William E. Ladin, Jr. is Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer of Internet America. He joined Internet America in connection with its acquisition of PDQ.Net, a Houston-based Internet service provider that Ladin formed in 1997. He served as chief executive officer of PDQ.Net until its acquisition by Internet America. Ladin was instrumental in growing PDQ.Net into Houston's largest independent Internet service provider, known for providing quality connectivity at an affordable price.

The BusinessMakers™ Radio Show is a one-hour weekend radio talk show passionately focused on free enterprise and entrepreneurialism. The show features successful entrepreneurs and leading corporate intrapreneurs sharing their very personal stories about building and growing businesses. Hosts Russ Capper and John Beddow and their featured guests discuss the challenges and obstacles overcome, as well as the thrill of victory associated with “making it happen.”