STEve johandes
steve@100X.LIFE | 616.403.2554
Steve Johandes is a successful entrepreneur (his company grew from $40M to $400M under his leadership) turned executive coach, Vistage Chair, Advisory Board Member and specializes in working with legacy driven Family Offices, PE and Venture Funds .
He is a CPA who went to film school to learn the art of communication and storytelling. He summarizes his multi-faceted 100X practice in a few simple words. “Serving others : life, leadership and legacy." He serves 10,000 employees through the leaders he serves.
passion
ENTREPRENUER
INNOVATION / IDEATION
Innovative and technology leader focused on bridging legacy thinking with current tools to produce REAL, TANGIBLE, EXPONENTIAL change.
EXPERTISE
Mergers & Acquisitions, technology design and innovation, rapid facility expansion, and vendor managed inventory systems that aided the companies that I have worked with to become fast growing disruptors.
MENTOR / ADVISOR
Strong desire to "step up" and lead the next stage of West Michigan's growth. West Michigan has created so many opportunities for me, I feel responsible to assist the next generation of business leaders in their personal and professional growth. This will ensure that talent & business growth remain strong in our community.
ROLES
100X Founder/ CEO - 2017 - Present
SVP - Novo Building Products 2016 - 2017
SVP - Tenon Limited ($500M Global Company) 2011-2016
EVP - Tenon Limited 2006-2011
CFO / CIO / Owner - The Empire Company 1990-2006 (Tenon Limited Acquired Empire)
Arthur Andersen 1988-1990
Advisory Boards : DeWys Manufacturing 2019 - Present, Feyen Zylstra 2017 - Present, Comfort Research 2011 - Present, Kamps 2008 - 2013
BOTTOM LINE
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