Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Surrounded by Excellence

I had the pleasure of working with Doug Ducey for 8 years during Cold Stone Creamery’s growth from a relatively unknown concept with only a handful of stores, to a powerhouse brand of over 1400 locations. I have worked with Doug Ducey as a franchisee, an area-developer, and as a valued member of the Executive Team. Doug is one of the most passionate, visionary, and dedicated leaders I have ever worked with, and he possesses a special gift for uniting people of diverse viewpoints into a focused course of action that creates success for all. I can think of no greater application for this talent than getting our Great State of Arizona back on track. Doug has my full support and unconditional endorsement, and I know that he will help lead us to a brighter tomorrow for every Arizonan!

Sheldon Harris
President & CEO, Smartway Advisors
Past President, Cold Stone Creamery

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

By Building Friendships, You Serve the Community

Doug Ducey and his family were very warm and nice to me when I moved to their neighborhood. Not only they were welcoming but the Ducey's introduced me to new friends and people I could learn from. It always impressed me how a man as busy as he was, could create the time to play with his kids in the afternoons and finish a meeting saying he had to go because he had a date with his wife. Doug would always help people whether it was finding money for a scholarship, or mentoring to become financially free. I believe a man with Doug Ducey's experience, intelligence, high morals, education and a true desire to serve others has a lot to give to this country.

Marco Antonio Regil
Mexican Television Personality

Servant Leadership Principles

Doug Ducey is a man of character who puts people first. He built an environment for continuous improvement, creating a culture of collaboration and accountability. Doug is a skilled communicator who has great foresight. A courageous leader who inspires trust and confidence, his principles of "Servant Leadership" are timeless and universal.

Rob Streett
Cold Stone Creamery Alumni

Arizona needs Doug Ducey as State Treasurer

We've known Doug Ducey through ASU and through Community Events, and he is one "bright" fellow. Doug will bring knowledge, enthusiasm, business experience, and the ability to work with others to the State Treasurer's office. Another nice thing is that Doug is not a career politician, rather he is a successful businessman, which is exactly what Arizona needs today.

Bob & Karen Hobbs

If your looking for Integrity - meet Doug Ducey

Doug Ducey is a fiercely loyal and dedicated individual. I have known him since his high school years where he demonstrated great energy and commitment for the ideals in which he believed. He is a man of great integrity, and the people of Arizona will be well served by Doug.

Scott Savage
Lifelong Friend

What other say is most important...

Public Relations is easy with Doug Ducey because his passion for results is infectious. Doug's ability to successfully lead a group toward a singular goal has been proven time and time again. Arizona needs this business approach in the Treasurer's office, and Doug Ducey will deliver.

Kevin Donnellan
Cold Stone Creamery Alumni

Doug Ducey is a Born Leader

Doug Ducey is one of the best leaders I've met in my career and travels. His focus on solving problems, integrity in dealing with people and commitment to executing flawlessly are all traits I admire. Arizona would do well to have his skills focused on solving our financial problems.

Phil Myers
Performance Edge Partners

Is it Love or Respect? Both!

Since I have known Doug for over 44 years, there are few out there that know him better than I do. Doug has the one quality that we rarely find with our public figures any more these days: integrity. Rarely a day goes by that public figures that we place our trust in are involved in some type of scandal that takes their time and energy away from the job we elected them to do...this will never be the case with Doug. He will put all his energy into doing the right thing and standing up for what he believes to be the best for all of America. He's been doing it all his life, and this election will be a boost for all of Arizona, and possibly beyond. He is a great friend, father, husband, son, leader, and most of all, I'm proud to call him "brother".

Nick Ducey

Do the Right Thing

If you have ever met with Doug in his office, you may have noticed a bar napkin pinned near his desk stating: "Do it right." and "Be on time." Doug Ducey does it right, no matter what "it" is. He does what he says he will do, gets to the core of the issues and inspires action. Doug, you are "right on time" for this new assignment - Arizona needs you now more than ever.

