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The Down-Ballot Vote: Why It Matters to Our Industry

More than any election year in modern memory, Americans have been frustrated by the presidential election and the candidates vying for the top office in the land.  Multiple studies this year have shown that well over sixty percent of voters are dissatisfied with the presidential candidates.  It is hard to argue with the fact that this has been one of

Nova Capital Names Industry Veteran Joe Kastelic as Amerock Hardware President/CEO

  Charlotte, N.C. – Last week, Nova Capital Partners announced that it has named Joseph B. Kastelic as President and CEO of the private equity firm’s Amerock Hardware division effective April 1, 2016. Joe brings over 25 years of experience in senior management with some of the nation’s leading home improvement manufacturers and distributors, including his most recent tenure as

To Win, Recruit Good Coaches and Players

By Bill Tucker, Schaffer Associates In 2014, Ohio State won the first ever college football playoff to secure a national championship for the Buckeyes.  And two weeks into the 2015 season, they are the favorite to win the title again this year.  Luck?  No.  Ohio State’s success is due to great players and coaches. It is unquestionable that Ohio State