1. To Whom It May Concern,
I am honored to be able to write this letter of recommendation and serve as a reference for Jon Botten. I
have known Jon for nearly two decades and can say without reservation that he is not only one of the
most exceptional leaders I have ever met - he is one of the finest people I have ever met. There are
countless ways in which Jon has stood out above the crowd, but primary among them are his vision; his
breadth of knowledge and experience; and his ability to learn whatever necessary to succeed.
The first word that comes to mind when I think of Jon is visionary. He transformed a small organization
on the brink of failure into a thriving industry leader. He not only had the vision for what the organization
could become, he had the business, strategic, execution, and people skills to realize his vision. Jon’s
fortitude and innovative approach to solving complex problems has enabled Children’s Therapy Center to
succeed beyond anyone’s wildest dreams.
Jon’s remarkable success in three very diverse but equally challenging industries speaks directly to his
depth and breadth of business knowledge and experience. I have observed some of Jon’s core
competencies to be:
 Team building and facilitation
 Revenue diversification
 Innovation
 Board governance
 Lean process improvement
 Data and financial analysis
 Marketing and communications
 Construction management and real estate development
 And even video production and high impact presentations
Finally, and perhaps most importantly, Jon never stops his own learning and personal development. Jon
has a personal goal of pursuing excellence through constant improvement. This often takes him into
uncharted territory. For example, when Children’s Therapy Center needed new facilities to expand their
mission, Jon took on the responsibility of learning the construction management and real estate
development skills necessary to pull off four major construction projects and numerous smaller ones. His
whatever it takes attitude may be his single greatest attribute because it will enable him to succeed at
anything he puts his mind to.
In conclusion, if you are looking for a game-changing leader and manager who possesses the attitude,
aptitude, and abilities to help your team and company succeed - you will be hard pressed to find a better
option than Jon Botten.
Please don’t hesitate to call should you need additional information. 253-508-4106.
Sincerely,
George Adams
Consultant
Guild President