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CEOs You Should Know Providence

by News Radio 920 (WHJJ-AM)

CEOs You Should Know is iHeartMedia Providence's showcase of businesses that drive New England's regional economy. Hear from key business leaders who contribute to the vibrant and growing community.

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Episodes

  1. Jim Mazany, CEO of P.F. Chang's

    If Jim Mazany's career had a soundtrack, it would open with Prince. His first concert was the Purple Rain tour at Nassau Coliseum. Since then, his path has run from washing dishes on Long Island to culinary school in Hyde Park to leading brands like TGI Fridays, Logan's Roadhouse and Joe's Crab...

  2. Interview with Emilio DiSpirito- DiSpirito Real Estate

    Emilio DiSpirito is a Co-Owner and License Partner of Engel & Völkers Oceanside, a luxury real estate brokerage with two locations in Rhode Island. Alongside his business partner, Joe Fazio, Emilio leads a high-performance organization built on specialization and scale. Emilio oversees all sales...

  3. CEOs You Should Know - John Kelly - Meeting Street

    President and CEO, John Kelly discusses the accomplishments at Meeting Street and the upcoming Telethone, Jan. 31, 2026. John M. Kelly, President & Chief Executive Officer: John has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Meeting Street since 1998 and served as a member of its…

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  4. Alka Oaks Co-CEO's

    Host Chris Ryan speaks with Co-CEO's Monica Rekhan and Charles Gay of Alka Oaks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. CEOs You Should Know - Linda Goler Blount - Community Catalyst

    Linda Goler Blount, MPH Bio Linda Goler Blount, MPH, is the President and CEO of Community Catalyst, a national organization dedicated to building the power of people to create a health system rooted in race equity and health justice. A nationally recognized leader in public health, race equity,...

  6. CEOs You Should Know - Darren Jodoin, CEO & President, PMC Media Group

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  7. CEOs You Should Know - David McCready, President & CEO, Southcoast Health

    David McCready is president and chief executive officer of Southcoast Health. Southcoast Health serves communities across southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island as the largest provider of primary and specialty care in the region. The not-for-profit, charitable system includes three acute…

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  8. Harmony With Food CEO - Meg Marie O'Rourke

    Harmony With Food's Mission: Providing proactive health insights. Functional Medical Nutrition Therapy provides insights via proactive testing: microbiome, food sensitivities, micronutrients etc. Shifting from reactive to proactive health care. Bridging the gap between traditional healthcare and...

  9. CEOs You Should Know - Dr. Chad Walding, NativePath

    In 2010, I received a call from the hospital that would alter the course of my entire life. The nurse on the other end of the line said bluntly: “You need to stop telling my patients about nutrition.”I was a Home Health Physical Therapist at the time and had just discovered the vast world of...

  10. CEOs You Should Know - Nicole Pineault, RI Blood Center

    Nicole Pineault has worked at RIBC for over 20 years specializing in donor recruitment. Her roles have included Marketing Assistant, Account Manager, Marrow Donor Recruiter, Recruitment Supervisor for RIBC’s National Marrow Donor Program, and Mobile Blood Drive Recruitment Manager. She was…

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  11. CEOs You Should Know - Aaron Robinson, South County Health

    Aaron Robinson currently serves as President and CEO of South County Health, Rhode Island’s only independent health system. South County Health is the only Double 5 Star CMS rated hospital in the Northeast and known for its market leading quality and orthopedic program. He brings with him more…

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  12. CEO's You Should Know - Hal Horvat, Centreville Bank

    Hal Horvat leads Centreville Bank, a full-service mutual bank headquartered in West Warwick, Rhode Island, with over $2.8 billion in assets. Since joining in 2014 and becoming President, CEO, and Chairman in 2019, he has expanded the bank from 7 branches to 22 locations across Rhode Island and...

  13. Navigant Credit Union - CEO - Kathy Orovitz

    Kathy is the President and CEO of Navigant Credit Union, responsible for its financial stability, member satisfaction, and overall strategic direction. With over 30 years of diverse experience in the financial services industry, she specializes in retail banking, sales management, corporate...

