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Eric Strafel is the founder of SUMMi7, focused on improving business and society by creating opportunities for underrepresented communities. For more than 25 years, the former CEO and Fortune 500 executive has dedicated himself to building forward-thinking teams and scaling innovation to create transformational organizations that thrive in an increasingly entrepreneurial and purpose-driven world. His recent corporate leadership roles include Vice President of Strategy and Market Development for Boeing Global Services and President/CEO of Aviall, where he led the creation of the framework for Aviall’s 20/20 vision for future growth. He is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt, certified Project Management Professional (PMP), and APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM). With years of experience as a leader in enterprise businesses, Eric is passionate about helping small and midsize companies grow profits and scale with purpose while leveraging their strengths, maintaining their values and harmonizing all of life’s pursuits. He is on a mission to share collaborative leadership strategies and create opportunities for a more human-centric and inclusive planet. His driving motivation behind The Frontline CEO is assisting leaders in transforming their businesses to embrace and manage change while empowering their teams to fulfill their purpose. Through SUMMi7, Eric is working city-by-city partnering with companies and organizations to impact people and businesses on a global scale, while building a more inclusive business environment that helps position companies to lead, innovate and scale with purpose. Eric holds an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Binghamton University. He sits on the Board of Directors of the Texas Diversity Council and the Irving Chamber of Commerce. He is an active and engaged father and husband. Living in Texas with his wife and three children, Eric enjoys the outdoors, staying fit, and maintaining a wellness mindset. A world traveler with a global perspective, Eric has travelled across six continents both personally and professionally.
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    • The Frontline CEO

    • Turn Employees into Decision Makers Who Innovate Solutions, Win Customers, and Boost Profits
    • Written by: Eric Strafel
    • Narrated by: Stephen R. Thorne
    • Length: 7 hrs and 49 mins
    • Release date: 2021-09-07
    • Language: English
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