Westerholm, James

Ralph Slotnick overcame a childhood of obstacles to become the CEO of RS Industries and cofounder of the Institute of International Commerce.

Slotnick went from being a low-income, dyslexic kid in Brooklyn, to owning a car stereo company and living in Bel-Air.

A thriving international importer and exporter, Slotnick's career is entirely self-made. His success in life created the absolute conviction that if he can do it, anyone can.