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		Here are a few recent comments about Dr. McCleave from several of our valued customers:
		"He genuinely cares about his clients and the industries he serves." "FPDA has built a long-term and highly-appreciated business relationship with Dr. Bill McCleave. He has been intimately involved with [assisting} FPDA's strategic planning and program planning activities for several years. His guidance, knowledge and foresight [have enabled] FPDA to launch several new initiatives and position itself for change well into the future. I would highly recommend Dr. McCleave as a speaker, trainer and consultant." - Mary Connor, Former Executive Director, Fluid Power Distributors Association "AHTD audiences continually rate him as one of the best speakers, providing the greatest "bang for the buck." "Bill McCleave brings outstanding value to meeting participants through his in-depth exploration of industry topics and issues. His homework is thorough, his handouts detailed and full of useful informational, and he delivers industry-specific thoughts and ideas that provoke group discussion and individual thought." *- Patricia Lilly, Executive Director, Association of High Technology Distributors* *"Bill McCleave can translate real-world experiences into "take-home" results for his clients and audiences* *of [hands-on], no-nonsense practitioners."* "[Under my watch] Dr. McCleave has presented over 15 professional programs to [more than] 4,000 industry executives and managers, and he ranks as one of the best instructors delivering meaningful information in a quality manner." - Dr. Jay A. Smith, Jr., Alabama Eminent Scholar of Industrial Distribution and holder of the Ben S. Weil Endowed Chair, University of Alabama Birmingham "Bill has a thorough understanding of the industry and the issues and challenges which are shaping its future . . ." "Bill McCleave has been a resource to the Industrial Distribution Association for almost a decade. He has conducted industry research, prepared position papers, led workshops on [timely] issues and delivered several outstanding presentations at [IDA] conventions. In short, Bill and his associates are versatile and knowledgeable resources who have enabled us to deliver greater value to our member companies." *- Gary Buffington, Former Executive Director, Industrial Distribution Association* *"When I know that I have to deliver to my members insightful, industry specific content that is well-delivered, with intelligence, wit and humor, I turn to Bill McCleave."* "Bill knows his stuff, is always well prepared and understands the needs and distinct demands of industrial supply distributors and manufacturers." - Joe Thompson, Executive Director, National Association of Hose and Accessories Distributors and Independent Sealing Distributors Association
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