Allen Bettis

Allen Bettis Email and Phone Number

Author, Speaker and Coach: Internationally recognized as a thought leader in family business governance – Keeping Family Businesses Successful Across Generations @ NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors)
Allen Bettis's Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, United States
Allen Bettis's Contact Details

Allen Bettis personal email

n/a

Allen Bettis phone numbers

About Allen Bettis

I believe in the importance of family businesses – and have devoted much of my career to helping them thrive. As an expert in family business governance and an advisor to leading business and financial families across the US, I have been privileged to assist with their boards, family councils, foundations and family offices. My unique combination of knowledge of both corporate governance and family dynamics have enabled the families I have worked with to experience unified, confident family ownership and effective oversight of their enterprises across their generations. In this new chapter of my career, I enjoy sharing knowledge my as an author, speaker and coach. Books: The Family Business Board Vol. 1: Purpose and Structure (2015), and The Family Business Board Vol. 2: Governance for Agility and Growth (2016) published by the National Association of Corporate Directors. "Creating a Board for Continuity and Growth," chapter in Life Cycle of a Family Business, published by Globe Law and Business (2021.)Articles for NACD Private Company Directorship Magazine:"Manage Costs to Maximize Board Value," May 2021."Succession in the Time of COVID: Do You Need an Emergency Plan?" (Dec 2020.)"Getting Beyond the Cost of Harmony: Pivotal Moments for Family Business Board Leadership," (Sept 2020.)PROFESSIONAL SPEAKERI enjoy speaking at national professional meetings. Recent venues have included the Campden Families in Business Conference, the Women’s Corporate Directors Conference, and the Family Business Network. Presentation topics have included:• Confident and Committed: Preparing Effective Next Generation Owners • Cultivating a Great Relationship Between the Family and the Board • Stimulating Cycles of Renewal in the Family Enterprise • Preparing the Next Generation Shareholders for a Global Business Environment• Organizing Family Owners to Utilize a Strong Board • Leading Change in Family Governance • Leadership Succession: How Boards Establish the Right Process• Getting the Most from Independent Directors for your Family Business
COACHDrawing on my expertise in corporate and family governance and my skills in counseling psychology, I am an effective coach with owners, directors and advisors. I assist clients to sharpen their vision and establish a roadmap to achieve clarity and confidence for greater success.Contact: allen.bettis@legacyassociates.com

Allen Bettis's Current Company Details
NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors)

Nacd (National Association Of Corporate Directors)

