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Mike Wilbur

President and CEO of Cavallo Ventures


In this video, President and CEO of Cavallo Ventures Mike Wilbur talks about how the 1950s were a time of expansion and transformation for the company. Behind founder Brayton Wilbur’s handshake, integrity and accountability, the company grew across the U.S. and into Asia.


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