Connect with KB

Kristin connects with Michelle Detweiler, who's leading PARC, an organization in St. Petersburg, Florida that has been committed to serving clients with developmental disabilities for over 60 years! She understands both the personal and professional aspects of her incredible job and we are SO glad she was able to join us; enjoy!

KB connects with Tina Kozak, CEO of the Detroit-based PR firm FRANCO. She has years of experience as a trusted advisor to her clients and her team, and her mission is to inspire values that are important for success in business and in life!

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Kristin connects with Lisa Corless, President and CEO of AF Group, who first joined "Connect with KB" in July 2019 and is back to discuss life, leadership, mental health, and more!

KB connects with Angela Minicuci and Roger Martin who are part of the powerful team at Martin Waymire, a public relations and strategic communications firm headquartered in Lansing. They are here to talk about passing the torch of ownership and what to expect as the firm moves forward!

Kristin connects with Randy Thelen, President/CEO of The Right Place, who's orchestrating economic development initiatives that are making West Michigan one of the state’s most attractive places to work and live!

Kristin connects with Lucinda Wright, Co-Founder/CEO of Cask & Kettle, who's created a a ready to brew, one-shot, hard coffee cocktail that comes in the form of a pod - the perfect combination as we head into the winter holidays!

KB connects with Michelle Traill Crosser, Director of Sales and Marketing at Burcham Hills, to talk about their $31 million expansion and how it will impact the community!

KB connects with Stephanie Young, a young professional who's steering signature events as the Events Coordinator for the Michigan Chamber and providing members with educational opportunities, networking, and ways to get their company brand exposure statewide!

Kristin connects with Theresa Dubiel, Senior Vice President for Member Experience and Business Development at Lake Trust Credit Union. She is actively engaged in the community and enjoys numerous relationships in Greater Lansing!

Kristin connects with Jamie Lightner, Life Coach and Founder of Flawless Imperfections, who's dedicating herself to helping people accept and believe in themselves while also realizing it is perfect not to be perfect!

Kristin connects with Craig Makens, VP of Business Development & Partnerships at ThermoAnalytics, Inc. ThermoAnalytics is an employee-owned company with its headquarters in Michigan's scenic Upper Peninsula. They are a leading developer of thermal, fluid-flow, and infrared modeling software. ThermoAnalytics software products and services help engineers in organizations worldwide to optimize produc...

Kristin connects with Ryan Hundt, CEO of The Michigan Works! Association, which provides services and support to Michigan’s workforce development system through advocacy, education and collaboration, they know the key to advancing prosperity in Michigan is to build a skilled workforce!

Kristin connects with the Vice President of Commercial Lending at Mercantile Bank, Mark Conn. Mark has always committed himself to being there for his customers and prides himself on the loyalty they show on giving him repeat business which makes it no surprise that he was a major part of the flourish of activity to help businesses stay afloat during the pandemic!

The State of the Lansing Region Report unveils core strengths and growth opportunities and, in this episode, Kristin connects with Tim Daman, President/CEO of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce and Brent Forsberg, President of T.A. Forsberg to discuss it all and much more!

Kristin connects with Nicole DeMarco Wiseman who is making moves in the commercial real estate business and recently joined the team at Colliers. As a young professional she is willing to make calculating steps to advance her career and she is excited about this new opportunity!

As the Michigan Chamber’s Marketing and Communications Executive, John Zimmerman is managing a constant flow of information regarding advocacy, engagement, social media and managing brand awareness for Chamber members. KB connects with him to discuss all that and more!

Kristin connects with Heather Shawa, CFO for the Lansing Board of Water and Light. She knows her numbers, how to engage the community on multiple levels, and how to keep an eye on the BWL’s strategic plan and what it hopes to accomplish in the future!

Kristin connects with Jon Horford, the Founder of Blueprint Athletes, a program to help build the skillset for those aspiring to play high school, collegiate and professional basketball. He is also an entrepreneur and a thought leader at heart and in this episode, we explore all that and more!

Kristin connects with Terry Terry; an artist, entrepreneur, instructional designer, media producer, and creator of transformational experiences! As the President of Message Makers, him and his team have helped businesses in Greater Lansing go virtual and adapt in-person events to a digital platform over this past year.

KB connects with Amanda Toy and David Brownback of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce who are providing tons of opportunity at the Chamber as they engage members and create business value that exceeds expectations!

Kristin connects with Dan Rozycki, Director of Sales for Speedrack headquartered in Sparta, Michigan. The company is one of the leading suppliers of pallet racking and storage systems in the country and their motto is “Difference by Design.”

In this episode, KB connects with Nicole Noll Williams, who brings a wealth of experience and depth to her role as the new CEO of the Capital Region International Airport!

KB connects with John Sellek, who's built a reputation for networking with all sides of the political divide as CEO of Harbor Strategic Public Affairs, to learn how social media has impacted politics, who he believes could be a potential Republican Candidate to challenge the Govenor in 2022, and much more!

KB connects with Jack Ebling, host of "The Drive with Jack," who's made a career out of being a sports expert, researcher, promoter and connector. He’s interviewed those on the national scene and those still living their high school dreams. In part 2 of this conversation, Jack shares some of greatest moments in his career, his favorite interviews he's done, and the story of how he met Muhammad Ali...