Our guest for the September 18th edition of PlayMakers Talk Show: Erik Olund, CEO, SkyChefs

Erik Olund joined SkyChefs in January 2025, with more than 20 years of proven leadership experience in the transportation and service industries, where he has led large-scale transformations, improved operational efficiencies, and driven sustainable growth.

SkyChefs is America’s first, foremost, and finest aviation culinary company and a proud partner of the nation’s leading carriers, dependably delivering millions of meals to flyers every year at 43 sites across the United States.

Promoted to CEO in early 2026, Erik oversees several key areas of the company, including Product & Service Development; Operations; Legal, Compliance & Risk Management; EHS, Quality & Fleet; HR and IT. Erik is known for building high-performing teams, fostering strategic partnerships, and leading with a focus on safety, efficiency, and innovation.

Before joining SkyChefs, Erik served as Chief Operating Officer at Jetstream Ground Services, Vice President at Caliber Collision, and Managing Director, Base Maintenance, at American Airlines.

SkyChefs.com

Host Steve A Klein, Guest Erik Olund

Our guest for the September 4th edition of PlayMakers Talk Show: Leslie Sans, Founder & CEO, Dallas Pets Alive!

Leslie Sans is the Founder and CEO of Dallas Pets Alive!, a nationally recognized nonprofit transforming animal welfare in North Texas.

Since founding DPA in 2012, Leslie has grown the organization from a grassroots rescue into an innovative community organization that has impacted more than 45,000 lives, leading major acquisitions and strategic growth along the way.

Leslie is passionate about reimagining rescue and creating innovative, collaborative solutions that support both pets and the people who love them. 

Their mission is to promote and provide the resources, education and programs needed to eliminate the killing of companion animals in North Texas. We take an innovative approach to animal rescue and believe in creating a paradigm shift in the way our community views animal rescue.

DallasPetsAlive.org

(325) 225-5372

Host, Steve A Klein, Guest Leslie Sans