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Lowcountry RevolutionariesFrom Vision to Victory: Erin Pacitti on Building Boundless Marketing and Driving Million-Dollar GrowthSend us a textJoin Bill and his guest Erin Pacitti, Erin is the President and Founder of Boundless Marketing Co. Her background managing go-to-market campaigns, large-scale PR initiatives, and marketing programs for a major non-profit and over 100 other businesses taught her how to look at the big picture and design effective, well-rounded plans that drive revenue, build community, and keep audiences engaged.Throughout her career, she has applied her knowledge of public relations, advertising, marketing, event planning, video and television production, and customer service to large-scale projects, product launches, and campaigns, making her uniquely...
2025-10-2722 minLowcountry RevolutionariesCrafting Connections: Cory Robertson’s Journey in Impactful StorytellingSend us a textJoin Bill and his guest Cory Robertson. Emmy award winning storyteller, Cory graduated from the University of North Dakota with a degree in Communications and Journalism. After working in the media as a journalist, Cory started a Real Estate business with an emphasis on visual marketing for his clients. He is experienced in writing, producing and directing. His entrepreneurial spirit and passion for connecting people through impactful storytelling was the foundation for launching Your Story. “I firmly believe that there is no better way to convey a narrative than by immersing onese...
2025-10-2723 minLowcountry RevolutionariesBringing Truth to the Table: Frank Gomez on transparent sourcing and eating humanely at restaurantsSend us a textJoin Bill and his guest, Frank Gomez. Frank is the founder of Ethical Eaters, a Charleston startup tackling humane washing in the restaurant world. Ethical Eaters is the first app that puts animal-product sourcing info in one place, then provides a simple ethical report card based on a restaurant's sourcing practices. Frank’s not an activist or a supply-chain expert—he’s a longtime product manager who got frustrated that he couldn’t tell if part of the profit from a $19 chicken sandwich was going back into the pockets of factory farms. What started a...
2025-10-2026 minLowcountry RevolutionariesFrom Start-Ups to Success: Lesesne Phillips on HR Made Simple with Opsana HRSend us a textJoin Bill and his guest, Lesesne Phillips. Lesesne, SHCRM-SCP, is a two-time business owner, the founder of Opsana HR, and an experienced Human Resources and Organizational Development leader with over 20 years of progress experience in multiple industries nationwide. She has worked with and for companies at every stage of growth, from start-ups to organizations with nearly 1,000 employees and has built Opsana HR to share her unique experiences, entrepreneurial spirit, and dedication to helping companies and people succeed.Lesesne is a Charleston, SC native, Marine Corps dependent, Virginia Tech graduate, proud mom of...
2025-10-1333 minLowcountry RevolutionariesExit Strategies Unveiled: Zac Jennings on Building transferable value today for smarter transitions tomorrow with Southern ExitsSend us a textJoin Bill and his guest Zac Jennings. Zac is the Founder and Exit Advisor for Southern Exits. Southern Exits partners with local business owners to grow valuation and prepare for transition. Through education and a clear, step-by-step process, we simplify operations, strengthen profitability, and create defined exit plans. Their process gives owners clarity and measurable results, guiding them to their best exit and helping them unlock the wealth they’ve built to transition on their terms.Website: www.southernexits.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-jennings-20b9731a/
2025-10-1320 minLowcountry RevolutionariesFrom Boardroom to Therapy Room: Roberta Moore on Building Emotional Intelligence for Success and FulfillmentSend us a textJoin Bill and his guest Roberta Moore. Roberta has a background that bridges the boardroom as well as the therapy room. She brings a unique blend of business acumen and emotional depth to her work as an executive coach and licensed marriage and family therapist. Before founding Conscious Choices and The EQ-i Coach, she spent over 18 years in corporate/public accounting and banking—working with Fortune 500 companies, structuring multimillion-dollar deals, and managing teams in high-stakes environments. Along the way, she earned an MBA, MST, CPA, and multiple leadership accolades, including the Enterprising Woman of t...
