People invest in businesses that they believe have the leadership, mission and team to grow and operate profitably.

Most businesses think that product is the most important thing, but without great leadership, mission and a team that deliver results at a high level, even the best product won't make a company successful.

In military school, on day one you must memorize the mission of the Merchant Marine Academy.

I believe that one key to success is to accept truth, no matter how it's spoken.

Military school was great and especially great for leadership and then I spent two years in Vietnam.

Individually and as a team, they are exceptionally well prepared to grow our brands and businesses,