https://simplecast.com Rising Stars Class of 2021 News/Talk 760 WJR and the Detroit Economic Club are proud to recognize our 2021 class of Rising Stars! We’re honoring 10 local leaders ~ all of them under the age of 40 ~ for the impact they’re making in their industry, community, and family. en Mon, 16 Aug 2021 19:00:00 +0000 Wed, 1 Feb 2023 12:58:07 +0000 https://rising-stars.simplecast.com Rising Stars Class of 2021 https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/51e42878-f1e7-4a15-8016-b011524d9dac/dadc3b26-121c-46ae-bf8e-826ca304093d/3000x3000/risingstarspodtileedit.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://rising-stars.simplecast.com episodic News/Talk 760 WJR and the Detroit Economic Club are proud to recognize our 2021 class of Rising Stars! We’re honoring 10 local leaders ~ all of them under the age of 40 ~ for the impact they’re making in their industry, community, and family. Cumulus Media Detroit no https://feeds.simplecast.com/2sBxFDOF Cumulus Broadcasting curtis.paul@cumulus.com bbd974f0-a074-46f8-a07a-07099bfca7bc Rising Stars ~ Angie Perkins Mon, 16 Aug 2021 19:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Broadcasting) https://rising-stars.simplecast.com/episodes/rising-stars-angie-perkins-xjx0B63H Rising Stars ~ Angie Perkins Cumulus Broadcasting 00:07:00 August 16, 2021 ~ Angie Perkins speaks with Guy Gordon about her role as the Associate Relationship Manager, AVP for PNC Financial Services Group and how her dedication to attracting and retaining diverse talent impacts her organization. Angie also talks about her recent appointment as one of the Detroit Economic Club’s 2021 Rising Stars August 16, 2021 ~ Angie Perkins speaks with Guy Gordon about her role as the Associate Relationship Manager, AVP for PNC Financial Services Group and how her dedication to attracting and retaining diverse talent impacts her organization. Angie also talks about her recent appointment as one of the Detroit Economic Club’s 2021 Rising Stars no full 10 591da401-7c72-472d-ae74-28af224a42fc Rising Stars ~ Alex Goldsmith Mon, 9 Aug 2021 19:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Broadcasting) https://rising-stars.simplecast.com/episodes/rising-stars-alex-goldsmith-H3Yv_KtE Rising Stars ~ Alex Goldsmith Cumulus Broadcasting 00:06:42 August 9, 2021 ~ Alex Goldsmith speaks with Guy Gordon about his role as the Executive Director of New City Kids Detroit and how he chose to launch the new Detroit location against the challenges of the pandemic to help kids that needed support socially and academically. Alex also talks about his recent appointment as one of the Detroit Economic Club’s 2021 Rising Stars. August 9, 2021 ~ Alex Goldsmith speaks with Guy Gordon about his role as the Executive Director of New City Kids Detroit and how he chose to launch the new Detroit location against the challenges of the pandemic to help kids that needed support socially and academically. Alex also talks about his recent appointment as one of the Detroit Economic Club’s 2021 Rising Stars. no full 9 aa0f89b7-563c-42b0-802c-693a7d7e1175 Rising Stars ~ Katie Gandy Mon, 2 Aug 2021 18:13:37 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Broadcasting) https://rising-stars.simplecast.com/episodes/rising-stars-katie-gandy-b9weU7vZ Rising Stars ~ Katie Gandy Cumulus Broadcasting 00:06:20 August 2, 2021 ~ Katie Gandy speaks with Guy Gordon about her position as Senior Community Engagement Specialist with Barton Malow and how she impacts her industry by encouraging more female and minority apprentices to engage with her organization's projects. Katie also talks about her recent appointment as one of the Detroit Economic Club’s 2021 Rising Stars. August 2, 2021 ~ Katie Gandy speaks with Guy Gordon about her position as Senior Community Engagement Specialist with Barton Malow and how she impacts her industry by encouraging more female and minority apprentices to engage with her organization's projects. Katie also talks about her recent appointment as one of the Detroit Economic Club’s 2021 Rising Stars. no full 8 33a853f6-2b8e-4ecb-a807-1202bb8b47b3 Rising Stars ~ Adelaide Pascaris Mon, 26 Jul 2021 19:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Broadcasting) https://rising-stars.simplecast.com/episodes/rising-stars-adelaide-pascaris-yc7DIrCp Rising Stars ~ Adelaide Pascaris Cumulus Broadcasting 00:07:01 July 26, 2021 ~ Adelaide Pascaris speaks with Guy Gordon about her position as Senior Manager of Local Government and Community Affairs with ITC Holdings Corp. and how she enhances relationships with area communities to advance her organization's philanthropic priorities. Adelaide also talks about her recent appointment as one of the Detroit Economic Club’s 2021 Rising Stars. July 26, 2021 ~ Adelaide Pascaris speaks with Guy Gordon about her position as Senior Manager of Local Government and Community Affairs with ITC Holdings Corp. and how she enhances relationships with area communities to advance her organization's philanthropic priorities. Adelaide also talks about her recent appointment as one of the Detroit Economic Club’s 2021 Rising Stars. no full 7 7e3bf78f-084c-44fa-bd92-86a8372464f1 Rising Stars ~ Lester Booker Jr. Mon, 19 Jul 2021 19:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Broadcasting) https://rising-stars.simplecast.com/episodes/rising-stars-lester-booker-jr-zJUH5F0b Rising Stars ~ Lester Booker Jr. Cumulus Broadcasting 00:06:08 July 19, 2021 ~ Lester Booker Jr. speaks