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CEOs You Should Know ProvidenceCEOs You Should Know - David McCready, President & CEO, SouthCoast HealthDavid McCready is president and chief executive officer of Southcoast Health.Southcoast Health serves communities across southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island as the largest provider of primary and specialty care in the region. The not-for-profit, charitable system includes three acute care hospitals – Charlton Memorial in Fall River, St. Luke’s in New Bedford (a Level II Trauma Center), and Tobey in Wareham – as well as a network of over 700 physicians, hospitalists, and midlevel practitioners.David joined Southcoast in October 2023 from Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital where he served as president for 5 years. In addition, David served for 18 years as a member...2025-07-3117 min
CEOs You Should Know ProvidenceHarmony With Food CEO - Meg Marie O'RourkeHarmony With Food's Mission:Providing proactive health insights. Functional Medical Nutrition Therapy provides insights via proactive testing: microbiome, food sensitivities, micronutrients etc.Shifting from reactive to proactive health care. Bridging the gap between traditional healthcare and modern personalized health care, treating the whole person.Promoting preventative proactive health.2025-07-0706 min
CEOs You Should Know ProvidenceCEOs You Should Know - Dr. Chad Walding, NativePathIn 2010, I received a call from the hospital that would alter the course of my entire life. The nurse on the other end of the line said bluntly: “You need to stop telling my patients about nutrition.”I was a Home Health Physical Therapist at the time and had just discovered the vast world of nutrition. More specifically, I discovered how poor nutrition was linked to many of the health issues my patients were dealing with. So of course, I started telling them about it… I explained how gluten and dairy were big inflammatory foods. How sugar plays a role in thi...2025-07-0726 min
CEOs You Should Know ProvidenceCEOs You Should Know - Nicole Pineault, RI Blood CenterNicole Pineault has worked at RIBC for over 20 years specializing in donor recruitment. Her roles have included Marketing Assistant, Account Manager, Marrow Donor Recruiter, Recruitment Supervisor for RIBC’s National Marrow Donor Program, and Mobile Blood Drive Recruitment Manager. She was promoted to Director of Donor Resources in 2015 and became the Director of RIBC’s National Marrow Donor Program in 2018. Nicole received the ADRP Rolf Kovenetsky Recruitment Leader of the Year Award in 2019. In 2024, she was promoted to Executive Director of Blood Operations. Nicole holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from the University of Rhode Island. A member of t...2025-06-1009 min
CEOs You Should Know ProvidenceCEOs You Should Know - Aaron Robinson, South County HealthAaron Robinson currently serves as President and CEO of South County Health, Rhode Island’s only independent health system. South County Health is the only Double 5 Star CMS rated hospital in the Northeast and known for its market leading quality and orthopedic program. He brings with him more than 20 years of diverse and progressive health care leadership experience in health systems and community hospitals.Aaron joined South County Health from Florida, where he served as CEO of three Community Hospitals and also System Service Line Executive for Heart & Vascular services at Health First. Located in Rockledge, FL, Health First is a...2025-05-1215 min
CEOs You Should Know ProvidenceCEO's You Should Know - Hal Horvat, Centreville BankHal Horvat leads Centreville Bank, a full-service mutual bank headquartered in West Warwick, Rhode Island, with over $2.8 billion in assets. Since joining in 2014 and becoming President, CEO, and Chairman in 2019, he has expanded the bank from 7 branches to 22 locations across Rhode Island and southeastern Connecticut. Under his leadership, the bank has earned national accolades, including the 2025 America’s Best Workplace award and recognition as one of America’s Best Banks to Work For. With over 30 years of banking experience, Horvat has held senior roles at Centreville and Mansfield Bank and is actively involved in community and industry boards. A lifelong Rhod...2025-04-2505 min
CEOs You Should Know ProvidenceNavigant Credit Union - CEO - Kathy OrovitzKathy is the President and CEO of Navigant Credit Union, responsible for its financial stability, member satisfaction, and overall strategic direction. With over 30 years of diverse experience in the financial services industry, she specializes in retail banking, sales management, corporate marketing and strategic planning. Kathy joined Navigant Credit Union in 2009 as the Executive Vice President & Chief Retail Banking Officer, where she played a key role in senior leadership and strategic planning. Prior to her role as President and CEO, Kathy led sales, marketing and business development, overseeing branches, the Contact Center, digital banking, training, and wealth management. She spearheaded both d...2025-04-0912 min
CEOs You Should Know ProvidenceCEOs You Should Know - Dr. Justine Johnson, Ocean State Veterinary SpecialistsDr. Johnson completed her veterinary degree at the New York State College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University in 1991. She completed an internship at the Santa Cruz Veterinary hospital in California in 1992. After a few years doing general practice, teaching anatomy at a veterinary school, and completing a research project, she entered a residency program at Tufts University in the study of Emergency Medicine and Critical Care. She became board certified in this specialty in 1997. Dr. Johnson has published several articles and textbook chapters in the topics of head trauma, nosocomial infections, and pain management. She has also lectured to...2025-02-2607 min
