Executive Leaders Radio

Our show this week featuring accomplished leaders from education, global professional services, and family-owned manufacturing companies. Dr. Susan Looney, President of Reading Area Community College, shared her remarkable journey from high school dropout to college president, emphasizing student support, resilience, and belief as cornerstones of her leadership. Wayne Berson, CEO of BDO, reflected...

Four accomplished leaders speak about the personal experiences that shaped their entrepreneurial paths and leadership philosophies. Ned Moore, CEO of Clutch, reflects on how his time in the Philadelphia Boys Choir instilled discipline, teamwork, and belief—lessons he now applies to building high-performing teams. Marc Brookland, founder and president of SEO Locale, shares how his family’s immigran...

 This collection of executive interviews highlights the diverse backgrounds and leadership philosophies of four prominent business leaders. John DiGiuseppe, CEO of The Fence Authority, discusses how authenticity, accountability, and team-building drive his success. Mike Cromer, Executive Vice President of IMC Construction, reflects on the work ethic and resilience shaped by his upbringing and athl...

 This episode of Executive Leaders Radio features Jim Haefele, President & Managing Partner of Haefele Flanagan, who shares how his complex family background and love of sports shaped his bold leadership approach. Jessica Grayson, Chief Growth Officer at Stradley Ronan, discusses growing up as the oldest of four and how emotional intelligence guides her work coaching partners at the firm. Thom...

Our guests today include: Christina Wilson, Manufacturing Leader at East West Label; Al Schuster, Branding and Sales Professional; Craig Shelley, Nonprofit Strategy Executive; and Chris Caba, Owner in Construction & Event Equipment Services. Listen as each leader reflects on how childhood environments, family dynamics, and early work shaped their values and leadership approach. Their stories s...

This episode features conversations with leaders across life sciences, healthcare, business advocacy, and wealth management. Norman Goldschmidt, President of Genesis AEC shares how early teamwork experiences shaped his collaborative leadership style. Michael Spivak, CEO of All American Home Care, discusses his immigrant-to-entrepreneur journey and values-driven approach to business growth. Laura M...

How can you make the biggest impact? Norristown Area High School and KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy students interview John Rapchinski Principal of Maximus Partners, and Nate Bower President of Rebling Plastics, and discuss making tough decisions, trusting your instincts, and executing your vision.

This collection of interviews and discussions highlights the personal and professional journeys of distinguished business leaders, including Gary Hill of the DVL Group, Ron Barghese of The Tri M Group, Criag Durand of TTI Environmental and Marty Tusman of Jenkintown Building. The session explore themes of leadership, resilience, and employee ownership while offering insights into building people-f...

In this episode, we sit down with business leaders Chris Annas (Meridian Bank), Joel Frank, Frank Hennessey, and Michael Stephano to explore the formative experiences that shaped their leadership journeys. From washing dishes at 13 to leading banks, law firms, and financial organizations, each guest reflects on how family, mentors, and early jobs built the foundations for their success. They share...

Listen to a series of insightful interviews exploring how personal histories and formative experiences influence leadership, community impact, and career success. Our guests today include John Lee, Senior Managing Director of Griffin Financial Group; Lou Rizzo, Managing Partner of Reger Rizzo & Darnall; Kat Ketter, Vice President of HealthPartners & Trish McFarland, President of Delaware C...

Whether it's shepherding a team, bringing the net to the street game, or quitting a florist job to find deeper purpose — these conversations show how character is built, and how it shows up at work. Our guests today include Bill Brown, CEO of Citadel Credit Union; Jennifer Bowhey, Owner Visiting Angels; Pat Taylor, Co-Owner of Taylor Oil & Propane & Bill Tierney, Senior VP of Brian Communi...

Listen to our guests talk about how they navigate personal and professional trials and challenges and maintain a professional presence. Our guests today include David Volpe, President/CIO of Emerald Advisors; Francis Pileggi, Managing Partner of Lewis Brisbois; Javier Solis Co-Founder/CEO of Toro Tax & Kiersten Lange, Shareholder at Zarwin, Baum, Devita, Schaer & Toddy.

Our guest talk about their work ethic and entrepreneurial characteristics as kids and how they built their business now. The guest today include Dan Dizio, COE of Philly Pretzel Factory; Dennis Gilbert, President of Innovative Manufactuers' Center; Stephen Fernands, President of Customized Energy Solutions & Kimura Anderson, President of NAWIC.

