Padgett Construction & Remodeling

David & Don Padgett, Owners

On Monday, the CEO students visited Padgett Construction & Remodeling Company.   The business was started by twin brothers, Don and Ron Padgett.  In 2014, David Padgett began buying into the business, making it now a second-generation family business. Dave Padgett told the students that their business is broken down into four areas:  Custom Homes, Commercial Work, Residential Remodeling and a new area called Padgett Home Solutions.  David and Don Padgett also shared with the Belleville CEO students about ownership transition, their school of hard knocks, and some important accounting reports. Thank you to Dave and Don Padgett for sharing their knowledge with us!

Their custom homes start from $250,000 and up.

Their main business is residential remodeling.

They are one year into their new Padgett Home Solutions which includes the small jobs like hanging a front door.

Padgett Construction is also very committed to the community by their involvement in FCA, Humane Society, Violence Prevention, and many more.

Dave Padget told the students that it took 4 years to buy into the family business.

Dave and Don Padgett talked to the students about WIP Reports and how they use it to run their business.

Quest Management Consultants

Joe Wiley, Owner

On Tuesday, the Belleville CEO class was visited by Mr. Joe Wiley, the CEO and owner of Quest Management Consultants. During his visit, Mr. Wiley recounted his path to success starting with his high school and college career in sports, and then his personnel positions at Pfizer, General Dynamics and Monsanto.  Fifteen years ago, he decided to start his own business using his expertise in human resources.  His business is broken down into these areas:  recruiting talent, negotiating labor agreements, career transitions, and human resource audits. Mr. Wiley came prepared with packets on his business and made sure the students had important information that was useful and applicable in real life situations like good communication skills and an up-to-date resume.  Thank you, Mr. Wiley, for taking time out of your day to spend with us.

Another part of his life has been as a sports analyst for Fox Sports and Charter. This was a great way to "Stay Relevant."

He was voted as the "Most Connected Guy" in St. Louis.

Mr. Wiley is also involved in six different boards which also helps with his business.

Final Presentations

From Wednesday through Friday, the Belleville CEO students gave their final presentations.  They shared what key concepts that they had learned throughout the year, relationships that they want to continue to nurture, improvements that they have made to themselves, their future plans and an update on their personal business. 

Jake Roche

James Wiegers

Jimmy Monken

John Lewis

Martrell Robinson

Listening to Our Final Presentations

Investors, mentors, speakers, and former CEO students stopped by to listen to the final presentations.  During the question and answer time, they also gave the students some final bits of advice.

Board President, Investor, and Mentor Geri Boyer stopped by Wednesday to listen and give feedback to the students.

Former students, Alan Plantz and Devin Alexander stopped by before heading down to the Ozarks.

Investor Dale Kurrus and Board Member and Investor Roger Lowery stopped by early on Friday.

Investor Brett Baltz and Mentor Bobby Fritz later joined Dale Kurrus and Roger Lowery to listen to final presentations.

Thank You to Our Final Host Business

Kurt Artinger, Artigem Owner

On behalf of the entire Class of 2017-18, Tristen Missey thanked Kurt Artinger for allowing us to meet at Artigem during the 4^th Quarter.  Thank you again, Mr. Artinger, for allowing us to use the spacious Turner Room.  We appreciate it!

Tristen presented Mr. Artinger with a Copper Fire Gift Card.

We would like to thank Artigem Replacement Services for being a Belleville CEO Class Investor $1000

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A Big Thank You!

On Friday after the final presentations, investors, speakers, mentors and former CEO students mingled with the current class and enjoyed some refreshments.

Investor and Mentor Brett Baltz with his mentee Nick Lippert.

Mentor Anne Koleson visiting with Emmie Huynh as other students mingle with each other.

Board Member and Investor Roger Lowery catching up with Antwan Stith.

Mentor Bobby Fritz chatting with Daniel Stovey.

Three years of CEO! Ian Hass, Devin Alexander, and Alan Plantz

Class of 2016-17 CEO student Stephen Waltrip visiting with Jimmy Monken and Nick Lippert.