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Cliff Rich brought over 20 years of military leadership experience to civilian roles at Cardinal Health, including managing a 120-person IT team. As an Air Force pilot, he flew helicopters and aircraft while taking on staff and command positions. Cliff leveraged his background to transition to IT and HR, starting in mergers & acquisitions before moving into project management and leadership roles. He provides mentoring to help fellow veterans pivot to corporate careers.

Join us as former Air Force pilot Cliff Rich shares his journey transitioning from military service to civilian leadership roles. Learn how he leveraged his skills as a helicopter and aircraft pilot to excel in IT and HR management. Discover strategies Cliff used to network and position himself as an attractive candidate. Gain insights on the obstacles veterans face entering the corporate world, and how leaders can support their transition. Expect straight talk on misconceptions of military service, and why veterans make invaluable additions to your team. You’ll come away with actionable tips to aid your own career growth.

R.C. Johnson is an accomplished engineering leader skilled at rapidly building and scaling innovative products that drive business success. At Indeed, he created an internal “venture capital” model that resulted in over 60 concurrent innovative projects and 9-figure revenue wins. R.C. excels at aligning engineering with business goals, launching products users value, and coaching teams to high performance. With his blend of startup agility and success leading large engineering orgs, he is talented at guiding engineering teams to deliver innovative products that provide real business impact.

In this episode, host Phil Howard interviews R.C. Johnson, former head of engineering innovation at Indeed, about how they built an internal “venture capital” model to rapidly test innovative ideas. R.C. explains strategies including cross-functional teams, ruthless prioritization, and focusing on customer value that enabled Indeed to incubate and scale multiple innovations efficiently. Tune in and learn how to embrace innovation like a startup while leveraging assets of an established business.

Benny Jones is an accomplished IT executive and technologist with over 20 years of experience. Currently Vice President of Technology at Huddle 3 Group, Benny provides IT leadership across a portfolio of companies specializing in software, HR, consulting and recruiting. His comprehensive expertise spans infrastructure, security, business continuity, cloud platforms and more. Earlier in his career, Benny spearheaded major Y2K remediation efforts at organizations across industries. He holds a degree in Mathematics and continues to pursue his lifelong passion for technology and solving problems.

Join us for an illuminating discussion with Benny Jones, Vice President of Technology at Huddle 3 Group. Benny brings over two decades of diverse IT experience and shares insights on leading enterprise IT strategy. Learn his perspectives on security, business continuity, lean IT methodologies, end user training, and more. Discover how Benny guides IT decisions across Huddle’s portfolio of companies. Gain actionable tips for optimizing IT operations and preparing for the future of tech convergence. Don’t miss this lively chat filled with practical wisdom.

Jace Randolph is a seasoned IT security professional with over 15 years of experience spanning various industries. After an unethical start as a black hat hacker, he now leverages his expertise in ethical hacking and social engineering to strengthen security for businesses. Jace is currently the Director of IT at Western Steel Buildings.

Protecting company data is more challenging than ever with the proliferation of personal devices in the workplace. In this episode, Michael Moore speaks with IT security expert Jace Randolph about ethical hacking, social engineering, and the security vulnerabilities introduced by the shift to USB-C. They explore the ethical gray areas around exposing system weaknesses to improve security, securing personal devices used for work, and the need for more robust security standards. You will learn key strategies and mindsets to secure their business data in an increasingly interconnected digital world.

With over 20 years of experience, Chris Shumaker is an IT leader focused on strategy, security, and delivering value. He began his tech career after pivoting from marine science research, proving his ability to adapt and chart new courses. He has led IT teams, managed high-profile projects, and overcome major crises like ransomware attacks. Chris believes in taking a big picture approach to tech leadership and constantly evolving his skill set. He is passionate about community involvement and serves on several nonprofit boards.

In this episode, host Mike Kelley talks with IT leader Chris Shumaker about his unique career journey from marine science to directing IT strategy and teams. They discuss the importance of disaster recovery testing, taking a holistic approach to technology, and being a community-focused IT leader. Chris also shares his insights on emerging technologies like AI and thoughts on continuously developing new skill sets. Tune in to hear key lessons on leading IT teams, overcoming challenges, and always looking for ways to maximize value.

Jacob Scagliotti is the Director of IT at Don Chaplin Equipment Company. With over 25 years of experience in the IT industry, Jacob has worn many hats from help desk technician to operations manager. He has a passion for technology and efficiency, seeking to streamline processes through automation and optimization. Though his career has taken him from New Mexico to California, Jacob remains down-to-earth, relying on hard work and relationship building to achieve success.

