Executive-In-Residence
Thanks to Mike and Karen Langenderfer, owners of The Countertop Shop, for their generous donation to the UToledo Family Business Center, we are excited to announce the start of our Executive-in-Residence (EIR) program. For the next 4 years, the Center will bring in a different EIR in areas of expertise that will be most beneficial to our members. Each EIR will focus on a small group of members in an area that outside guidance will be most beneficial.
Past Executives-in-Residence
2024-2025 Program
The UToledo Family Business Center was proud to host the 2025 Executive-in-Residence Program with Dr. Clinton O. Longenecker, one of America’s leading experts in leadership and organizational improvement. Over the course of five sessions, 35 participants engaged in dynamic presentations, interactive discussions, real-world leadership experiences, and peer-to-peer learning designed to elevate their performance, career trajectory, and life impact.
This competitive, cohort-style program brought together emerging leaders from across our membership to build skills, accountability, and lasting connections.
About Dr. Clinton O. Longenecker
Dr. Longenecker is an award-winning educator, author, and consultant, widely recognized as one of the world’s top business professors. Named by The Economist and The John Maxwell Organization for his impact, he blends cutting-edge research, humor, and practical insights to inspire leaders across industries. With four decades of experience, he has helped countless professionals develop the skills and character necessary to succeed in today’s fast-changing business environment.
For more information on Clint, visit his website.
2023-2024 Program
The UToledo Family Business Center was proud to welcome Dr. Donald Levitt as our 2023–2024 Executive-in-Residence. With more than 30 years of experience coaching and consulting senior executives in global corporations, public institutions, and family-owned businesses, Don brought unparalleled expertise in leadership and organizational development.
His program focused on guiding the Next Generation Group, helping participants prepare for leadership and ownership transitions within their family businesses. In addition to working closely with our standing Next Gen Roundtable, Don led a specialized cohort designed as a roadmap for success—offering a practical framework to support and equip future generations of family business leaders.
About Dr. Donald Levitt
Dr. Levitt is a recognized authority in helping leaders, teams, and organizations reach their goals. His career spans decades of executive roles and consulting engagements with Fortune 500 companies, family enterprises, and nonprofit organizations. His thought leadership has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and HR Magazine. Beyond his consulting and writing, Don has hosted The Changing Workplace television segment on CBS and co-hosted Family Business Nation on News Talk 760 WJR.
For more information on Don, visit his website.
2021–2022 Program
The UToledo Family Business Center was honored to welcome Andrew Keyt as our 2021–2022 Executive-in-Residence. An internationally known family business strategist and succession planning expert, Andrew brought decades of experience advising business-owning families across the globe.
His program centered on family governance, guiding participants through the ins and outs of boards in a family business, how to build effective boards, and the real-life challenges their boards might face. Each session fostered open, honest conversations among participants, and by the conclusion, every business walked away with a customized governance plan to strengthen their family enterprise.
About Andrew Keyt
Andrew Keyt is a third-generation family business owner, consultant, author, and sought-after speaker on family business governance and succession. He is the founder and president of Generation 6 Consulting and previously served as Executive Director of the Loyola University Chicago Family Business Center and President of Family Business Network USA. With over 25 years of experience, Andrew is widely recognized for helping families align governance, strategy, and values to achieve long-term success.
For more information on Andrew, visit his website.
