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Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Dr. Cleamon Moorer, Jr., President, and CEO, American Advantage Home Care, Inc., Dearborn, MI, a Michigan 50 Company to Watch award winner for 2022.

In the interview, they cover Cleamon's career path, the company's history, the focus of the company in 2022, what winning this award means for the company, additional information, and how to contact them.

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Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Nate Beyer, Principal at NexTech High School of Lansing — [email protected].

This time around he is joined by Catt Colbry (they/them), 10th grader at NexTech High School of Lansing

The topic of discussion this time around is Student-run clubs at NexTech

In the discussion questions covered:

For Nate:

What makes NexTech High School of Lansing’s program unique?

What does a traditional week at NexTech look like?

How has NexTech pivoted due to the pandemic? Why were those changes made?

For Catt:

How did your educational journey lead to NexTech?

What do you appreciate the most about NexTech?

Who would you recommend checks out NexTech?

Then Nate shares the details of what goes into the Student-run clubs at the school, and how to be in contact with them.

Vic Verchereau welcomes Burt Henry to this episode of Leadership Lowdown.

Being involved and determination are attributes Burt Henry brings to the table. He got his start in agriculture growing up on a fruit and vegetable farm located in Oceana County. His love of agriculture started in the orchards and blossomed while taking agriculture courses at Shelby High School. He never dreamed that his life’s work would be spent in a classroom for 27 years, but in 1986 he started as an Agriscience Instructor/FFA Advisor at Alma High School.

In 2013, he joined the team at AgroLiquid where he now serves as the Industry Relations Manager and the AgroExpo. Burt is quick to give credit to others, saying, “My career success is largely due to the mentors I had in my life.

Listen into this edition of the Leadership lowdown and hear all about a life of service and leadership…Do it today, because Burt reminds us to “Live every day to your fullest because tomorrow is not guaranteed.”

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Tony Conley wraps up his sixteenth episode with a three-part conversation with Tom Gantert, Managing Editor of Michigan Capitol Confidential, a daily news site of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.

When Gantert arrived at Capitol Confidential as Senior Capitol Correspondent in February 2010, he already had extensive experience as a journalist, having worked for more than 20 years at Michigan daily newspapers, including The Jackson Citizen Patriot, Lansing State Journal and Ann Arbor News. Gantert also served a four-month stint at USA Today as part of a Gannett Corporation loaner program. In 2008, Gantert was The Ann Arbor News writer of the year, and in September 2009, he founded Reporting Michigan, a nonprofit news Web site.

Gantert holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Michigan State University. He has two sons and lives in Jackson, Mich.

Tony welcomes Tom back for a third time, in order to review how media covers Michigan's economy, especially a recent article: Bloomberg: Michigan has the No. 1 US economy, has grown the most in its history. Data shows promising rebound in Michigan.

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Tony Conley kicks off his sixteenth episode with a three-part interview of Doug Adler, AAMS®, WMS is a Senior Vice President of Investments at Adler Wealth Management of Raymond James & Associates, where he strives to ensure that all of his clients receive the best possible experience throughout the financial planning process. With over 25 years of industry experience, Doug has been appointed as Managing Director while also being a Branch Manager.

Drawing on his many years of experience, he assists his clients with the unique financial challenges they face as they approach and during retirement. Focusing on overall financial management and the creation and protection of wealth, Doug assists business owners, managers, successful individuals and certain qualifying retirees with unique financial and retirement planning strategies. He is recognized as a skilled, reliable and caring financial professional. With his intelligent, discerning style, he is someone people are comfortable with and with whom they can share their concerns.

Doug has earned the Accredited Asset Management Specialist, AAMS®, and Wealth Management Specialist, WMS, designations. He also holds a Series 24 (General Securities Principal). Series 7 (General Securities Representative Exam), 9/10 (General Securities Sales Supervisor), 63 (Uniform Securities Agent State) and 65 (Investment Advisor Representative) securities licenses and has two bachelor’s degree in business from Central Michigan University where he played football on scholarship.

Doug and his wife, Rene’, have been blessed with three children; Sam, Danielle and Quinn. In his leisure time, Doug enjoys college sports, boating and time at the cottage.

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Vic Verchereau welcomes Jeff Leipprandt to this episode of Leadership Lowdown.

Giving back to the community is a noble trait of leaders. They tend to be busy and involved in many things, yet they make time to serve and contribute to the greater good. That's why catching up with community leader Jeff Leipprandt wasn't easy! Current District Governor for Rotary International, Jeff shares his thoughts on the organization and getting volunteers committed to the vision.

Jeff retired from an impressive business career with key leadership roles in the agriculture industry and Insurance industries. Over the years he's been very involved in Rotary International, at the local club level and the district level where he’s held several leadership positions and his current role as District Governor. Jeff shares his thoughts on service, leadership and this impressive international organization. Join the fun and listen in on this edition of the Leadership Lowdown.

Tony Conley wraps up his fifteenth episode with a three-part conversation with radio hall of famer, Paul W. Smith.

Your morning on the “Great Voice of The Great Lakes” kicks-off with Paul W. Smith from 5:30 to 9 a.m. Whether he is interviewing the head of a major local company, the Governor, a celebrity, or listeners, Paul W. has a warm and conversational style that keeps listeners tuned in.

