Markel Style Sessions | John Witt and Lansing Building Products

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John Witt won a Markel Style Award in 2023. This is the story of how he ended up at Lansing Building Products, and what he has done there in the 38 years since.

Learn more about Lansing Building Products at: www.lansingbp.com.

Learn more about Markel Group at: www.mklgroup.com.

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Markel Style Sessions | John Witt and Lansing Building Products

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John Witt won a Markel Style Award in 2023. This is the story of how he ended up at Lansing Building Products, and what he has done there in the 38 years since.

Learn more about Lansing Building Products at: www.lansingbp.com.

Learn more about Markel Group at: www.mklgroup.com.

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Markel Style Sessions | John Witt and Lansing Building Products 16:13

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John Witt won a Markel Style Award in 2023. This is the story of how he ended up at Lansing Building Products, and what he has done there in the 38 years since. Learn more about Lansing Building Products at: www.lansingbp.com. Learn more about Markel Group at: www.mklgroup.com.

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Markel Style Sessions | Katie Rubino and Markel 24:02

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