CEOs You Should Know Columbus
CEOs You Should Know - iHeartMedia Columbus' showcase of businesses that drive the Central Ohio economy. Hear from the Capital City’s key business leaders who contribute to the vibrant and growing community.
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March 13, 2025 • 38 mins
Lori Watson is the innovative CEO and second-generation owner of The Flag Lady, a family-founded business built on a passion for quality craftsmanship and exceptional service. Established in 1980 by her mother, Mary Leavitt, The Flag Lady has become a trusted name in American-made flags. After working alongside her mother for over three decades, Lori assumed leadership in 2017, infusing the business with fresh branding, digital exp...
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March 11, 2025 • 32 mins
Megan Vanderson is the founder and CEO of Macon Alley, a certified women-owned and -led business specializing in designing retail spaces for some of the world’s most recognizable brands. With a focus on creativity, collaboration, and efficiency, Macon Alley has quickly become a trusted partner to leading Fortune 500 companies, delivering high-quality retail environments while streamlining the design process to accelerate store open...
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March 4, 2025 • 31 mins
As co-CEO at Schneider Downs, Chris McElroy oversees one of the largest regional accounting firms in the U.S., with more than 550 professionals and offices in Pittsburgh, Columbus and Metro Washington DC. He brings 35 years of experience in international and domestic tax, serving clients across various industries and sizes, from Fortune 100 to start-ups.
Chris joined Schneider Downs in 2017 after leading the Columbus Tax Market and ...
Chris joined Schneider Downs in 2017 after leading the Columbus Tax Market and ...
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December 16, 2024 • 34 mins
Zack Gharib is the current president of Red Roof. He was appointed to the role in April 2024. Gharib has over 20 years of experience in brand management, operations, and franchising. He has worked for companies such as Marriott, Vacasa, LaQuinta by Wyndham, and Highgate Homes.
Gharib's goals include helping franchisees, owners, and team members achieve their full potential. He also wants to provide exceptional guest service and ope...
Gharib's goals include helping franchisees, owners, and team members achieve their full potential. He also wants to provide exceptional guest service and ope...
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December 10, 2024 • 39 mins
John Price is the CEO of Take Flight Ohio Flight Simulation in Columbus. He opened the Flight Simulation business to show and educate those that are curious about the fascinating world of aviation and how it all works. John's goal is to always put a smile on your face. Here's his story
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October 21, 2024 • 17 mins
Heidi Hrabcak graduated from Capital Law School in 2003. After being sworn in Heidi practiced law in the areas of employment law and civil litigation. Through this experience, she gained extensive trial advocacy skills and learned to effectively fight for client’s rights.
After litigating cases at the state and federal level, Heidi found her passion for advocacy was leading elsewhere. She wanted to help people and give them a voice.
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After litigating cases at the state and federal level, Heidi found her passion for advocacy was leading elsewhere. She wanted to help people and give them a voice.
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September 17, 2024 • 44 mins
Ms. Kerri is the Proud Owner/Operator of Trucker Jons, Ohio's Premier Deluxe Portable Washrooms. A little about Ms. Scott, She is a Trucker, (Thus the name, Trucker Jons). She is a Daughter of a Trucker so it runs in the blood. AT 5'2, other Truckers we're always amazed when she would get out of the truck, after backing into many tight places around Columbus and surrounding areas.
Ms. Scott, knew after her divorced that she had to...
Ms. Scott, knew after her divorced that she had to...
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September 9, 2024 • 37 mins
Kelley serves as the President and CEO of The Women’s Fund of Central Ohio, a public foundation that is fiercely committed to igniting social change for the sake of gender equality. A bridgebuilder with an unwavering commitment to gender equity, inclusivity and women’s and girls’ leadership, Kelley has a proven track record of creating opportunities and sparking change for women, girls, and families in central Ohio.
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August 26, 2024 • 24 mins
Brian O’Malley knew from a very young age that the hospitality industry was for him. Washing dishes at a hotel at 15, he fell in love with the atmosphere created in the kitchen as well as when he rotated through other positions from porter to room service where he began honing his hospitality skills.Understanding that the hospitality industry was going to be his career choice, he majored in Hotel and Restaurant Management at The Un...
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July 14, 2024 • 33 mins
As the CollisionRight Co-founder and CEO, Rich Harrison brings over 30 years of global strategy coupled with operational and business development experience to the automotive aftermarket industry. As a proven C-Suite executive, he has developed a consistent track record of building high-performance teams and executing large-scale roll-up strategies in the automotive aftermarket space. To date, he has led efforts to complete over 10...
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May 20, 2024 • 36 mins
Amy Albery serves as Wallick’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Amy is a servant leader who believes in putting people first. She is committed to ensuring the values and culture of the organization provide for a thriving environment for its associates who, in turn, provide incredible service to its primary customer, its residents. Amy focuses on defining the firm’s strategy that aligns with its mission of “Opening Doors to Homes, Opp...
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May 18, 2024 • 26 mins
Terry Andre is the CEO of AmCoat Industrial is the exclusive product supplier of premium Rhino Shield and Floor Shield coating products. Through an exclusive network of independently owned and operated dealer contractors, Rhino Shield and Floor Shield products are marketed, sold, and installed.
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May 7, 2024 • 13 mins
Doug Jackson is Ohio’s 988 System Administrator. Jackson brings a wealth of management, leadership and strategic planning experience to the Department. Most recently, he served as a deputy director with the State Treasurer’s Office, overseeing the STABLE Account, an investment and spending tool for individuals with disabilities. He previously served as a superintendent with the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, as an a...
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March 26, 2024 • 19 mins
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 ad...
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February 21, 2024 • 23 mins
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. ...
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February 21, 2024 • 24 mins
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.
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February 7, 2024 • 23 mins
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 Surv...
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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, To...
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, To...
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January 10, 2024 • 35 mins
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 ...
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December 26, 2023 • 17 mins
Denise Woodard is the Founder and CEO of Partake Foods, 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...
Created in 2016, Denise started the business by self-distributing (selling cookies out of her car around NYC) and self-funding (depleting her...
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