CEOs You Should Know

CEOs You Should Know

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October 16, 2026 • 32 mins

David Hakanson, MBA, is President and CEO of Government Employees Health Association, Inc. (G.E.H.A.), a nonprofit member association that has provided health and dental benefits to federal employees, retirees, military retirees, and their families since 1937.

A proven operator and transformational healthcare executive, David brings more than two decades of experience leading complex organizations through modernization, operational...

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Anthony Closson is a United States Air Force veteran and founder and CEO of Colossal Contracting, LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business delivering technology solutions and professional services to government and commercial clients.

With more than 20 years of experience in technology and government contracting, Anthony has grown Colossal from a startup into a nationally recognized firm supporting mission-critical init...

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Vanessa Vasquez is the Chief Financial Officer of Madrinas Insurance and a key architect behind the company's finance, operations, legal, risk, and human resources functions. Since the company's founding, she has helped build the infrastructure and culture that have fueled its growth, including leading the 2023 merger due diligence and integration with Alliant Insurance Services while preserving Madrinas' unique "corporate-owned, f...

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September 16, 2026 • 20 mins

Emily was appointed as chief executive officer of Americans for Prosperity in 2017. As CEO, Emily drives the organization’s mission and strategy to build a permanent grassroots presence that educates and activates citizens to advocate for policies that will help people improve their lives. Emily has been a public policy advocate for the past decade, building policy coalitions of principled lawmakers to unleash opportunities f...

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September 9, 2026 • 31 mins

Pat Condo founded six successful search tech companies over 30 years, with partnerships in telecom, defense, and advertising. As Seekr Technologies' CEO, he pioneers AI solutions, redefining content evaluation and empowering users with bias-free applications.

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September 9, 2026 • 26 mins

Austen Allred is the Founder and CEO of Gauntlet AI, an Austin-based company building the next generation of elite AI talent. A serial entrepreneur and recognized innovator in workforce development, Austen has spent his career challenging traditional models of education and professional training to create faster, more effective pathways into high-growth technology careers.

Before founding Gauntlet AI, Austen co-founded and ...

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Dr. Christy Lane, CEO and Co-Founder
Dr. Christy Lane is global leader of InsurTech, an investor, founder and award-winning health scientist with expertise in AI, digital health, and wearable devices. Dr. Lane is the Co-Founder of Flora Fertility, the Stanford Wearable Health Lab, as well as Founder and former CEO of Vivametrica. Dr. Lane is also a Venture Partner with IA Capital, an InsurTech/fintech venture firm in New York. ...

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Alberto Maza is the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) director for the agency's Division of Law Enforcement. Col. Maza oversees more than 1,000 employees in the FWC's Division of Law Enforcement who protect Florida's natural resources and provide public safety on state lands and waters.

Colonel Maza holds the distinction of being the first Hispanic Colonel for the FWC.

Col. Maza's career began wi...

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Nick StengleChief Executive Officer and Member of the Board of Directors

Nick Stengle joined Brookdale in October 2025 as Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Board of Directors with a deep understanding of the senior living, healthcare, and hospitality industries. He has extensive leadership and operational experience, including multi-site, geographically dispersed healthcare settings.

Prior to joining Brookdale, Mr. Stengle...

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KAT 103's Gina Melton talks here with Dr. Andreia Nebel, CEO at Omaha's Clarkson College.

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January 23, 2026 • 4 mins

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November 20, 2025 • 13 mins

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November 13, 2025 • 26 mins

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October 17, 2025 • 34 mins

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June 11, 2025 • 26 mins
Anders Jones is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Facet. Since the company’s founding in 2016, Anders has had overall responsibility for the strategy and execution of the company’s mission, and has been responsible for raising more than $200m in outside capital to fuel Facet’s growth. Prior to Facet, Anders was a founding partner of Argyle Ventures, an early-stage venture capital partnership with a foc...

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November 20, 2024 • 44 mins

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November 20, 2024 • 30 mins

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October 24, 2024 • 28 mins

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