Business & Beyond with Gerry Dick
Business and Beyond with Gerry Dick is a weekly conversation with Indiana leaders in business, politics, sports, entertainment…and beyond. The 30-minute podcast explores the successes, failures and memorable moments that have shaped the lives of high profile, high-performing individuals with a Hoosier connection. Inspirational, informative and sometimes emotional, Business and Beyond is an intimate conversation with well-known guests who share their personal, unfiltered stories and what motivates them in their daily pursuit of success and happiness, personally and professionally.
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Danielle Shockey: From Cookies to Coding, Not Y...
Girl Scout Cookie season. It is a beloved tradition that has provided enormous financial support and entrepreneurial experiences for generations of young girls. And while Girl Scouts of Central Indiana sells more than 3 million boxes of cookies annually, CEO Danielle Shockey says it is just a fraction of a new and deeper mission to empower girls to become leaders. And it’s grabbing national headlines.
33 min
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Jay Height: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
For nearly 40 years, Shepherd Community Center has stayed true to its simple yet powerful mission of “breaking the cycle of poverty.” The Indianapolis east side nonprofit is in the business of changing lives-- physically, emotionally, spiritually, and academically. In this episode, the center’s passionate CEO, Jay Height, talks about Shepherd’s enormous impact, the challenges of increasing demand for services and what he sees as an emerging epidemic: loneliness.
32 min
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Tommy Reddicks: Marching to the Beat of a Diffe...
He’s a musician. A cheesemaker. A game designer. A filmmaker. But most of all, Tommy Reddicks is an educator. In this episode, find out how this Wyoming native-turned Hoosier has combined his diverse background with a passion for education to create Paramount Schools of Excellence and why it’s a model grabbing national attention.
33 min
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Vince Wong: Making the Case for Indiana
While Indiana has obvious strengths in the life sciences, from the private sector to world class academic institutions, does it have what it takes to be a global leader? Biocrossroads CEO Vince Wong believes the answer is an unequivocal yes. In this episode he makes the case for Indiana as a life sciences epicenter and offers perspective on the impact that could have.
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Healthcare Transformation: What Hoosiers Can Ex...
From Artificial Intelligence to shifting patient care models, healthcare delivery is undergoing transformational change. In this episode, Community Health Network Chief Transformation Officer Dr. Patrick McGill talks technology, accessibility and the biggest challenges facing the healthcare system in Indiana.
31 min
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MK Huse: Serving Up History
In January, the Indy Ignite will give Indiana its first look at professional volleyball. The Ignite are set to open play in the eight-team Pro Volleyball Federation in the new Fishers Events Center. General Manager and President MK Huse gives us an inside look at what fans can expect, and why she wants the team’s impact to extend far beyond the court.
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Kathyrn Haigh: CEO Blazing a New Trail at Eitel...
Kathryn Haigh entered the University of Cincinnati with designs on a career in fashion. But an art history class would change all that and ignite her passion for museums. In this episode, the first female CEO of the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art talks about career, her vision for the museum and what she views as a cultural transformation in Indy.
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Vanessa Green Sinders: Crafting a Vision for I...
“It’s been exciting and energizing to see firsthand…and then think about how we can grow even more.” She grew up near Boston, but Vanessa Green Sinders is now very much a Hoosier. In this episode, the CEO of the Indiana Chamber talks about her path from small town New England to the heart of the Midwest, and her vision to elevate Indiana on a global stage.
30 min
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Robert Coons: College President Engineering the...
For 25 consecutive years, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has been ranked as the top undergraduate engineering college in the nation. In this episode, President Robert Coons talks rankings, enrollment and an innovative effort to extend the school’s reach far beyond the confines of campus.
32 min
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Sabre Cook: Racer on a mission, on and off the ...
She’s young, tough and has a passion to push herself to the limit. Meet racer and mechanical engineer Sabre Cook and find out what drives her to succeed in the male-dominated world of motorsports and why she’s determined to help more women enter the sport.
31 min
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Todd Lucey: Endress+Hauser GM Bullish on Indiana
Three years after opening its first U.S. plant in Massachusetts, Switzerland-based Endress+Hauser made the surprising decision to move operations to Indiana. 50 years later, the electronic instrument manufacturer is in the midst of a $50 million expansion at its Greenwood headquarters, which is now home to more than 700 employees. General Manager Todd Lucey talks about a chance meeting that brought the company to Indiana, growth and the company’s approach to building a robust talent pipeline.
31 min
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Dr. Carlotta Berry: Blazing a Technology Trail ...
Against daunting odds, Carlotta Berry earned bachelor's degrees in mathematics and electrical engineering from Spelman College and Georgia Tech and a PhD from Vanderbilt. While at Georgia Tech, something stood out to her: the lack of female and African American students and faculty in the engineering program. In this episode, this trailblazing techie talks about her passion to be a change agent and how her groundbreaking work at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is attracting global attention.
