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On this week's episode of The Bridge podcast, Dr. Fedrizzi-Wiliams sits down to talk with Dr. Michael Verber of the Verber Dental Group about the current state of the dental industry and Central Penn College's new dental programs! Dr. Michael Verber is the CEO & Chairman of the Verber Dental Group. He transitioned a solo practitioner dental office into Central Pennsylvania's largest dental health care system using innovation and a culture of empowerment, kindness, and positivity. Verber is also the cofounder of an employee-owned media company and an accredited dental continuing education institute. Verber has a passion for education that has led him to a teach as a faculty member, key opinion leader, and clinical advisor with national dental academies and manufacturers. He has coached in the Cumberland Valley Basketball program and served on the Board of the CV Eagle Foundation, the CV Youth Basketball Association, the Central PA Chapter of the National MS Society, and the Harrisburg Area Dental Society. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Dickinson College and a Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Temple University School of Dentistry.

On this week's episode of The Bridge podcast, Dr. Fedrizzi-Wiliams sits down to talk with Dr. Michael Verber of the Verber Dental Group about the current state of the dental industry and Central Penn College's new dental programs! Dr. Michael Verber is the CEO & Chairman of the Verber Dental Group. He transitioned a solo practitioner dental office into Central Pennsylvania's largest dental health care system using innovation and a culture of empowerment, kindness, and positivity. Verber is also the cofounder of an employee-owned media company and an accredited dental continuing education institute. Verber has a passion for education that has led him to a teach as a faculty member, key opinion leader, and clinical advisor with national dental academies and manufacturers. He has coached in the Cumberland Valley Basketball program and served on the Board of the CV Eagle Foundation, the CV Youth Basketball Association, the Central PA Chapter of the National MS Society, and the Harrisburg Area Dental Society. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Dickinson College and a Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Temple University School of Dentistry.

On this episode of "The Bridge" podcast President Fedrizzi sits down for a conversation with Central Penn College students Josh Soy and Abbee!

On this episode of "The Bridge" podcast President Fedrizzi sits down for a conversation with Central Penn College students Josh Soy and Abbee!

In today's episode with Kevin Kulp, we will chat about how COVID-19 impacted minor league baseball, how the Senators weathered the storm, and the recent strategic initiative between Central Penn College and the Harrisburg Senators. Welcome, Kevin Kulp!

Welcome to the Bridge, a podcast all about resiliency and overcoming obstacles. I'm your host, Dr. Linda Fedrizzi-Williams, the president of Central Penn College. On today's podcast, we will be speaking to the President of the Harrisburg Senators, Kevin Kulp. Kevin is entering his sixteenth season as President of the Senators after joining the Senators in July of 2008. Earlier in his career, Kevin started his journey in professional baseball as an intern with the Charleston RiverDogs in 1995 in his hometown of Charleston, South Carolina. After the internship concluded, he helped a start-up baseball franchise, the Delmarva Shorebirds, from 1996-1999. From there, he spent nine years working for the start-up Lexington Legends in Lexington, Kentucky, working as the Director of Sales from 1999-2004 and as the General Manager from 2004-2007 before coming to Harrisburg in 2008. Kevin attended the University of South Carolina, where he graduated in 1995. He met his wife, Renee, while working with the Shorebirds. Renee also worked for the team and moved to Lexington as the first two employees of the brand-new team in Lexington. Kevin and Renee have two children, a 21-year-old daughter named Jordan and a 17-year-old son named Brandon. They are currently residing in Mechanicsburg, PA. Today, we will discuss Kevin's rise in the baseball industry, including his time at the University of South Carolina, working with his first professional franchise, and the modern state of minor league baseball. Please join me in welcoming Kevin Kulp!