2025-10-0626 minLowcountry RevolutionariesSafeguarding Your Business: Bill Haber on TEKRiSQ’s Cyber Risk Protection and Mitigation StrategiesSend us a textJoin Bill and his guest Bill Haber. Bill serves as CEO at TEKRiSQ, and brings 25+ years of commercial and operational business leadership to the company. He has built his career in enterprise software, big data platforms, digital health, medical devices and telco network startups. Bill has expertise in monetizing platform software with cloud-based SaaS tools, data products network infrastructure operational systems and cyber risk management. Bill has contributed to the success of several successful startups acquired by companies including Ericsson, EXFO, IBM, Optum and Oracle. Bill has worked throughout the US, Asia Pacific, Eur...
2025-10-0625 minLowcountry RevolutionariesSmash It Up! Unleashing Fun with Amanda Edwards at iSmash CharlestonSend us a textJoin Bill and his guest, Amanda Edwards the owner of iSMASH Charleston. Welcome to iSMASH, an exciting entertainment concept offering one-of-a-kind experiences. Our rage rooms provide a unique outlet for stress relief through smashing, while our spacious splatter paint rooms encourage artistic expression. For those with a competitive streak, we offer safe and fun interactive axe throwing. Ideal for dates, friend outings, and team-building events, iSMASH guarantees unique and memorable experiences. https://ismashusa.comIntro pre-roll Outro post-roll
2025-10-0634 minLowcountry RevolutionariesEmpowering Entrepreneurs: Bill Englehaupt on SCORE Charleston’s Mentorship MissionSend us a textJoin Bill and his guest William “Bill” Englehaupt. Bill is the Vice-chair of the Charleston SCORE chapter. He has been a SCORE mentor for 2 years. Bill comes from a background of 30+ years as an internal and external consultant at firms such as Accenture, KPMG and PwC.SCORE Charleston, the local chapter of a nationwide nonprofit that connects small business owners and entrepreneurs with experienced mentors and resources. Our team of seasoned business leaders offers free, practical guidance to help entrepreneurs navigate challenges, grow stronger, and succeed right here in the Lowcountry.h...
2025-09-2921 minLowcountry RevolutionariesFrom Apache Pilot to Energy Entrepreneur: Korey McDavid’s Journey in Military, Oil, and BusinessSend us a textJoin Bill and his guest Korey McDavid. Korey went to Clemson and graduated in 2008. He was commissioned into theArmy and selected to fly Apache helicopters. Korey graduated from flight school in 2011 and deployed to Iraq immediately following. He returned to Charleston in the summer of 2012 and continued flying with the South Carolina National Guard. Interested in the Oil and Gas industry, he started piloting remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) in the Gulf of Mexico for various oil companies performing subsea construction and surveys. Oil rig life was not conducive to family life, so Korey s...
2025-09-2919 minLowcountry RevolutionariesHonoring Ari: A Father's Mission to Support Grieving FamiliesSend us a textJoin Bill and his guest Aaron Silverman. Aaron is Ari's Dad, Co-Founder and Executive Director for the Ari Foss Foundation. The Ari Foss Foundation was created to help parents and families with financial assistance for cremations or funerals when there is a stillbirth or neonatal loss.The Ari Foss Foundation was created in honor of Ari Foss Silverman, the beloved first child of Laura and Aaron Silverman. What began as joyful anticipation quickly turned to unimaginable loss when Ari was unexpectedly stillborn just moments before birth. In the midst of overwhelming gr...
2025-09-2423 minLowcountry RevolutionariesDefying Odds, Enabling Independence: Will Pearce on the Attento Board RevolutionSend us a textJoin Bill and his guest Will Pearce. Will is the founder of Attento Board. The name "Attento" stems from the Italian word for "Careful," and Attento Board's motto is all about "Helping Achieve Independence". This journey began when Will's life took an unexpected turn. In April 2017, he collapsed from Cardiac Arrest and was given a 4% chance of survival while running a 10K race. Defying the odds, he emerged with a newfound purpose.In the pursuit of making a positive impact, the Attento Board was started with some “Covid Creativity”. Originally conceived as a...
2025-09-2232 minLowcountry RevolutionariesFinancing Your Future: David Timmerman on Simplifying Business Growth with FullHorn FinanceSend us a textJoin Bill and his guest David Timmerman. David grew up in Europe and went to school at UC San Diego for his undergrad and University of South Carolina for his MBA. Prior to founding FullHorn Finance, he worked in Corporate America, Boeing, Porsche, GE leading several teams in process improvement, Lean management and quality improvements as a director of operations. FullHorn Finance LLC helps future and existing businesses and their owners by getting them the right financing for their needs. David works with over 100 lenders, including specialty banks, SBA, private funds a...
