TLMI Converter of the Year

Building a business

Bankson's story epitomizes the American dream. He found an industry he loved, built a company from the ground up, and now spends each day enjoying the empire. "John should be very proud of his company—his plant is spectacular," says Mike Dowling, president of the TLMI. "Whenever you get to be that successful and share it with your family, it must be a great feeling. This is one case where the good guy did finish first."