Vantaggi
I really respected the former CEO, Jeff Tennyson. He genuinely cared about Lima and the people who worked there.
Svantaggi
After Josh Woodward took over and promoted Bill, the culture shifted into more of a “good old boys” environment, where poor treatment from leadership became normalized and there was a growing disconnect between leaders and the employees doing the day-to-day work. Layoffs have been ongoing for several years, and while the company once had a strong base of talent, many of the people I worked with have either been laid off or have chosen to leave. It also didn’t reflect well when the company moved into a high-end new building following multiple rounds of layoffs. More recently, it seems that many of the remaining employees are being promoted to Senior Vice President roles, which, frankly, doesn’t align with the scope of experience or responsibilities typically associated with those titles. This seems like a grasp at straws to maintain the remainig talent they have, but certainly questionable leadership decision making. It’s disappointing to see Lima now, especially given the company’s original potential.