2025-09-2225 minLowcountry RevolutionariesFrom Sick Care to Well Care: David Thedinga’s Vision for Redefining Insurance Access with TikvahSend us a textJoin Bill and his guest David Thedinga. David is a renowned thought leader in the health insurance industry, with extensive experience in connecting people to their best health options. As the Founder of Tikvah, he leverages his expertise to connect individuals with essential health benefits, addressing their needs and preferences. Under his leadership, Tikvah looks to become a pivotal platform for informed health care decisions. Thedinga's innovative approach and commitment have solidified his status as a key influencer in the health insurance landscape. David resides in beautiful Charleston, SC with his three kids A...
2025-09-1525 minLowcountry RevolutionariesElevating Leadership: Michelle Paradis on Empowering Professionals to ThriveSend us a textJoin Bill and his guest Michelle Paradis. Michelle has over 25 years' experience in education, administration and coaching, Michelle leverages her background in communication and leadership skills to partner with medical & business professionals and elevate their leadership abilities, effectiveness and production. Michelle has partnered with business owners, executives as well as medical professionals to help them maintain a laser-focus on their long-term goals. Her clients’ growth and development in leadership roles has led to concrete, measurable improvements in their professional & personal lives. She has also led a team of Surgeons at MUSC in Charleston to...
2025-09-1523 minLowcountry RevolutionariesEmpowering Wealth Creation: Heather Valeri on Transforming Lives Through Meridian Business AdvisorsSend us a textJoin Bill and his guest Heather Valeri. Heather is the CEO and founder of Meridian Business Advisors, an award-winning business brokerage and advisory firm located in Charleston. Recently recognized as the top advisory firm in South Carolina, Heather holds the prestigious distinction of Certified Business Intermediary, an elite certification held by less than 10% of brokers worldwide, and even fewer women. Heather has many certifications and has earned many awards. Her greatest satisfaction is making an impact in the lives of her clients. With over 20 years as an entrepreneur, Heather has...
2025-09-1030 minLowcountry RevolutionariesPioneering AI Innovation: Jack Teitel on Title AI’s Cutting-Edge SolutionsSend us a textJoin Bill and his guest Jack Teitel. Jack founded Title AI was in 2025. He is an AI expert with 10+ years of experience developing and deploying AI solutions across industries. As an AI generalist, he has led projects in computer vision, NLP, predictive analytics, time series forecasting, and graph analysis. A former AI professor and published researcher, Jack stays at the forefront of AI advancements, combining cutting-edge research with real-world applications to build innovative solutions.Intro pre-roll Outro post-rollSupport the show
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The Following SeasFlight Lessons in LeadershipSend us a textJoin guest host Aaron Prather and Capt. Barbara Bell, U.S. Navy (Ret.), as she shares her remarkable journey — from entering the U.S. Naval Academy to serving as a Naval Aviator and Flight Test Officer, and now shaping the next generation as a professor of Leadership and Ethics at the Naval Academy. Together, they explore the lessons learned in the cockpit and the classroom, and how navigating turbulence — both in flight and in life — can inspire stronger, more resilient leaders.
2025-09-0919 minLowcountry RevolutionariesHeating Up Sustainability: Ted Kniesche on Zero Industrial’s Mission to Decarbonize IndustrySend us a textJoin Bill and his guest Ted Kniesche. Ted is the founder and CEO of Zero Industrial, a Charleston‑based company helping decarbonize industrial heat and steam generation through thermal energy storage (TES) and a Heat‑as‑a‑Service model that removes upfront costs for clients. In January 2025, Zero Industrial raised $10 million in Series A funding led by Evok Innovations to expand TES projects across North America. Ted brings over 20 years of clean energy experience, having co‑founded Fulcrum BioEnergy and later serving as a Principal at Aiga Capital Partners. A native Californian, he now lives...
2025-09-0317 minLowcountry RevolutionariesRevolutionizing Intermodal Trucking: Tom Hurwitch on Driving Efficiency with BaysysSend us a textJoin Bill and his guest Tom Hurwitch. Tom has more than two decades of experience as a management consultant specializing in operations. He put that knowledge and skills he acquired on oil rigs, in warehouses and on factory floors to good use when running his own trucking company for five years. It was the inefficiencies he noticed in his own company which led him to come up with the idea for baysys. Now he is committed to moving the entire intermodal industry a big step forward on its technology roadmap.Baysys is...
2025-09-0318 minLowcountry RevolutionariesBreaking the Money Mold: Matt Morizio on Redefining Wealth and Pursuing ExcellenceSend us a textJoin Bill and his guest Matt Morizio. Matt is a licensed financial advisor who has leveraged hundreds of thousands of dollars on credit cards all in the name of building a firm that educates people on the game of money, not exactly textbook financial wisdom. But Matt's journey is exactly why he connects so deeply with clients. He believes God has big plans for each of us, and when we chase those dreams relentlessly, it’s a guarantee that life won’t go as planned. “How it has always been done” won’t work.
2025-08-2730 minLowcountry RevolutionariesClone Yourself: Your first AI employee with Matthew Grason and Level Up VideoSend us a textJoin Bill and his guest Matthew Grason.Ever wished you could clone yourself to get everything done? With the latest AI tech, now you can. Matthew Grason is the founder of Level Up AI, a company that uses AI technology to help professionals make videos faster and easier. These AI videos can be used just like any other video or to create an AI employee for your business. The company was built while Matthew worked at Stanford, and his cofounder worked at Facebook. Together, they used their years of video experience a...
2025-08-2022 minLowcountry RevolutionariesAmplifying Presence: Dr. Miluna Fausch on Transforming Communication and ImpactSend us a textJoin Bill and his guest Miluna Fausch. Dr. Miluna Fausch is a TV show producer & Host of Miluna TV Network, a Coach, an actor, and the author of Uplevel Your Communication: Evolve Your Presence and Speech to Change Everything. She has a B.S. in Music Business, a Ph.D. in Holistic Psychology, and is certified as a Miracle-Minded Coach by Marianne Williamson. Miluna loves to attend concerts, lectures and tours, travel, wine taste, carries a Swiss passport, and loves Formula 1.Intro pre-roll Outro post-rollSupport the s...
2025-08-1319 minLowcountry RevolutionariesFrom Data to Decisions: JoAnn Gibbs on Transforming Businesses with Analytics 4 GrowthSend us a textJoin Bill and his guest JoAnn Gibbs. JoAnn is the President and Fractional Data Analyst of Analytics 4 Growth. Analytics 4 Growth, LLC combines the power of AI and human expertise to empower businesses with data analytic solutions designed to make your business proactive instead of reactive. JoAnn's expertise lies in transforming your data into actionable insights by identifying key performance indicators that allow you to stop firefighting and start putting them out...for good. She uses dynamic, interactive dashboards that provide real-time visibility into key performance metrics and deep dive insights that make decision mak...
2025-08-0619 minLowcountry RevolutionariesPurpose in Action: Courtney Lohmann on Blending Sustainability and Strategy for ImpactSend us a textJoin Bill and his guest Courtney Lohmann. Courtney is a strategist, consultant, and keynote speaker with over 25 years of experience helping organizations align environmental and social sustainability goals with business strategies. As the founder of Courtney Lohmann Consulting, she specializes in creating purpose-driven frameworks that empower teams, drive innovation, and deliver measurable impact. A sought-after speaker and advisor, Courtney is known for translating bold visions into actionable strategies that foster sustainability and regeneration in business. She helps people realize how they can be an impact leader and drive their work rooted in purpose.
2025-07-3021 minLowcountry RevolutionariesCapturing Creativity: Erika Hatfield on Building a Photography Community at Next Level Photo EducationSend us a textJoin Bill and his guest Erika Hatfield. Erika is the founder of Hatfield Photography and Next Level Photo Education. She's opening a new hands-on photography center at the Citadel Mall on the 8th of August . She launched her portrait business in 2010 and started teaching photography in 2018, blending her love of storytelling with her background in education. What began as small classes has grown into a vibrant mix of online and in-person programs for all ages. Now based in Charleston, Erika is building a welcoming creative space where kids, teens, and adults can explore...
2025-07-2818 minLowcountry RevolutionariesCrafting the Perfect Pour: Brandon Crockett on Building Beverage Brands with Rogue & RyeSend us a textJoin Bill and his guest Brandon Crockett. Brandon is the founder and CEO of Rogue & Rye Consulting, a strategy firm specializing in beverage-alcohol brands. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Brandon brings sharp insights on e-commerce, customer engagement, and brand storytelling.Rogue & Rye is a boutique consulting agency led by Brandon Crockett. The firm offers tailored solutions for companies in the beverage alcohol space specializing in areas such as digital marketing, e-commerce infrastructure, and strategic brand positioning. They help clients craft and tell compelling brand narratives while optimizing c...