CEOs You Should Know ProvidenceCEOs You Should Know - Robin Ganzert, President and CEO, American Humane2025-02-2130 min
CEOs You Should Know ProvidenceCEOs You Should Know - Paula Blankenship, Heirloom Traditions2025-01-1942 min
CEOs You Should Know ProvidenceCEOs You Should Know - Julie Fleshman PanCan2025-01-0920 min
CEOs You Should Know ProvidenceCEOs You Should Know - Veer Gidwaney, Ansel Health2024-10-2120 min
CEOs You Should Know ProvidenceCEOs You Should Know - Providence - Pooja Ika, CEO and Founder, Eternal Health2024-10-1607 min
CEOs You Should Know ProvidenceCEOs You Should Know - Kathleen Flanagan, ABT Associates2024-09-2524 min
CEOs You Should Know ProvidenceCEOs You Should Know - Richard Moore, The Good Foot Store2024-09-2501 min
CEOs You Should Know ProvidenceCEOs You Should Know - Stacy Madison, BeBold Bars2024-08-2727 min
CEOs You Should Know ProvidenceCEOs You Should Know - Dr. Michael Wagner, Care New England2024-08-0716 min
CEOs You Should Know ProvidenceCEOs You Should Know - Nisha Cordero, Marstone2024-07-1211 min
CEOs You Should Know ProvidenceCEOs You Should Know - Jacob Thaysen, PhD, Illumina2024-07-0801 min
CEOs You Should Know ProvidenceCEOs You Should Know - Todd Blount, Blount FoodsTodd Blount Todd serves as President and CEO of Blount Fine Foods, a 5th generation company headquartered in Fall River, MA, with other facilities in Rhode Island and Texas. The company produces premium refrigerated soups & sides for restaurants and retailers nation-wide. Todd began working for Blount Fine Foods after graduating with a MBA from Boston University, in 1994. Todd won the Providence Business New’s Strategic Leadership award in 2015 and was an Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the year regional winner in 2011, and Providence Business New’s 40 under 40 in 2007. Todd contributes his time coaching and advising food startups...2024-07-0806 min
CEOs You Should Know ProvidenceCEOs You Should Know - Jarrod Lopiccolo from Noble Studios2024-05-2220 min
CEOs You Should Know ProvidenceJulia Dexter - Co-Founder & CEO - Shoelace Learning2024-05-1417 min
CEOs You Should Know ProvidenceAnuj Khanna - Service 1st Financial - CEO2024-05-1417 min
CEOs You Should Know ProvidenceRachel Palumbo - Development Manager - Providence PromiseKristin Lessard discusses 529 Plan and more with Rachel Palumbo, Development Manager of Providence Promise.2024-04-1611 min
CEOs You Should Know ProvidenceJohn Woods - Chief Academic Officer & Provost - University of PhoenixJohn Woods, Ph.D., is the chief academic officer and provost for University of Phoenix and responsible for further developing and fulfilling the University’s academic mission. He is charged with amplifying the University's high-quality, rigorous and career-relevant academic programs, while spurring innovation to help working adults move efficiently from education to careers. He leads a team of academic leaders and more than 3,000 practitioner faculty with applied experience in the disciplines they teach. His office defines student learning outcomes that align with employer expectations, and with the specific skills students should have to im...2024-03-0119 min
CEOs You Should Know ProvidenceDenise Woodard - CEO - Partake FoodsDenise Woodard is the Founder and CEO of Partake Foods, the allergy-friendly company that was inspired by her daughter’s experience with food allergies. Key moments this year include that Partake Foods announced it became a Certified B Corporation, and launched a collab with Ben & Jerry’s! Created in 2016, Denise started the business by self-distributing (selling cookies out of her car around NYC) and self-funding (depleting her 401K and selling her engagement ring). To date, the company has raised more than $20M from investors including HER, Rihanna, Circle Up Growth Partners, FF2032 and Marcy Venture Partners (Jay-Z’s venture capital firm...2024-03-0117 min
CEOs You Should Know ProvidenceBrendalee O'Hara - O'Hara Senior Care ServicesBrendalee O'Hara is the CEO and Founder of O'Hara Senior Care Services."At O’Hara Senior Care Services, we pride ourselves on our unique approach to the delivery of Home Care Services. Our exemplary service and commitment to providing high quality care have provided us the continued honor of serving the needs of Clients and their families throughout all of Rhode Island & Southern Massachusetts since 2004. We are proud to be recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association as a trusted Agency to service those in need."2024-02-1927 min
CEOs You Should Know ProvidenceMichael Hund - CEO - EB Research PartnershipMichael Hund joined EBRP as the CEO in 2017. Michael previously served as the Director of Development for the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, leading their successful $100 million Curing Cancer Now campaign driving achievement of the largest longitudinal genomic dataset in cancer, an end-to-end Precision Medicine Model, a 25 member consortium of leading academic medical centers, 10 approved treatments in just over a decade, and the tripling of patient life expectancy. Previously, Michael spent over a decade in leadership at the actor and philanthropist Paul Newman’s Hole in the Wall Gang Fund, working on behalf of children and their families battling cancer and ot...2024-01-0823 min
