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On the 20th Anniversary of the Georgia CIO of the Year award, Booth 61 was honored to host the Founder of Intellinet, and The Georgia CIO Leadership Forum, now known as Inspire CIO, Mr. Frank Bell. I first met Frank in the mid-1990’s through the High Tech Prayer Ministries. Frank is a visionary leader in […] The post Frank Bell, Founder of Inspire CIO visits Booth 61 with Ricky Steele appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
What an honor it was to have the 2018 Life Time Achievement Award winner, Mr. Bob DeRodes, visit Booth 61 with Ricky Steele at this year’s CIO of the Year event. I was fortunate to meet Bob 10 years ago and I have been learning from him ever since. Listen to this podcast and you […] The post Bob DeRodes: 2018 Life Time Achievement Award Winner appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Booth 61 with Ricky Steele had the honor of hosting Dave Barnes on November 15th shortly after Dave was awarded the Life Time Achievement Award you see in the photo. Dave is the former CIO of UPS after starting his career as a loader/packer. Dave is not only a great business success but he is one of Atlanta s most […] The post Dave Barnes given the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award by the Georgia CIO Leadership Association appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Always a pleasure to have my friend and the Managing Partner for IBM Security, Mr. Ben Hendrick join Booth 61 for an interview. I have known Ben for 10 years and he is one of the hardest working and well respected technology leaders in Atlanta. He has created a brand that helped Dell grow in […] The post Ben Hendrick, Global Executive Managing Partner-IBM Security at the CIO of the Year Awards appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
First interview at the 2016 Georgia CIO Leadership Association Annual CIO of the Year was with the Winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award , Mr. Fran Dramis. This 14 minute interview is Pure Gold and well worth everyone s time to listen. Fran is an icon in our industry and community. It was a great honor to […] The post Georgia CIO Leadership Association s 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award: Mr. Fran Dramis appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
What a Special Treat for me to have two wonderful friends, technology icons and the Co-Chairs of the TechBridge 2016 Digital Ball visit Booth 61 with Ricky Steele on Saturday night, May 7th. I have known Bryson Koehler and Janet Sherlock for many years and I promise you, they don’t make folks better than these […] The post Co-Chairs of TechBridge’s 2016 Digital Ball, Bryson Koehler CIO of The Weather Channel and Janet Sherlock CIO of Carter’s visit Booth 61 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
It is always a pleasure to spend time with old friends Lisa McVey and Patti Dismukes as well as meet a new friend, Denise Adamson. All three of these dynamic executives from BioIQ were gracious to stop by Booth 61 with Ricky Steele at the TechBridge 2016 Digital Ball. Lisa is a past Chairwoman of […] The post Lisa McVey, Patti Dismukes and Denise Adamson of BioIQ visit Booth 61 at 2016 Digital Ball appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Perennial guest and dear friend, Walt Carter was gracious to stop by Booth 61 with Ricky Steele on May 7th at the TechBridge 2016 Digital Ball. Walt has a huge heart to match his huge personality. Walt was an early employee of TechBridge, a long time Table Host and a tremendous supporter from the […] The post Walt Carter, CIO of Primary Capital Mortgage visits Booth 61 at TechBridge’s 2016 Digital Ball appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
It is always a treat when one of my favorite people visits Booth 61. Jay Ferro is an icon in the Atlanta Technology Community. Not only does Jay run a steady ship as the CIO of the American Cancer Society but no one and I mean literally no one does more community service than […] The post Jay Ferro, American Cancer Society CIO Visits Booth 61 at the 2016 TechBridge Digital Ball appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
It was my pleasure to both meet and to have the privilege of interviewing Scott Schindler at the TechBridge 2016 Digital Ball. Scott shared some of the exciting new things happening at Dell. He also shared the importance Dell as a company places on supporting the not for profit community not just in Round Rock […] The post Scott Schindler, Managing Director Sales at Dell Services, Visits Booth 61 at the 2016 TechBridge Digital Ball appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
