Cleveland's CEOs You Should Know

Cleveland's CEOs You Should Know

Get to know your local CEOs, as various people from iHeartMedia Cleveland talk to our local CEOs about their business and what they provide to the community.

Episodes

March 20, 2023 11 min
Brendan Anderson started his post-banking entrepreneurial career by acquiring Stam, Inc., which manufactures custom bent tubing before founding a private equity firm called ScaleCo where he has raised three funds and acquired 21 companies to date. The ScaleCo model includes investing in talented entrepreneurs, innovators, and managers to transform the businesses into long term sustainable growth companies.

In 2006, Mr. Anderson c...
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Melissa D. Cole, DNP, RN, ANP-BC, CENP is currently the inaugural Director of Nursing & Strategic Healthcare Integration at John Carroll University (JCU). Ms. Cole is also Associate Faculty at JCU and will oversee the recently announced Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program and the expansion of John Carroll’s academic healthcare portfolio. JCU is a 136-year-old Jesuit institution that was rated #4 best undergraduate teac...
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Now in its tenth year, Simon leads Teen Cancer America, the only national charity in the USA working directly with hospitals to advise, support and fund them in the development of specialized facilities and programs for adolescents and young adults with cancer.

The charity is built on the successful model of Teenage Cancer Trust, UK where Simon was Chief Executive Officer for 13 years before launching Teen Cancer America in 2012. Hi...
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WTAM morning host Bill Wills talks with Taylor Marshall.

Taylor Marshall is the CEO of Andrews Moving & Storage, a leading United Van Lines agent that provides residential and commercial moving services, as well logistics and transportation management worldwide. Taylor is the third generation of ownership at Andrews and since becoming CEO, his experience and visionary leadership have solidified Andrews' core business and expand...
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David Schick is the Director of Marketing and Communications for the Lake County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) Board. He joined the Board in 2022, prior to his move to the Board, David held a communications position with another Lake County department. David is a City of Mentor resident and outside of work is always on a basketball court as a player, youth coach, or as a referee. David is currently a m...
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Cliff A. Megerian, MD, is Chief Executive Officer of University Hospitals (UH), a comprehensive health system with annual revenues of $5.3 billion, 21 hospitals (including 5 joint ventures), more than 50 health centers and outpatient facilities, and over 200 physician offices located throughout 16 counties. He assumed this position in February 2021 and joined UH in 2002. He is also the Jane and Henry Meyer Chief Executive Officer D...
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Dr. Charles Modlin, M.D., MBA, serves as the Inaugural Medical Director of the Office of Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (IDE) at MetroHealth where he provides operational and thought leadership, perspective and vision on the multi-dimensional matters of diversity and health equity through the lens of a clinician. His role is key to the development of programs to promote and strengthen an inclusive and diverse culture and promote...
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Ethan Holmes founded Holmes Mouthwatering in 2008 at the age of 15 after being inspired by his grandfather's applesauce recipe and deciding to innovate his own line of products. While studying business at Hiram college, he launched the business in 2014 making small batches at a time on campus, eventually growing to his first major retailer: Heinen’s in 2015, Giant Eagle in 2016, and Whole Foods Market and Kroger in 2107, selling at...
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Robert Heyd is the Owner & CEO of QC Kinetix of Cleveland. QC Kinetix offers non-surgical regenerative medicine and is the largest and fastest growing company of its type in North America. Most of Heyd’s professional career has been in Business-to-Business services as a Sales & Customer Service leader.

Prior to joining QC Kinetix, Heyd served as VP of Customer Service for a national RIM services company. In 2021 alongside h...
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Sanjay Singh is the Chairman and CEO of Mace Security International, the owner of the Mace® Brand and serves on its Board of Directors. He previously served as the Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors since April, 2020 and was appointed as the Vice-Chairman of the Board in March, 2018.

Mace Security International, Inc. is an American manufacturer of personal safety and security products such as the widely recognized Mace Pe...
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Kathryn Heidemann—a senior arts management and higher education leader, educator and artist—first joined CIA in 2019 as Vice President of Academic Affairs + Dean of Faculty. In her role as the College’s chief academic officer, she was responsible for program and curricular development and delivery, academic operations and strategy, student affairs, and accreditation and assessment.

Heidemann played a key role in the development of...
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King has over 30 years of experience in sales, marketing, strategy, and leadership from some of the most recognizable brands in the brewing industry. He spent 20 years at Anheuser-Busch InBev, last serving as the Vice President of the Central Division.
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November 21, 2022 26 min
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Vitantonio, Jr. became President of the Greater Cleveland Automobile Dealers' Association in 2010 and the follow year he became President of the Cleveland Auto Show. He's also served as Chairperson of the Auto Shows of North America.
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In 2011, Habat became President/CEO of Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity and led the organization to by far its most productive and impactful years. Litten joined Cleveland Habitat as its new President/CEO on October 1, 2022.
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On August 8, 2010, the Board of Directors of Cardinal Credit Union, nominated Christine Blake as President and CEO. Cardinal has 12 branches that serve 30,000 members, spanning 9 northern Ohio counties, with assets in excess of $285 million.
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Brokaw Inc. is a creative marketing, digital, and video content firm headquartered at the center of the universe: Cleveland, Ohio.
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September 22, 2022 10 min
Founded in Cleveland in 1922, White Dove Mattress has made a name for itself as a quality, family-owned brand committed to providing people a good night’s sleep. Celebrating a century for any business is no easy feat, but White Dove has remained family-owned and made in America. The team at White Dove, led by Bruce Goodman, prides themselves on constantly innovating and evolving, finding new solutions based on feedback from consume...
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September 1, 2022 15 min
Steve provides leadership and strategic guidance for all Vitamix company operations.
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