From Avis Lloyd-Kimball

The beginning of the summer of 2005, I met Steve Good outside while he was visiting a neighbor of mine who had grown up with Steve. They were having quite a fun time together talking about my neighbor's old/open jeep which was restored to look like and run like new. Steve presented himself as just a great, good fun-loving guy.

At the time I was seeking my next career move, having just returned to the Chicago area from Cincinnati. So, the next day, my neighbor said, "Do you know the guy to whom I introduced you last evening?" And, my friend went on to say, "that's Steve Good! Have you ever heard of Sheldon Good & Company?"

Well having lived in Highland Park from 1988 - 1994, I remembered the name vaguely and thought Steve was involved in real estate. So, my neighbor went on to tell me what a wonderful good friend Steve had been over the years, how Steve--even though brilliant and funny and successful--still found time to stay in touch with friends from his teens. My friend went on to suggest that I call Steve to see if I could get in to meet with him since I had 11 years in real estate and over 20 years in marketing in Ohio and Illinois.

My first reaction was to ask, "'How about you call him and ask if he'll see me?" to which my neighbor said, "no, no, no. He's the kind of guy you can call and remind him of your meeting him."

I did just that, and went on to meet with Steve in his office, and enjoyed a great meeting, received a copy of his book, and was given a tour of headquarters. Steve introduced me to Bruce Sayre, who was just as receptive to discussing possibilities with Sheldon Good as Steve was welcoming. Bruce--in my opinion--is typical of the type of professionals Steve has recruited for the Sheldon Good team: respectful, business-oriented, family-loving, fun, and just good people.
In the ensuing months, I sent notes to Steve because I thought he was such an all around great man with a wonderful, infectious personality; and, I also stayed in touch with Bruce from time to time as my career has evolved here in Chicago.

On Monday evening, when I read the press report about Steve's death, I immediately felt shocked and disappointed that Steve made the decision to end his life. I scrambled to locate my former neighbor, who was equally saddened (and distraught) about the loss of Steve, and had already reached out to the family.

Imagine if we could all harness the positive energy Steve displayed with our two brief meetings to permeate more good thoughtful business practices and also give back to the community as Steve did.

He will be very much missed.
Regards,
Avis