Kim Atkinson
Cold Stone Creamery Alumni

Examine the Details to Perform Better

My first encounter with Doug Ducey was him digging in to find out, based on the available data, what he personally needed to be working on to improve his own performance. In all my years operating at the C-Level, Doug Ducey was a first CEO to ask where do I start to raise my game. I have known Doug for years now and he is still asking the same question.

Mike Stewart
Predictive Index Arizona, Inc.

Genuine & Trustworthy Dedication

Doug Ducey is the most focused and dedicated person I know. I've worked with Doug for the better part of ten years and in that time, I have witnessed his unmatched talent for setting goals, assembling great teams, and achieving results. Doug is a high-integrity guy with a genuine interest in making people's lives better. He is consistent, steady; an excellent leader.

Kathy Heasley

Time to Choose Accountable Leaders

Doug Ducey is the rare leader who inspires others around him to do their best. I've seen first hand how Doug's honest, direct, no nonsense approach can bring responsibility, dignity and accountability to people during difficult times.

Chris Rogers
Cold Stone Creamery Alumni

Vision and Leadership from Doug Ducey

As a former McDonald's executive, I wondered if I would be able to find a business culture that would compare. I not only found one that matched; I found one that exceeded it with Cold Stone Creamery. Doug Ducey built a legacy during his tenure as CEO of Cold Stone. Doug's vision and leadership were second to none, and I had worked with some great leaders at McDonald's.

Dave Daniels
Cold Stone Creamery Alumni

Key to Learning is Listening

I had the privilege of working for Doug Ducey for 5 years. I have so many wonderful things to say about Doug, his family and his leadership. One thing that really sticks out is when I would come back from a road trip, Doug would come into my office, shut the door and ask me how we were doing and how can we do it better. He is great listener and problem solver; I always appreciated that in him.

Erin Fischer
Cold Stone Creamery Alumni

Doug Ducey -- Service to Others Matters

I had the opportunity to work with Doug Ducey at Cold Stone Creamery for nearly three years. Before I started, I had heard good things about Cold Stone's culture and I was excited to gain a position with them, but it very soon became more than just a good job. Doug's positive energy and customer focus was immediately obvious - it permeated the organization, creating an amazing level of team cohesion and camaraderie between and within the departments. I told family and friends countless times that Doug Ducey's leadership style was a model for anyone who wanted to inspire and motivate a team. I have a great deal of respect for Doug, who built a world-class organization on solid principles, respect for the individual, and an unwavering passion for service, service, service!

Tom Streveler
Cold Stone Creamery Alumni

Doug Ducey, Arizona's Best Choice

I met Doug Ducey while working with him at Cold Stone, and I am currently working with him at iMemories. Doug has a fantastic business mind, high integrity, and is a great leader. He is not afraid to ask the hard questions or make the tough decisions that a business needs to be stronger. Doug has the unique ability to create, communicate and execute on a vision for a business and knows how to drive results. Arizona would be fortunate to have Doug Ducey serving as our Treasurer.

Steve Krell
EVP of Operations & CFO of iMemories

Cold Stone Creamery from the beginning...

As the Founder of Cold Stone Creamery I was extremely proud to call Doug Ducey my partner. He always had the franchisees' best interest in mind and we built a world class brand. I can honestly say that Doug and I were partners for over 10 years and never had a cross word. His business skills and commitment to excellence will serve Arizona well.

Don Sutherland
Founder of Cold Stone Creamery

The Real Doug Ducey Story

Many people come to the understanding that we are put on this earth to make it a better place for others. In our travels we meet people that embody the principles of "Serving Others" through our connections at work, charity, friendship, sporting and family events.

I have met such a person in Doug Ducey and after building a world class brand at Cold Stone Creamery he has his sights set on helping others here in the state of Arizona by serving as our State Treasurer.

This blog is to set the record straight and offer a place where those that know Doug best can share with others the real story of Doug Ducey.

Enjoy the many posts to come about Doug Ducey from others that know him best...

Kevin Myers