Nolan Peer Reference
Our Board has been uniformly impressed with Rick's deep understanding of what makes a high tech software company successful, and an insightful overseer of our executive's team execution. more >
Dreman CIO Reference
I can wholeheartedly recommend him as a person who is scrupulously honest, a highly knowledgeable and active Director, and someone who is a very strong business and investment executive. more >
Gilmour CEO Reference
He is gifted as a CEO, board member, consultant, strategist ... Rick understands entrepreneurs because, of course, he is one. more >
Massy Peer Reference
As chair of Diebold's Strategic Focus Committee, he is bringing a level of planning experience and expertise not previously seen at the company... reminds me of the most successful of my former students at teh Stanford Business School. more >
Goldstein Peer Reference
His keen understanding of the rhythm of technological change and his ability to convert research data into understandable industry trends ... I have known Rick for over 35 years and I cannot think of a more capable and effective business mentor. more >
Brownstein Peer Reference
... our great appreciation for your efforts not only as a member of the Board and most recently its Chairman, but also for your expert advice and mentoring ... more >
Mahoney CEO Reference
He is a respected director on the Diebold board and chairman of our Strategic Focus Committee. I am sure that Rick can assist you in strategy formulation, marketing, product development and differentiation, competitive tactics, industry direction ... more >
BlueGill CEO Reference
Others will attest to is accomplishments in strategy and management; I can also say that he is a very effective CEO mentor. more >
Givray CEO Reference
Rick always appeared to be independent from, yet knowledgeable of, internal prejudices and biases that allowed him to be more objective and thus extremely effective. more >
Rockart Board Reference
as CEO of Comshare, he led the company through two almost complete changes in its core business ... major suite is his deep insight into the future of technology ... wide range of contacts throughout the industry. more >
Underwood CEO Reference
As the designated CEO coach, his guidance was invaluable in terms of navigating complex funding transactions, raising capital, executive management, and board management. more >
Klein CEO Reference
He is a great source for new and innovative ideas and always presents an unexpected perspecitve to any strategy discussion ... highly recommend him in the role of a strategic coach for CEO's. more >
Spike Peer Reference
He establishes his credibility rapidly through his questions and observations. My statement to you is that Rick has been very effective in the strategy formulations for businesses, which are delicate to portray, particularly if they involve a change in direction for the company. more >
Ganster CEO Reference
on a more personal note, I have never met anyone who has stimulated me more intellectually than Rick Crandall. He thinks out-of-the-box, he sees the big picture, he creates opportunity out of chaos, and he does all of these things with a practical, down-to-earth style that makes working with him fun. more >
