Tucson Means Business

TMB E126: Chuck Swedrock and Bonnie Lohman talk with Mark about Near Death experiences

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 21:22:35 +0000

Do you believe in near death experiences? This episode highlights this and a whole lot more. Tucson International Association for Near-Death Studies (IANDS) has been going for a long time but went online due to Covid and one of Mark's guests helped to put it there. Meet Chuck Swedrock and Bonnie Lohman on TMB.

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TMB E125: Amanda Marks - Program Director at Tu Nidito Children and Family Services

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sat, 2 Aug 2025 19:37:02 +0000

This wonderful nonprofit organization does incredible deep work. Tu Nidito (Your Little Nest) supports children adults and families overall cope with the emotional aspects of grieving for a family member, a child cancer diagnosis and in general, families impacted by a serious medical condition or death! Listen to Amanda Marks from Tu Nidito Children and family services.

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TMB E124: Angela Wagner - Freelance Writer and Editor

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Wed, 7 May 2025 16:48:31 +0000

Angela Wagner is a very talented award winning writer, editor and digital marketing wizkid. She talks with Mark about all the small business digital marketing that needs to be done in today's small business world. Her clients both local and across America, seek a various array of marketing showcases to propel their businesses. Wagner Freelancing offers Press releases, Trifold brochure writing and designing and a whole lot more. An interesting guest for Tucson Means Business. Enjoy!

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TMB E123: Marcy and Jamie Poreda - Co-Owners of "Glow Designer Wigs"

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 00:35:53 +0000

Marcy and Jamie offer a true caring service in the Tucson Business Community. For years the personal care of fitting the right wig for the right customer has been foremost for 'Glow Designer Wigs'. There are many health reasons a woman may need a wig and a lot of them are discussed in this episode. There is no "One size fits All" for this outfit. Insightful episode!

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TMB E122: Kelly Ellsberry - Owner and Executive Lab Director of Berry Best Mobile Lab Services, LLC (BBMLS)

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 03:08:38 +0000

A wonderful service for Tucson and a new career opportunity for some with this guest. Kelly Ellsberry is the Founder and Executive Lab Director; Education Coordinator LLC. She also has Best Phlebotomy Training, LLC, a unique career opportunity for you. Enjoy this episode and share with anybody who you think would benefit.

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TMB E121: Patti Dobrowolski - Founder of Up Your Creative Genius, a consulting firm.

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:21:40 +0000

Have you ever used a picture to change your life? My special guest Patii Dobrowolski shares stories about drawing for everyone from the Dalai Lama to The Gates Foundation. She convinced me that a picture is powerful when she went to the white board in my office and drew my future.

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TMB E120: Hubert Johnson - Managing Attorney at GuardianTaxLaw.com

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 05:59:46 +0000

Get some great tips from a Tax expert. Tax time is just around the corner so I have invited Hubert Johnson, Managing Attorney at Guardian Tax Law.com to cover the various areas concerning the IRS for this coming Season. Meet the Superman of Tax law in Tucson!

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TMB E119: Len Rosenblum - Arizona State House Legislative 18 Candidate

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 06:10:22 +0000

Arizona State House Legislative 18 candidate, Len Rosenbaum. Len believes his background career and life experience will help his logical and realistic approach will help him get things done. A family man with a couple of children he is easy to interview and has set stances he believes in. See if you do.

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TMB E118: Bill Lake - Respected Constable for Justice Precinct 8

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 05:58:23 +0000

For 30 years Bill Lake has been a vigilant person in the community and for the last four years a respected Constable for Justice Precinct 8. Bill wants to continue wholeheartedly for another 4 years. As usual, an intriguing interview with Mark and Constable Bill Lake. Listen to Bill and you'll know why you should give him another 4.

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TMB E117: Greg Durnan - CEO of Acacia Information Technologies

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sat, 31 Aug 2024 22:57:35 +0000

Mark goes right into Hackers and Cybersecurity with this episode. His guest is the CEO of Acacia iT Information Technologies based in Tucson. Acacia serves small to big businesses specialising in Health, Law, Government compliance and more. With both Tucson and Phoenix clients receiving support around the clock, Acacia has become the leading firm in Tucson for Cybersecurity! It's a fascinating episode.

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TMB E116: Alyssa DeMeo - Psychology Practitioner & Executive Coach

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 16:22:01 +0000

Mark's guest for this Episode is Alyssa De Meo an I/O (Industrial & Organizational) Psychology Practitioner & Executive Coach. A heavy duty head down Harvard professional started just like any other entrepreneur. Now she does amazing things with small to medium businesses empowering leaders and enhancing organizational success. You'll hear a unique combination of entrepreneurial experience and academic knowledge come through this fascinating episode.

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TMB E115: Sally Shamrell-Murphy - President of Flat Dog Films

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 15:26:00 +0000

A fantastic episode with Mark and his special guests Sally Shamrell Murphy and husband Glen.
Sally's LA and Media career leading into filmmaking with their new company called 'Flat Dog Films LLC'. The guys are successful entrepreneurs with Glen & Sally buying the infamous Jonathan's Cork restaurant now renamed The Cork" in Tucson Arizona. The movie is Choir Practice lookout for it! Whereas Utah and New Mexico are getting major production houses built and producing films, Sally and Glen are fighting to produce films in Tucson.

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TMB E114: Frank Powers - Creator of "The Comic Bookmobile"

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 17:21:57 +0000

Mark's guest for this episode could soon be the new "Mr.Rogers?" Frank Powers, host of Lifestyle Tucson and the creator of The Comic BookMobile has one major goal in mind, "To raise a Generation of Creative and Confident kids!" It's an interesting and fun show. Listen!

