Wow—what a day we had at Fast Forward 2025! The positive energy at Tavistock was flowing as families from across South Jersey came together to share, learn, and connect. We’re still buzzing from all the conversations and insights exchanged.
Your participation made this event truly special. As we look back on the day, a few key takeaways stand out:
The Holman way of “Driving What’s Right” isn’t just a tagline – it’s a century-old commitment that has guided their evolution from a single dealership to a unified automotive powerhouse. Kathy and Dan Mullin’s candid mother-son dynamic showed us how family values can successfully transfer across generations. Kathy also reminded us all that company branding is as much for your employees as it is for customers and partners.
Chuck Hoober’s journey reminds us that sometimes the best family business decision is bringing in an outside CEO. His family’s courage to explore outside leadership preserved the company’s core while enabling sustainable growth.
Heather Blease’s resilience in rebuilding after EnvisioNet demonstrated that first-generation entrepreneurs can create lasting legacies while maintaining their commitment to community impact. Will there ba a G2? Come back in 2026 to get an update…
John Cook’s 9-keys to identifying exceptional leaders developed from 25 years with top performers gave us all actionable strategies to implement Monday morning.
One moment we won’t forget: Michelle Sparrow asking panelists to share childhood memories of working in their family businesses. The stories from the Severinos, Paparones, and Christen Martorana weren’t just nostalgic – they revealed how those early experiences shaped their business values today.
We’d love to know which insights you’re implementing and what topics you’d like to explore next year. Drop us a line anytime.
Here’s to building family businesses that stand the test of time – just like the best brands do.
Travis Coley: tcoley@whitepenny.com
Mark Sever: msever@archerlaw.com
Bart Weisenfluh: bart@starboardadvisorsllc.com
