Dean T. Smith, President & CEO

The Michigan Business and Professional Association has, for the 2nd year in a row, selected Specialty Heat Treating, Inc. as one of West Michigan's 101 Best Companies to work for. The award was presented May 6, 2004 at the Amway Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids. Over 500 applications were received with a total of 66 actual recipients who met the criteria. Winners were selected based on: Diversity and Multiculturalism, Work-Life Balance, Employee Communication and Recognition, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Education and Development, Recruitment and Retention, Employee Motivation and Enthusiasm, Community Initiatives, Strategic Planning and Integration.