As a Partner at North Group, Craig brings 20+ years of experience as an executive in business, finance and nonprofit leadership. Most recently he was CEO of Ten Thousand Villages, the world’s largest fair trade retailer, and recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies. Craig’s business experience also includes working as a CPA at Price Waterhouse and serving as President of Dutchman Hospitality, a family-owned group of restaurants, hotels and gift shops.
Craig enjoys working with business owners and leadership teams and serves on the Board of Directors of Bridge of Hope National and is an active member of Neffsville Mennonite Church. In his spare time, Craig and his wife, Ann, enjoy traveling, sports, and spending time with their adult children – Ryan and Mollie, Kayla, and Bryce.
Best vacation:
A two week road trip out West with family and friends including visits to Sedona, the Grand Canyon, Yosemite National Park and Muir Woods
People would be surprised to know:
I went skydiving!
The stat from my life that I would most like to see:
The number of opportunities that were right in front of me and I didn’t see them
Life lesson:
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead