Get to know business leaders in Northeast Ohio. Learn about their business and management style.
Latest episodes
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41 min
Jim Mazany, CEO of P.F. Chang's
If Jim Mazany's career had a soundtrack, it would open with Prince. His first concert was the Purple Rain tour at Nassau Coliseum. Since then, his path has run from washing dishes…
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8 min
Andrew Medvedev, Weatherhead School of Management
Andrew Medvedev became dean of the Weatherhead School of Management on July 1, 2024. His focus is on cultivating a culture of trust and belonging in the school, enhancing interdisc…
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7 min
Amber Gibbs, CEO Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities
As Superintendent and CEO of the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Cuyahoga DD), Dr. Amber C. Gibbs and her team support more than 15,000 Cuyahoga County residen…
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24 min
Emil Gamidov, CEO ONYX
Experienced entrepreneur with a demonstrated history of operating successful businesses in multiple different vertical markets. Skilled in Leadership, Recruiting, Development, Nego…
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15 min
Ryan Schreiber, CEO Streamline
Ryan Schreiber is a Cleveland-based entrepreneur and technology executive, best known as the Co‑Founder and CEO of Streamline, a consumer-focused technology company designed to sim…
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14 min
Max Pennington, CEO Cleanr
Max Pennington is the CEO and one of the co-founders of CLEANR, a Cleveland-based platform filtration technology startup venture focused on tackling microplastics at its source.Max…
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21 min
Castle Noel 2025 CEO
Step into the fantasy world of Mark Klaus, creator of CASTLE NOEL. “America’s Largest Year Round Indoor Christmas Entertainment Attraction.” Experience 40,000 square feet of amazin…
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20 min
Nicole McKinney-Johnson, President & CEO of Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
Nicole McKinney-Johnson is President & CEO of Cleveland Rape Crisis Center (CRCC), a role she has held since September 2024 after previously serving as interim CEO and as a member…
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16 min
Kenn Ricci, CEO Flexjet
Kenneth C. “Kenn” Ricci is an American aviation entrepreneur and the Principal of Directional Aviation Capital, which owns or invests in various aviation enterprises including Flex…
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18 min
Bob Denning, CEO Perry's Ice Cream
As the President & CEO of this 4th generation, 102-year-old organization, Robert has led the transformation of the company into the international world-class supplier and distribut…
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14 min
Cleveland Furniture Company
The Cleveland Furniture Company has its roots right here in Cleveland, which date back to the 1970’s! Paul Cirino SR. (our Dad!) jumped into the furniture business with Furniture L…
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7 min
Daniel Roberson, Executive Director PNC Fairfax
Daniel Roberson serves as PNC Fairfax Connection’s executive director, PNC’s free community resource center in Cleveland’s historic east side community. In his role, Roberson leads…
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16 min
Wesley Gillespie, President Erie Bank
Mr Gillespie is the President of ERIEBANK, a subsidiary of CNB Bank. Wesley has been responsible for the expansion of the bank into the Cleveland market, as well as lead the growth…
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13 min
Brad Knapp, CEO ClearStead
On January 1, 2025, Brad was named President and CEO of Clearstead, succeeding longtime partner David Fulton who has assumed the role of Chairman Emeritus. As CEO, Brad is now lead…
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13 min
Brad Knapp, CEO Clearstead
As CEO, Brad is now leading a larger and more complex firm than existed ten years ago, with revenues and earnings having grown significantly and the number of employees and assets…
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11 min
Roger Lipscomb, Executive Director Ohio 811
Roger Lipscomb has led OHIO811, Ohio’s “Call Before You Dig” Notification Center, as President and Executive Director since 2006. With over 30 years of experience in the utility in…
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6 min
Joel Ashcroft, Area Commander for Greater Cleveland Salvation Army
Joel and Kathleen Ashcraft were both born in Ohio to Salvation Army officer parents. As transition is inevitable in The Salvation Army, they both moved and grew up in the greater N…
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11 min
Paul Abbey, Founder of Rooted In Trees
Paul Abbey is the founder of Rooted in Trees, a non-profit organization established in 2020 which works to restore and preserve the native tree canopy in Northern Ohio. Under his l…
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6 min
Patty Starr, CEO Health Action Council
Patty Starr is president and CEO of Health Action Council and is responsible for driving the strategic direction of the organization--build stronger, healthier communities where bu…
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12 min
Katie Payne, CEO Lifebanc
Katie Payne is the Chief Executive Officer of Lifebanc, Northeast Ohio’s only nonprofit organ and tissue recovery organization. A registered nurse and healthcare leader with nearly…