<![CDATA[Tom Cilek's New Best Friend]]>7e0a1ecb-2e91-527c-a4d3-ef723176ce68Thu, 09 Nov 2023 17:20:14 +0000Captivate.fmCorridor Media Grouphttps://artwork.captivate.fm/dc23ad6f-09dc-4e05-ae6a-9b25535ab378/avatars-000723126511-g50asg-original.jpgTom Cilek's New Best FriendCorridor Media GroupCorridor Media GroupMeet Tom Cilek - he's the senior vice president of a bank, a reformed lawyer, and one of the Corridor's most connected business leaders. He loves making new friends, and making things happen in Eastern Iowa. Catch his inside conversations with the region's leading business minds in this hit monthly podcast. This Corridor Media Group podcast is sponsored by West Bank.https://corridorbusiness.com/category/tom-cilek/falseepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/new-best-friend/nopodcastEpisode 39: Raina Harmon, University of Iowa Women's Basketball Assistant CoachEpisode 39: Raina Harmon, University of Iowa Women's Basketball Assistant CoachMeet Tom's New Best Friend: Raina Harmon, Assistant Coach with the University of Iowa Women’s Basketball Team. 


Tom and Raina discuss her background in Michigan and how intentionally asking for guidance influenced her professional growth,
the coming season and how they’re building on last year’s success, and Raina also shares the story behind Unified Ballers, her personal clothing brand based on her popular catchphrases.

Learn more about Iowa Women's Basketball here: hawkeyesports.com/sports/wbball.

Learn more about Unified Ballers here: unified-ballers.com

This podcast is sponsored by West Bank, a community bank providing services to consumers and small- to medium-sized businesses throughout Iowa and Minnesota. For more information, visit westbankstrong.com.

This is Tom Cilek's New Best Friend, the monthly podcast from the Corridor Media Group. Meet Tom Cilek - he's the senior vice president of a bank, a reformed lawyer, and one of the Corridor's most connected business leaders. He loves making new friends, and making things happen in Eastern Iowa. Catch his inside conversations with the region's leading business minds in this hit monthly podcast.

This is a Corridor Media Group podcast: Bringing critical business news, thoughtful analysis, and valuable strategic insights for business leaders throughout Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the Quad Cities. For more information, visit corridorbusiness.com.

This episode was produced by the L.A.S. Media Group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For more information, visit LASMediaGroup.com.

]]>Meet Tom's New Best Friend: Raina Harmon, Assistant Coach with the University of Iowa Women’s Basketball Team. 


Tom and Raina discuss her background in Michigan and how intentionally asking for guidance influenced her professional growth,
the coming season and how they’re building on last year’s success, and Raina also shares the story behind Unified Ballers, her personal clothing brand based on her popular catchphrases.

Learn more about Iowa Women's Basketball here: hawkeyesports.com/sports/wbball.

Learn more about Unified Ballers here: unified-ballers.com

This podcast is sponsored by West Bank, a community bank providing services to consumers and small- to medium-sized businesses throughout Iowa and Minnesota. For more information, visit westbankstrong.com.

This is Tom Cilek's New Best Friend, the monthly podcast from the Corridor Media Group. Meet Tom Cilek - he's the senior vice president of a bank, a reformed lawyer, and one of the Corridor's most connected business leaders. He loves making new friends, and making things happen in Eastern Iowa. Catch his inside conversations with the region's leading business minds in this hit monthly podcast.

This is a Corridor Media Group podcast: Bringing critical business news, thoughtful analysis, and valuable strategic insights for business leaders throughout Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the Quad Cities. For more information, visit corridorbusiness.com.

This episode was produced by the L.A.S. Media Group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For more information, visit LASMediaGroup.com.

]]>9d65e20f-87e6-4807-ae62-a96179f2d7fbThu, 09 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -060026:25falsefull3939Corridor Media GroupEpisode 38: Tyler Barnes, Director of Recruiting for University of Iowa FootballEpisode 38: Tyler Barnes, Director of Recruiting for University of Iowa FootballMeet Tom's New Best Friend: Tyler Barnes, Director of Recruiting and NFL Liaison for the University of Iowa Football Program.


Tom and Tyler discuss his fascinating job and some of the surprising limitations he faces when trying to recruit student athletes, they dig into his background, his family, and how he found his way to recruiting as a career, and Tyler shares some insight on his mentors, Name-Image-Likeness opportunities for students, and why he thinks it’s easier to be on staff than it is to be a fan.

This podcast is sponsored by West Bank, a community bank providing services to consumers and small- to medium-sized businesses throughout Iowa and Minnesota. For more information, visit westbankstrong.com.

This is Tom Cilek's New Best Friend, the monthly podcast from the Corridor Media Group. Meet Tom Cilek - he's the senior vice president of a bank, a reformed lawyer, and one of the Corridor's most connected business leaders. He loves making new friends, and making things happen in Eastern Iowa. Catch his inside conversations with the region's leading business minds in this hit monthly podcast.

This is a Corridor Media Group podcast: Bringing critical business news, thoughtful analysis, and valuable strategic insights for business leaders throughout Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the Quad Cities. For more information, visit corridorbusiness.com.

This episode was produced by the L.A.S. Media Group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For more information, visit LASMediaGroup.com.

]]>Meet Tom's New Best Friend: Tyler Barnes, Director of Recruiting and NFL Liaison for the University of Iowa Football Program.


Tom and Tyler discuss his fascinating job and some of the surprising limitations he faces when trying to recruit student athletes, they dig into his background, his family, and how he found his way to recruiting as a career, and Tyler shares some insight on his mentors, Name-Image-Likeness opportunities for students, and why he thinks it’s easier to be on staff than it is to be a fan.

This podcast is sponsored by West Bank, a community bank providing services to consumers and small- to medium-sized businesses throughout Iowa and Minnesota. For more information, visit westbankstrong.com.

This is Tom Cilek's New Best Friend, the monthly podcast from the Corridor Media Group. Meet Tom Cilek - he's the senior vice president of a bank, a reformed lawyer, and one of the Corridor's most connected business leaders. He loves making new friends, and making things happen in Eastern Iowa. Catch his inside conversations with the region's leading business minds in this hit monthly podcast.

This is a Corridor Media Group podcast: Bringing critical business news, thoughtful analysis, and valuable strategic insights for business leaders throughout Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the Quad Cities. For more information, visit corridorbusiness.com.

