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Live at MD Expo, Bryant connects with two leaders driving serious momentum in the HTM community: Nicole Koharik of PartSource and Alex Collins a Site Manager, both dedicated board members of HTMA-Ohio. This is a preview conversation, the introduction before the full-feature episode that’s coming soon.

In this short sit-down, Nicole Koharik and Alex Collins give a snapshot of what’s brewing in Ohio:

• the 2026 HTMA Ohio Annual Conference & Expo, February 5–6 in Columbus
• a theme centered on Pioneering the Next Generation of HTM
• and a statewide commitment to outreach, pipeline development, and community impact

They also talk leadership momentum, award-winning progress, and the intentional work happening behind the scenes to elevate both the field and the people in it. Bryant, already slated as the keynote speaker, shares his gratitude for being part of a movement that’s aligning the right people with the right purpose at the right time.

This isn’t the full story.
This is the doorway into it.

A teaser.
An introduction.
A quick hit of inspiration before the in-depth episode that will unpack HTMA Ohio’s mission, strategy, and vision for the future.

If you want a glimpse of where HTMA Ohio is heading, and how they’re preparing the next generation of HTM leaders, this preview sets the stage.

Big thanks to our partners: College of Biomedical Equipment Technology, A.M. BICKFORD, INC., UptimeServices, MARS Bio-Med Processes Inc, MD Publishing and Innovative Radiology. Your support keeps the HTM mission alive!

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In this powerful episode of HTM On The Line, host Bryant Hawkins Sr. sits down with Mike Reagan from Innovative Radiology, a veteran imaging engineer whose 38-year career stretches from a war-torn childhood in Eritrea to becoming one of the most respected voices in medical imaging.

Mike’s journey is an example of resilience and purpose. From being adopted out of a conflict zone to mastering some of the most advanced imaging systems in healthcare, he shares how faith, curiosity, and mentorship shaped every step of his path.

They discuss:

• How chance and divine timing led Mike into the biomedical field through the military.
• The day he accidentally quenched an MRI magnet, costing over $150,000, and how that moment of failure became a turning point in humility, leadership, and process improvement.
• The evolving role of AI in HTM, and why technology can assist but never replace the human heart behind the repair.
• The importance of valuing engineers, providing training, recognition, and real work-life balance to sustain the profession.
• Why HTM professionals must remember that behind every calibration is a patient whose life depends on it.

Mike’s story reminds us that true excellence isn’t about perfection, it’s about purpose, integrity, and showing up when it matters most.

Big thanks to our partners: College of Biomedical Equipment Technology, A.M. BICKFORD, INC., UptimeServices, MD Publishing and Innovative Radiology. Your support keeps the HTM mission alive!

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What happens when purpose runs in the family?

In this episode, Bryant Hawkins Sr. sits down with Duane and D'Juan "DJ" James, a father-son duo who’ve built a combined 50 years of impact in the Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) industry.

From humble beginnings to executive leadership, their story is more than career progression. It’s a living lesson in mentorship, legacy, and the power of being both a student and a teacher.

You’ll hear how Duane turned a layoff into a lifelong calling, how D'Juan learned to lead by watching his father’s quiet consistency, and how together they’re shaping the next generation of HTM leaders.

This isn’t just a conversation about repairing equipment, it’s about repairing perspectives, building people, and leading with purpose.

Tune in, take notes, and remember: Legacy isn’t something you leave behind, it’s something you build while you’re here.

Big thanks to our partners: College of Biomedical Equipment Technology, A.M. BICKFORD, INC., UptimeServices, MD Publishing and Innovative Radiology. Your support keeps the HTM mission alive!

This podcast was published by the B-Hawk Network.

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