CEOs You Should Know - St. Louis

St. Louis Interventional Oncology and Interventional Radiology Clinics Dr. Kirubahara Vaheesan (aka "Dr. V") Our expert interventional radiologists provide advanced, minimally invasive treatments for a wide range of conditions, helping patients achieve better outcomes with faster recovery times. Patients can expect world-class Interventional Oncology and Interventional Radiology care in a welcomin...

Brad Sowers joined the Jim Butler Auto Group back in 2003, after deciding the family business that his wife’s father had so carefully built was where he wanted to invest his time and expertise. As a former technology sales and marketing executive, Brad entered the dealership business with a unique perspective on automobile sales – one where technology could improve both the customer experience and...

Ashley Morgan's journey as the founder and CEO of Whip It Goods Skincare is a testament to her entrepreneurial spirit and her commitment to creating a positive impact in the skincare industry. With a solid background as a marketing executive in the fast-paced tech startup work, Ashley honed her skills in brand development, strategic marketing, and business strategy. This experience has equipped he...

Beau Reinberg Principal of Best Box Storage As Principal of BestBox Storage, Beau is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the day-to-day operations, focusing on achieving the company’s short and long-term growth as well as fostering the company’s culture and vision. He is also active in the development and execution of site selections, deal negotiations, and facility acquisitions. With over 2...

Kurt Brown is the President of Brown’s Enterprises in Washington, MO & 3rd Generation Businessman. He joined BE after graduating in 2003 from Fontbonne University. Kurt and his wife of 12 years, Liz, have 3 children. Kurt’s goals are to strengthen his business by providing a quality and healthy work environment for his staff. In his spare time, he serves the community and cares deeply for chil...

Dr. Mark Lombardi is the 10th President of Maryville University and has served in this role since 2007. During Dr. Lombardi’s tenure, enrollment at Maryville University has more than tripled from 3,200 students to well over 10,000, hailing from 50 states and 52 countries. In 2023, the Chronicle of Higher Education named Maryville the 3rd fastest-growing private university in the nation. Under Dr....

Dr. Candice Carter-Oliver is the Chief Executive Officer of Confluence Academies, a non-profit public charter school system in St. Louis celebrating its 20th anniversary this school year. With a focus on student and community success, she leads a dynamic team dedicated to inspiring positive change and social justice. Dr. Carter-Oliver identifies the links between academic achievement in the pre-K...

Michelle D. Tucker is an accomplished leader with a track record of driving positive change in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors. With over 25 years of leadership experience, Michelle has made a significant impact in Corporate Social Responsibility, grant-making, fundraising, cross-sector partnering and community collaboration. Michelle has led efforts at two of the St. Louis region’s large...

Susie Bonwich Development at New + found, City Foundry STL Opening in 2020, City Foundry STL is the adaptive reuse of the 15-acre former Federal-Mogul Midtown St. Louis foundry site into a 21st century mixed use development that celebrates creative concepts in food, commerce and entrepreneurship. Inspired by City Foundry STL’s (CFSTL) location in the heart of St. Louis’ innovation hub, we set out...

Rudy D. Beck practices primarily in the areas of estate planning and elder law. He typically deals with Medicaid planning, asset protection planning, long-term care crisis planning, probate and trust administration, guardianships, the preparation of living trusts, wills, durable powers of attorney, asset protection trusts, insurance trusts, and applications for VA Aid and Attendance Benefits and M...

Todd is an entrepreneur who has worked globally founding and investing in a variety of companies ranging from tech to food to trading. As Co-Founder & CEO of Hungry Planet, he is working to bend the curve on human and planetary health by ensuring that our growing human family can be nourished in a way that is sustainable, healthful, and hopeful. He has eaten plant-based for over 25 years, and...

YOUR ATTITUDE DETERMINES YOUR ALTITUDE “You Can Have Everything You Want In Life, if You Will Just Help Enough Other People Get What They Want.” – Zig Ziglar With this as a guiding principle, I have spent a lifetime helping others achieve greater success. With more than 35 years’ experience as an entrepreneur, I’ve become proficient in growing multiple businesses, and developing practices, people,...

Originally from Rock Hill, SC, Alyson Johnson is the Campaign Development Director for the St. Louis Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). A graduate of Clemson University, she has been with LLS for 8 years and recently relocated to the Fort Leonard Wood area from Charlotte, NC. During her tenure with LLS, Alyson has brought on national partnerships for the organization and has oversee...

Curtis Francois is the owner of World Wide Technology Raceway (WWTR), located east of downtown St. Louis in Madison, Illinois. A lifelong St. Louisan, real estate developer and former professional racecar driver, Curtis is dedicated to making the metropolitan St. Louis region a premier racing destination. Curtis purchased the racetrack in 2011, investing millions of dollars into renovations and re...

Tony Mott interviews Ken and Lori Heise of the Heise Advisory Group, a financial advisory company that strategizes retirement plans for individuals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.