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TMB E113: Katrina Powell: Business Development Manager of the Erik Hite Foundation

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sat, 20 Apr 2024 01:55:31 +0000

Have you heard of the Erik Hite Foundation? Police, First responders, Dispatchers, FireFighters, Military all have the Erik Hite Foundation to thank at some time or another. The Non-profit is a charitable, childcare, educational and family outreach service in Tucson founded by Naomi Hite after her husband was shot and killed while on duty. Only 30 Minutes, have a listen.

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TMB E112: Dr Jesus Bernal - Owner of MueveFlex the Wellness Center and Stretch Clinic

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 01:48:09 +0000

Mark has a ball with Dr Jesus Bernal the expert in his field of Body Stretching. He's adamant that by being flexible, healthy, and strong you will move better, feel better and love life again. MueveFlex the Wellness Center and Stretch Clinic. Learn the benefits of assisted stretching in this very informative episode of Tucson Means Business.

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TMB E111: Becky Noel and Andres Ruiz

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:08:52 +0000

A non profit that takes those who cannot do these things by themselves. Shopping, Doctor and Specialists appointments, Library, you name it they do it Monday to Friday these volunteer drivers escort these customers who don't drive for Free! Mark sits down with the Director, Becky Noel, this fabulous new service that might just suit you. Easter Neighbors Volunteer Program. Check it out!

11 best selling books with 4 x times best selling author is only part of Andres Ruiz busy working schedule. Working with Entrepreneurs and Business owners as a Life Coach and a National Speaking Celebrity to thousands in his spare time. Andres has a fantastic story to share. Be sure to listen!

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TMB E110: Theresa Levy - Owner of Tucson Italian

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 19:52:18 +0000

Theresa Levy is a very very talented lady and business operator. Theresa speaks and is fluent in many languages, her baby is Italian and she teaches this beautiful language from her home, online and her unique 'Tavolino classes' while enjoying a delicious gourmet lunch. Tucson Italian is the place to go to learn Italian correctly in a secure and friendly environment.

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TMB_E109: David Swift - Author & Publisher

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 16:49:56 +0000

Tucson gets a new business with owner David Swift being Transformational Publishing AKA Arizona Book Publishing. The business offers the writer help in getting started, hand held through the process whether it's a paperback or hard copy, a novel perhaps?
You can be published and marketed as well. Learn all about this and more with this episode.

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TMB E108: Darlene Petrie - Founder of Scam Prevention International

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 05:54:10 +0000

Scam Prevention International was founded by Darlene Petrie a Canadian that was scammed herself and has set her goal in life to help others who have experienced the same.
She went into the main 5 and touched on 77 others. A lot of sound knowledge to offer!

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TMB E107: Jeremy Sharpe - President of Sharpe and Associates Inc. and Managing Partner of Rancho Sahuarita

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Thu, 7 Sep 2023 05:01:23 +0000

Mark's guest is the President of Sharpe and Associates Inc. and Managing Partner of Rancho Sahuarita. Is this place a cross between Disneyland and Heaven? The vision from the late Bob Sharpe is continued on through his son, Jeremy Sharpe.

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TMB E106: Harry Alexander - Producer and Co-Host of Voices of the West

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Mon, 7 Aug 2023 05:55:36 +0000

HAS Radio productions and Harry Alexander have been around the Tucson scene a long time and his radio show "Voices of the West" features some of the best stories and music from the old west you'll ever hear on Internet Radio!

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TMB E105: Conrad Funk - President of the Lemurian Fellowship, California

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 15:46:22 +0000

Mark's guest is Conrad Funk the President of the Lemurian Fellowship based out of Ramona California. Going back thousands of years, Lemuria now laying at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean taught the lemurian principles thus earning spiritual unfoldment, happiness, security, peace of mind and so much more!

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TMB E104: Special Edition for SSCIP

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 01:14:58 +0000

Learn more about what an insurance pool is and what are the advantages for social services organizations. For both 'for profit and nonprofit' organizations. An in depth expose with Jim Gill, Barbara McClure and Ragan Edwards.

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TMB E103: Spiritual Motivational Life Transformational Coach - Kory Ivey

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 9 Jul 2023 21:08:22 +0000

Mark's special guest shares his incredible miracle of returning to life and the commencement of a career helping others with his incredible new course. If you need some real help at this time in your life get, "Finding your Inner Spirit." Details in the interview. Enjoy!

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TMB E102: American Laser Treatment

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 17:29:29 +0000

Is Laser Treatment the new does all? Can it really do what they say it can?
American Laser Treatment has just opened in Tucson and Mark spends this episode delving into the industry and the claims of weight loss and other medical amazing results. Great listening!

ABOUT ~ Diana Smith
American Laser Treatment

I was born in Astoria Oregon. I lived there briefly and moved regularly since my father was in the Navy.

I completed my Nursing degree in California. My family consists of three adult children and three grandchildren.
This is our second move to Tucson with a total of nearly 10 years.

I have been practicing for over 35 years. My specialty was NICU, and Pediatrics. I transitioned to Home Care to include adults and now am only working with home infusions.

My son Adam and I were looking for business opportunities and one of my infusion clients invited us to a seminar put on by her PCP introducing laser therapy.

We were both excited about the innovative approach to weight loss and many amazing results with a multiple range of laser treatments.

Upon further research, we decided to start with the Zerona Z6 body sculpting laser.

It is an FDA approved non-invasive, no side effects treatment to lose inches. We are proud to have a service for our community to experience this futuristic approach to looking and feeling their best.