It was great having my friend, Ben Hendrick join me in Booth 61 at the TechBridge 2016 Digital Ball. Ben is an icon in the Atlanta Technology Community. Ben is not only a powerful executive at IBM Security but Ben is a great giver of himself and of his companies resources to many Atlanta not […] The post Ben Hendrick, Managing Partner & Global Competency Leader Infrastructure & Endpoint Security for IBM appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
My first guest in Booth 61 with Ricky Steele at the TechBridge 2016 Digital Ball was Jimmy Etheredge, Senior Managing Director – Products North America for Accenture. TechBridge has enjoyed a long relationship with Accenture and it continues to grow because of the leadership of Craig Ramsey, Tiffany Brott and today, Jimmy Etheredge. This interview […] The post Jimmy Etheredge, Senior Managing Director of Accenture, at TechBridge’s 2016 Digital Ball appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Wednesday, March 30th was a very special time on Booth 61 with Ricky Steele. James Franklin, CEO of TechBridge, Bryson Koehler, EVP and CIO of The Weather Company, Jim Reese, CEO of the Atlanta Mission and Beth Smith, Director at Corus 360 LIT up the studio. I could add 25 paragraphs of copy and not […] The post TechBridge and the 2016 Digital Ball 3 30 2016 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
As always it was an honor and privilege to have Ben Hendrick join me in Booth 61 at the GCLA 2015 CIO of the Year breakfast. I met Ben in 2006 or 2007 while he was earning his MBA at Kennesaw State University. Ben and I became more than friends. Many call us Brothers from […] The post Ben Hendrick, Managing Director, Global Delivery – Enterprise Systems & Networking for the Dell Corporation appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
It was an incredible honor to have as my first guest on Booth 61 with Ricky Steele on Friday, November 13th, 2015, Mr. James Dallas. James is the 2015 Life Time Achievement Award winner from the Georgia CIO Leadership Association. I have had the privilege of knowing James for about 10 years. He is the […] The post James Dallas, Life Time Achievement Recipient at GCLA’s 2015 CIO of the Year Awards appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
One of the highlights of Booth 61 at the Techbridge Digital Ball is when my friend and everyone else’s friend, Walt Carter visits. Walt has been a guest each year and will continue to be a guest as long as I am hosting the show. Walt is a man after God’s own heart. Walt is […] The post Walt Carter, CIO of Primary Capital Mortgage visits Booth 61 at the 2015 Techbridge Digital Ball appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
What a JOY it was for me when my sister, Lisa LaRoque dropped by Booth 61 during the opening reception at the 2015 Techbridge Digital Ball. I first met Lisa at the Thursday morning Bible Study held at Dell SecureWorks. She is one of the people you learn from quickly. She has a magnificent heart […] The post Lisa LaRoque, Executive Director of the Georgia CIO Leadership Association, visited Booth 61 at the 2015 Techbridge Digital Ball appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
It was a special treat for me when my old friend, Dave Hudson dropped by Booth 61 on May 9th during the 2015 Techbridge Digital Ball. I have known Dave and his equally talented wife, Monika for many years having first met them when I spoke to the SOB’s (Students Of Benn Konsynski) at the […] The post Dave Hudson, Chief Business Strategy Officer and SVP Technology Strategy at Amtrak visited Booth 61 at the 2015 Techbridge Digital Ball appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
It was a great pleasure and treat when my friend and all around great guy, Aaron Hillegas visited Booth 61 on May 9th at the 2015 Techbridge Digital Ball. Aaron is the Founder and CEO of Big Nerd Ranch. The Techbridge VIP Reception this year and last was sponsored by Aaron and Big Nerd Ranch. […] The post Aaron Hillegas, CEO of Big Nerd Ranch visits Booth 61 at the Techbridge 2015 Digital Ball appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
What an honor to close Booth 61 with Ricky Steele at the Techbridge 2015 Digital Ball with none other than the CEO, James Franklin and the Chairman, Jay Ferro. I am personally in awe of both of these men which is not the job of a radio host. It is however the responsibility of someone […] The post James Franklin & Jay Ferro at the Techbridge 2015 Digital Ball appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
