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(The Center Square) – According to a professor who has studied public corruption, it might be a good thing that prosecutors are seeking $3.14 million in forfeiture proceeds from convicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Connie Mixon, professor of political science and director of the Urban Studies Program at Elmhurst University, said convictions and prison sentences have not kept many of the state's elected officials from committing crimes up to this point. “We keep having these guilty corruption cases over and over and over again, but corruption persists,” Mixon told The Center Square.

Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 539, an interview with the author of From Panic to Profit: Uncover Value, Boost Revenue, and Grow Your Business with the 80/20 Principle, Bill Canady.   In this episode, Bill shares insights from his military background and how it shaped his leadership approach. Bill explains his Profitable Growth Operating System (PG OS) framework, including the five key components that drive business success. He also offers practical advice on pricing strategy, the need for a focused team, and the importance of data-driven decision-making. Bill also shared insights on balancing personal and professional life and the critical role of mentorship in leadership success.   Bill Canady is the CEO of both OTC Industrial Technologies and Arrowhead Engineered Products (AEP). With over 30 years of experience, he specializes in driving organizational growth, cutting costs, and boosting profitability. At OTC, he led a 43% increase in revenue and an 80% rise in earnings, with annual sales now exceeding $1 billion. At AEP, he oversees more than 3,600 employees and $1.5 billion in sales. A U.S. Navy veteran, Bill holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BS in Business Administration from Elmhurst University. His Profitable Growth Operating System (PGOS) has helped countless organizations overcome challenges and seize new growth opportunities.   Get Bill's book here: https://rb.gy/f8pkbf From Panic to Profit: Uncover Value, Boost Revenue, and Grow Your Business with the 80/20 Principle   Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used in Well-Managed Strategy Studies free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/OverallApproach   McKinsey & BCG winning resume free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/resumepdf   Enjoying this episode? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo  

“People may live in a place that's very different from us, but they have the same hopes, dreams, fears, and struggles with everyday life that we all do at some level. All the parents want education for their kids. Everyone wants a home, wants good food to eat, loves a good laugh and a good joke, loves to play and be silly together. If you find that out as a young person, you are less likely to quickly judge in a negative way someone who is different from you.”Nationally recognized as a leader in the field of youth choral conductors, Emily Ellsworth enjoys an active schedule as guest conductor and clinician both nationally and abroad. She has conducted all-state choirs and festivals in over 30 states, honor choirs for the Northwest, North Central, Southwest and Western regions of the American Choral Directors Association, and the 2019 national children's honor choir for ACDA's 60th anniversary conference. International appearances include festival choirs in Ireland, England, Hong Kong, Grand Cayman Island, Greece, and presentations for the national association of choral directors in Brazil.Collegiate work most recently includes teaching Conducting III at Elmhurst University, conducting the Elmhurst University Concert Choir, joining the Luther College choral faculty as Visiting Assistant Professor of Music, and conducting the University Singers at Northwestern University. She served as Artistic Director of Anima (Ah-nee-mah)–Glen Ellyn Children's Chorus from 1996–2018. She conducted Anima on several national conferences for both ACDA and Chorus America, led concert tours to six continents, and produced nine CD recordings. Ms. Ellsworth has served as music panelist for the National Endowment for the Arts, and spent 20 years as a professional singer and voice teacher in various college and university settings.Her home base of Chicago has featured Ms. Ellsworth's preparation of dozens of youth and women's ensembles for major musical organizations, including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Berlin Philharmonic, and Ravinia Festival, and many more.Ms. Ellsworth holds vocal performance degrees from Macalester College under Dr. Dale Warland and the University of Southern California, as well as the Artist Teacher Certificate from the Choral Music Experience Choral Teacher Training Institute. Her primary choral mentors are Drs. Dale Warland and Doreen Rao. More information can be found at emilyellsworth.net.To get in touch with Emily, you can find her on Facebook (@emily.ellsworth.50) or visit her website.Email choirfampodcast@gmail.com to contact our hosts.Podcast music from Podcast.coPhoto in episode artwork by Trace Hudson

El Camino de Santiago is a historic pilgrimage route, a long-distance hiking trek and one of Spain's most iconic tourist attractions all at the same time. In this episode, Beatriz Gomez Acuña, a professor at Elmhurst University and a veteran of the camino, discusses the history behind these routes to Santiago de Compostela as well as the challenges and rewards of walking the camino in the modern era of mass tourism.

