Episode 9: Dr. Richard Koubek, President of Michigan Technological University
https://vimeo.com/666019376 Lead to Succeed: Conversations with U.P. Business Leaders is an interview series focused on leadership in the Upper Peninsula. Dr. Richard Koubek, President of Michigan Technological University, shares his insights on the complementary relationship between all of the higher education institutions in the U.P., the university’s relationship with the local community, and how higher […]
Episode 8: Kristen Mariuzza, VP of Environmental and Social Performance at Lundin Mining Corporation
https://vimeo.com/654585995 Lead to Succeed: Conversations with U.P. Business Leaders is an interview series focused on leadership in the Upper Peninsula. Kristen Mariuzza, Vice President of Environmental and Social Performance at Lundin Mining Corporation, talks to Steve about the challenges of the pandemic, connecting to the community, responsible mining, and building opportunity in the U.P. For […]
Episode 7: Jan Allman, SVP Pub. Affairs & Com. Relations, Fincantieri Marine Group
https://vimeo.com/642060980 Lead to Succeed: Conversations with U.P. Business Leaders is an interview series focused on leadership in the Upper Peninsula. Jan Allman, Senior VP of Public Affairs and Community Relations at Fincantieri Marine Group, talks to Steve Arwood about workforce development, housing, and how U.P. communities can come together to maximize their power. For more […]
Episode 6: Chuck Nelson, CEO of Dickinson County Healthcare System
https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/633040329 Lead to Succeed: Conversations with U.P. Business Leaders is an interview series focused on leadership in the Upper Peninsula. Chuck Nelson, CEO of Dickinson County Healthcare System in Iron Mountain, shares insights on how DCH has continued to lead the community through the pandemic, opportunities for growth and talent attraction in the U.P., and […]
Episode 5: Kelly George, Former CEO of mBank
https://vimeo.com/599678768 Lead to Succeed: Conversations with U.P. Business Leaders is an interview series focused on leadership in the Upper Peninsula. Kelly George, former CEO of mBank, shares insights on how the bank operated amidst the pandemic, shifting its focus to help small businesses receive COVID-19 grants. Note: This episode was taped prior to the merger […]
Episode 4: Jessica Frost, General Manager, Heavy Equipment Group at Trident Maritime Systems
https://vimeo.com/578034489 Lead to Succeed: Conversations with U.P. Business Leaders is an interview series focused on leadership in the Upper Peninsula. Jessica Frost, General Manager, Heavy Equipment Group at Trident Maritime Systems, shares how the company has continued to adapt throughout the pandemic despite supply chain shortages and what attracts talent to the Upper Peninsula. This […]
Episode 3: Todd Brassard, VP/COO of Calumet Electronics
https://vimeo.com/569938701 Lead to Succeed: Conversations with U.P. Business Leaders is an interview series focused on leadership in the Upper Peninsula. Todd Brassard, VP/COO of Calumet Electronics, shares how a company located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has become a leader in the American electronics industry. For more information on Calumet Electronics, visit calumetelectronics.com. This series is […]
Episode 2: Gina Thorsen, President of Stormy Kromer
https://vimeo.com/560028132/380dc19fd0 Lead to Succeed: Conversations with U.P. Business Leaders is an interview series focused on leadership in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Gina Thorsen, president of Stormy Kromer, offers a unique perspective of leading a business in the region as she transitioned into a role that came with the responsibility of upholding an iconic U.P. […]
Episode 1: Steve Hicks, CEO of JM Longyear
Lead to Succeed: Conversations with U.P. Business Leaders is an interview series focused on leadership in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Hosted by Steve Arwood, InvestUP Strategic Advisor and former MEDC Director, the first episode welcomes Steve Hicks, President and CEO of JM Longyear. For more information on JM Longyear, visit jmlongyear.com This series is […]