2025-07-2317 minLowcountry RevolutionariesLeading with Joy in a Virtual World: Alicia Hughes on Igniting Influence and Sparking Best PracticesSend us a textJoin Bill and his guest Alicia Hughes. Alicia is the founder of Sparking Up Leadership, a dynamic professional learning company helping leaders ignite their influence with sparkle and shine—both virtually and in person. With over 14 years of experience as a school leader in South Carolina’s largest district, Alicia now empowers educators, entrepreneurs, and organizations through keynotes, virtual training, and coaching. A TEDx speaker and author of Sparking Up Leadership: Igniting Your Influence with Sparkle and Shine, she is passionate about helping others build meaningful relationships, create vibrant cultures, and lead with joy.
2025-07-1617 minLowcountry RevolutionariesSaving Tiny Lives: Lindsay Spurgeon on NeoHERO’s Mission to Revolutionize Neonatal CareSend us a textJoin Bill with his guest Lindsay Spurgeon from NeoHERO™ . NeoHERO™ is a South Carolina based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded on March 7, 2025. NeoHERO’s™ founder is Lindsay Spurgeon, a Board-Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Board-Certified Neonatal-Pediatric Transport provider, a Trauma Certified Registered Nurse with Board Certification of Emergency Nursing, and a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant.The NeoHERO™ mission is to improve neonatal health by providing expert guidance, resources, equipment, and education to emergency responders in prehospital transport.The NeoHERO™ purpose is to collaborate with and support first responders by providing them with ongoing educ...
2025-07-0818 minLowcountry RevolutionariesFrom Pulpit to Pipeline: Aaron DeBenedetto on Faith, AI, and Transforming Sales with Mustard GrowthSend us a textJoin Bill with his guest Aaron DeBenedetto from Mustard Growth. Aaron wears many hats. Besides being a Lutheran pastor (yes, you read that right), he is also a tech junkie who grew up writing DOS code and has jumped in head-first into the AI Era. He started Mustard Growth as a way to bless others so that they, in turn, could be a blessing to their families, teams, and clients. Business doesn't have to be cutthroat; it can be a journey of changing lives. He is passionate about lead generation and AI sales...
2025-07-0820 minLowcountry RevolutionariesKicking Goals in SEO: Lorenz Esposito on Scaling Businesses with SearchX’s Ethical StrategiesSend us a textJoin Bill with his guest Lorenz Esposito. Lorenz is the founder and CEO of SearchX, a Charleston-based SEO agency known for helping businesses scale through ethical SEO, smart content strategies, and AI-driven tools. A former collegiate and professional soccer player, Lorenz brings the same competitive mindset and discipline from sports into digital marketing.After playing at the College of Charleston and professionally in Sweden, Lorenz transitioned into SEO, working at agencies in Charleston and New York before launching SearchX. His agency supports clients across diverse industries, offering transparent communication, strong technical S...
2025-07-0819 minLowcountry RevolutionariesFrom Rock Bottom to Red Sauce: Chef Giuseppe’s Journey with Apastioli Specialty FoodsSend us a textJoin Bill with his guest Joe Gallagher Jr. Joe also known as Chef Giuseppe, is the founder of Apastioli Specialty Foods and the author of From Bars to Jars: A Saucy Redemption Story. After hitting rock bottom and finding faith, Joe turned his life around—starting with a single jar of homemade sauce and a walk into a Charleston Piggly Wiggly. What he discovered wasn’t just personal redemption, but a hidden demand across the South: people were craving real, authentic Italian food with integrity. Apastioli isn’t just a brand—it’s a mov...
2025-07-0816 minLowcountry RevolutionariesFrom Battlefields to Bytes: Geoff Weber on Preserving Memories with HeirloomSend us a textJoin Bill and his guest Geoff Weber. Geoff is a combat veteran, entrepreneur, and the founder of Heirloom—a Charleston-based tech company helping Americans preserve and protect their most meaningful memories. Geoff joined the U.S. intelligence community directly after the 9/11 attacks and spent over 20 years serving the nation. He deployed to every major hotspot, served overseas as a U.S. attaché in Russia with his family, and concluded his career working for the Director of National Intelligence, where he had the epiphany that would become Heirloom.Founded after his retirement in 2...
