Built to Last: Leadership, Legacy, and Succession at Chelsea Milling Company
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Posted By: Hija Chang on May 07, 2026 Holmes’ story doesn’t follow the typical path of a family-business successor. From wandering the factory floor as a toddler to racing at the highest levels of motorsports and eventually returning to transform a 100-year-old company, his journey is defined by curiosity, resilience, and reinvention. Conway Center for Family Business sat down with Howard “Howdy” Holmes to reflect on his experience growing up in the business, stepping away to chase a dream, and ultimately returning to lead and transform a century-old company. Company Origins & Early Life https://www.familybusinesscenter.com/built... If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Hija Chang
Management, See Moss Interactive Bellarmine University class of 2021 Member Since January 2011 |
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