Since 2002, founder and CEO Aaron “Crazy Aaron” Muderick has been dedicated to supporting important charitable organizations – including nonprofit behavioral healthcare provider Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health – to employ and empower individuals with disabilities. Today, the manufacturer of Thinking Putty employs more than 800 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Recently, Muderick caught up with Devereux Senior Vice President of External Affairs Leah Yaw to talk putty, people and perspective.  

The Center for Executive Excellence sat down with founder and CEO of Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty, Aaron Muderick, to learn more about his leadership style and how he's using these skills for the betterment of his community.

Here is one of three unlikely success stories from Susan Spencer: It’s no stretch to say that Aaron Muderick is stuck on putty.  “It feels great in your hand,” he said. “You can play with it for hours!” His first love was classic Silly Putty, but that soon got old. “I started researching, is there a way to make this more beautiful? More fun?” he told Spencer.  

Whether you like to buy, trade or sell, there’s a toy store for you in Las Vegas. Independent retailers run by fans and collectors have sprung up in place of the disappearing mega toy chains, giving added incentive to shop local on Small Business Saturday, November 26 2016. Here’s where to find the best toys for everyone on your list.