Guest: Bill Canady     Guest Bio:  Bill Canady has over 30 years of experience as a global business executive in a variety of industries and markets focused on industrial and consumer products and services. As a leader, he concentrates on aligning with key stakeholders to set a clear and compelling vision that will rally an organization to drive growth, control cost, and increase profitability. One of the keys to his success is he develops strong leaders and management teams and establishes deep relationships. His experience encompasses global public, private, and sponsor owned companies.  Bill is the CEO of both OTC Industrial Technologies and Arrowhead Engineered Products (AEP). OTC is an industrial distribution company located in Columbus, OH, that has $1 billion in sales with 1,900+employees and over 60 sales/distribution offices in 40 states.  During his tenure, OTC has grown revenues by more than 43% and earnings over 78%. AEP is a leading supplier of non-discretionary, mission-critical, aftermarket replacement parts for a wide variety of motorized vehicles and equipment headquartered in Blaine, MN, and has $1.5 billion in sales with 3600+ employees and sell in over 50 countries. During his career, Bill has been responsible for leading several organizations through their most important challenges and opportunities, often in complicated regulatory, investor, and media environments. He discovered a passion and knack for the art and science of business. Taking the tools and techniques that he developed for growing multibillion dollar companies, he created the Profitable Growth Operating System (PGOS) and set out to help owners and operators around the world profitably grow their companies.  PGOS is a time-tested set of simple tools and process that fosters a common culture creating value for all stakeholders: customers, employees, suppliers, and shareholders. PGOS shows how to increase the productivity of assets, increase profits, and make better decisions at every level of a business.  Bill graduated summa cum laude from Elmhurst University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and received his MBA from the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business. He is a veteran of the United States Navy.   Guest Links:  https://https//billcanady.com    Key Points:   Importance of Taking Risks:   Bill stresses the importance of stepping out of one's comfort zone. He believes that growth requires taking calculated risks and putting yourself out there.    Developing Strong Leaders:  As a CEO, Bill believes that leaders should set clear goals and let their teams figure out how to achieve them. His approach focuses on empowering leaders to take ownership of their responsibilities, rather than micromanaging them. This builds confidence and leadership skills in team members.  A critical aspect of Bill's leadership style is the balance between providing direction (goal-setting) and giving teams autonomy to develop strategies. He compares leadership to being a parent—guiding without doing the work for the team, allowing them to take charge and develop their skills.    Profitable Growth Operating System (PGOS):  Bill's PGOS focuses on 5 key areas to drive profitable growth: Strategy (how to grow), Segmentation (80/20 analysis to focus on the most profitable opportunities), Talent (recruiting, retaining, and developing the right people), M&A (acquisitions to accelerate growth), and Lean (efficiency). His system is about using the right tools at the right time to grow a business profitably.  A frequent mistake for business owners is failing to pivot when their company outgrows the early startup phase. Initially, they may take any job or customer, but as the business grows, they must focus on more strategic growth opportunities to ensure profitability. Recognizing when to transition and evolve the business model is crucial.    Continued Business Growth:  Business owners may take on more responsibilities that fall outside their expertise and eventually become overwhelmed.  Business owners must recognize that they can't do everything themselves. They need to let go of tasks they're not good at and focus on their core competencies. Say no to tasks that aren't profitable or aligned with their core strengths. This allows for a more focused and scalable business model.  As the business grows, it reaches a point where the owner must hire people, delegate control, and trust others with responsibilities. This is often a difficult transition, especially for entrepreneurs who are used to doing everything themselves.    Focus on Core Competencies:  Just as in business development, it's important to focus on what the business does best. Trying to serve everyone or do everything can dilute efforts. Defining an "ideal prospect" is a crucial first step.    Case Study:   One business owner, John, focused on doing great work with a small team and maintained steady growth. The other owner, while successful, failed to replicate his success at a larger scale. The second owner didn't focus on his core strengths or delegate effectively, which limited his ability to scale beyond his initial success.  The successful business owner grew his business by focusing on what he did best—closing deals in a niche market. He scaled by hiring people to handle the rest, allowing him to focus on what he was most skilled at.  One business grew substantially by replicating its success, while the other remained stagnant because the owner couldn't figure out how to scale or replicate himself.  The key to scaling a business is taking calculated risks—trusting others, delegating, and focusing on what the business does best. Until an entrepreneur is willing to take that risk, they may remain stuck in a cycle of limited growth.        About Salesology®: Conversations with Sales Leaders Download your free gift, The Salesology® Vault. The vault is packed full of free gifts from sales leaders, sales experts, marketing gurus and revenue generation experts.  Download your free gift, 81 Tools to Grow Your Sales & Your Business Faster, More Easily & More Profitably. Save hours of work tracking down the right prospecting and sales resources and/or digital tools that every business owner and salesperson needs. If you are a business owner or sales manager with an underperforming sales team, let's talk. Click here to schedule a time. Please, subscribe to Salesology®: Conversations with Sales Leaders so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated! To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to https://podcast.gosalesology.com/ and connect on LinkedIn and follow us on Facebook and Twitter and check out our website at  http://www.gosalesology.   KEY WORDS:  Sales, sales management, selling, prospecting, cold calling, business development, Sales Leadership 

Partners in PROMISE is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to protect the rights of military children in special education and disability communities to ensure they receive equal access to education.  Listen as Dr. Jenna Kremkow and Carla Wyrsch discuss how the PROMISE advocates for military children with special and exceptional needs.   This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Tinker Spouses Club. To learn more, visit https://www.tinkerspouses.org/.   Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.   Show Notes:     Resources:   Partners in PROMISE https://thepromiseact.org/   Partners in PROMISE Special Education & EFMP Binder  https://thepromiseact.org/binder/   Educator Report https://thepromiseact.org/educators-report-partners-in-promise-2022-research-findings/   Bio: Jenna Kremkow is an associate professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Elmhurst University. She completed her MS and PhD at The Pennsylvania State University with an emphasis in autism, augmentative and alternative communication, child language disorders, and stakeholder training and perspectives. Clinically, Jenna has worked as a speech-language pathologist in elementary schools, outpatient clinics, and early intervention settings. Jenna teaches courses in augmentative and alternative communication, autism, language disorders in children, and research methods. One of her research areas focuses on the experiences of military families with children with autism and the use of technology to improve communication outcomes and quality of life for children with autism and their families. Her goal is to use research to support data-driven recommendations and policy changes to improve special education services for military families.     Carla Wyrsch is the spouse of a retired United States Marine and mother of two. She has devoted her career to educating and advocating for children with disABILITIES. Her experience spans a variety of settings, including residential treatment facilities, military bases, public schools, and the Lerner School for Autism at the Cleveland Clinic. Currently, she is a School Operations Director with MIYO Health. In addition to her work with MIYO Health, Carla enjoys volunteering with Best Buddies of Greater Memphis, the Organization for Autism Research, and Partners in PROMISE as a content creator and advisory board member.    

