Mike on the Mic: The FCADC Podcast Show

New episode of Mike on the Mic!

I’m excited to share a powerful conversation with two leaders helping shape the future of healthcare and medical education in our region: Dr. Brian Kessler, Dean of the Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine, and Dr. Maulik Joshi, CEO of Meritus Health.

In this episode, we explore the vision behind the Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine, the growing need for physicians, and the important ways healt...

On this episode of Mike on the Mic, we’re celebrating Small Business Week with a conversation featuring Burnside America, a Chambersburg-based manufacturer with local roots, family ties, and a reach that extends far beyond Franklin County.

Mike sits down with Angi and Tony Morrissey, along with Paul Byrne, whose family owns Burnside America, for a conversation about the company’s story, its Irish connections, its decision to grow i...

On the next Mike on the Mic, I sit down with Megan Shreve, CEO of the South Central Community Action Program (SCCAP), for a conversation about leadership, service, and community impact.
We talk about Megan’s professional journey, the accomplishments SCCAP is making in our community, and the upcoming Deliberative Housing Forum that will bring important housing issues and solutions to the forefront.

Don’t miss this thoug...

On this episode of Mike on the Mic, Greg Hoover and Bill Gour join Bosco and Mike for a delightfully debatable, laugh-out-loud trip through the greatest sitcoms of all time — or at least the greatest ones since 1950, which feels like a fair place to start.

From living rooms shaped by canned laughter to Thursday nights planned around must-see TV, this episode dives headfirst into the shows, characters, catchphrases, and theme songs t...

Delivering high-quality, accessible health care is a challenge for every health system, but for independently owned rural medical centers, that challenge is even greater. In this edition of Mike on the Mic, you’ll meet Mike Makosky, CEO of Fulton County Medical Center, and hear how he and his team are rising to meet that challenge every day.

From expanding access to essential services to ensuring patients in our rural communities re...

FCADC turns 40 on March 3 — and we’re celebrating with a special anniversary episode of Mike on the Mic.

Join Mike Ross as he welcomes two guests who’ve had a front-row seat to FCADC’s story from the very beginning: Dave Sciamanna, former President of the Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce, and Warren Elliott, former Franklin County Commissioner. Together, they’ll reflect on FCADC’s startup, its evolution over four decades, and the re...

🎙️ Mike on the Mic is back — and this one’s a can’t-miss episode.

On this edition, Mike sits down with Gustavo Casagrandi, General Manager of Volvo Construction Equipment in Shippensburg—and a 2nd degree black belt in Judo—for a conversation that’s equal parts inspiring, insightful, and full of momentum.

You’ll hear firsthand about:

• Volvo’s $40 million investment and expansion happening right here in our region
• The new product lin...

On this edition of Mike on the Mic, we’re sitting down with one of our community’s true movers and shakers: Karen Johnston, Executive Director of the Healthy Communities Partnership.

Karen is the kind of guest who pulls you in immediately—smart, candid, and absolutely fired up about creating real change right here at home. In this conversation, you’ll hear how Healthy Communities programs are making a difference across the county, f...

If you want to really understand the local and regional labor market—and the jobs most in demand in our part of the world—this episode of Mike on the Mic is for you.

🎙️ Mike sits down with workforce development leader Jesse McCree, CEO of SCPa Works, for a high-energy conversation on what’s happening in the workforce right now, what employers are struggling to fill, and what job-seekers (and communities) should be paying attention ...

This one’s a can’t-miss edition of Mike on the Mic.

In this episode, you’ll meet Colonel Caleb Lewis, the 53rd Commander of Letterkenny Army Depot—and a legitimate Renaissance Man. He’s the kind of leader who pairs mission focus with real curiosity, and it comes through in every answer.

If you care about the future of the Depot, the strength of the Army, or the people quietly doing world-class work right here at home, this conversati...

 So you have that entrepreneurial spirit to start your own business—now what? On this episode of Mike on the Mic, we’re talking with Robin Burtner, Executive Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Shippensburg University. Robin explains how the SBDC supports entrepreneurs and small business owners through planning, guidance, resources, and one-on-one assistance. If you’re thinking about starting a business—or a...

🎙️ This Week on Mike on the Mic 🎙️

Join me as I sit down with Mark Story, whose journey from Maine to Chambersburg has led to an unwavering commitment to Habitat for Humanity. For more than 25 years, Habitat has been building affordable housing and transforming lives across Franklin County — and their future plans could dwarf that already incredible impact.

Plus, ever wonder how much revenue the ReStore generates each year to reinv...

This Week on Mike on the Mic

If you’re looking for a story that will truly inspire, you won’t want to miss this episode. Mike sits down with Dr. Francis Achampong, former Chancellor of Penn State Mont Alto, to explore his remarkable life journey — from growing up in Ghana and overcoming polio, to earning degrees from some of the world’s most prestigious universities and leading in higher education.

Dr. Achampong also shares insights ...

Think there’s not much to do in Franklin County? Well, think again! On this edition of Mike on the Mic, Mike sits down with two of the county’s biggest “worker bees” 🐝 — Lauren Formosa and Evan Crider from the Franklin County Visitors Bureau — to uncover all the hidden gems, local favorites, and can’t-miss events that make our community shine.

From scenic trails and historic landmarks to one-of-a-kind festivals and foodie finds, Fr...

🎙️ Mike on the Mic – Special Guest Neil Doran!
This week, Mike sits down with Neil Doran, Director of the Hagerstown Regional Airport, for one of our most eye-opening and informative interviews yet. ✈️

Neil shares the surprising benefits of the airport you didn’t know about, its vital role in our region, and exciting plans for future expansion of services. 🚀

You’ll walk away realizing that the Hagerstown Regional Airport is fa...

Mike on the Mic – Meeting the Needs of the Community! 🎙️
On this inspiring edition of Mike on the Mic, meet Dr. Maulik Joshi, President & CEO of Meritus Health – Washington County, Maryland’s largest employer and a driving force for community well-being.

Through his visionary leadership, discover how Meritus is going beyond healthcare to meet the needs of the region because “it’s the right thing to do.” From launching ...

For more than a century, The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) has been fueling generosity and transforming lives across Central Pennsylvania. In our latest episode, Erin Gilbert and Ann Finucane join me to explore how TFEC empowers donors, strengthens nonprofits, and shapes the future of philanthropy right here in Franklin County.

✨ Whether you’re dreaming of starting your own foundation, looking to support an existing on...