On the 20th Anniversary of the Georgia CIO of the Year award, Booth 61 was honored to host the Founder of Intellinet, and The Georgia CIO Leadership Forum, now known as Inspire CIO, Mr. Frank Bell. I first met Frank in the mid-1990’s through the High Tech Prayer Ministries. Frank is a visionary leader in […] The post Frank Bell, Founder of Inspire CIO visits Booth 61 with Ricky Steele appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Nov 30, 20180
What an honor it was to have the 2018 Life Time Achievement Award winner, Mr. Bob DeRodes, visit Booth 61 with Ricky Steele at this year’s CIO of the Year event. I was fortunate to meet Bob 10 years ago and I have been learning from him ever since. Listen to this podcast and you […] The post Bob DeRodes: 2018 Life Time Achievement Award Winner appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Nov 10, 20180
Booth 61 with Ricky Steele had the honor of hosting Dave Barnes on November 15th shortly after Dave was awarded the Life Time Achievement Award you see in the photo. Dave is the former CIO of UPS after starting his career as a loader/packer. Dave is not only a great business success but he is one of Atlanta's most […] The post Dave Barnes given the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award by the Georgia CIO Leadership Association appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Dec 19, 20170
Always a pleasure to have my friend and the Managing Partner for IBM Security, Mr. Ben Hendrick join Booth 61 for an interview. I have known Ben for 10 years and he is one of the hardest working and well respected technology leaders in Atlanta. He has created a brand that helped Dell grow in […] The post Ben Hendrick, Global Executive - Managing Partner-IBM Security at the CIO of the Year Awards appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Dec 02, 20160
First interview at the 2016 Georgia CIO Leadership Association Annual CIO of the Year was with the Winner of the "Lifetime Achievement Award", Mr. Fran Dramis. This 14 minute interview is Pure Gold and well worth everyone's time to listen. Fran is an icon in our industry and community. It was a great honor to […] The post Georgia CIO Leadership Association's 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award: Mr. Fran Dramis appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Dec 02, 20160
What a Special Treat for me to have two wonderful friends, technology icons and the Co-Chairs of the TechBridge 2016 Digital Ball visit Booth 61 with Ricky Steele on Saturday night, May 7th. I have known Bryson Koehler and Janet Sherlock for many years and I promise you, they don’t make folks better than these […] The post Co-Chairs of TechBridge’s 2016 Digital Ball, Bryson Koehler CIO of The Weather Channel and Janet Sherlock CIO of Carter’s visit Booth 61 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
May 25, 20160
It is always a pleasure to spend time with old friends Lisa McVey and Patti Dismukes as well as meet a new friend, Denise Adamson. All three of these dynamic executives from BioIQ were gracious to stop by Booth 61 with Ricky Steele at the TechBridge 2016 Digital Ball. Lisa is a past Chairwoman of […] The post Lisa McVey, Patti Dismukes and Denise Adamson of BioIQ visit Booth 61 at 2016 Digital Ball appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
May 23, 20160
Perennial guest and dear friend, Walt Carter was gracious to stop by Booth 61 with Ricky Steele on May 7th at the TechBridge 2016 Digital Ball. Walt has a huge heart to match his huge personality. Walt was an early employee of TechBridge, a long time Table Host and a tremendous supporter from the […] The post Walt Carter, CIO of Primary Capital Mortgage visits Booth 61 at TechBridge’s 2016 Digital Ball appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
May 22, 20160
It is always a treat when one of my favorite people visits Booth 61. Jay Ferro is an icon in the Atlanta Technology Community. Not only does Jay run a steady ship as the CIO of the American Cancer Society but no one and I mean literally no one does more community service than […] The post Jay Ferro, American Cancer Society CIO Visits Booth 61 at the 2016 TechBridge Digital Ball appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
May 22, 20160
It was my pleasure to both meet and to have the privilege of interviewing Scott Schindler at the TechBridge 2016 Digital Ball. Scott shared some of the exciting new things happening at Dell. He also shared the importance Dell as a company places on supporting the not for profit community not just in Round Rock […] The post Scott Schindler, Managing Director Sales at Dell Services, Visits Booth 61 at the 2016 TechBridge Digital Ball appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
May 19, 20160