Kamala Harris will give her speech at the DNC this Thursday. What are voters looking to hear from her? So far we're receiving a lot of words of inspiration versus plans and goals for her presidency. Reset speaks with Connie Mixon, Professor of Political Science and Director of the Urban Studies Program at Elmhurst University to discuss, and also reflect on the DNC thus far. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

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Britt serves as the Chief Executive Officer for Geno.Me. Britt's role focuses on advancing the mission, work and overall vision of the company. She is a Milwaukee native and holds a bachelor's in Psychology from UW-Milwaukee and dual masters' degrees in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Business Administration from Elmhurst University. Britt has cultivated a professional background in the healthcare, services, and communications sectors for the last 15 years. She is passionate about championing the innovative ways that Geno.Me is revolutionizing the future of healthcare. In her spare time, she enjoys running, getting together with friends, hitting the dog park with her dog, Brock, or grabbing a bite at local restaurants. Social Media Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/g_e_n_o.m_e/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/geno-me Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourgeenome Twitter: https://twitter.com/yourgeno_me Direct Website: https://yourgeno.me/

Rachel Rettger played four years of collegiate tennis at Elmhurst University before turning to pickleball and her professional career.  She is a mixed doubles Nationals Gold Medal winner and plays for the Bay Area Breakers in the MLP Challenger league. While climbing the ranks in her sport she also works as a Sales and Marketing Associate at JOOLA and has an MBA in Finance. In this episode Jamie and Rachel talk about how she successfully juggles her professional pickleball career with her Marketing job, how to be a good doubles partner, and how CrossFit helps her gain a competitive edge. Be sure to tell Jamie and Rachel what you think about this episode by leaving a review and rating. It helps us get the message out there! Find out more https://linktr.ee/bigideabigmoves Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/bigidea_bigmoves Facebook www.facebook.com/bigideabigmoves For amazing Lifestyle Clothing and pickleball apparel epitomesportswear.com For Human Resources and Talent help contact www.epitomeHR.com Take their free assessment Talk to us about partnerships https://beacon.by/epitome-hr-inc/bibm-sponsoship-packages Sleep is the key to building muscle, improving athletic performance, and increasing productivity. But winding down and getting great sleep can be tough. Thirdzy's PM Recovery Collagen can help. This all-natural drink powder, packed with nutrients and amino acids, supports great quality sleep and muscle recovery. With no melatonin or sedatives – you won't get hooked or feel groggy in the morning. Go to thirdzy.com and use code BIBM20 to save 20% Follow Rachel on Instagram @ray_rett The Bay Area Breakers @breakers_mlp

Bill Canady has over 30 years of experience as a global business executive in a variety of industries and markets focused on industrial and consumer products and services. As a leader, he concentrates on aligning with key stakeholders to set a clear and compelling vision that will rally an organization to drive growth, control costs, and increase profitability. One of the keys to his success is he develops strong leaders and management teams and establishes deep relationships. His experience encompasses global public, private, and sponsor-owned companies. Bill is the CEO of both OTC Industrial Technologies and Arrowhead Engineered Products (AEP). OTC is an industrial distribution company located in Columbus, OH, that has $1 billion in sales with 1,900+ employees and over 60 sales/distribution offices in 40 states. During his tenure, OTC has grown revenues by more than 43% and earnings over 78%. AEP is a leading supplier of non-discretionary, mission-critical, aftermarket replacement parts for a wide variety of motorized vehicles and equipment headquartered in Blaine, MN, and has $1.5 billion in sales with 3600+ employees and sells in over 50 countries. During his career, Bill has been responsible for leading several organizations through their most important challenges and opportunities, often in complicated regulatory, investor, and media environments. He discovered a passion and knack for the art and science of business. Taking the tools and techniques that he developed growing multibillion-dollar companies, he created the Profitable Growth Operating System (PGOS) and set out to help owners and operators around the world profitably grow their companies. PGOS is a time-tested set of simple tools and processes that fosters a common culture creating value for all stakeholders: customers, employees, suppliers, and shareholders. PGOS shows how to increase the productivity of assets, increase profits, and make better decisions at every level of a business. Bill graduated summa cum laude from Elmhurst University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and received his MBA from the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business. He is a veteran of the United States Navy Book:  https://amzn.to/44ca12N Social Links www.linkedin.com/in/bill-canady www.facebook.com/Billcanady2 www.instagram.com/billcanady2

WE APPRECIATE EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU! If you wouldn't mind please go leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!! Welcome back to Episode 311 of On the Spot Sports and in today's episode we have a very special guest, current professional football player, Nick Eilers! Nick and I talk about the grind to pro football through high school to college and then finally getting an opportunity in pro. We also talk about attending 3 different colleges including Elmhurst University, working for your opportunity, overcoming adversity, trusting and believing in yourself through everything, lessons learned through first year in pro and so much more! We hope you guys enjoy this episode!! Thank you Nick for coming on the show! I had a blast!! Follow us on Instagram @on_the_spot_sports and take a listen on YouTube, Spotify and Apple/Google Podcasts @ On The Spot Sports Get $25 off our guy Jamie Phillips Nutrition book for Hockey Players with the discount code "ONTHESPOT" on victoremnutrition.com Living Sisu link: ⁠https://livingsisu.com/app/devenirmem.... BECOME A MEMBER TODAY

Doug Stone talks to jazz musicians about life, music, recent and upcoming performances, equipment and current events on this Tenor Talk Podcast recording. A different jazz musician is featured in each episode.  This episode features Dan Nicholson and was recorded March 27, 2020. Born in North Carolina, Dan Nicholson has spent the last 20 years as an active saxophonist and educator in Chicago, Illinois. After studying with Jack Wilkins at USF and Bunky Green at UNF, Dan would began work with such greats as Joe Williams, Mel Torme, Arturo Sandoval, and John Pizarelli with the Disney Grammy All American College Jazz Band. Dan moved to Chicago in 1998 and has remained an in demand sideman while teaching at Elmhurst University in Illinois.Learn more about Dan here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLK2X7qayF4rz95pd_BN2uQ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7kMuikSH6hb4DCdI4KDTasHJftaAPcrU Let's connect: Website: https://www.dougstonejazz.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougstonejazzsaxophone/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089874145057 If you want to learn more about jazz improvisation and be part of the Doug Stone Jazz community get on our email list! https://www.dougstonejazz.com/about Head over to the Doug Stone Jazz Shop for some fun jazz merch: https://www.dougstonejazz.com/product-page/just-play-the-changes-long-sleeved-shirt #dougstonejazz #jazz #podcast #musicianlife #musicians #tenorsaxophone #jazzmusicians #jazzinterview #musicianlife