This episode was produced by the L.A.S. Media Group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For more information, visit LASMediaGroup.com.

]]>2259f46c-6f64-4f72-9631-22f51acca127Mon, 02 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -060030:14falsefull3838Corridor Media GroupEpisode 37: Marty Lenss, Airport Director for The Eastern Iowa AirportEpisode 37: Marty Lenss, Airport Director for The Eastern Iowa AirportMeet Tom's New Best Friend: Marty Lenss, Airport Director for The Eastern Iowa Airport and

Tom and Marty discuss his personal journey and how he made his way to Iowa, the operations of the airport and why flying out of your local airport is so important, Marty shares the origin story and current efforts behind his Wings 2 Water initiative, and Tom finally learns why the Eastern Iowa Airport is referred to as CID (and Marty shares why it’s important)!

This podcast is sponsored by West Bank, a community bank providing services to consumers and small- to medium-sized businesses throughout Iowa and Minnesota. For more information, visit westbankstrong.com.

This is Tom Cilek's New Best Friend, the monthly podcast from the Corridor Media Group. Meet Tom Cilek - he's the senior vice president of a bank, a reformed lawyer, and one of the Corridor's most connected business leaders. He loves making new friends, and making things happen in Eastern Iowa. Catch his inside conversations with the region's leading business minds in this hit monthly podcast.

This is a Corridor Media Group podcast: Bringing critical business news, thoughtful analysis, and valuable strategic insights for business leaders throughout Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the Quad Cities. For more information, visit corridorbusiness.com.

This episode was produced by the L.A.S. Media Group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For more information, visit LASMediaGroup.com.

]]>Meet Tom's New Best Friend: Marty Lenss, Airport Director for The Eastern Iowa Airport and

Tom and Marty discuss his personal journey and how he made his way to Iowa, the operations of the airport and why flying out of your local airport is so important, Marty shares the origin story and current efforts behind his Wings 2 Water initiative, and Tom finally learns why the Eastern Iowa Airport is referred to as CID (and Marty shares why it’s important)!

This podcast is sponsored by West Bank, a community bank providing services to consumers and small- to medium-sized businesses throughout Iowa and Minnesota. For more information, visit westbankstrong.com.

This is Tom Cilek's New Best Friend, the monthly podcast from the Corridor Media Group. Meet Tom Cilek - he's the senior vice president of a bank, a reformed lawyer, and one of the Corridor's most connected business leaders. He loves making new friends, and making things happen in Eastern Iowa. Catch his inside conversations with the region's leading business minds in this hit monthly podcast.

This is a Corridor Media Group podcast: Bringing critical business news, thoughtful analysis, and valuable strategic insights for business leaders throughout Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the Quad Cities. For more information, visit corridorbusiness.com.

This episode was produced by the L.A.S. Media Group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For more information, visit LASMediaGroup.com.

]]>f1810e2a-27a4-4078-8f1a-45eccc6efe6aTue, 12 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -060043:19falsefull3737Corridor Media GroupEpisode 36: Nancy Bird, President of ICAD/IC Business PartnershipEpisode 36: Nancy Bird, President of ICAD/IC Business PartnershipMeet Tom's New Best Friend: Nancy Bird, President of the new Iowa City Area Development / Iowa City Area Business Partnership merged entity.

Tom and Nancy discuss the new merger and what it means for the future of business in Iowa City, her background with the Iowa City Downtown District as well as the Peace Corps, and what her "Living Deliberately" mentality might mean for you.

This podcast is sponsored by West Bank, a community bank providing services to consumers and small- to medium-sized businesses throughout Iowa and Minnesota. For more information, visit westbankstrong.com.

This is Tom Cilek's New Best Friend, the monthly podcast from the Corridor Media Group. Meet Tom Cilek - he's the senior vice president of a bank, a reformed lawyer, and one of the Corridor's most connected business leaders. He loves making new friends, and making things happen in Eastern Iowa. Catch his inside conversations with the region's leading business minds in this hit monthly podcast.

This is a Corridor Media Group podcast: Bringing critical business news, thoughtful analysis, and valuable strategic insights for business leaders throughout Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the Quad Cities. For more information, visit corridorbusiness.com.

This episode was produced by the L.A.S. Media Group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For more information, visit LASMediaGroup.com.

]]>Meet Tom's New Best Friend: Nancy Bird, President of the new Iowa City Area Development / Iowa City Area Business Partnership merged entity.

Tom and Nancy discuss the new merger and what it means for the future of business in Iowa City, her background with the Iowa City Downtown District as well as the Peace Corps, and what her "Living Deliberately" mentality might mean for you.

This podcast is sponsored by West Bank, a community bank providing services to consumers and small- to medium-sized businesses throughout Iowa and Minnesota. For more information, visit westbankstrong.com.

This is Tom Cilek's New Best Friend, the monthly podcast from the Corridor Media Group. Meet Tom Cilek - he's the senior vice president of a bank, a reformed lawyer, and one of the Corridor's most connected business leaders. He loves making new friends, and making things happen in Eastern Iowa. Catch his inside conversations with the region's leading business minds in this hit monthly podcast.

This is a Corridor Media Group podcast: Bringing critical business news, thoughtful analysis, and valuable strategic insights for business leaders throughout Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the Quad Cities. For more information, visit corridorbusiness.com.

This episode was produced by the L.A.S. Media Group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For more information, visit LASMediaGroup.com.

]]>8a005a63-47ce-447c-952d-2581ba1cf764Mon, 24 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -060027:45falsefull3636Corridor Media GroupEpisode 35: Marlén Mendoza, Founder of Mendoza ConsultingEpisode 35: Marlén Mendoza, Founder of Mendoza ConsultingMeet Tom's New Best Friend: Marlén Mendoza, Founder & CEO of Mendoza Consulting

Tom and Marlén discuss her background in Chicago and how she came to the University of Iowa…even though she forgot she even applied, 
they dig into why she changed her name multiple times and how she grew to find pride in it,
 Marlén shares the story of how her, Angie Jordan, and Tasha Lard came together and reinvigorated the Iowa City South District,
 and she shares her dream of a Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for the Corridor.

This podcast is sponsored by West Bank, a community bank providing services to consumers and small- to medium-sized businesses throughout Iowa and Minnesota. For more information, visit westbankstrong.com.

