An inspiring story of self-belief, adaptability, an engineer’s ability to solve problems and an unbelievable work ethic spanning two continents reveals a young man's rise from modest circumstances to success in two industries: automotive and wealth management.

The often-overlooked soleus muscle in the calf has been called the “second heart” because it is the muscle that sends blood back up to the heart. System engineer and entrepreneur Dr. Ken McLeod ('77, Electrical Engineering) discusses his invention, the HeartPartner™, which is designed to assist the soleus muscle in its work and hence significantly increase the health of the user.

In 2007, mechanical engineer Matt Sherrow '98 left the corporate world to follow his dream of becoming a winemaker and brewer. He founded and now runs the Fenton Winery & Brewery and the Dream Machine Distillery producing wine, beer, and spirits. He discusses his journey.

Gerald Johnson '85, Executive Vice President of Global Manufacturing and Sustainability at General Motors, discusses the primary initiatives at GM that will help define the future for all of us, including the push to build more efficient combustion engines over the next 10 years in the transition to electric vehicles; GM’s commitment to an electric future; the impact autonomous vehicles will have on our day to day lives; and how sustainability, diversity, equity and inclusion will be critical strategies in reaching all those goals.

Recently retired Honda Executive Vice President Rick Schostek ('80, Industrial Administration) talks about the increasing need for partnerships—among other innovations—in the brave new world of the automotive/mobility industry. We also learn about his family’s lifetime journey in caring for the man he calls his own personal hero: his son Greg, 35, who has autism.

John Krzminski '03 discusses his efforts to create clean, carbon-neutral emissions for the off-road sector. This includes hundreds of millions of engines, from lawnmowers and ATVs to boats, drones and non-jet aircraft, for which electrification may not be possible or advisable.

Michael Cox '15 is the performance engineer on the No. 29 IndyCar for Andretti Autosport. In this episode, Michael gives us a rare inside view, from both the shop and the track, of the excitement and race day pressure of both IndyCar and NASCAR.

Denise Gray '86, Head of LG Energy Solutions North America External Affairs and Government Relations, discusses the future of electrified vehicles and the production of lithium-ion batteries.

IN THE MIX: Caesar's Entertainment Regional President Sean McBurney ('03, ME) discusses maintaining customer service with tens of thousands of employees; how the gaming and entertainment industry survived the pandemic; and a few things you might not know about Vegas.

IN THE MIX: Kettering University Vice President for Kettering Global Campus Dr. Christine Wallace and Dr. Janie Jacobs, Kettering Global’s Higher Education and Corporate Training Professional, discuss the vast array of programs, degrees, certificates and courses available to anyone, anywhere through Kettering Global. The Kettering Global Campus (KGC) brings the Kettering brand to the world with online courses and trainings that employ interactive and immersive technology in the classroom. KGC serves the educational needs of students seeking degrees in business, science, technology, engineering and math who choose not to seek a residential campus experience but demand the high-quality education Kettering University offers its students.