VHI Mountain Retreat

VHI personnel in first row – Tim Phillips, IT Director, President David Gee, Consultant Annette Petrick, CFO Bruce Gee. Rear – Director of Operations Connie Alexander, Intermodal Manager Denise Galloway, Agent Cindy Kennebeck and Sales & Marketing Director, Connie Whitley.

Key VHI personnel retreated to a mountain resort in Syria , VA for a strategic planning session in July. The 2-day event spurred thinking and planning in an environment away from telephones and other responsibilities. (The rustic resort had no phones and no television but lots of grouped rocking chairs on porches overlooking the mountains.) It also allowed attendees to get to know each other better and understand the needs and capabilities of each person.

“It was perfect for our purpose,” stated CFO Bruce Gee. “We wanted to look at the growth we have enjoyed in the last two years, our various divisions and the best placement of our fine personnel, to best benefit our customers and carriers.”

VHI adopted a strategic plan some four years ago which is updated annually to keep pace with trends, customer requirements and the introduction of new technology and procedures. Said Gee, “In an industry where change is the norm, we take time to consider our future, plan in advance and use the minds of our key personnel doing what they do best – thinking and planning.”