A state organization focusing on business innovation is coming to Northwest Michigan, with the announcement of a new local chairman in Petoskey.
Erik Larson, president and owner of Bean Fields Professional Services, LLC, in Petoskey, will be the new chair for
Vistage Michigan's Northern Michigan Chief Executive Group. The group is a networking and strategizing organization open to business leaders in the area.
Larson was chosen as the group leader from his background in management consulting and psychotherapy, including a professional focus on strategic planning, organizational cultures, and executive leadership, all things that Vistage Michigan discusses.
"Erik Larson has proven that business leaders can change their lives if they receive the tools to help them," says Robert Holland, CEO and chairman of Vistage Michigan. "There is no better candidate than Erik to introduce Vistage Michigan into northern Michigan."
Larson previously has been a senior examiner for the Michigan Quality Leadership Awards, and chair for Leadership Little Traverse. He lives in Horton Bay and will be the advisor, mentor and business coach to the Chief Executive Group, which includes coaching sessions with individual members, and leadership of group workshops throughout the year.
Vistage has 12 similar groups, all in southeast Michigan, consisting of about 15 members per group.
Writer: Sam Eggleston
Source: Robert Holland, Vistage Michigan
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