This panel discussion will include a host of discussion questions regarding women entrepreneurs and their start-up stories, as well as future transition ideas and planning.
About the Presenters:
Learn from industry experts Anita-Maria Quillen, CEO/Owner of DEP Plastics & Engineering, Rhonda Kovera, CEO/Owner of Visual Workplace, and Tina Roff, Co-Founder & President of Dataspec.
Address:3201 Burton Street, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
EXIT PLANNING IS GOOD BUSINESS STRATEGY
The EPI West Michigan Local Chapter is different than other groups because it brings together a diverse group of professionals from a wide range of specialties that can naturally work collaboratively on exit planning, succession planning, value growth, transaction or any engagement from both sides of the equation. The chapter meets regularly to network, reconnect, grow knowledge, and sharpen their skills with a common goal: Change the outcome for transitioning business owners. Make plans to join us for future events and connect with the local leadership by visiting www.EPIGrandRapids.org
Anita-Maria Quillen – Rare Leader focused on breaking boundaries! Latina Female, Business Guru, Engineer, Analyst, Operations & Management Executive, Entrepreneur, Influencer, Inspirational Speaker & Relations Specialist focused on development & culture.
Anita is well known for her energy, candidness, bright smile & vivid determination for success. She’s known as a loving wife, mother and business owner. Over the last 18 years she has grown from a part-time office assistant to the majority owner of a multi-million-dollar, top tier engineering & manufacturing company; DEP Engineering. She’s been featured on the front page of the New York Times, in multiple publications of the Plastics News, the Jackson Magazine and more. She’s an inspiration to many, with her ability to continually overcome adversity, & hurdles that are unique to a woman entrepreneur.
As the majority owner of the business, DEP is a certified Hispanic Woman owned company through MMSDC & WBENC. As the President & CEO she oversees the day-to-day operations as well as engineering & sales. DEP Engineering (Diversified Engineering & Plastics) is in Jackson, Michigan & ships product all over the world.
Along with DEP Engineering, Anita has added significant diversity to her business background by way of creating, investing & partnering to fully integrate herself into the world of business management. She has ownership in 6 entities in a variety of markets from manufacturing, real estate, consulting, agriculture, engineering, investments & more!
Anita is an active member of the community & is a Board Trustee on the Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan, Board Member on the Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce & contributing member to local schools & non-profit organizations. She has been a board member on several other organizations.
She attended Michigan State University majoring in Microbiology for 4 years; made a change to follow her newfound passion (and remain in her part-time job) for the manufacturing industry and completed a Bachelor of Arts – Business from Sienna Heights University in 2005. In 2008, she received her MBA in Business Administration from Spring Arbor University. Anita became a Certified Performance Consultant from the ISPI; International Society of Performance Improvement in 2007. She recently earned her V-Legal Executive certificate from Vanderbilt University Law School.
She’s one of a kind , the best of the best. She leaves lifelong impact & influence on each person she has the privilege of working with professionally and personally. She’s the real deal; candid, passionate & driven.
Development of visual systems for industries including: Automotive, Aerospace, Food Furniture, Commercial Products, Hardware and Telecommunications.
Corporate training for Visual Management and 5S systems.
Tina Roff
Co-Founder and President of Dataspec
Meet Todd Van Eck.
W. Todd Van Eck has represented business owners in a variety of industry sectors over the past 20 years. With his undergraduate degrees in finance, accounting and economics, Todd entered into law and advanced his business focus by obtaining a masters of law (LL.M.) in taxation. His background and extensive experience has resulted in a high-end understanding of the integration between business (acquisition, management, sale and dissolution/bankruptcy) and the law.
Todd works in numerous industry sectors focused primarily on government entities and closely-held entities in real estate, construction, manufacturing, finance and services. He represents clients based on their needs, which can vary from acting as outside general counsel with board attendance to a lower-level, issue-specific need. This includes transactional, litigation and dissolution/bankruptcy counsel. In the transactional side, he works extensively on transaction structure (legal with financial), regulatory issues, taxation issues, contract issues, business models, financing, execution and document preparation. In his litigation practice, Todd regularly represents clients in administrative courts, trial courts and appellate courts (state, federal and bankruptcy). In his dissolution/bankruptcy practice, he focuses on workouts, forbearance, turn-around, dissolution and exit planning. Todd also acts as a court-appointed receiver for those matters where assets are controlled and managed by order of the court.
Implementing the CEPA Playbook
This three-module course is an expansion of the playbook and introductory call by the Exit Planning Institute that instructs advisors on the first 120-days post-CEPA program. Together with the creator of the playbook, President of EPI Scott Snider, the attendee will lay the foundation for implementing the training, tools, and knowledge into their practice as either a chargeable service, marketing strategy, or both.
Platform:EPI Academy
Style:Online / Self-Paced
CEPA Exam Prep Course
The CEPA Exam Prep Course is a recommended add-on course produced by the creators of the CEPA exam and is intended to fully prepare candidates to successfully pass their test with ease. Strengthen your knowledge of exit planning core concepts and expand your opportunities by receiving additional and exclusive insights from your CEPA faculty, along with your own study guide and sample test questions.
This course allows you to focus in on key areas prior to the start of your CEPA program and includes:
Course walkthrough, core concepts to know, test tips, and Q&A.
Both a physical and digital version of the CEPA Exam Prep Guide.
Already registered for CEPA, but still want to add on the Exam-Prep Course? Get it here.
Women Business Owners/Entrepreneurs
