O.C. Tanner: our company at a glanceO.C. TannerOCT_10f0ea5e-7b0e-11e4-b0cc-b7f77b184d51* Founded in 1927, privately held* As Chair of the Board, Carolyn Tanner Irish leads and carries on the legacy of her father, Obert C. Tanner.* With headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah USA; Burlington, Ontario Canada; Loughton, Essex United Kingdom, and Mumbai, India; O.C. Tanner offices can be found in Frankfurt, Mexico City, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, and Tokyo* 8,000 clients in 150 countriesChief AppreciateologistsOur chief appreciate-ologists -- Our senior leadership team. [Not listed]over 1,500 other people at O.C. Tanner [who] make a difference for our clients every day.Carolyn Tanner IrishChair of the Board -- O.C. Tanner's founding family values are the fabric of the company. Even though the family tree has grown branches, dropped seed and sprouted a tree or two anew- any employee will tell you we're still one big family. It's through her example that Carolyn leads and carries on the legacy of her father, Obert C. Tanner. Like him, she believes in honest and transparent business practices, supporting employees and giving generously to charitable organizations and communities. When she's not looking after 1600+ employees, Carolyn is supporting foundations like the YWCA of Salt Lake City. She also served the Salt Lake community as the bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Utah from 1996 to 2010.Dave PetersenPresident & CEO -- As luck would have it, Dave arrived at O.C. Tanner offering his services without a job interview or offer. If the company wasn't pleased after a month's work (without pay) he'd pack his things. Lucky for us, 30 years later he's proven his determination, dedication and capabilities time and time again, in literally every department of the company. While many believe it's better to be lucky than good, Dave has shown us all that it's better to be excellent than lucky. He's encouraged that excellence while working at O.C. Tanner's Marketing, Purchasing, IT, Sales, Manufacturing and Client Relations departments over the years. He knows the ins and outs of our industry better than anybody. And, his business experience around the world - including deals in Botswana, Holland, France and the United Kingdom-coupled with a bachelor's degree in international business from Brigham Young University and an MBA from Thunderbird American Graduate School of International Management, make him a globally-minded leader for our global company.Scott SperryChief Operating Officer -- A veteran auditor and consultant, Scott Sperry has always worked well with numbers. But, as our Chief Operating Officer, Scott really shines when working with people. He knows great results come from a team's hard work. Since starting at O.C. Tanner in 2003, he has endeavored to be transparent and build trust. This effort makes his department a business partner and gatekeeper. Scott is a Certified Public Accountant, with a wealth of experience from work at two global accounting firms. He has an accounting undergraduate degree and an MBA, both from the University of Utah. Scott is a big college basketball and football fan, but also enjoys fishing and spending time outdoors with his wife and their seven childrenScott ArchibaldSenior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer -- Easy-going and open to new ways of problem solving, Scott Archibald is not your typical Chief Financial Officer. Known as a team player he is always ready to listen and learn. He knows how to get the story from the details, and brings a wealth of experience from both the private industry and public accounting. Prior to working at O.C. Tanner, Scott has held a range of positions, including Vice President of Finance, Controller, and Auditor. A certified public accountant, Scott has an undergraduate accounting degree and an MBA from the University of Utah. He and his wife Lori are the proud parents of five kids.Niel NickolaisenSenior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer -- As our Chief Technology Officer, Niel Nickolaisen has a passion for the development and delivery of innovative technology, providing exceptional customer service, and building great teams. He loves nothing better than seeing his IT teams grow and succeed. At O.C. Tanner, he leads teams focused on developing market-leading products, supporting our global customers, and inventing tools that help our clients gain insight into engaging their employees. He holds a masters degree in engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an M.B.A. and bachelors degree in physics from Utah State University. A frequent contributor to SearchCIO, he enjoys playing basketball, running the trails, and spoiling his grandchildren.John McVeighExecutive Vice President, New Markets & President, O.C. Tanner International --Whether helping his staff reach its full potential, or delivering a customized solution to a client, John McVeigh strives to achieve excellence. He has served our organization for more than 15 years, first as a Regional Sales Manager. Now, he is our Executive Vice President of New Markets and President of O.C. Tanner International. John delivers sales excellence, and motivates his staff to do the same, helping O.C. Tanner Canada earn a ninth place ranking on the "Top 50 Small and Medium Businesses in Canada" list. John has a degree in Finance and Economics from the University of Western Ontario, and is heavily involved in the Young Presidents' Organization. When John isn't appreciating the great work of his team, he devotes his time to his wife and sons.Beth ThorntonExecutive Vice President, Sales -- Celebrate people and appreciate great work. Beth Thornton, our Executive Vice President of Sales, has advised Fortune 100 companies and executives throughout the U.S. on both for close to 19 years. Before joining the executive team, Beth spearheaded our sales efforts in the Southeastern U.S. states. Now, she leads a sales team that's 100-strong, helping them make recognition a strategic tool that drives employee engagement and delivers to the bottom line. She knows that only happens when recognition is done right. Beth graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Communications. When she isn't advising our clients, she spends time with her husband, Greg, and three children.David SturtExecutive Vice President, Marketing & Business Development -- David Sturt is an Executive Vice President of the O.C. Tanner company and New York TImes Bestselling author of Great Work: How To Make A Difference