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Solve It For Kids - PodcastEpisode 239: Why Would You Build an Exoskeleton?Meet the Expert: Bill Billotte, executive director of the Exo Technology Center of Excellence Dr. William ‘Bill’ Billotte is a biologist, engineer, and leader in exoskeleton technology. Prior to founding Billotte Consulting and Coaching LLC, Bill was the inaugural Executive Director of the ASTM Exo Technology Center of Excellence where he led the development of… Continue Reading Episode 239: Why Would You Build an Exoskeleton?
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2025-05-0700 minSolve It! For KidsEpisode 239: Why Would You Build an Exoskeleton?Meet the Expert: Bill Billotte, executive director of the Exo Technology Center of Excellence Dr. William ‘Bill’ Billotte is a biologist, engineer, and leader in exoskeleton technology. Prior to founding Billotte Consulting and Coaching LLC, Bill was the inaugural Executive Director of the ASTM Exo Technology Center of Excellence where he led the development of… Continue Reading Episode 239: Why Would You Build an Exoskeleton?
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2025-05-0700 minSolve It For Kids - PodcastEpisode 239: Why Would You Build an Exoskeleton?Meet the Expert: Bill Billotte, executive director of the Exo Technology Center of Excellence Dr. William ‘Bill’ Billotte is a biologist, engineer, and leader in exoskeleton technology. Prior to founding Billotte Consulting and Coaching LLC, Bill was the inaugural Executive Director of the ASTM Exo Technology Center of Excellence where he led the development of… Continue Reading Episode 239: Why Would You Build an Exoskeleton?
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2025-05-0700 minEngineeringEpisode 239: Why Would You Build an Exoskeleton?Meet the Expert: Bill Billotte, executive director of the Exo Technology Center of Excellence
Dr. William ‘Bill’ Billotte is a biologist, engineer, and leader in exoskeleton technology. Prior to founding Billotte Consulting and Coaching LLC, Bill was the inaugural Executive Director of the ASTM Exo Technology Center of Excellence where he led the development of the center into a thought leading organization in the exoskeleton industry. Before ASTM, Bill spent 17 years advising federal agencies, first responders, and global organizations on exoskeletons, CBRNE detection, and critical infrastructure protection. He helped establish ASTM F48, spent a year with the EU’s...
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SolveItForKids Science podcastWhy Would You Build an Exoskeleton?You may know that some animals have exoskeletons, but why would a human want to build an exoskeleton? Perhaps if robots are involved. Take a listen to Bill Billotte, executive director of the Exo Technology Center of Excellence as he talks to us about the usefulness of exosuits and exoskeletons in work environments. #sciencepodcast #sciencepodcastforkids #sciencecareeers #stem #stemcareers #stempodcastforkids #podcast Every episode of this award-winning science podcast for kids takes you behind the scenes of a scientist, engineer, or expert's daily job. Packed with fun facts, intriguing information, and lots of laughs, this podcast aims to...
2025-03-1832 minThe Following SeasThere are So Many Ways to Serve Your Country!Send us a textJoin Nora and Bill as they talk with Lt. Alteri about his amazing experiences in the Navy.Lieutenant Santino Alteri is a native of Watertown, New York. He earned a BA in Criminal Justice from Alvernia University (PA) and an MBA from Salem International University (WV). He received his commission as a Surface Warfare Officer from OCS (RI) and reported to USS Chafee (DDG 90) in Hawaii as both the Electrical and Key Management Infrastructure Officer. He served on several deployments to the C7F AOR. For his second tour, LT Alteri...
2025-01-2122 minThe Following SeasThere are Lots of Paths from 8th Grade to Space. Start by studying a STEM area you enjoy.Send us a textJoin Bill and Nora as they talk with Cmdr. Kilrain about her career and how she got into STEM.Commander Susan Kilrain is a renowned astronaut, a distinguished navy test pilot, and author. She is the youngest person, and one of only three women, to pilot the space shuttle. She served 20 years in the Navy, paving the way for women. She has flown more than 3,000 flight hours in over 30 different aircraft, and she was awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal. Susan flew as pilot of STS-83 and STS-94, spending more...
