July 24, 2024 – Cleveland, Ohio – Young & Associates (Y&A) is proud to announce the successful completion of the renowned Scalerator® program by key members of its leadership team. Jerry Sutherin, CEO; Joanne Sutherin; Michael Gerbick, President; Ollie Sutherin, CFO; Nicole Conrad, Director of Marketing; and Clarissa Sinchak, Director of Human Resources, have graduated from the intensive program aimed at accelerating Y&A’s revenue growth, profitably, and sustainably.
Implementing Scalerator® Principles
Since January 2024, the Y&A leadership team has been diligently working under the guidance of the Scalerator® program, focusing on the three critical elements of scaling up – Customers, Capacity, and Cash. On July 24th, they presented their ScalePlan at MAGNET in Cleveland, Ohio, detailing their strategies for achieving and sustaining growth in the coming years.
“The Scalerator® program has provided us with invaluable insights and tools to drive our growth objectives,” said Jerry Sutherin, CEO of Young & Associates. “Our primary focus has always been to help community financial institutions ensure sustainability while achieving their strategic goals. We are excited to implement these new concepts to enhance our support for our clients.”
About the Scalerator® Program
The Scalerator® program is a proven, results-driven initiative designed to help entrepreneurial leaders rapidly and sustainably grow their businesses. The program consists of a unique blend of proprietary tools, frameworks, team exercises, and faculty-led discussions that have propelled nearly 400 companies into new growth trajectories. Participants from Scalerator® NEO have reported transformative impacts on their businesses, newfound growth opportunities, and enhanced resilience.
The program is delivered by a world-class team of practitioner-academics who have experience growing companies and have taught scaling strategies at prestigious institutions such as Harvard, Columbia, and Babson. The Scalerator® NEO program was brought to Northeast Ohio in 2017 by the Burton D. Morgan Foundation and the Richard J. Fasenmyer Foundation and continues to be supported due to its success. Scalerator® NEO is offered at no cost to selected companies, making it a highly competitive and sought-after program.
Young & Associates looks forward to implementing Scalerator® principles across the organization to drive sustained growth in the years ahead. By passing on these principles to its clients, Y&A aims to further assist community financial institutions in ensuring sustainability while achieving their strategic goals.
For more information about Young & Associates and their participation in the Scalerator® program, please contact:
Nicole Conrad
Director of Marketing
Young & Associates
Email: [email protected]
About Young & Associates: Young & Associates, Inc. is a leading provider of consulting, education, and outsourcing services to community financial institutions nationwide. Founded in 1978, the firm offers expertise in a wide range of services including risk management, strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and more.
About Scalerator®: Scalerator® is a rigorous, cohort-based program designed to help entrepreneurial leaders quickly, profitably, and sustainably grow their businesses. Since its inception, Scalerator has facilitated the growth of nearly 400 companies worldwide through its unique approach combining academic insights and practical business strategies.
