Family-Owned Business Success Stories

Read our ever-evolving collection of client success stories to hear testimonials from business owners who have been in your shoes.

2024-01-19T08:55:23-05:00
Creating a Smooth Transition: How Keith Smith Company Built a Succession Plan and Thriving Legacy | Aileron

Creating a Smooth Transition

After years of working in the family business, Jim Smith suddenly became CEO of Keith Smith Company, America’s largest independent producer and provider of broiler hatching eggs, in the early 1990s. Looking for support and guidance in his new leadership role, Jim eagerly connected with Aileron’s founder Clay Mathile through a mutual acquaintance and began his professional management journey – [ Read More ]

2024-09-18T11:02:58-04:00
The Superior Way: How Strategic Planning Transformed Superior Aluminum's Future and Results | Aileron

The Superior Way

Superior Aluminum is a multi-generational family business that has thrived for more than 68 years. As the second generation of leaders began planning to retire, the organization’s board challenged the company to bring in a new leader who could provide fresh perspective and draw on outside experience. The organization hired Doug Borchers — a member of one of the [ Read More ]