"As Loyd is fond of saying, “The reason the grass is greener on the other side of the fence is because that’s where they installed the septic lines.” I’ve seen several suspiciously looking green fields in my career. Here are a couple of reasons I enjoy being on this side of the fence with all of you at Mitek.
First, we have strategic vision. Sure this can be a lofty topic that is not nearly as fun to discuss as new equipment or new products, but companies don’t exist long without strategic vision. We have to know what we are good at, what we are not good at, and where we want to go. We have good long term thinking at Mitek, and it keeps us all headed in the same direction together.
Second, culture is a priority. Whenever I want to hire someone at the plant, I inevitability get asked the same question by either Walter or Loyd, “How will they fit in with the team?” How many sports teams were filled with stars and had a terrible record? How many companies were filled with great resumes and failed? Our commitment to hiring the right people makes us special.
Former Notre Dame Head Football Coach Lou Holtz says every member of a team needs to know three things from the people around them: Can I trust you? Are you committed to excellence? Do you care about me? I believe if all of us can continue to answer ‘Yes’ to these questions, Mitek will be the right side of the fence to be on for years to come."