The DeCesare Group Podcast

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Mike D’Eramo, CEO of Graves Gilbert Clinic. D’Eramo took over the reins last year bringing with him more than thirty years of experience in health care and physician practice management. He talks about the exciting things happening at Graves Gilbert as the organization celebrates 85 years of Care. If you enjoy The...

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for a conversation with Amanda Havard the founder of and CEO of Lunae Innovation Lab, a founding partner of the Innovation Engine consultancy, and an advisor to multiple startups, including Wire Health, Zyme, and others. Most recently, she picked up the title of CEO at her newest venture, Origin Story Health. Amanda’s superpower is transfo...

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Todd Stewart, Director of Athletics at WKU. Stewart talks about a recent economic impact study showing that WKU Athletics pumped six and a half million dollars into the local economy. If you enjoy The DeCesare Group Podcast, leave us a review, and to learn more about The DeCesare Group, visit our website, www.thed...

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Greg Coker, recently appointed President and CEO of the Kentucky Center for Leadership. Coker talks about his new role leading the non-profit that’s dedicated to elevating leadership in Kentucky. To learn more about the Kentucky Center for Leadership, please visit the nonprofit organization's website at www. KC4L....

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Abraham Williams, long time Executive Director of the Housing Authority of Bowling Green. Williams talks about the growth of HABG during his nearly thirty-year tenure and the housing, jobs and training programs that have provided a hand up to countless residents. https://www.habg.org/ If you enjoy The DeCesare Gro...

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Dr. Gregg Farrell, Senior Pastor of Crossland Community Church. Pastor Farrell talks about the enormous growth Crossland has seen over the past twenty years. He breaks down the timeline of each of the four campuses, the recent renovation at the main campus and talks about how the church thrived despite the global...

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Bowling Green Chief of Police Mike Delaney. Chief Delaney talks about how the police department has grown to accommodate the growth of the city, what it was like taking over as chief during the pandemic and the turbulent times that swept through the country that year, and how recruiting has been impacted. If you e...

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with retired Warren Circuit Judge Steve Wilson. Wilson talks about his more than forty years of public service, what he’s up to since he retired and of course breaks down what it’s like to be the lead singer of a band for two decades while presiding on the bench. Check out DiZZorderly Conduct https://www.dizzorderlycon...

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Kyle Gerkins. Gerkins is talking about an upcoming fundraiser benefitting the scholarship established for his daughter Lauren who was killed in a tragic accident just over a year ago. Click the link to register for tickets to A Night of Baseball at the Bowling Green Hot Rods on June 15th benefiting the Lauren Gerk...

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Molly Schroer, Management Analyst at Mammoth Cave National Park. Molly talks about the tourism and economic impact Mammoth Cave has on the region and why you should plan your visit today! https://www.nps.gov/maca/index.htm If you enjoy The DeCesare Group Podcast, leave us a review, and to learn more about The DeCe...

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with former Bowling Green Mayor and Operation Pride founder Johnny Webb. Webb talks about the economic impact Operation Pride continues to have on the area, most recently with the ‘Beautifi-65’ entrances throughout Bowling Green. If you enjoy The DeCesare Group Podcast, leave us a review, and to learn more about The De...

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Kentucky State Representative Kevin Jackson who breaks down the 2024 legislative session and gives us some insight into serving in the General Assembly. If you enjoy The DeCesare Group Podcast, leave us a review, and to learn more about The DeCesare visit our website, https://www.thedecesaregroup.com/ .

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with U. S. Senator Rand Paul. Senator Paul talks about his new book “Deception: The Great COVID Coverup”. www.randpaulbook.com If you enjoy The DeCesare Group Podcast, leave us a review, and to learn more about The DeCesare visit our website, https://www.thedecesaregroup.com/ .

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Michelle Fisher, Senior Mortgage Banker with First Bank. Michelle talked about mortgage rates, tips for first time homebuyers and options when it comes to purchasing investment property. If you enjoy The DeCesare Group Podcast, leave us a review, and to learn more about The DeCesare visit our website, https://www....

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Dr. Gary Ransdell, WKU President Emeritus. Ransdell served as WKU’s ninth president from 1997 through 2017 and led the university through a dramatic transformation with nearly one billion in campus construction completed during his tenure. Earlier this year, Ransdell was inducted into the Junior Achievement Busine...

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Joanna Coles, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources with the UK Cooperative Extension Service since 1999. Coles talks about the economic impact farming continues to have on the region. If you enjoy The DeCesare Group Podcast, leave us a review, and to learn more about The DeCesare visit our...

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Dr. Eveyln Thrasher, recently appointed Dean of the Gordon Ford College of Business at WKU. Dr. Thrasher has had the role on an interim basis since last July and will now officially lead the college into the future which includes relocating from Grise Hall to the highly anticipated state-of-the-art facility that w...

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Jamie Johnson, Executive Director of the Historic Railpark and Train Museum. Johnson talks about the national landmark’s rich history and the exciting activities currently offered. Learn more about the Historic Railpark by visiting https://www.historicrailpark.com/ If you enjoy The DeCesare Group Podcast, leave us...

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare and Bowling Green City Commissioner, Sue Parrigin as they discuss the proposed Mental Health drop-in facility for Bowling Green, KY. Commissioner Parrigin is part of a 32-person leadership committee dedicated to seeing this one-of-a-kind facility come to fruition and she will give us an update on the progress with this important initiative...

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Nick Uhlenhopp, Executive Director of the Red Towel Trust. The Red Towel Trust began in 2022 and was founded by fans for fans who share a passion for WKU. Their mission is to ensure Western Kentucky University remains at the forefront of the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) landscape, all while making a lasting imp...

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, Jim sits down with Rob Wilson and Ron Bunch to discuss the new Regional Tech Council. The Regional Tech Council is a partnership between the WKU Innovation Campus and the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce. Jim and his guests will discuss the council's motivations, future goals, and how the community can get involved. If you enjoy The DeCesare Group Pod...

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, Jim talks with a true Kentucky legend, Jody Richards, the longest-serving Speaker of the House. Together they explore Speaker Richards' decades-long impact on the economic landscape of Bowling Green and Warren County. From landmark projects to infrastructure development and community investment, Richards shares his vision and the lessons learned. Join The D...

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, Jim DeCesare talks with the man with over two decades of experience covering the highs and lows of weather events in South Central Kentucky, Shane Holinde. Shane's passion for weather science and his dedication to public outreach make him a leader in his profession. From the screen to the classroom, he's been instrumental in translating complex weather conc...

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Courtney Stevens about the importance of having a good public library system. Courtney is the executive director of Warren County Public Library by day, and author for HarperCollins by night, and a hobby goat farmer whenever there's time. She’s a former professor, youth minister, Olympic torchbearer...

On this week’s episode of The DeCesare Group Podcast, Jim talks with the man who has over 75,000 followers on X (Twitter), @Joe Imel. Joe is the General Manager of the Daily News and is an award-winning photojournalist who has been with the paper for more than 31 years. According to his Instagram profile, he’s a GM by day, photojournalist, brewer, bourbon & cigar aficionado, gun enthusiast, an...