2025-01-2122 minThe Following SeasGive yourself room to try and fail. Then, get up and try again!Send us a textDr. Stephen H. Rapp was born in Huntingdon, PA, USA. He was appointed to the U. S. Naval Academy graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Finance. He became a Marine Officer specializing in armor, amphibious assault and space defense. He supported combat operations in Beirut and Grenada and participated in combat during Operations Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom. He attended the Naval Postgraduate School graduating with a Master of Science in Operations Research, specializing in Engineering Optimization. His thesis, a discrete network optimization for rapid mobilization won the MORS - Tisda...
2024-12-0421 minThe Following SeasBe interested, ask questions, and be a team player!Send us a textDr. Alexander Stimpson, Ph.D.Dr. Stimpson received his Ph.D. and S.M. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Aeronautics and Astronautics, and a B.S. from the University of Florida in Biological Engineering. His background is in applied artificial intelligence, human-automation interaction, human cognitive modeling, and supervisory control systems. He has worked extensively in autonomous systems, with experience across undersea, surface, ground, rail, and air domains. Today he is Chief Scientist at VTG, a national security provider. RADM Jim Shannon, USN (Ret)
2024-12-0424 minThe Following SeasBeing in STEM is being a part of a team and everyone has a roleSend us a textJoin Bill and Nora with their guest, Grant Vermeer. They discuss Grant's journey in the cyber world of the Navy through the Naval Academy and beyond. Plus, hear how Grant was successful in college basketball while doing a rigorous STEM degree.BiographyGrant is a graduate of Bellarmine College Preparatory and the great class of 2017 from the United States Naval Academy. During his time at the Naval Academy, Grant was a cyber operations major and a four-year member of the basketball team. He was then commissioned into the Cryp...
2024-11-0424 minThe Following SeasGet the most technically challenging degree you can!Send us a textJoin Nora and Bill with their guest, CDR Ian Underwood. They discuss Ian's journey in STEM where he embraces his wanderlust and leaves college to enlist and then comes back later to finish his degree. He relates how real-world experience doing hard and dirty jobs helped him find his path where now he leads teams of people to keep the critical infrastructure of Navy bases operating every day.BiographyCommander Underwood is a native of Raleigh, North Carolina, and a 2007 graduate of North Carolina State University with a Ba...
2024-11-0427 minThe Following SeasA Love of Building and Drawing leads to a Career in Navy AircraftSend us a textJoin Bill and Nora as they talk with their guest, Dan Skane, about how he was influenced by his Father and Grandfather.Dan Skane is an executive level manager with proven expertise leading multi-disciplined engineering teams in developing innovative solutions and rapidly delivering cost effective operational capability for the Department of Defense and Naval Aviation. He started his career as an Aerospace Engineer, and later became a program manager working on a variety of Navy aircraft and weapon systems. As an engineer, he held positions in aerodynamics, test & evaluation, logistics, and s...
2024-10-0130 minThe Following SeasJourney from an Early Love of Fossils to Ocean Engineering in the NavySend us a textJoin Nora and Bill as they talk with their guest, Dr. John Cordle, about his path from an interest in dinosaurs to nuclear propulsion and being the Captain of a ship.Dr. Cordle is the senior Human Factors Engineer at Commander Naval Surface Forces. He is a retired Navy Captain (nuclear trained) who had Command of USS SAN JACINTO and USS OSCAR AUSTIN. He is the principal advisor to the Commander Naval Surface Force Atlantic for Human Factors and Human Systems Integration (HFE/HSI) matters. He establishes and implements human factors...
2024-10-0127 minThe Following SeasAviation plus Medicine equals Human FactorsSend us a textJoin Nora and Bill as they talk with their guest, Ana Borja, about how she got into a human factors career.Ana Borja has over 25 years of experience as a Human Factors Engineer and works at the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command as the Human Systems Integration (HSI) Technical Warrant Holder. She has served as a Senior Research Scientist at the Space & Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific, conducting analysis to develop warfighter-centric and innovative Naval systems. She has worked as a Senior Systems Engineer / Human Factors Engineer for Raytheon, Intel, Xerox...
