#200 – Chris Wallbank | Wallbank Industrial – Impact through Manufacturing & Pursuing a Clear Vision

Building Better with Brandon Bartneck

Chris Wallbank is President and Chief Executive Officer of P.J. Wallbank Springs Inc., and CEO of Wallbank Industrial. Chris joins this milestone episode to discuss the Wallbank Industrial Vision, and the goal to have a significant positive impact on a billion lives.

Takeaways

• The Wallbank Industrial Vision is driven by the importance of people and the intentional actions taken to enable the vision.
• Leadership plays a crucial role in shaping the culture and values of an organization.
• Continuous learning and improvement are essential for personal and organizational growth.
• Building an intentional culture requires hiring and firing based on values and finding alignment with the team.
• Systems and communication are key to enabling the vision and creating scalability and sustainability.

Chapters

• Introduction and Milestone Discussion
• The Genesis of the Wallbank Industrial Vision
• Learning from Reed Hastings and Netflix
• Personal Reflection and Impact
• The Importance of People in the Vision
• Building Intentional Culture
• Striving for More and Balancing Satisfaction
• Building the Right Culture and Values
• Key Practices for Enabling the Vision
• The Importance of Systems and Communication
• Closing Thoughts

Links:

• Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/chriswallbank
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/wallbankchris/
• https://www.pjws.com/
• https://edison-mfg.com/

Bio:

Chris Wallbank has been President and Chief Executive Officer of P.J. Wallbank Springs Inc. since 2014. Chris earned his MBA in Strategy and Innovation from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business and his BA in Supply Chain Management from Michigan State University School of Business. A visionary leader constantly challenging the status quo, Chris aspires to impact the world through people, and believes anything can be accomplished with the right team and the right mentality. Chris began his career on the company’s manufacturing floor and eventually assumed responsibility for the organization’s sales. Under his leadership, the team tripled the annual sales and size of the organization. With this success, the company has been presented with the prestigious Inc. 5000 Award (recognizing P.J. Wallbank Springs as one of America’s Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies) for 3 consecutive years.

Future of Mobility:

The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, effective, and accessible mobility solutions, with a spotlight on the people and technology advancing these fields.

Edison Manufacturing and Engineering:

Edison is your low volume contract manufacturing partner, focused on assembly of complex mobility and energy products that don’t neatly fit within traditional high-volume production methods.

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