This is Tom Cilek's New Best Friend, the monthly podcast from the Corridor Media Group. Meet Tom Cilek - he's the senior vice president of a bank, a reformed lawyer, and one of the Corridor's most connected business leaders. He loves making new friends, and making things happen in Eastern Iowa. Catch his inside conversations with the region's leading business minds in this hit monthly podcast.

This is a Corridor Media Group podcast: Bringing critical business news, thoughtful analysis, and valuable strategic insights for business leaders throughout Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the Quad Cities. For more information, visit corridorbusiness.com.

This episode was produced by the L.A.S. Media Group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For more information, visit LASMediaGroup.com.

]]>Meet Tom's New Best Friend: Marlén Mendoza, Founder & CEO of Mendoza Consulting

Tom and Marlén discuss her background in Chicago and how she came to the University of Iowa…even though she forgot she even applied, 
they dig into why she changed her name multiple times and how she grew to find pride in it,
 Marlén shares the story of how her, Angie Jordan, and Tasha Lard came together and reinvigorated the Iowa City South District,
 and she shares her dream of a Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for the Corridor.

This podcast is sponsored by West Bank, a community bank providing services to consumers and small- to medium-sized businesses throughout Iowa and Minnesota. For more information, visit westbankstrong.com.

This is Tom Cilek's New Best Friend, the monthly podcast from the Corridor Media Group. Meet Tom Cilek - he's the senior vice president of a bank, a reformed lawyer, and one of the Corridor's most connected business leaders. He loves making new friends, and making things happen in Eastern Iowa. Catch his inside conversations with the region's leading business minds in this hit monthly podcast.

This is a Corridor Media Group podcast: Bringing critical business news, thoughtful analysis, and valuable strategic insights for business leaders throughout Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the Quad Cities. For more information, visit corridorbusiness.com.

This episode was produced by the L.A.S. Media Group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For more information, visit LASMediaGroup.com.

]]>eeb36e53-4af8-47ba-84e2-e408b4c25396Thu, 01 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -060034:17falsefull3535Corridor Media GroupEpisode 34: Gary Barta, Athletic Director at the University of IowaEpisode 34: Gary Barta, Athletic Director at the University of IowaMeet Tom's New Best Friend: Gary Barta, Athletic Director at the University of Iowa.

Tom and Gary discuss his background and how he made his way from Minnesota to Iowa, the University’s recent athletic successes and areas for growth,
 Gary shares his thoughts on the new Name, Image, and Likeness regulations for student athletes, 
and they chat about how Gary strives for his student athletes to "Win, Graduate, and Do It Right."

This podcast is sponsored by West Bank, a community bank providing services to consumers and small- to medium-sized businesses throughout Iowa and Minnesota. For more information, visit westbankstrong.com.

This is Tom Cilek's New Best Friend, the monthly podcast from the Corridor Media Group. Meet Tom Cilek - he's the senior vice president of a bank, a reformed lawyer, and one of the Corridor's most connected business leaders. He loves making new friends, and making things happen in Eastern Iowa. Catch his inside conversations with the region's leading business minds in this hit monthly podcast.

This is a Corridor Media Group podcast: Bringing critical business news, thoughtful analysis, and valuable strategic insights for business leaders throughout Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the Quad Cities. For more information, visit corridorbusiness.com.

This episode was produced by the L.A.S. Media Group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For more information, visit LASMediaGroup.com.

]]>Meet Tom's New Best Friend: Gary Barta, Athletic Director at the University of Iowa.

Tom and Gary discuss his background and how he made his way from Minnesota to Iowa, the University’s recent athletic successes and areas for growth,
 Gary shares his thoughts on the new Name, Image, and Likeness regulations for student athletes, 
and they chat about how Gary strives for his student athletes to "Win, Graduate, and Do It Right."

This podcast is sponsored by West Bank, a community bank providing services to consumers and small- to medium-sized businesses throughout Iowa and Minnesota. For more information, visit westbankstrong.com.

This is Tom Cilek's New Best Friend, the monthly podcast from the Corridor Media Group. Meet Tom Cilek - he's the senior vice president of a bank, a reformed lawyer, and one of the Corridor's most connected business leaders. He loves making new friends, and making things happen in Eastern Iowa. Catch his inside conversations with the region's leading business minds in this hit monthly podcast.

This is a Corridor Media Group podcast: Bringing critical business news, thoughtful analysis, and valuable strategic insights for business leaders throughout Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the Quad Cities. For more information, visit corridorbusiness.com.

This episode was produced by the L.A.S. Media Group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For more information, visit LASMediaGroup.com.

]]>61b22eef-221c-44a4-87f1-f237fbf4c74cThu, 27 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -060034:43falsefull3434Corridor Media GroupEpisode 33: Tasha Lard, Owner of JD Beauty SupplyEpisode 33: Tasha Lard, Owner of JD Beauty SupplyMeet Tom's New Best Friend: Tasha Lard, Owner of JD Beauty Supply and a leader of the Iowa City South Business District.

Tom talks to Tasha about her personal journey including how she became the owner of her own business by identifying a need. Additionally, Tasha shares how she's been working to elevate Iowa City's South Business District, how she has started a group called the Black Professionals of Johnson and Linn County, and we get an inside look into the life of this local leader.

This podcast is sponsored by West Bank, a community bank providing services to consumers and small- to medium-sized businesses throughout Iowa and Minnesota. For more information, visit westbankstrong.com.

This is Tom Cilek's New Best Friend, the monthly podcast from the Corridor Media Group. Meet Tom Cilek - he's the senior vice president of a bank, a reformed lawyer, and one of the Corridor's most connected business leaders. He loves making new friends, and making things happen in Eastern Iowa. Catch his inside conversations with the region's leading business minds in this hit monthly podcast.

This is a Corridor Media Group podcast: Bringing critical business news, thoughtful analysis, and valuable strategic insights for business leaders throughout Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the Quad Cities. For more information, visit corridorbusiness.com.

This episode was produced by the L.A.S. Media Group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For more information, visit LASMediaGroup.com.

]]>Meet Tom's New Best Friend: Tasha Lard, Owner of JD Beauty Supply and a leader of the Iowa City South Business District.

Tom talks to Tasha about her personal journey including how she became the owner of her own business by identifying a need. Additionally, Tasha shares how she's been working to elevate Iowa City's South Business District, how she has started a group called the Black Professionals of Johnson and Linn County, and we get an inside look into the life of this local leader.

