David Cole
Chairman at Auto HarvestI have known Phil for many years in a number of roles with a variey of empoyers. He is very intelligent, a hard worker and has a terrific grasp of critical issues in the auto industry. I have also been impressed with his dedication to excellence in all that he has pursued. He is a team player and of very high integrity. I recommend Phil without reservation.
Dave Cole
Mike Collins
Teacher of Social Studies at Livingston High SchoolPhil and I worked together at D&B’s Milwaukee Wisconsin office. He brought an optimistic and up-beat approach to selling to his team and the entire office. Phil excelled in sales call planning as well as new customer acquisition strategies.
Keith Burns
Retired Managing Partner at Ernst & YoungI worked directly with Phil during my time as Grand Rapids office Managing Partner. I found Phil to be detail oriented when completing a task with a focus on meeting all deadlines. Phil is a strategic thinker and was a valuable asset to me as we developed action plans at the account level. Phil has a tremendous capacity to develop relationships at the C suite level that are based upon business acumen. Phil is an effective team member, who provides coaching and insights to account teams when developing their plans. Phil also was a coach, mentor and instructor to developing executives in the areas of relationship and business development. I have served as a reference for Phil on various occasions in the past and am open to do so again.
Kristie Burns
Director of Integrated Marketing and Communications at Priority HealthI have known Phil for five years and worked with him for two and a half years at Ernst & Young where he led new business initiatives for the firm. Qualities to describe Phil:
driven, highly dependable, great relationship builder, brilliant sales mind, good listener, respected by superiors, peers and clients. I highly recommend Phil if top talent is what you are looking for.
Chuck Frayer
Partner at Crowe HorwathPhil is a terrific resource in both the small to mid size privately held and large multi national arenas. He has broad experience across a number of industries and knows how to get things done. I recommend Phil to my clients.
Erich Merkle
U.S. Sales Analyst at Ford Motor CompanyI have had the distinct pleasure of working with Phil over the years. Phil has the unique ability to assemble a strategy for going to market, communicates it and executes. His understanding of the accounting profession, automotive industry, and his businees acumen is second to none. Phil, was always a master at creating the conditions necessary to make the team and others look great in the eyes of the client. He is a tremdous partner and always works tirelessly toward an outcome where everyone can win. It’s easy to recommend Phil!
Bret Lewis
Innovative Senior Executive Responsible for Emerging Markets, Strategic Turnarounds, M&A and Profitability Improvement.I have had the pleasure of working with Phil for the past two years. Phil is extremely adept at building strategic relationships and continuously seeks opportunities that provide near and long term benefits to all organizations involved. He is willing to think out side the box and takes risks when appropriate. Phil maintains an impeccable level of integrity and his focus on trust is clearly visible in the tenure of his relationships. He has effectively maintained contacts and relationships over long periods of time, across industries and brings those to bear in his current role. Phil is grounded in his faith and family which provides confidence as he works in many facets of the business world.
Mark Imhof
Owner/Founder at The Dog GuyPhil and I worked in the Crowe Dealership consulting and audit group. Phil’s intricate knowledge and networks in the automotive industry provided great insight to identify risks to plan for future recovery. I learned a tremendous amount from Phil and enjoyed working with him.
Lorie A. Tuma, EdD, CTA
Assistant Professor at Grand Valley State UniversityI asked Phil to speak to my hospitality and event management students about their future roles as leaders in broad scopes of industry. I wanted him to share insight about the global market, networking, and the workforce – not only as it exists presently, but also as it will change over time. Phil gained instant rapport with my students because his approach to these topics was inclusive and affirmative. He explained the differences generationally, and included predictions that will have a direct effect on their success. His style was casual, yet the information he provided, left Grand Valley State University students understanding the dynamics of a marketplace that has changed more in the last five years, than in the last 50. Phil understands business, industry, networking, success, and failure. Furthermore, he shared with my students things — they needed to hear — meet many people and nurture those relationships, align your passions with community stewardship and pay it forward, fail forward – fast, and most importantly, bring a great attitude, much effort, and enthusiasm to everything you do. Phil is a most compelling speaker, a consummate professional, and definitely someone my students will remember for a long time to come. Thanks for a great day, Phil ~!
Mary Ann Tourney
Senior Director (CAE), Internal Audit, CFE, CRMAPhil Biggs was one of the most customer focused professional I have worked with in a public accounting firm. His attention and recognition of his customer’s needs are excellent.