Tom graduated from West Point in the top 3% of his class and subsequently from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. As a retired Army Colonel, highlights from his distinguished 24-year career include being awarded Flight Surgeon of the Year for his service in combat, Outstanding Faculty of the Year for his medical teaching, and board selection as Department Chair for a family medicine residency department. As a result of his appointment by the Army Surgeon General to be the "face of military medicine" to recruit and share the Army Medicine story, Tom recognized a need and developed a passion for teaching physicians across the country to be effective, engaged leaders. In his final appointment in the military, Tom was the commander/CEO of a NATO military medical facility at the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers. After retiring from the military in 2017, Tom has served as the Chief Medical Officer for Hardin Memorial Health and most recently Catawba Valley Health System. He currently serves as the CEO of the The Referent Group, a company committed to excellence in leadership development.

Andrew and Tom discuss leadership development, authenticity, and shared success.

Website: www.thereferentgroup.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tom-hustead-m-d-2384585

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Christy holds a M.A.Sc. in cultural heritage management and brings almost 30 years of experience in archaeological research and program development for environmental sciences. She strongly influenced the development and growth of ERG's cultural and environmental compliance services. She also supports company-wide project quality, coordination, execution, and completion. Since joining the company in 2015, her integrity and focus on collaboration has proven invaluable ERG's top-tier compliance and training services to federal agencies, including the Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Professional Highlights:

Supporting the ERG team's growth has, by far, been my most valued experience in my career.

Steering Committee member for nationally award-winning Living Archaeology Weekend Program education and outreach.

Research Associate and Field School Principal for American Foreign Academic Research.

ERG Ethos:

"Serving as a resource to our SMEs and playing a small role in the meaningful work they do is what I lovemost about what I do at ERG."

Off-the-Clock Pursuits:

Christy is the proud mom of two young adults. Her special power is finding "the perfect gift" for others. She fills her soul with outside activities and time with friends and family.

Website: https://www.envrg.com/

Andrew and Christy discuss learning from failure, the art of listening, and connectedness.

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Ryan is a private practice periodontist and the owner of Derby City Specialists in Louisville, KY. He started his own practice in 2006 and navigated various business changes before founding Derby City in 2024. After twenty years in business, he remains passionate about patient care and refining patient experience. He is married with three children, and he is actively involved in youth baseball.

Andrew and Ryan discuss the importance of organizational mission, the patient/client focus, and leadership lessons from baseball.

To find out more about Derby City Specialists:

Website: www.derbycitydental.com.

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Dr. Megan Stith combines her passion for education and empowering others to reach their full potential as Elizabethtown Community and Technical College's Vice President of Advancement, KCTCS Chief Advancement Officer, and Executive Director of the KCTCS Foundation. In these roles, she helps generous donors change students' lives, provides system-wide fundraising leadership, and supports ECTC's marketing and grants teams. She has raised and supervised over $25M in gifts and grants from individuals, foundations, and federal funders, and previously served as CEO of Kentucky's 5th largest United Way.

A Kentuckian by choice, educational opportunities brought Stith to the commonwealth in 2007. She has spent her career in nonprofit leadership and is driven to help students overcome barriers to their education. Having continued her education at the graduate and doctoral level while working full-time, she identifies with the challenges students face as they balance academic, professional, and family commitments. She invests time in her community through multiple volunteer roles, including as a board member for the Hardin County Chamber of Commerce, Meade County Public Library, and as a pro bono consultant. She is a graduate of Leadership Kentucky, a Certified Fund Raising Executive and contributing author to three books on women's leadership. She is an avid endurance athlete, the proud mom of two sons, and lives on her husband's third-generation family farm in Payneville.

Andrew and Megan discuss authenticity, women in leadership, and embracing discomfort.

Website: www.ectcforbetterlives.com

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For over 50 years, Jeff has been in the restaurant industry… for the same brand! He has a passion for training and a gift for communication. He has worked for five different ownership groups, but he keeps everyone focused on the guest. He is a proud husband, father, and grandfather.

Andrew and Jeff discuss communication, finding the right employee fit, getting the most out of incentive programs, and the keys to training.

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Brent started Ditto Wealth Management in 2014. He holds an undergraduate degree in Business Economics from Western Kentucky University and an MBA from the University of Louisville and has been a financial advisor since 2004.

He is a husband and a proud father of two girls. He enjoys history, finance, and golf.

Andrew and Brent discuss the importance of financial education, the impact of AI, and finding your passion.

Website: www.dittowealth.com

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Originally from the south, Hope moved to New York City to take on the Big Apple. She worked in orthopedics and hospice care for years. Her testimony from seasons of her life including her NYC story to this day has moved hundreds. Through grief and loss, Hope was able to overcome those struggles and came out brighter on the other side. Hope's passion for animals led her to work at a nonprofit animal shelter in Pennsylvania, where she met one of her beloved pets, Bailey. Subsequently, she found the rest of her furry companions that she adores. Later, Hope met her soulmate and decided to move once again, this time to a small town in Kentucky. Together with her son Kingston, she moved to Elizabethtown, Kentucky.

After searching for a new career, Hope was directed to Helping Hand of Hope as they were hiring for someone to lead marketing and fundraising efforts. Although she was not familiar with the field, she was not afraid to roll up her sleeves and put in the effort to learn. She quickly became the face of Helping Hand of Hope. In 2019, she was appointed as Executive Director, and she immediately got to work.

Hope has brought Helping Hand of Hope into the 21st century with her innovative ideas regarding social media. She has expanded the Emergency Assistance Program to include personal hygiene items and established the first and only pet food pantry in Hardin County. During the pandemic, she moved mountains by ensuring Helping Hand of Hope remained open and able to serve those in need in Hardin County. Because of her efforts, Helping Hand of Hope is still able to provide support to those in need. She truly gives hope to everyone.

Andrew and Hope discuss compassion, fundraising, and how a needs-based organization can benefit the community.

Website: www.helpinghandofhope.org

Instagram: www.instragram.com/helpinghandofhope

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