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TMB E101: James Smith - Economic and Workforce Development Director for Pinal County

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 20:48:58 +0000

James Smith the Economic and Workforce Development Director for Pinal County shares with Mark the growth of Corps like Lucid Motors, Nikola Motors and LG choosing Pinal County creating workforce development jobs for business and tourism.

ABOUT ~ James Smith

James Smith has over 25 years of municipal government experience, primarily in business/economic development. 

He assumed the role of Economic and Workforce Development Director for Pinal County in November 2021, leading the County’s efforts to attract capital investment and jobs to the region, while also seeking to help ensure the workforce is prepared for the jobs of the future.

Prior to his position with Pinal County, he served as the Director for Fountain Hills. He also spent over 12 years with Chandler, and worked to locate and expand major corporations.

He holds Bachelor’s (Economics) and Master’s degrees – both from San Jose State University. A graduate of the University of Oklahoma’s Economic Development Institute (OUEDI), he is recognized as a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD). In addition, he has achieved the Certified Public Manager (CPM) designation through ASU.

The Pinal County Economic and Workforce Development Department seeks to grow the economy of the County by working with our community stakeholders and partners to locate and grow companies, bringing capital investment and employment opportunities; help meet the needs of our employers by ensuring the workforce is prepared with the skills for the jobs of today and the future; and promote tourism and recreation-related activity in the region.

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TMB E100: Chad Adams - Managing Partner at Outback Steakhouse

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 16:48:43 +0000

One of Tucson's most popular restaurants is the "Outback Steakhouse" on the corner of Grant and Swan. Steaks cooked how you want them along with a fabulous menu of choices to satisfy just about anyone. What makes the Outback so successful? Is it the staff training? Perhaps their attitude and culture? Listen in as Mark speaks with Chad Adams, Managing Partner from Outback Steakhouse!

ABOUT ~ Chad Adams

Raised in Tucson, AZ. Graduated from University of Arizona with a major in Communications. Originally wanted to major in broadcast journalism, but changed majors after an internship at local TV affiliate.

Outback Steakhouse was founded in 1988, we just celebrated our 35th anniversary.
Our goal is for our restaurant to be our guests favorite place to eat, drink, relax and be with friends and family. Our core principles and beliefs are hospitality, sharing, quality, fun, courage and judgement. We use these fundamentals to bring the best of ourselves to the guest experience every day and we are always striving to improve for our people. Since our founding our motto has always been "no rules, just right" which means doing what we can to make our people's day better.

My goal as the managing partner is to do what we can to make sure that my staff is treated fairly and they appreciate the opportunity Outback provides, as well as doing what we can to make sure the customer always leaves happy and want's to come back and visit us again. We do this by always taking each opportunity for improvement seriously and listening to both the staff and the customer for ways to be better at what we do.
I couldn't do my job without my amazing team, they know that it is truly a team effort and everyone is great and pitching in and helping each other out. I am very proud of my staff and what we have accomplished over the last few years.

Currently our business is seeing a return to normalcy from the 2020 pandemic. Our sales have improved each year since the shut down and we are starting to see a return to the same level of customer flow from previous years. There are still many challenges that my business faces, the same challenges that existed pre-covid as well as post, however with my staff of dedicated individuals we do our best to meet these head on and find ways to adapt and overcome while still offering the experience that Outback's customers have come to know and expect from us. Myself and my team have a positive outlook on the future and are encouraged by the upward trend we've had in the last few months.

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TMB E99: Veterans Rescue Mission - Pastor Jon McLane

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 15:37:37 +0000

He fought in Iraq for his country, came home as a Vet and lived on Tucson streets for 5 years. Mark sits down with Jon McLane, well qualified to be the Executive Director of the Veterans Rescue Mission. An in depth look at Tucson's homeless and the future hope.

BIO Jon McLane ~ Pastor
Veteran Rescue Mission

I have lived in Tucson for over twenty years in which I joined the Army here, and served in Iraq from here. I am an almni of University of Arizona, and have been a pastor since 2015 leading the then Church now program of Home Community Services named Veteran Rescue Mission.
Please tell us all about your business (experiences) in a few paragraphs:
Home Community Services is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit organization with the help of amazing professionals on our staff and as our volunteers is able to provide, navigate, and connect our local Veteran, Family, Children, and Elder population with the services and benefits they need to thrive in their healthy happy home.

We have merged and partnered with one time Homeless Veteran Ministry, Veteran Rescue Mission, and licensed counseling firm in Arizona, Georgia, and Tennessee, named True Counseling in an effort to be able to expand on the amount of people that our collective organizations can help, as well as a way we can better serve our community.

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TMB E98: "Girls Day Out" Business Owners: Keila Womak, Kathleen Liguori and Gina Freese

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 23:25:02 +0000

Three business ladies in fashion, cosmetology and hair style and design get together to discuss Tucson business after Covid and where women are today with caring about themselves and wanting to 'get out again' and have some fun. Keila Womak, Kathleen Liguori and Gina Freese are Mark's special guests for this episode!

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TMB E97: Tyrell Potter - Food & Beverage Manager of the Forty Niner Golf and Country Club

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 22:03:44 +0000

How does a promising professional dancer crafting his trade at Julliard survive a tragic ending dance career and start again? A motivational message in this episode as I speak with the Food & Beverage Manager of the Forty Niner Golf and Country Club. The new menu looks superb!

