CEOs You Should Know - Phoenix

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As part of iHeartMedia’s commitment to the communities we serve, we are introducing CEO's You Should Know, a monthly program feature that profiles the businesses that drive our economy. CEO's You Should Know interviews will air each month on KFYI and promoted across our portfolio of seven broadcast properties: News Talk 550 KFYI, 102.5 KNIX, 99.9 KEZ, 95.5 The Mountain, 104.7 KISS FM, Mix 96.9 and Fox Sports 910. CEO’s included in these segments will represent local and international firms, because all play a part in driving the Phoenix business community.

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August 17, 20269 min

Sabrina Martucci Johnson, President & CEO, Daré Bioscience

Sabrina Martucci Johnson is CEO and founder of Daré Bioscience. Back in 2015—when women’s health was largely overlooked by investors—Sabrina built Daré with a simple belief: women deserve better. Today, she’s leading the charge with first-of-their-kind solutions across sexual health, menopause, and beyond. With a background that spans science, finance, and global healthcare, she’s become one of the most influential voices pushing the industry forward. COMPANY WEBSITE: https://www.darebioscience.com/ CEO LINKEDIN: @DareBioscience COMPANY INSTAGRAM: @DareBioscience See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 3, 202623 min

Owen Lawrie, CEO, Uplift Hospice

Owen Lawrie, CEO of Uplift Hospice, is leading the company in redefining hospice care and breaking the misconceptions surrounding it. He discusses the future of in-home hospice care and the importance of supporting families through life's most difficult moments. Owen shares how Uplift Hospice has grown across Arizona and beyond, what sets their patient care apart, to how his leadership helped earn recognition like Forbes 30 Under 30 Plus. Company Facebook: @uplifthospice Company Instagram: @uplifthospice See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 19, 202632 min

Kathleen Enright, President & CEO, Council on Foundations

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. COMPANY WEBSITE: https://cof.org/about/president-ceo CEO LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-enright-2252407/ COMPANY LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/council-on-foundations/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 5, 202628 min

Steve Schwab, Founder & CEO, Casago & Vacasa

Casago is a premier vacation rental management company providing professional property management services for homeowners across North America, Belize, Costa Rica and the Caribbean. Founded in 2001 by former Army Ranger Steve Schwab, Casago has earned a reputation for delivering exceptional guest experiences and reliable property management services through a franchise-driven model. In 2025, Casago expanded its footprint by acquiring Vacasa, a leading vacation rental platform in North America. With a customer-centric approach, the combined company empowers local teams to provide personalized, responsive support for both homeowners and guests. CEO's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sschwab/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/casagoproperties/posts/?feedView=all Company Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/casago.properties/ Company Twitter Page: https://x.com/Casagovacations Company Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casago/?hl=en See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 23, 202623 min

Eric Katz, President, Independence Home Loans

Eric Katz, President of Independence Home Loans, shares how he built his company from the ground up into a 300-person operation, driven by a "winners win" mindset, strong culture, and relentless focus on performance. Katz discusses leadership, scaling a team, navigating today's housing market, and how Independence Home Loans help clients achieve financial independence through refinancing, VA programs, and strategic lending solutions. CEO's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-katz-01a93836 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/independence-home-loans/ Company Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/independencehl/ Company Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/independencehl/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 7, 202624 min

Tasha Roberts, Owner & CEO, ASAP Commercial Doors

Tasha Roberts, owner and CEO of ASAP Commercial Doors, shares her journey of stepping into leadership through transforming a small, paper-based operation into a growing multi-state company. With a focus on safety, security, and community impact, she explains how strong culture, clear values, and resilience have shaped her success and why the right door can make all the difference for a business. CEO's LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tasha-roberts-6174123a Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asap-door-repair-serviceinc/?viewAsMember=true Company Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ASAPCommercialDoors/ Company Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asapcommercialdoorservice/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 18, 202622 min

Gabie Boko, Chief Marketing Officer, NetApp

Gabie Boko is the Chief Marketing Officer at NetApp. She has spent over 22 years in the technology industry and led transformations in senior marketing roles for companies including Cognos, SAP, Sage and HPE. Her experience has focused on connecting customer success to innovative experiences in software applications and cloud services, digital marketing and websites, customer storytelling, product UX and events. Born and raised in Alaska, Ms. Boko is an avid outdoors person, wildlife photographer and advocate for protecting our natural resources and rural communities. COMPANY WEBSITE: https://www.netapp.com/ CEO LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabieboko/ COMPANY FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/NetApp/ COMPANY X PAGE: https://x.com/NetApp COMPANY INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/netapp COMPANY LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/netapp See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 3, 202624 min

Steve Kaiser, CEO, Arizona Small Business Association

Steve Kaiser, CEO of the Arizona Small Business Association, shares his journey from military service to why "boring" businesses are often the most successful, and shares why grit, mentorship, cash flow, and affordable healthcare matter for small business success in Arizona! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 19, 202626 min

Robert Mulvin, Owner & Founder, All Pro Shade Concepts

From starting with simple screens to building a premier outdoor shade company, Robert Mulvin shares how he turned a local problem into a thriving business, the culture behind his team’s success, and why he sees custom shade solutions as lifestyle upgrades, not just installations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 2, 202627 min

Sanjiv Razdan, CEO & President, The Joint Chiropractic

Sanjiv has been with The Joint for almost 18 months and has extensive experience growing and leading successful multi-unit companies and franchise businesses. The Joint Chiropractic is the nation's largest network of chiropractic clinics, on a mission to improve quality of life through routine and affordable care by delivering convenient, no-insurance chiropractic services through a nationwide membership model that makes ongoing wellness simple, accessible and efficient! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.