Cannonball Moments with Saint Ignatius

In this episode Garen talks with Nolan James from the class of 2004. Nolan is a Shareholder at Cavitch, Familo & Durkin Co., LPA who practices in the areas of general corporate law, real estate law, mergers and acquisitions, capital and finance, and estate planning.  He is a member of the Distinguished Alumnus Selection Committee here at Saint Ignatius and lives in Strongsville with his wife Alison and their 4 sons.

In this episode Garen talks to certified resume writing expert, Matt Warzel '99, about his journey to the human resources field, experiences in the entertainment business, and best practices for resume writing, interviewing and your LinkenIn profile.

In this episode Garen Distelhorst '96 talks to Emily Samek, the Assistant Principal for Student Support Services at Saint Ignatius, about her introduction to the Jesuits, time serving with the Peace Corps in Guinea, Africa, and about her role at Saint Ignatius High School. Emily talks in depth about the school's Walton Learning Center where kids facing academic and other challenges are given tools to help them find success at Saint Ignatius and beyond. 

In this episode Garen talks to Paul Lederer '06 about his propensity for networking within the Saint Ignatius alumni network and how that has impacted his personal and career life. They also discuss the upcoming alumni retreat and what one might expect should he decide to join them on this overnight experience at the Jesuit Retreat Center in Parma, OH.

In  this episode Garen is joined by legendary teacher, Tom Pasko, Hon. '96 who shares stories from his over 50 years at Saint Ignatius. Tom also shares his motivation for including Saint Ignatius in his estate plans. Finally, Garen is joined by Nora Hudec, Director of the Annual Fund, to discuss the new Wildcat Ohio Tax Credit Fund.

In this episode Garen talks to the founder and CEO of leading Christmas tree manufacturer Balsam Brands, Mac Harman '94, about his unique journey to Saint Ignatius, the impact the school made on his life, his professional experiences, and the founding of Balsam Brands. 

In this episode Garen talks to the principal of Saint Ignatius High School, Anthony Fior '02, about the professional experiences that led him to his leadership position. They also discuss Anthony's decision to attend Saint Ignatius, his experience as a coach and much more.

In this episode, Garen talks with Phil LeRoy '96 about what led to his decision to attend Saint Ignatius, his time at the school, college experience and professional journey. In the Manresa Minute, former VPO & CFO, Richard Klingshirn '79 talks about the importance of informing Saint Ignatius if you have decided to leave an estate gift to the school.