My first guest for the 2015 Techbridge Digital Ball was Michael Williams, Vice President, Delta Global Staffing. In addition, I was pleased and honored to introduce Michael as my new Boss! I am thrilled to be the new Chief Development Officer for Delta Global Staffing. Michael is an industry veteran having been a senior executive […] The post Michael Williams, Vice President, Delta Global Staffing visits Booth 61 at the 2015 Techbridge Digital Ball appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Booth 61 welcomed James Franklin, CEO of TechBridge, Vish Narendra, CIO of Alstom Integration at GE Power and Water and Leo Martinez, Community Education Coordinator and Youth Advocate at Caminar Latino. I hope you will listen to this powerful show highlighting the continued success and growth at TechBridge and how they impact […] The post James Franklin, Vish Narendra and Leo Martinez Talking TechBridge 4/08/2015 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Booth 61 is always honored to host my friends from Columbus, Ed Helton and Kim Rozycki from Columbus State University. Ed and Kim are wonderful people who are creating leaders in Columbus and around the country. Columbus State University is a much different place in 2014 than it was in 1971 when I enrolled in […] The post Ed Helton & Kim Rozycki, Leadership Institute at Columbus State University and the James Blanchard Leadership Forum, 7/16/2014 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Booth 61 on May 21st, 2014 was MAGIC. I will not forget this broadcast for the rest of my career. I want to thank my guests who are all very busy people but were gracious in sharing their time with me in Booth 61. My guests included two of Atlanta’s most respected CIO’s, the first […] The post TechBridge 2014 Digital Ball Recap with McKenzy Bailey, James Franklin, Dennis Gardin, Jessica Higgins, Karen Renner & Bill VanCuren 5/21/2014 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Great fun with Alan Stukalsky in Booth 61 with Ricky Steele at the TechBridge 2014 Digital Ball. Alan is a great leader in our community who is dedicated to helping others. Alan is also a “brainiac” having completed his BS at Emory in Mathematics and his BS in Mechanical Engineering at the North Avenue Trade […] The post TechBridge’s 2014 Digital Ball with Alan Stukalsky, CIO of Randstad appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
It is always an honor and privilege when the CEO of TechBridge, James Franklin drops by Booth 61. Although James was being pulled in 100 different directions accommodating his 800 guests, he took the time to share his passion for TechBridge and for the 2014 Digital Ball. James also let those who were listening Live […] The post TechBridge’s 2014 Digital Ball with James Franklin, CEO of TechBridge 5/03/2014 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Having the dynamic duo of CBQ and Aaron Hillegass from Big Nerd Ranch drop by the Booth 61 at the TechBridge Digital Ball was a real treat. First, I have never seen Aaron without his trademark cowboy hat which you will see if you follow his Link. Secondly, these two gentlemen had just finished hosting/sponsoring […] The post TechBridge’s 2014 Digital Ball with Aaron Hillegass, Founder and Charles Brian Quinn, aka CBQ, CEO of Big Nerd Ranch 5/03/2014 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
For those of you who follow me on Facebook, you may think that Jay Ferro and I are either having a “bromance” or I am a serious “Jay Ferro Groupie”. I understand your thought process. Jay has often been a guest on Booth 61 with Ricky Steele and hardly a day goes by without me […] The post TechBridge’s 2014 Digital Ball with Jay Ferro, CIO of the American Cancer Society 5/03/2014 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Everyone Loves Jess Jones! If you don’t know the fun loving, hard working and dedicated volunteer, Jess Jones, I hope you will listen to this interview. Jess is what Seth Godin calls a Linchpin. Jess is the person behind the scenes making everyone else look great. She is tireless in all she does. Jess is […] The post TechBridge’s 2014 Digital Ball with Jess Jones, Sales Support at Hunter Technical Resources and Volunteer for TechBridge 5/03/2014 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Wonderful time sharing with my friend and the CIO of the Automotive Parts Group of Genuine Parts, Karen Kreider. Although only relocated to Atlanta for a little over 2 years, Karen has jumped into the Southern spirit of Servant Leadership very quickly. This is Karen’s second Digital Ball and in our time together she shared […] The post TechBridge’s 2014 Digital Ball with Karen Kreider, CIO for the Automotive Parts Group of Genuine Parts 5/03/2014 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Co-Chairs of TechBridge’s 2014 Digital Ball visited Booth 61 to share their excitement for the evenings event. Karen Renner, CIO of Novelis and Bill VanCuren, CIO of NCR worked extremely hard this year to make this event the most successful in Digital Ball history. Our technology and our not for profit community