Leadership & Strategy Podcast

In this Leadership & Strategy podcast episode, Tad interviews Lloyd Winnecke, CEO of E-REP (Evansville Regional Economic Partnership). Lloyd previously served as Mayor of Evansville for twelve years, vice president and marketing director for Fifth Third Bank, and News Director for WEHT-TV News 25. In recognition of his accomplishments and contributions, he will be inducted into the

In this Leadership & Strategy podcast episode, Tad interviews Steven Emch, President of the Orr Fellowship. "Orr Fellowship's mission is to recruit and develop the next generation of business leaders and entrepreneurs." We recently announced that Orr Fellowship would expand into the Evansville region, and the first class of fellows will be placed at area businesses in June 2025. Th

In this Leadership & Strategy podcast episode, Tad interviews Savannah Wood, CEO of ECHO Housing & Community Development. Before coming to ECHO Housing, Savannah served in the Army for six years and was deployed for three years. Tad and Savannah discuss ECHO Housing's permanent and supportive housing, veterans programs, and community development work. In addition, they discuss her

In this Leadership & Strategy podcast episode, Tad interviews Dr. James MacLeod, Chair and Professor of History at the University of Evansville. James is the author of "Evansville in World War II" and "Lost Evansville," and he has also been widely published as a cartoonist. Tad and James discuss leadership from his perspective as a historian, characteristics of effective leaders, a

In this Leadership & Strategy podcast episode, Tad interviews Bob Jones, retired Chairman and CEO at Old National Bank. Bob continues to be incredibly engaged in the community and currently is Board Chair for the University of Evansville and Co-Chair of the Transition Team for newly elected Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry. Tad and Bob discuss his approach to leadership, company cu

In this Leadership & Strategy podcast episode, Tad interviews Dr. Daryl Hagan, Interim Director for the Institute for the Transformation of Catholic Education and Director of Catholic School Accreditation at the Catholic University of America. Based in Evansville, Indiana, Daryl previously served as Superintendent of Schools for the Catholic Diocese of Evansville and has been a pri

In this Leadership & Strategy podcast episode, Tad interviews Sean Georges, a Marine veteran, attorney, retired Shoe Carnival executive, and current Executive Director of the Evansville Wartime Museum. Sean is the co-author of "On Mission: Your Journey to Authentic Leadership" and provides leadership coaching, speaking, and training services. Tad and Sean discuss servant leadership

In this Leadership & Strategy podcast episode, Tad interviews Amy Mangold, President of the United Way of Southwestern Indiana. Amy is recognizable to many in the Evansville region as a former TV news personality, and she also has previous nonprofit development, marketing, and communications experience. Tad and Amy discuss the importance of focusing on mission, navigating major cha

In this Leadership & Strategy podcast episode, Tad interviews Randy Hobson, Owner of Pangea Kitchen, Pangea Pizzeria, and 2nd Language Ramen. Randy is a former Berry Plastics executive who retired early to pursue his dream of high-quality restaurants in Evansville. Tad and Randy discuss developing employees, transitioning from a large corporation to a small, locally-owned business,

In this Leadership & Strategy podcast episode, Tad interviews Matthew Nix, President of Nix Companies, a fifth-generation family business headquartered in Poseyville, Indiana. Matthew shares how he has grown the business 100X under his leadership and focused on creating a culture that attracts and retains employees. Tad and Matthew also discuss the unique aspects of leading a famil