with Guy Gordon about his position as Vice President and Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Communications with Citizens Financial Group, Inc and how he shapes narratives to enhance the image of his organization to all critical audiences. Lester also talks about his recent appointment as one of the Detroit Economic Club’s 2021 Rising Stars. July 19, 2021 ~ Lester Booker Jr. speaks with Guy Gordon about his position as Vice President and Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Communications with Citizens Financial Group, Inc and how he shapes narratives to enhance the image of his organization to all critical audiences. Lester also talks about his recent appointment as one of the Detroit Economic Club’s 2021 Rising Stars. no full 6 c25b7dd0-d3dc-4677-9735-a910bae170c4 Rising Stars ~ Andrea Trudeau Mon, 12 Jul 2021 04:47:33 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Broadcasting) https://rising-stars.simplecast.com/episodes/rising-stars-andrea-trudeau-qnMGc1Zr Rising Stars ~ Andrea Trudeau Cumulus Broadcasting 00:05:23 July 12, 2021 ~ Andrea Trudeau speaks with Guy Gordon about her position as Event Services Director with the Detroit Auto Dealers Association and how she continues to elevate new auto shows and other events. Andrea also talks about her recent appointment as one of the Detroit Economic Club’s 2021 Rising Stars. July 12, 2021 ~ Andrea Trudeau speaks with Guy Gordon about her position as Event Services Director with the Detroit Auto Dealers Association and how she continues to elevate new auto shows and other events. Andrea also talks about her recent appointment as one of the Detroit Economic Club’s 2021 Rising Stars. no full 5 4d678e19-88bd-4c8f-bd8d-f70a36dd2cd3 Rising Stars ~ Sarah Zigila Mon, 5 Jul 2021 19:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Broadcasting) https://rising-stars.simplecast.com/episodes/rising-stars-sarah-zigila-u2tXGU_8 Rising Stars ~ Sarah Zigila Cumulus Broadcasting 00:04:59 July 5, 2021 ~ Sarah Zigila speaks with Guy Gordon about her position as Vice President of Operations & Partnerships for Orbis Holding Group and how she impacts her industry as a professional trainer and human resources expert. Sarah also talks about her recent appointment as one of the Detroit Economic Club’s 2021 Rising Stars. July 5, 2021 ~ Sarah Zigila speaks with Guy Gordon about her position as Vice President of Operations & Partnerships for Orbis Holding Group and how she impacts her industry as a professional trainer and human resources expert. Sarah also talks about her recent appointment as one of the Detroit Economic Club’s 2021 Rising Stars. no full 4 4ee13966-38b7-4fb9-a5b1-a847f812e442 Rising Stars ~ Liz Doerr Mon, 28 Jun 2021 19:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Broadcasting) https://rising-stars.simplecast.com/episodes/rising-stars-liz-doerr-5VKDv3qc Rising Stars ~ Liz Doerr Cumulus Broadcasting 00:06:37 June 28, 2021 ~ Liz Doerr is a regional food safety specialist for Meijer. She serves as part of the Meijer Food Safety team, contributing the focus on freshness of Meijer products and is responsible for communicating safety lessons and messages as well as building relationships with leaders within Meijer and local regulatory inspectors. Her impact is seen over 45 Meijer and Fresh Thyme retail stores and gas stations, distribution facilities, manufacturing facilities, and other areas throughout the supply chain.  June 28, 2021 ~ Liz Doerr is a regional food safety specialist for Meijer. She serves as part of the Meijer Food Safety team, contributing the focus on freshness of Meijer products and is responsible for communicating safety lessons and messages as well as building relationships with leaders within Meijer and local regulatory inspectors. Her impact is seen over 45 Meijer and Fresh Thyme retail stores and gas stations, distribution facilities, manufacturing facilities, and other areas throughout the supply chain.  no full 3 ced2be55-3162-4d09-b3bc-ba3eb21511b2 Rising Stars ~ Jay Brown Mon, 21 Jun 2021 16:33:46 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Broadcasting) https://rising-stars.simplecast.com/episodes/rising-stars-jay-brown-YscCu9pP Rising Stars ~ Jay Brown Cumulus Broadcasting 00:06:18 June 21, 2021 ~ Jay Brown speaks with Guy Gordon about his role as chief sales officer for The John L. Group, an organization that offers assistance in financial reporting and business operations to small business, non-profit, commercial, and government entities. He also talks about his recent appointment as one of the Detroit Economic Club’s 2021 Rising Stars. June 21, 2021 ~ Jay Brown speaks with Guy Gordon about his role as chief sales officer for The John L. Group, an organization that offers assistance in financial reporting and business operations to small business, non-profit, commercial, and government entities. He also talks about his recent appointment as one of the Detroit Economic Club’s 2021 Rising Stars. no full 2 b48a3b87-acd7-42cc-b032-410df4a273c2 Rising Stars ~ Lisa Peppel Lisa Peppel is a global commodity director in the purchasing department for seating supplier Adient. She manages a global team and is responsible for more than $3 billion in annual spend, covering steel and metal commodities. In this role, Lisa leads the team to achieve cost reduction and new sourcing targets; develops contingency plans for suppliers to avoid production disruptions; and resolves open commercial issues.

