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CEOs You Should Know - iHeartMedia Columbus' showcase of businesses that drive the Central Ohio economy. Hear from the Capital City’s key business leaders who contribute to the vibrant and growing community.

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May 26, 202632 min

CEO's You Should Know-Kathleen Enright: Council on Foundation

Kathleen Enright has focused on making the philanthropic sector more vital, open, and effective for more than two decades. Widely respected as a mission-driven leader and coalition builder, she joined the Council as President and CEO in 2019. Since then, Kathleen has led the organization to establish a clearer vision, offer a distinctive value proposition for the field, and deepen member engagement.Prior to the Council, Kathleen served as founding President and CEO of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations and as the group director of marketing and communications for BoardSource.Kathleen is a recipient of the Distinguished Public Service Award from the George Washington University Chapter of Pi Alpha Alpha, a public administration honor society. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Master of Public Administration from The George Washington University.Kathleen speaks and writes regularly on issues related to philanthropy at national and regional gatherings of executives and trustees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 25, 202627 min

CEO's You Should Know-Larry Gumina: Ohio Living

Laurence C. Gumina serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Ohio Living, ranked as LeadingAge Ziegler’s 18th largest not-for-profit, multi-site senior living organization in the nation. Having joined Ohio Living in 2011, he leads the company’s growth strategy and uses his more than three decades of experience in both the hospital and aging services industries to anchor relationships between healthcare providers, hospitals, insurers and others in order to streamline and advance aging services.With Mr. Gumina’s commitment to advancing the industry and sharing best practices, Ohio Living has been at the forefront of innovation and progress, embarking on several leading-edge partnerships and creative joint ventures. His focus on long-term growth and success led to the launch of Perennial Consortium, an owner-operated Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan, and to the creation new business lines, Harvest Grove Pharmacy and Curana Health Medical Group. Organizational alignment has also been a cornerstone of Mr. Gumina’s career with Ohio Living. He spearheaded a rebranding of the organization which included the renaming of the parent company and all of its subsidiaries, including the home and community-based services division and the Ohio Living Foundation.Bringing the entire organization together under the Ohio Living brand has fostered strength, an expansion of services and exponential market share growth.In addition to serving on the LeadingAge Board of Directors and as Vice Chair of the LeadingAge CAST Commission, Mr. Gumina is on the Board of Directors for Link-Age as well as the investment committee for Ziegler Link-Age Longevity Funds I, II, & III. He also serves on the Senior Living 100 Advisory Board and the University of Massachusetts Boston Gerontology Advisory Committee for the Management of Aging Services Master’s Program. He holds a Master of Public Administration in health care administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, New Jersey, and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Bryant University in Smithfield, Rhode Island.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 25, 202635 min

CEO's You Should Know- Greg Cini: Cotter House Central OH/Our Home Sr. Living/The Avenue

Greg Cini is the Co-owner of Cotter House Central Ohio, Our Home Sr. Living, The Avenue Communities. Greg has worked with many of the top senior living organizations as a consultant for more than 20 years. His experience with Dementia Care models around the world helped shape his view on what the industry was missing. However, his most relevant experience came when his family cared for his grandmother-in-law and most recently his mother, making sure they were safe, healthy and living their best life in spite of the disease. As the founder, President and most importantly Culture Curate, Greg aims to change the way the industry cares for those living with dementia by leveraging the latest in nutrition, fitness, research and technologies bolstered by hiring and leading the right-hearted people with a deep passion for this work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 30, 202642 min

CEO's You Should Know-Sarah Wilds: PRC-Saltillo

Sarah Wilds combines deep clinical expertise with strategic leadership in her role as CEO of PRC-Saltillo. Her commitment to inclusive communication began early, through research and presentations on AAC systems that shaped her evidence-based approach. Starting her career as a speech-language pathologist, Sarah worked in pediatric and adult clinics across New Zealand, Washington, D.C., and central Illinois. On January 1, 2025, she became PRC-Saltillo’s fourth CEO, and the first speech-language pathologist to hold the position, underscoring her unique perspective and vision. Her previous leadership roles, in marketing and product development as well as Chief Operating Officer, reflect a career defined by innovation, impact, and a passion for empowering communication.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 26, 202638 min

CEO's You Should Know- Megan Pando: Founder/CEO, Makers Social

Megan Pando is the founder of Columbus’ Makers Social, an interactive makerspace and bar that allows guests to work on DIY projects, like jewelry-making, leatherwork and woodworking. Pando grew up in Cincinnati and also lived in Pittsburgh before moving to Columbus in 2014, where she opened her first business, Studio 614, a paint-and-sip studio in Clintonville. She says the experience of opening Studio 614 was instrumental in her later venture, Makers Social. Here's her story and more from entrepreneur to appearing on "Shark Tank".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 18, 202643 min

