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To watch the full video, click here. In addition to managing all aspects of the business including financial and operational execution, Courtemanche oversaw Hensel’s niche expansion projects in departments like kitchen, furniture, appliances, barbecue and old-fashioned candy. Her vision for …

To watch the full video, click here. After working for the National Lumber Building Material Dealers Association (NLBMDA), Stine returned to his family’s 12-store operation to help develop a stronger online presence. Since then, Stine integrated e-commerce functionality into the …

To watch the full video, click here. Identifying a lack of brand messaging and consistency in the variety of current marketing, Ellis spearheaded a rebranding effort and a store name change. The rebrand offered Ellis the opportunity to remodel both …

To watch the full video, click here. As a fourth-generation executive, Jones began her career in the family business as an Assistant Store Manager, and then transitioned to the business’ headquarters team in 2008. She worked to centralize sales and …

To watch the full video, click here. After becoming a part owner and vice president in 2005, Herbert hit the ground running—remerchandising, changing the store layout and adding 3,000 square feet of retail space. He then turned his focus to …

To watch the full video, click here. With the unexpected passing of her father in 2010, Ytsma was thrust into a leadership position as the only family member working in the store. Her steady leadership helped guide the store through …

To watch the full video, click here. Since joining in 2005, Yoder has helped increase inventory productivity, gross margin and sales every year, growing sales by 13 percent in 2012 alone. As General Manager, Yoder’s cumulative store sales have grown …

To watch the full video, click here. Loucks’s determination to assess store needs and give customers what they want drove him to enhance the store’s sporting goods section, streamline the rental center and add an ammo section. His vision and …