Leaders that came from difficult circumstances share how moving from welfare to abundance is a product of your mindset and solid leadership. Out guests today include Jason Scholl, President of LK Miller Commercial Construction; Jim Bilella, COE of Urban Engineers;  Tony Schweitzer, Executive Director & Rebecca Roskey-Brunner, CEO of Complete Care Strategies.

Listen to our guests as they discuss seeing the world from others' perspectives and how being a loyal boss will foster loyalty in a company. Our guests today include Maryann Gallivan of Tunnell; Robert Porter of Research America, Phil D'Amico of Pennsylvania Steel Company, Dario Altieri of The Wistar Institute. 

Our guests today include Paul Markowich, Partner at Firstrust Financial Resources; Maren Perry Founder/CEO at Arden Coaching; Subha Barry, President at Seramount & Michael Sharp, Founder/ Executive Chairman at Sharp Financial. Listen to these successful leaders share the risks they took that lead to the rewards they get to experience in their lives now. Adventure takes dreams and risk. 

Listen as our guests share stories from their childhood that helped shape them to be leaders in their industries and how meaningful connections along the way led them in those paths. Our guests include: Brad Calder, Executive Director of TIFF; Tom Sellig, CEO of Adare Pharma Solutions; Dilo Wijesuriya,  President of ARC & Gary Smith, CEO of Chester County Economic Development Council. 

Our guests today include Eric Green of Penn Capital Management, Jason Rocker of Braithwaite Communications, John Cecilian of Cecllian Partners & Lou DeCesare of Hyperion Bank. Listen to their stories of how their journey shaped their leadership and how the have to make difficult decisions for the betterment of the team and company.

 Listen to this weeks interviews with Cathy Lockyer, President of Thomas Wynn Apartments; Mike Girgalonis, President of Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC); Rolf Schlake, President & CEO of Applied Separations & Gary Jonas, Visionary & Partner of The HOW Group. The guests discuss their personal leadership lessons, international business ventures, early hardships and the...

Our guests today include Stephen McWilliams of Merdian Bank, Bob Cohen of Acme Box, Acme Kerr of High Swartz & Neydary Zambrano of Magic Memories Schools. Listen as they share their personal and professional backgrounds, including experiences in banking, manufacturing, law, and early childhood education, highlighting how their past experiences shaped their current roles and leadership styles. 

 Listen as our guest share some of their mistakes and how that pushed them to level up and prepared them to stay ready for what may lie ahead. Our guest include Jeff Kenton,  Vice President & General Manager of Solenis; Robert Ferrilli, Chief Executive Officer, President & Founder of Ferrilli; Ken Wong, Principal Owner of NAVPC Advisors LLC & John Starling, CEO of Pietential.

Our guests, Annemarie Caruso of CREW Greater Philadelphia;  Sophia Kyriakodis of Emmanuel Insurance; Rebecca Johnson of AIA Philadelphia & Adam Berman of Kreischer Miller  share their insights about leading well to inspire future leaders. Leaders are formed through time, truth and good and bad experiences. Every good leader needs all aspects to grow into their positions. 

Listen to these Philadelphia leaders talk about how leadership and mentorship in their lives helped them learn to respect the process to earn respect and shape them into their leadership roles. Our guests include Ron Scheese, CEO of F.M. Brown’s Sons, Inc.; Paul Ricci, CEO of Best Egg; Sam Thevanayagam President & CEO of Parts Life, Inc. and Joe Crandall, CEO of Green Castle Consulting. 

Our guests today include Douglas Green, Managing Principal of MSC Retail; Robert Longacre, CEO of Knauss Foods; Rich Trotter, President of S.R Rosati Inc & Pat Leo, CEO of Arc Alliance. Listen as they share personal and professional stories and how it relates to their current positions and work.  

Listen as our guests each share personal stories that led them into the leadership roles they hold now. Learning through other people's success/failures, capturing the truth and being genuine helped them grow into the leadership roles that they hold today. Our guests include Tom Kehoe, CEO & Founder of Yards Brewing; Matthew Gantz, CEO of Castle Creek Biosciences; Orna Kempler-Azulay, Presiden...