Chris O'Hara is an internationally renowned trumpet soloist, a chamber musician, and educator.  His playing is described as “virtuosic and impressive in every way” (Chicago Music Examiner), and “a treat beyond measure” (Arlington Advocate), and the International Trumpet Guild Journal hails him as a “true master of [the] instrument.” Already in his young career, Chris has performed over 3,000 featured artist events covering 48 states and 12 countries across North America, Europe, Great Britain, and Asia.  His performance schedule has taken him to notable venues such as the Italian Brass Week, Ravinia Music Festival, the Tanglewood Music Festival, the Norfolk Music Festival, the Festival de Camara de Musica in Aquacalientes Mexico, the Nagoya Conservatory of Music, the Newport Music Festival and Millennium Hall in Japan. Chris currently serves as Adjunct Professor of Trumpet at Elmhurst University and Concordia University. Chris is a clinician for Conn-Selmer Company and Denis Wick and has presented countless master classes and clinics at public schools and the world's finest colleges and universities.  He can be heard on recordings on the Paraclete and AAR labels.  His latest  releases, johann sebastian BACH with organist Mark Engelhardt, On Tour, Vol. 1 with the Alliance Brass, and the award-winning Now, O Now with the Illumine Trio can be found on the Rowjack label.  His performances have also been broadcast on NPR, NBC, WGN, the Hallmark Channel, and more. Chris serves as Adjunct Professor of Trumpet at Elmhurst University.    You can find Chris on his Instagram and TikTok, as well as his music on Art of Sound Music.

Join Dr. Ben Butina in this enlightening episode of Department 12 as he engages in a compelling conversation with Dr. Rachel Baghelai. Dr. Baghelai recounts her unconventional journey into the world of Industrial-Organizational (IO) psychology, transitioning from banking to pursuing a graduate program at Elmhurst University. Delving into her evolution within the field, Dr. Bagley shares her shift from employee engagement surveys to becoming a passionate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) consultant. The episode's centerpiece is Dr. Bagley's groundbreaking project at The Kaleidoscope Group, where she discusses the innovative methodology behind validating a DEI survey for the modern workplace. Through key driver analysis, correlations, regression, and factor analysis, she demonstrates how this approach prioritizes inclusivity, diverse demographics, and insightful data analysis. Tune in for a captivating exploration of bridging research and practice in IO psychology and DEI initiatives. Be sure to visit the episode page for a complete transcript and don't forget to subscribe to my free weekly newsletter on Substack.

Dr. Constance Mixon,  Professor of Political Science and Director of the Urban Studies Program at Elmhurst University, joins Karen to talk about today being the 103rd anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote, and to discuss voting trends for female voters.  Later on, Dr. Mixon discusses former Mayor Lori […]

Mayor Brandon Johnson has been inaugurated. Listen to his address in full in today's other episode. For some analysis, we talked to Northwestern University professor Jaime Dominguez, WBEZ city politics reporter Mariah Woelfel, WBEZ data projects editor Alden Loury, and Connie Mixon, a professor of political science at Elmhurst University.

The results are in and Chicago voters have chosen Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson as the next mayor of the city. Reset dives into the results with a panel of experts including Jaime Dominguez, professor Northwestern University; Connie Mixon, professor of political science and director of the urban studies program at Elmhurst University; and political strategist Delmarie Cobb.

Welcome to an all-new bonus episode of Films for the Void! In this episode, Landon interviews Lizzie Baumgartner - a Chicago-based podcast host, editor, and manager, whose work in the industry has spanned the past five years. Her former work includes WRSE 88.7FM at Elmhurst University and WBBM News Radio, and she currently acts as Managing Editor of Podcasts for Audacy, Inc. However, more than likely, you'll know her as the co-host and producer for Emo Social Club, who alongside co-host Brian Rowe, discuss news and host interviews surrounding the emo subculture. You can find them wherever you stream podcasts and be sure to check out their Twitch channel @emosocialclub.Landon chats with Lizzie about growing up in Chicago, the Chicago music scene, clinging to her iPod, finding a sect of music to call her own, and some of her favorite songs from the emo genre - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void!TIME STAMPS00:00:00 Interview w/ Lizzie Baumgartner00:32:01 Emo Song Draft01:00:22 Movie Discussion

Chicago voters were focused on crime and public safety when deciding on who should be the next mayor of Chicago. Reset hears from WBEZ criminal justice reporter Patrick Smith, Elmhurst University professor Connie Mixon and Democratic political strategist Delmarie Cobb about the role this issue played in the election.

Ready to discover the surprising truth about your leadership effectiveness? One hidden factor can sabotage your success. Without it, you're just another one-hit wonder. But with it, you can unlock your full potential and elevate your team's performance.I host CEO Bill Canady of OTC Industrial Technologies who shares the invisible factor that determines your leadership effectiveness.Established in 1963, OTC Industrial Technologies is one of the largest industrial distributors and service providers in the United States. Bill directs an organization with over thirty operating companies, $1 billion in annual sales, 2000+ employees, and over seventy sites. During his tenure, OTC has grown revenues by more than 43% and earnings over 78%.Bill has over thirty years of experience as a global business executive and led numerous organizations through their most critical challenges and opportunities. He developed a set of tools and techniques to grow multi-billion-dollar companies and created the Profitable Growth Operating System® (PGOS) to help owners and operators around the world profitably grow their companies. He graduated summa cum laude from Elmhurst University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and received his MBA from the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business. He's also a proud veteran of the United States Navy.His book, Profitable Growth on Demand - Take Command of Your Business comes out in 2023.LinkedIn Profile http://linkedin.com/in/bill-canadyCompany Link: https://otcindustrial.com/What You'll Discover in this Episode:The incredible OTC turnaround story.How companies can thrive in high inflationary environments.How to identify the big problem that holds your team back.What increases your leadership vision.How to use the 80/20 rule to boost your team results.The step he took to develop 15 leaders into CEOs.The saying he leads by. -----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Need a bit of inspiration? What better way than to hear from the man who one of the all-time greatest sports movies was made about? Daniel 'Rudy' Ruettiger joins Nick Shepkowski in this episode of Fighting Irish Wired and gives you a bit of inspiration and motivation before sharing some of his stories from his time at Notre Dame. The conversation starts with Rudy discussing the movie but also the mentality it took to get him to accomplish his dream, a mentality anyone can apply to their lives. Hear 'Rudy' discuss: Creating a positive mindset and self-love Developing relationships, specifically with everyday people Living with no regrets The unpleasant but very first thing you need to do each and every morning Then hear Nick ask Rudy about some stories from his time at Notre Dame as well as his thoughts on a few Notre Dame/football related items including: His legendary high school football coach, Joliet Catholic's Gordie Gillespie What made Tom Brady so great for so long The actual events that led to Rudy dressing (no, it wasn't Joe Montana being hurt) The greatness that was Ross Browner How Ara Parseghian used to take pressure off the team each game-week How Rudy introduced himself to Ara in real-life (better than the movie portrays) Rudy reacts to the comments Joe Montana made about 'Rudy' in recent years Brian Kelly's exit from Notre Dame And finally, hear Rudy discuss a made-up part of the movie that would have been handled differently in real-life than it was in the movie...had it been true, at least! If you'd like to see Rudy in-person on February 23 at Elmhurst University, be sure to visit the Elmhurst University webpage. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/irishwired/support