2024-09-0326 minThe Following SeasThe Marines are ConnectedSend us a textJoin Bill and Nora as they talk with their guest, Deklan Hoff, about how the Marines work with the Army and Navy.Deklan Hoff spent 4 years on Active duty in the Marine Corps as a Chemical Biological Radioactive Nuclear (CBRN) Defense Specialist. He is now pursuing a career as a Contractor for the Navy as a Program Analyst in the civilian sector. Throughout his career he has led multiple teams in hazardous environments, including time spent training with Pentagon Force protection Agency (PFPA), the Secret Service, and FDNY. In his free...
2024-09-0320 minThe Following SeasEpisode 7: Turning a Vacation into a CareerSend us a textJoin Bill and Nora with their guest Alan Dean. Alan was employed at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) of the Naval Sea Systems Command from 1974 through 2017. His final assignment was to serve as the Head, Workforce Directorate for the NAVSEA Warfare Centers. Prior to that appointment, he served as the Deputy NAVSEA Warfare Center Workforce Executive and Branch Head for the Surface Anti-Submarine Warfare Program from 2003 to 2007 and for the SLBM Engineering and Facilities Branch from 1992 to 2000. He also served as the Chief Learning Officer of NSWCDD from 2000 through 2003. Al...
2024-07-3126 minThe Following SeasEpisode 6: Following Your CuriositySend us a textJoin Nora and Bill with their guest, Tyler Truslow. Tyler works at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) where he leads all K-12 and college programs for STEM engagement. Tyler started at NSWCDD as USNA/ROTC STEM intern. He is very involved with the local community, which includes leading a STEM Cohort for Dahlgren Heritage Museum.
2024-07-3120 minThe Following SeasEpisode 4: Fascination for how things work!Send us a textJoin Nora and Bill as they learn how turning trash into treasure leads to designing technology that fits people. Today we talk to our guest, Daniel Wallace.Daniel Wallace is recently semi-retired from the Navy and was the Technical Warrant Holder for Displays and Human Factors Engineering for the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) for 12 years. In his role as a Technical Warrant holder, he was responsible to assist acquisition programs in balancing operational, technical, and programmatic requirements against human performance demands. His PhD is in Cognitive Experimental Psychology from the Uni...
2024-06-2826 minThe Following SeasEpisode 5: Dive, dive, dive!Send us a textJoin Bill with his guest, Dr. Tan Deleon, as they take things underwater.Dr. Tanimu "Tan" Deleon has a Master of Science in Computer Engineering and a Philosophy Doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering. Dr. Deleon has almost two decades of experience in research and development, information technology, submarine design & manufacturing, and human factors. Dr. Deleon has presented at conferences, symposiums, invited talks, and published in peer reviewed journals. Additionally, Dr. Deleon is a member of the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering (https://www.ctcase.org/), the Human Factors and Ergonomics Soc...
2024-06-2821 minThe Following SeasEpisode 2: How does science and math help you detect bombs and drugs with a side of scuba diving?Send us a textJoin Bill and Nora as they talk with their guest, John J. Pennella, about the exciting things he did for the Navy during his 45-year career. Biography:John Pennella retired from a 45-year career with the Federal Government and the private sector. Graduating with degrees in engineering from both George Washington University and the University of Connecticut, he pursued a career in engineering inspired by his love of mathematics and science along with his desire to apply those disciplines to solving problems. Throughout his career he has...
2024-06-0322 minThe Following SeasEpisode 3: How reading and family inspired a career of serviceSend us a textJoin Bill as he talks with his guest, Jose Vazquez, about his career in the military and civilian side of the Navy.Biography:Jose Vazquez’s public sector career includes nearly 15 years leading technology development programs that advance capabilities for U.S. soldiers and first responders. The commercialization of more than a dozen defense and security products reflects Jose Vazquez ’s ability to combine product innovation and usability. As a director at both the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Direc...
2024-06-0317 minThe Following SeasEpisode 1: Anchors Away!Send us a text'The Following Seas,' powered by ASTM International, setting sail with your co-hosts Bill and Nora. Take time to get to know your hosts and what to expect in future episodes.
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Down With The DigASTM - Standards on exoskeletonsDr. Bill Billotte from ASTM joins the show. ASTM is an international standards organization that develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for a wide range of materials, products, systems, and services. In this episode, we again look at exoskeletons, their use, and their impact on the construction industry. Views and Comments of this program do not reflect those of Ohio Laborers' District Council and LIUNA. © 2021 Ohio Laborers' District Council All Rights Reserved.
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