Gary B. Cohen Author of Just Ask Leadership

BIO: Gary Cohen co-founded a call-center company in 1987 with just $4,000. ACI Telecentrics, Inc. grew from 2 to 2,200 employees. He and his partner took the company public.

Gary Cohen Co-founded CO2 Partners (based in Minneapolis). Gary is managing Partner of the company.

City Business, a Minneapolis/St. Paul publication, recognized Gary as one of its “40 Under 40” award winners for business accomplishments and community contributions. Gary has served on the board of nine different organizations, ranging from non-profits to financial institutions. And, he’s frequently asked to contribute to articles on leadership, executive, and talent development. In the past year, he has been quoted in USA Today, The Washington Post, Business Week, The Wall Street Journal Europe & Asia Editions, Chief Learning Officer, Investor’s Business Daily, Training Magazine, and many other HR, training and industrial publications.

Gary received his undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota and attended Harvard Business School Owner/President Management Program. He also participated in several leadership programs (including the Covey Leadership Center and Disney University) and was nominated as a Crown Fellow at the Aspen Institute.