Kyle Wuest is a former basketball student-athlete at Elmhurst University. I had the pleasure of coaching him 1-on-1 as a participant in my Thrive After Sports program! Visit https://www.tajdashaun.com/ for access to FREE coaching, and free resources for current and former athletes. Check out the full video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/G8Noq92MSwc Thanks for tuning in! Order my new book here! http://www.thriveaftersportsbook.com/ Connect with me at https://www.tajdashaun.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tajdashaun/ Instagram: @tajdashaun #NCAA #life #career #entrepreneurship #transformation #passion #mindfulness #purpose #sports #football #basketball #business #coaching #transition #lifeaftersports #thriveaftersports #student #athlete #mentalhealth #adapt #identity #formerathlete

WE APPRECIATE EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU! If you wouldn't mind please go leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks! Welcome back to Episode 250 of On the Spot Sports and in today's episode we have a very special guest, current Elmhurst University Cross Country & Track coach, Jordan Bartolazzi! Barto and I talk about the 2022 Cross Country season, being Conference Champions last year in 2021, creating a dynamic within the team, his coaching philosophies, what fuels successful runners at the college level, creating a great culture to be a part of and so much more. We hope you guys enjoy this episode!! Thank you Barto for coming on the show! I had a blast! Follow us on Instagram @on_the_spot_sports and take a listen on YouTube, Spotify and Apple/Google Podcasts @ On The Spot Sports Get $25 off our guy Jamie Phillips Nutrition book for Hockey Players with the discount code "ONTHESPOT" on victoremnutrition.com Living Sisu link: https://livingsisu.com/app/devenirmem​... BECOME A MEMBER TODAY --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/on-the-spot-sports/support

Whether they are truth, myth, or a mix of both, urban legends are passed down over generations. Today we share a few of our favorite local Chicago tales,  exploring the stories and spirits behind them.We cover Resurrection Mary, The Devil Baby at the Hull House, Munger Road, and our very own Mill Theatre of Elmhurst University. So, get ready for ghosts! (We know someone who knows someone who saw one... At least we think.) Stephanie's sources:https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-hauntings-jane-addams-hull-house/https://ghostwalks.com/articles/hull-house-devil-baby-chicagohttps://www.hullhousemuseum.org/hullhouse-blog/2022/9/14/findingfolklorehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hull_Househttp://www.hauntdetective.com/hauntings-legends-folklore/suburban-chicago/west-suburban/63-mill-theaterSara's sources:https://www.illinoishauntedhouses.com/real-haunt/munger-road.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munger_Roadhttps://www.shawlocal.com/2010/07/29/exploring-the-lore-of-munger-road/aqdk2rw/https://fox-valley-folklore-society.square.site/ Come join the party on Instagram @mdmthepodEmail us at mdmthepod@gmail.comShop our merch at https://www.mdmthestore.com/ 

On October 13, the January 6th House Committee made it crystal clear that Donald Trump knew he had lost the 2020 election to Joe Biden, but still deliberately pushed the lie that he had really won because the election was rigged.And so, he spawned the riotous insurrection that resulted in the U.S. Capitol being ransacked, several deaths, and delays in the eventual certification of the election results that made Biden's election official.It was all an attempt by Trump to grab power that he had lost by using supporters whom he had duped to force his way back into the presidency. It was no different than the vicious tactics such dictators as Putin employ to maintain ironclad control over their countries.While that hearing was underway, political philosopher and author Douglas Giles, on the Lean to the Left podcast, discussed in some detail the driving force behind the Republican Party and its right-wing supporters today: the concentration of power in the hands of the few.In fact, Giles acknowledged that perhaps the biggest lie of all is the contention by Republicans that they are the party of individual liberty and small government. Because, he argued, their ultimate goal is to expand governmental control over our daily lives. He used the GOP's effort to restrict abortion as an example of such governmental overreach."It's about power, and if you look at what the right wing is trying to do, it is trying to say that all of the power over the decision as to whether or not to have an abortion or to have a child rests in the power of the state, whereas the pro-choice position says no, the power should be broadly circulated to every single woman who is actually facing the question."Trump, he said, "is just coming from the social political dualism that is inherent in conservatism, that there should be a small set of people that are the 'haves', and everyone else is a 'have-not', and that's the good and proper way to run a society."Giles agreed that Trump is "very similar in a lot of respects" to Putin because of his determination to gain and expand his power. "Totalitarian governments are all about, by definition, concentrating power within the hands of a very small (group) or even just one person, and I would say that Trump and Putin are identical in that desire," he said.Giles, is the author of the new book, “What Left and Right Mean: Clarifying the Political Spectrum.” As a philosophy professor at Elmhurst University, he researches and writes on political philosophy and social justice issues. Giles was born and raised in the U.S., but has lived in Europe for the past 10 years, which he says has provided important insights into the natures of political ideologies and the causes of injustice. You can find his book here: https://amzn.to/3yFOTUgTake a listen to the podcast:Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

