PHILIP ANSON JR.
CEO, STS AVIATION GROUP, JENSEN BEACH
STS provides maintenance and engineering services to operators of large commercial and military aircraft. The company employs about 3,000 worldwide. It provides access to its facilities for middle and high school kids to learn about aviation to stimulate grassroots interest. STS also sponsors United Way fundraisers and events.
EDUCATION: East Tennessee State University (BBA, MBA)
READING: The Goal, by Eli Goldratt. Process Improvement-focused business story. Was a required read in my MBA program and continues to influence my decisions today.
INSPIRING FLORIDIAN: The late Wayne Huizenga … who in my opinion was the greatest startup entrepreneur of our time.
MOTIVATIONAL MANTRA: ‘NO’ is easy, ‘YES’ is hard. Make the answer ‘YES’ as much as possible.
WHAT I’VE LEARNED: A positive attitude is a choice that needs to be made with every challenge.
