Driving the Cbus

Zachary Traxler is an Ohio based entrepreneur specializing in the printing industry. His roots go back more than 40 years deep into his family history of small business owners. He is currently CEO and Founder of Traxler Printing (2010 – present) and CEO of Alma Mater (2018 – present).

In 2010 Zachary launched Traxler Tees LLC which has out grown his old apartment basement and it’s name to its fifth location in Columbus and now called Traxler Printing. Traxler Printing employs more than 25 diverse people in Central Ohio. From students at local colleges like OSU and CCAD to adults on the spectrum.

The company’s main focus is to support Ohio’s thriving economy by sourcing equipment, labor, supplies and blank goods from only other Ohio based businesses when and where able.

Featuring insights from individual contributors from all corners, nooks and crannies of the Columbus, Ohio region, Scott McComb, Chairman & CEO of Heartland Bank, has a goal to get to the why of our evolving and eclectic environment.  Check back often for updates to the list of the latest interviews with some of the area's most interesting individuals who are 'Driving the CBus'!

Email: [email protected] 

Twitter - @heartlandbank

Facebook - @heartlandbankcentralohio

IG - @heartlandbank

Zach Boren from Boren Brothers and Ohio State University Football fame joins me in this episode.

A graduate of Pickerington Central, Zach was named Ohio's Defensive Player of the Year. A 2012 captain and member of the 12-0 team he was asked to move to linebacker after starting at fullback for 30 games. Both sides of the ball thrived with Boren and his efforts earned him the Big Ten Conference Sportsmanship Award and an ESPN/Kirk Herbstreit "Herbie".

Zach heads the development of Boren Brothers.

Featuring insights from individual contributors from all corners, nooks and crannies of the Columbus, Ohio region, Scott McComb, Chairman & CEO of Heartland Bank, has a goal to get to the why of our evolving and eclectic environment.  Check back often for updates to the list of the latest interviews with some of the area's most interesting individuals who are 'Driving the CBus'!

Email: [email protected] 

Twitter - @heartlandbank

Facebook - @heartlandbankcentralohio

IG - @heartlandbank

Grove City Mayor Richard “Ike” Stage began the annual State of the City breakfast May 2, 2019 by reviewing achievements he described as “what we should know about Grove City.” In this episode, I talk to Ike about his achievements, the city's achievements, and what he sees for the future of the city.

Some FAQ's.

The city is the largest suburb entirely within Franklin County with more than 42,000 residents and a projected population of 54,000 by 2050, he said.

It has nearly 16,000 living units, a number that is expected to jump to 22,000 by 2050.

The biennial community-attitudes survey conducted earlier this year showed that 93 percent of those questioned have a positive attitude about living in Grove City. That was an increase from 81 percent in 2011.Ninety-one percent of those surveyed said they believe the city is moving in the right direction, an increase of 7 percent since 2011.

The two hospitals (Mount Carmel and OhioHealth) opening over the past year have led many to call Grove City "a healthcare hot-bed." That is demonstrated not only by the hospitals, but the medical offices that have sprung up since the hospital projects were announced.

Featuring insights from individual contributors from all corners, nooks and crannies of the Columbus, Ohio region, Scott McComb, Chairman & CEO of Heartland Bank, has a goal to get to the why of our evolving and eclectic environment.  Check back often for updates to the list of the latest interviews with some of the area's most interesting individuals who are 'Driving the CBus'!

Email: [email protected] 

Twitter - @heartlandbank

Facebook - @heartlandbankcentralohio

Brent Crawford is the Principal & Founder at Crawford Hoying. It was a real treat to talk to Brent about how he started, and the most recent developments they have been instrumental in overseeing, including great projects around the state of Ohio!

Brent has guided the vision of the company since 1994, in which he has grown a single investment property into one of the largest real estate firms in Columbus, Ohio. He personally oversees many aspects of the business, including raising private equity for specific investment into income producing properties, securing debt financing, managing relationships with equity investors, monitoring new acquisitions, ground-up development and debt placement for all projects, and guiding all new developments for the company.

Featuring insights from individual contributors from all corners, nooks and crannies of the Columbus, Ohio region, Scott McComb, Chairman & CEO of Heartland Bank, has a goal to get to the why of our evolving and eclectic environment.  Check back often for updates to the list of the latest interviews with some of the area's most interesting individuals who are 'Driving the CBus'!

