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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May 3, 2026 • 24 mins
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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April 19, 2026 • 26 mins
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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April 2, 2026 • 27 mins
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 wel...
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 wel...
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March 15, 2026 • 13 mins
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.
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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January 12, 2026 • 31 mins
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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January 5, 2026 • 28 mins
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 nourishment for to...
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November 10, 2025 • 25 mins
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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August 27, 2025 • 30 mins
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.
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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May 9, 2025 • 19 mins
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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April 25, 2025 • 30 mins
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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March 24, 2025 • 31 mins
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, ensuring qual...
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February 13, 2025 • 34 mins
Mike Rypka helped to lead Torchy’s Tacos from a small dream on the back of a food trailer in Austin, Texas to a thriving fast casual taco chain spreading across multiple states. As CEO, Mike ignites his passion for food, commitment to his employees, and dedication to the customer experience to drive Torchy’s Tacos to its current success.
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February 3, 2025 • 30 mins
Since her appointment as President and CEO in 2010, Dr. Ganzert has spearheaded unprecedented growth and transformational change at the historic 145-year-old nonprofit, American Humane. American Humane has reemerged as the most effective humane organization, directly impacting the lives of more animals around the world than any other organization through innovative, life-changing and life-saving programs that set the gold standard ...
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November 18, 2024 • 21 mins
Blending a deep love of classical music with a passion for business, Peter Kjome is recognized as a thoughtful leader who engages key stakeholders to achieve artistic and economic success. He became President and CEO of The Phoenix Symphony on February 1, 2023.
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October 18, 2024 • 27 mins
Cameron Andrew Bawden, raised in Gilbert, Arizona is an ambitious entrepreneur and dedicated family man. At 36 years old, Cameron has already made substantial strides in the business world, having spent the last 14 years building Hype Pharm, a conglomerate consisting of Green Mango Pest Control, Coconut Carpet Cleaning, and Agave Autoglass.
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October 15, 2024 • 41 mins
Justin Bayless became driven to find solutions to complex problems in the healthcare industry particularly when it came to communities that would otherwise be left behind. Relentless in his pursuit of improving the patient experience, Bayless Integrated Healthcare paved the way incorporating the most important health care services under one roof: primary care and behavioral health. In 2018, Bayless Integrated Healthcare also became...
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October 14, 2024 • 28 mins
Rick Smith is the CEO of Axon Enterprise. He founded the company in a Tucson garage in 1993 after two of his classmates were shot and killed. Originally known as TASER International, Axon’s mission is to protect life — which includes making bullets obsolete. Rick’s family bet everything they had to get the company off the ground, nearly driving his parents to financial insolvency, and were saved only through TASER’s initial public ...
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