He has written several influential works, including "The Dignity of Profit," "The Dignity of Service," and "The Dignity of Trust: Building Community Through Reliability and Truth."
MIDDLE BROOK, MO, July 09, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Nathan W. McKie Sr., MBA, has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. McKie is a distinguished professional in the consulting industry. As the president of Navigator Associates in Missouri since 2001, he leverages his impressive tenure of over 23 years, demonstrating exceptional leadership and expertise in his field. Notably, Navigator Associates is an umbrella organization for a business consulting firm, a sign-making business, and the nonprofit organization Luke 16 Corp.
Throughout his career, Mr. McKie has established himself as an expert in consulting, earning recognition for his profound knowledge and strategic insights. His career, which has spanned several decades, has also been marked by significant achievements and contributions to various organizations. Mr. McKie's journey in the business world began with his founding of Home Mart, Inc., a hardware and building materials business. This company helped provide funding to build a local Boys Club. His ownership lasted from 1976 to 1983 when the business was sold to another company. His purchase of Signs n More is his latest enterprise. Since 2002, the company has specialized in customizing signs, banners, and other products. Previously, Mr. McKie founded Navigator Consulting Inc. as the firm's president in 2009. His earlier roles included serving as the president of Cana Enterprises Inc. in Saint Louis from 1992 to 2001 and as the president of Durbin-Durco Inc., also in Saint Louis between 1990 and 1994.
Highly educated, Mr. McKie earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing from the University of Mississippi. Subsequently, he garnered two Master of Business Administration degrees, one focusing on marketing and management and the other on commerce, from Delta State University. He has taught at the college level in classrooms and in online courses. The courses included Small Business Management, Marketing, and Ethics. Mr. McKie is also certified as a lay speaker with The Missouri Conference. He earned a Certificate in Ministry from Central Baptist Theological Seminary.
Mr. McKie's dedication to the field is further evidenced by his active membership in professional organizations, including the Homebuilders Association and NEXUS, an organization seeking to train workers and help them to find jobs. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Mr. McKie has made significant contributions to civic organizations including the Kiwanis Club and the Rotary Club. Through his work in community projects including Habitat for Humanity, helping communities provide affordable housing. Relying on the loss of his wife, he strengthened his resolve to contribute positively to society. He has been the president of Luke 16 Corp since 2009, which helps social entrepreneurial organizations in training and development, and has volunteered with the Saint Patrick Center. Mr. McKie previously served as the board president of the Iron County Economic Partnership in Missouri from 2014 to 2019. He left that organization to found a training and entrepreneurial project known as R.E.A.C.T. (Recruiting Entrepreneurs to Assist Communities to Thrive) which lasted from 2018 to 2021.
Besides his primary career endeavors, Mr. McKie is an accomplished author. He has written several influential works, including "The Dignity of Profit," "The Dignity of Service," and "The Dignity of Trust: Building Community Through Reliability and Truth." These publications reflect his deep understanding of business ethics and community building.
Mr. McKie's career is characterized by professional excellence, academic achievement, and community involvement. His leadership roles across various organizations and his contributions as an author underscore his commitment to fostering ethical business practices and community development.
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