About the Junto Collaborative


The Junto Company has created a unique collaborative group of entrepreneurial business leaders – in the spirit of Benjamin Franklin’s passion for bringing people together to network, share insights, incubate ideas, and improve the community.

The Junto Collaborative convenes periodically to do just that. Members seek out common ground and ways to coordinate their activities both professionally and personally.

Current members of the Junto Collaborative include:

Hugh Cathey, Columbus Partners
Paul Kudlak, The Junto Company
Jim Mermis, The Junto Company
Mike Suddendorf, Finch Marketing
John Trott, Area 7 Local Workforce Development Board

Ben Franklin was the consummate entrepreneur, inventor, scientist, statesman, and citizen. That’s why he so appropriately serves as the inspirational “founder” of The Junto Company.