Studio CPO
The official podcast of Care Providers Oklahoma, which represents those across Oklahoma who provide quality care to our seniors, individuals with disabilities and other vulnerable Oklahomans who live in our facilities. Studio CPO tackles history, current events and the challenge of advocating for Long Term Care at the State Capitol and in Washington, D.C.
Episodes
73 episodes
Episode 73, Tandie Hastings
🎙️ New Studio CPO episode!Host Steven Buck, President/CEO, welcomes back Tandie Hastings, CEO of Companion Health, former CPO Board Chairwoman and current Board member of the National Center for Assisted Living...
Episode 72, Kindra Harris
🎙️ EPISODE 72 OF STUDIO CPO IS HERE! 🎙️Steven Buck, CPO President/CEO, welcomes Kindra Harris, administrator at Meridian Nursing Home in the southern Oklahoma community of Comanche. 🏡❤️Kindra helped guide Meridian Nu...
Episode 71 with Brett Coble
🎙️ New Studio CPO Podcast! 🎙️This week, Studio CPO host Steven Buck, CPO President & CEO, welcomes back Brett Coble, President & CEO of Bridges Health! 👋⭐️ Brett shares his thoughts on the need for ...
Episode 70, Alex Weintz
🎙️ Studio CPO celebrates Episode 70! 🎉Join host Steven Buck, CPO President/CEO, for a fascinating conversation with Alex Weintz, founding partner of OKC-based public affairs firm Amber Integrated.From growing up in N...
Episode 69 with Barry and Randi Carr
🎙️ New Studio CPO Podcast!Join host Steven Buck, CPO President & CEO, for an inspiring conversation with Barry Carr, Chairman & Co-Founder of Ignite Medical Resorts, and Randi Carr, Chief of Staff....
Episode 68 with Shane Carden
Join host Steven Buck, CPO President & CEO, for an eye-opening conversation with Shane Carden, Co-Founder & CEO of UnityCare Technologies, LLC, a CPO Business Associate member.🔐 Shane explains the growing cyber threats facing hea...
Jackson Lisle, Episode 67
🎙️In Episode 67 of Studio CPO, Jackson Lisle, founding partner at Amber Integrated, joined us to break down the recent election results, share his insights on what to expect in the August runoffs, and discuss how his journey into p...
Jillian Gregston, Episode 66
In Episode 66 of Studio CPO, Jillian Gregston sat down with Care Providers Oklahoma President & CEO, Steven Buck, for an engaging conversation about leadership, her path into the long-term care profession, and the experiences that have shap...
Episode 65, Nick Archer
🎙️In Episode 65, Steven Buck, President & CEO of Care Providers Oklahoma, sits down with Representative Nick Archer for a thoughtful conversation on key issues shaping our communities and the future of care. Representative Archer sha...
Episode 64, Donna Cutting
In this episode, Steven Buck, President & CEO of Care Providers Oklahoma, sits down with Donna Cutting, Founder & CEO, Workplace Culture & Customer Service Expert, as she shares her “Roll Out the Red Carpet” approach to leadership, ...
Episode 63, Ryan Tupps
In Episode 63, Steven Buck, President & CEO of Care Providers Oklahoma, sits down with Ryan Tupps for a wide-ranging conversation on everything legislative. Ryan breaks down key updates, explains what’s happening behind the scenes, and high...
Episode 62, Heidi Appling
🎙️Episode 62 features Heidi Appling, who joins us for an honest and thoughtful conversation about her personal journey, the experiences that have shaped her, and her exciting new start at CPO. Heidi shares reflections on growth, change, and wha...
Episode 61, Brandie Combs
In this conversation, Brandie shares her passion for serving communities through public health, highlighting the impact of her work and the mission that drives her. She also dives into new insights, experiences, and stories that give listeners ...
Dr. Russell Evans, Episode 60
🎙️ Studio CPO is back with Episode 60! This week, we’re joined by Dr. Russell Evans, Dean of UCO College of Business, for a thoughtful conversation about community, leadership, and the insights gained from visiting long‑term care facilit...
Episode 59, Abbie Hatfield
🎙️ Studio CPO is back with Episode 59! Get ready for a lively and inspiring episode! You’ll notice a couple of technical hiccups in the episode, but they don’t take away from the experience. Abbie’s message, energy, and expertise quickly...
Episode 58, Brian Fried
🎙️ Studio CPO is back with Episode 58! This episode features a familiar voice - our first-ever three-time guest, Bryan Fried, partner at Oklahoma City-based public affairs firm Amber Integrated. Bryan was also the very first guest of host Steve...
Episode 57, Special 2025 year-end edition with Jim Stafford hosting
🎧✨ CPO’s Special 2025 Year-End Edition is Here! ✨🎧This time, host Steven Buck, President & CEO, hands over the mic 🎙️ to a very special guest — Jim Stafford, the longtime editor of the CPO Podcast who is wrapping up his role at CPO a...
Episode 56, Justin McGrew Encore!
🎙️ Studio CPO Episode 56 is live!Steven Buck, CPO President/CEO, welcomes back a favorite guest — Justin McGrew, Chairman of CPO’s Board! 🙌Justin reflects on his first year as Chair, the lessons learned from our amaz...
Episode 55, Connie Guinn
🎙️✨ It’s time for the latest Studio CPO!This week, host Steven Buck, President/CEO, sits down with CPO’s longest-tenured employee, the amazing Connie Guinn! 💛It’s a bittersweet conversation as ...
Episode 54 with Tanecia Davis
CPO is back with a new episode! 🎙️ Steven Buck sits down with our amazing Director of Workforce Development, Tanecia Davis! 🌟Tanecia dives into her mission with Care Careers Oklahoma — helping Long Term Care facilities overcome workforce...
Episode 53, Holly Norelli
🎙️ Studio CPO Episode 53 is here!Host Steven Buck, CPO President/CEO, chats with Holly Norelli, VP of Quality & Regulatory Services at AHCA/NCAL.🏡 An Ohio native, Holly started her long-term care jo...
Episode 52, Taylor Slaughter
Taylor Slaughter, a mother of four and gerontology grad student at Kansas State University, became Oklahoma’s youngest Nursing Home Administrator in 2017 after working her way up from CNA. She shares her journey, leadership insights, and passio...
Episode 51 with Brett Coble
We're thrilled about this week's Studio CPO episode! 🎙️ Hosted by Steven Buck, President/CEO, it features Brett Coble — CPO Board member & CEO of Bridges Health 🏥.Brett, a candidate for the AHCA/NCAL Bo...