Wanda Ortwine
Chief Family Officer, Luck Companies

Peter and I met four years ago at the VCU Family Business Forum. Since that time I've had the great privilege to work with and learn alongside Peter. He is a man of great integrity and extremely dedicated to his family and work. As a family business advisor, Peter is able to bring a unique perspective to his clients as a former member of his own family owned business. He values close working relationships with his clients, and takes pride in maintaining strict confidentiality at all times. His ability to manage multiple complex issues that family owned businesses face and bring solutions is refreshing and inspiring. He challenges the status quo and guides you to new directions and possibilities that move the family and the family business forward to new heights. His passion for what you do and making a difference in your lives will be evident in every call, meeting and email. If you're looking to establish a relationship with a trusted advisor, I can strongly recommend Peter Kohn.

Phil Knisely
Clayton, Dublier & Rice Private Equity Group

I began working with Peter Kohn when I was at Emerson Electric and we acquired his family's manufacturing business in 1981. Peter had grown up in the business and although he had exposure in many aspects of the company we wanted to give him experience working in a larger, more structured environment. We moved Peter to our division headquarters in Chicago where he gained credibility working with professional, non-family managers and successfully completed assignments in product management, strategic planning and international business development. When I later took over at AMF and needed to turn their consumer business around, Peter was my first call.

Over the years I have seen Peter evolve from the youngest son in a family business to a key division manager of a fortune 100 company and then to a business unit GM of a large privately owned firm and finally to an entrepreneurial business owner. Peter brings a unique perspective having worked in a family business and having been in larger companies that have acquired and integrated family firms. He relates well with younger and older generations.

In Peter you will get a high level of energy, commitment, and creativity. Even more importantly, Peter will tell you what you need to know, not just what you want to hear. Peter brings not just ideas, but a level of energy and enthusiasm that makes everyone he works with better. If you want results, and want to enjoy the experience along the way, I highly recommend Peter, and as Peter will tell you, I don't throw around words of praise easily.

John Turner, III
Trusts & Estates Partner, Williams Mullen

I have known Peter Kohn on a personal and business level for many years. Peter's extensive background with privately-owned companies and practical approach to problem solving make him very well suited to assist family-owned businesses. Peter has always shown a high level of professionalism and creativity. He works closely with families and their advisors and promotes cohesive solutions to family challenges. I highly recommend Peter and look forward to working with him in the future.

Charles Gallagher, PHD.
Director, VCU Family & Private Business Forum

Peter Kohn is a significant contributor to the success of the Virginia Family & Private Business Forum (VF&PBF) — a Center of the Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Business.

Growing up in his family's manufacturing business, Peter learned early of the opportunities and challenges of family businesses and the value of his commitment to the family business field has been greatly enhanced by his experiences as a member of:

• the leadership teams of Emerson Electric and AMF.
• the Family Firm Institute
• the Washington D.C. Study Group, and
• the Princeton Family Business Consultants Group

Impressed with his knowledge of business operations; his ability to focus on solutions; and his people and communication skills, I asked Peter to partner with the Family Forum (VF&PBF). Since 2007, Peter has been facilitating the Next Generation Leadership Development Group of the Forum. The bottom line is that Peter has been and continues to be an invaluable asset of the Forum and our family business members. His knowledge and enthusiasm makes a difference. Indeed, Peter Kohn helps make everyone on his team a winner!