A Kent State University graduate, McNair has helped lead a company that has produced 29 million air-conditioning outlets since 1995. McNair reveals that although he has found success in his position, staying competitive can be challenging. “Since before and after September 11, it has been difficult for the average American to afford automobiles,” says McNair. “There are a lot of competitive forces out there – from low-cost countries in manufacturing from China to India to South America. The challenge is ensuring that you’re competitive in North America against these low-cost countries.”
Understanding the evolving auto market enabled McNair to achieve individual prominence and helped make NESCOR one of the most influential manufacturers in the nation, but he contends that future generations will really bring forth change.
“The future is about small businesses and entrepreneurship,” he says. “For our young, African American children, we need more and more African Americans to become role models so that we can mentor and provide opportunities for the youth out there.” -gavin philip godfrey
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