ATO CEO Wynn Smiley catches up with Jim Perry, a DePaul alumnus and the Sales and Marketing Director for the Indiana Sports Corporation. Jim dives into the behind-the-scenes action of organizing the USA Swimming Olympic Trials at Lucas Oil Stadium, juggling everything from ticket sales to building temporary pools. He also reflects on his previous role with ESPN’s high school sports coverage, including working with athletes like Bronny James. Jim shares how his ATO fraternity experience played a pivotal role in shaping his career. Tune in for a mix of sports insights, career advice, and fraternity talk.

This is The ATO Show. In today's episode, host Wynn Smiley dives into a thought-provoking conversation with guest, RJ Taylor, CEO of Phired Up. Taylor’s company is dedicated to transforming how college fraternities and sororities connect with students, but he has a personal passion for creating community at large.

Taylor recounts his incredible journey, including a year-long global adventure with his wife, partnering with organizations in 11 different countries. From teaching English to community rehabilitation, and while living in conditions ranging from tents to local homes, Taylor’s experiences have deeply impacted his views on community and belonging.

We'll explore how these global insights parallel the camaraderie found in fraternity life and discover why fostering genuine relationships is more crucial than ever, especially considering today’s mental health challenges and shifting recruitment trends on campus.

Everything in Taylor’s life is some variation of gathering people together, building genuine relationships, and helping create places of community where people can thrive. Hear all about it in this episode.

Welcome to The ATO Show.

Today, we're diving into the powerful impact of serving as a leadership consultant with ATO. Join us as we hear personal testimonies from former consultants, Sam Satterfield, David Busshart, and Michael Millard, who share their transformative experiences.

From gaining unparalleled leadership skills and self-reliance to influencing their professional paths and achieving remarkable growth, our guests detail how their time with ATO equipped them for a variety of challenging roles in the real world, from politics to senior corporate positions.