It was great having my friend, Ben Hendrick join me in Booth 61 at the TechBridge 2016 Digital Ball. Ben is an icon in the Atlanta Technology Community. Ben is not only a powerful executive at IBM Security but Ben is a great giver of himself and of his companies resources to many Atlanta not […] The post Ben Hendrick, Managing Partner & Global Competency Leader Infrastructure & Endpoint Security for IBM appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
May 19, 20160
My first guest in Booth 61 with Ricky Steele at the TechBridge 2016 Digital Ball was Jimmy Etheredge, Senior Managing Director – Products North America for Accenture. TechBridge has enjoyed a long relationship with Accenture and it continues to grow because of the leadership of Craig Ramsey, Tiffany Brott and today, Jimmy Etheredge. This interview […] The post Jimmy Etheredge, Senior Managing Director of Accenture, at TechBridge’s 2016 Digital Ball appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
May 16, 20160
Wednesday, March 30th was a very special time on Booth 61 with Ricky Steele. James Franklin, CEO of TechBridge, Bryson Koehler, EVP and CIO of The Weather Company, Jim Reese, CEO of the Atlanta Mission and Beth Smith, Director at Corus 360 LIT up the studio. I could add 25 paragraphs of copy and not […] The post TechBridge and the 2016 Digital Ball 3 30 2016 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Apr 02, 20160
As always it was an honor and privilege to have Ben Hendrick join me in Booth 61 at the GCLA 2015 CIO of the Year breakfast. I met Ben in 2006 or 2007 while he was earning his MBA at Kennesaw State University. Ben and I became more than friends. Many call us Brothers from […] The post Ben Hendrick, Managing Director, Global Delivery – Enterprise Systems & Networking for the Dell Corporation appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Nov 18, 20150
It was an incredible honor to have as my first guest on Booth 61 with Ricky Steele on Friday, November 13th, 2015, Mr. James Dallas. James is the 2015 Life Time Achievement Award winner from the Georgia CIO Leadership Association. I have had the privilege of knowing James for about 10 years. He is the […] The post James Dallas, Life Time Achievement Recipient at GCLA’s 2015 CIO of the Year Awards appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Nov 16, 20150
One of the highlights of Booth 61 at the Techbridge Digital Ball is when my friend and everyone else’s friend, Walt Carter visits. Walt has been a guest each year and will continue to be a guest as long as I am hosting the show. Walt is a man after God’s own heart. Walt is […] The post Walt Carter, CIO of Primary Capital Mortgage visits Booth 61 at the 2015 Techbridge Digital Ball appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
May 18, 20150
What a JOY it was for me when my sister, Lisa LaRoque dropped by Booth 61 during the opening reception at the 2015 Techbridge Digital Ball. I first met Lisa at the Thursday morning Bible Study held at Dell SecureWorks. She is one of the people you learn from quickly. She has a magnificent heart […] The post Lisa LaRoque, Executive Director of the Georgia CIO Leadership Association, visited Booth 61 at the 2015 Techbridge Digital Ball appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
May 18, 20150
It was a special treat for me when my old friend, Dave Hudson dropped by Booth 61 on May 9th during the 2015 Techbridge Digital Ball. I have known Dave and his equally talented wife, Monika for many years having first met them when I spoke to the SOB’s (Students Of Benn Konsynski) at the […] The post Dave Hudson, Chief Business Strategy Officer and SVP Technology Strategy at Amtrak visited Booth 61 at the 2015 Techbridge Digital Ball appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
May 18, 20150
It was a great pleasure and treat when my friend and all around great guy, Aaron Hillegas visited Booth 61 on May 9th at the 2015 Techbridge Digital Ball. Aaron is the Founder and CEO of Big Nerd Ranch. The Techbridge VIP Reception this year and last was sponsored by Aaron and Big Nerd Ranch. […] The post Aaron Hillegas, CEO of Big Nerd Ranch visits Booth 61 at the Techbridge 2015 Digital Ball appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
May 18, 20150
What an honor to close Booth 61 with Ricky Steele at the Techbridge 2015 Digital Ball with none other than the CEO, James Franklin and the Chairman, Jay Ferro. I am personally in awe of both of these men which is not the job of a radio host. It is however the responsibility of someone […] The post James Franklin & Jay Ferro at the Techbridge 2015 Digital Ball appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
May 18, 20150
