UToledo Family Business Center

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.

Current Executive-in-Residence

Introducing our 2025 Executive-in-Residence Program, featuring Dr. Clint Longenecker!

Delivering Great Results: The Amazing Power of Exceptional Leadership!

Join us for a transformational journey designed to elevate your leadership performance, career trajectory, and life impact. Led by the highly esteemed Dr. Clinton O. Longenecker, an award-winning leadership expert, this program is an exceptional opportunity to learn from one of America’s leading educators in high-performance leadership.

Program Overview: This exclusive cohort-style program will leverage four decades of research and practical experience to empower participants through:

    • Dynamic Presentations: Engage with content that challenges and inspires.
    • Interactive Discussions: Share insights and learn from peers in a collaborative environment.
    • Mini-Case Studies & Assessments: Apply lessons to real-world scenarios and understand your personal leadership style.
    • Coaching & Accountability: Develop skills with the support of experienced mentors and fellow participants.

2025 Program Dates

    • February 7 (8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.): Building trustworthy leadership and high-performance character.
    • March 7 (8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.): Understanding why leaders succeed and fail, with a focus on achieving results.
    • April 10 (9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.): A real-world leadership experience at the 180th Ohio Air National Guard.
    • May 2 (8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.): Mastering change leadership and organizational improvement techniques.
    • May 30 (8:30 a.m. - 4:00 pm.): Capstone coaching and insights from a panel of top CEOs.

Why Join?

    • Exclusive Access: Only one participant per member company to ensure a personalized, impactful experience, with a program capacity of 40 leaders.
    • Comprehensive Training: Develop actionable skills that make a tangible difference in your organization and career.
    • Engage with a Network of Leaders: Connect with other family business leaders and build a peer network for life.

Program Details
This program is free to attend, made possible by the generous support of the Langenderfer family, but it involves a competitive application process. It is designed for individuals who are committed to personal and professional growth, whether they have prior leadership experience or currently lead teams. The ideal participant is someone whose organization recognizes their potential and is eager to invest in their development to become a better leader. Open exclusively to organizations affiliated with the UToledo Family Business Center, this program offers limited spaces. Given the high demand, we strongly encourage early applications to secure a spot. 

About Dr. Clinton O. Longenecker
Dr. Longenecker is recognized as one of the world's top business educators, with accolades from The Economist and The John Maxwell Organization. His work blends cutting-edge research, humor, and real-world insights to inspire leaders across sectors. With numerous awards and a global reputation, he brings unparalleled expertise to every session.


Past Executives-in-Residence

Donald Levitt

Donald Levitt

Donald Levitt is a recognized authority in helping leaders, teams, and organizations to reach their goals. For over 30 years, he has consulted with and coached senior executives at global corporations, public institutions, and family-owned businesses. He has guided in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, professional services, engineering and construction, pharmaceutical, distribution, financial, and telecommunications.

In addition to corporate consultation, Dr. Levitt has consulted with the American Psychological Association, the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, the National Institute of Mental Health, and several state universities. His work has been referenced in such widely read publications as The Wall Street Journal and USA Today, and was featured on the cover of HR Magazine.

Dr. Levitt is the author of over 40 published articles and three chapters on management and workplace issues. He has delivered over 20 conference presentations and numerous published interviews in the professional and popular press. For two years, he shared his enthusiasm for effectively managing business and leadership issues in a live television segment entitled "The Changing Workplace," which was broadcast weekly on a local CBS television station. More recently he has co-hosted "Family Business Nation" on News Talk 760 WJR.

Before establishing Levitt Consulting, Inc., in 1998, Dr. Levitt served for eight years as an internal consultant regarding employee and organizational effectiveness at Ford Motor Company and served a similar role at Owens Corning for six years. A licensed psychologist, Dr. Levitt is a graduate of the Human Resource Executive Program at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business and has been awarded a Certificate in Family Business Advising from the Family Firm Institute.

For more information on Don, visit his website.

Andrew Keyt

Andrew Keyt, Executive-in-Residence

 

Andrew Keyt is the UToledo Family Business Center’s EIR for the 2021-2022 academic year. Andrew is an internationally known family business strategist, succession planning expert, and sought-after speaker on issues unique to families and family businesses.

As a third-generation business owner, Andrew Keyt has first-hand experience with the challenges of being part of a family-owned business. Andrew is the Founder and CEO of Generation 6 Consulting. With over 25 years of advising family businesses and more than 18 years as the executive director of the Loyola University Chicago Family Business Center and President of Family Business Network USA, Andrew works directly with families to help them build family unity and the foundation for future generations of success.

He has dedicated his professional career to helping other families navigate the unique ownership challenges and complex transitions that come along with successful family business stewardship. Through his work, he has been witness to the growth and transformation of many of the world’s most successful family business leaders.

Andrew is working with a small cohort of Center members, focusing on family business governance. Through this program, businesses will take sessions covering boards in a family business, how to build an effective board, and real-life challenges. Upon completion, each business will walk away with a plan for its own governance.

For more information on Andrew, visit his website.


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Last Updated: 1/22/25