In today's episode with Bree Frampton and Kelsey Sloan from the Giant Company, we will chat about how COVID-19 impacted the grocery industry, how Giant weathered the storm, and the recent strategic initiative between Central Penn College and the Giant Company. Welcome to the Bridge, a podcast all about resiliency and overcoming obstacles. I'm your host, Dr. Linda Fedrizzi-Williams, the president of Central Penn College. On today's podcast, we will be speaking to the two key members of the corporate team of the Giant Company, Bree Frampton and Kelsey Sloan. Bree Frampton is the Recruitment Specialist at The GIANT Company. After graduating from Shippensburg University in 2015, she started her professional career as a Product Specialist at Sun Motor Cars BMW. She then moved into the Internet Sales Manager role, where she oversaw all internet leads, as well as the social media channels for Sun Motor Cars BMW. In 2019, she joined The GIANT Company as the Assistant Brand Manager of social media, overseeing community management for all GIANT and MARTIN'S social channels. In January of 2022, she decided to try something new, and accepted the role of Recruitment Specialist, where she manages the entire lifecycle of the recruiting process. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with her husband, Mark, and dog, Teddy. Kelsey Sloan is the Manager of Talent Acquisition at The GIANT Company. She is responsible for developing creative sourcing strategies across the brand, overseeing recruitment, building early talent programs, and ensuring The GIANT Company's hiring practices align with the company's culture and team member promises. Kelsey's prior experience includes working as a field HR Business Partner where she helped launch the brand's first-ever Diversity Cohort and as a Recruitment Specialist where she led staffing for the Corporate Support Office. She's also held a variety of Human Resources positions in the non-profit sector prior to joining GIANT. She graduated from Elizabethtown College with a degree in Management and Marketing and currently serves as a Board Member for their International Business Program. Kelsey also works as a Dance Instructor and Competition Coach at One Broadway Dance Center and is currently pursuing her MBA. Today, we will discuss the employment crunch in the United States as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, how the Giant Company has handled these challenges, and the commitment to life-long learning exhibited by Bree and Kelsey. Please join me in welcoming Bree Frampton and Kelsey Sloan!

Welcome to the Bridge, a podcast all about resiliency and overcoming obstacles. I'm your host, Dr. Linda Fedrizzi-Williams, the president of Central Penn College. On today's podcast, we will be speaking to the two key members of the corporate team of the Giant Company, Bree Frampton and Kelsey Sloan. Bree Frampton is the Recruitment Specialist at The GIANT Company. After graduating from Shippensburg University in 2015, she started her professional career as a Product Specialist at Sun Motor Cars BMW. She then moved into the Internet Sales Manager role, where she oversaw all internet leads, as well as the social media channels for Sun Motor Cars BMW. In 2019, she joined The GIANT Company as the Assistant Brand Manager of social media, overseeing community management for all GIANT and MARTIN'S social channels. In January of 2022, she decided to try something new, and accepted the role of Recruitment Specialist, where she manages the entire lifecycle of the recruiting process. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with her husband, Mark, and dog, Teddy. Kelsey Sloan is the Manager of Talent Acquisition at The GIANT Company. She is responsible for developing creative sourcing strategies across the brand, overseeing recruitment, building early talent programs, and ensuring The GIANT Company's hiring practices align with the company's culture and team member promises. Kelsey's prior experience includes working as a field HR Business Partner where she helped launch the brand's first-ever Diversity Cohort and as a Recruitment Specialist where she led staffing for the Corporate Support Office. She's also held a variety of Human Resources positions in the non-profit sector prior to joining GIANT. She graduated from Elizabethtown College with a degree in Management and Marketing and currently serves as a Board Member for their International Business Program. Kelsey also works as a Dance Instructor and Competition Coach at One Broadway Dance Center and is currently pursuing her MBA. Today, we will discuss the employment crunch in the United States as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, how the Giant Company has handled these challenges, and the commitment to life-long learning exhibited by Bree and Kelsey. Please join me in welcoming Bree Frampton and Kelsey Sloan!

In today's episode with Mike Wilson, we will chat about Wilson's recent accomplishments, as well as discuss his job as the President of the Members First Charitable Foundation. Welcome, Mike Wilson!