View
Author, Speaker and Coach: Internationally recognized as a thought leader in family business governance – Keeping Family Businesses Successful Across Generations
Allen Bettis Work Experience Details
  • Legacy Associates Family Business Advisors
    President: Author, Speaker, Coach Re: Family Business Governance
    Legacy Associates Family Business Advisors Jan 1997 - Present
    Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
    My current focus in sharing my experience and expertise in the area of family business governance is in the capacities of author, speaker and coach. My goal is to actively continue to contribute to the profession while having more free time to travel and enjoy leisure pursuits.I look forward to continued opportunities to speak at professional conferences. I will also be available to coach owners, directors and other family business advisors to help them master new areas of expertise.Contact: allen.bettis@legacyassociates.com
  • Legacy Associates Family Business Advisors
    President: Family Business Governance Expert And Advisor
    Legacy Associates Family Business Advisors 1997 - 2021
    Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
    Helping business-owning families create the governing structure, owner organization and enthusiasm for learning that promotes business success and unified family ownership across generations. Hired by the company and owners, and work collaboratively with their board and trusted advisors. Comprehensive assessment process produces a customized project plan with timeline, documented deliverables and periodic progress reviews. Approach ensures that family owners are engaged in the project and enhances collaborative dialogue between the owners and company board. As a result of our services our clients can:• Resolve conflicts among owners, board and managers that threaten success of the business and unity of the family• Develop effective boards and family councils to manage growing complexity of the business and owners group• Create strong succession planning to achieve highest potential for the business• Develop clear processes for accountability, support and challenge to build a culture of high performance• Prepare next generation family directors for service on the professional board
About the Principal:Earned a doctorate in counseling with a special interest in the psychology of achievement in families from Emory University. Post-doctoral study at the University of Denver in business administration and strategic planning and at the University of St. Thomas Center for Family Enterprise. Authored two books published by the National Association of Corporate Directors: The Family Business Board: Governance for Agility and Growth and The Family Business Board: Structure and Purpose. Frequent presenter at national and international professional conferences. Other professional credentials include: Board Leadership Fellow, National Association of Corporate Directors, 2016; named Governance Fellow by NACD in 2014; named Fellow of the Family Firm Institute, 2004; earned the FFI Certificate in Family Wealth Advising.
  • Nacd (National Association Of Corporate Directors)
    Board Leadership Fellow
    Nacd (National Association Of Corporate Directors) Nov 2016 - Present
    Became the first family business expert advisor and director to earn the NACD's highest certification for corporate directors.
    View
  • Nacd (National Association Of Corporate Directors)
    Author, The Family Business Board: Governance For Agility And Growth
    Nacd (National Association Of Corporate Directors) Mar 2016 - Oct 2016
    United States
    I was invited by NACD to author this 2016 volume in their Director's Handbook Series. Covers how to create a board development plan to enable the business to capture larger opportunities. As past president and chairman of the NACD Minnesota Chapter, I have been a frequent speaker on private and family company governance for regional and national programs including: "Smart Growth: How Family and Privately Owned Companies Use Their Boards for Critical Choices""Creating Cultures for Innovation in Family Owned Companies""High Performance Cultures in Family Controlled Companies," "Organizing the Next Generation for Effective Ownership"In September of 2016, Allen was awarded the highest education credential awarded to NACD members - the NACD Governance Leadersip Fellow Credential.
    View
  • The Family Firm Institute
    Fellow
    The Family Firm Institute May 2004 - Present
    Earned the designation as a Fellow in this international association of family business advisors through extensive experience with owners and directors of family businesses. I also earned the FFI Certificate in Family Wealth Advising for my work on family governance with family offices. Currently serve as a member of the Strategic Planning and Nominations Committees for FFI. Presentations for the annual FFI conference include: "Governance Challenges for Family Business," "Preparing Next Generation Family Directors for the Corporate Board," and "The Agile Family Business: What to do When the Company Needs a Better Board."
    View
  • Campden Wealth
    Conference Presenter And Moderator
    Campden Wealth 2002 - Present
    Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area
    A program advisor and frequent speaker for this international organization serving owners of substantial family enterprises. Previous presentations include: "Engaging the Next Generation in Entrepreneurship and Innovation" "Linking the Family Council with the Corporate Board" "Preparing Successful Heirs""Cultivating the Alliance Among Board, Family and Management for High Performance"
    View
  • Private Directors Association
    Member
    Private Directors Association Sep 2016 - Present
    Chicago, Il
    The Private Directors Association strives to create value through board formation, support excellent practices in board governance, and provide a network to connect individuals with private companies.
  • National Association Of Corporate Directors
    Board Governance Fellow
    National Association Of Corporate Directors Sep 2002 - 2016
  • Institute For Family Owned Business
    Faculty - Family Business Governance Conference
    Institute For Family Owned Business 2006 - 2009
    Freeport, Maine
    Annual summer institute in Maine for owners and directors of family businesses learning to build and use an effective board of directors.

Allen Bettis Skills

Entrepreneurship Strategic Planning Management Consulting Leadership Executive Coaching Leadership Development Public Speaking Succession Planning Business Strategy Governance Coaching Organizational Development Family Business Small Business Business Planning Start Ups Team Building Strategy Mergers And Acquisitions Corporate Governance Organizational Effectiveness Consulting Nonprofits Board Development Executive Management Non Profits Board Governance Fundraising Wealth Estate Planning Personal Development Workshop Facilitation Mergers Conflict Resolution Philanthropy Venture Capital Program Development

Allen Bettis Education Details

Frequently Asked Questions about Allen Bettis

What company does Allen Bettis work for?

Allen Bettis works for Nacd (National Association Of Corporate Directors)

What is Allen Bettis's role at the current company?

Allen Bettis's current role is Author, Speaker and Coach: Internationally recognized as a thought leader in family business governance – Keeping Family Businesses Successful Across Generations.

What is Allen Bettis's email address?

Allen Bettis's email address is al****@****tes.com

What is Allen Bettis's direct phone number?

Allen Bettis's direct phone number is (763) 757*****

What schools did Allen Bettis attend?

Allen Bettis attended Emory University, University Of St. Thomas, University Of Denver, Wofford College.

What are some of Allen Bettis's interests?

Allen Bettis has interest in Science And Technology, Education, Environment, Economic Empowerment.

What skills is Allen Bettis known for?

Allen Bettis has skills like Entrepreneurship, Strategic Planning, Management Consulting, Leadership, Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, Public Speaking, Succession Planning, Business Strategy, Governance, Coaching, Organizational Development.

Not the Allen Bettis you were looking for?

View similar profiles

Free Chrome Extension

Find emails, phones & company data instantly

Find verified emails from LinkedIn profiles
Get direct phone numbers & mobile contacts
Access company data & employee information
Works directly on LinkedIn - no copy/paste needed
Get Chrome Extension - Free

Aero Online

Your AI prospecting assistant

Download 750 million emails and 100 million phone numbers

Access emails and phone numbers of over 750 million business users. Instantly download verified profiles using 20+ filters, including location, job title, company, function, and industry.