Aug 29, 2023
Christina Keller is the CEO of Cascade Engineering, an engineering and manufacturing firm that knows a people-centric culture is key to its success. Celebrating 50 years of operations, with a triple bottom line approach since day one, Christina and the Cascade team are committed to making their business a force for good for all stakeholders. Cascade is B Corp certified, a Certified Women's Business Enterprise, and a Credentialed Partner of Partners for a Racism Free Community.
In our conversation, Christina shares the recognition that employees' basic needs must be met, including mental and physical health, transportation to work, and childcare; the importance of long-term thinking; and the financial, innovation, and culture benefits of engaging employees' individual purpose, through welfare to work programs, engaging returning citizens from incarceration, and supporting passion projects.
Additional Resources
Visit Cascade Engineering’s Website
- Eisenhower Matrix Tool
- Work/Family Balance Program Cascade Engineering Ron Brown Award
- Pink Carts
- BBC video about Cascade's Program for Returning Citizens Reduces Recidivism
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