Marty Kanan
King Nut Cos.
Education: Bachelor’s degree, Michigan State University
What Guides My Decision Making: A balanced decision that is best for my customers, employees and company
Favorite Quote: “If you can imagine it, you can dream it. If you can dream it, you can become it.” — William Arthur Ward
First Thing I Do When I Start My Day: Make the bed
What Motivates Me: Purpose and passion
Most Important Leadership Quality: Being helpful to employees, leadership by example, transparency, motivation and innovation
If I Could Have Any Other Job: Music producer
Proudest Moment: Working alongside my father for over 33 years
Theme Song of My Leadership Style: “Entry of the Gladiators”
My Very First Job and What I Learned From It: Cook. I learned how to grill great hamburgers.
Hobby/Passion: Music
Where I Will Be In 10 Years: On the beach!