Welcome to the Bridge, a podcast all about resiliency and overcoming obstacles. I'm your host, Dr. Linda Fedrizzi-Williams, the president of Central Penn College. On today's podcast, we will be speaking to the Chief Experience Officer of Members First Federal Credit Union, Mike Wilson. Wilson, born in Baltimore, Maryland and attended Lewisburg High School, chose Central Penn College for higher education, receiving his bachelor's degree in Business Administration. Joining Members 1st in 2016, Wilson has moved up the ranks quickly, starting as a V-P in Relationship Management, to Chief Marketing Officer, to Chief Experience Officer. In his role, Mike provides leadership and direction for the credit union's retail, operations, and customer service areas as well as public relations, marketing, community outreach, internal and external communications, and financial literacy. Mike has strong community ties to the southcentral Pennsylvania region as a graduate of the Leadership Harrisburg, Cumberland, Lancaster, and Lebanon programs, and is a lifelong advocate of the tenets of servant leadership. With a passion for people and entrepreneurial thinking, Mike has been recognized for his professional accomplishments with numerous business awards, including Emerging Business Leader of the Year for the Harrisburg Regional Chamber. Wilson is also the President of Members 1st Charitable Foundation. After graduating from Central Penn College, and he went on to earn his MBA from Eastern University and is also a graduate of the 2019 and 2021 Credit Union Executive Society “CEO Institutes” which were held at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business and the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business, respectively. Please join me in welcoming Mike Wilson!

On this special "Homecoming Edition" of The Bridge Podcast, we speak with Central Penn College's Vice President of Advancement & Strategic Initiatives Michael Fedor about the exciting events that the college has planned for Homecoming Weekend!

Welcome to the Bridge, a podcast all about resiliency and overcoming obstacles. I'm your host, Dr. Linda Fedrizzi-Williams, the president of Central Penn College. Today, I will be speaking with the College's head coach of our Men's Basketball team, Gary Martin. In part two of our interview with Coach Gary Martin, he talks more about his personal life and the way he finds balance in and out. Here are some highlights from his career… During his six seasons as head coach at Greencastle-Antrim High School in Greencastle, PA, Coach Martin compiled an 87-57 record. This included three Mid-Penn Colonial championships, four District 3 playoff appearances, and one PIAA state playoff berth. In 2012-13, he was named Boys' Basketball Coach of the Year by the Chambersburg Public Opinion. In 2016, Coach Martin returned to his alma mater, Susquehanna Township High School, for 5 seasons. During his coaching, the team qualified for district playoffs for five years and state playoffs for two years. Coach Martin graduated from Susquehanna Township High School. He received his BS in Education from Penn State University. Coach Martin is employed by UPMC Harrisburg at Harrisburg Hospital. He resides in Harrisburg with his wife, Karen, and has two sons, Jordan and Andrew, and seven grandchildren. Please join me in welcoming, Coach, Gary Martin!

Welcome to the Bridge, a podcast all about resiliency and overcoming obstacles. I'm your host, Dr. Linda Fedrizzi-Williams, the president of Central Penn College. In a previous podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with the Central Penn College head women's basketball coach, Erin Miller. Today, I will be speaking with the College's head coach of our Men's Basketball team, Gary Martin. Coach Martin will enter his second year as the head coach of men's basketball at Central Penn College in 2022-23. He has coached basketball in various local programs, at both high school and college levels, for over 25 years. Here are some highlights from his career… During his six seasons as head coach at Greencastle-Antrim High School in Greencastle, PA, Coach Martin compiled an 87-57 record. This included three Mid-Penn Colonial championships, four District 3 playoff appearances, and one PIAA state playoff berth.  In 2012-13, he was named Boys' Basketball Coach of the Year by the Chambersburg Public Opinion. In 2016, Coach Martin returned to his alma mater, Susquehanna Township High School, for 5 seasons. During his coaching, the team qualified for district playoffs for five years and state playoffs for two years. Coach Martin graduated from Susquehanna Township High School. He received his BS in Education from Penn State University. Coach Martin is employed by UPMC Harrisburg at Harrisburg Hospital. He resides in Harrisburg with his wife, Karen, and has two sons, Jordon and Andrew, and seven grandchildren.   Please join me in welcoming, Coach, Gary Martin!

In part 2 of this interview, Dr. Fedrizzi-Williams and Lou Baverso discuss a strategic partnership with Central Penn College that includes tuition reimbursement! -- Lou Baverso is the chief operating officer of UPMC Central Pa., and he is the president of UPMC Harrisburg, West Shore, and Community Osteopathic hospitals. Baverso has more than 29 years of health care management experience in clinical and supports operations. His background is diverse in both information technology and hospital operations, and he has held roles in executive leadership in both disciplines during his more than 25 years at UPMC. Prior to coming to Central Pa. in July 2019, he served as vice president of operations at UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside in Pittsburgh, which has consistently been ranked among the top hospitals in the state and the nation. Baverso has also served in a wide range of leadership roles in UPMC, including vice president of operations and chief information officer at UPMC Magee Women's Hospital. Prior to joining UPMC, Baverso worked in a for-profit IT company, focused on education and support of businesses implementing office-based solutions or transitioning staff into new roles. Baverso holds an MBA from Chatham University and a Master's Degree in Information Systems Management from Robert Morris University. He also has a Bachelor of Information Science degree from the University of Pittsburgh.