On October 13, the January 6th House Committee made it crystal clear that Donald Trump knew he had lost the 2020 election to Joe Biden, but still deliberately pushed the lie that he had really won because the election was rigged.And so, he spawned the riotous insurrection that resulted in the U.S. Capitol being ransacked, several deaths, and delays in the eventual certification of the election results that made Biden's election official.It was all an attempt by Trump to grab power that he had lost by using supporters whom he had duped to force his way back into the presidency. It was no different than the vicious tactics such dictators as Putin employ to maintain ironclad control over their countries.While that hearing was underway, political philosopher and author Douglas Giles, on the Lean to the Left podcast, discussed in some detail the driving force behind the Republican Party and its right-wing supporters today: the concentration of power in the hands of the few.In fact, Giles acknowledged that perhaps the biggest lie of all is the contention by Republicans that they are the party of individual liberty and small government. Because, he argued, their ultimate goal is to expand governmental control over our daily lives. He used the GOP's effort to restrict abortion as an example of such governmental overreach."It's about power, and if you look at what the right wing is trying to do, it is trying to say that all of the power over the decision as to whether or not to have an abortion or to have a child rests in the power of the state, whereas the pro-choice position says no, the power should be broadly circulated to every single woman who is actually facing the question."Trump, he said, "is just coming from the social political dualism that is inherent in conservatism, that there should be a small set of people that are the 'haves', and everyone else is a 'have-not', and that's the good and proper way to run a society."Giles agreed that Trump is "very similar in a lot of respects" to Putin because of his determination to gain and expand his power. "Totalitarian governments are all about, by definition, concentrating power within the hands of a very small (group) or even just one person, and I would say that Trump and Putin are identical in that desire," he said.Giles, is the author of the new book, “What Left and Right Mean: Clarifying the Political Spectrum.” As a philosophy professor at Elmhurst University, he researches and writes on political philosophy and social justice issues. Giles was born and raised in the U.S., but has lived in Europe for the past 10 years, which he says has provided important insights into the natures of political ideologies and the causes of injustice.Take a listen to the podcast:

Acclaimed chef and restaurateur Rick Bayless joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Chef Bayless shares the upcoming “Chicago Dish, A Chefs Roundtable” where he will be joined by fellow culinary stars, Chefs Stephanie Izard and Beverly Kim. Listen as Chef Bayless fills us in on the importance of using your platform as a […]

Acclaimed chef and restaurateur Rick Bayless joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Chef Bayless shares the upcoming “Chicago Dish, A Chefs Roundtable” where he will be joined by fellow culinary stars, Chefs Stephanie Izard and Beverly Kim. Listen as Chef Bayless fills us in on the importance of using your platform as a […]

John Howell is joined by Dr. Connie Mixon, Professor of Political Science & Director of the Urban Studies Program at Elmhurst University. Do political debates still matter in 2022? Dr. Mixon gives her thoughts on the efficacy of debates to gain voter support, the risk of debating, and how these events can turn into spectacles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Howell is joined by Dr. Connie Mixon, Professor of Political Science & Director of the Urban Studies Program at Elmhurst University. Do political debates still matter in 2022? Dr. Mixon gives her thoughts on the efficacy of debates to gain voter support, the risk of debating, and how these events can turn into spectacles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a statewide election just over two months away, candidates are in full-on campaign mode. Reset takes a look at campaign ads and political messaging with Connie Mixon, Professor of Political Science and Director of the Urban Studies Program at Elmhurst University, and Delmarie Cobb, a political strategist.

Today's guest is one of The Coaching Podcast's regular listeners, Tennis Coach Aaron Rusnak. He lives and breathes the three core qualities of what makes a great coach, someone who is passionate, a great listener and truly cares about their players beyond the wins and losses. Aaron takes us inside his sliding doors moment when he had to leave a club after 12 years and be true to his morals and values. By doing this, he stepped outside of the box, re-discovered himself and is determined to follow his goals and dreams thanks to the wonderful support he has from his family and the many players whose lives he continues to impact today. Please note, Emma Doyle together with Natalie Ashdown, are releasing their new book on the 1st of September. In the month of August, we will be pre-launching the book, 'WHAT MAKES A GREAT COACH?' and doing LIVE Podcasts every Thursday evening (8pm MST, USA & 12 noon Australian Eastern Standard time) on The Coaching Cafe Podcast. Here is the link to listen in: https://opendoorcoaching.com.au/coaching-qualifications-and-programs/coaching-cafe-free-coaching-webinars-with-icf-cces/ Take a deeper dive into Aaron's mindset at the following intersections of this episode; Challenging Coaching Moment – stretching your comfort zone 2:10 The importance of respect 7:45 Sliding Doors – Post a professional career, Aaron faces the identity crisis, "I am a tennis player" versus "I am a tennis coach" 8:54 Conduct a coaching session using questions only (we dare you?!) 12:41 Empower decision-making - Pull information versus push information on your player 14:01 What makes a great coach? 14:31 How do I become a better coach to be recognized on the tour? 16:00 What's your niche? 18:00 Coaches inspire growth - learning from other great coaches 19:10 Click on the link to listen to Darren Cahill's episode on The Coaching Podcast Old school thinking but new school creativity = be true to yourself 21:17 Lead by example, lead with passion and have empathy for your students and your peers 23:10 You can follow Aaron on Social Media via Instagram at inspire2betennis andLinkedIn @ Aaron Rusnak Teaching and Coaching for 26 years Was voted Top 25 male tennis professional coach by Tennis Channel and Tennis Magazine 2021 GPTCA ATP Tour certified Coach 2021 Director of Performance at Five Star Tennis Center Usta Pro Circuit Player 2002-2008 #220 on the Usta Pro circuit Ranking 2008, was Nationally Ranked in 2008 18 in Singles and 8 in Doubles in the Country USPTR Certified Professional USPTA Member Resistance Band Training Specialist Racquet Fit Specialist Former Head Women's and Men's Coach at Elmhurst University 2018 On the Coach of the Year ballot in 2018 for the CCIW on the Women's Side Made history in 2012-2013 season winning Conference on the Men's side at Elmhurst University which had not been done in 52 years Feature Speaker at the Illinois High School Tennis Symposium 2012 & 2015 In 26 years went on to develop players who went on to play at big Division 1 and Division 3 schools from Iowa, Notre Dame, Marquette, Colgate, Valparaiso, Detroit Mercy, Brandeis, Carthage, and many more to also training a player to get ATP Singles Points. Coached a player who went on to win the Wisconsin State Championships in 2021. Background in Regenerative Holistic Treatment. This episode was sponsored by LUCKY IN LOVE. Here is the link to shop for http://shopluckyinlove.com/discount/DOYLE20 Discount code is: DOYLE20 to get 20% off all of your golfing and tennis gear for women and kids: Follow - @Shoplukcyinlove on Instagram. Thank you to the #luckinlovefam

