A Chat With Harvey Dean, president/CEO, Pitsco

CS: How long were you a teacher before you started the business?
Dean: I was a teacher for four years in Oklahoma, then I taught at a university for four years. I got a couple of degrees post-bachelor’s degree, but I was also teaching out there.

CS: Career-wise, what’s been your greatest challenge?
Dean: I think it’s been maintaining a dynamic place for people to work. Where they feel a part of it, and they feel responsible and appreciated. We’re still just a small company, but when you get more than 50 people, you have to be very sure that you keep everybody going down the same route, on the same page, with purpose and passion. As you get to 100 employees, it’s still important, but it’s that much harder.