Lou Baverso is the chief operating officer of UPMC Central Pa., and he is the president of UPMC Harrisburg, West Shore, and Community Osteopathic hospitals. Baverso has more than 29 years of health care management experience in clinical and supports operations. His background is diverse in both information technology and hospital operations, and he has held roles in executive leadership in both disciplines during his more than 25 years at UPMC. Prior to coming to Central Pa. in July 2019, he served as vice president of operations at UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside in Pittsburgh, which has consistently been ranked among the top hospitals in the state and the nation. Baverso has also served in a wide range of leadership roles in UPMC, including vice president of operations and chief information officer at UPMC Magee Women's Hospital. Prior to joining UPMC, Baverso worked in a for-profit IT company, focused on education and support of businesses implementing office-based solutions or transitioning staff into new roles. Baverso holds an MBA from Chatham University and a Master's Degree in Information Systems Management from Robert Morris University. He also has a Bachelor of Information Science degree from the University of Pittsburgh.

Welcome back to The Bridge Podcast! In this week's exciting episode, Dr. Fedrizzi-Williams interviews Central Penn College Professor and The Bridge producer Paul Miller.

Welcome back to The Bridge Podcast! We're excited to launch the third season of our podcast with a very special episode. In this week's edition, Professor Paul Miller will interview President Linda Fedrizzi-Williams!

In today's episode, we dive more into Coach Miller's role as Coach of the Central Penn College Women's' Basketball Team as well as how she balances her time between working full time, coaching, and being a wife and busy mom of three active boys. Enjoy!

Welcome to the Bridge, a podcast all about resiliency and overcoming obstacles. I'm your host, Dr. Linda Fedrizzi-Williams, the president of Central Penn College. I am really excited about today's guest. I am talking to Central Penn College head women's basketball coach, Erin Miller. Coach Miller Previously coached in the Cumberland Valley Area. She was a standout player in her own right, scoring over 12-hundred points and serving as a two-year team captain for the Southern Huntingdon High School County Rockets. While there, she was a three-year, 1st Team All Star, Juniata Valley League Outstanding Player, three-time tournament MVP, and she received Best Point Guard in 1995 while playing AAU through central Pennsylvania. During her time at Shippensburg University, she was able to help lead the women's basketball program to three PSAC Championships and a trip to the NCAA Division II National Championship semi-finals after becoming the Eastern Regional Champions in 2001. Miller has a bachelor's in social work from Shippensburg University and a master's in forensic psychology from Walden University. She lives in Etters, with her husband and three sons, and she works as a corrections counselor in Camp Hill. I hope you enjoy today's episode.

Welcome to the Bridge Podcast, I'm your host, Dr. Linda Fedrizzi-Williams, the President of Central Penn College, and I am so excited to present part 2 of my interview with Radio Personality and Morning Show Host and News Director, Jen Shade from 105.7 the X, Jen, welcome to The Bridge!

Jen Shade is a regional radio legend. A 30-year veteran of Central Pennsylvania radio, Jen Shade is the co-host of the 105.7 The X's top-rated The People's Morning Show. She also is the News Director and the midday host. The well-known and well-loved radio host is heavily involved in local charities, including the American Legion Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary, Loyal Order of the Moose and Angels Among Us Pet Sanctuary. She has a degree in Graphics and Animation from Temple University's Tyler School of Art. She grew up in New Cumberland and still lives there. We are excited to have Jen Shade on this episode of the Bridge.

Welcome back to the Bridge podcast, a podcast focused on stories of resiliency and change. I am your host Dr. Linda Fedrizzi-Williams, the president of Central Penn College. In our last episode, I spoke with Michael Fedor the Vice President of Advancement and Strategic Initiatives at Central Penn College. We talked a lot about Homecoming Weekend and the Fall Harvest. We'll pick up on our conversation with some of the new alumni benefits we're offering to our network of 13,000 living alumni.

