Ryan Abel

Atomic Object
Managing Partner

"Ryan is a catalyst for our company, encouraging the best from everyone. He's been an integral part of our team growth and success, yet much of his work goes unseen."

Leslie DeMent

McKinney
Executive Director, Media

"Leslie was (and is always) the first person that comes to mind when I think of a real-life hero. She inspires me personally and positively influences her team and others."

Angela Pitzo

Ace Metal Crafts Company
Vice President of Manufacturing

"Angela embodies the traits of a Small Giants leader at Ace Metal Crafts by consistently living the company's values of trust, respect, care, clarity, and discipline." 

Sabrina White

Text-Em-All
Head of People & Great Work

"She not only exemplifies a Small Giants leader, but Sabrina serves as my top role model of purpose-driven leadership and building vibrant cultures."

Rob Dube

imageOne  |  10 Disciplines
Co-Founder  |  Visionary

"Rob has been a huge influence on my life and many others through his businesses, his meaningful work, and generosity. He's a true entrepreneur whose businesses do good in the world."

Carl Erickson

Atomic Object
Founder

"Carl is someone who not only embodies a Small Giants Leader but creates them, and continuously improves his own leadership. I admire his vulnerability that he can continue to learn and grow from others even with all of his past lessons - and a PhD!"

Elizabeth Glasbrenner

Smiley Technologies, Inc.
Co-Founder & CEO

"Elizabeth leads by example whether it's the most mundane of tasks or stepping out in front to make a tough decision that will serve the entire company. She chases authenticity instead of position, balanced sustainability instead of profit, and growth instead of quick results."

Brad Herrmann & Hai Nguyen

Text-Em-All
Founders

"Brad and Hai make Text-Em-All the company that it is today. So much of WHO we are, HOW we work, and WHY we're different stems from them - not their words, but how they've run this business and the culture they've created."

Tom Walter

Tasty Catering
Founding Partner

"Tom's entire life - from running his company, sharing lessons in books, on stage or in conversations, even parenting incredible leaders, and being a human being - is dedicated to his passion and commitment to Small Giants values and the work." 

Sebastian Africano
Trees, Water & People
Executive Director

Bo Burlingham
Small Giants Community
Co-Founder

Kate McCrea
McCrea's Candies
Co-Owner

Jennifer Mahlum
Pioneer Title Agency
Education Training Coordinator

Britt Wiedemann
IWI Ventures
President & Owner