The Chief's Table, An Ice Miller Podcast

Welcome to the Chief’s table. In this podcast series, you’ll hear the story of Chiefs in all different areas. The CEOs, CFOs, Legal Officers, HR, Marketing, Accounting, Technology, and Operations. We will learn about their roads to success. Listeners will also gather fun and interesting nuggets, or you might care to even call them “Gems of Knowledge” from these quick conversations with these Chiefs. Built on a foundation of legal service more than a century long, Ice Miller LLP is committed to helping our clients stay ahead in a changing world. © 2022 Ice Miller LLP | Attorney Advertising Material | This publication is intended for general information purposes only and does not and is not intended to constitute legal advice. The reader should consult with legal counsel to determine how laws or decisions discussed herein apply to the reader’s specific circumstances.

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Episodes

Common Sense and Labor Dynamics with Jeff Korzenik, Chief Economist of Fifth Third Bank

In this episode of The Chief’s Table, host Kim Stapleton interviews Jeff Korzenik , Chief Economist of Fifth Third Bank and award-winning author of Untapped Talent , a book that provides guidance on how second chance hiring could work for your business and the community. During their discussion, Jeff discusses the labor problem in the United States and the gaps in the economy with the retirement of many in the Baby Boomer generation, which has led to an abundance of jobs and a smaller labor forc...

Sep 14, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Be Present, Be Calm and Carry On! with Quoc Tran, Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Tran Capital Management

In this episode of The Chief’s Table, Quoc Tran, Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Tran Capital Management (TCM) in California joins host Kim Stapleton. Founded in 2017, Tran Capital is a boutique investment firm generating exceptional returns for a select group of clients focusing on growth strategy. During their conversation, Quoc discusses his evolution in the industry, the transition and buyout of what is now TCM and the keys to cultivate a successful company — listening to clients an...

Jul 18, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Wealth Management and Minority-Owned Businesses with Charisse Conanan Johnson, Co-CEO and Board Member of Next Street

Small business ownership is a proven way to build wealth, but for Black business owners, structural barriers often keep them from accessing traditional means of financing. For example, Black-owned businesses are approved for financing at one third of the rate of their White owned counterparts. On this episode of The Chief’s Table, guest Charisse Conanan Johnson shares how her organization, Next Street, is helping to change that. Next Street supports small businesses and entrepreneurs by providin...

May 10, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Sustainable Development, Thinking Globally and Career Advice with Cathy Landman, Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer

In this episode of The Chief’s Table, host Kim Stapleton is joined by Cathy Landman, Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer of Instant Brands. Known for products such as Instant Pot, Pyrex and Chicago Cutlery, Instant Brands is a global company with offices in North America, Asia, the United Kingdom and Australia. During her conversation with Kim, Cathy explains how Instant Brand’s executive team operates and provides background on the company’s new sustainable development initiative. In additi...

Apr 05, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Nonprofit Entrepreneurship, Promoting Literacy and Transforming Grief into Inspiration with Brian Floriani, Founder and Chief Advancement Officer of Bernie’s Book Bank

Throughout life, we all have foundational experiences that shape who we are. Sometimes, those experiences can even change our career trajectories or instill a deeper sense of purpose within us. For Brian Floriani, the death of his father was such an experience. It was not only an emotional turning point, but it also gave him the inspiration and courage to change careers. As a result, Brian founded Bernie’s Book Bank, a nonprofit that sources, processes and distributes free children’s books to un...

Jan 20, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 4

What is a Chief Wellness Officer? Exploring the Role of Wellbeing in the Corporate Environment with Erin Coupe of Authentically EC

In recent years, the topic of wellness has become increasingly important, both to individuals and corporate entities alike. Many business leaders have begun to incorporate wellness curriculums of some form or other into their everyday operations, and some have even instituted a new executive role: the Chief Wellness Officer. In this episode of The Chief’s Table, Kim Stapleton talks with Erin Coupe, founder of Authentically EC, about what exactly the role of a Chief Wellness Officer entails. They...

Oct 25, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 3

The Change Management Cycle, Relationship Building and Working Motherhood with Kristina Paschall

On this episode of The Chief’s Table, Kristina Paschall, Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Digital Officer of JBT, joins host Kim Stapleton for a conversation about motivation, gratitude, life lessons, and more. In her role at JBT, Kristina is responsible for the company’s global IT team, which includes everything from IT security to infrastructure applications. Her responsibilities also include building the digital capabilities for all JBT machines and products. During her conv...

Jul 01, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Franchising and Branding in the Fast Food Industry with David Grossman, CEO and President of Epic Burger

In the first episode of Ice Miller’s new podcast series, “The Chief’s Table,” host Kim Stapleton interviews Epic Burger CEO and President David Grossman. David walks listeners through his path to success, from his high school job at a local pizzeria, to his experience franchising Subway branches, to his current role at Epic Burger. Kim and David discuss some of the lessons David has learned throughout his career, as well as how he has successfully led Epic Burger through recent industry changes....

May 17, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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