This week Sam welcomes Head Coach John Baines to the show to talk Xs and Os. Coach Baines is entering his 10th as the head coach at Elmhurst University and fresh off a run to the Division III National Championship game. In this episode they talk playing fast, rebounding strategies, practice drills, and much more.To Learn more about PGC Coaching Clinics and Read & React Workshops go to PGCClinics.com

Roman Bulkiewicz Roman Bulkiewicz is the Chief Information Officer with HumanN. He has been working in the IT industry for over 25 years and has extensive experience building, optimizing, and directing top-flight enterprise technology operations for domestic and international companies. Roman studied Psychology at the College of DuPage and Elmhurst University, and has experience working...

Coach Jim Whitesell,In this episode, you'll hear from Coach Jim Whitesell. Coach Whitesell is currently the Head Coach at the University at Buffalo. Coach Whitesell just completed year three as the leader of the Bulls. And, Buffalo has been one of the best mid-major basketball programs over the last decade. Before becoming the Head Coach at Buffalo, Jim was the Associate Head Coach for Coach Nate Oats at Buffalo. Coach Whitesell is on the verge of being a college head coach for 30 years. In the Chicagoland area, Coach Whitesell was the Head Coach at Elmhurst University, Lewis University, and Loyola University Chicago. He was the head coach for 24 years at these terrific D3, D2, and D1 institutions. However, as you soon hear, it was Coach Jim's eight years as an assistant coach after being a head coach that propelled him to his current success as the Head Coach of Buffalo. Coach Whitesell had the pleasure to assist Coach Oats, Coach Steve Lavin (St. John's), and the late Coach Rick Majerus (St. Louis). And, wait to hear the ultimate respect that Jim describes working for Coach Majerus. It is pretty special. Coach Whitesell does an amazing job of presenting some tangible tips for young coaches. Coach Whitesell is a positive energy coach and you are going to feed off his energy. In addition, Coach Jim is also a meticulous note-taker and learner. His thoughts on visual learning are really good. Finally, Coach Whitesell has such great love and empathy for his players at Buffalo. And, the ways that he shows them his love is excellent and relatable for all coaches. That being said, wait to hear Coach Jim's current mindset with his assistant coaches. Again, to me, a must-listen for all coaches, specifically head coaches. Follow Coach Jim Whitesell @jim_whitesellFollow Tell Me Your Story Coach @CoachKevinDroBeing Boss: Mindset, Habits, Tactics, and Lifestyle for EntrepreneursDiscover what it takes to start and grow your own business.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify TIME - Travel Industry Mentor ExperienceThis Podcast shares TIME experiences, inspiration and much more . The Travel Industry...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Jersey Mike's Jamaica Classic MTE Basketball Tournaments in Jamaica, St Pete's, and Soon for Women's Basketball Programs Moneyball Sportswear Moneyball, The Only Way To Ball! Great Sports Wear and Basketball Uniforms! Michigan Made! DEEP - The Life of Rob Murphy DEEP - The Life of Rob Murphy DEEP chronicles Murphy's remarkable journey. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Join host Jeff Klopfenstein and guest Larry Wigger as they dive into blockchain and implications for the modern supply chain.   Larry is a supply chain economist who has both practical experience and academic excellence.Larry Wigger serves University of Missouri Kansas City's Henry W. Bloch School of Management as Assistant Teaching Professor of Supply Chain and Operations Management. Larry holds a MA in Economics from UMKC, a MS in Supply Chain Management and a general MBA from Elmhurst University, with a BA in Business Administration from William Jewell College. Larry is in the dissertation stage of pursuit of his PhD in Economics, with Co-Discipline in Public Affairs and Administration at UMKC. His dissertation follows multiple active research streams, including blockchain use to substantially improve supply chain visibility, public policy options to counter unemployment due to automation, and modern monetary theory on limits to deficit spending.Larry brought over twenty years of varied management experience when joining Bloch at UMKC as full-time faculty. His expertise includes the full range of Supply Chain Management activities, Strategic Leadership, and Operations, Project, and Program Management. Additionally, Larry has held equity leadership positions in multiple start-ups across the Construction and Project Management industry. These activities have included consultancy and at-risk construction work for major global petroleum, retail, and hospitality clients, support services in the recent fracking boom, and three years of post-earthquake construction projects in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.Special thanks to the Nidec Motor Corporation for sponsoring this episode. Larry Wigger | LinkedIn

Join Rev. Emily E. Ewing (they) and Rev. Kay Rohloff (she) to explore new and nerdy connections to the scripture for the second Sunday of Easter, which falls on April 24th this year, including our deep dive into Revelation! The scripture we refer to for this episode can be found here.  To dive deeper into substance use and alcoholism, check out our episode from the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany with Rev. Ingrid Brown.  To learn more about Indigenous languages, check out the Can Our Ancestors Hear Us? episode of the All My Relations Podcast.  If you want to dive into the Passion of the Christ, check out Horror Nerds At Church's Holy Week episode.  The Rapture Exposed by Barbara Rossing and The Revelation of John, Vol. 1 by William Barclay are great books for more about Revelation.  Dr. Rossing's lecture at Elmhurst University is also a good listen for more.  We also mentioned The Cross and the Lynching Tree by James Cone. Check us out on Facebook & Twitter at @NerdsAtChurch to connect! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nerdsatchurch/message

