I have worked with Dean the past 2 years as a strategic business partner for our GreatStuff(TM) enterprise. Dean is entrepreneurial at the heart of everything he does and leads his team by example. He is driven, trustworthy and always transparent which makes is easy to work alongside him to pressure test ideas and challenge the status quo. He is not afraid to make tough choices to see brands reach their full potential. I admire and respect his work ethic and consider him not only a colleague, but a friend.

I have worked with Dean in a number of different capacities -- client, colleague, friend. We've researched business opportunities together, and have engaged in investment deals together. I cannot think of another person I've met in business that I trust more implicitly. He is a good human, always looking out for others around him, and cares so deeply. His integrity is second to none, and his kindness and thoughtfulness is exemplary. I will always consider 100% of business opportunities that present themselves when Dean is involved. I am a lucky person to know him, both inside and outside of business.

My partners and I have dealt with hundreds of CEOs over the last 30 years, and Dean is as bright, creative and driven as they come. We appreciate his positive attitude, warmth and enthusiasm he shares with everyone on his team, including outside advisors like us. We highly recommend Dean as a business partner. My partners and I have dealt with hundreds of CEOs over the last 30 years, and Dean is as bright, creative and driven as they come. We appreciate his positive attitude, warmth and enthusiasm he shares with everyone on his team, including outside advisors like us. We highly recommend Dean as a business partner.

Dean stands out as an incredibly resourceful leader who builds and inspires effective teams. He has an innate understanding of how to get things done and ability to forge win-win partnerships with suppliers and customers to accomplish mutual goals. I believe that his style and attention to priorities helps build resilience in his company.