Industry Edge

Mark Hiddleson is the Owner of Specialized Storage Solutions, Inc., a nationwide logistics company with industry-leading warehouse storage solutions. The company provides clients with innovative products, facility layouts, and designs to optimize their logistics operations. With several decades of service experience in the warehousing and logistics industry, Mark has held leadership roles in sever...

Michele Herlein is the Founder and CEO of CultureMax, a firm aligning organizational strategy and culture to drive exceptional financial results. In 2015, she co-founded Impact100 Nashville, a women's giving circle that has awarded over $1 million in grants to local nonprofits and served as its President from 2018 to 2021, doubling membership to over 200 members. Before her current ventures, Miche...

Becky Sharpe is the Owner and CEO of International Scholarship & Tuition Services (ISTS), a women-owned organization that manages scholarships and tuition assistance programs. Under her leadership, ISTS has expanded its services to manage educational assistance programs globally. Becky is also the Co-owner and CEO of Collegiate Sports Data, which connects high school athletes with college sports p...

Dr. Jeremy Weisz is the Co-founder of Rise25, a company that helps B2B business owners connect with their ideal prospects, referral partners, and strategic partners through a done-for-you podcast service. Jeremy has been involved in podcasting for 14 years and was a senior producer for early business podcasts. He helped put all of their systems in place and helped them add volume, feature, and edi...

Ken Huffman is the VP of Operations at Toyota Material Handling Midsouth, a premier provider of material handling equipment, warehouse solutions, rentals, parts, and services. In his role, he leads the organization's operations in its Western territories. With a background in engineering and operational leadership, Ken specializes in process optimization and service delivery. In this episode… In l...

Michelle Boykin is the Chief Operating Officer at Rackley Roofing Company, Inc., a full-service commercial and industrial roofing contractor. In her role, she has scaled the company's service division. As a leader in the roofing industry, she serves as a Secretary on the Executive Committee of National Women in Roofing, the Director of Member Services at CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) Nashvil...

Nick Newman is the Executive Director of the Tennessee Association of Utility Districts (TAUD), which provides technical, legal, and operational support to over 500 utilities and businesses in Tennessee. Nick has 37 years of experience in leadership positions and hands-on experience in the utility industry. Before his current role at TAUD, he served as a utility and committee member and a Board Di...

Ginger Duncan is a Leadership Coach who specializes in empowering and developing leaders to gain a competitive edge in their industries. With over 20 years of experience in leadership development, she has worked with startups, existing and merging teams, and Fortune 500 companies to align their values and behaviors with organizational growth. Ginger helps leaders align with their purpose and stren...

Dave Bertino is the Owner and President of David M. Bertino Manufacturing, which specializes in commercial casework for public works projects. Since 1988, he has installed and manufactured institutional casework for schools, colleges, hospitals, and labs. Dave delivers reliable and functional solutions for some of the most demanding work environments.  In this episode… What does it take to leave a...

Shawn Jones is the President of Toyota Material Handling Midsouth, a premier provider of material handling equipment, warehouse solutions, rentals, parts, and service. With over 25 years of experience in material handling, he steers TMH Midsouth's strategy and direction. Shawn empowers employees, delivers value to customers, and fosters a culture of intentional leadership. In this episode… With th...

Michelle Keckler is the Co-founder of KNC Marketing, an agency helping B2B industrial companies build their brands. With 15 years of experience in marketing and brand strategy, she has worked for globally recognized brands like Bridgestone Tires and Franke Coffee Systems. Michelle is passionate about building strong brands and helping companies achieve their growth goals. In this episode… B2B indu...

Dustin Dowdy is the CEO of Southeastern Tank, a manufacturer and distributor of water storage tanks and related installation systems. He is also the President of Custom Pump & Controls, which distributes and repairs pump stations and equipment for storm and wastewater applications. As a 20-year water and wastewater industry veteran, Dustin has experience in water storage and distribution, water qu...

Danielle Neely is the Co-founder of KNC Marketing, where she creates custom marketing plans to help businesses increase sales. As a seasoned digital marketer, she has worked in the food service, manufacturing, automotive, finance, and nonprofit spaces. Danielle specializes in content creation, social media marketing, and digital advertising. In this episode… In rugged industries like manufacturing...

Michelle Keckler is the Co-founder of KNC Marketing, an agency helping B2B industrial companies build their brands. With 15 years of experience in marketing and brand strategy, she has worked for globally recognized brands like Bridgestone Tires and Franke Coffee Systems. Michelle is passionate about building strong brands and helping companies achieve their growth goals.  Danielle Neely is the Co...