NEW EXECUTIVES - At the Helm

Her childhood dream came true in August when she replaced her father, J.D. Stephens, as company president. Her father remains on the company's board as chairman, while her brother, Sandy Stephens, is vice president of operations.

The family business is just that, Horan points out, even for employees who don't share a surname. She feels that all 130 employees are part of her family, and that's why she has scheduled quarterly reviews with employees to keep the lines of communication open.