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Steve Visser
President

Industry Experience Since:
1978


Steve has been President of Workplace Resource since 1999 and began working for Herman Miller, Inc. in 1978. He leads the dealership's Leadership Committee and since 1999 under his guidance, the dealership has been successfully transformed into a high performing financially successful business with operations in Austin, San Antonio, in the South Texas Rio Grande Valley and in Louisiana.

In addition to his role as the dealership President, Steve currently serves on the following business boards, committees and organizations: Team Member - Herman Miller Dealer Steering Council Sales Committee - since 2001, Chairman - Herman Miller Dealer Steering Council Sales Committee - since 2005 and Board Member - Dealer Performance Review Board - since 2001.

Prior to becoming President of Workplace Resource, Steve served Herman Miller, Inc. in manufacturing roles (1978 - 1983), in sales coordination roles (1983 - 1986) and in other management positions. From 1986 through 1999, he held positions of increasing responsibility with Milcare Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Herman Miller, Inc., specializing in the design, manufacturing and installation of systems furniture and modular casework for the healthcare industry. His positions with Milcare Inc. included Customer Service Manager, Operations Manager, and Director of Operations West. As Director of Operations West, Steve held full responsibility for a very substantial business unit with operations throughout the Western United States.

Steve holds a Bachelor of Business Administration - Management from Northwood University in Cedar Hill, Texas and a Masters Certification in Management Education from Hope College of Holland, Michigan. In addition, he has attended numerous corporate sponsored development courses in the fields of management, sales development, organizational development, financial planning, human resources, communication, leadership and quality improvement.