Being Built

BEING BUILT Podcast - Great leaders, what they're building, and how they’re being built along the way.

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About the Guest:

Andrea Kunk, a charter employee of Peerless Technologies, has served as President since 2021. She joined Peerless in 2000 as its second employee and has played a pivotal role in the company's growth to more than 500 employees across 21 states, with an annual revenue exceeding $100 million. Kunk brings over 20 years of management and technology experience, primarily in the defense industry. She holds an M.B.A. in Finance and a B.S. in Management Information Systems, both from Wright State University.

🔗https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-kunk/

About the Host:

Aaron Davis is a talent acquisition specialist and the host of the Being Built Podcast. He helps businesses hire people that transform their organizations, with a focus on technology, innovation, and leadership. He is the founder and CEO of Reliant Search Group, an executive search firm that connects top talent with innovative companies. Aaron is passionate about growth, learning, and networking, and he shares his expertise and experiences on various topics such as executive search, podcasting, AI, scheduling, and more.

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About the Guest:

Chris Kershner is the President & CEO of the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce. Under his leadership, the chamber has achieved top-tier accreditation in business advocacy, corporate services, and economic development, placing it in the top 1% of chambers of commerce nationally. Chris's accomplishments include championing the creation of the "Dayton Regional Employers Against Marijuana" (DREAM) coalition and managing the successful local ballot issue known as the "Brunch Bill," which extended alcohol hours for restaurants serving brunch.

🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-kershner-3831a55/

About the Host:

Aaron Davis is a talent acquisition specialist and the host of the Being Built Podcast. He helps businesses hire people that transform their organizations, with a focus on technology, innovation, and leadership. He is the founder and CEO of Reliant Search Group, an executive search firm that connects top talent with innovative companies. Aaron is passionate about growth, learning, and networking, and he shares his expertise and experiences on various topics such as executive search, podcasting, AI, scheduling, and more.

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HIRE TO TRANSFORM!

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Great leaders, what they're building, and how they’re being built along the way.

About the guest:

Brian Raison is a Professor and Leadership Field Specialist at The Ohio State University. He has been with the university since 1996, focusing on mentoring, leadership development, and strategic planning. Brian has a rich background in community development and has led numerous service-learning projects in the U.S. and Haiti. He is also a frequent speaker at both academic and faith-based conferences3. His specialties include local food systems and community outreach.

🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianraisonosu/

About the host:

Aaron Davis is a talent acquisition specialist and the host of the Being Built Podcast. He helps businesses hire people that transform their organizations, with a focus on technology, innovation, and leadership. He is the founder and CEO of Reliant Search Group, an executive search firm that connects top talent with innovative companies. Aaron is passionate about growth, learning, and networking, and he shares his expertise and experiences on various topics such as executive search, podcasting, AI, scheduling, and more.

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About the Guest:

Laurence Jones is the Chair and President of RiskVersity, a company that focuses on economic development. His background includes expertise in internal controls, financial risk management, and commercial lending. Laurence is also involved in corporate governance.

🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurencejones3/

About the Host:

Aaron Davis is a talent acquisition specialist and the host of the Being Built Podcast. He helps businesses hire people that transform their organizations, with a focus on technology, innovation, and leadership. He is the founder and CEO of Reliant Search Group, an executive search firm that connects top talent with innovative companies. Aaron is passionate about growth, learning, and networking, and he shares his expertise and experiences on various topics such as executive search, podcasting, AI, scheduling, and more.

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About the Guest:

Jacqueline S. Janning-Lask, currently the CEO at Midwest Microelectronics Consortium, a member of the Senior Executive Service, serves as the Director of Engineering and Technical Management and Chief Engineer at the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. In this role, she provides leadership to ensure the technical supremacy and integrity of all Air Force aircraft, engines, munitions, electronic systems, and business systems. She is also the U.S. Air Force Technical Airworthiness Authority for Air Force weapon systems. Ms. Janning-Lask is leading the transformation to digital engineering, aiming to unleash the value of technology disruption and provide rapid capability maturation, delivery, and readiness

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About the Host:

Aaron Davis is a talent acquisition specialist and the host of the Being Built Podcast. He helps businesses hire people that transform their organizations, with a focus on technology, innovation, and leadership. He is the founder and CEO of Reliant Search Group, an executive search firm that connects top talent with innovative companies. Aaron is passionate about growth, learning, and networking, and he shares his expertise and experiences on various topics such as executive search, podcasting, AI, scheduling, and more.