This podcast is sponsored by West Bank, a community bank providing services to consumers and small- to medium-sized businesses throughout Iowa and Minnesota. For more information, visit westbankstrong.com.

This is Tom Cilek's New Best Friend, the monthly podcast from the Corridor Media Group. Meet Tom Cilek - he's the senior vice president of a bank, a reformed lawyer, and one of the Corridor's most connected business leaders. He loves making new friends, and making things happen in Eastern Iowa. Catch his inside conversations with the region's leading business minds in this hit monthly podcast.

This is a Corridor Media Group podcast: Bringing critical business news, thoughtful analysis, and valuable strategic insights for business leaders throughout Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the Quad Cities. For more information, visit corridorbusiness.com.

This episode was produced by the L.A.S. Media Group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For more information, visit LASMediaGroup.com.

]]>ca63c4e8-57e9-4bf2-99ee-b9b2e43ea080Tue, 28 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -060022:45falsefull3333Corridor Media GroupEpisode 32: Jennifer Banta, President of United Way of Johnson and Washington CountiesEpisode 32: Jennifer Banta, President of United Way of Johnson and Washington CountiesMeet Tom's New Best Friend: Jennifer Banta, President and CEO of United Way of Johnson and Washington Counties.

Tom talks to Jennifer about her work with United Way since she began back in November, including an inside look at their fundraising efforts, how they serve multiple counties, and their current initiatives in providing access to education, healthcare, and financial stability. Additionally, Jennifer shares a bit about herself, including why she decided to call Iowa home, her work as a Master Gardener, and how she has inadvertently started a prairie movement. 

This podcast is sponsored by West Bank, a community bank providing services to consumers and small- to medium-sized businesses throughout Iowa and Minnesota. For more information, visit westbankstrong.com.

This is Tom Cilek's New Best Friend, the monthly podcast from the Corridor Media Group. Meet Tom Cilek - he's the senior vice president of a bank, a reformed lawyer, and one of the Corridor's most connected business leaders. He loves making new friends, and making things happen in Eastern Iowa. Catch his inside conversations with the region's leading business minds in this hit monthly podcast.

This is a Corridor Media Group podcast: Bringing critical business news, thoughtful analysis, and valuable strategic insights for business leaders throughout Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the Quad Cities. For more information, visit corridorbusiness.com.

This episode was produced by the L.A.S. Media Group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For more information, visit LASMediaGroup.com.

]]>Meet Tom's New Best Friend: Jennifer Banta, President and CEO of United Way of Johnson and Washington Counties.

Tom talks to Jennifer about her work with United Way since she began back in November, including an inside look at their fundraising efforts, how they serve multiple counties, and their current initiatives in providing access to education, healthcare, and financial stability. Additionally, Jennifer shares a bit about herself, including why she decided to call Iowa home, her work as a Master Gardener, and how she has inadvertently started a prairie movement. 

This podcast is sponsored by West Bank, a community bank providing services to consumers and small- to medium-sized businesses throughout Iowa and Minnesota. For more information, visit westbankstrong.com.

This is Tom Cilek's New Best Friend, the monthly podcast from the Corridor Media Group. Meet Tom Cilek - he's the senior vice president of a bank, a reformed lawyer, and one of the Corridor's most connected business leaders. He loves making new friends, and making things happen in Eastern Iowa. Catch his inside conversations with the region's leading business minds in this hit monthly podcast.

This is a Corridor Media Group podcast: Bringing critical business news, thoughtful analysis, and valuable strategic insights for business leaders throughout Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the Quad Cities. For more information, visit corridorbusiness.com.

This episode was produced by the L.A.S. Media Group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For more information, visit LASMediaGroup.com.

]]>73eee655-9b81-49c1-b46c-707911800958Tue, 28 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -060023:40falsefull3232Corridor Media GroupEpisode 31: Jim MondanaroEpisode 31: Jim MondanaroMeet Tom's New Best Friend: Jim Mondanaro, celebrated entrepreneur and restauratuer from Iowa City.

Tom talks to Jim about his incredible career, how he looks to fill the needs of the community, what his hopes are for his current project, Reunion Brewing Company, and he shares some wisdom for aspiring professionals.

This podcast is sponsored by West Bank, a community bank providing services to consumers and small- to medium-sized businesses throughout Iowa and Minnesota. For more information, visit westbankstrong.com.

This is Tom Cilek's New Best Friend, the monthly podcast from the Corridor Media Group. Meet Tom Cilek - he's the senior vice president of a bank, a reformed lawyer, and one of the Corridor's most connected business leaders. He loves making new friends, and making things happen in Eastern Iowa. Catch his inside conversations with the region's leading business minds in this hit monthly podcast.

This is a Corridor Media Group podcast: Bringing critical business news, thoughtful analysis, and valuable strategic insights for business leaders throughout Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the Quad Cities. For more information, visit corridorbusiness.com.

This episode was produced by the L.A.S. Media Group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For more information, visit LASMediaGroup.com.

]]>Meet Tom's New Best Friend: Jim Mondanaro, celebrated entrepreneur and restauratuer from Iowa City.

Tom talks to Jim about his incredible career, how he looks to fill the needs of the community, what his hopes are for his current project, Reunion Brewing Company, and he shares some wisdom for aspiring professionals.

This podcast is sponsored by West Bank, a community bank providing services to consumers and small- to medium-sized businesses throughout Iowa and Minnesota. For more information, visit westbankstrong.com.

This is Tom Cilek's New Best Friend, the monthly podcast from the Corridor Media Group. Meet Tom Cilek - he's the senior vice president of a bank, a reformed lawyer, and one of the Corridor's most connected business leaders. He loves making new friends, and making things happen in Eastern Iowa. Catch his inside conversations with the region's leading business minds in this hit monthly podcast.

This is a Corridor Media Group podcast: Bringing critical business news, thoughtful analysis, and valuable strategic insights for business leaders throughout Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the Quad Cities. For more information, visit corridorbusiness.com.

This episode was produced by the L.A.S. Media Group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For more information, visit LASMediaGroup.com.

]]>d5710d0e-d0fb-43fa-b543-0fbbf919edafTue, 15 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -060026:15falsefull3131Corridor Media GroupEpisode 30: Gavin McGrathEpisode 30: Gavin McGrathMeet Tom's New Best Friend: Gavin McGrath, General Manager within the McGrath Family of Auto Dealerships. 

