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Building Ideas is a podcast joined by passionate designers, leaders, and innovators who believe design and relationships have the power to make the world a better place. Join us as we discuss trending topics, innovative techniques and deep-seated traditions in the design, non-profit, and business worlds that leave a lasting impact on our lives and our communities. Building Ideas is a podcast brought to you by MSA Design, an award winning national architecture and design firm headquartered in the Midwest committed to designing exceptional experiences and spaces.
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- 2 weeks ago42 min
Episode 108_Sean Comer
Sean Comer is the Vice President of the Leadership Center at the Cincinnati Regional Chamber. Sean directs Leadership Cincinnati, the Greater Cincinnati region’s flagship civic leadership program for seasoned leaders, and oversees Leadership Center, the Everyone Belongs Here Initiative, University Partnerships, business focused events, and program sponsorship. Over the past few years, Sean has led the effort to grow the Leadership Center’s offerings, reach, and impact by launching new concepts with the team such as: Hello Cincy: Executive, Breathe, Leadership Cincinnati: Youth, and Leadership Sprints. Engaged with leadership programs across the country, he has presented at the annual conference for the Association of Leadership Programs with partner organization, Cloverleaf, and serves on the Steering Committee of the National Community Leadership Collaborative.Prior to joining our team, he taught in the Philosophy, Politics, and the Public (PPP) program at his alma mater, Xavier University, and spearheaded the campus’ government affairs efforts. He helped launch and manage efforts aimed at communicating on difficult and charged topics at Xavier, including “Beyond Civility: Communication for Effective Governance.” Sean loves to seek balance in life, spending time outdoors with his family, traveling to new places, and experimenting in the kitchen.
- Sep 23, 202643 min
Episode 107_Erin Mignano
Erin Mignano is Vice President and General Manager of Turner Construction, Cincinnati. After graduating from The George Washington University with a major in mechanical engineering in 2005, Erin joined Turner and has held a variety of assignments and positions in the delivery of the company’s work; however, the majority of her career has been spent in the field on projects before moving into leadership roles as Project Manager and SPD/Interiors Manager. Under Erin’s leadership, Turner has expanded its resume with award winning projects in Hospitality, Education, Healthcare, and Commercial Interiors. Because of Erin’s unique management style, over the years she was consistently nominated for projects that require highly technical insight and a collaborative approach to project execution. She is skilled in helping all team members understand the importance of working together and finding strategic ways to make projects successful. Erin remains actively involved in all aspects of the Turner and Local Community. She is married and has a young son at home that keeps her on her toes.
- Aug 20, 202655 min
Episode 106_Cradle of Coaches Documentary
Scott Thompson and Jesy Herron are both storytellers, they just come at it a little differently. Scott is the Founder and Team Champion of RESLV, a filmmaker and big-idea guy who’s always looking for the story beneath the surface. Jesy leads client partnerships, hosts Rediscover Your Story, and brings the energy, curiosity, and instinct for what will actually connect with people. Together, they’ve helped build RESLV into an Emmy Award-winning creative agency. Now they’re telling one of their biggest stories yet. Their upcoming documentary, Cradle of Coaches, explores the incredible coaching legacy of Miami University and the people who helped shape the game far beyond Oxford. In this unique episode of Building Ideas, we’re going behind the scenes of how that story came together, and why it’s about a lot more than football.
- Jul 28, 202644 min
Episode 105_John Heater
Meet John Heater, a Christ-centered servant leader with more than 25 years of experience in nonprofit leadership. Alongside his professional work, John has faithfully served in a variety of roles within his local church and brings a deep heart for ministry and people. John will begin serving in a dual role as Regional Director of Board and Donor Advancement, providing leadership and support to the SEC region. He will also continue supporting the Northwest Kentucky Metro Area ministries, helping ensure continuity, strength, and alignment. With extensive experience in donor and board development, John is passionate about cultivating strong donor relationships and building engaged, effective boards. He is excited to extend his gifts and talents through the impactful ministry of FCA.
- Jun 17, 202641 min
Episode 104_Robert McDonald
Rob is Co-Chair of Taft’s Sports Law Group and Chair of the firm’s Cincinnati Business practice. He is widely recognized as principal counsel to private equity and venture capital funds, growth-oriented companies, sports franchises, and research institutions. His practice focuses on leading equity financings, securities offerings, complex commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives. Rob regularly advises global and national clients on the structuring and execution of significant business transactions. Rob is actively engaged in civic and professional leadership at both the national and local levels. He serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and is a board member of the FC Cincinnati Foundation. Reflecting the international scope of his practice, he also serves on the Board of Interlex, a global association of leading law firms. In Ohio, Rob is a member of the Executive Committee of the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce and has previously served as Chair of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and President of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Cincinnati. Rob earned his bachelor’s degree from Duke University and his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. During his undergraduate studies, he completed comparative law coursework at New College, Oxford University. He received his J.D. from Washington University School of Law, where he also clerked at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission during his final term. Rob grew up in Kobe, Japan.
