Chasing Wisdom

Jim is the president and chairman of Z88.3 in Orlando which is broadcast on four full power FM facilities, five translators through out Central Florida and encompass the facilities that are Hot 95.9, G106.3 and 103.7 – The Rock in Orlando.

In addition, he serves the community as chairman of Pathways to Care, a homeless respite, the Vice-Chairman of the Board of directors and Treasurer for Circle Christian Schools, serves on the board of advisers for Nathaniel’s Hope, Inc., (A special needs children ministry), Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) Orlando Campus Advisory Board and teaches children’s Sunday School at Northland, a Church Distributed, Longwood campus.

Tom Horvath’s professional career has taken him from the mailroom to the boardroom with roles ranging from Customer Service Rep to Chief Operating Officer. Regardless of the job titles or role, Tom’s passion for “inspiring excellence” is steadfast – in fact, it is his personal life purpose.

Tom received his Masters of Business Administration from the University of North Florida and his Bachelors of Science in Business Administration from Bloomsburg University. He has extensive experience as an adjunct instructor with Cornell University, Penn State University, the Crummer School of Business - Rollins College and the University of Porto – Portugal. Tom shares the integration of theory with practical application to the world in which we operate. Community stewardship includes volunteer leadership roles with the Central Florida YMCA, Junior Achievement, Rotary International, Priority Associates, The Jobs Partnership of Florida and the International Community School.

Anne B. Kerr is an American academic and the current President of Florida Southern College. Kerr attended Mercer University for her Bachelor's degree. She received both her Masters and Doctorate from Florida State University.

Kerr first started as an educational analyst for the Florida Board of Regents. Her next position was an Assistant Dean position with the University of Central Florida. Kerr then moved on to Rollins College where she became Assistant Dean for the Crummer Graduate School of Business. In 2002 she took the position of Vice President for institutional advancement for the University of Richmond. In 2004 she was selected to be President of Florida Southern College.

With an educational background in economics and organization development and more than 30 years of real-world experience, Paul DePalma has brought growth and success to countless businesses, individuals and nonprofit organizations across the country. A talented facilitator, provocative executive coach and authentic public speaker, Paul has mastered the ability to bring groups together under a common goal -- success.

Paul has also served on the Board of Governors of the Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce and is the former Chairman of the Small Business Chamber’s Board of Directors. Passionate about giving back, he has dedicated his time and talent to the likes of United Way, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Community Food and Outreach Center and a youth leadership development program in Ukraine.

Since 2000, Steve has been the President of Lifework Leadership. Lifework is known by executives for its Christian worldview training and its level of program excellence. It regularly serves leaders from companies such as Walt Disney World, Darden Restaurants (including Red Lobster and Olive Garden), Florida Hospital, Orlando Healthcare, CNL Financial Group and numerous non-profit organizations. Under his leadership, Lifework has grown from a group of 153 leaders in Orlando to a leadership community of over 1,900 in Atlanta, Cleveland, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, and Tampa Bay. He is passionate about challenging leaders to follow the leadership model of Jesus.

Nancy opted out from a fortune 100 company so she could lead others to ridiculous levels of achievement. Owner of a Anytime Fitness, Nancy sets realistic stretch goals; developing personalized plans. Nancy Coaches and motivates to ensure disciplined adherence to plans and ultimately achievement of new, higher than ever levels of wellness/performance.

In this episode, Dr. Sam Certo chases wisdom with Brad Rex. Rex is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Foundation Partners Group (FPG), a portfolio company of Chicago-based investment firm, Sterling Partners. FPG is a leading provider of end-of-life transition services, owning and operating 39 funeral homes and six cemeteries in 13 states, and is actively seeking to acquire premier funeral homes throughout the U.S. We are reinventing the funeral experience. He has over 20 years of corporate experience in major multi-national companies including the Walt Disney Company, Hilton and British Petroleum.

Nathan is Wondermade's Chief Marshmallow Agent, spreading the joy of love and marshmallows all over the world. Since founding Wondermade in 2011 with his wife, Jenn, they’ve been featured in dozens of magazines and countless websites talking about marshmallows, love and family.

Nathan is also a pastor and the director of digital innovations at Northland Church. At last count he has been wearing red pants for more than 3 years.

In this podcast Dr. Sam Certo is joined from Providence, Rhode Island, by John Humphrey, Founder & CEO at Greycork. As a millennial, John discusses leadership challenges he’s faced in starting his new company – including leading teams, matching plans and resources, hiring the right people, and short and long term perspectives.

Listening Pays - Rick Bommelje | Rollins College by Dr. Sam Certo