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What It has Meant to me to be a Silver Fox Advisor

What It Has Meant To Me To Be a Silver Fox Advisor

George Connelly
A Silver Fox Advisor

I have been a member of the Silver Fox Advisors since 2000, but became aware of the organization in 1995.  I had joined a CEO Roundtable in 1993, and was made the ‘facilitator’ that year, which meant I was invited to attend meetings of the CEO Roundtable Steering Committee.  The Foxes who attended each advised a Roundtable, and had an impressive career as an entrepreneur or high- ranking executive in a Fortune 100 Company.  I was impressed by each of them, so I considered it an honor to be invited to join the organization in 2000. No matter where I have gone since then, telling people that I am a Silver Fox Advisor has always brought a positive response, as people who know the organization have a high regard for it.

I have appreciated the chance to surround myself with men and women whom I know I can count on when I have a client who needs their background to deal with a problem beyond my own expertise.  Those whom I have referred to a Silver Fox Advisor have always thanked me for making the connection and spoken of the positive results from that relationship.

As the years have passed, I have gone from being one of the youngest Foxes to one of the elders at age 80.  I remain impressed by the quality and talents of the members who have joined us over the last 25 years, and am confident that the future of the organization remains strong.