Lisa is a team player who leads by example. She has helped reinforce Adient’s strong relationships with suppliers and customers by developing competitive pricing, quotes, negotiations, and contracting. Additionally, Lisa has done an excellent job of managing her team, suppliers, and customer relations amid the steel shortage.

Lisa is an active member of Adient’s Women’s Resource Network (WRN). The WRN’s mission is to facilitate professional development and corporate citizenship, which creates a foundation for engaged employees at Adient. Lisa has served as a mentor to other women, helping them achieve workplace success. She has also participated in several of the organization’s community outreach events, including Adopt an Angel, an event where employees donate toys, clothes, and gift cards to needy families, and the Driving Fore a Cure golf outing that raises money for the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center. In addition to her work with the WRN, Lisa is a strong advocate for Adient in the community.

Lisa has held several positions at Adient, including commodity scheduler, operational buyer, commodity manager and purchasing manager. Lisa was also part of the company’s leadership development program, where high potential employees participate in rotations through functional groups to gain experience.

Lisa earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State University and a Master, Business Administration degree from Wayne State University.

What Adient’s Leadership has to say about Lisa:

“Lisa is a pleasure to have on my team. She is an exemplary leader who has guided her team’s development and their ability to execute in the midst of an endless stream of COVID-driven supply crises. By setting challenging objectives and allowing her team the latitude to execute, she has grown their confidence and their capabilities,” said Kelli Carney, senior vice president and chief purchasing officer for Adient.

A little bite more about Lisa:

When I reflect on a moment that I am proud of, I think of…

“Managing through the challenges of the past year. In Purchasing, we have had to manage through a variety of critical supplier issues. Our team has done an excellent job of this, especially considering the remote work constraints.”