both owe Karen […] The post TechBridge’s 2014 Digital Ball with Karen Renner, CIO of Novelis and Bill VanCuren, CIO of NCR, Co-Chairs of the 2014 Digital Ball 5/03/2014 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Although I have only known Lisa LaRoque for about 3 years, she is one of my favorite people. The first time we met was at the Dell SecureWorks Thursday morning Bible Study. Later we met for lunch and I knew we would become life long friends. Lisa became the Executive Director of the Georgia CIO […] The post TechBridge’s 2014 Digital Ball with Lisa LaRoque, Executive Director of the Georgia CIO Leadership Association 5/03/2014 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Dear friend and industry superstar, Walt Carter, was kind to stop by Booth 61 during the Digital Ball reception. Walt has history. As the former COO of TechBridge and now an active Host committee of the Digital Ball, Walt has been an active part of a miracle. I do not believe anyone in the first […] The post TechBridge’s 2014 Digital Ball Walt Carter, CIO of Generation Mortgage 5/03/2014 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
TechBridge is an amazing organization that is changing lives all across the Atlanta region. To date, over 5,000,000, yes you read that correctly, 5 Million people have been touched by the over 100 not for profit agencies that TechBridge serves. Booth 61 was filled with great friends and a lot of Love on 4/9/2014. My […] The post Carrie Bates Hastings, Jay Ferro, David Sprowl & Jamie Lewis share the Amazing Story of TechBridge 4/9/2014 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
I love days when I meet someone new especially when they are as smart, energetic, and successful as Margaret Martin. Blake Patton was kind to introduce me to Margaret at the Atlanta CEO Council meeting last Monday. Margaret agreed to join me in Booth 61 to talk about her very exciting company, Merlin Mobility. Merlin […] The post Margaret Martin, Founder and CEO of Merlin Mobility, visits Booth 61 at the Atlanta CEO Council 3/03/2014 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
I really enjoyed my friend, Blake Patton, dropping by Booth 61 earlier this week at the Atlanta CEO Council event. I first met Blake about 8 or 9 years ago during one of his earlier entrepreneurial ventures. Today, Blake is the Managing Partner of Tech Square Ventures, Atlanta’s newest and very exciting early stage venture […] The post Blake Patton, Managing Partner of Tech Square Ventures visits Booth 61 at the Atlanta CEO Council 3/3/2014 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
What a treat to be able to spend time with the Atlanta Gadfly, herself, Mrs. Sandy Hofmann. Sandy is one of the most energetic and giving people in our Atlanta technology community. Name any organization in this city and Sandy has been involved, chaired, or received it’s highest honor. Sandy’s latest gift to our community […] The post Sandy Hofmann visits Booth 61 at the Atlanta CEO Council Meeting 3/03/2014 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Booth 61 on Wednesday, February 19th, 2014 was a special treat. My long time friend and technology industry legend, Becky Blalock and United Way executive, Keith Barsuhn joined me to discuss the exciting United Way CIO Conversations event scheduled for Friday, March 7th at the IBM headquarters in Sandy Springs. This is a DO NOT […] The post United Way CIO Conversations with Becky Blalock and Keith Barsuhn appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Tim Campos, CIO of Facebook on Booth 61 11/01/2013 Tim is in Atlanta today as a guest of Ed Steinike, CIO of The Coca-Cola Company. 1,110 technologists are gathered to see the CIO’s of the Year honored and hear Tim Campos share where Facebook is today and where Facebook is taking the business community. It […] The post Tim Campos, CIO of Facebook on Booth 61 at the GCLA CIO of the Year 2013 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Booth 61 with Gabe Damiani and David Degitz is one of the best interviews since we began this show in January. You are going to hear the amazing success story of iVision. You are going to hear pearls of wisdom you can use beginning today to improve your personal life and the life of your […] The post Gabe Damiani & David Degitz Share the iVision Success Story 10/30/13 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Words will hardly describe or explain all I learned on Booth 61 with Bill Winter and Ned Coker from CCP Games. Bill and Ned took me on a trip that was out of this world. I was entertained and I learned a tremendous amount about the wonderful world of Online Gaming. CCP Games is a […] The post Bill Winter and Ned Coker with CCP Games Take Booth 61 Into Outer Space and What A Great Trip It Was: 