Philip Akin:  

CLASS OF 1980
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West High SchoolClass of 1980
Waterloo, IA

Philip's Story

Phil Akin is a business advisor with a passion for creating successful business and leadership transformations with owners of small to mid-sized companies. Professional Background: • Current CEO/Founder of CoreComp Advisors – a consulting firm specializing in the development and implementation of sales and revenue growth strategies. Clients range from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. • Current Co-owner/Founder of Clean Laundry – a large-footprint, upscale self-service laundry. Express machines wash and dry in less than an hour. Store operates 24 hours a day and features free Wi-Fi, HD TVs, and USB charging stations. • CEO/President of Hellman – a full-service advertising, marketing, and public relations agency. Clients included John Deere, 3M, Ecolab, Rockwell-Collins, Praxair, and GE as well as over 100 other Fortune 500 firms. Grew revenues 300% and profits 400% from 2005 to 2010. • Director of Marketing, Advance Auto Parts – a Fortune 500 specialty retailer. Oversaw the development and implement...Expand for more
ation of all marketing strategy and advertising programs from 1999 to 2004, during which time sales increased by $2 billion. Direct P&L responsibility for a marketing budget of $100 million. • CEO/Founder of Duds ‘n Suds – the international franchisor of the Duds ‘n Suds Laundry chain. Opened over 120 stores in 30 U.S. states and sold master licenses in Canada, Ireland, the U.K., and 9 S.E. Asian countries. Education: • Attended Iowa State University from 1980 to 1985. Majored in Speech and Journalism. Boards & Organizations: • Fortune Magazine Business Council – Member • Iowa Association of Business and Industry – Member • VentureNet Iowa – Funding Review Committee • Senior Consultant – Advance Iowa, Economic Gardening Network • Waypoint Services – Member Board of Directors Phil was married to Lisa Peterson for 15 years and had three children with her. They are Ethan, Sarah and Wesley. Phil was married to Susan McIntyre for 8 years. Phil is married to Ruth Akin (Goodman) for 8 years. .
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Yearbooks

West High School 1980 yearbook cover photo
1980 Yearbook
West High School
WATERLOO, IA
West High School 1979 yearbook cover photo
1979 Yearbook
West High School
WATERLOO, IA
West High School 1976 yearbook cover photo
1976 Yearbook
West High School
WATERLOO, IA
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Jun 18, 2021
Philip was invited to the
West High School Reunion
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West High School Reunion reunion event on Jun 5, 2020 image
Jun 5, 2020
Philip was invited to the
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Jul 17, 2015
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