As I continue to grow, I am hopeful for…

“Continuing opportunities that challenge me and strengthen my leadership skills.“

During my free time, I …

1. “Love spending quality time with my family and friends.“
2. “Exercise. Classes at the gym and riding a bike are my favorite stress-relievers.“
3. “Gardening. We have a vegetable and a flower garden.“

If I could give advice to my 20-year-old self, I would say…

“Pursue challenging opportunities. The difficult roles lead to the most growth and development. Additionally, they increase self-confidence which is key to future success in your career.“

]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0000 curtis.paul@cumulus.com (Cumulus Broadcasting) https://rising-stars.simplecast.com/episodes/rising-stars-lisa-peppel-lNO50ag8 Lisa Peppel is a global commodity director in the purchasing department for seating supplier Adient. She manages a global team and is responsible for more than $3 billion in annual spend, covering steel and metal commodities. In this role, Lisa leads the team to achieve cost reduction and new sourcing targets; develops contingency plans for suppliers to avoid production disruptions; and resolves open commercial issues.

Lisa is a team player who leads by example. She has helped reinforce Adient’s strong relationships with suppliers and customers by developing competitive pricing, quotes, negotiations, and contracting. Additionally, Lisa has done an excellent job of managing her team, suppliers, and customer relations amid the steel shortage.

Lisa is an active member of Adient’s Women’s Resource Network (WRN). The WRN’s mission is to facilitate professional development and corporate citizenship, which creates a foundation for engaged employees at Adient. Lisa has served as a mentor to other women, helping them achieve workplace success. She has also participated in several of the organization’s community outreach events, including Adopt an Angel, an event where employees donate toys, clothes, and gift cards to needy families, and the Driving Fore a Cure golf outing that raises money for the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center. In addition to her work with the WRN, Lisa is a strong advocate for Adient in the community.

Lisa has held several positions at Adient, including commodity scheduler, operational buyer, commodity manager and purchasing manager. Lisa was also part of the company’s leadership development program, where high potential employees participate in rotations through functional groups to gain experience.

Lisa earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State University and a Master, Business Administration degree from Wayne State University.

What Adient’s Leadership has to say about Lisa:

“Lisa is a pleasure to have on my team. She is an exemplary leader who has guided her team’s development and their ability to execute in the midst of an endless stream of COVID-driven supply crises. By setting challenging objectives and allowing her team the latitude to execute, she has grown their confidence and their capabilities,” said Kelli Carney, senior vice president and chief purchasing officer for Adient.

A little bite more about Lisa:

When I reflect on a moment that I am proud of, I think of…

“Managing through the challenges of the past year. In Purchasing, we have had to manage through a variety of critical supplier issues. Our team has done an excellent job of this, especially considering the remote work constraints.”

As I continue to grow, I am hopeful for…

“Continuing opportunities that challenge me and strengthen my leadership skills.“

During my free time, I …

1. “Love spending quality time with my family and friends.“
2. “Exercise. Classes at the gym and riding a bike are my favorite stress-relievers.“
3. “Gardening. We have a vegetable and a flower garden.“

If I could give advice to my 20-year-old self, I would say…

“Pursue challenging opportunities. The difficult roles lead to the most growth and development. Additionally, they increase self-confidence which is key to future success in your career.“

]]> Rising Stars ~ Lisa Peppel Cumulus Broadcasting 00:04:21 June 14, 2021 ~ Lisa Peppel is a global commodity director in the purchasing department for seating supplier Adient. She manages a global team and is responsible for more than $3 billion in annual spend, covering steel and metal commodities. In this role, Lisa leads the team to achieve cost reduction and new sourcing targets; develops contingency plans for suppliers to avoid production disruptions; and resolves open commercial issues. June 14, 2021 ~ Lisa Peppel is a global commodity director in the purchasing department for seating supplier Adient. She manages a global team and is responsible for more than $3 billion in annual spend, covering steel and metal commodities. In this role, Lisa leads the team to achieve cost reduction and new sourcing targets; develops contingency plans for suppliers to avoid production disruptions; and resolves open commercial issues. no full 1