CEO's You Should Know-Ohio State Newark and COTC: Central Ohio Technical College

On this episode of CEOYSK, Boxer sits down with Dr. Matthew J. Smith, PhD, Dean of OSU-Newark, and Dr. John Berry, PhD, President of COTC(Central Ohio Technical College). and explore the current state of higher education, the cost, the demand in the workforce, and what our future workforce looks like with AI. Matthew J. Smith, PhD assumed the role of dean and director of Ohio State Newark on Aug. 1, 2024. With his appointment, Smith will spearhead efforts at Ohio State Newark to align campus priorities and further strengthen the university’s commitment to student success, innovation in teaching and learning, research opportunities, and community engagement. Smith formerly served as dean of the College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences at Radford University, a comprehensive public university in Radford, Virginia, where he was also a professor of communication. In his deanship at Radford, Smith led the university’s largest college, which includes about 120 full-time faculty and up to 2,200 students. The college includes a school, eight departments, four interdisciplinary programs and Army ROTC.John M. Berry, PhD, assumed the role of COTC president on January 1, 2019, and is the college’s second sole president. He was unanimously selected by the COTC Board of Trustees after a nationwide search.Having previously served as director of student life at COTC, Berry returned to the college after positions at Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, North Carolina; Rhodes State College in Lima, Ohio; and most recently, BridgeValley Community and Technical College in Montgomery, West Virginia.After starting his own education at a community college, Berry went on to earn a doctoral degree in higher education administration from The Ohio State University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 5, 202634 min

CEO's You Should Know-Ray Shealy, CEO: InnerActiv

Ray Shealy is a seasoned technology executive and entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience building, scaling, and leading high-growth software companies. As CEO of InnerActiv, he drives the company’s vision for real-time risk intelligence, insider risk prevention, and zero-trust endpoint protection, guiding product innovation and market expansion. Ray has a proven track record of raising capital, growing companies, and partnering with global enterprises to deliver mission-critical software solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

December 29, 202533 min

CEO's You Should Know-Jamie & Jonathan Wilcox: Wilcox Communities

Jamie & Jonathan Wilcox are not just brothers, they are managing partners at Columbus based Wilcox Communities. A family-owned, award winning company is a premier builder and developer of for-rent maintenance-free communities. Our communities offer an easier lifestyle without the hassle of exterior maintenance, and many luxurious amenities such as clubhouses, heated pools, walking trails, and more. At Wilcox Communities, we are passionate about building neighborhoods for an active and carefree lifestyle. Since our first new community in 2002, our unique home designs have given thousands of residents a place to experience life to its fullest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

December 29, 202539 min

CEO's You Should Know-Bradley Kaplan: Lion Cub's Cookies

Brad Kaplan is the entrepreneurial force behind Lion Cub’s Cookies, a gourmet cookiecompany based in Columbus, Ohio. His journey began while studying at The Ohio StateUniversity’s Fisher College of Business, where he started experimenting with cookierecipes in his kitchen treating it like a science lab, tweaking ingredients one at a time toperfect texture and flavor.Originally trained as an engineer, Brad left his day job to pursue his cookie business full-time. What started as a solo venture quickly grew into a full operation with bakers, recipedevelopers, and delivery drivers. His early success was fueled by Instagram buzz and word-of-mouth, and he leaned heavily into delivery during the pandemic.Brad named the company “Lion Cub’s Cookies” based on childhood memories and adesire for something unique and memorable. The brand is now known for its six-ouncegooey cookies, and has become a local favorite in Columbus, with a storefront inGrandview and plans for expansion.Beyond business, Brad is deeply involved in the community donating thousands of cookiesto causes like Ronald McDonald House, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and Pelotonia. Hewas also named to the Columbus CEO Future 50 Class of 2022, recognized for hisleadership and commitment to inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

December 11, 202524 min

CEO's You Should Know- Dr. Sen Siva: CEO, MedOne

Sen Siva, MD, is the Chief Executive Officer for MedOne Healthcare Partners and has more than 15 years of medical experience. In his role as CEO, he oversees more than 160 clinicians across numerous care sites, partners with hospital and practice leaders to develop and implement strategic initiatives and fosters a collaborative environment in which MedOne can deliver on its mission to make healthcare better. Prior to his current role, Sen served as medical director at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus, and OhioHealth Rehabilitation Hospital in Columbus. He earned his Doctor of Medicine at St. George’s University School of Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. Fun fact: Sen played competitive tennis growing up, including on his college team at Tufts University, and continues to play recreationally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.