Cincinnati, Ohio — TaleMed’s Board of Advisor member Arne Pedersen will appear on the syndicated talk show “The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch” to speak about his personal business adventures as a veteran of the United States Army. The show is scheduled to air on April 12, 2007 on CNBC.

Donny Deutsch“Arne is a fundamental key to the success of TaleMed. His advice and business knowledge is insurmountable, and he is truly a great example of leadership in business today,” said TaleMed CEO Elizabeth Tracy.

In addition to being an integral part of the start up of TaleMed, his membership on the TaleMed Board of Advisors conveys creditability to the marketplace. The presence of such an accomplished individual raises the positive profile of TaleMed. Arne Pedersen’s advisory role keeps him active and involved with every business aspect regarding TaleMed.Arne R. Pedersen is a member of TaleMed’s Board of Advisors, and is Chief Operating Officer of HCM (a national provider of Human Resource Solutions). His career path extends across a variety of industries, roles, and functions in both Corporate America and the United States Army. Mr. Pedersen has also served in a variety of management roles in various industries to include investments and insurance. Mr. Pedersen is a veteran for the United States Army and has served in various Command and Operations staff roles over a highly successful ten year career and commanded a tank unit in the 1990-1991 Gulf War. Mr. Pedersen has an MBA, cum laude, from the University of Notre Dame and his BA from Indiana University.

Donny Deutsch, the maverick CEO who built a multi-billion dollar advertising and media business, asks the fearless questions of the most powerful people in business, entertainment and politics. Whether it’s a one-on-one with Bill Gates, Howard Schultz, Harrison Ford or Donald Trump… “The Big Idea” celebrates the power brokers, trendsetters and stars who really make it happen.