Loyalty, dedication and passion for the best. Best quality, best work, best overall customer experience. John Vento is the founder of CIS Office Installers headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa. John spent several years at Westinghouse Furniture Systems before launching CIS in 1983; and after nearly 38 years in business, he is very proud of the reputation that CIS has earned as an ethical and high quality service organization. CIS offices are lined with letters of commendation from customers whose expectations were exceeded by CIS service. John continues to move the company forward with his impeccable quality standards and unending commitment to service. John is also a loving father of three, an introspective musician (www.johnvento.com), and a gracious philanthropist. He has helped to create many small businesses by supporting and mentoring young entrepreneurs, in addition to offering encouragement to new and veteran musicians. Together with well-known Pittsburgh venue owner and champion of live music, Ron ‘Moondog’ Esser, he co-founded the non-profit organization Band Together Pittsburgh (www.bandtogetherpgh.org) inspired by the belief that music has the power to unify the world. Band Together Pittsburgh offers several inclusive outreach programs that use music to inspire and enrich the lives of those on the autism spectrum, enabling integration with family, friends, and society as a whole. They provide innovative programming, experiences, and vocational opportunities for those on the spectrum. “We want folks to see how beautiful and talented those on the autism spectrum really are,” he says. “You would have to come to one of our autism friendly music events to see first-hand what I’m trying to say. It’s amazing on every level.” His passion for autism awareness is quite personal. “My godson is on the spectrum, as well as others in our family.”Of course, it’s purely logical that Vento would realize great support in his hometown. His steely resistance to categorization is the very essence and backbone of Pittsburgh. Built by a veritable melting pot of blue-collar workers, the once-gritty city has risen from the slag heap, through the smoke and haze, to become a sparkling, spectacular hub of culture and learning. Yet, it remains true to its deeply-forged identity. Those who know him describe John as a truly humble, loving, and grateful person, who treasures his faith, family, and friends. This comes across loud and clear in his honest, from-the-heart leadership style.