My first guest for the 2015 Techbridge Digital Ball was Michael Williams, Vice President, Delta Global Staffing. In addition, I was pleased and honored to introduce Michael as my new Boss! I am thrilled to be the new Chief Development Officer for Delta Global Staffing. Michael is an industry veteran having been a senior executive […] The post Michael Williams, Vice President, Delta Global Staffing visits Booth 61 at the 2015 Techbridge Digital Ball appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
May 13, 20150
Booth 61 welcomed James Franklin, CEO of TechBridge, Vish Narendra, CIO of Alstom Integration at GE Power and Water and Leo Martinez, Community Education Coordinator and Youth Advocate at Caminar Latino. I hope you will listen to this powerful show highlighting the continued success and growth at TechBridge and how they impact […] The post James Franklin, Vish Narendra and Leo Martinez Talking TechBridge 4/08/2015 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Apr 08, 20150
Booth 61 is always honored to host my friends from Columbus, Ed Helton and Kim Rozycki from Columbus State University. Ed and Kim are wonderful people who are creating leaders in Columbus and around the country. Columbus State University is a much different place in 2014 than it was in 1971 when I enrolled in […] The post Ed Helton & Kim Rozycki, Leadership Institute at Columbus State University and the James Blanchard Leadership Forum, 7/16/2014 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
Jul 18, 20140
Booth 61 on May 21st, 2014 was MAGIC. I will not forget this broadcast for the rest of my career. I want to thank my guests who are all very busy people but were gracious in sharing their time with me in Booth 61. My guests included two of Atlanta’s most respected CIO’s, the first […] The post TechBridge 2014 Digital Ball Recap with McKenzy Bailey, James Franklin, Dennis Gardin, Jessica Higgins, Karen Renner & Bill VanCuren 5/21/2014 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
May 22, 20140
Great fun with Alan Stukalsky in Booth 61 with Ricky Steele at the TechBridge 2014 Digital Ball. Alan is a great leader in our community who is dedicated to helping others. Alan is also a “brainiac” having completed his BS at Emory in Mathematics and his BS in Mechanical Engineering at the North Avenue Trade […] The post TechBridge’s 2014 Digital Ball with Alan Stukalsky, CIO of Randstad appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
May 08, 20140
It is always an honor and privilege when the CEO of TechBridge, James Franklin drops by Booth 61. Although James was being pulled in 100 different directions accommodating his 800 guests, he took the time to share his passion for TechBridge and for the 2014 Digital Ball. James also let those who were listening Live […] The post TechBridge’s 2014 Digital Ball with James Franklin, CEO of TechBridge 5/03/2014 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
May 08, 20140
Having the dynamic duo of CBQ and Aaron Hillegass from Big Nerd Ranch drop by the Booth 61 at the TechBridge Digital Ball was a real treat. First, I have never seen Aaron without his trademark cowboy hat which you will see if you follow his Link. Secondly, these two gentlemen had just finished hosting/sponsoring […] The post TechBridge’s 2014 Digital Ball with Aaron Hillegass, Founder and Charles Brian Quinn, aka CBQ, CEO of Big Nerd Ranch 5/03/2014 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
May 08, 20140
For those of you who follow me on Facebook, you may think that Jay Ferro and I are either having a “bromance” or I am a serious “Jay Ferro Groupie”. I understand your thought process. Jay has often been a guest on Booth 61 with Ricky Steele and hardly a day goes by without me […] The post TechBridge’s 2014 Digital Ball with Jay Ferro, CIO of the American Cancer Society 5/03/2014 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
May 08, 20140
Everyone Loves Jess Jones! If you don’t know the fun loving, hard working and dedicated volunteer, Jess Jones, I hope you will listen to this interview. Jess is what Seth Godin calls a Linchpin. Jess is the person behind the scenes making everyone else look great. She is tireless in all she does. Jess is […] The post TechBridge’s 2014 Digital Ball with Jess Jones, Sales Support at Hunter Technical Resources and Volunteer for TechBridge 5/03/2014 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
May 08, 20140
Wonderful time sharing with my friend and the CIO of the Automotive Parts Group of Genuine Parts, Karen Kreider. Although only relocated to Atlanta for a little over 2 years, Karen has jumped into the Southern spirit of Servant Leadership very quickly. This is Karen’s second Digital Ball and in our time together she shared […] The post TechBridge’s 2014 Digital Ball with Karen Kreider, CIO for the Automotive Parts Group of Genuine Parts 5/03/2014 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
May 08, 20140