  14. CEOs You Should Know - Dr. Justine Johnson, Ocean State Veterinary Specialists

    Dr. Johnson completed her veterinary degree at the New York State College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University in 1991. She completed an internship at the Santa Cruz Veterinary hospital in California in 1992. After a few years doing general practice, teaching anatomy at a veterinary…

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  15. CEOs You Should Know - Robin Ganzert, President and CEO, American Humane

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  16. CEOs You Should Know - Paula Blankenship, Heirloom Traditions

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  17. CEOs You Should Know - Julie Fleshman PanCan

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  18. CEOs You Should Know - Veer Gidwaney, Ansel Health

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  19. CEOs You Should Know - Kathleen Flanagan, ABT Associates

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  20. CEOs You Should Know - Richard Moore, The Good Foot Store

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  21. CEOs You Should Know - Stacy Madison, BeBold Bars

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  22. CEOs You Should Know - Dr. Michael Wagner, Care New England

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  23. CEOs You Should Know - Nisha Cordero, Marstone

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  24. CEOs You Should Know - Jacob Thaysen, PhD, Illumina

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  25. CEOs You Should Know - Todd Blount, Blount Foods

    Todd Blount Todd serves as President and CEO of Blount Fine Foods, a 5th generation company headquartered in Fall River, MA, with other facilities in Rhode Island and Texas. The company produces premium refrigerated soups & sides for restaurants and retailers nation-wide. Todd began working for...

  26. CEOs You Should Know - Jarrod Lopiccolo from Noble Studios

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  27. Julia Dexter - Co-Founder & CEO - Shoelace Learning

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  28. Anuj Khanna - Service 1st Financial - CEO

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  29. Rachel Palumbo - Development Manager - Providence Promise

    Kristin Lessard discusses 529 Plan and more with Rachel Palumbo, Development Manager of Providence Promise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  30. John Woods - Chief Academic Officer & Provost - University of Phoenix

    John Woods, Ph.D., is the chief academic officer and provost for University of Phoenix and responsible for further developing and fulfilling the University’s academic mission. He is charged with amplifying the University's high-quality, rigorous and career-relevant academic programs, while…

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  31. Denise Woodard - CEO - Partake Foods

    Denise Woodard is the Founder and CEO of Partake Foods, the allergy-friendly company that was inspired by her daughter’s experience with food allergies. Key moments this year include that Partake Foods announced it became a Certified B Corporation, and launched a collab with Ben & Jerry’s!…

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  32. Brendalee O'Hara - O'Hara Senior Care Services

    Brendalee O'Hara is the CEO and Founder of O'Hara Senior Care Services. "At O’Hara Senior Care Services, we pride ourselves on our unique approach to the delivery of Home Care Services. Our exemplary service and commitment to providing high quality care have provided us the continued honor of...

  33. Michael Hund - CEO - EB Research Partnership

    Michael Hund joined EBRP as the CEO in 2017. Michael previously served as the Director of Development for the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, leading their successful $100 million Curing Cancer Now campaign driving achievement of the largest longitudinal genomic dataset in cancer, an...

  34. Josh Fox - CEO - Bottom Line Concepts

    Josh Fox has grown Bottom Line Concepts over the past 14 years to achieve billions of dollars in savings and refunds for many different organizations. In the day-to-day operations, his strength is building relationships as well as managing employees, vendors and an international sales team. He is...

  35. Rachael Glaws - CEO- RGI Events

    Rachael Glaws launched RGI events in 2008 with an ambitious vision: to create a mission-led events firm providing strategy-driven experiences grounded in flawless logistics and beautiful design. She guides each distinctly curated event thoughtfully from concept to completion, navigating the…

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  36. CORTNEY NICOLATO - CEO - UNITED WAY OF RI

    Cortney M. Nicolato is a mission-driven executive leader and systems change-agent with two decades of experience in nonprofit management and entrepreneurship. Cortney is president and CEO of United Way of Rhode Island, a statewide nonprofit with more than 80 employees and an operating budget of...

  37. Jacob Luppke - CEO - Whisker

    Jacob Zuppke is the President & CEO of Whisker, a leading innovator in connected pet care that's most notably known for Litter-Robot. Jacob's passion for creative engineering solutions and innovative marketing campaigns has transformed a connected pet care company into one of the best-selling and...