CEOs You Should Know ProvidenceJosh Fox - CEO - Bottom Line ConceptsJosh Fox has grown Bottom Line Concepts over the past 14 years to achieve billions of dollars in savings and refunds for many different organizations. In the day-to-day operations, his strength is building relationships as well as managing employees, vendors and an international sales team. He is hands on in overseeing all aspects of the business from meetings, contracts, negotiations, implementation and follow-up.Passionate about various charities, Fox gives back to his community and is also an avid animal rights activist and enthusiast. Fox earned a bachelor’s degree in business and managerial economics from the University of Michigan.2024-01-0818 min
CEOs You Should Know ProvidenceRachael Glaws - CEO- RGI EventsRachael Glaws launched RGI events in 2008 with an ambitious vision: to create a mission-led events firm providing strategy-driven experiences grounded in flawless logistics and beautiful design. She guides each distinctly curated event thoughtfully from concept to completion, navigating the nuances along the way with grace and style afforded by deep expertise. Under her leadership, RGI Events has won an armload of awards, including being honored as one of the Top 100 Events Resources in the country.When not at the RGI atelier, Rachael can be found chasing her three young children and two dogs, restoring her 250-year-old New England...2023-12-1119 min
CEOs You Should Know ProvidenceCORTNEY NICOLATO - CEO - UNITED WAY OF RICortney M. Nicolato is a mission-driven executive leader and systems change-agent with two decades of experience in nonprofit management and entrepreneurship. Cortney is president and CEO of United Way of Rhode Island, a statewide nonprofit with more than 80 employees and an operating budget of $28M. United Way proved during COVID-19 to be the only organization in the state that effectively harnessed resources from government, corporations, nonprofits, and individuals to address crises, starting with its 211 hotline, the front door to social services in the state, as well as through advocacy, fundraising, and grant making.2023-11-1320 min
CEOs You Should Know ProvidenceJacob Luppke - CEO - WhiskerJacob Zuppke is the President & CEO of Whisker, a leading innovator in connected pet care that's most notably known for Litter-Robot. Jacob's passion for creative engineering solutions and innovative marketing campaigns has transformed a connected pet care company into one of the best-selling and highest-rated brands on the international market.Since 2015 when Zuppke joined the team, Whisker has grown from 30 employees to over 500 employees in 2023, and from $7.6M to over $180M in sales. Whisker's team of 500 people are dedicated to shaping the future of pet care. Jacob’s dedication to bringing innovative pet care products to market is pa...2023-10-2730 min
Craig Peterson - Secure Your Business, Your Privacy, and Save Your SanityDon't Be a Victim: Smartphone Cybersecurity UnveiledHello, tech-savvy fans! Today, we're diving into a critical topic that demands your attention - safeguarding your smartphone from stealthy cyber attacks, particularly a notorious one called whaling. But hold your harpoons, we're not just talking about any aquatic adventure here! Whaling is a sophisticated form of phishing attack that sets its sights on individuals with substantial savings and senior executives within organizations. So, what's the catch? Cybercriminals orchestrating whaling attacks are on a mission to obtain valuable credentials and access sensitive bank information. They deploy cunning tactics, often disguising their...2023-09-151h 27
CEOs You Should Know ProvidenceJason Johnson - CEO - Project K9Jason Johnson is a globally recognized subject matter expert in the International K-9 Community. As the Founder and CEO of Project K-9 Hero, Jason has dedicated his career to making sure retired Police K-9s and Military Working Dogs receive the medical care, rehabilitation, or rehoming that they deserve once their service to our country is complete. He is a former Field Canine Coordinator for the National Explosives Detection Canine Team Program with Department of Homeland Security, Lead Instructor and Course Developer at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives National Canine Training Center, Kennel Master and K-9 Handler...2023-09-1117 min
CEOs You Should Know ProvidenceCARLOS VENTURA - CEO - FEAST AND FETTLECarlos Ventura is CEO of Feast and Fettle, a local, fully-prepared meal delivery service. F&F operates out of their local commercial kitchen, servicing Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Hampshire. Providing "Home-Cooked Meals, Without the Cooking," Feast and Fettle helps you unwind, relax and enjoy the dinnertime you deserve with high-quality meals prepared locally and hand-delivered to your home.2023-08-1418 min
CEOs You Should Know ProvidenceAimee Brewer -CEO- Sturdy HealthAimee Brewer is the president and chief executive officer of Sturdy Health, an integrated, independent non-profit health system.Sturdy Health is comprised of Sturdy Memorial Hospital, a 142-bed acute care hospital, along with 26 primary and specialty care medical offices and an Urgent Care Center dedicated to providing a broad range of healthcare services to the residents of communities in Southeastern Massachusetts and neighboring Rhode Island. Since joining Sturdy Health in late 2021, Aimee has emerged as an extraordinary advocate for patients, caregivers, and communities. Aimee’s innovative mindset, supportive leadership, and advancement of collaborative community based care are already pr...2023-07-1318 min