Alex Rodriguez talks with Jesse Pickard, CEO of APIC Solutions, about what it takes to move from survival mode to sustainable growth. Jesse reflects on a career-defining pivot out of real estate, the founding of APIC Solutions, and the lessons learned while growing the company into a regional industry leader. From hustle and curiosity to people-first leadership, he shares how leaders must evolve as organizations scale and why building a sustainable business ultimately means investing in people.

Written By Melanie Brickley, Managing Advisor and Client Executive | Manufacturing & Distribution 

Alex Rodriguez sits down with Justin McKay, co-founder of RadCare Services, to explore how one overlooked problem in healthcare turned into a nationwide solution. From humble beginnings and relentless grit to building a data-driven platform improving patient safety, Justin shares the leadership mindset behind RadCare’s growth. This episode dives into people-first leadership, radical generosity, and the courage to pursue what others say cannot be done. 

For years, employers have taken a blanket approach to health coverage—renew each year, review rates, and make incremental adjustments. But in today’s fragmented and fast-changing healthcare environment, that strategy simply isn’t enough.

Written by Lacy Rex, AU, Cyber Risk Solutions National Practice Leader

Pharmacy is one of the biggest drivers of employer healthcare costs today. It is also one of the most complex.

Cyber risk is evolving faster than many organizations are evaluating it, extending far beyond data breaches, privacy events or network downtime. A single cyber event can now interrupt operations, create significant financial loss, affect physical assets, and raise questions about governance and leadership accountability.

On this episode of The Edge, host Alex Rodriguez sits down with Grenee Martacho, CEO of Concord General Contracting, to unpack a leadership journey shaped by authenticity, resilience, and employee ownership. Grenee shares how she grew from a marketing coordinator into the CEO role, helped guide Concord through an ESOP transition, and led cultural and operational transformation during periods of rapid growth. From defining the ultimate client experience to navigating missteps, accountability, and succession, this conversation offers a grounded, human look at leadership done the right way.