GROWTH & IMPACT WEEK SPEAKER LINEUP
The speakers at Growth and Impact Week are award-winning advisors, operators, and thought leaders who don’t just understand growth and impact, they execute it. Each speaker has been selected for their ability to translate methodology into real-world implementation, sharing how they’ve built in-demand practices through intentional, ROI-driven relationships with business owners. Expect candid perspectives, practical frameworks, and honest discussion around what works in today’s market, from client selection and trust-building to accountability, culture, and value creation. This is not a stage of theorists; it’s a room of practitioners committed to helping you apply what you learn and accelerate results in your firm.
Charles Engel
Charles Engel – Owner of Engel Tool + Forge
Charles Engel is the third-generation owner and president of Engel Tool + Forge, a Milwaukee-based manufacturing company founded by his grandfather in 1923. After gaining early experience at the family...
ABOUT CHARLES
Charles Engel – Owner of Engel Tool + Forge
Charles Engel is the third-generation owner and president of Engel Tool + Forge, a Milwaukee-based manufacturing company founded by his grandfather in 1923. After gaining early experience at the family business in the late 1990s, Charles left to work at Harley-Davidson, where he developed a strong foundation in corporate operations, plant consolidations, and strategic decision-making.
In 2010, Charles returned to Engel Tool + Forge with a vision to modernize and expand the company. Initially met with some hesitation from employees, he quickly proved his leadership by identifying new market opportunities - most notably expanding sales to Australia, which became a turning point for the business.
Under his leadership, Engel Tool + Forge has grown into a specialized engineering-first manufacturer, producing forged parts for industries such as agriculture, mining, oil and gas, and hydraulics. Charles emphasizes collaboration with clients to reduce costs and improve efficiency, positioning the company as a problem-solving partner rather than just a parts supplier.
His approach blends traditional craftsmanship with modern engineering, continuing the Engel family legacy while adapting to the demands of a global market.