John Gellhausen - February 25th
Born in St. Louis and shaped by life in Chicago, Albuquerque, Cleveland, and San Antonio, John’s story is one of movement, adaptation, and growth across life’s stages. After building a long career in banking and corporate leadership, he embraced entrepreneurship and now serves as owner and dealer principal of Fire Truck Solutions.
An empty nester, John continues to stay curious and engaged—traveling often, mentoring others, exploring new interests like horse racing and painting, and thinking intentionally about what comes next. His journey reflects a core Just Ripe truth: life doesn’t stop after one chapter ends—it keeps evolving, if you stay open to it.
Chris Powers: February 11th
Chris Powers is a Partner and Wealth Manager at Merit Financial Advisors in San Antonio, Texas, and a former U.S. Air Force officer with more than two decades of experience helping individuals, families, and business owners plan their financial lives with clarity and intention. He holds the CFP®, AIF®, and AEP® designations and is known for encouraging clients to think beyond traditional retirement planning — focusing instead on aligning their money with purpose, perspective, and what’s next in life, which fits right in with the spirit of Just Ripe. Outside of work, Chris enjoys spending time with his family and staying active through saltwater fishing, hunting, scuba diving, and travel — experiences that continue to shape how he thinks about balance, fulfillment, and living well in every season of life.
Kurt Martin
Episode available March 11th.