It’s an election year. We’re bombarded with political messages, press briefings and debates. The world has had the opportunity to observe Americans bickering, pointing fingers and displaying behavior that, if they were children, would result in an extended timeout or a trip to the principal’s office.

PEWAUKEE, Wis. — U.S. Senator Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, recently visited HARDI member Gustave A. Larson Company, where he took part in an employee town hall. Nearly 100 company associates joined the senator for an open discussion to learn more about each other’s viewpoints, concerns and priorities.

Question: You are new to the HARDI organization. Give us a thumbnail sketch about yourself and your company.