Svetlana Popovic is a dynamic Educator, Leader, and Regional Education Coach currently working at Humanex Ventures supporting over 24 Chicagoland area districts from rural to urban. Her area of specialty is in culture and climate systems coaching, team/group facilitation, professional development design, and leadership coaching. Her work at Humanex encompasses areas of selection of talent, talent/team growth and development, and implementation of goals responsive to culture and climate data. She works with Superintendents, BOE, administrators, and teachers bringing about a whole systems approach to her work. Svetlana holds a BA from Elmhurst University, a double major in Psychology and Early Childhood Education, a MA in Reading, EdS in Administration, and DEI certification from Northwestern. Her career path started as a full-day Kindergarten Teacher and progressed to Reading Specialist, K-8 Instructional Coach, and Elementary Administrator. Her passion is to inspire and equip others to lead and effect change for all students. Svetlana can be reached at: Twitter: @SvetsThinkTank Twitter Email: SvetsThinkTank@gmail.com

Dr. Kathy Sexton-Radek, Professor at Elmhurst University and a consultant for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, joined Chicago’s Afternoon News with Lisa Dent to talk about why sleep experts are saying that daylight saving time should end. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

Hello Dear listeners, I am happy to announce a new podcast episode on the topic “Self-care skills for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)” with an occupational therapist and a university professor Dr. Aditi Mehra. Dr. Aditi Mehra graduated with a bachelor's in occupational therapy, from Western Michigan University in 1998 and has a Doctorate in Health Sciences from Midwestern University in Illinois. She has practiced as a pediatric OT for the past 20+ years in various settings: early Intervention, hand therapy, inpatient/outpatient rehabilitation and school-settings. During her Doctoral Studies, Dr. Mehra also pursued a certification in Applied Behavior Analysis to improve and enhance collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Once she delved deeper into this branch of Psychology, Dr. Mehra uncovered Fit Learning, an academic program based on the principles of Precision Teaching designed to build fluency and address all differences in learning (Executive Functioning, ADHD etc.). Dr. Mehra is currently the Director of Fit Learning Labs in Chicago, and London. She continues to practice OT in the school setting, hosts a YouTube channel and is also an adjunct professor at Elmhurst University. Her passion is rooted in using simple data collection process to make more progress and save time and can be found on her website: https://dradititheot.com/ We made our discussion practical and discussed different cases from our everyday practice. Thus, what we have discussed: what are self-care skills and what factors can influence the participation in these activities among people with ASD, the sensory issues and the importance of adapting to some sensory stimuli or modifying the environment to minimize the possibility of sensory overload, different examples from our practice about dressing, washing, toileting skills and difficulties parents can face raising a child with ASD, the transition from childhood to adulthood, etc. Participating in self-care activities is an important part of our life. The independence and confidence improve our quality of life and affect our self-esteem. The independent functioning in these activities can be limited among people with ASD due to a range of factors. Consequently, knowing these factors, we can analyze the situation and support people with ASD. I would be delighted if you could find some answers to your questions. Thank you for attention!

Matthew Mucha & Taylor Okey are the Co-Creators and Co-Hosts of Second Act Snacks! IG/FB/TikTok: @secondactsnacks We had an amazing conversation of how they started Second Act Snacks, how they deal with creative outlets, and what's coming next with their Second Act Snacks journey! Matthew Mucha is an actor and a graduate of Marymount Manhattan College's BFA Acting/Musical Theatre program. Favorite credits include Memphis (CFRT, Huey) and Bandstand (1st National Tour, André/Ensemble). He's the co-creator and co-host of the Broadway webseries, Second Act Snacks, and is also the Social Media and Digital Marketing Coordinator for the Broadway Podcast Network. Check him out at @matthewmucha on Instagram and matthewmucha.com Taylor Okey is a New York City based actor, singer, educator, and producer most recently seen on the first national tour of the Tony Award winning Broadway musical Bandstand. He holds a BM in Music Education from Elmhurst University and an MFA in Acting from the Boston Conservatory. As an actor, he's appeared on regional stages across the country in shows such as Carousel, The Bridges of Madison County, Altar Boyz, Big Fish, and Hair, among others. He's the co-creator and co-host of the web series Second Act Snacks, currently streaming its first season on IGTV and YouTube. Instagram: @TaylorOkey --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewrongadvicepod/support

The Rev. H. Scott Matheney Reading:  John 6:24-35 The Rev. Scott Matheney, chaplain at Elmhurst University was our guest preacher on August 1, 2021. Support the show (https://presbyws.org/donate/)

LTJG. D. Vincent Thomas Jr. Ph.D, M.T.S. has two B.A. degrees in Theology and Philosophy, a Masters Degree in Theological Studies, as well as a Ph.D in Public Policy &Administration. ENS D. Vincent Thomas Jr. is a Commissioned Officer who began his Coast Guard career as an enlisted Operations Specialist. Dr. Thomas' studies have focused on religious history, philosophy of religion, the relationship between religion and politics, military history, politics, public policy, as well as the effects climate change has on international relations, global economics, and global security. Dr. Thomas has also run for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2018. Seeking to serve the district as an American citizen concerned with the well-being of all Americans irrespective of party affiliation. Assigned to the CGC BOUTWELL, a 378' High Endurance Cutter in California, he stood duty in the Combat Information Center, qualified as an Electronic Warfare Specialist, and performed flight following operations as an Air Direction Controller tracking and communicating with helicopters deployed to BOUTWELL for counter-narcotic operations. While on active duty aboard BOUTWELL, he was part of a team that seized over 10 tons of cocaine in International Waters bound for the United States. After leaving Active Dr. Thomas joined the Selective Reserves (SELRES) as a Maritime Enforcement Specialist, and completed his Ph.D in Public Policy and Administration. Commissioned in 2019, he is a Philosophy and Political Science Professor at Elmhurst University and DePaul University teaching courses in Moral Philosophy, Western Political Philosophy, Ethics, Intro. to Western Philosophy, American Government, Comparative Politics, and International Relations. Dr. Thomas currently represents the U.S. Coast Guard Academy as the Recruiting, Outreach, and Diversity Admissions Officer, tasked with helping diversify the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and Officer Core of the U.S. Coast Guard.