- May 20, 202644 min
Episode 103_Geoff Mearns
President Geoffrey S. Mearns serves as the 17th president of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. This 21,000 student institution competes at the NCAA Division 1 FBS level in the Mid American Conference. In addition to its' acclaimed programs in the Estopinal College of Architecture & Planning, the College of Communication Information & Media, Honors College, and the Miller College of Business - the Ball State's Teachers' College is a world-renowned leader in teacher education. After joining the University in May 2017, President Mearns helped to develop a new strategic plan. Destination 2040: Our Flight Path established a long-range vision for the University that sets priorities across five key areas: undergraduate excellence, graduate education and lifetime learning, community engagement and impact, scholarship and societal impact, and inclusiveness and institutional excellence. A refreshed version of the plan, which upholds these five long-term goals, was approved by members of the Board of Trustees in 2025. During his tenure, President Mearns has pursued initiatives that have sustained and expanded the University’s enrollment, despite the adverse impact of the pandemic, and increased alumni engagement and fundraising. President Mearns has also strengthened the University’s relationship with the community, most notably through its innovative partnership with Muncie Community Schools and its ambitious plan to revitalize The Village through a $200 million mixed use academic village redevelopment. During his tenure the University continues to invest in core academic, student life, and athletic facilities. A former elite collegiate distance running athlete and distinguished attorney and federal prosecutor, he previously served as President at Northern Kentucky University and Provost/Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at Cleveland State University. He and his wife Jennifer have five adult children and multiple grandchildren.
- Apr 15, 202632 min
Episode 102_Terri Hanlon-Bremer
Terri Hanlon-Bremer, MSN, RN, was named TriHealth’s incoming Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective in late June 2026. In her previous role as Chief Operating Officer (COO), Terri worked closely with clinical and administrative leadership teams to continue to elevate operational performance while driving the continued integration and acceleration of TriHealth’s leading population health strategy. Under Terri’s leadership, TriHealth’s operational rigor has been enhanced to ensure top performance in quality, service and financial strength. She has led system transformation through clinical redesign, achieving greater efficiency and effectiveness in care delivery. Additionally, Terri has spearheaded TriHealth’s consumerism efforts, aimed at evolving care delivery to meet the changing needs of patients. Her passion for delivering the TriHealth Way signature experience to every patient has contributed to TriHealth’s emergence as the region’s leading and most trusted healthcare provider. Her leadership in driving TriHealth’s population health initiatives continue to redefine healthcare delivery by improving patient outcomes and bending the cost curve. A registered nurse with a master’s degree in nursing administration, Terri has more than 30 years of healthcare experience. She started her career in 1987 as a cardiac nurse and joined TriHealth’s leadership team in 2007. Since then, she has assumed roles of increasing leadership responsibilities, including leading TriHealth’s population health strategy and overseeing its successful COVID vaccination program. Through balanced and thoughtful leadership, Terri’s ability to manage complex operational and strategic initiatives across TriHealth’s expansive delivery system has resulted in improved patient outcomes, industry-leading team member and physician engagement, and enhanced customer satisfaction. Terri has received regional and national awards and recognition for her achievements at TriHealth, including Modern Healthcare’s Top 25 Innovators Award in 2022, and is a sought-after national voice on TriHealth’s population health journey. She is a member of Class 48 of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber’s Leadership Cincinnati program, the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), and the Mason Port Authority Board. Terri formerly served as Chair of the Cincinnati chapter of the American Diabetes Association. She dedicates her time and leadership skills to several community initiatives, including Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati as well as her church, further demonstrating her commitment to service and leadership.
- Feb 18, 202636 min
Episode 101_Doug Steimle
Doug Steimle is Operations Leader and Principal at Schaefer, a Cincinnati headquartered Structural Engineering design practice.Doug is one of Schaefer’s senior level engineers with 23+ years of experience. He is recognized in the design of tall wood and hybrid-frame buildings both for mixed-use + multi-residential, and has shared his knowledge through presentations to architects and engineers across the country through Woodworks, the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Structural Engineers Association of Ohio annual conference. Doug is passionate about the future of the wood industry and has emerged as a heavy timber advocate; he has designed 20+ mass timber projects, including the first and second CLT hotels in the United States.A Cincinnati native and graduate of the University of Cincinnati, Doug and his wife are raising eleven children.
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Building Ideas is a podcast joined by passionate designers, leaders, and innovators who believe design and relationships have the power to make the world a better place. Join us as we discuss trending topics, innovative techniques and deep-seated traditions in the design, non-profit, and business worlds that leave a lasting impact on our lives and our communities. Building Ideas is a podcast brought to you by MSA Design, an award winning national architecture and design firm headquartered in the Midwest committed to designing exceptional experiences and spaces.
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