"If you are a new company with a unique product or idea for services, Nancy Conner is the person who can mentor you to make your vision a reality. She is passionate about innovation and diversity; and knows what is really needed to guide your presentation to the buyers. I will tell you that if you work with Nancy, you will be the luckiest person in the world."

-Edie Singer - duobed, LLC Convertible Furniture Manufacturer

"Nancy has been a longtime champion of issues relating to corporate Diversity development. Working with Nancy at W. W. Grainger was a rewarding experience as she helped expand new business opportunities to companies with unique ownership and skills. 
I am happy to recommend Nancy for consultation and executive coaching."

-Howard Z. Skolnik - Presiedent/CEO, Skolnik Industries, Inc.

"Nancy is a great supporter of woman-owned and diverse businesses. I'm always impressed with her passion for helping businesses grow while supporting the needs of her organization.  
I've gotten to know Nancy through WBENC and the WBDC in Chicago, and she has built a great reputation in the community given her involvement with boards as well as being proactive in making her organization visible in the diversity space. Her network is excellent and knows where to go to get things done. 
Finally, her smile and positive attitude are not only genuine, but contagious. It always makes my day when I see her."

-Lauren Herring - CEO, IMPACT Group

"I highly recommend Nancy Conner! She is an amazing client to work with. She has always been strategic, deadline-driven and someone who genuinely cares about her business. Outside of the her business acumen, she sets the bar high for simply being a delight to work with. She will challenge you and at the same time, be understanding. She embodies supplier diversity and is a champion in her field!"

-R. Danielle Motley - SupplierGateway

"Nancy was DIR's client liaison and Board member (a volunteer position) while at Grainger. Nancy's work as a supplier diversity advocate echoes her personal commitment to professionalism, caring and integrity. She is spot-on with her efforts to communicate a supplier's assets and capabilities to various departments, cutting through static to get to the high notes. Very impressive to me was her take on advocacy, which included sharing booth space with a diverse-owned supplier during a national trade show. It was a giant step for the supplier and a brilliant and unique example of Nancy's commitment to build strong businesses and relationships. She offers keen insights into the bigger picture of diversity and economic development. Her communication style is helpful yet direct. She is someone who impacts the DIR team with her expertise and dedication."

-Elizabeth (Betsy) Gabler -  Business Development Director, ALCHEMY, LLC

"I have to recommend Nancy as the best supplier diversity champion I have ever met. But there is so much more. She cares, gets things done and follows up. She is kind and thoughtful and loves to see people succeed! I don't know how she finds time to be in so many places. I would recommend Nancy as one of the most upstanding, honest and forthright people I have had the good fortune to meet."

-Sally Hughes - President / CEO, Caster Connection

"Nancy has a true gift of understanding Grainger's business needs and those of Grainger's customers, and combines that with her passion for the development of diverse suppliers, resulting in valuable long term partnerships. Her commitment to supplier diversity is evident in all that she does, and her energy is contagious. She is a true professional, and her care and concern for people makes her one of the best."

-Yvonne McAteer - Vice President, Global Solutions at KellyOCG