"In an age of mediocrity and self-promotion, Ziad Abdelnour is that rarest of rare commodities: someone who not only knows the path but walks the path. Many people profess to know how to right the ills of the world; very few are taking action to do so on a daily basis. From the first time we spoke, in late 2004 , it's been my pleasure and privilege to know Ziad and the Blackhawk Partners team and had the opportunity to work with them"