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Name
Thomas B. Emigh
First Name
Tom
Last Name
Emigh
Metropolitan Area
Grand Rapids
State
MI
Industries Served
Business Services, Communications, Education/Training, Entrepreneurial, Not For Profit, Security
Expertise
Administration, Executive Management, General Business, HR/Employment, Operations, Project Management
Associations
License or Certification
Mediator
Business Background
28 years of professional and business experience including significant experience in education and nonprofit organizations. Strong operational and administrative background. Entrepreneur and business owner.
College or University
Wheaton College, Western Michigan University, Michigan State University
Degrees
BS, MA, PhD (ABD)
Biography

Tom Emigh is motivated to help individuals and organizations succeed in the face of complex challenges, and embraces conflict for the opportunities it presents for success.  With a masters degree in Counseling Psychology and Ph.D. coursework in Leadership and Organizational Development, Tom has the perfect academic background to complement his strong interpersonal skills that combine to make him and excellent mediator for  business disputes.

Tom has significant experience in nonprofit and educational organizations. Additionally, he is the cofounder of Acorn Leadership, a leadership consulting firm focused on helping others building the desire and capacity to lead well. In his diverse experiences, Tom has developed a reputation for balancing attention to detail with a high value for people and relationships, all while maintaining a calm and focused presence.

Tom has also developed leadership programs for and consulted with organizations ranging in size from very large, complex multi-billion dollar enterprises to smaller start-up businesses, nonprofits and churches.

Colleagues and clients note that Tom’s strengths include the ability to listen intently, quickly grasping the “big picture” and related implications. They also describe a deep understanding of how organizations work, excellent decision-making and leadership, keen insights, and a robust sense of humor.

Testimonials

“I have worked with Tom Emigh with several of our mutual clients and I have found to have Tom to have not only strong analytical skills but also very active listening skills.  This has been immensely important in the type of organizational counseling and coaching that we do.  Tom has at times amazed me with his insights to the same set of facts, which attest to his ability to absorb and process a variety of facts and very quickly.   He will be most beneficial to anyone requiring mediation services, especially with complex fact-structures.” 

Grand Rapids, MI

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