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Great leaders, what they're building, and how they’re being built along the way

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Alicia Donovan Brainerd is a seasoned engineering leader with a passion for technology and mindfulness practices. As the Director of Engineering at Foursquare, she leads complex projects and orchestrates technical teams, delving into the intricacies of engineering and leadership. Alicia’s career journey showcases her expertise in cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions, reflecting her dedication to technical excellence and the art of leadership.

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Aaron Davis is a talent acquisition specialist and the host of the Being Built Podcast. He helps businesses hire people that transform their organizations, with a focus on technology, innovation, and leadership. He is the founder and CEO of Reliant Search Group, an executive search firm that connects top talent with innovative companies. Aaron is passionate about growth, learning, and networking, and he shares his expertise and experiences on various topics such as executive search, podcasting, AI, scheduling, and more.

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About the Guest:

Stacie Hoelscher is a seasoned professional in business operations and project management, currently serving as the Director of the UDRI Digital Transformation Center (DTC) at the University of Dayton Research Institute. She has a strong background in strategic planning, process implementation, and resource optimization, which has enabled her to successfully scale processes and systems. Recognized for her achievements, Stacie was honored as a member of the Dayton Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 Class in 2022.

🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacie-hoelscher-27617412/

About the Host:

Aaron Davis is a talent acquisition specialist and the host of the Being Built Podcast. He helps businesses hire people that transform their organizations, with a focus on technology, innovation, and leadership. He is the founder and CEO of Reliant Search Group, an executive search firm that connects top talent with innovative companies. Aaron is passionate about growth, learning, and networking, and he shares his expertise and experiences on various topics such as executive search, podcasting, AI, scheduling, and more.

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About the guest:

Mark Wyatt is a seasoned technology leader and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience. As the Founder & Principal Consultant at Quantiv Group, he oversees a network of companies providing innovative solutions like system integration and Oracle development. Mark also serves as the Chief Growth Officer at TechVision Global, focusing on business opportunity identification and capture management. He founded Open Source Ohio to foster a community around open source software for business needs. With a background in marketing communications, consulting, and cloud applications, Mark's mission is to empower organizations with cutting-edge technology that aligns with their business goals. He holds a data processing certificate from Montgomery County Joint Vocational School.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/markwebwyatt/

About the host:

Aaron Davis is a talent acquisition specialist and the host of the Being Built Podcast. He helps businesses hire people that transform their organizations, with a focus on technology, innovation, and leadership. He is the founder and CEO of Reliant Search Group, an executive search firm that connects top talent with innovative companies. Aaron is passionate about growth, learning, and networking, and he shares his expertise and experiences on various topics such as executive search, podcasting, AI, scheduling, and more.

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About the guest:

Kirsten is a co-founder of Cloverleaf.me, a B2B SaaS platform delivering Automated Coaching to numerous teams globally. She manages product development and brand management, fostering psychologically safe work cultures. As a speaker, Kirsten has contributed to TEDx, People are Complicated Podcast, and authored "Thrive: A Manifesto for a New Era of Collaboration." She balances her professional endeavors with family life in Cincinnati, Ohio.

For more information, you can visit her LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstenmoorefield/

About the host:

Aaron Davis is a talent acquisition specialist and the host of the Being Built Podcast. He helps businesses hire people that transform their organizations, with a focus on technology, innovation, and leadership. He is the founder and CEO of Reliant Search Group, an executive search firm that connects top talent with innovative companies. Aaron is passionate about growth, learning, and networking, and he shares his expertise and experiences on various topics such as executive search, podcasting, AI, scheduling, and more.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronjamesdavis/

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About the guest:

Kalen Howell Sr. is a seasoned business leader with a robust background in software development and software quality. He holds an MBA from the University of Dayton and a Master's of Science in Computer Science from Franklin University. Currently, he serves as the CIO at ChemStation International, where he champions environmentally friendly industrial cleaning and process chemicals. Additionally, Kalen is the President of the Board of Directors at Barbara Howell Park Conservancy, working to revitalize Urbana, Ohio's historic black neighborhood. His top skills include strategic thinking, agile methodologies, and leadership.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalenhowellsr/

About the host:

Aaron Davis is a talent acquisition specialist and the host of the Being Built Podcast. He helps businesses hire people that transform their organizations, with a focus on technology, innovation, and leadership. He is the founder and CEO of Reliant Search Group, an executive search firm that connects top talent with innovative companies. Aaron is passionate about growth, learning, and networking, and he shares his expertise and experiences on various topics such as executive search, podcasting, AI, scheduling, and more.

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