Tom talks to Gavin about his experiences as a college athlete at the University of Iowa and how those experiences have influenced his professional career, how the McGrath Family separates their dealerships from the competition and approaches their unique marketing strategies, and what the future may hold for him within the community.

This podcast is sponsored by West Bank, a community bank providing services to consumers and small- to medium-sized businesses throughout Iowa and Minnesota. For more information, visit westbankstrong.com.

This is Tom Cilek's New Best Friend, the monthly podcast from the Corridor Media Group. Meet Tom Cilek - he's the senior vice president of a bank, a reformed lawyer, and one of the Corridor's most connected business leaders. He loves making new friends, and making things happen in Eastern Iowa. Catch his inside conversations with the region's leading business minds in this hit monthly podcast.

This is a Corridor Media Group podcast: Bringing critical business news, thoughtful analysis, and valuable strategic insights for business leaders throughout Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the Quad Cities. For more information, visit corridorbusiness.com.

This episode was produced by the L.A.S. Media Group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For more information, visit LASMediaGroup.com.

]]>Meet Tom's New Best Friend: Gavin McGrath, General Manager within the McGrath Family of Auto Dealerships. 

Tom talks to Gavin about his experiences as a college athlete at the University of Iowa and how those experiences have influenced his professional career, how the McGrath Family separates their dealerships from the competition and approaches their unique marketing strategies, and what the future may hold for him within the community.

This podcast is sponsored by West Bank, a community bank providing services to consumers and small- to medium-sized businesses throughout Iowa and Minnesota. For more information, visit westbankstrong.com.

This is Tom Cilek's New Best Friend, the monthly podcast from the Corridor Media Group. Meet Tom Cilek - he's the senior vice president of a bank, a reformed lawyer, and one of the Corridor's most connected business leaders. He loves making new friends, and making things happen in Eastern Iowa. Catch his inside conversations with the region's leading business minds in this hit monthly podcast.

This is a Corridor Media Group podcast: Bringing critical business news, thoughtful analysis, and valuable strategic insights for business leaders throughout Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the Quad Cities. For more information, visit corridorbusiness.com.

This episode was produced by the L.A.S. Media Group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For more information, visit LASMediaGroup.com.

]]>a67a5d41-0ff3-4569-904b-c453a488b33dWed, 28 Sep 2022 06:00:00 -060027:50falsefull3030Corridor Media GroupEpisode 29: Matt GatensEpisode 29: Matt GatensMeet Tom's New Best Friend: Matt Gatens, The University of Iowa Men's Basketball Assistant Coach.

Tom talks to Matt about his standout athletic career as a Hawkeye himself, his time coaching at Drake University, and his triumphant return to Iowa Men's Basketball. Matt also shares what motivates and inspires him, how we's navigating a newly expanded family, and what the future might hold for him.

This podcast is sponsored by West Bank, a community bank providing services to consumers and small- to medium-sized businesses throughout Iowa and Minnesota. For more information, visit westbankstrong.com.

This is Tom Cilek's New Best Friend, the monthly podcast from the Corridor Media Group. Meet Tom Cilek - he's the senior vice president of a bank, a reformed lawyer, and one of the Corridor's most connected business leaders. He loves making new friends, and making things happen in Eastern Iowa. Catch his inside conversations with the region's leading business minds in this hit monthly podcast.

This is a Corridor Media Group podcast: Bringing critical business news, thoughtful analysis, and valuable strategic insights for business leaders throughout Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the Quad Cities. For more information, visit corridorbusiness.com.

This episode was produced by the L.A.S. Media Group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For more information, visit LASMediaGroup.com.

]]>Meet Tom's New Best Friend: Matt Gatens, The University of Iowa Men's Basketball Assistant Coach.

Tom talks to Matt about his standout athletic career as a Hawkeye himself, his time coaching at Drake University, and his triumphant return to Iowa Men's Basketball. Matt also shares what motivates and inspires him, how we's navigating a newly expanded family, and what the future might hold for him.

This podcast is sponsored by West Bank, a community bank providing services to consumers and small- to medium-sized businesses throughout Iowa and Minnesota. For more information, visit westbankstrong.com.

This is Tom Cilek's New Best Friend, the monthly podcast from the Corridor Media Group. Meet Tom Cilek - he's the senior vice president of a bank, a reformed lawyer, and one of the Corridor's most connected business leaders. He loves making new friends, and making things happen in Eastern Iowa. Catch his inside conversations with the region's leading business minds in this hit monthly podcast.

This is a Corridor Media Group podcast: Bringing critical business news, thoughtful analysis, and valuable strategic insights for business leaders throughout Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the Quad Cities. For more information, visit corridorbusiness.com.

This episode was produced by the L.A.S. Media Group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For more information, visit LASMediaGroup.com.

]]>a8fa94fd-fbeb-47c1-b063-51ee41b30244Wed, 17 Aug 2022 14:00:00 -060029:18falsefull2929Corridor Media GroupEpisode 28: Angie JordanEpisode 28: Angie JordanMeet Tom's New Best Friend: Angie Jordan, Founder and CEO of Banjo Knits Empowerment, LLC.

Tom talks to Angie about her work in Iowa City’s South District Neighborhood Association,  including forming a SSMID (Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District) for the area and overseeing the popular Diversity Market that boasts over 60 vendors. The duo also explores Angie’s story, what motivates her, and how she’s trying to change the narrative in her own way.

This podcast is sponsored by West Bank, a community bank providing services to consumers and small- to medium-sized businesses throughout Iowa and Minnesota. For more information, visit westbankstrong.com.

This is Tom Cilek's New Best Friend, the monthly podcast from the Corridor Media Group. Meet Tom Cilek - he's the senior vice president of a bank, a reformed lawyer, and one of the Corridor's most connected business leaders. He loves making new friends, and making things happen in Eastern Iowa. Catch his inside conversations with the region's leading business minds in this hit monthly podcast.

This is a Corridor Media Group podcast: Bringing critical business news, thoughtful analysis, and valuable strategic insights for business leaders throughout Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the Quad Cities. For more information, visit corridorbusiness.com.

This episode was produced by the L.A.S. Media Group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For more information, visit LASMediaGroup.com.

]]>Meet Tom's New Best Friend: Angie Jordan, Founder and CEO of Banjo Knits Empowerment, LLC.

Tom talks to Angie about her work in Iowa City’s South District Neighborhood Association,  including forming a SSMID (Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District) for the area and overseeing the popular Diversity Market that boasts over 60 vendors. The duo also explores Angie’s story, what motivates her, and how she’s trying to change the narrative in her own way.

