Dick Heimann Quotes (3 Quotes)

Someone has to be there to guard the gates to make sure we do things right and to defend the company.

Sid and I have had a succession plan in place for the last five years. Its not something decided a week ago or over dinner. It was a plan we all felt comfortable with. If someone can learn the easier way rather than the hard way, the whole company will benefit.

Normally, its not healthy when a father tutors their own adult children. Sids sons all called me Uncle Dick. Its easier to take something from an uncle than parents. On that basis, there was immediate trust because he knew there was no hidden agenda. He was a significant owner of the company and never felt threatened.