Mike Henning is a consultant and speaker on family business issues. In 1985 he founded the Henning Family Business Center (HFBC), a consulting firm for families in business. In addition to having over 30 years experience as a business owner, Mike is also a former high school teacher. HFBC works to help family businesses both grow and resolve conflict by assisting in the development of family and business plans, training of family members, and handling estate, succession and business control issues. Visit www.mikehenning.com to learn more.

Tim Holt is NSSEA’s President/CEO. He periodically writes about current trends in the school market and how they affect NSSEA members.

Rich Kizer and Georganne Bender, professional speakers and nationally-recognized experts on consumer trends and retail marketing, write the Retail Rx column. From tips on how to properly display a new product to advice on how to open a second store, the duo helps members maneuver through the world of retail. Visit www.kizerandbender.com or www.kizerandbender.blogspot.com to learn more.

Karen Prince is NSSEA's Director of Member Services. Her column is aimed at keeping Essentials readers informed on the latest member-related news and programs.

Bob Stimolo is NSSEA's Official School Market Consultant and President of the School Market Research Institute (SMRI) in Haddam, CT. He's an education marketing consultant and a longtime Essentials columnist. Bob's has also contributed to The State of the School Market Report. Visit the SMRI Website at www.smriinc.com.