This podcast is sponsored by West Bank, a community bank providing services to consumers and small- to medium-sized businesses throughout Iowa and Minnesota. For more information, visit westbankstrong.com.

This is Tom Cilek's New Best Friend, the monthly podcast from the Corridor Media Group. Meet Tom Cilek - he's the senior vice president of a bank, a reformed lawyer, and one of the Corridor's most connected business leaders. He loves making new friends, and making things happen in Eastern Iowa. Catch his inside conversations with the region's leading business minds in this hit monthly podcast.

This is a Corridor Media Group podcast: Bringing critical business news, thoughtful analysis, and valuable strategic insights for business leaders throughout Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the Quad Cities. For more information, visit corridorbusiness.com.

This episode was produced by the L.A.S. Media Group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For more information, visit LASMediaGroup.com.

]]>6b48bfbd-0dfd-4bc6-9bdb-a809c0482a31Mon, 27 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -060028:52falsefull2828Corridor Media GroupEpisode 27: Meghann FosterEpisode 27: Meghann FosterMeet Tom's New Best Friend: Meghann Foster. Meghann is mayor of the City of Coralville. Tom and Meghann sit down to discuss her background growing up on a farm in Northern Iowa, her journey getting involved in her community to make a difference, and what being the first female mayor of Coralville means for the future.

This podcast is sponsored by West Bank, a community bank providing services to consumers and small- to medium-sized businesses throughout Iowa and Minnesota. For more information, visit westbankstrong.com.

This is Tom Cilek's New Best Friend, the monthly podcast from the Corridor Media Group. Meet Tom Cilek - he's the senior vice president of a bank, a reformed lawyer, and one of the Corridor's most connected business leaders. He loves making new friends, and making things happen in Eastern Iowa. Catch his inside conversations with the region's leading business minds in this hit monthly podcast.

This is a Corridor Media Group podcast: Bringing critical business news, thoughtful analysis, and valuable strategic insights for business leaders throughout Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the Quad Cities. For more information, visit corridorbusiness.com.

This episode was produced by the L.A.S. Media Group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For more information, visit LASMediaGroup.com.

]]>Meet Tom's New Best Friend: Meghann Foster. Meghann is mayor of the City of Coralville. Tom and Meghann sit down to discuss her background growing up on a farm in Northern Iowa, her journey getting involved in her community to make a difference, and what being the first female mayor of Coralville means for the future.

This podcast is sponsored by West Bank, a community bank providing services to consumers and small- to medium-sized businesses throughout Iowa and Minnesota. For more information, visit westbankstrong.com.

This is Tom Cilek's New Best Friend, the monthly podcast from the Corridor Media Group. Meet Tom Cilek - he's the senior vice president of a bank, a reformed lawyer, and one of the Corridor's most connected business leaders. He loves making new friends, and making things happen in Eastern Iowa. Catch his inside conversations with the region's leading business minds in this hit monthly podcast.

This is a Corridor Media Group podcast: Bringing critical business news, thoughtful analysis, and valuable strategic insights for business leaders throughout Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the Quad Cities. For more information, visit corridorbusiness.com.

This episode was produced by the L.A.S. Media Group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For more information, visit LASMediaGroup.com.

]]>6e373df7-f24f-44d5-bace-46f2c6730610Wed, 08 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -060022:35falsefull2727Corridor Media GroupEpisode 26: Jerry FleagleEpisode 26: Jerry FleagleMeet Tom's New Best Friend: Jerry Fleagle. Jerry is the President & CEO of the Hoover Presidential Foundation. Tom talks to Jerry about his previous experience in the grocery store industry, why having a presidential museum in West Branch is so important, the exciting future of the organization, and how President Hoover impacts his personal philosophy.

This podcast is sponsored by West Bank, a community bank providing services to consumers and small- to medium-sized businesses throughout Iowa and Minnesota. For more information, visit westbankstrong.com.

This is Tom Cilek's New Best Friend, the monthly podcast from the Corridor Media Group. Meet Tom Cilek - he's the senior vice president of a bank, a reformed lawyer, and one of the Corridor's most connected business leaders. He loves making new friends, and making things happen in Eastern Iowa. Catch his inside conversations with the region's leading business minds in this hit monthly podcast.

This is a Corridor Media Group podcast: Bringing critical business news, thoughtful analysis, and valuable strategic insights for business leaders throughout Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the Quad Cities. For more information, visit corridorbusiness.com.

This episode was produced by the L.A.S. Media Group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For more information, visit LASMediaGroup.com.

]]>Meet Tom's New Best Friend: Jerry Fleagle. Jerry is the President & CEO of the Hoover Presidential Foundation. Tom talks to Jerry about his previous experience in the grocery store industry, why having a presidential museum in West Branch is so important, the exciting future of the organization, and how President Hoover impacts his personal philosophy.

This podcast is sponsored by West Bank, a community bank providing services to consumers and small- to medium-sized businesses throughout Iowa and Minnesota. For more information, visit westbankstrong.com.

This is Tom Cilek's New Best Friend, the monthly podcast from the Corridor Media Group. Meet Tom Cilek - he's the senior vice president of a bank, a reformed lawyer, and one of the Corridor's most connected business leaders. He loves making new friends, and making things happen in Eastern Iowa. Catch his inside conversations with the region's leading business minds in this hit monthly podcast.

This is a Corridor Media Group podcast: Bringing critical business news, thoughtful analysis, and valuable strategic insights for business leaders throughout Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the Quad Cities. For more information, visit corridorbusiness.com.

This episode was produced by the L.A.S. Media Group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For more information, visit LASMediaGroup.com.

]]>f164b108-766e-45f4-b221-b7db3238412dWed, 01 Jun 2022 13:00:00 -060029:17falsefull2626Corridor Media GroupEpisode 25: Jordan MontgomeryEpisode 25: Jordan MontgomeryMeet Tom's new best friend: Jordan Montgomery, owner of Montgomery Companies. Jordan is a highly regarded performance coach and keynote speaker whose clients include business executives, sales organizations, and entrepreneurs. Join Tom and Jordan as they explore his work, dive into what inspires him, and Jordan shares some meaningful insight into how past experiences have shaped his present and future.

This podcast is sponsored by West Bank, a community bank providing services to consumers and small- to medium-sized businesses throughout Iowa and Minnesota. For more information, visit westbankstrong.com.

