As a shareholder at North Group, Craig brings 25+ years of experience as an executive in business, finance and nonprofit leadership. Before joining North Group, 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 PwC 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 has served on the Board of Directors of Bridge of Hope and Love Inc. Craig is an active member of Neffsville Mennonite Church and is currently an Elder at the church. Craig and his wife, Ann, enjoy traveling, sports, and spending time with their adult children Ryan and Mollie, Kayla, and Bryce, and are enjoying the newest member of the family — their grandson Jackson.

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, climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, and cycled around Crater Lake

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