Welcome to the Bridge podcast, a podcast focused on stories of resiliency and change. Today's guest, Michael Fedor, serves as the Vice President of Advancement and Strategic Initiatives at Central Penn College and he's also the Chief Strategy Officer for the college.  Today's episode will focus on Magical Moments – the theme of the College's 140th Anniversary Celebration and Homecoming weekend scheduled for October 15, 16, and 17 2021 at the college's campus in Summerdale, Pennsylvania.

Welcome back to the Bridge podcast, a show about resiliency that highlights leaders from our region as they share our stories with all of you. Last episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Betsy Hamm, the Chief Executive Officer of Duck Donuts. In today's second half of the interview, we dive more into Betsy's leadership skills and her personal journey of being a working mother in a CEO Role.

Welcome to Episode 1 of the second season of The Bridge Podcast! This week's guest is one of the most well-respected business leaders in the capital region, Betsy Hamm, Duck Donuts CEO. Betsy Hamm oversees the overall direction of the organization, She is committed to building and protecting the 100+ unit growing franchise brand by generating awareness and driving revenue. Prior to being named chief operating officer, she served as the marketing director. Betsy joined Duck Donuts with 15 years' experience as the marketing director for Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, a world-class entertainment and hospitality company that owns and operates many of the sweet attractions, resorts, and entertainment venues across Hershey, Pennsylvania. Betsy serves on the Board of Directors for The Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital City Region and Living Well Institute. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Master of Business Administration from Shippensburg University. Please enjoy this episode of The Bridge.

Join us for part 2 of conversations with Major Kristal Turner-Childs. Kristal Turner-Childs is a brilliant, bold, and brave leader in the Pennsylvania State Police. She currently serves as the first African American female Acting Deputy Commissioner of Staff of the Pennsylvania State Police. She has also distinguished herself during her 23 years of law enforcement experience as the first African American female to command a troop, and the second African American female to obtain the rank of Major in the 116-year history of the Pennsylvania State Police. Kristal Turner-Childs earned a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Elizabethtown College and a master's degree in Organizational Leadership from Central Penn College. She is also a graduate of the Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command and the FBI National Academy. Kristal is the owner of FEMPOWERED LLC. FEMPOWERED empowers you to take charge of your physical health, mental and spiritual health. This goal is achieved by offering workshops on self-esteem, goal setting, healthy relationships, and healthy lifestyles. As a certified fitness trainer, Kristal provides the purpose-driven motivation that enhances self-esteem, healthy lifestyles, and goal achievement. Kristal has a passion for building self-esteem from the inside out. Having lost over 100 lbs., she knows what it means to live a lifestyle of “passion with purpose!” A motivational speaker and community health advocate; Kristal walks the walk and talks the talk. She is the recipient of numerous awards which include, the Harrisburg Regional Chamber and CREDC Athena Award, NCBW Trailblazer Award, and the Greater Harrisburg YWCA Woman of Excellence Award.

Kristal Turner-Childs is a brilliant, bold, and brave leader in the Pennsylvania State Police. She currently serves as the first African American female Acting Deputy Commissioner of Staff of the Pennsylvania State Police. She has also distinguished herself during her 23 years of law enforcement experience as the first African American female to command a troop, and the second African American female to obtain the rank of Major in the 116-year history of the Pennsylvania State Police. Kristal Turner-Childs earned a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Elizabethtown College and a master's degree in Organizational Leadership from Central Penn College. She is also a graduate of the Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command and the FBI National Academy. Kristal is the owner of FEMPOWERED LLC. FEMPOWERED empowers you to take charge of your physical health, mental and spiritual health. This goal is achieved by offering workshops on self-esteem, goal setting, healthy relationships, and healthy lifestyles. As a certified fitness trainer, Kristal provides the purpose-driven motivation that enhances self-esteem, healthy lifestyles, and goal achievement. Kristal has a passion for building self-esteem from the inside out. Having lost over 100 lbs., she knows what it means to live a lifestyle of “passion with purpose!” A motivational speaker and community health advocate; Kristal walks the walk and talks the talk. She is the recipient of numerous awards which include, the Harrisburg Regional Chamber and CREDC Athena Award, NCBW Trailblazer Award, and the Greater Harrisburg YWCA Woman of Excellence Award.