This is Tom Cilek's New Best Friend, the monthly podcast from the Corridor Media Group. Meet Tom Cilek - he's the senior vice president of a bank, a reformed lawyer, and one of the Corridor's most connected business leaders. He loves making new friends, and making things happen in Eastern Iowa. Catch his inside conversations with the region's leading business minds in this hit monthly podcast.

This is a Corridor Media Group podcast: Bringing critical business news, thoughtful analysis, and valuable strategic insights for business leaders throughout Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the Quad Cities. For more information, visit corridorbusiness.com.

This episode was produced by the L.A.S. Media Group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For more information, visit LASMediaGroup.com.

]]>Meet Tom's new best friend: Jordan Montgomery, owner of Montgomery Companies. Jordan is a highly regarded performance coach and keynote speaker whose clients include business executives, sales organizations, and entrepreneurs. Join Tom and Jordan as they explore his work, dive into what inspires him, and Jordan shares some meaningful insight into how past experiences have shaped his present and future.

This podcast is sponsored by West Bank, a community bank providing services to consumers and small- to medium-sized businesses throughout Iowa and Minnesota. For more information, visit westbankstrong.com.

This is Tom Cilek's New Best Friend, the monthly podcast from the Corridor Media Group. Meet Tom Cilek - he's the senior vice president of a bank, a reformed lawyer, and one of the Corridor's most connected business leaders. He loves making new friends, and making things happen in Eastern Iowa. Catch his inside conversations with the region's leading business minds in this hit monthly podcast.

This is a Corridor Media Group podcast: Bringing critical business news, thoughtful analysis, and valuable strategic insights for business leaders throughout Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the Quad Cities. For more information, visit corridorbusiness.com.

This episode was produced by the L.A.S. Media Group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For more information, visit LASMediaGroup.com.

