Vermeer Corporation leadership had a conversation with a legendary broadcaster about leading during a crisis on a special podcast released this week.
Current CEO and President Jason Andringa and Chair of the Board Mary Andringa talked with NBC News Broadcaster and Central College alumnus and Board of Trustees member Harry Smith about major events that have impacted the corporation in the past two decades.
Mary shared her experiences after the dot-com bubble burst, the 9/11 attacks, and the Great Recession in 2008-09, while Jason shared his experiences from the July 19th, 2018 tornado and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Both also shared having to make difficult decisions when it relates to finances and personnel, and how Vermeer has grown to be better ready to adapt to difficult situations.