Driving Business Growth Through Inclusion and Purpose With Dan LaTurno

Dan LaTurno is President and CEO of Peoria Production Solutions, a Peoria, Illinois–based contract manufacturing company dedicated to providing meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Under Dan's leadership since 2019, the company has nearly doubled its annual sales from $18 million to over $34 million, expanded to two locations, and grown its workforce from 140 to more than 220 workers, with a remarkable turnover rate of just 2%. With over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and operations management, Dan is recognized for his commitment to inclusive hiring and for championing opportunities for neurodiverse individuals and people on the autism spectrum.

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In an era where diversity and inclusion are often buzzwords, how do you create an environment where these values are genuinely at the heart of your business strategy? Can an organization thrive while also making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals often overlooked by traditional hiring practices?

For Dan LaTurno, the answer lies in embracing inclusion as both a core value and a business advantage. Dan believes that the key to success is not just focusing on profit margins but creating opportunities for those who face the greatest barriers to employment. His company operates as a nonprofit yet performs with the efficiency of a for-profit business. The focus is clear: employ individuals with disabilities and provide them with a supportive and respectful workplace, where their unique skills are not only welcomed but celebrated.

In this episode of In Good Company: Where Relationships Drive Results, Lisa Kilrea is joined by Dan LaTurno, President and CEO of Peoria Production Solutions, to discuss the intersection of business growth and inclusion. They explore how Dan's leadership has propelled the company's impressive growth while staying true to its mission of employing individuals with disabilities. Dan also offers valuable insights into navigating the challenges of scaling while staying aligned with core values.