]]>96841b55-b5c1-43c2-9c24-cd8a03c9f3a3Fri, 20 May 2022 06:00:00 -060030:51falsefullCorridor Media GroupEpisode 24: Ruthina MaloneEpisode 24: Ruthina Malonetag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1228051102Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:08:44 -060032:46falsefullIn the latest episode, Tom sits down with Ruthina Malone, Department Administrator for the University of Iowa Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences and member of the Iowa City Community School District Board. Tom talks to Ruthina about her passion for her work with the school board, how she has used her second term to make sure the progress of the district keeps moving forward, her thoughts on reality television, and why she refuses to get her driver’s license. Sponsored by West Bank.Corridor Business JournalEpisode 23: Lisa BluderEpisode 23: Lisa Bludertag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1191873184Fri, 07 Jan 2022 05:05:20 -060039:03falsefullIn the latest episode, Tom sits down with Lisa Bluder, head coach of the women's basketball program at the University of Iowa. Tom talks to Lisa about the beginning of her career and how she became a successful collegiate basketball coach at a young age, the current state of the Iowa Women’s Basketball Program, and what the future holds for her and the team. The two also discuss her family, her opinions on the matter of “Name, Image, and Likeness”, and why she believes women’s basketball is the purest form of the sport. Sponsored by West Bank.Corridor Business JournalEpisode 22: Brad KunkelEpisode 22: Brad Kunkeltag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1168813462Mon, 29 Nov 2021 17:27:27 -060029:56falsefullIn the latest episode, Tom sits down with Brad Kunkel, sheriff for Johnson County. Tom talks to Brad about his background and family, his experience running for sheriff, what a day in the life of a sheriff looks like, how he has navigated the COVID-19 pandemic and limited space in the Johnson County jail, and how he views his relationship, and the relationship of officers, with the public. Sponsored by West Bank.Corridor Business JournalEpisode 21: Jason MansonEpisode 21: Jason Mansontag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1147303231Sun, 24 Oct 2021 20:40:33 -060025:10falsefullIn the latest episode, Tom sits down with Jason Manson, director of player development for the University of Iowa Football Program, to talk about how Jason's previous experience as a Hawkeye and football player has prepared him for his current role, the ways student athletes are impacted by social media, how new rules around the use of name, image, and likeness for collegiate athletes is affecting his work with students, and how his children are already carrying on the family sports legacy. Sponsored by West Bank.Corridor Business JournalEpisode 20: John LundellEpisode 20: John Lundelltag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1131631705Mon, 27 Sep 2021 01:48:58 -060028:07falsefullIn the latest episode, Tom sits down with Coralville Mayor John Lundell to talk about his work as mayor, how he and his team have worked in the wake of the area’s floods, and what partnership means to the city. The two also discuss John’s passion for woodworking, his experience as a firefighter, and his friendship with President Joe Biden. Sponsored by West Bank.Corridor Business JournalEpisode 19: Geoff FruinEpisode 19: Geoff Fruintag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1111373488Mon, 23 Aug 2021 19:08:21 -060028:56falsefullBanker and master connector Tom Cilek is back with a new edition of “Tom Cilek’s New Best Friend,” featuring Geoff Fruin, City Manager of Iowa City. Tom talks to Geoff about his work as city manager for the past five years, the city improvement projects that are currently underway, and how the city has navigated both the pandemic and social movements of the past 18 months. The two also discuss what drives local leadership and how the city’s leadership is looking toward the future. Sponsored by West Bank.Corridor Business JournalEpisode 18: Matt DegnerEpisode 18: Matt Degnertag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1092173560Thu, 22 Jul 2021 15:22:17 -060026:43falsefullIn the latest episode, Tom sits down with Matt Degner, superintendent of the Iowa City Community School District, to talk about managing a school district through a pandemic and what's ahead when students return to school this fall. Sponsored by West Bank.Corridor Business JournalEpisode 17: Royceann PorterEpisode 17: Royceann Portertag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1065818833Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:28:38 -060020:16falsefullIn the latest episode, Tom sits down with Royceann Porter, the vice chair of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, to talk about her involvement in the Board of Supervisors, lessons learned from the pandemic and the Juneteenth event she’s organizing in Iowa City. Sponsored by West Bank.Corridor Business JournalEpisode 16: Josh SchambergerEpisode 16: Josh Schambergertag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1052151943Thu, 20 May 2021 14:50:05 -060033:32falsefullIn the latest episode, Tom sits down with Josh Schamberger, president and CEO of Think Iowa City, who talks about the behind-the-scenes maneuverings that brought Herky on Parade, the Iowa City Downtown District and Xtream Arena to the Corridor. Sponsored by West Bank.Corridor Business JournalEpisode 15: Jan JensenEpisode 15: Jan Jensentag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1034648584Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:28:08 -060043:09falsefullIn the latest episode, Tom sits down with Jan Jensen, the associate head women's basketball coach at the University of Iowa, about role players on a team, picking three things to be good at and why giving back is a no-brainer. Sponsored by West Bank.Corridor Business JournalEpisode 14: Broderick BinnsEpisode 14: Broderick Binnstag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1016085229Thu, 25 Mar 2021 14:33:21 -060034:56falsefullIn the latest episode, Tom sits down with Broderick Binns, director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for University of Iowa Athletics, to talk about the need for tough conversations and what it’s like to pick up the phone to create new connections to make a difference in the community.Corridor Business JournalEpisode 13: Hai HuynhEpisode 13: Hai Huynhtag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/998251501Thu, 04 Mar 2021 04:15:46 -060024:19falsefullIn the latest episode, Tom sits down with Hai Huynh to talk about her journey from Vietnam to the Coralville City Council. The mother of four will talk about her work as a paraeducator, food pantry volunteer and community project coordinator. Sponsored by West Bank.Corridor Business JournalEpisode 12: Ryan HeiarEpisode 12: Ryan Heiartag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/969912745Thu, 21 Jan 2021 15:40:07 -060023:50falsefullBanker and master connector Tom Cilek is back with a new edition of "Tom Cilek's New Best Friend," featuring Ryan Heiar, the North Liberty city administrator. In this episode, Tom and Ryan discuss motorcycles and football as well as North Liberty's past as a bedroom community and its rapid growth. Sponsored by West Bank.Corridor Business JournalEpisode 11: Bruce TeagueEpisode 11: Bruce Teaguetag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/933595111Sat, 21 Nov 2020 19:55:09 -060024:28falsefullBanker and master connector Tom Cilek is back with a new edition of “Tom Cilek’s New Best Friend,” featuring Bruce Teague, an entrepreneur and mayor of Iowa City. In this episode, Tom and Bruce discuss his arrival in Iowa City as a teenager, and working as a business owner and public official in the age of COVID and Black Lives Matter.Corridor Business JournalEpisode 10: Craig ByersEpisode 10: Craig Byerstag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/906894793Thu, 08 Oct 2020 03:32:25 -060030:09falsefullIn the latest episode of Tom Cilek’s New Best Friend, banker and master connector Tom Cilek sits down with Craig Byers, a Realtor with Q4 Real Estate, to discuss the derecho, what's happening now in the Corridor's development scene, and what he sees in the years ahead.Corridor Business JournalEpisode 9: John LohmanEpisode 9: John Lohmantag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/882740122Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:54:47 -060037:17falsefullIn the latest episode of Tom Cilek’s New Best Friend, banker and master connector Tom Cilek sits down with John Lohman, publisher and owner of the Corridor Business Journal, to discuss his time as Herky the Hawk, his decision to start a newspaper and the birth of the Creative Corridor region and brand.Corridor Business JournalEpisode 8: Mike GerdinEpisode 8: Mike Gerdintag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/862870975Thu, 23 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -060035:16falsefullIn the latest episode of Tom Cilek’s New Best Friend, banker and master connector Tom Cilek calls up Michael Gerdin, chairman and CEO of Heartland Express, to discuss his life and upbringing around trucks, his introduction to marathons and the life of a pandemic-era truck driver.Corridor Business JournalEpisode 7: Kate MorelandEpisode 7: Kate Morelandtag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/845702038Wed, 24 Jun 2020 02:18:00 -060022:22falsefullIn the latest episode of Tom Cilek’s New Best Friend, banker and master connector Tom Cilek calls up Kate Moreland, president of the Iowa City Area Development Group, to talk about the evolution of ICAD, the launch of ICR Iowa and her path to one of the top economic development jobs in the Corridor.Corridor Business JournalEpisode 6: Bob DownerEpisode 6: Bob Downertag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/825140809Thu, 21 May 2020 14:58:30 -060032:30falsefullIn the latest episode of Tom Cilek's New Best Friend, banker and master connector Tom Cilek sits down with an Iowa City institution, Bob Downer, to swap memories from the town, Bob's time on the Iowa State Board of Regents and his advice for the next generation of change agents.Corridor Business JournalEpisode 5: Kim CaskoEpisode 5: Kim Caskotag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/779199490Thu, 19 Mar 2020 20:40:48 -060029:51falsefullIn the fifth episode of Tom Cilek's New Best Friend, Tom sits down with Kim Casko, president and CEO of Iowa City Area Business Partnership, to discuss the organization's recent rebrand, what drew her to Iowa City, and the biggest challenges she hears from local businesses.Corridor Business JournalEpisode 4: Steve WestEpisode 4: Steve Westtag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/763938235Thu, 20 Feb 2020 20:09:01 -060038:06falsefullIn the fourth episode of Tom Cilek's New Best Friend, Tom sits down with Steve West, chairman of Coralville-based West Music, for a conversation about his family's beginnings in the industry, moving the needle on music accessibility and giving back to the Corridor. Presented by West Bank.Corridor Business JournalEpisode 3: Mike HodgeEpisode 3: Mike Hodgetag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/752166076Thu, 30 Jan 2020 15:41:07 -060045:52falsefullIn the third episode of Tom Cilek's New Best Friend, Tom heads to "the barn" owned by Mike Hodge, president of Hodge Construction, to swap stories about the founding of his company, his wide-ranging service projects and his formula for success. Presented by West Bank.Corridor Business JournalEpisode 2: Kelly HayworthEpisode 2: Kelly Hayworthtag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/731020069Thu, 19 Dec 2019 18:53:18 -060044:09falsefullIn the second episode of Tom Cilek's New Best Friend, Tom swaps stories with Kelly Hayworth, Coralville's city administrator, about the birth of regionalism and some early hijinks aimed at earning the area some national attention.Corridor Business JournalEpisode 1: Adam KeuneEpisode 1: Adam Keunetag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/712211647Wed, 13 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -060036:56falsefullIn the premiere of Tom Cilek's New Best Friend, Tom shares stories with Adam Keune, co-founder and chief people officer with Higher Learning Technologies, about the edtech company's origins and how a few impromptu meetings made it happen.Corridor Business Journal