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Crisp Cuts from the C-SuiteIn Hops We Trust: Dru ErnstIn this episode, I connected with Dru Ernst. Dru is the co-founder and head brewer of Dru Bru Taproom and Brewery, based in Washington state. Born and raised in Merced, California, Dru fell in love with beer when he spent a summer in Germany with his foreign exchange student's family. Dru then attended Gonzaga University on a tennis scholarship where he met his wife and graduated with a BS in Civil Engineering. Dru and his wife moved to Seattle where Dru became an avid homebrewer brewing small batches for friends and family in the backyard of his townhouse. His...2021-03-2335 minCrisp Cuts from the C-SuiteDon’t Hit Eject, Hit Pause!I’ve got some big life events happening, so this is a quick pause on this week’s episode. I’m working on some new content, so stay tuned!2021-03-0901 minCrisp Cuts from the C-SuiteEngineering Success: Ben RiveraBen Rivera is the CEO of Leatherman Tool Group, headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Leatherman is the USA manufacturer of the original, multi-purpose tool. With over $100 million in annual revenue and employing over 500 people in the Portland area, Leatherman designs, manufactures and distributes its highly sought-after products to over 80 countries throughout the world. Ben has been at Leatherman Tool Group since 1991, and he holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Oregon State University.
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· Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-02-2331 minCrisp Cuts from the C-SuiteCreative Content: Darren RankinDarren Rankin is currently co-owner and CEO of CMD, one of the oldest and now largest agencies born in the Pacific Northwest. Darren has a history of leading agencies, with an eye towards sports marketing, social impact and international brand marketing. As a graduate of Harvard University, captain of the basketball team and a professional player internationally, guiding powerful teams is his forte.
CMD is a full-impact agency, specializing in all things that bring brands to life and drive true business results for clients such as Intel, Microsoft, Xbox, T-Mobile, Banner Bank and Car Toys. Prior...2021-02-0941 minCrisp Cuts from the C-SuiteWomen in Wine: Lynn Penner-AshLynn Penner-Ash’s interest in winemaking grew out of an early passion for the sciences. After a summer working for the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C., she studied botany at the University of California, Davis, the birthplace of the American wine industry. In her junior year she changed her major to viticulture. Then, after working the graveyard shift during crush at Domaine Chandon, she changed her degree to enology.
After graduation, Lynn worked at Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Domaine Chandon, and Chateau St. Jean. Intrigued by the emerging wine industry, she and her husband Ron moved to Oregon in 1...2021-01-2633 minCrisp Cuts from the C-SuiteNew Year... New Episodes!For Season 2 of Crisp Cuts from the C-Suite, you will hear from industry-specific leaders about their triumphs and challenges. We're still asking those hard-hitting questions and will cover everything from leadership to... tacos!
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· Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-01-1202 minCrisp Cuts from the C-SuiteInterview with Bob MurphyIn our final interview of Season 1, I sat down with Bob Murphy. Bob is the Chief Revenue Officer of Patra and leads all customer acquisition, marketing, product management and corporate strategy initiatives to scale Patra’s revenue and profitability growth. Patra is a leading provider of technology-enabled solutions for the insurance industry. Bob has over 35+ years of professional experience, primarily in the financial technology industry, and has functional skills in: general management, sales, business development, strategic planning, product development, M&A, restructuring, marketing and corporate governance. Bob has conducted business in over 40 countries around the world, and cu...2020-12-1528 minCrisp Cuts from the C-Suite#GivingTuesday with Kris Carico and Angela HultWelcome to #GivingTuesday! Hopefully, you safely celebrated Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday. The holidays are officially upon us, and today is the ultimate opportunity to think about giving back.
On this special episode, I'm profiling two nonprofit executives. GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. Learn more about this movement by visiting www.givingtuesday.org.
Kris Carico is the CEO of SOLVE Oregon, a statewide nonprofit dedicated to keeping Oregon clean and healthy. She has over 20 years of not-for-profit management...2020-12-0157 minCrisp Cuts from the C-SuiteInterview with Patrick McCreeryPatrick McCreery is President of the Meredith Local Media Group. He oversees Meredith’s 17 local television stations, which combined, produce 700 hours of local news and entertainment content each week, and reach more than 11 percent of U.S. households. McCreery also oversees MNI Targeted Media, which joined Meredith’s Local Media Group after the acquisition of Time Inc.
McCreery has more than 25 years of experience in the broadcast industry and has worked for Meredith since 2003. Most recently he served as Executive Vice President of Operations and Vice President of News and Marketing from 2014 until June 2018 when he was promoted to President.