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TMB E96: The Edible Scroll Story with Founder Deanna Misko & COO Karen Toth

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 20:40:48 +0000

A world first with The Edible Scroll. Mark interviews Deanna Misko the Founder and CEO of the Edible Scroll along with Karen Toth the COO of this startup company.
Almost three years ago now Deanna was given the message from the Lord to create the Edible Scroll. It is an edible scripture for the Body of Christ to use in prayer meditation, teaching, and fasting. The Bible tells us to eat the Word of God. Intellectually, we understand it to be food for our mind, body and spirit.

We are honored to introduce you to The Edible Scroll. The first of its kind, it is an edible scripture for the Body of Christ to use in prayer meditation, teaching, and fasting.
The Bible tells us to eat the Word of God. Intellectually, we understand it to be food for our mind, body and spirit. It is likened to our daily bread. But there are many believers who still struggle with the idea of what is truly means to “eat the Word”. Traditionally we understand that eating the Word of God means to partake of it by reading and meditating on it daily. Our hope and belief is by offering a new way to receive the Word, we will reach people in a new way, a way that enhances their prayer life and deepens their relationship with God.
With this in mind, we are offering the Word of God written with edible ink on edible wafer paper specifically designed to be eaten. We anticipate The Edible Scroll becoming a tool of empowerment that will help believers to become more familiar with God’s Word and character. Each scripture has been purposefully and prayerfully chosen to edify, encourage, and educate, while serving as reminder to God’s children of how He feels about us and what His Word can do for our lives. 
With the world in such a state of uncertainty, we believe there is no better time than the present for believers to experience The Edible Scroll. Our wish is to share The Edible Scroll around the globe. We would like to ask your support with helping us spread the edible Word of God with all whom you feel would be inspired and encouraged to eat the scripture.
We want to thank you for your consideration in helping us to spread The Edible Scroll to the world. May the Lord bless you and keep you.

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TMB E95: Stephanie Keen - Jenny Craig Centre Manager & Coach

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 07:11:09 +0000

Does the Jenny Craig weight loss system have a secret remedy like the "Colonel's Chicken"? Mark interviews Stephanie Keen the Centre Manager from the Swan and Grant crossroads Centre. Surprising answers to some very honest questions giving sensible and logical answers! Jenny Craig the founder now in her 90's did see the future after all.

ABOUT ~ Stephanie Keen

I was born in CA and attended CSU Stanislaus in Turlock CA where I attained a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts and a teaching credential.

I moved to Tucson in 2008 after meeting my husband on E-Harmony. We have a 7 yr old son, 3 dogs, and 2 cats.

While attending college and after, I began substitute teaching and tutored kids of all ages. Eventually I landed teaching jobs in the K-12 spectrum. Teaching has always been my passion and my current job enhances it in a different perspective.

I joined Jenny Craig in 2013 and lost 50 lbs then had a baby and had to lose 40 lbs again. After being successful in my own weight loss journey, my coach asked me if I was interested in working there. In June of 2016 I began working as a JC coach. Then in 2019 I became a center director.

I have maintained my weight for 7 years. I absolutely love my job! My teaching background has helped me in my role here with being a coach and trainer to my staff, and watching clients' both physical and mental transformation to a healthy lifestyle is truly rewarding.

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TMB E94: Christine Ricci - K9 Behaviorist Specialist

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 18:13:51 +0000

Mark interviews Christine Ricci, a K9 Behaviorist Specialist.
It is amazing what our furry friends think and feel, and this Lady knows when and how! Her business is Bella Dog Psychology and is prepared to help all. All you have to do is ask!

Personal Bio ~ Christine Ricci

I was raised in Providence Rhode Island. I attended several schools both night and day classes to fit my lifestyle at CCRI.
I devoted a large part of my years to raising my two girls before I went back for more schooling online.

My business was born out of both my passion and frustration at seeing good dogs go down. I used to practice what I do for my own pure enjoyment when I'd take my girls to the part after school, while they played on the playground I would work with dogs that were there.

I had an injury that changed my life, forced me to switch gears and do what I now do full time.

Bella Dog Psychology works with all dogs, specializing in both early puppy development teaching humans how to avoid needing my services later on, and the reactive (vicious) dogs where I'm their last resort before being euthanized. I get both puppies and reactive dogs sent to me from all over the country.

On a calmer note, I train federal ADA service dogs for people with disabilities, I have much stricter standards than the government as I will not graduate any pup that doesn't pass all 15 tests vs the 12 required by the ADA.

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TMB E93: Ryan Mauch - Founder & CEO of Mauch Consulting Group

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:58:30 +0000

A very unique service is offered by Ryan Mauch from Mauch Consulting Group for businesses at all levels. He goes in depth to ensure the owners and business leaders are structured and financially planned for their futures. An experienced business owner and entrepreneur, Ryan is also a great speaker and influencer.

Personal Bio ~ Ryan Mauch

Ryan born and raised in Canton, a small village in Northern New York, just south of the Canadian border. From his developmental years through high school, Ryan embodied the titular title of "Renaissance Man." With his penchant for learning and unquenchable curiosity, he developed talent in a wide array of fields including academics, athletics, music and art. He received his collegiate education at SUNY Geneseo and graduated with degrees in Philosophy and Political Science.

Ryan Mauch is an accomplished leader, coach, speaker and business strategist. With an extensive background in sales, servant leadership and entrepreneurship, his career spans over 20 years across many industries including the restaurant, telecom, distribution, franchising and financial segments. Ryan has grown and developed successful teams for Subway, AT&T, Target and Vanguard Cleaning Systems in the corporate space. And he has also owned/co-owned multiple businesses including a Moroccan restaurant and two delis. Most recently, Ryan founded Mauch Consulting Group to serve the small business community.

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TMB E92: Christopher Hall - Owner of Miss Nature LLC

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sat, 5 Nov 2022 01:03:07 +0000

Owner of Miss Nature LLC, Christopher Hall, is Mark's special guest on Tucson Means Business for this episode discussing touring with the Arizona Pride Tour 2023.
The troupe performs in the rural areas of Arizona to packed houses of adults and children with their parents.

Personal Bio - Christopher Hall

I was born in Phoenix, AZ but was raised all over the country thanks to my parents. Much of my life was spent in Florence, AZ. I have lived in Tucson since the summer of 2013! I attended Florence High School where I graduated in 2007!

I currently am enrolled in Northern Arizona University working on my Master’s in Organizational Leadership.
I started Miss Nature, LLC in October of 2021. While new, it is fairly successful. I am an event organizer but have been planning events for over 15 years. Normally, I did this as a private citizen raising money for charities or with nonprofits that I sat on the board of.

I now just do it for profit but keep to my roots and periodically raise money for causes important to me from time to time!

Miss Nature LLC just celebrated its first year as an official LLC. In the short time, much has been accomplished. We are growing and are getting ready for our upcoming 2023 Arizona Pride Tour which is one of our largest productions.

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TMB E91: Carlos Ruiz - President of Tanque Verde Town

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sat, 24 Sep 2022 20:26:56 +0000

Mark has Carlos Ruiz the President of Tanque Verde Town in studio, a 501C4 Non-Profit organization. Carlos discusses a new project to move for Incorporation of Tanque Verde Town. Carlos Ruiz goes into the benefits and possible non benefits of becoming an Incorporation.
There are public meetings in the ensuing weeks ahead, listen for when and where.

ABOUT ~ Carlos Ruiz

Director -Tanque Verde Town

Born in Tucson, AZ as a 6th generation Arizonan.
Carlos attended the University of Arizona and earned a BS in Material Science and Engineering. After graduation he started a 35 year career in Materials Engineering and raw material Supply Chain Management.

A desire to start his own business resulted in developing a raw material business model and researching Tucson as a location to start the business. He founded HT Metals in 2003 as a distributor of ready to manufacture custom transformed raw material.

The business has 5 full-time employees. While most customers are in the Tucson and Phoenix area, HT Metals has had some success exporting to Sonora, Mexico.

Carlos became active in the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in 2010 and was elected to its Board of Directors where he served as the Treasurer and Chairman.
In 2012 he was appointed to the Tanque Verde Unified School District Governing Board.

In 2016, he was re-elected to the TVUSD Governing Board and was chosen to be its Board President. Carlos was appointed to the Pima County Small Business Commission and is the current Chair.

Carlos is a director on the board of Tanque Verde Town a 501C4 organization that is will be gathering community input on the topic of incorporation.

Company / Organization Website URL: https://tanqueverdetown.org/

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TMB E90: Riding Big Red - Father/Daughter Duo: Max Parks and Leah Peters

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sat, 24 Sep 2022 19:07:52 +0000

Mark has special guest Max Sparks and Leah Peters Producer/Co-Host and Host
of the very popular podcast "Riding Big Red" a behind the curtain thirty one year experience that needs to be heard to be believed. This father daughter duo have a lot of fun with nearly four seasons of incredible true stories while 'Riding Big Red.'

About ~ Max Parks

Max was raised in Tucson, Arizona.
He graduated from Palo Verde High School in 78'. Not long after high school Max became a truck driver, but wanted something more for his career. He decided to give firefighting a try and applied to the academy in 82'.

After completing the fire academy and one year probation, he became a permanent firefighter for the Tucson Fire Department. Over the course of his career he had several promotions, but eventually retired after 31 years as a Captain.

In Max's 31 years of running emergency calls as a firefighter, he experienced everything from the most minor of emergencies all the way to the most horrific. Though most people know and love firefighters for what they do, they don't really know all that firefighters get involved with in the community through those 911 calls.

Throughout his career, Max has witnessed tragedy, heartache, fear, sadness, pain, and everything in between. Beyond the 911 calls, he also experienced memorable time at the fire station, building lasting relationships with fellow firefighters, managing work and home-life balance, and so much more.

Being on the fire department for 31 years gave Max some incredible memories and stories that most people never get to hear about, until now. The Riding Big Red Podcast unveils the untold stories of a firefighter and all of the experiences Max had on the fire department.

We are Max and Leah, a father and daughter duo, here to illuminate the intense world of firefighting. We are pulling back the curtain and giving you thirty-one years of first-hand experience, which includes, fire station life, griping perspectives, and the untold stories of a firefighter. Riding Big Red is not for the faint of heart. We unveil many gruesome, graphic, and heart-wrenching calls that most people never get to hear about.

We shine light on the true realities of the courageous and heroic men and women that ride Big Red.

About ~ Leah Peters

I am a native Tucsonan. I graduated from Palo Verde High School in 06' and then pursued further education at the University of Arizona. I transferred and completed my Bachelors in Business Management at the University of Phoenix.

After completing college I went on to become a Program Manager for a company that specializes in providing resources for individuals with disabilities, their families and their communities.

I was with this company for serval years until I had my first child and decided to take a break from the workforce to focus on caring for him. I had two other children and have been a Domestic Engineer (stay-at-home-mom) for the last ten years.

Over the last two years I have been working on a podcast with my dad called Riding Big Red. This podcast unveils the stark reality of what firefighters encounter throughout their career and tells the untold stories that the public rarely gets to hear about. We talk about things that are not only informative, but also gripping and thought provoking.

Our unique dynamic gives listeners two perspectives. These are all stories I am hearing for the first time so I get to ask what the listener would want to know. Our goal is to not only entertain, but also to spread awareness about the physical and mental load that comes with the career.

Company Phone: (520) 237-4296
ridingbigred@gmail.com

Company / Organization Website URL:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1231010

Company / Org Facebook Page URL:
https://www.facebook.com/Ridingbigredpodcast

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TMB E89: Autism - Brie Seward Executive Director and Eric Stark Board Member from Autism Society of Southern Arizona.

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:56:47 +0000

A warm-hearted host with warm hearted guests, a great recipe for a good podcast. Mark entertains Brie Seward and Eric Stark Executive Director and Board member from Autism Society of Southern Arizona.

Bio ~ Brie Seward

Brie is the Executive Director of the Autism Society of Southern Arizona. She started as a volunteer on the marketing committee lending her publishing experience (Harper’s Bazaar and Gourmet magazines), e-commerce (Bond No. 9 Fragrances and Louis Vuitton), and digital marketing (Perry Ellis brands) in New York City and Miami to support ASSA.

Brie is a graduate of The U of A Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities program and received her MA in communications from ASU.

The Autism Society of Southern Arizona provides unbiased information and referral services at no cost. We are typically the “first call” parents or individuals with autism make when learning about the diagnosis. We provide information on therapy options, legal considerations, transition resources, schooling, and much more.

Our website features a comprehensive listing of Southern Arizona providers and resources. We also provide customized autism training to schools, organizations, and businesses about our ever-evolving understanding of autism.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a complex, lifelong developmental condition that typically appears during early childhood and can impact a person’s social skills, communication, relationships, and self-regulation. The Autism experience is different for everyone. It is defined by a certain set of behaviors and is often referred to as a “spectrum condition” that affects people differently and to varying degrees. 1 in 40 Or 2.5% of 8-year-old children in an area of Arizona were identified with ASD by ADDSP (Arizona Developmental Disabilities Surveillance Program) in 2018.

This April, the Autism Society celebrates Autism Acceptance Month. Every day, we work to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community to live fully. Be the connection this April to spreading awareness for early diagnosis, promoting inclusion in the greater community, and practicing acceptance in everyday life.

Be the connection this April to spreading awareness for early diagnosis, promoting inclusion in the greater community, and practicing acceptance in everyday life. Together with the Pima County Superintendent's Office, we have created a proclamation to designate April as Autism Acceptance Month for Pima County.

While there is currently no known single cause of Autism, early diagnosis helps a person receive resources that can support the choices and opportunities needed to live fully.

Company / Organization Website URL: www.as-az.org

Company or Guest LinkedIn URL:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/autism-society-of-southern-arizona-inc

Company / Org Facebook Page URL:
https://www.facebook.com/Autismsocietyofsouthernarizona

Bio ~ Eric Stark

Eric Stark is a Marketing Coordinator for Banner – University Health Plans and is a board member of the Autism Society of Southern Arizona.

He is a graduate of ASU’s Tucson MSW program and is a passionate advocate for the rights of individuals dealing with disabilities. He is an accomplished motivational speaker who honestly shares his own mental Health struggles and his experiences not just surviving but thriving while living with an Autism Spectrum diagnosis.

My goal is to help others to better learn how to find more meaning and purpose in life and how to feel more in control of their lives:

I want to help people become the landlords or their brains instead of just renting space in their heads.

I am comfortable discussing just about any aspect of my life and believe the best interviews are organic so no one question above is a must ask.

(520) 425-4574 Eric.Stark@bannerhealth.com

Company / Org Facebook Page URL:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/OutreachOutlook/

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TMB E88: John Smalley: Discusses the Flock Off System - Revolution in Bird Abatement

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 20:14:12 +0000

What on earth is Bird Abatement?
Do you realize how much damage birds actually do to property and machinery both domestic and commercial if their excrement gets into the wrong places? Never mind your health! The Flock Off System - Revolution in Bird Abatement

Bio ~ John Smalley

Founder/ CEO FlockOff

Born and raised in STL Missouri and College @ Southeast Missouri State University and University of Amsterdam.

John worked in Corporate America for 15+ years, mainly in Healthcare and Workforce management, and realized that ownership and starting businesses was what he wanted to do.

He rose quickly within their ranks through a talent for turnaround/change management and territory development.

It was through this season of his professional life that he would arrive in Tucson, which he and his family have called home for over a decade.

Like so many, though, John felt a calling towards entrepreneurship, and that calling has run through several iterations – first in consulting, then in an adjacent segment of the healthcare industry, until culminating in his partnership and venture in an industry he and his partners feel is a tremendously underserved industry and ripe for innovation: pest control.

Seeking to challenge the existing approach of broad service areas, heavy utilization of chemicals and poisons, and boilerplate service plans, John and his partners believe there is a better – and smarter – way to serve their customers through hyper-local relationships, a heavy emphasis on data analytics as well as technology, and individualized, environmentally-conscious treatment plans.

He went full time into serial entrepreneurship.
Currently own 7 companies with the plan to have 15 by 2026.
Top business priority is to create jobs and commerce in and for Tucson and Arizona.

Currently the managing partner for Pest Friends and Flock Off. Goal is to modernize the pest control industry through innovation, technology, data, and data aggregation.

Pest Friends was Founded by four friends (Scott Nolen, Wyatt Chambers, Daryl Ross, and John Smalley).

We have 35+ years of experience in pest control, 75+ years in management and leadership, and have created and developed over 20 companies between the four members.)
His top business priority is to create jobs and commerce in and for Tucson and Arizona.

John moved on to another ingenious concept. A scientific Revolution in Bird Abatement!
What is it? The Flock Off System
The What?

The Flock Off System is a revolutionary, high-tech and humane solution to stop birds from landing on structures 
IMMEDIATELY AND PERMANENTLY.

Flock Off can help eliminate the costs, risks, health hazards and damage caused by birds, ONCE AND FOR ALL!

The Flock Off System is the best solution for your bird exclusion needs. It is capable of reducing up to 100% of the nuisance caused by birds. 

It does not use chemicals, poison or traps, rendering it Environmentally Friendly. It can be used for commercial buildings, residences, industries, billboards, and more.

HOW IT WORKS - Electromagnetism
Migratory and territorial birds utilize an internal GPS system connected to a protein production in their eyes that allows them to “see” directionally through earth’s latitudinal and longitudinal gridlines.

Flock Off affects this process, creating an Electromagnetic “force field” around any structure that causes birds to simply find it impossible to land.

Description automatically generated invisible to humans, this barrier appears to birds as “fireworks” ON/AROUND the surface of their target landing zone. They WILL NOT LAND and will divert elsewhere, FOREVER

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TMB E87: Howard N Stewart recipient of the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Legacy Award

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 19:26:04 +0000

Local Tucson community advocate and philanthropist Howard N. Stewart is Mark's special guest in this episode. Howard is a recipient of the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Legacy Award, Mark discusses what that means to Howard and why.

About ~ HOWARD N. STEWART

In 1970, AGM was founded by Howard’s parents, Roger and Joyce Stewart. The following year, at only 12 years of age, Howard began working at AGM for “the princely sum” of just $1.00 an hour. He continued to work at AGM almost every summer until 1982.

In 1989, Howard returned to AGM in the position of “junior purchasing clerk”. In the year 2000, Howard was named AGM’s President/CEO. In 2002, the Tucson Metro Chamber named Howard as Tucson's Small Business Leader of the Year.

In 2009, under Howard's leadership, AGM was recognized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce as "America's Best Small Business", beating out over 4,500 other contenders for this distinction. To date, AGM remains the only Arizona business to have ever received this distinction from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. In 2018, Howard was named Southern Arizona’s CEO of the Year. In 2021, the Arizona Commerce Authority, in concert with the Arizona Technology Council, jointly named Howard as “Arizona’s Transformational Leader of the Year.

ABOUT AGM CONTAINER CONTROLS INC.
Founded in 1970, AGM is a supplier of pressure, moisture, and logistics management hardware that is beneficial to our nation’s aerospace & defense industry. As a result of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, in 1992, Ascension, a division of AGM, entered the wheelchair lift market, whereby AGM has become the designer and manufacturer of the world’s best wheelchair lifts for the public facilities and commercial space markets.

Furthermore, in the year 2022, Ascension, became the exclusive North American distributor for a new product called the Omeo personal mobility (wheelchair) device, which is already beginning to change the way many people with disabilities are leading their lives. As such, the Omeo’s unique, self-balancing technology enables its users to reclaim their independence and interact with the world around them in a revolutionary new way.

Headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, AGM is a proud, American-owned manufacturing company, which has established an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), such that AGM’s employees have become employee-owners who own a significant portion of our organization. In fact, such employee-owners have helped AGM Management to drive up the value of our organization by roughly 2,400% in the last 27 years.

Moreover, AGM aspires to be a model, principled company, whereby we do our best to provide for the needs of our employee-owners and their families, as well as to enable such employees to fulfill their personal goals through increasingly rewarding career opportunities and continuing education.

Howard N. Stewart
President/CEO AGM Container Controls
3544 E Fort Lowell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 462-0912

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TMB E86: Tiana Ronstadt - Founder of Power Women Investing (PWI)

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Tue, 2 Aug 2022 22:49:39 +0000

Known as a Lead Power Woman, Tiana Ronstadt, Mark's special guest on this episode of Tucson Means Business discusses how 'Power Women Investing' empowers individuals to gain financial independence helping them pursue their most ambitious dreams.

Tiana is a vibrant lecturer, workshop facilitator, and educator with over 25 years of financial planning experience. Tiana founded Power Women Investing (PWI) in 2006 with a mission to empower individuals to gain financial independence and help them pursue their most ambitious dreams. Tiana is a top producer at Woodbury Financial. She is a sought-after mentor and speaker in the financial industry and in the Tucson community.

Tiana has experience in serving her clients through times of serious change in their lives, including pre- and post-retirement strategizing, pre- and post-divorce financial counseling, income planning, and estate planning.

She is married and has two children, Mia and Larry.

Tiana Ronstadt founded Power Women Investing in Tucson, Arizona in 2006. Her mission? To empower individuals to pursue financial independence and plan for their most ambitious dreams. A leading producer at Woodbury Financial, Tiana is also a sought-after speaker and mentor in the financial industry and the local Tucson community. Spend just a bit of time with her, and it’s easy to see why.

Talking to Tiana Ronstadt, you can’t help but notice her passion for new ideas. Her desire to dream up even better ways to help her clients is matched only by her empathy for them — and for what they go through as they navigate life’s toughest transitions.

It’s an empathy people tend to come by through their own life experiences. For Tiana, the sudden death of her father when she was only 18 years old was a traumatic and formative experience, and one that had a huge influence on the trajectory of her life and career.

When women take initiative with their finances, they sometimes confront a male-dominated financial planning industry that does not speak to them or cater to their needs. At Power Women Investing, we provide the kind of supportive and personalized service that women prefer, coupled with an emphasis on education and empowerment that women crave. 

However, 80% of our clients are married. It's simply the women who are initiating the appointment.

