Making Waves en 2026 Making Waves is hosted by Matt Disher, leader of Cushman & Wakefield’s Military and Veterans Program, and Kandi Tillman, managing Co-founder of 50strong. The podcast features conversations with representatives from corporations and nonprofits, focusing on the best practices and challenges in hiring and engaging with the military community in business, STEM, and healthcare sectors. Making Waves is sponsored by Cushman & Wakefield. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/4a60b30c-f62f-11f0-ad25-abbf505f186d/image/2041e9d7a66c91e1775e0dd038134573.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Making Waves episodic Cushman & Wakefield Making Waves is hosted by Matt Disher, leader of Cushman & Wakefield’s Military and Veterans Program, and Kandi Tillman, managing Co-founder of 50strong. The podcast features conversations with representatives from corporations and nonprofits, focusing on the best practices and challenges in hiring and engaging with the military community in business, STEM, and healthcare sectors. Making Waves is sponsored by Cushman & Wakefield. Making Waves is hosted by Matt Disher, leader of Cushman & Wakefield’s Military and Veterans Program, and Kandi Tillman, managing Co-founder of 50strong. The podcast features conversations with representatives from corporations and nonprofits, focusing on the best practices and challenges in hiring and engaging with the military community in business, STEM, and healthcare sectors.


Making Waves is sponsored by Cushman & Wakefield.

]]> Cushman & Wakefield makingwavespodcw@gmail.com 6. Doing the Work with Jamie McCall, William Flagg, and Chad Love Matt Disher is joined by his Cushman & Wakefield colleagues Jamie McCall, People Program Manager; Billy Flagg, Brand Program Manager; and Chad Love, Managing Principal for the Carolinas; to provide details about Cushman & Wakefield’s Military and Veterans Program. The group dives into their three pillars: People, Brand, and Business Development, and provides insight on the business values, qualities, and initiatives that not only attract veterans, but help them gain and secure work experience. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:20:00 -0000 Doing the Work with Jamie McCall, William Flagg, and Chad Love full 1 6 Cushman & Wakefield Matt Disher is joined by his Cushman & Wakefield colleagues Jamie McCall, People Program Manager; Billy Flagg, Brand Program Manager; and Chad Love, Managing Principal for the Carolinas; to provide details about Cushman & Wakefield’s Military and Veterans Program. The group dives into their three pillars: People, Brand, and Business Development, and provides insight on the business values, qualities, and initiatives that not only attract veterans, but help them gain and secure work experience. Matt Disher is joined by his Cushman & Wakefield colleagues Jamie McCall, People Program Manager; Billy Flagg, Brand Program Manager; and Chad Love, Managing Principal for the Carolinas; to provide details about Cushman & Wakefield’s Military and Veterans Program. The group dives into their three pillars: People, Brand, and Business Development, and provides insight on the business values, qualities, and initiatives that not only attract veterans, but help them gain and secure work experience.

]]> 1417 5. Establishing and Maintaining Veteran Wellbeing with Dr. Chambala Roach and Jonathan Snider Matt Disher and Kandi Tillman are joined by Dr. Chambala Roach, Program Manager of Military Affairs, and Jon Snider, Director of Culture and Workplace Programs, both of HCA Healthcare, where they focus the conversation on health and wellness support for veterans, particularly as it relates to those transitioning from military to civilian life. While they acknowledge the work that has been done, the pair underscore that there is more to do for veterans at different stages of life, and discuss how organizations can better support them and their families. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:17:00 -0000 Establishing and Maintaining Veteran Wellbeing with Dr. Chambala Roach and Jonathan Snider full 1 5 Cushman & Wakefield Matt Disher and Kandi Tillman are joined by Dr. Chambala Roach, Program Manager of Military Affairs, and Jon Snider, Director of Culture and Workplace Programs, both of HCA Healthcare, where they focus the conversation on health and wellness support for veterans, particularly as it relates to those transitioning from military to civilian life. While they acknowledge the work that has been done, the pair underscore that there is more to do for veterans at different stages of life, and discuss how organizations can better support them and their families. Matt Disher and Kandi Tillman are joined by Dr. Chambala Roach, Program Manager of Military Affairs, and Jon Snider, Director of Culture and Workplace Programs, both of HCA Healthcare, where they focus the conversation on health and wellness support for veterans, particularly as it relates to those transitioning from military to civilian life. While they acknowledge the work that has been done, the pair underscore that there is more to do for veterans at different stages of life, and discuss how organizations can better support them and their families.

]]> 1874 4. Supporting Military Spouses with Elizabeth O’Brien Matt Disher and Kandi Tillman are joined by Elizabeth O'Brien, Senior Vice President of Hiring Our Heroes. Elizabeth talks about balancing her career aspirations with family commitments and supporting her husband during deployment, a sometimes-challenging lifestyle that she has in common with many other military spouses. She talks about the difficulties she encountered and how that inspired her to create opportunities and assemble resources for veterans, their spouses, and their families. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:16:00 -0000 Supporting Military Spouses with Elizabeth O’Brien full 1 4 Cushman & Wakefield Matt Disher and Kandi Tillman are joined by Elizabeth O'Brien, Senior Vice President of Hiring Our Heroes. Elizabeth talks about balancing her career aspirations with family commitments and supporting her husband during deployment, a sometimes-challenging lifestyle that she has in common with many other military spouses. She talks about the difficulties she encountered and how that inspired her to create opportunities and assemble resources for veterans, their spouses, and their families. Matt Disher and Kandi Tillman are joined by Elizabeth O'Brien, Senior Vice President of Hiring Our Heroes. Elizabeth talks about balancing her career aspirations with family commitments and supporting her husband during deployment, a sometimes-challenging lifestyle that she has in common with many other military spouses. She talks about the difficulties she encountered and how that inspired her to create opportunities and assemble resources for veterans, their spouses, and their families.