He h...2020-11-1726 minCrisp Cuts from the C-SuiteInterview with Nat BorchersIn this episode, we connected with Nat Borchers. Nat grew up in Pueblo, Colorado and went to the University of Denver. He graduated with a Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science in Accounting. Nat played professional soccer for 14 seasons. He won an MLS Cup with Real Salt Lake in 2009 and with the Portland Timbers in 2015. He was selected to the MLS Best XI in 2010. In 2017, Nat retired from professional soccer. He is currently a broadcaster for the Portland Timbers and the owner of NDB Real Estate, an Oregon-based real estate investment company.
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· Anchor: The e...2020-11-0438 minCrisp Cuts from the C-SuiteInterview with Lou RadjaA recognized and award-winning Motivational Speaker and founder of Lou Radja Enterprises, Lou’s trainings on leadership, personal growth, diversity and service inspire and equip audiences around the world to Be More and Give More. As Founder and Executive Director of EduCongo, a U.S. based nonprofit organization, Lou’s energy is also devoted to generating awareness and support to provide quality education for over 2,000 underprivileged children in the Congo. A graduate of Portland State University, Lou studied International Affairs with a focus on development challenges and opportunities in today’s globalized world. He is a member and Past Presid...2020-10-2043 minCrisp Cuts from the C-SuiteInterview with Andy McCullochIn this episode, we will connect with Andy McCulloch. Andy McCulloch joined Kaiser Permanente in 2006 as President of the Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and Health Plan of the Northwest, leading the Northwest Region to a consistent ranking as one of the United States’ highest performing health systems. Andy is widely recognized for his leadership and contributions to the field of healthcare administration and public health. Andy retired from this role in July of 2017, and he lives in the Portland area.
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· Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-10-0747 minCrisp Cuts from the C-SuiteInterview with Mike FritzFor today's episode, we connect with Mike Fritz, who is the CEO of DWFritz Automation located in Wilsonville, Oregon. He joined the company in 1999 after 11 years at Nike. In 2007, Mike took over as President and CEO. Since then, the company has grown to over 500 employees worldwide. In 2018, Mike won Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Under his transformational leadership, DWFritz has continued to grow while providing top level service to clients in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Mike lives in the Portland area with his wife Kristin, and they have three grown children.
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This episode is sp...2020-09-2236 minCrisp Cuts from the C-SuiteInterview with Dick ClarkWe connect with Dick Clark in today's episode. Dick joined The Portland Clinic as CEO in the summer of 2015, bringing 30 years of senior management and healthcare leadership experience. Prior to joining The Portland Clinic, Dick spent nearly 12 years with Providence. As Executive Director of Providence St. Vincent Medical Foundation, Dick oversaw $185 million in assets and led a $74 million capital campaign. Before making the transition to healthcare, Dick was an executive at the Portland Rose Festival for 15 years. He started in 1988 as the Director of Public Relations and Marketing. In his final 10 years with the Rose Festival, Dick served as the...2020-09-0836 minCrisp Cuts from the C-SuiteInterview with Peggy MaguireIn this episode, we connect with Peggy Maguire who is the President of the Cambia Health Foundation and the SVP of Corporate Responsibility and Palliative Care. Peggy works with a wide range of stakeholders to improve care for people with serious illness and support family caregivers. Under her leadership, the Cambia Health Foundation has invested more than $44M to advance palliative care access, quality and awareness. Peggy also directs Cambia’s regional health plans’ Personalized Care Support program, which includes health insurance benefits for palliative care services, advance care planning, specialized care management, and caregiver recognition and support.
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This epis...2020-08-2531 minCrisp Cuts from the C-SuiteInterview with Jon GehrsIn the first episode of our series, we’ll connect with Jon Gehrs, a Co-Founder of Pacific Foods, based in Tualatin, Oregon. His most recent role was serving as President of the Packaged Foods Division at the company. In 2017, Gehrs helped navigate the sale of Pacific Foods to Campbell Soup Company for $700 million. He now serves as Chairman of the Board for The Toasted Oat and Smith Brothers Farms, among other interests.
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· Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-08-1742 minCrisp Cuts from the C-SuiteWelcome to Crisp Cuts from the C-SuiteCrisp Cuts from the C-Suite is a quick dive into the personal and professional lives of executives along the West Coast. We will cover everything from leadership and professional development to... tacos! Yes, we’re asking the hard hitting questions so you can get to know these execs on a more personal level. What makes them tick? Listen to find out more!2020-08-1302 min