Ridgewood High School Alumni Association President and GroupSpot CEO, Mark Kossick on Ridgewood Talks

Join Jeanne Johnson and Jordan Kaufman on Ridgewood Talks as they dive into the remarkable story of Mark Kossick, President of the Ridgewood High School Alumni Association, and Co-Founder / CEO of GroupSpot. Discover how Ridgewood's community came together during a family challenge, and learn about Mark's dynamic career, including his tenure at the NBA and his successful tech startup, GroupSpot. Mark also shares incredible insights into the transformative initiatives and events spearheaded by the Alumni Association, such as STEAM projects and the Distinguished Alumni Award. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about community, innovation, and giving back.   00:00 Introduction to Ridgewood Talks 00:24 Meet the Hosts: Jeannie and Jordan 00:43 Weekly Updates and Community Engagement 01:32 Special Guest: Mark Kossick’s Journey 03:29 Mark Kossick Career with the NBA 06:44 The Birth of Group Spot 13:10 The Ridgewood Fire Incident 18:45 Ridgewood Alumni Association 24:17 Alumni Reflections and School Funding 25:23 The Importance of Alumni Contributions 25:53 Community Organizations and Their Impact 27:08 Highlighting the STEAM Initiative 31:04 Distinguished Alumni and Their Achievements 33:54 Engaging with the Alumni Association 35:38 Future Goals and Initiatives 42:44 Concluding Remarks and Final Thoughts   This episode is produced by Ignite Creator Studios, Bergen County’s premier video podcasting & content strategy service!   Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to stay informed about all things Ridgewood, New Jersey!   Ridgewood Walks and Talks: www.ridgewoodwalks.com Ridgewood Talks Instagram: www.instagram.com/ridgewood_talks Ridgewood Talks Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/1291013971028083 Ignite Creator Studios: www.ignitecreatorstudios.com   Hashtags: #RidgewoodNJ #RidgewoodTalks #BergenCountyNJ #RidgewoodNJPodcast #NorthJersey #BergenCountyNews #NJLocalNews #RidgewoodCommunity #BergenCountyEvents #NewJerseyPodcast #BergenCountyUpdates #GroupSpot #RHS #RidgewoodPublicSchools #RPS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices