The Simply Dynamic Podcast Rohrer College of Business at Rowan University

We're thrilled to welcome Jimmy Quaile, a Certified Sommelier, musician, singer, teacher, and author as our guest for this final episode of season 2. Today, Jimmy’s multifaceted career includes writing about wine, teaching wine classes, hosting dinners for corporate clients and casino events, and passionately supporting his favorite charities. But Jimmy didn't start his career on the wine floor, he started on the stage. As a member of The Quailes, Jimmy traveled around the country for decades, performing with his siblings to great acclaim. Over time, each of Jimmy's career pivots unlocked a new layer of learning and leadership, all through the lens of entertainment. Today, he joins our hosts to share stories from his impressive career and even recounts a few stories from his book, Tales from the Wine Floor.

Kelly Viseltear, Vice President of Production Management and Budgets at NFL Films, joins us to discuss the intricate process of bringing NFL stories to life and the power of storytelling in football. She also shares her journey from South Jersey to the NFL, talks about the impact of great leadership in building your career, and tells us what her Rowan Radio WGLS Hall of Fame status has meant to her.
 
This episode also features an expert tip from Marianne Bays, Vice President of the New Jersey Cannabusiness Association, CEO of Northeast Corridor Provisions, and Inaugural Member of the Rowan MBA Advisory Council, as well as Fresh Perspectives from rising business leaders.

Neil Hartman, a 35-year Sports Broadcast Veteran, Senior Director of the Center for Sports Communication & Social Impact at Rowan University, and Camp Director of Play By Play Sports Broadcasting Camps joins Joe and Christina on this week's episode. A storyteller at heart, Neil shares invaluable insights on leadership, broadcasting, public speaking, media training, and cultivating relationships, and speaks to the role he believes sports broadcasting has in generating social impact. Don't miss a minute of this episode, which also features an expert tip from Greg Payton, Lecturer in the School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Lead Faculty Mentor of the MBA Fellows Program, and Director of Experiential Training Programs at Rowan University's Rohrer College of Business, and Fresh Perspectives from rising business leaders. 

On this episode, we are joined by Toni Pergolin, President and CEO of Bancroft, one of the largest human services providers in New Jersey and the Greater Philadelphia region. Toni shares her extraordinary journey, taking Bancroft from the brink of bankruptcy to doubling its size and creating a state-of-the-art campus for those they serve. Toni is a highly regarded strategic leader with acute financial acumen who has successfully grown companies organically and through mergers and acquisitions. Her ability to lead nonprofit organizations with a focus on delivering excellence with a healthy margin has resulted in a decade of profitable returns enabling reinvestment in the organization’s mission. Tune in to discover how her leadership and financial expertise transformed the Bancroft organization, providing access to countless children and adults in need.
Jordan Howell, Co-Founder of Double Albatross Designs, Associate Professor of Sustainable Business at Rowan University's Rohrer College of Business, and Director of the Rowan Center for Responsible Leadership also joins this episode to offer an expert tip alongside some Fresh Perspectives from rising business leaders.

Today, Joe and Christina are joined by Michael Renna, President and CEO of South Jersey Industries. Listen in as they find out who made an impact on Mike's career and how he used the lessons learned from his academic preparation and time in college and professional athletics to make him the leader he is today. They're also taking on the tough topic of corporate culture change. Don't miss Mike's meaningful insights on leadership in this episode, which also includes an expert tip from Jerry Maginnis, Certified Public Accountant and Executive in Residence at Rowan University's Rohrer College of Business, and Fresh Perspectives from rising business leaders. 

Don't miss this insightful conversation about leadership in academia and the future of higher education as Dr. Tony Lowman, Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs at Rowan University, joins Joe and Christina to discuss:
What it means to be a Provost Recent advancements in campus communication technology  The significance of VR classes in modern education  Rowan University's medical school affiliations  The vision for affordable higher education in NJ His career journey and lessons learned from seasons of redirection
This episode also includes an expert tip from Tanika Wilson, Staff Vice President of Market Solutions at Elevance Health and Rowan MBA Alumnus, who shares how embracing adaptability and flexibility can propel your leadership skills and give you a competitive edge, and Fresh Perspectives from rising business leaders.