ASW CEO André Thornton is featured in the Smart Business July 1 edition. In the article, the former slugger discusses how he has led ASW through the lingering effects of the 2008 recession. Thornton discusses the importance of leadership, which includes empowering individuals within the company. In the article he states, “I need to have the right people in place to help promote, direct, guide and advocate the vision throughout our organization. That’s through leaders both formal and informal.... They have to be people that have the respect of the organization. What I mean by that is they are not only saying something, they are doing it. Their lifestyle and management style is one of respect and one of integrity.” Click here for the full article.