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CEO's You Should Know - Pittsburgh

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As part of iHeartMedia’s commitment to the communities we serve, we are introducing CEO's You Should Know, a weekly podcast feature that profiles the businesses that drive our regional economy. CEO’s included in these episodes will represent small, large, local and international firms because all play a part in driving Pittsburgh's business community.

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As part of iHeartMedia’s commitment to the communities we serve, we are introducing CEO's You Should Know, a weekly podcast feature that profiles the businesses that drive our regional economy. CEO’s included in these episodes will represent small, large, local and international firms because all play a part in driving Pittsburgh's business community.

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English


Episodes
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Dr. Elizabeth MacLeod Walls of Washington & Jefferson College

2/26/2025

Duration:00:08:38

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CEOs, Courtney Guerrieri of Central Westmoreland Habitat for Humanity and Patrick Coffman of Mt Pleasant Window & Remodeling

2/20/2025
Habitat for Humanity partners with people in your community, and all over the world, to help them build or improve a place they can call home. https://cwhfh.org/ Home is Where the Heart is Gala on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at THE VENUE LIVE! at LIVE! Casino. Our Gala is our yearly event full of incredible prizes, amazing food, and a fun evening to help support Central Westmoreland Habitat for Humanity's mission of building homes in Westmoreland County.

Duration:00:18:57

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CEO, Javid Shojaie of Toys For Pittsburgh Tikes

2/12/2025
Toys For Pittsburgh Tikes Annual Gala is Saturday, April 5th at Stratigos Banquet Center in North Huntingdon. Get tickets today at https://www.toysforpittsburghtikesevents.com/ Helping children in the Greater Pittsburgh area by giving "New" toys, books, and premium play items during the festive season and throughout the year!

Duration:00:19:02

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CEO, Lisa McIntyre of GPADA Talks 2025 Pittsburgh Auto Show

2/5/2025
The Pittsburgh International Auto Show is an annual event held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in the heart of Pittsburgh, PA. The Auto Show is a great, family friendly environment that brings auto enthusiasts together to check out a wide variety of new vehicles from manufacturers in a non-selling environment. Auto manufactures will be displaying the latest in safety features that will keep tabs on drivers distracted by other digital gadgets. You can take a seat in a sporty convertible, calculate the cargo space of a new SUV, and admire the rugged off-road features of a heavy duty pick-up truck and so much more!

Duration:00:04:18

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CEOs Jennifer & David Perelman of King's Jewelry

1/21/2025
Kings Jewelry has been celebrating love for over 100 years and is locally family owned and operated. We are diamond specialists and have been since 1914 when Jacob Perelman founded the first store in Wheeling, West Virginia. King's Jewelry has established a reputation for value, quality, and service. The 7 locations can be found in New Castle, Monaca, Hermitage, Washington, Cranberry Twp, St. Clairsville and East Liverpool. https://www.kingsjewelry.com/

Duration:00:26:17

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CEO, Kathleen Beaver of Animal Friends

1/15/2025
For more than 80 years, Animal Friends has been saving, impacting, engaging, enriching and affecting the lives of the pets and people of our region. Since our humble beginnings in 1943, we have grown into a full-service companion animal welfare organization serving the pets and people of Pittsburgh and the surrounding area. With our progressive programs, Animal Friends is leading the way toward making our community a safer and more humane place. Simply put, we’re thinking outside the cage! https://www.thinkingoutsidethecage.org/

Duration:00:34:00

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CEO, Don Tacik of Armstrong Comfort Solutions

12/11/2024
Armstrong Comfort Solutions is your best choice for all your heating, cooling, or plumbing needs. Our team is trained on every HVAC or plumbing problem you may encounter in your home or business. If ever you find yourself in a heating, cooling, or plumbing crisis, we’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. And we guarantee 100% customer satisfaction.

Duration:00:09:28

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Chachi Anthony from Pennie.com - PA's Health Insurance Marketplace

12/4/2024
Think health coverage is out of reach? Pennie gets you the lowest costs on high quality insurance. Here’s how we do it: https://pennie.com/

Duration:00:12:47

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CEO, Will Pickering of Pittsburgh Water

11/20/2024
PWSA is now: Pittsburgh Water. Pittsburgh Water, a simplified name that inspires better understanding of the life-essential services that Pittsburgh Water provides. Tap in to lear more at https://www.pgh2o.com/

Duration:00:28:46

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Administrator, Kelli Tamewitz RN;BSN of Bridges Hospice

11/15/2024
Bridges was founded by a nurse, who currently still owns and is an active part of the company. We are not a nationwide organization but local and homegrown. No one is a number in our system. The Bridges culture is one that understands every patient and family has unique preferences, values, and needs. It is important to us that we offer respectful and responsive care that not only meets but exceeds all expectations. https://www.bridgeshospice.org/

Duration:00:30:43

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CEO, Seana Rader-Lois & Kelly O'Connor of Kelly O's Diners

10/23/2024
A woman-owned and operated family business serving up legendary breakfast and lunch at three locations across the greater Pittsburgh region. Plus...Look for the Ozone Restaurant coming in 2025!

Duration:00:35:30

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CEO, Don Albensi of Core Event Center

10/17/2024
Don Albensi has owned the building since 2012. The previous tenants opened Antonelli Event Center in 2014 and recently decided to retire, so Don is now taking on this exciting new endeavor! The Core Event Center offers a large capacity facility, with multiple rooms for events including weddings, parties, school functions and fundraisers. His desire is to also host live performances by many local artists covering all genres.

Duration:00:24:35

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CEO, Greg Weimer of Confluence Financial Partners

10/9/2024
Confluence Financial Partners is a Pittsburgh based wealth management firm focused on helping maximize lives and legacies. Confluence was founded to create a new standard in the financial services industry for clients and associates alike. From its founding, the mission has expanded to help people maximize their lives and legacies through financial planning, investment management, and a commitment to service. Confluence Wealth Services, Inc. d/b/a Confluence Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser. Registration of an investment adviser does not imply any level of skill or training. Please refer to our Form ADV Part 2A and Form CRS for further information regarding our investment services and their corresponding risks. Confluence Financial Partners has been named as one of the Best Places to Work by the Pittsburgh Business Times 2019-2024. The nomination was based on voluntary annual employee surveys conducted by Quantum Workplace. Pittsburgh Business Times requires a submission fee for consideration. No compensation has been paid for any of our rankings or ratings. Additional information about Confluence Wealth Services, Inc. is available on the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure (IAPD) website at: www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.

Duration:00:25:14

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CEO, Dara Allen of City Charter High School

10/1/2024
Twenty years ago, we researched cutting-edge schools across the country to find the perfect mix of best practices with one goal: to graduate students ready for life. Our curriculum for grades 9-12 is rigorous and relevant to the modern world. Furthermore, career-mapping, workforce skills literacy and mentored internships ensure our students graduate tech-savvy, college and career ready. Today, this unique educational model continues to prove itself. With free* laptops, year-round classes, a low student/teacher ratio, and focus on college and career readiness, City High averages a 94% graduation rate – across all demographic groups.

Duration:00:24:51

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CEOs, Pam Keen & Stacy Schesler of The Children’s Home & Lemieux Family Center

9/18/2024
Pam Keen became CEO of The Children’s Home & Lemieux Family Center in 1993 and is credited with expanding and creating programs to best meet the needs of families through our programs: Adoption, Child’s Way, Pediatric VIEW, Counseling, Family Centered Therapy Services and the Pediatric Specialty Hospital. After 31 years, Pam is retiring. Stacy Schesler, who has been with the organization for 11 years and is the current Chief Operating Officer...will be stepping in the role of CEO.

Duration:00:29:50

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CEO, Morgan O'Brien of Hope Gas (West Virginia is for Hope)

8/27/2024
Hope Gas is a Local Distribution Company (LDC) that proudly provides gas service to approximately 125,000 residential, industrial, and commercial customers in thirty-five West Virginia counties. We monitor and maintain more than 6900 miles of pipelines that safely deliver WV natural gas to many homes and commercial or industrial sites. We currently employ over 400 employees working right here in our beautiful Mountain State with the sole purpose of staying true to our company’s mission and vision in West Virginia.

Duration:00:08:16

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Doug Jackson of Alcosan

8/22/2024
Technically speaking, ALCOSAN only has 83 customers, the municipalities that rely on us to treat their wastewater and transform it from dirty to clean; but, within those municipalities, nearly 900,000 people rely on our services. https://www.alcosan.org/

Duration:00:27:27

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CEO, Benjamin Luczak of Westmoreland Cultural Trust

8/14/2024
"Westmoreland Cultural Trust is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to stimulate cultural and economic development in the Westmoreland County region. We promote the performing arts; we preserve and enhance our region's assets for the benefit of the community." https://www.thepalacetheatre.org/westmoreland-cultural-trust/

Duration:00:20:45

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CEO, Jim Sed of Tri Link Contracting Services & Cornerstone Residence

8/2/2024
TRI-LINK CONTRACTING: If you’re looking for quality, reliability, affordability, and promises kept, look no further than Tri-Link Contracting Services. Our veteran-owned team is ready to restore your home today. https://trilinkcontracting.com/ CORNERSTONE RESIDENCE: A 501c3 not for profit organization, is honored to welcome Veterans looking for a sober home. Homelessness, suicide, and fractured families are just a few of the issues that plague those who have served our country. TCR offers a supportive environment where men can work toward healing and transformation, reconnect with their families, and be an asset to their communities.

Duration:00:29:19

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CEO, Lucas Piatt of Piatt Companies

7/19/2024
Lucas B. Piatt is the Chief Executive Officer of Piatt Companies and Piatt Sotheby’s International Realty. After over 25 years in development, real estate, and leadership, Lucas artfully blends his professional experience with his passion to bring innovative projects to life. He oversees a portfolio of over $1 billion in revitalization projects throughout Western Pennsylvania, having invested over $500 million in the redevelopment of Downtown Pittsburgh over the past 20 years. Lucas is a respected industry leader who values partnerships to create world-class, luxury experiences for everyone in Pittsburgh.

Duration:00:23:05