Five Trailblazers: CEOs Shaping the Business, 2025
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Manufacturing Technology Deployment Group (MTDG)
Dr. Dean L. Bartles has dedicated his career to shaping the future of advanced manufacturing in America. As President and CEO of the Manufacturing Technology Deployment Group (MTDG), he leads a not-for-profit organization that drives innovation and modernization across the industrial base.
Carbliss
Adam Kroener, cofounder and CEO of Carbliss, has a journey shaped by resilience, vision, and teamwork. From serving in the Army National Guard at the age of 17 to becoming a father at 18, Adam’s early life demanded responsibility and grit. After returning from a tour overseas, he entered manufacturing, working in Wisconsin’s cheese industry. Starting as a cheese cutter, he steadily climbed into leadership roles, gaining valuable experience in operations and management.
Previsico
Jonathan Jackson, CEO of Previsico, has built his career around scaling businesses with purpose. His journey has always been about more than financial growth – it has been about making an impact on society and communities. For him, leadership means combining commercial success with a mission that truly matters.
GARTAL
When Rostislav Petčenko joined GARTAL in 2007, the company was little more than a small family-owned startup. At that time, there was no grand vision or detailed business plan. There was only a strong will to take opportunities as they came, compete with established players, and build something meaningful in the real estate market. Over the years, that small startup grew into one of Prague’s major development groups. Today, Petčenko is a shareholder and member of the Board of Directors, and his name is closely tied to the evolution of GARTAL.
Fearless Business Boss
Tammy Durden is not just a business coach – she is a guide, mentor, and source of strength for women entrepreneurs around the world. For over 17 years, Tammy has built a reputation as an award-winning coach and authority in the virtual business space. Her work has always been rooted in helping women create businesses that fit into their lives, rather than forcing them to shape their lives around their businesses.
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