26 MAR 2024 · Brian grew up with Mid-City, riding to the office with his dad as a boy. He went from working in the warehouse during his summer breaks, to delivering tools and material, running the warehouse, then purchasing, and then project managing. He now serves as Mid-City’s President and strategic leader. Throughout this time with Mid-City, Brian went to The Ohio State University earning his bachelor’s degree as well as his MBA. He is an advocate for moving the company forward and is heavily involved with the local community as well as industry organizations, like the Builders Exchange of Central Ohio and the National Electrical Contractors Association. An avid outdoorsman and photography enthusiast, Brian enjoys taking trips to Norris Lake with his wife and family, and hunting with his sons and Brittany Spaniels, Daisy and Dash. Brian and Kim are blessed with four boys, Jimmy, Ryan, Andy, and Tanner, and enjoy having Jimmy and Ryan work alongside him in the family business. He is very proud of his five grandchildren Kendall, James, Ben, Winnie, and Hazel and loves spending time with them, watching them grow and overwhelm their parents.

21 FEB 2024 · Michael Hund is the CEO of EB Research Partnership (EBRP), a trailblazing medical research organization focused on curing Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), a life-threatening genetic skin disease. Under his leadership EBRP has accelerated the landscape from 2 to over 40 clinical trials and via their award winning venture philanthropy methodology funded the first FDA approved treatment for EB in 2023, the first ever topical gene therapy. In Michael’s tenure, EBRP’s innovative business model has garnered recognition from Harvard Business School, Yale University, MIT, Stanford Social Innovation Review, Rolling Stone, and Forbes. With a background at the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation and Paul Newman’s Hole in the Wall Gang Fund, he has dedicated his career to transforming healthcare. Michael received his Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from Yale University, CORe credential from Harvard Business School, and an undergraduate degree in Philosophy from the University of Kansas. He is the recipient of the MIT Solve Horizon Innovation Award, Social Innovations Journal Leadership Award, Top 100 Magazine Innovators, and Authority Magazine’s Social Innovators. He lives in Connecticut with his wife Sarah and four daughters.

21 FEB 2024 · Katy Coy is the CEO of the Jazz Arts Group of Columbus. A committed leader with deep experience in arts administration, Coy is perfectly positioned to champion Jazz Arts Group’s mission to advance and celebrate the art of jazz through performance and education.

7 FEB 2024 · Over the last 30 plus years Mr. Siegler has successfully financed, operated, founded, sold and taken public numerous companies in all areas of manufacturing, distribution and technology.Mr. Siegler has and continues to serve as a board member and advisor to various corporate, educational, and charitable organizations.Mr. Siegler is a founding board member of the Simon Wiesenthal Center as well as a member of Steven Spielberg’s Survivors of the Shoah Foundation. As such, Mr. Siegler interviews holocaust survivors that are filmed, documented, and distributed to educational centers around the world.Mr. Siegler is a coach of the U 18 United States Boys Maccabi Soccer team, which competes internationally.Mr. Siegler served in the United States Naval Reserves as an Air Traffic Controller while also receiving his pilot’s license.

23 JAN 2024 · Mike has been a pioneering force in the industry for over thirty years, co-founding Roofers Success International, the nation's premier contractor university, alongside home services icon and HVAC industry consolidator Jim Abrams. Known for his monthly column, "A View from the Top," featured in Roofing Contractor Magazine, Mike has been a vocal advocate for positive change within the industry. Over 25 years, Mike and his brother, Todd, successfully established one of the nation's top roofing companies. In 2013, they sold their business to shift focus towards roofing sustainability. In 2017, the brothers launched Roof Maxx Technologies, LLC, which manufactures and promotes Roof Maxx, a groundbreaking solution for aging asphalt shingle roofing systems. Roof Maxx is a soybean-based oil (soy methyl ester) that swiftly penetrates the top layer of shingles, restoring crucial flexibility needed for daily expansion and contraction. On this Podcast, a very special partnership was also announced between Roof Maxx and the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption with special guest CEO Rita Soronen joining in

10 JAN 2024 · Rex Elliott is a trial lawyer with more than 30 years of complex civil litigation experience. He co-founded Cooper Elliott in 1995. He has numerous multi-million-dollar jury verdicts and settlements and takes a client-first approach. He has served as an expert witness on various legal topics, frequently lectures about trial tactics, and has been called upon by judges and high-profile community leaders to handle their legal matters and those of their families and close friends.

26 DEC 2023 · Denise Woodard is the Founder and CEO of https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.partakefoods.com%2F&data=05%7C01%7CBoxer%40iheartmedia.com%7Ce8d379332a194357da7608dbe14e38cf%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638351498317637323%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5JuP362nV6iYbB6dLUxTQOZtFVcdKaM0%2Bt6JqeVtKxo%3D&reserved=0, the allergy-friendly company that was inspired by her daughter’s experience with food allergies. Key moments this year include that Partake Foods announced it became a Certified B Corporation, and launched a collab with Ben & Jerry’s! Created in 2016, Denise started the business by self-distributing (selling cookies out of her car around NYC) and self-funding (depleting her 401K and selling her engagement ring). To date, the company has raised more than $20M from investors including HER, Rihanna, Circle Up Growth Partners, FF2032 and Marcy Venture Partners (Jay-Z’s venture capital firm). Partake was named #45 on the Inc 5000 list in 2022.

14 NOV 2023 · Dr. Angela Chapman's journey as a public educator spans over 25 years, leading to her appointment as the 22nd Superintendent/CEO of Columbus City Schools. Dr. Chapman believes providing high-quality education is a civil right that empowers students and transforms communities. As a parent with a son who is also part of Columbus City Schools, she embraces the responsibility of shaping a brighter future for every student.

9 NOV 2023 · Starting in 1937 as a corner market in the Linden area, Carfagna’s Inc. has now grown into a multi-faceted business with a retail specialty market, restaurant, catering, and manufacturing. Working in the family business since he could “push a broom”, Salvatore Carfagna is a fourth generation Carfagna in their family business. Graduating from John Carroll University in 2013 with a BS in Business Administration – Marketing, he always wanted to help his family continue their legacy. His father, Sam Carfagna, encouraged all his children to get a college degree and explore life outside the family business. Adhering to his father’s words, Sal spent time as a Salesperson in Advertising and in the Medical Device industry before returning full-time to Carfagna’s Inc. At Carfagna’s Inc. Sal oversees the Specialty Market as the General Manager while also acting as Director of Marketing and Advertising, but in a family business, job titles are fluid. Using his business degree he helps advance business processes, operations, and new product development. He enjoys his free time cooking, gardening, fishing, and playing with his three children. He and his wife, Abigail, live in Westerville where they both grew up and met at a young age.

25 AUG 2023 · Luke's Auto is an automotive repair shop that cares about people and is devoted to Honest, Quality, Auto Repair. They're proud to offer an industry leading 5 year 50,000 mile nationwide warranty! They are also committed to doing good through starting a Trade School for low income youth and donating 20% of their profits to charity! Mett the Founder, Luke Walker!