People Love. His career began in market research, where he analyzed the impact of recognition on people and their work. He has been a leading innovator in the industry, helping to pioneer the first-ever web-based recognition programs, and leading how the world's top organizations think about accomplishing and appreciating great work. His education (a bachelors in human resources and an MBA with emphasis in strategy and marketing) and his experience (VP of Product Development and Technology at Learning.com and over 18 years as leader in employee recognition) make him uniquely qualified as an expert in engaging employees, inspiring contribution, and rewarding outstanding results. He frequently consults with Fortune 500 leaders and speaks to audiences worldwide. He has been interviewed by the Wall Street Journal, MSNBC, Human Capital, and is a regular contributor to Forbes.com.Gary PetersonExecutive Vice President, Supply Chain & Production -- A veteran Appreciateologist, Gary Peterson has helped O.C. Tanner run like a well-oiled machine for more than two decades. Now, as our Executive Vice President of Supply Chain, he engages and empowers our employees, leading our manufacturing, buying, engineering, refining, and logistics teams. Gary has also delivered great work for clients as a leader in our Market Research, Award Strategy, and Administration and Research teams. His greatest joy on the job comes from interacting with and inspiring our people. He holds an M.B.A. from Brigham Young University, and when he's not at work, Gary plays basketball, snowboards, and spends time with his family.David HiltonSenior Vice President, Product Development -- Dynamic. Energetic. Lightning-fast. Each has been used to describe David Hilton, our Senior Vice President of Product Development. He leads the team with speed, delivering some of the best services and products available in the recognition industry. David is a longtime Appreciateologist. Before spearheading Product Development, he led innovations at O.C. Tanner in Client Services, Marketing and Sales. He has delivered great work for us for nearly two decades and has a degree in Economics from the University of Utah. When David isn't at O.C. Tanner, he blazes trails at warp speed as a marathon runner and tries to spend as much free time as he can on the lake enjoying water sports.Scott JensenSenior Vice President, Client Services -- If we ever find the headhunter who told Scott Jensen about a job at O.C. Tanner 30 years ago, we'll have to thank him for sending our Senior Vice President of Client Services our way. He sees appreciation as a sustainable business practice and leverages that to do what he considers "the most important work of his career" -- building incredible teams. Scott has taught those teams to swing for the fences on projects that grow our business and brand. He believes great work pays off, and helps our clients understand how recognizing it can help companies operate more efficiently. Scott is a graduate of the University of Utah in Advertising and Public Relations. He enjoys golf, boating, and time with family...especially his five grandchildren.Charlotte MillerSenior Vice President, People & Great Work Team -- Business leader, attorney, and human resource professional. As our Senior Vice President of People & Great Work, Charlotte loves solving a problem-especially when it involves people. Whether using jumper cables to fix a dead battery or helping an employee learn new skills, Charlotte does it all, knowing she makes a difference. She believes curiosity to be a great asset, and works to inspire it in herself and others. Charlotte puts people first, and that dedication helped her become President of the Utah State Bar and one of the "50 Most Powerful Women" in Utah business. She has also led legal and HR departments for a wide range of organizations.When she isn't appreciating the great work of O.C. Tanner employees, she can be found enjoying Utah's postcard-worthy outdoors.Michelle SmithVice President, Business Development -- Whether she's lobbying Congress or accepting the title of one of the "Ten Best and Brightest Women in the Incentive Industry", Michelle has worked in every facet of recognition and incentives. Need insights? Hungry for best practices? Whether you manage a domestic or international, she's your woman. As a Certified Professional of Incentive Management and Certified Recognition Professional, Michelle has the credentials to back her experience as well. Most well known for her work on human capital management, global recognition, and improving incentive and recognition programs by leveraging technology and measuring return on investment, Michelle is a sought after recognition industry leader and consultant. Currently she stays busy as the President of the Board of Trustees of the Forum for People Performance Management and Measurement at Northwestern University among other prestigious board positions past and present.Fortune 100 CompaniesServing 23 Fortune 100 companies including Abbott Laboratories, Caterpillar Inc., and ChevronAbbott LaboratoriesCaterpillar Inc.ChevronAppleO.C. Tanner was the first to market with online recognition programs, beginning with Apple in 1995.Towers WatsonA global recognition study with Towers Watson of 200,000 managers and employees was the basis of O.C. Tanner’s New York Times bestseller The Carrot Principle.David SturtThe New York Times bestseller, Great Work: How to Make a Difference People Love by David Sturt and the O.C. Tanner Institute features insights from the largest study of award-winning work.We will lead the recognition industry in researching and sharing insights around the universal human need to create value and be appreciated. We will apply these insights and serve our clients in ways that grow their people, their brands, and their bottom lines by aligning multiple programs into strategic global appreciation solutions tailored to their individual cultures._10f0ec3e-7b0e-11e4-b0cc-b7f77b184d51We help organizations appreciate people who do great work. Because celebrating great work inspires people to invent, to create, to discover. And when people are inspired, companies grow._10f0ed60-7b0e-11e4-b0cc-b7f77b184d51Employee Recognition & RewardsDevelop employee recognition strategies and rewards programs_10f0ee46-7b0e-11e4-b0cc-b7f77b184d51CompaniesO.C. Tanner develops employee recognition strategies and rewards programs that help companies appreciate people who do great work._10f0ef68-7b0e-11e4-b0cc-b7f77b184d512014-12-03OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net