I've been overwhelmed with the public and private support. I have over 600 unaswered texts, messages, email, calls, etc. I have read every single one, but the reason I haven't answered the vast majority is that I just don't know what to say. Everything seems so trite. "Thanks" is not enough. And I'm honestly in a state of shock...of disbelief. The deterioration of the business started in earnest a couple of years ago while I was retired but in the last month it VERY quickly spiraled out of control with PNC bank and owners, The Stephens Group.
Bob and I have basically not owned and controlled the company for several years. I do regret selling it but we did with the best of intentions. We entrusted people to make the company bigger and better, and that obvioiusly didn't happen.
The owners as well as me are feverishly working on a good solution.
I'll communicate more later as I know and can share.
For now, please understand if I don't answer....and know that I do appreciate very much all the love and support. It's keeping me sane.
The one word that keeps coming to my mind is that I am truly heartbroken.
With love and respect and care for all our MG+BW family...and special hug for those on the front lines that have had to deal with angry customers!
