– "The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual."

 - Vince Lombardi

Every milestone, in life and in business, is worth celebrating…and no one can appreciate the achievement of a first anniversary more than those whose efforts were blended to successfully arrive at this monumental day.  July 1, 2004, capped off GBI Cincinnati’s inaugural year filled with new opportunity, budding relationships and aspirations well on their way to being fulfilled.

GBI’s first anniversary was commemorated with a (surprise?) party congratulating GBI Founder and President, Kevin Bevan. Beyond the great lunch, great cake, and gifts for the boss was the presence of three very important members of the GBI Extended Family.  Mr. Stan Davidson, stepfather of Bevan, Cincinnati Lamb’s Vice President of Global Distribution and friend Ron Hoffman, and Mr. Ulrich (Uli) Thoma of Mexico based manufacturing company Industrias Norm.  The presence of and time spent with these three exceptional gentlemen highlighted the afternoon’s event, and well represented the foundation, the future and the infinite and excellent potential of GBI Cincinnati.

Utilizing the skills and business expertise brought from many combined years of service with Cincinnati Machine, this team of individuals of which GBI Cincinnati is comprised has worked diligently to create the dynamic environment that is GBI.  Onward and upward toward the achievements of  the sophomore year!