CEOs You Should Know - Phoenix

CEOs You Should Know - Phoenix

As part of iHeartMedia’s commitment to the communities we serve, we are introducing CEO's You Should Know, a monthly program feature that profiles the businesses that drive our economy. CEO's You Should Know interviews will air each month on KFYI and promoted across our portfolio of seven broadcast properties: News Talk 550 KFYI, 102.5 KNIX, 99.9 KEZ, 95.5 The Mountain, 104.7 KISS FM, Mix 96.9 and Fox Sports 910. CEO’s included in these segments will represent local and international firms, because all play a part in driving the Phoenix business community.

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August 3, 2026 23 mins

Owen Lawrie, CEO of Uplift Hospice, is leading the company in redefining hospice care and breaking the misconceptions surrounding it. He discusses the future of in-home hospice care and the importance of supporting families through life's most difficult moments. Owen shares how Uplift Hospice has grown across Arizona and beyond, what sets their patient care apart, to how his leadership helped earn recognition like Forbes 30 Under 3...

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Kathleen Enright has focused on making the philanthropic sector more vital, open, and effective for more than two decades. Widely respected as a mission-driven leader and coalition builder, she joined the Council as President and CEO in 2019. Since then, Kathleen has led the organization to establish a clearer vision, offer a distinctive value proposition for the field, and deepen member engagement.
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Casago is a premier vacation rental management company providing professional property management services for homeowners across North America, Belize, Costa Rica and the Caribbean. Founded in 2001 by former Army Ranger Steve Schwab, Casago has earned a reputation for delivering exceptional guest experiences and reliable property management services through a franchise-driven model. In 2025, Casago expanded its footprint by acquiri...

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Eric Katz, President of Independence Home Loans, shares how he built his company from the ground up into a 300-person operation, driven by a "winners win" mindset, strong culture, and relentless focus on performance. Katz discusses leadership, scaling a team, navigating today's housing market, and how Independence Home Loans help clients achieve financial independence through refinancing, VA programs, and strategic lending solution...

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Tasha Roberts, owner and CEO of ASAP Commercial Doors, shares her journey of stepping into leadership through transforming a small, paper-based operation into a growing multi-state company. With a focus on safety, security, and community impact, she explains how strong culture, clear values, and resilience have shaped her success and why the right door can make all the difference for a business.

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Gabie Boko is the Chief Marketing Officer at NetApp. She has spent over 22 years in the technology industry and led transformations in senior marketing roles for companies including Cognos, SAP, Sage and HPE. Her experience has focused on connecting customer success to innovative experiences in software applications and cloud services, digital marketing and websites, customer storytelling, product UX and events. Born and raised in ...
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Steve Kaiser, CEO of the Arizona Small Business Association, shares his journey from military service to why "boring" businesses are often the most successful, and shares why grit, mentorship, cash flow, and affordable healthcare matter for small business success in Arizona!

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From starting with simple screens to building a premier outdoor shade company, Robert Mulvin shares how he turned a local problem into a thriving business, the culture behind his team’s success, and why he sees custom shade solutions as lifestyle upgrades, not just installations.

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Sanjiv has been with The Joint for almost 18 months and has extensive experience growing
and leading successful multi-unit companies and franchise businesses. The Joint Chiropractic is the nation's largest network of chiropractic clinics, on a mission to improve quality of life through routine and affordable care by delivering convenient, no-insurance chiropractic services through a nationwide membership model that makes ongoing...

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Brigette Wolf is the Chief Marketing Officer at My Mochi where she leads marketing and innovation and the brand’s transformation for growth.
Brigette is responsible for fueling the company’s innovation pipeline through the creation of beyond the core products and partnerships as well as building the brand’s equity and connection to consumers.

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Since 1948, the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has been committed to the growth of emerging and established businesses. Monica has helped to continue this mission by making an impact through access to contracts, capital, and capacity all while granting various scholarships to college students.

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Market President Ray Schey joins CEOs You Should Know to talk about breaking business news, Arizona’s rapid growth, and what’s next for infrastructure and economic development. Plus, going over nonprofit challenges and major events shaping the Valley’s future

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December 8, 2025 23 mins
Trevor is redefining excellence at Wilde Wealth Management by taking a client-focused approach through understanding each individual’s unique circumstances and guiding them through life’s challenges. At the same time, he demonstrates a strong commitment to the community by actively raising funds for various local organizations.

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November 26, 2025 28 mins
St. Mary’s is the First Food Bank in the world and was started in Phoenix in 1967 by John Van Hengel with a $3000 loan from his church, St. Mary’s Basilica. He paid back the loan but named the food bank after the church. So even though we are not affiliated with the church, the name remains as a legacy to founding supporter. Now with Milt as the CEO, he has continued to bridge the gap for Arizona Communities with nouris...

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Neil Giuliano is a passionate leader and has led the Greater Phoenix Leadership since 2015. This organization leads CEOs by aligning leadership and resources at the intersection of the business, education, philanthropy and public policy sectors to improve economic vitality and quality of life.

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October 24, 2025 34 mins
Waco Hoover is an entrepreneur and investor with over 20 years of experience in venture capital, M&A, entertainment, media and live events.

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Jared A. Langkilde is a passionate and effective advocate for the role of philanthropy in transforming
healthcare. He joined HonorHealth Foundation as president and CEO in 2018, leading the organization with a laser focus on its mission for finding cures, saving lives and transforming healthcare.

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Jennifer Lawson is the President and CEO of Keep America Beautiful, a nonprofit focused on community beautification and environmental education. She holds a degree in Philosophy and Mathematics from the University of Virginia which then helped her jump start her career in community development and affordable housing advocacy in Northern Virginia. She previously led social change initiatives at Points of Light and the Make an Impact...

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Rachel Sacco is the President & CEO of Experience Scottsdale. Since 1986, Rachel has been a driving force in Arizona's destination marketing, transforming the Scottsdale tourism landscape. From leading the tourism division at the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce to becoming the first president and CEO of the stand-alone Experience Scottsdale, Rachel's journey is one of dedication and visionary leadership - achieving numerous...

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John Merwin is the CEO of 3Z Brands and founder of Brooklyn Bedding, a leading sleep product manufacturer. His journey in the mattress industry began in 2000 while attending college, where he joined his brother’s liquidation business. Over time, John transitioned to manufacturing, pioneering the bed-in-a-box concept and launching BrooklynBedding.com in 2008. 3Z Brands stands out for its vertically integrated approach, ensurin...

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