Russell Gentner
Chief executive officer and chairman, Gentner Communication Corp.
VITAL STATISTICS
Age: 38.
Where born: Salt Lake City.
Family: Wife Chris and children Jenny, 13 and David, 10.
Education: University of Utah: Master's of Business Administration and bachelor's of science in electrical engineering. Skyline High School.
Primary products: Broadcast equipment, teleconferencing products and conference-call service.
Primary markets: Broadcast and telecommunications.
Number of employees: 75.
Annual sales: $10 million.
PERSONALITY PROFILE
First "real" job: KSL Radio and TV.
Management style: Hands-on, people oriented and growth driven.
Strategy for success: Develop a clear vision. Set obtainable objectives and remember that people are your only real asset.
A memorable failure: None, just a lot of "growth experiences."
Leisure time and hobbies: Skiing and Lake Powell.
Favorite book and movie: Book: The last one I read. Movie: "Dances with Wolves."