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Valley CEO’s ascent started with raising his hand

From stockroom clerk to sports executive: Mike Nealy talks hard work and taking chances

In 1988, Mike Nealy sat in a room of new hires at his first job out of college when the instructor posed a question: “Who wants to be the CEO of this company?”

Nealy’s hand shot up.

Looking around, he saw only one other hand raised.

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