Optimism and Opportunity: A New Leadership Era

We’re excited to introduce you to our new EFBC President for 2024-2025, Darrin Shillair! To kick off his tenure, Darrin has shared a heartfelt video message and a thoughtful letter with our valued members.

Dear Members,

As I step into the role of president of the board of the EFBC, I am filled with a profound sense of optimism and excitement. It is truly an honor to serve a community of dedicated family business owners and entrepreneurs who play such a pivotal role in our economy and society.  As business owners and entrepreneurs, I believe we all are optimists at heart, otherwise we would never take the risks required.  We believe in the future and believe that our businesses will thrive, and I believe the same for the EFBC.

Our organization has always been a beacon of support and guidance for family businesses, and I am looking forward to building on this legacy. I am particularly optimistic about the future because of the strength and resilience I see in each of you. Your dedication to your businesses and to this organization is truly inspiring.

In the coming months, I will be sharing with you our strategic plan, which has been crafted with great care and insight by our Board of Directors and staff. This plan is designed to ensure the continued growth and prosperity of our organization, and I believe will set a strong foundation for our future.

I will be asking to visit each of your forums in the coming months, and I’m looking forward to discussing our plans with you, getting to know more members, and hopefully convincing you to help us achieve those goals.

Thank you for your continued support and commitment to our organization. I look forward to working closely with each of you and to hearing your ideas and feedback. Together, we can achieve remarkable things and ensure a prosperous future for all our members.

Let’s embrace the future with optimism and enthusiasm, knowing that our collective efforts will make a lasting impact.

Warm regards,

Darrin Shillair – EFBC President 2024-2025