  38. Jason Johnson - CEO - Project K9

    Jason Johnson is a globally recognized subject matter expert in the International K-9 Community. As the Founder and CEO of Project K-9 Hero, Jason has dedicated his career to making sure retired Police K-9s and Military Working Dogs receive the medical care, rehabilitation, or rehoming that they...

  39. CARLOS VENTURA - CEO - FEAST AND FETTLE

    Carlos Ventura is CEO of Feast and Fettle, a local, fully-prepared meal delivery service. F&F operates out of their local commercial kitchen, servicing Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Hampshire. Providing "Home-Cooked Meals, Without the Cooking," Feast and Fettle helps you…

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  40. Aimee Brewer -CEO- Sturdy Health

    Aimee Brewer is the president and chief executive officer of Sturdy Health, an integrated, independent non-profit health system. Sturdy Health is comprised of Sturdy Memorial Hospital, a 142-bed acute care hospital, along with 26 primary and specialty care medical offices and an Urgent Care…

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  41. Ben Garthwaite- CEO - Fors Marsh

    Ben Garthwaite serves as CEO of Fors Marsh and guides the company’s business growth and diversification. He cultivates a purpose-driven culture focused on using business as a force for good, with the belief that businesses must share responsibility for strengthening the systems in which we…

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  42. Michael Childers -President & CEO - The Shaw Group

    Michael Childers, President and CEO Mike Childers serves as President and CEO for The Shaw Group. Prior to his role with Shaw, Mike served in several executive level roles throughout the energy industry, including President of Bernhard Energy, President and CEO of Synergy Renewables, CEO of...

  43. Simon Davies - Executive Director- Teen Cancer America

    Simon Davies: Executive Director, Teen Cancer America Now in its tenth year, Simon leads Teen Cancer America, the only national charity in the USA working directly with hospitals to advise, support and fund them in the development of specialized facilities and programs for adolescents and young...

  44. Ed Thomsen - CEO - Thomsen Food Service

    Ed Thomsen is in his 50th year as CEO of Thomsen Foodservice, a family owned Rhode Island business. He began working at Thomsen Foodservice immediately upon his graduation from Brown University. It has been a life-long endeavor to grow the company from its very modest beginnings, to the mid-sized...

  45. Fran Horowitz- CEO - Abercrombie & Fitch

    Fran Horowitz has served as Chief Executive Officer of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. since February 2017. She joined the company in October 2014 as the Hollister Brand President and prior to being named CEO, she held the role of President and Chief Merchandising Officer for all brands of A&F Co. from...

  46. Dane Chapin - CEO - USAopoly

    Dane Chapin graduated from UCLA 1982 with a degree in Economics. Age 25 was the last time anyone other than himself has signed his paycheck. He has had a lifelong love affair with entrepreneurship. Dane has founded and owned numerous businesses in numerous fields. Currently, he is CEO of The Op...

  47. Jim Scheetz - Chairman/CEO/President - SmartMouth

    Jim Scheetz is the chairman, CEO and president of SmartMouth Oral Health Laboratories, a leading innovator in the fight against bad breath through a patented zinc-ion-activated technology designed to eliminate the root cause of bad breath: sulfur gas. Scheetz began serving the company as a...

  48. Jack Kudale - CEO - Cowbell Cyber

    Jack Kudale is the Founder & CEO of Cowbell Cyber, the industry’s first AI-powered cyber insurance provider that aims to make cyber insurance accessible to all businesses. Cowbell Cyber makes cyber insurance easy and delivers customized, standalone cyber policies with robust coverages that…

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  49. Carl Taber - EVP/Chief Lending Officer- BayCoast Bank

    Carl Taber is Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer for BayCoast Bank, a long-standing community bank, serving customers since 1851. BayCoast upholds the time-honored belief in community involvement and provides a wide range of financial services. They are your friends and neighbors,...

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CEOs You Should Know is iHeartMedia Providence's showcase of businesses that drive New England's regional economy. Hear from key business leaders who contribute to the vibrant and growing community.

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