by Eric Chemi | Nov 10, 2021 | Interviews
Episode 048 Ramon Hache Bergen County Commissioner Show Notes: Ramon Hache was the previous mayor of Ridgewood and is now a Bergen County Commissioner. His career started in the financial sector before he reassessed his entire life and dedicated himself to service,...
by Eric Chemi | Oct 6, 2021 | Interviews
Episode 047 Jay Daly GM, Garden State Plaza Show Notes: Jay Daly is the General Manager of Garden State Plaza—the biggest (depending on who you ask) mall in New Jersey and one of the biggest in the Northeast. The enormous facility includes nearly 300 stores, sprawls...
by Eric Chemi | Sep 29, 2021 | Interviews
Episode 046 Daniela Musano Owner, Araya Rebirth Show Notes: Daniela started her business at just 23 years old. And to be a successful entrepreneur, she says, you have to be OBSESSED. She learned from her father about attention to detail, risk-taking, and work ethic....
by Eric Chemi | Sep 22, 2021 | Interviews
Episode 045 Chris Kaplanis Managing Director, RTA Triathlon Show Notes: Chris Kaplanis shares his story of being a kid with an entrepreneurial bent to someone who would later leave his job at GE Capital to become a full-time triathlon coach–alongside his wife,...
by Eric Chemi | Sep 15, 2021 | Interviews
Episode 044 Ernie Lamour CEO, Ridgewood YMCA Show Notes: Ernie Lamour has been the CEO of the Ridgewood YMCA for about 5 years. He was originally born in Haiti and moved to Stamford, Connecticut as an 8 year old. He was the youngest of six kids! His dad said he could...
by Eric Chemi | Sep 8, 2021 | Interviews
Episode 043 Ira Robbins CEO, Valley Bank Show Notes: This week I sit down with Valley Bank CEO, Ira Robbins. Valley has branches all over New Jersey, New York, and other states–including right here in Ridgewood. Ira has spent his entire career working at Valley....
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