Join us as we sit down with IT pro Jacob Scagliotti to discuss his 25+ year career journey, from starting out in desktop support to his current role as Director of IT. Jacob shares the challenges he faced, lessons learned, and keys to advancing up the IT ladder. Learn how he overcame obstacles like not having a college degree and gain insight into transitioning from individual contributor to management. Discover tips for gaining visibility and selling your IT vision to executives. Whether you’re looking to get off the help desk or become a CIO, Jacob’s advice will resonate.

Rick Nolan is the Director of IT at United Structural Systems, overseeing technology strategy and infrastructure. With over 20 years of experience spanning engineering, infrastructure architecture, and leadership roles, Rick provides valuable insights into infrastructure’s evolution. His career began in Dell’s technical support program, equipping him with strong foundations in troubleshooting. Rick continues leading infrastructure modernization initiatives, while developing IT teams and planning for the future needs of the business.

In this episode, we dive into the transformation of IT infrastructure over the past couple of decades with infrastructure expert Rick Nolan. We explore how infrastructure has evolved from physical servers and hardware to virtual machines and the cloud. Rick provides insights into major shifts like the rise of Active Directory, virtualization, hyperconverged infrastructure, and SaaS models. We also discuss the cultural and workforce impacts of new infrastructure models and what the future may hold. Tune in for a thoughtful dialogue on infrastructure’s journey and where it’s headed next according to those on the frontlines architecting it.

Richard Lowe Jr. is an experienced IT professional turned ghostwriter and book coach. After over 30 years leading IT teams, Richard made an unexpected career change, driven by his desire to pursue writing and help others bring their stories to life. He has ghostwritten over 60 books across diverse genres and takes pride in capturing clients’ unique voices. Richard continues to leverage his tech expertise through services like LinkedIn profile optimization. His own career journey proves it’s never too late to reinvent yourself.

Join veteran IT professional turned ghostwriter Richard Lowe Jr. as he recounts his diverse career journey, from leading tech teams to pursuing photography and writing. Richard provides insights on overcoming barriers, finding your passion, leveraging technology, and turning your ideas into engaging stories. Get inspired by Richard’s willingness to reinvent himself and take risks to align work with his interests.

Andrew Landers’ passion for technology started early and led to a degree in computer networking. His 6+ years refining technical skills across education, enterprise, medical, construction, and automotive sectors provided diverse business knowledge. As IT Manager at Speer Mechanical since 2023, Andrew is the sole IT representative for 250 users. With a growth mindset and calm demeanor focused on communication and understanding needs, he excels at building relationships and transforming chaotic scenarios into successes as an IT leader.

Join host Mike Kelley and Andrew Landers, Director of IT at Spear Mechanical, for an insightful discussion into thriving in the world of IT. Learn Andrew’s top tips for effective communication, planning ahead, teaching users, and staying calm under pressure. With over a decade of diverse IT experience, Andrew provides hard-won advice for managing projects, relating to coworkers, and keeping perspective. Tune in to pick up practical skills that will transform you into a savvy IT leader able to turn chaotic scenarios into big successes.

As Director of IT at UCW Logistics, Dylan leverages over 5 years of experience in IT management, disaster recovery, and capacity planning to oversee the company’s technological strategy and digital transformation. With degrees in IT and supply chain management, as well as multiple certifications, Dylan is passionate about implementing infrastructure, systems, and processes that drive optimization, deliver value, and solve problems. He thrives on staying updated on emerging tech trends and skills that can enhance operations, the customer experience, and business growth for UCW Logistics.

How can today’s logistics leaders leverage AI, automation, and other emerging technologies to optimize their supply chain operations? Tune in as host Michael interviews Dylan Sluder, Director of IT at UCW Logistics, to explore this pressing question. Together, they discuss key innovations like transportation management systems, digital freight matching, IoT sensors, and automated trucks that are transforming logistics. Gain valuable insights on how these technologies are revolutionizing delivery tracking, freight sourcing, shipment visibility, and more to streamline supply chains like never before. You’ll also hear Dylan’s perspectives on upholding ethics and accountability through industry partnerships as adoption of these new solutions accelerates. If you’re an IT executive or manager looking to digitally optimize your logistics capabilities, you won’t want to miss this exciting episode!