The Jay Young Show

Tune in Thursday, July 15th at 3:00 PM CT & 7:00 PM CT for a new episode of #TheJayYoungShow on Facebook and YouTube with my guest Alex Kowalski. Alex is the former CEO and owner of Performance Welding, LLC. Performance is an OEM contract manufacturer of metal assemblies based in Little Chute, WI. He acquired the distressed company in September of 2012 and brought in professional management for the turnaround. Prior to purchasing Performance, Alex was the President of INFO-PRO Mortgage Services, a privately held mortgage servicing company based in Fond du Lac, WI. Alex also spent time as the Director of Sales for a privately held real estate investment firm. Alex, along with his wife Holly, own Kay James Design. Kay James is a graphic design business specializing in surface graphics, packaging design, and product aesthetics for consumer brands. Alex is currently a Board Member at American National Bank - Fox Cities, a community bank with $300MM in assets. He is also a member of Tiger21 and the Wisconsin Chapter of YPO. Alex and Holly are shareholders in several other businesses; Fleet Farm, Settlers Bancorp, American National Bancorp, and Alta Exchange Group, LLC. Together they own a commercial real estate portfolio that totals over 300,000 square feet and are also active investors in mezzanine debt and residential land developments. Alex has a BS in Chemical Engineering and a BS in Business Administration from Michigan Technological University. Alex and Holly have two children, Annika and Isaac, and reside in Appleton, WI.Follow #TheJayYoungShow on social media and subscribe to the YouTube Channel!#thejayyoungshow #jayryoung #kingoperating #podcast #investment #performancewelding #wisconsin #americannationalbank

Show Notes

Tune in Thursday, July 15th at 3:00 PM CT & 7:00 PM CT for a new episode of #TheJayYoungShow on Facebook and YouTube with my guest Alex Kowalski. Alex is the former CEO and owner of Performance Welding, LLC. Performance is an OEM contract manufacturer of metal assemblies based in Little Chute, WI. He acquired the distressed company in September of 2012 and brought in professional management for the turnaround. Prior to purchasing Performance, Alex was the President of INFO-PRO Mortgage Services, a privately held mortgage servicing company based in Fond du Lac, WI. Alex also spent time as the Director of Sales for a privately held real estate investment firm. Alex, along with his wife Holly, own Kay James Design. Kay James is a graphic design business specializing in surface graphics, packaging design, and product aesthetics for consumer brands. Alex is currently a Board Member at American National Bank - Fox Cities, a community bank with $300MM in assets. He is also a member of Tiger21 and the Wisconsin Chapter of YPO. Alex and Holly are shareholders in several other businesses; Fleet Farm, Settlers Bancorp, American National Bancorp, and Alta Exchange Group, LLC. Together they own a commercial real estate portfolio that totals over 300,000 square feet and are also active investors in mezzanine debt and residential land developments. Alex has a BS in Chemical Engineering and a BS in Business Administration from Michigan Technological University. Alex and Holly have two children, Annika and Isaac, and reside in Appleton, WI.Follow #TheJayYoungShow on social media and subscribe to the YouTube Channel!#thejayyoungshow #jayryoung #kingoperating #podcast #investment #performancewelding #wisconsin #americannationalbank

What is The Jay Young Show?

Join Jay R. Young, who is part of four generations in the oil and gas industry, as he explores leadership and entrepreneurship, including in the oil and gas industry on The Jay Young Show. With deep family roots and industry experience, Jay delivers valuable insights on minimizing risk and maximizing returns. Each episode features engaging discussions on leadership principles, innovative investment strategies, and the latest industry trends. As the Founder and CEO of King Operating Corporation and author of the Forbes Book, "The Upside of Oil and Gas Investing," Jay provides a unique blend of wisdom and cutting-edge thinking. Whether you’re an investor, industry professional, or curious about petroleum, tune in to gain actionable insights and thrive in the energy sector.