Connected: a Chamberlain Group Podcast

Chief Financial Officer Brian Boosi explains his background, his area of expertise, and how his first few weeks have been at the Chamberlain Group.

This month, we're highlighting Thrive: a long-running wellness program that is part of our U.S. employee benefits package. Thrive has been owned by Kim Larsen for over seven years, and has matured and evolved alongside our employee's daily needs.

Earlier this year, the Chamberlain Group Corporate Communications department received multiple awards from the American Business Awards, including Communications Department of The Year! To understand what winning in these categories mean, Megan McClendon and Jim Kozyra reflect on building out the Corporate Communications department to what it is today; a high performing, award-winning team.

New product time! Listen to Aman Jambavat and Russell Davis recall their experience designing and building the newest member of the myQ Smart Home family.

Brian Capo (Sr. Director, Distribution & Transportation) gives us a refresher on how the global supply chain affects Chamberlain Group, and what it means to open our newest Distribution Center in Olive Branch, Mississippi.

Sherry Johnson & Jason Webb explain the history and the parts they've played in the development of the LiftMaster Training Academy: a learning resource for anyone involved in the sale, installation, and operation of LiftMaster products.

Raymond Egen (Swift Garage Door Solutions) weighs in on how the LiftMaster Training Academy has been a resource for his career and newly started company.

This month we are remembering the life and career of Colin Willmott, who passed away in December of 2024 at the age of 89. Colin worked at Chamberlain Group from 1961 to 2020, holding over 100 patents and earning himself the industry-wide title of "Mr. GDO." Colin dedicated his career to making access control smarter, safer, and more secure. Listen to both friends and family tell Colin's story:

Rob Keller - Sr. Vice President, Hardware Engineering

Jeremy Jenkins - Sr. Director, Electrical Systems and Engineering

Craig Duchossois - Former Chairman of the Board of Directors

Colin Brian Willmott - Colin's son

Christine Mowbray - Colin's daughter

Babette Willmott - Colin's wife

If a business creates a product or service, it's likely they have defined a New Product Development process. Chamberlain Group is no different, and this month we're discussing with Chuck Smith (Dir. Engineering, Program Management Office) and Jon Lee (VP, Experience Design & Creative) about the key components of NPD, what makes a strong process, and its evolution with a transforming business. 

Join Chris Selle (Director of Product for Residential Subscriptions & Services) as he discusses his role and responsibilities. Later, with insights from Ben Hunt (Computer Vision Engineer), they delve into the development of Chamberlain Group's latest AI-driven security solution, which offers much more than just notifications.

Brian Hugins, Sr. Analyst - Social Media, recalls his involvement with Chamberlain Group's volunteering events & charitable giving in the last five years, and why our efforts have garnered recognition from other companies