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Through the Rearview

Lindsay Young
Distribution
Mike Decata
Valin Corp
Parksite
Employee Ownership
2001–2008 Recession
Technology In Business
Mergers and Acquisitions
Industrial Manufacturing
ESOP / Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Through the Rearview is a podcast about legacy. Hosted by Lindsay Young of 3 Aspens Media, each episode invites a seasoned voice to reflect on the moments that defined their journey: what they built, what they sacrificed, and what they’d do differently. These are stories of navigating change, handing off the baton, and learning through experience. The guests share the kind of wisdom you can only g... more

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In this episode, Lindsay Young sits down with Joe Nettemeyer, retired CEO of Valin, a leading provider of automation, fluid handling, process control, and industrial technology solutions. Their conversation covers leadership, resilience, and the futu... more

What does it take to build a company and a culture that lasts? In this episode of Through the Rearview, Lindsay Young sits down with George Pattee, who turned a teenage summer job at Parksite into a 53-year leadership journey. From working out of a l... more

Mike Marks, founding partner of Indian River Consulting Group, is a straight-talking distribution industry veteran, consultant, and educator with decades of experience helping companies navigate change. Mike has served on the boards of Hisco, Floor &... more

In this episode, Host Lindsay Young talks with Mike DeCata, former President and CEO of Lawson Products, a distributor of maintenance and repair supplies to the industrial, commercial, and institutional markets. Mike candidly shares his role in Lawso... more

Host Lindsay Young interviews Ernie Coutermarsh, a veteran of the plumbing and PVF industry with over 50 years of experience, mostly at FW Webb. They discuss Ernie's journey from the Marine Corps to a successful career at the distributor, the importa... more

In this conversation, Ronald Paulson shares his extensive journey in the distribution industry, particularly his 30-year career at Grainger, which he started unloading boxes in 100+-degree heat. Ron served in several leadership positions, including t... more

In this episode of Through the Rearview, host Lindsay Young interviews Dan Judge, founder of NetPlus Alliance, who shares his extensive experience in the wholesale distribution industry. Dan discusses his family's legacy in distribution, his front-ro... more

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Joe Nettemeyer
Retired CEO of Valin Corp
Valin Corp
Episode: Resiliency in Times of Change: Joseph Nettemeyer, Retired CEO of Valin Corp.
George Pattee
Leader at Parksite, ESOP advocate
Parksite
Episode: All In for 53 Years: George Pattee (Parksite) on Building Companies That Last
Mike Marks
Legend in the distribution industry, co-founder of Indian River Consulting Group (IRCG)
Indian River Consulting Group (IRCG)
Episode: No BS: Mike Marks on Trust, Change and the Future of Distribution
Mike DeCata
CEO with Lawson Products turnaround, former executive at GE, Grainger, United Rentals, Chef's Warehouse
Lawson Products; Distribution Solutions Group (DSG)
Episode: Righting the Ship: Mike DeCata on Leading Change at Lawson Products

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Resiliency in Times of Change: Joseph Nettemeyer, Retired CEO of Valin Corp.
Q: What advice would you give to the next generation of leaders?
Take on challenges, seek value beyond price-based competition, invest in people, and leverage technology as a knowledge transfer tool to educate customers and employees.
Resiliency in Times of Change: Joseph Nettemeyer, Retired CEO of Valin Corp.
Q: What role did technology play, and how should leaders approach tech adoption?
Emphasizes having the right people, gradual implementation, and prioritizing hard assets and data integrity over flashy software promises.
Resiliency in Times of Change: Joseph Nettemeyer, Retired CEO of Valin Corp.
Q: How did you handle the 2001 dot-com crash and 9/11 as CEO?
He shares rapid cost cuts, diversification, and acquisitions that stabilized the business, emphasizing data-driven decisions and cash conservation.
Resiliency in Times of Change: Joseph Nettemeyer, Retired CEO of Valin Corp.
Q: What was the path to Valin and the big turning points in your career?
Joey outlines a long career through Emerson, Chromalox, and a pivotal meeting where he was named successor at Valin, followed by a series of strategic shifts.
Resiliency in Times of Change: Joseph Nettemeyer, Retired CEO of Valin Corp.
Q: You grew up in a working-class family. How did those early years shape your approach to leadership?
He explains the values of hard work, practicality, and prioritizing relationships over systems, showing how upbringing framed his focus on people and discipline.

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