Kruse Control: Career Chats

In this episode of  Kruse Control: Career Chats , we sit down with Geoff Thatcher, Founder & Chief Creative Officer of Creative Principals, to explore how storytelling can turn into a global career. From working early jobs at amusement parks to designing experiences for places like museums and attractions around the world, Geoff shares how creativity, research, writing, and presentation skills...

In this episode, we talk with Kristen Price, a Senior Financial Analyst at IU Health who works on the pro forma team predicting the financial impact of major healthcare decisions. From hiring new doctors to building new clinics, she explains how data, organization, and technical tools like Excel, SQL, and Power BI help hospitals plan for the future, while also busting the myth that careers in acco...

In this episode, we sit down with Melody, a Communications Specialist at Cameron Health, to explore what marketing really looks like in the healthcare world. From managing social media and writing internal and external communications to attending community events, Melody shares the importance of creativity, staying current with trends, handling public feedback, and developing a wide range of skill...

In this episode of  Kruse Control: Career Chats , we sit down with Rick Schwartz, a Senior Pastor, to explore what ministry looks like beyond Sunday mornings. From sermon planning and public speaking to walking with people through crisis, teamwork, empathy, and the importance of feeling called to the role, this conversation reveals the meaningful, and often unseen, work behind pastoral leadership.

In this episode of  Kruse Control: Career Chats , we sit down with Joe Marina ,the Director of Operations and Facilities at the Fort Wayne–Allen County Airport Authority, to uncover what it really takes to keep an airport running safely and smoothly. From public safety and maintenance to surprising behind-the-scenes moments, we explore the wide range of careers in aviation, the importance of atten...

In this episode, we sit down with Evan Stewart, a maintenance engineer at Michelin to explore what it really takes to keep a facility running. He talks about machine design and components, why strong communication matters on the job, and how being adaptable and flexible makes all the difference on the manufacturing floor. We also talk about the value of hands-on learning, through internships, club...

Meet Adam James, CEO and Principal at Design Collaborative, who’s showing us how architecture is about so much more than blueprints and buildings. From creative design to technical details and project management, he shares what it takes to bring spaces to life and keep up with an ever-changing industry.

Ever wonder who keeps graduate programs running smoothly behind the scenes? Meet Ingrid Rosales, an Academic Director who makes sure everything from professors to curriculum stays on track. From accreditation to industry trends, she balances deadlines, details, and big-picture planning every day. Spoiler alert: academics isn’t just about teaching, it’s about strategy, communication, and keeping pr...

Meet Amber Caccamo, the Executive Director of the DeKalb County Visitors Bureau , a true cheerleader for her community (and yes, she once dressed up as a Chicken Jockey for a Minecraft corn maze promo). From choosing the best fair donut to creating authentic experiences that make visitors feel welcome, Amber shows how hospitality is all about heart, creativity, and connection.

Join us as we talk with Katie, a Financial Aid Counselor who helps students turn their college dreams into reality! From navigating scholarships to staying organized and separating emotions from tough decisions, she’s learned what it takes to thrive in this role.

To kick off our show, we interviewed, Kristen, a library director whose career is anything but quiet! Discover how she leads, innovates, and inspires her community every day. Spoiler alert: She doesn’t just sit around and read all day!