Email: [email protected] 

Twitter - @heartlandbank

Facebook - @heartlandbankcentralohio

In this episode, I talk with Zachary Woodruff, who currently serves as Director of Development & Public Service for the City of Whitehall, Ohio.

Woodruff has focused his efforts on job growth and expansion, negotiating development agreements leading to more than $100 million in new private investment, and building personal relationships with business leaders and members of the community. He has taken the lead on bringing businesses such as Heartland Bank and Wasserstrom to build new corporate headquarters in the city.

He has also been instrumental in the reinvention of the Broad & Hamilton intersection, a major gateway into the city of Whitehall named Norton Crossing. This mixed-use development being constructed at that intersection, is the most significant redevelopment effort in Whitehall’s history.

Featuring insights from individual contributors from all corners, nooks and crannies of the Columbus, Ohio region, Scott McComb, Chairman & CEO of Heartland Bank, has a goal to get to the why of our evolving and eclectic environment.  Check back often for updates to the list of the latest interviews with some of the area's most interesting individuals who are 'Driving the CBus'!

Email: [email protected] 

Twitter - @heartlandbank

Facebook - @heartlandbankcentralohio

IG - @heartlandbank

Joel Riley, 610 WTVN, steps up to the mic on this episode of Driving the Cbus to talk us through his lifelong career in radio and his perspective of the growing metropolis that is Columbus.

Featuring insights from individual contributors from all corners, nooks and crannies of the Columbus, Ohio region, Scott McComb, Chairman & CEO of Heartland Bank, has a goal to get to the why of our evolving and eclectic environment.  Check back often for updates to the list of the latest interviews with some of the area's most interesting individuals who are 'Driving the CBus'!

Email: [email protected]

Twitter - @heartlandbank

Facebook - @heartlandbankcentralohio

IG - @heartlandbank

Scott sits down with Kenny McDonald, Chief Economic Officer of Columbus 2020 to talk about where Columbus has been and where it is going - possibly at hyperloop speed.

Featuring insights from individual contributors from all corners, nooks and crannies of the Columbus, Ohio region, Scott McComb, Chairman & CEO of Heartland Bank, has a goal to get to the why of our evolving and eclectic environment.  Check back often for updates to the list of the latest interviews with some of the area's most interesting individuals who are 'Driving the CBus'!

Email: [email protected]

Twitter - @heartlandbank

Facebook - @heartlandbankcentralohio

IG - @heartlandbank

On this episode, Scott is joined by Bea Wolper, President of Emens & Wolper Law Firm, Columbus, Ohio, to discuss the do's and don't's of passing the family business down to the next generation.

Conway Center for Family Business.

Featuring insights from individual contributors from all corners, nooks and crannies of the Columbus, Ohio region, Scott McComb, Chairman & CEO of Heartland Bank, has a goal to get to the why of our evolving and eclectic environment.  Check back often for updates to the list of the latest interviews with some of the area's most interesting individuals who are 'Driving the CBus'!

Email: [email protected]

Twitter - @heartlandbank

Facebook - @heartlandbankcentralohio

IG - @heartlandbank

Randy Malloy, owner of CD 102.5, sits down with Scott to share his insights on independent radio, and how it has rocked the Columbus music scene since 1990.

Featuring insights from individual contributors from all corners, nooks and crannies of the Columbus, Ohio region, Scott McComb, Chairman & CEO of Heartland Bank, has a goal to get to the why of our evolving and eclectic environment.  Check back often for updates to the list of the latest interviews with some of the area's most interesting individuals who are 'Driving the CBus'!

Email: [email protected]

Twitter - @heartlandbank

Facebook - @heartlandbankcentralohio

IG - @heartlandbank

Kip Morse, President & CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Central Ohio, joins Scott to discuss the consumer experience in Columbus as well as the importance of business ethics in the city.

Featuring insights from individual contributors from all corners, nooks and crannies of the Columbus, Ohio region, Scott McComb, Chairman & CEO of Heartland Bank, has a goal to get to the why of our evolving and eclectic environment.  Check back often for updates to the list of the latest interviews with some of the area's most interesting individuals who are 'Driving the CBus'!

Email: [email protected]

Twitter - @heartlandbank

Facebook - @heartlandbankcentralohio

IG - @heartlandbank