BWD Spring/Summer 2015 | Page 9

Spring/Summer 2015 | BWD 9 PROUDEST ACHIEVEMENTS Some of outgoing CEO Steve Kelly’s proudest achievements include: 1. The people-focused culture we’ve built. It’s all about people, both our clients and our associates. 2. Our entrepreneurialism. We’re very entrepreneurial which is something you don’t find in many other firms in our industry. 3. The success and improvement we’ve made to our client service delivery model. BUSINESS WISDOM COURTESY OF STEVE KELLY “Even when growth arrives and there are more people to help carry the load, the challenges of running a successful business never end — never assume you’re going to have a problem-free future. Embrace the challenges that appear. You’ll be all the better for it.” “Change is gradual, and effective change requires real persistence.” “Want to know what you need to do and where you need to go? Listen to your clients.” GETTING TO KNOW RANDY Randy Rupp has been with Rehmann since the beginning of his storied career. Here, the Firm’s new CEO offers a little insight into what his tenure will include. On the future of Rehmann: Our future has never been brighter. In a world that continues to change at an ever-increasing pace, client demand for our assistance has followed suit. On changes to the CEO role: Our recipe of focusing on clients and associates has stood the test of time, and we’ll continue to rely on it. We are focusing on a couple of key areas for improvement each year and we’ll work hard to make them happen. On Rehmann’s playbook: Rehmann has always been forward thinking and invested in the sustainability and perpetuation of the Firm. Wayne Gretzky said “I skate to where the puck i ́