On the last episode of the bridge, I interviewed Brian Wanner the Director of Talent, Diversity & Inclusion and Organizational Development at GIANT Food Stores, one of the leading supermarket chains in the Mid-Atlantic region and also a graduate of Central Penn College, earning an associate degree in Finance from Central Penn in 1990. In the last podcast, we talked a lot about the Giant company and Brian's history at giant. Today we talk more about Brian's educational journey at CPC and his personal career journey.

This week, we're excited to welcome Brian Wanner to "The Bridge" podcast. Brian is the Director of Talent, Diversity & Inclusion and Organizational Development at GIANT Food Stores, one of the leading supermarket chains in the Mid-Atlantic region. And he also is a graduate of Central Penn College, earning an associate degree in Finance from Central Penn in 1990. Throughout his career, Brian has continued to innovate, taking on new duties and responsibilities and positions, with a focus on lifelong learning.

In part 2 of our conversation with Kirsten Gulotta a principal in the New York City office of Deloitte Tax LLP, we speak about her transition from living in Central PA to New York City, as well as some of her tips for managing a busy professional life with parenthood. Enjoy!

Welcome to the Bridge Podcast. This week's guest is a Central Penn College graduate, who embodies what it is to be a student at Central Penn. Kirsten Gulotta is a principal in the New York City office of Deloitte Tax LLP, where she helps businesses in a variety of industries with indirect tax matters nationwide. In addition to her client service responsibilities, she serves as the US Indirect Tax Practice leader. This practice provides consulting, refund reviews, compliance, excise, severance, and property tax services to a diversified client base. In this role, she has overall responsibility for operations, marketplace, and talent matters occurring throughout the country. Kirsten has more than 15 years' experience performing the following indirect tax services on behalf of complex, high-tech, and multi-jurisdictional businesses, including Fortune 100 companies. She is a frequent speaker on various indirect tax topics.

Last episode I had the pleasure of interviewing author, speaker, and real-world leader, Mr. Joseph Robinson Jr. We talked about Joe's work at the Marting Luther King Jr. Leadership Development Institute, his time working at the Commonwealth for Pennsylvania, and early retirement. Today we will discuss more on the topics of Leadership and dive deeper into Diversity and Inclusion efforts and how other organizations can introduce these critically important efforts to their employees. Enjoy the second half of the Bridge podcast with Joseph Robinson Jr.

Today's guest is no stranger to resiliency. Author, speaker, and real-world leader Joseph Robinson, Jr. is passionate about helping people identify and cultivate vital characteristics of leadership. Robinson conducts workshops and seminars on leadership topics, strategic planning, team building, and conflict resolution. Whether you lead in church or the community, a classroom or boardroom, there are some essentials you must know. Some might call them principles, but Robinson believes they are much more and has identified what he calls 7 leadership imperatives, gleaned from the life of the biblical figure, John the Baptist.

We hope you enjoy part of our conversation with the Honorable Patrick J. Murphy. At age 19, Patrick joined the Army, launching a lifelong commitment to our nation's military and veterans. Patrick has served as a soldier, America's first Iraq War veteran elected to Congress, speaker, author, television personality, and the 32nd Under Secretary of the Army. Today, Patrick continues to advocate and empower veterans through his work in the public and private sectors. As a “Vetrepreneur,” he spearheads a wide range of business interests and offers veterans the opportunity to launch their own dreams by investing in their companies. As a public speaker and media executive, Patrick helps amplify the voices and experiences of veterans on MSNBC, CBS, the Discovery Network, and elsewhere.

Welcome to The Bridge, this week our guest is the Honorable Patrick J. Murphy. At age 19, Patrick joined the Army, launching a lifelong commitment to our nation's military and veterans. Patrick has served as a soldier, America's first Iraq War veteran elected to Congress, speaker, author, television personality, and the 32nd Under Secretary of the Army. Today, Patrick continues to advocate and empower veterans through his work in the public and private sectors. As a “Vetrepreneur,” he spearheads a wide range of business interests and offers veterans the opportunity to launch their own dreams by investing in their companies. As a public speaker and media executive, Patrick helps amplify the voices and experiences of veterans on MSNBC, CBS, the Discovery Network, and elsewhere.

