Dreamers, Drivers, Doers

If you were to ask college Dan Flowers, who was strumming his guitar at local gigs and teaching guitar lessons, if he’d be leading, let alone working, at a food bank, he probably would have laughed. But like many leaders featured on this podcast, the role seeks you out when you least expect it. In this episode, Dan takes listeners on a motivational and inspiring journey as he dives deep into day-to-day operations at the Foodbank, what’s on the horizon as part of their 5-year strategic plan, and gives a glimpse of personal obstacles he’s faced throughout his career. 

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What really happens when your old computer is recycled and how is your data protected? Jeff Detkuliak,Director of Operations for Ohio at ARCOA, talks about responsible recycling, compliance with stringent data security norms, and navigating the complex landscape of data privacy laws. Whether you’re running a small business or an enterprise, Jeff and his team at ARCOA provide convenient options for electronic disposal and ensures that retired hardware is processed sustainably and responsibly.

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Jeremy Lile grew up with entrepreneurial parents who started a fundraising business in their basement. His path took a turn when he was called to pastoral ministry, yet he also had that entrepreneurial mindset and started a nonprofit in West Akron. Fast forward to the present day, Jeremy is the Executive Director of Heart to Heart Leadership, engaging with community partners through a series of programming and outreach efforts to cultivate the next generation of leaders.

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As the President and co-founder of Metis Construction Services, Julie Brandle did not set out to become a part of the building industry. Finding her path in Real Estate sales, it was then she caught the bug for new home construction. Enduring the recession of 2007, she changed her focus to start a business in property management which eventually grew into a leading provider of renovation and ground-up construction services. Steve and Julie also discuss taking risks in challenging times.

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In this episode of Dreamers, Drivers, and Doers, Steve Millard engages in a conversation with Dr. Para Jones, the President of Stark State College. Hailing from the Akron-Canton area, Dr. Jones has been at the forefront of education and career planning in the region, emphasizing the significance of the college's mission: catering to the needs of students, employers, and the community.

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As the President of the University of Akron, Gary Miller came on board just at a very challenging time in the history of the institution. In this conversation, Gary and Steve Millard discuss how he sees his role as a leader and the University's part in the Akron community.

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Rita McNeal Danish is spearheading a new way to deliver news across the State as the CEO of Signal Ohio. Her background as an attorney has helped her understand the importance of communicating with people who live in our communities and are directly impacted by events big and small. Steve Millard discusses with Rita how the non-profit Signal Ohio will be a game-changer in reporting on local and regional happenings. To find out more, go to http://www.signalohio.org

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Today Steve Millard chats with John Verdile, Founder and President of XpenseSolutions, an energy advisory firm. John talks about his history in the energy business and how that industry has changed over his career. John also discusses some of the services that he is helping bring to members of the Greater Akron Chamber.

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This podcast was recording on the morning of the Greater Akron Chamber’s 2023
Annual Meeting (March 15th) with the event’s keynote speaker Jon Clifton, CEO of Gallup, and author of the recent Wall Street Journal Best Selling book, "Blind Spot: The Global Rise of Unhappiness and How Leaders Missed It". Jon and Steve Millard discuss some of the data that Gallup gathers and analyzes, and what that information is telling us about our work culture today.

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