About John Walsh, President
For Leadership Success, Inc.

Experience

If you are looking for an experienced leader, with high ethical standards and credible expertise then read on and give a call.

John has 20 years experience with large Fortune 300 corporations – he started with AT&T and then served as VP & General Manager for Verizon/GTE and Federal Signal Corporation. He was recruited to serve as President, COO, and CEO for 14 years with several privately and family owned companies.

Additional service includes serving on Boards of Directors and Boards of Advisors for several privately owned businesses.

John has served as Chairman of the Board for the Management Association of Illinois (which serves over 800 member companies), and Chairman of the Board of the American Electronics Association - Midwest Council (which serves over 125 member companies).

"Deep analysis and solid fixes have benefited us. You were very helpful in getting us to focus on lean systems and remove costs from out company." - Gregory Reichle, President & CEO, American Wilbert Vault Corporation

Education

John Walsh has a Business degree from Michigan State University, where he also played football for Hall of Fame Coach Duffy Daugherty. An MBA degree in Management was earned from Northern Illinois University. John has shared his knowledge by teaching as an adjunct faculty member in the MBA Program at the Keller Graduate School of Management. Courses he has taught include Marketing Management, Sales Management, Business Plans and Channels of Distribution.

"Experienced in closely-held corporations, easy to work with/helpful, steady/stable, complete/thorough/no short cuts, excellent communicator, principled/high integrity, and an effective problem solver." - Jim Proebstle, President, Prodyne, Inc.

Values

John's values were influenced by his immigrant parents who fostered his work ethic, self-sufficiency, spirituality and education. He applies his values in developing good working relationships with owners, customers, direct reports, sales staff, employees and suppliers. He believes the ability to motivate and empower employees allows them to reach greater levels of performance and builds first-class teams.

"Sincere, intelligent, serious, well educated, and good natured, not all work but some play plus ability to laugh. I believe your persona is ideal for helping clients." - John Hojnar, President and CPA

Industry Knowledge

John Walsh has served organizations in many industries, both domestically and internationally. A representative selection includes:

Auto Equipment

Auto Manufacturers

Motorcycles & other small engines

Pleasure boats and engines

Chemicals

Basic and Intermediate Chemicals

Leisure

Travel Agencies and Travel Services

Manufacturing

Diversified Machinery, including Material Handling Machinery

Machine Tools, Components, and Accessories

Metal Fabrication, including Hardware & Fasteners

Transformers, Electrical Generation Equipment, and Miscellaneous Electrical Products

Lighting

Plastic Products

Materials & Construction, including HVAC

Consumer Products

Appliances

Lawn Equipment

Diversified Services

Telemarketing Call Centers

Management Consulting

Colleges and Universities

Electronics Technology

Distribution

Insulation and Firebrick Products

Telecommunications

Communications Processing Equipment

Local Telecom and Private Transmission Services

Diversified Telecom Service Providers

Utilities

Electric and Gas