Welcome back to the Bridge podcast, a podcast focused on stories of resiliency and change. In our last episode, we spoke with Central Penn College Alumn and Current Vice-Chair of the Board of Director's Mr. Dwight Utz. In today's follow-up episode, we will talk to Dwight about resiliency and personal motivation.

Episode 5 of "The Bridge" podcast features Mr. Dwight Utz. Dwight, the current Vice-Chair of the Central Penn College Board of Directors. Mr. Utz is also an alum. He graduated from the college in 1974. Dwight is a successful Business Man and he most recently served as President/CEO/Director of two community banks in Pennsylvania and North Carolina. He is a member of an organizational investment group seeking to acquire small community banks. His area of expertise include: Strategic Planning, Organizational and Leadership Development, Balance Sheet Management and Corporate Governance. Mr. Utz is also a graduate of the Stonier Graduate School of Banking at the University of Delaware and serves on various other boards. Today's episode will focus on Dwight's time here at Central Penn and how the college has changed over the years. We will also discuss Dwight's role as Vice-Chair of the Board. Enjoy this episode of The Bridge.

Welcome back to the Bridge podcast, a podcast focused on stories of resiliency and change. I am your host Dr. Linda Fedrizzi-Williams, the president of Central Penn College, In our last episode, I spoke with Michael Fedor the Vice President of Advancement and Strategic Initiatives at Central Penn College. We talked a lot about the departments Micahel oversees at the college and some new initiatives at the College. Today, Michael and I will dive more into resiliency and business innovation. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did. More information can be found at www.CentralPenn.edu/podcast.

Welcome to the Bridge podcast, a podcast focused on stories of resiliency and change. I am your host Dr. Linda Fedrizzi-Williams, the president of Central Penn College, and I am excited to welcome today's guest, Michael Fedor, who serves as the Vice President of Advancement and Strategic Initiatives at Central Penn College and he's also the Chief Strategy Officer for the college.  In his role as Vice President, he manages 29 employees in five key departments:  - Admissions  - Center for Career Services   - College Relations  - Communications  - Strategic Services  Prior to joining Central Penn earlier this year, Michael founded Bullmoose Works, a full-service consultancy that specialized in fostering positive intentional culture, building capacity, and creating impactful change for organizations. He has more than two decades' experience in business consulting, fundraising, community engagement and education.  Michael holds a master's degree in human resources and employment relations and a bachelor's degree in secondary education, English and communications, both from Pennsylvania State University.  Today's episode will focus on the different initiatives Micahel has launched at Central Penn College and what the focus is for 2021. It's my pleasure to welcome Michael to this episode of The Bridge.

Episode 2 of The Bridge features the second half of our conversation with State Rep. Greg Rothman. Rothman represents the 87th house district, which includes the Cumberland County communities of Camp Hill, East Pennsboro, Hampden and portions of Silver Spring Townships. A Marine veteran, he serves on a variety of committees including appropriations, insurance, liquor control, transportation, and urban affairs. He also is the deputy whip for the Republican House caucus. More information can be found at www.CentralPenn.edu/podcast.

The inaugural episode of The Bridge features State Rep. Greg Rothman represents the 87th house district, which includes the Cumberland County communities of Camp Hill, East Pennsboro, Hampden and portions of Silver Spring Townships. A Marine veteran, he serves on a variety of committees including appropriations, insurance, liquor control, transportation, and urban affairs. He also is the deputy whip for the Republican House caucus. More information can be found at www.CentralPenn.edu/podcast.

This fall Central Penn College is launching a new podcast called "The Bridge," hosted by Dr. Linda Fedrizzi-WIlliams, president of Central Penn College. We know what you're thinking... How interesting or edgy could a college podcast be? Well, how many college presidents in America used to be morning drive time radio personalities? As far as we know... only one. "The Bridge Podcast: Stories of Courage, Resilience and Innovation with Dr. Linda Fedrizzi-Williams, president of Central Penn College" will premiere on Wednesday, November 18, as a weekly, 30-minute conversation-style podcast. We suggest subscribing now! You don't want to miss out when the first episode drops.