
HIA-LI's Business Steps Up
What Sets Great Businesses Apart: Meet Three Business Distinction Finalists
In this episode of Business Steps Up , HIA-LI President and CEO Terri Alessi-Miceli speaks with David Sterling, CEO of SterlingRisk; Aoifa O’Donnell, CEO of National EAP; and Eliud Custodio, CEO of Turn One Studio. These three finalists for HIA-LI’s 2026 Long Island Business Distinction Awards discuss their professional journeys, the work and values that define their organizations, the challenges and opportunities facing today’s business leaders, and what being recognized as a Business Distinction finalist means to them. They also share their perspectives on the leadership, innovation, and commitment to clients and community that set great businesses apart.