10/23/2013 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Booth 61 show #30 enjoyed the largest Live audience since we began this adventure last January. As I said in my introduction of Becky Blalock: “Everybody knows Becky, everyone respects Becky, and everyone loves Becky”. I am certain every person who listened to the show Live, walked away grateful to Becky for who she is, […] The post Becky Blalock: Author of DARE, Speaker, Consultant, Corporate Board Member & Great Friend: 10/16/2013 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Booth 61 on 10/02 was a major HOME RUN! My guests were Alan Stukalsky, Managing Director, IT & CIO of Randstad, Lee Crump, Group Vice President & CIO of Rollins and Tracy Crump, Executive Director of the Georgia CIO Leadership Association, (GCLA). It was a real honor for me to host three people I respect […] The post Alan Stukalsky, Lee Crump & Tracy Crump: GCLA CIO of the Year Awards appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Booth 61 on 9/25 was another major HOME RUN. I was eager to meet Terry Kim, Founder of CheckAction and Eugene Yukin, Founder of TranscriptsHQ because they both came very highly recommended by Johnson Cook and Kyle Porter at the Atlanta Tech Village. I now owe Johnson and Kyle even more than I did before. […] The post Terry Kim, Founder of CheckAction & Eugene Yukin, Founder of TranscriptsHQ 9/25/2013 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Booth 61 on Wednesday, September 11th was a blast. My guests, Becky Blalock and Karl Jennings shared all of the exciting things happening in the technology community for the United Way of Atlanta. This year’s IT United Campaign is off and running with an A+ team of leaders and is being chaired by Becky and […] The post IT United Way Campaign featuring Becky Blalock and Karl Jennings September 11th, 2013 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Today was a very special day in Booth 61 history. I was honored to have two wonderful people join me to discuss (co) lab 2013 created and produced by Leadership Atlanta. Ché Watkins is a senior executive with the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, Spellman graduate and alumnus of Leadership Atlanta Class of 2009. David […] The post Ché Watkins & David Lewis discuss Leadership Atlanta’s September 22/23 Mega Event: (co) lab 2013 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
This is a great show featuring two young, very smart entrepreneurs who are creating what I believe to be two of Atlanta’s next success stories. In addition both are very active in the not for profit world making our city a greater place for all our citizens. Patrick Clements is the CEO of bigWebApps and […] The post Patrick Clements, CEO of Sherpa Desk and Brooks Robinson, CEO of Springbot August 28th, 2013 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
What a great day in Booth 61 with long time friend and Atlanta Media Maven, Julie Bryant Fisher and Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Technology, Larry Williams. Julie and Larry shared the exciting story of Atlanta’s thriving and growing Mobility market place. As an Atlanta native, I am so proud of everything our […] The post Julie Bryant Fisher and Larry Williams, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, August 21st, 2013 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Booth 61 hit an academic milestone on 8/14 with Dr. Eloisa Klementich. Dr. Klementich has three MBA’s and a PhD. I have not had the opportunity to be around that kind of “Book Learning” too often in the past. It was quite refreshing and my personal IQ must have doubled during our time together through […] The post Dr. Eloisa Klementich, Managing Director of Invest Atlanta August 14th, 2013 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
July 31st was an exciting Booth 61. David Lilenfeld, Founder of Sterling Funder, took us to school on crowd sourcing and crowd funding. This new form of financing for early stage companies is growing rapidly and David is a pioneer in the field. What was wonderful to me as an Atlanta, Georgia native was to […] The post David Lilenfeld, Founder of Sterling Funder 7/31/2013 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Very special edition of Booth 61 on 7 24 2013 highlighting the upcoming Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum, and the great work of the Leadership Institute at the Cunningham Center, Columbus State University. Dr. Ed Helton, Executive Director of the Leadership Institute at Columbus State University and Kim Rozycki, Director of […] The post Dr. Ed Helton and Kim Rozycki from Columbus State University visit Booth 61 on July 24th, 2013 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
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