About the Author
Kris DenBesten currently serves as Executive Chairman of Vermeer Southeast, a construction equipment company headquartered in Ocoee, Florida. Under his leadership, the company has experienced continual growth in annual sales to over $200 million a year. For many years, Vermeer Southeast has pursued a God-inspired vision to SHINE by letting Christ be seen in the work they do. Recently, the company transitioned to a 100% employee-owned ESOP organization.
Kris has authored three books on workplace leadership, facing crisis, and living by faith. He is a director for Jobs Partnership, a ministry with the mission of equipping people for life and work with Biblical principles. Kris is also the chairman of the Leader Team, a workplace ministry creating jobs and discipling workers in Abuja, Nigeria.
He and his wife, Robin, live in central Florida, and have three grown children: Cole, Gracyn, and Brooks.
Kris is often asked to share his SHINE message with companies and organizations. Topics he covers are:
- Company Vision
- Company Culture
- Facing Crisis
- The Importance of Marriage
The SHINE Vision
Shine is a vision for life and work based on Matthew 5:16. The SHINE acronym defines five key principles that lead to a life of significance that could impact eternity.
“Let your light so shine before others that they may see your good deeds and glorify our Father in Heaven.”
~ Matthew 5:16
- Serve Others
- Honor God
- Improve Continually
- Navigate by Values
- Excel in Relationships
The SHINE Vision
Shine is a vision for life and work based on Matthew 5:16. The SHINE acronym defines five key principles that lead to a life of significance that could impact eternity.
“Let your light so shine before others that they may see your good deeds and glorify our Father in Heaven.”
~ Matthew 5:16
- Serve Others
- Honor God
- Improve Continually
- Navigate by Values
- Excel in Relationships
Jobs Partnership
For over 20 years, Jobs Partnership has been preparing people for life and work with Biblical principles. Jobs Partnership’s life skills and work programs offer an innovative combination of virtual and classroom training, coaching/mentoring relationships, and access to resources for career advancement. We are excited to team with Jobs Partnership to develop the ShineWorks employee training program.