]]> 1583 3. Leveraging Corporate and Community Partnerships with Vivian Greentree Matt Disher and Kandi Tillman are joined by Vivian Greentree, Senior Vice President at Fiserv Cares Foundation. She discusses how avenues for corporate citizenship, such as veteran engagement, sustainability, and community partnership add tremendous value to businesses, and how being intentional at any scale, from executive sponsorship to grassroots advocacy can be a long-term talent investment. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:15:00 -0000 Leveraging Corporate and Community Partnerships with Vivian Greentree full 1 3 Cushman & Wakefield Matt Disher and Kandi Tillman are joined by Vivian Greentree, Senior Vice President at Fiserv Cares Foundation. She discusses how avenues for corporate citizenship, such as veteran engagement, sustainability, and community partnership add tremendous value to businesses, and how being intentional at any scale, from executive sponsorship to grassroots advocacy can be a long-term talent investment. Matt Disher and Kandi Tillman are joined by Vivian Greentree, Senior Vice President at Fiserv Cares Foundation. She discusses how avenues for corporate citizenship, such as veteran engagement, sustainability, and community partnership add tremendous value to businesses, and how being intentional at any scale, from executive sponsorship to grassroots advocacy can be a long-term talent investment.

]]> 1925 2. Leading with a People-Forward Approach with Bruce Mosler and Rick Cenkus Matt Disher and Kandi Tillman are joined by Bruce Mosler, Chairman of Global Brokerage, and Rick Cenkus, President of Valuation & Advisory, both of Cushman & Wakefield. They recount how they found their footing and developed their career pathways; Bruce rising in the business and real estate industries and Rick as a third-generation veteran. Together, they provide a snapshot of how hard work, respect, and diligence (attributes instilled in veterans) make an impact on relationship-building and success. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:14:00 -0000 Leading with a People-Forward Approach with Bruce Mosler and Rick Cenkus full 1 2 Cushman & Wakefield Matt Disher and Kandi Tillman are joined by Bruce Mosler, Chairman of Global Brokerage, and Rick Cenkus, President of Valuation & Advisory, both of Cushman & Wakefield. They recount how they found their footing and developed their career pathways; Bruce rising in the business and real estate industries and Rick as a third-generation veteran. Together, they provide a snapshot of how hard work, respect, and diligence (attributes instilled in veterans) make an impact on relationship-building and success. Matt Disher and Kandi Tillman are joined by Bruce Mosler, Chairman of Global Brokerage, and Rick Cenkus, President of Valuation & Advisory, both of Cushman & Wakefield. They recount how they found their footing and developed their career pathways; Bruce rising in the business and real estate industries and Rick as a third-generation veteran. Together, they provide a snapshot of how hard work, respect, and diligence (attributes instilled in veterans) make an impact on relationship-building and success.

]]> 2034 1. Attracting Veteran Talent with Michael Piper Matt Disher and Kandi Tillman are joined by Michael Piper, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at Lowe's, to talk about the integration of military veterans into civilian workspaces. Michael shares his journey from the Air Force to his leadership role at Lowe’s, highlighting the company's initiatives to find, attract, and retain veterans, and the need for more companies to do so at large. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:13:00 -0000 Attracting Veteran Talent with Michael Piper full 1 1 Cushman & Wakefield Matt Disher and Kandi Tillman are joined by Michael Piper, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at Lowe's, to talk about the integration of military veterans into civilian workspaces. Michael shares his journey from the Air Force to his leadership role at Lowe’s, highlighting the company's initiatives to find, attract, and retain veterans, and the need for more companies to do so at large. Matt Disher and Kandi Tillman are joined by Michael Piper, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at Lowe's, to talk about the integration of military veterans into civilian workspaces. Michael shares his journey from the Air Force to his leadership role at Lowe’s, highlighting the company's initiatives to find, attract, and retain veterans, and the need for more companies to do so at large.

]]> 1338 Introducing Making Waves Making Waves is hosted by Matt Disher, leader of Cushman & Wakefield’s Military and Veterans Program, and Kandi Tillman, managing Co-founder of 50strong. The podcast features conversations with representatives from corporations and nonprofits, focusing on the best practices and challenges in hiring and engaging with the military community in business, STEM, and healthcare sectors. Making Waves is sponsored by Cushman & Wakefield. Matt Disher: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cincinnatimarine/ Cushman & Wakefield: https://www.cushmanwakefield.com/en/united-states Kandi Tillman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanditillman/ 50strong: https://www.50-strong.us/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000 trailer Cushman & Wakefield Making Waves is hosted by Matt Disher, leader of Cushman & Wakefield’s Military and Veterans Program, and Kandi Tillman, managing Co-founder of 50strong. The podcast features conversations with representatives from corporations and nonprofits, focusing on the best practices and challenges in hiring and engaging with the military community in business, STEM, and healthcare sectors. Making Waves is sponsored by Cushman & Wakefield. Matt Disher: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cincinnatimarine/ Cushman & Wakefield: https://www.cushmanwakefield.com/en/united-states Kandi Tillman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanditillman/ 50strong: https://www.50-strong.us/ Making Waves is hosted by Matt Disher, leader of Cushman & Wakefield’s Military and Veterans Program, and Kandi Tillman, managing Co-founder of 50strong. The podcast features conversations with representatives from corporations and nonprofits, focusing on the best practices and challenges in hiring and engaging with the military community in business, STEM, and healthcare sectors.

Making Waves is sponsored by Cushman & Wakefield.

Matt Disher: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cincinnatimarine/ 
Cushman & Wakefield: https://www.cushmanwakefield.com/en/united-states 
Kandi Tillman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanditillman/ 
50strong: https://www.50-strong.us/

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