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ROI’s Into the Corner Office Podcast: Powerhouse Middle Market CEOs Telling it Real—Unexpected Caree...

ROI’s Into the Corner Office Podcast: Powerhouse Middle Market CEOs Telling it Real—Unexpected Caree...

By: Brandt Handley
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The road to the middle market CEO corner office is paved with mile markers that guide in surprising, unpredictable, and some might even say “mysterious” ways! But how do you get such a widely coveted position? This is the question often heard during decades of ROI’s executive search interviews, conducted with top-level executives. ROI’s Into the Corner Office podcast is a new inspiration and answer platform which premieres visionary tales of adventure with great endings and highlights, from powerhouse CEOs driving the formidable success of the U.S. economy’s middle market sector. The CEOs behind this impressive growth reveal insights which equipped them to lead their organizations. Showcasing dynamic leadership stories, Into the Corner Office dives into the heart of what informed and formed these CEOs. Guests share their backgrounds, talk about their early years, and explore what shaped them before they were known for their successes in growing, developing, and leading extraordinary mi...Copyright Resource Options International, Inc. | Executive Recruiting | Middle Market | CEO Career Journeys Career Success Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership
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  • Bill Remy, CEO, TBM Consulting Group
    Jul 1 2025

    Bill Remy is the CEO of TBM Consulting Group and serves on the TBM Board of Directors. His career expertise includes deep knowledge of operational performance improvement, site transitions, acquisition integration, new product development and supply chain management.

    Expertise

    His leadership roles span complex, multi-faceted manufacturing and supply chain operations across industries such as aerospace and defense, railway, industrial and agricultural equipment, technology and process automation.

    Bill Remy is both an accomplished business executive and leader who is frequently called upon for his credible voice, honesty, pragmatism and for his ability to leverage operational excellence and continuous improvement for long term profitable growth. He is highly competitive, has a bias for action and strongly believes that speed wins every time. Bill encourages his organization and his clients to accelerate their capabilities for driving change, increasing flexibility, and incorporating responsiveness into everything they do.

    As former president of Thayer Aerospace, Bill doubled revenue in six years, expanded into Mexico, improved profitability and increased inventory turns. He integrated the supply chain into a web-based pull system, consolidated divisions and implemented an ERP system. Earlier in his career, Bill held progressively responsible roles in operations including Vice President of Continuous Improvement at Invensys, Vice President of Operations at Learjet/Bombardier, Production Manager Lockheed Arizona Missile Facility, and Materials Manager at Allied-Signal Aerospace.

    Bill holds both a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees in Industrial Engineering from Oklahoma State University. He serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Pancon Corporation and on the Oklahoma State University /deans Advisory Board for the College of Engineering. He has over 25 years of leadership experience in general management and manufacturing operations.

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    49 mins
  • David Stanford, Founder, RealFoundations
    Jun 18 2025

    David Stanford is a founder and Enterprise Managing Consultant with RealFoundations and brings over 35 years of experience providing strategic financial and operational improvement services to clients in the property and building industries. David is the Chief Growth Officer of RealFoundations, with the primary responsibility to initiate new solutions and grow the RF Network of people, partners, clients, and industry participants. He is also responsible for the corporate development activities of the firm. Additionally, he is responsible for implementing the global presence and alliance program of RealFoundations.

    David is highly experienced in providing large-scale operational and digital improvement services to private and global real estate owner/operators and institutional investors. He has directed client teams in the execution of large business improvement projects, long-range digital capital plans, packaged technology selections, and solution implementations. David is also highly experienced in assisting management teams with strategy, development, and operating model transformations. Some of his clients include the most respected real estate organizations in the world, including Blackstone, GIC, J.P. Morgan, Greystar, Walmart, KIMCO, Hines Interests, Brookfield and Invitation Homes.

    Prior to founding RealFoundations, David was a Partner of Ernst & Young’s real estate practice in Dallas. He also worked in the Transaction Advisory group of Kenneth Leventhal & Company.

    David graduated from Baylor University with a BBA in Finance & Accounting.

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    49 mins
  • Re-Release: Buzz Bradley, CEO, Zpacks Corporation
    Jun 3 2025

    At the time of this recording, Buzz Bradley as CEO of Zpacks Corporation. He is now the CEO of True Access. A natural at sales, marketing, and helping clients maximize product and service offerings, Buzz Bradley has an extensive career helping grow and lead middle market manufacturing organizations. From Account Manager to Sales leadership roles and up through the executive suite, Buzz’s strong customer service focus, eye for details, and innovative, entrepreneurial spirit have allowed him to adroitly manage production, people, and profits. Buzz has been the CEO of Zpacks Corporation, an industry-leading manufacturer of ultralight backpacking equipment since 2015. Buzz lives in Gilbert, Arizona with his family and is passionately invRe-olved in charitable service.

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    30 mins
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