for a new form of management where power is dispersed, leadership is shared, and every voice is heard. Photo: Kevin Hancock, Hancock LumberPosted: February 3, 2020Season Eight, Episode: 32Monday Morning Run Time: 37:40

Renee sits down with Kevin Hancock, CEO of Hancock Lumber in Casco, Maine. Kevin shares an incredible story about how his speech disorder set him on a path to develop new management skills and a company culture that encourages all employees to be leaders.

KEVIN HANCOCK is the President of Hancock Lumber Company. Established in 1848, Hancock Lumber operates ten retail stores and three sawmills that are led by 475 employees. The company also grows trees on 12,000 acres of timberland in Southern Maine. Hancock Lumber is a multi-year recipient of the ‘Best Places to Work in Maine’ award. The company is also a past recipient of the Maine Family Business of the Year Award, the Governor’s Award for Business Excellence, and the MITC ‘Exporter of the Year’ award. Kevin is a past chairman of the National Lumber and Building Materials Dealers Association, as well as the Bridgton Academy Board of Trustees. Kevin is a recipient of the Ed Muskie ‘Access to Justice’ Award, the Habitat For Humanity ‘Spirit of Humanity’ Award, the Boy Scouts of America ‘Distinguished Citizen’ Award, and Timber Processing Magazine’s ‘Man of the Year’ Award. Kevin also spent 20 years coaching middle school basketball for the Lake Region school district. Kevin is a graduate of Lake Region High School and Bowdoin College. He is also a frequent visitor to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. In 2015, Kevin published a book about his experiences with the Oglala Sioux Tribe titled, Not For Sale: Finding Center in the Land of Crazy Horse. The book won the 2015 National Indie Excellence Award, the 2016 Independent Authors Network Award, and the 2016 New York Book Festival Award. Kevin is an advocate of strengthening the voices of all individuals—within a company or a community such as Pine Ridge—through listening, empowering, and shared leadership.

This is a book that I whole heartedly endorse. Not For Sale: Finding Center in the Land of Crazy Horse.  Author Kevin Hancock who is a CEO of his family's huge lumber business took a side journey into the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in which he discovered a better way to lead his company, which turns out to mean, don't lead... listen. Brilliant book that I give 5 stars too! http://www.kevinhancock.com http://loaradionetwork.com  

Kevin Hancock, President of Hancock Lumber, explains how he lost his voice and then found his soul on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, as documented in his memoir ‘Not For Sale: Finding Center in the Land of Crazy Horse’, winner of the 2016 National Indie Excellence® Award in the Leadership category, and finalist for the Spirituality category. www.KevinDHancock.com

We accept many roles in this life: parent, co-worker, friend. Most of us do this willingly, and yet may wonder if there is a deeper essence of spirit that exists within our selves. Today we speak with interfaith minister Jacob Watson, and Hancock Lumber president, Kevin Hancock, about the ways in which they have more intimately connected with their own spirits, and encouraged others to do the same. https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2015/11/spiritual-essence-216/

As president of Hancock Lumber Company, Kevin Hancock leads a sixth-generation family business that has operated since 1848. Headquartered in Casco, Maine, the company has 10 retail stores and three sawmills, and employs 425 people. The company also owns and manages 12,000 acres of timberland in Cumberland and Oxford counties. In 2014, Timber Processing Magazine recognized Kevin as its forest products industry “Person of the Year.” He is past chairman of the Northeast Retail Lumber Association, 
the National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association and the Bridgton Academy Board of Trustees. Under his leadership, Hancock Lumber has been recognized as the Maine International Trade Center’s Exporter of the Year and the Maine Family Business of the Year. Additionally, the company received the Governor’s Award for Business Excellence and most recently became a 2014 “Best Places to Work” recipient. A graduate of Lake Region High School and Bowdoin College, Kevin travels often to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, where he has connected with residents and key organizations. Kevin has created a nonprofit called “The Seventh Power” to support initiatives on the reservation and is currently writing a book, titled Not For Sale: Finding Myself in the Land of Crazy Horse, about the history and modern day life of the Oglala Sioux Tribe.

As president of Hancock Lumber Company, Kevin Hancock leads a sixth-generation family business that has operated since 1848. Headquartered in Casco, Maine, the company has 10 retail stores and three sawmills, and employs 425 people. The company also owns and manages 12,000 acres of timberland in Cumberland and Oxford counties. In 2014, Timber Processing Magazine recognized Kevin as its forest products industry “Person of the Year.” He is past chairman of the Northeast Retail Lumber Association, 
the National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association and the Bridgton Academy Board of Trustees. Under his leadership, Hancock Lumber has been recognized as the Maine International Trade Center’s Exporter of the Year and the Maine Family Business of the Year. Additionally, the company received the Governor’s Award for Business Excellence and most recently became a 2014 “Best Places to Work” recipient. A graduate of Lake Region High School and Bowdoin College, Kevin travels often to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, where he has connected with residents and key organizations. Kevin has created a nonprofit called “The Seventh Power” to support initiatives on the reservation and is currently writing a book, titled Not For Sale: Finding Myself in the Land of Crazy Horse, about the history and modern day life of the Oglala Sioux Tribe.