Tim Cost, President of Jacksonville University, returned to lead his alma mater after a 32-year career as a senior executive at Fortune 500 companies including PepsiCo, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and Johnson & Johnson. He has since transformed JU with new programs, expanded facilities, and a renewed commitment to student success and community connection. Tim shares insights on leadership and his vision for higher education’s role in shaping Jacksonville’s future.
Connect with Speak Easy Jax:<ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/speakeasyjax/">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@SpeakEasyJax">Youtube</a></li><li><a href="https://x.com/speakeasyjax">X</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574244391870">Facebook</a></li></ul>Credits<ul><li>Hosts: Daniel Davis and TJ Ward</li><li>Presenting Sponsor: JAX Chamber</li><li>Producers: Kelly Pourciau and Ashley Folladori</li><li>Video and Audio Production: Audri Monge&nbsp;<ul><li>WJCT Public Media (Season 1 &amp; 2)</li></ul></li><li>Marketing: Wander Media Company</li></ul>

Jason McCarthy

Introducing Speak Easy Jax, Northeast Florida’s premiere podcast. Hosted by Daniel Davis and TJ Ward, Speak Easy dives deep into the unfiltered stories of Jacksonville’s most influential and accomplished figures. With candid conversations and behind-the-scenes insights, the show explores the triumphs, challenges, and defining moments that shape the region’s leaders, innovators, and game-changers. From business moguls to cultural icons, Speak Easy Jax pulls back the curtain, offering an authentic glimpse into the personalities driving Jacksonville forward. Engaging, thought-provoking, and always real, this podcast is where influence meets storytelling — one conversation at a time.