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Ryan Rohrman: Driving the Family Business
For decades, the Rohrman name has been synonymous with the Indiana car business---and some wacky commercials. Today, Rohrman Automotive Group has grown into a network of 22 dealerships across three states and next generation CEO Ryan Rohrman sees more growth on the road ahead. In this episode he talks about the importance of people, technology, and his late-grandfather’s influence.
32 min
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Brandi Davis-Handy: Bringing the energy to her ...
She grew up in Indianapolis with designs on a career as a television journalist. Little did Brandi Davis-Handy know her passion for storytelling would bring her back home to lead a utility. In this episode, the president of AES Indiana talks energy transition, the impact on community and Indiana’s opportunity for “historic growth.”
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James Mueller: “It Does Feel Like It’s South Be...
He was a triple major in math, history and philosophy at Notre Dame and earned a PhD in Oceanography from the University of Delaware. But James Mueller would choose public service over academics, coming home to lead his hometown as mayor. In this episode, he talks about challenges and opportunities, his relationship with Pete Buttigieg, and why he thinks South Bend is positioned to exceed “even the wildest expectations.”
30 min
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Marsh Davis: A Focus on the Past, with an Eye t...
His passion for preservation will serve as a lasting legacy. Marsh Davis is retiring after leading Indiana Landmarks for 18 years, growing it into the largest statewide preservation group in the nation. In this episode, he talks about the importance of saving historic structures, what it means to Hoosier communities and the economy and why for him, it’s personal.
30 min
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Mike David: Growing the Game, One Golfer at a Time
For longtime Indiana Golf Executive Director Mike David, these are heady times. The governing body of golf in the Hoosier state has broken ground on a $6.5 million headquarters and interactive Hall of Fame and play at the state’s more than 400 courses continues on the upswing. In this episode, the Columbus, Indiana native talks about golf’s $2 billion economic impact in Indiana and why he says the state of the game has never been better.
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Pat Carlini: From Buckeye to Hoosier, a Media T...
She was one of the hottest names in Indy media in the 1980s. From TV weather to radio diva, Pat Carlini was a household name. In this episode, she talks about her career path and her new goals, post media.
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Bill Hanna: Hoosier Heart for Service
Bill Hanna is in rare company, one of the few in the U.S. military to have the distinct honoring of guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. It was a big part of his path to a career as a servant leader in Indiana. Bill talks about his time at Anderson University, the challenges of serving in the military and his role in helping to transform northwest Indiana’s economy.
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Betsy Ross: Breaking Through the Glass Ceiling
The broadcasting bug bit Betsy Ross in sixth grade while growing up in her hometown of Connersville, Indiana. Her dreams of a career in journalism led her to anchoring at ESPN, becoming one of the first women to emerge on the national TV sports scene. Betsy Ross talks about being a pioneer for women in journalism, the NIL, her time on the anchor desk in Indianapolis and what she’s up to now.
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Patrick Talty: Continuing to Win in a Competiti...
In a city known for hosting big events, 2024 just might be its busiest year ever. From the NBA All-Star Weekend to the historic U.S. Olympic Team Trials inside Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis is once again adding to its sports capital reputation. In this episode, Indiana Sports Corporation President Patrick Talty talks about how Indy continues to land the biggest events in sport in an increasingly competitive environment and some future events that might surprise you.
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Mark Tarner: Chocolate maker continues to dream...
Mark Tarner has always been a dreamer. And a builder. In this episode, the South Bend Chocolate Company founder talks about his entrepreneurial journey, his passion for paleontology and why his latest venture may be his biggest yet.
32 min
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ISU President Mike Godard: Creating Connections
Indiana State University’s 13th president is a first-generation college graduate whose leadership style is defined by life experiences. In this episode, Dr. Mike Godard talks about growing up in Vermont, his path to Tere Haute and why making connections will be a priority, both on campus and in the community.
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Becky Skillman: A life of public service
She was elected as Lawrence County Recorder in 1977, at the age of 25. It was a moment that would propel the Bedford native to a career in local and state politics, culminating with her election as Indiana’s 49th Lt. Governor. In this episode, Becky Skillman talks about her inspiration to enter the public square, the importance of giving back and much more.
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Don Fischer: Voice of the Hoosiers Still Going ...
He was working the overnight shift at a train depot in Mendota, Illinois when an ad in Sport magazine caught Don Fischer’s eye. “How would you like to be a sports broadcaster?” It was a moment that would change his life and lead to a Hall of Fame career. In this episode, the legendary voice of IU athletics talks about his “absolutely horrible” first play-by-play experience, his introduction to Bob Knight and much more.
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