Dubbed by the “Wall Street Journal” as “the king of talk radio in Detroit,” Paul W. is the only broadcaster who has been asked to fill in for three of the biggest names in the business; Paul Harvey, Rush Limbaugh, and Sean Hannity.

Paul W. Smith has been named “Best Morning Show Personality” by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters and has been inducted into The Michigan Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Paul was proud to be named a “Michiganian of the Year” by the Detroit News, and most recently he was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame.

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Tony Conley kicks off his fifteenth episode with a three-part interview of Fred Wszolek, who works with clients to define the strategies and messages that will ensure victory. He brings more than three decades of political experience to his work. From campaign manager in the field to media producer in the studio, Fred has been involved in winning political and issue campaigns since 1984.

Fred is an innovator in politics. Working with a team of nationally recognized pollsters, Fred helped develop MicroTargeting, the first “Big Data” targeting and market segmentation tools available to Republican campaigns in America. In 2002, Campaigns & Elections magazine named Fred one of the Rising Stars of Politics.

Fred's broadcast advertising work for candidates and ballot proposals has been recognized with numerous Pollie, Telly and Communicator Awards.

Fred has developed a particular specialty in the passage and defeat of ballot proposals, where he has developed a unique public opinion research methodology for determining what messages will push voters to cast their votes for or against the huge number of direct democracy proposals that are appearing on ballots in many states.

Their discussion covers Let MI Kids Learn, Giving Parents Control – Expanding Opportunities for Michigan Students. All children deserve an exceptional education.

Let’s trust parents, not bureaucrats, to make the best decisions for their kids. The pandemic took a heavy toll on Michigan students. Now’s the time to support Michigan’s students, to give parents more control, and to expand opportunities for every student.

Both the Michigan House and Senate passed this legislation, but Governor Gretchen Whitmer wouldn't add her signature for it to become law. Now if more than 340,000 Michigan voters add their signature to our initiative petitions, these opportunities can be a reality for Michigan children and families.

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Tony Conley wraps up his fourteenth episode with a three-part interview of Glenn Stevens Jr., the executive director of MICHauto and serves as the Detroit Regional Chamber’s vice president of automotive and mobility initiatives. In his role, Stevens provides strategic direction and leadership to the MICHauto program in its efforts to promote, grow and retain Michigan’s automotive and next-generation mobility industries. MICHauto is the voice and convening body for Michigan to address key industry issues for talent, advocacy, and awareness.

Their conversation covers a wide range of topics connected to Electric Vehicles, chip shortages and solutions to that, and other logistic issues, along with dealing with COVID restrictions. They also cover some of the big auto-related stories across Detroit and Mid-Michigan.

Stevens Jr. has more than 25 years of experience across the automotive, steel, specialty chemicals, and capital equipment industries. Prior to joining the Chamber, Stevens served as senior vice president of membership and sales with the Original Equipment Suppliers Association, where he was responsible for membership growth and retention, strategic partnerships, and automotive industry development with states across the country.

Additionally, his previous experience includes leadership positions with Blue Water Automotive Systems, Kolene Corp., and National Steel Corp. Stevens chairs the Michigan Mobility Initiative, serves on the Advisory Board of Team One Plastics, is co-chair of the Michigan State University

Broad Executive Forum, and serves on the Advisory Board of Detroit City Football Club. He earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and an executive MBA from Michigan State University.

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Tony Conley kicks off his fourteenth episode with a three-part interview of John Truscott is the CEO of Truscott - Rossman, one of the top Public Relations firms in Michigan and they are known nationally.

Whether developing a message, assembling a strategy, generating publicity or building relationships, nobody does it better. John has consistently been recognized for his expertise, knowledge and ability to get the job done and was named the most effective public affairs professional in the 2019 and 2021 MIRS/EPIC- MRA survey of Capitol insiders.

He started his own public relations firm after serving as Director of Communications and Press Secretary to Michigan Gov. John Engler, eventually becoming the longest-serving press secretary for any governor. Early in his career, John led communication strategy for multiple campaigns for statewide office.  He served as spokesman for the Bush/Cheney campaign in Michigan, was a member of the Bush/Cheney recount team in Florida, and took part in the Bush/Cheney transition office.

In 2011, he merged his firm with the Rossman Group, creating Truscott Rossman, Michigan’s largest and most respected bi-partisan public relations firm.

He has served as a speaker and panelist for many media and government-related conferences. He also chaired the Emergency Public Information Committee by appointment of the Secretary of Health and Human Services.  To promote democracy, John volunteered as a trainer on communications and media issues with members of Parliament in Ukraine.

Active in volunteer and philanthropic activities, John is also a community leader. He is currently Vice Chairman of the Michigan Capitol Commission.  He serves on the Michigan Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, the Board of Directors of the Grand Rapids Economic Club and is an At Large Board Member of the Ottawa County Ground Water Board. He has served on the Michigan Community Service Commission, the Michigan State University International Alumni Association, and as Governing Board Chair of Ele’s Place for grieving children.

He is a proud Michigan State University alumnus, earning a bachelor’s degree in communication and a major in political science.

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