Randy Languis is the President of BSI, LLC, the Midwest’s leading provider of adaptive and remanufactured vehicles serving schools, healthcare systems, childcare organizations, public transit agencies, parking management operators, and nonprofit organizations. Prior to joining BSI, Randy was a Division 1 Student Athlete for The Ohio State University, and professionally spent more than a decade …

The Motivated Speaker is a collaborative work by Ruth Milligan, Acacia Duncan, and Blythe Coons. Drawing on their extensive experience coaching TED speakers, Fortune 500 executives, and other business professionals, they present a distinctive framework that transcends conventional public speaking guidance. Their expertise sheds light on the barriers that prevent individuals from becoming impactful communicators—and …

Balanced Family Academy of Clintonville is proudly owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Rob and Courtney Lewis. The couple began their entrepreneurial journey together by launching their Balanced Family Academy franchise, only to face the immediate challenges brought on by the COVID pandemic. In this piece, we delve into their motivation for starting a Balanced …

The Brokerage House, founded in November 2024, is a revolutionary, agent-driven real estate agency created by six of Columbus, Ohio’s leading real estate experts. Designed to challenge conventional brokerage models, it promotes a collaborative, empowering, and high-performing atmosphere where agents can excel. This forward-thinking group, made up of once-rival agents who have joined forces as …

Elevate Human Performance introduces a revolutionary gym experience that prioritizes holistic wellness and encourages individuals to take charge of their health. Breaking away from traditional fitness models, Elevate offers more than just access to equipment—it provides a supportive community where people at all fitness levels can unite and explore innovative paths to healthier, happier living.

Huber Equity Group is a private equity firm focused on value-add multifamily investments throughout the Midwest and Southeastern United States. Established in 2019 in Columbus, Ohio, the firm has successfully acquired 1,032 multifamily units and achieved $120 million in transaction volume. Additionally, the team at Huber recently founded a second venture, Verti Commercial Real Estate.

PANL is on a mission to be the future of home building, where innovation and sustainability lead the way. PANL is transforming the industry with faster, simpler, and eco-friendly solutions designed for modern living — reimagining homes and redefining what it means to build for a better tomorrow.

Ryan Burgess is at the helm of Goodwill Columbus as it celebrates its 85th anniversary this year. He and Marketing Director Simone Attles talk about intentional growth as they opened three new multi-faceted facilities under 12 months, nearly a century of local impact, and what’s ahead for one of the region’s largest job providers employing …

Randy Wilcox is a Managing Partner at Wilcox Communities, one of three leading the firm. Before this role, he was a serial entrepreneur with a notable track record, founding SARCOM and 4Privacy, co-founding Long & Wilcox and Insight Bank, and establishing the Quest Conference Center.

Monica Tellez-Fowler is the recently appointed CEO of the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA). Before assuming her current role, she served as Deputy CEO since 2023, and also briefly held the position of COO.