Everyone needs a plan for the future. We offer levels of service for every background, age, and income level.

Tiana Ronstadt is a Wife, mother of two, sister, daughter, friend, volunteer, speaker, coach, mentor, author, counselor, spa junky, cheerleader, and advisor.

Tiana is a vibrant lecturer, workshop facilitator, and educator with over 25 years of financial planning experience. Tiana founded Power Women Investing (PWI) in 2006 with a mission to empower individuals to gain financial independence and help them pursue their most ambitious dreams. Tiana is a top producer at Woodbury Financial. She is a sought-after mentor and speaker in the financial industry and in the Tucson community.

Tiana has experience in serving her clients through times of serious change in their lives, including pre- and post-retirement strategizing, pre- and post-divorce financial counseling, income planning, and estate planning.

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TMB E85: Empowering Women Alliance Founders - Ute Vaughn, Deb Anderson & Kathy Peake

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 20:43:56 +0000

Mark entertains three very special ladies in business they share all about an exciting new Women's Global Alliance and book launch called "Empowering Women with Words: Life-Changing Conversations" published in the fall.

Bio ~ Ute Vaughn
LIVING BY DESIGN:

Ute Vaughn naturally attracts people interested in being powerfully in love with life. A Life Coach, artist and teacher for over 40 years, Ute has been seeking and studying her true passion which she calls “ The Light Side of Being”.
Earning her degree in early childhood education led to continued studies, teaching and coaching opportunities, with certifications by The Coaches Training Institute, The Heart Math Institute, The Rhys Thomas Institute of Energy Medicine, The Science of Self- Empowerment, and Landmark Education.
artbyute.com

Bio ~ Deb Anderson

Deb Anderson is the founder of Purpose & Possibility Coaching and co-creator of its online courses. She writes fiction and non-fiction and guides others to develop their own empowering stories. She has been co-founder and CEO of a marketing and promotions event business for 26 years and co-founder of the largest quantum physics study group and speaker series in America.
coachdebanderson@gmail.com
http://www.PurposeandPossibility.com

Bio ~ Kathy Peake
CEO & Founder The Peake Financial Group

Kathy graduated in 1980 from Mary Washington College in Virginia, where she earned her BS degree in Chemistry and minored in Math. Right out of college, Kathy taught High School Chemistry for a time and twenty years ago, she founded and is CEO of The Peake Financial Group.

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TMB E84: Michael Guymon - President & CEO Tucson Chamber of Commerce

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Wed, 6 Jul 2022 17:47:53 +0000

Michael Guymon is the newly elected President and CEO of the Tucson Chamber of Commerce taking over the mantle from Amber Smith. He discusses with Mark how the Chamber is addressing the five major recommendations included in the Chamber's 'Workforce Blueprint' and the importance of the Chamber getting involved in workforce development.

Bio ~ Michael Guymon
President and CEO Tucson Chamber of Commerce

Born and raised in Tucson I graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from the University of Arizona and while in college, worked for a Member of Parliament in London as part of a work abroad program.

I started my career at Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce as Assistant Vice President of Government Affairs; Chief of Staff to Council Member Fred Ronstadt representing Ward 6 for the eight years he was in office; Executive Director of the Metropolitan Pima Alliance; Vice President of Regional Development at Sun Corridor Inc

Currently President & CEO of the Tucson Metro Chamber, a membership based organization with 1400 business members whose mission is to champion an environment where your business thrives and our community prospers. The Chamber is focused on advocating on behalf of the business community throughout the region in the promotion of a pro-business environment and to retain our small, medium and large businesses. The Chamber also recently launched a Workforce Blueprint focused on implementing initiatives that assist in the training and upskilling of our labor pool.

Company / Organization Website URL: www.tucsonchamber.org

Company or Guest LinkedIn URL:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-guymon-1515034/

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TMB E83: Lucretia Free - Publisher and Candidate for Congress District 6

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Fri, 1 Jul 2022 02:12:04 +0000

Lucretia is a Publisher and Candidate for Congress for District 6.
A fascinating lady with set principles and the 'hotspur' to get things done in Washington. Lucretia Free shares her Career & Academic success with Mark. As well as sharing the challenges during her run for Congress.

Bio - Lucretia Free
Publisher /President and candidate for US Congress in Congressional District 6

The youngest of three daughters born to Lawson and Earlene Mays in rural Ohio. Lucretia graduated from high school at the age of 16 and received her undergraduate degree in marketing at 19. After working for a year, she earned her MBA at the age of 23, and quickly parlayed her educational knowledge and professional acumen to consulting with law firms.

She started her career on the east coast, moved to the Midwest, and finally landed in San Francisco where she was one of the first marketing directors in the country for large corporate law firms.

While Lucretia loved the fast paced life of the big city, when she and her husband began having children, they chose the family friendly city of Tucson as the place to raise their family.

Once here, she utilized her entrepreneurial spirit and corporate knowledge to launch the community newspaper called The Vail Voice, and The American Woman Shooter gun magazine.

Harkening back to her roots in rural Ohio, she applied her leadership skills to understand both the joys and frustrations of living in an unincorporated area. As a result, she established the South East Regional Council, to provide an opportunity for citizens to speak with one voice regarding hot spot issues that affect them.

Lucretia served as the South East Regional Representative for District 4 Supervisor Steve Christy. She is also Chair of the Pima County Transportation Advisory Committee, and is a board member for Saguaro Christian Church.

Lucretia has been serving the residents of far southeast Pima County for over 20 years and looks forward to continuing her service as a member of Congress.

I started The Vail Voice in 2001 as a means of bring the schools, businesses and residents together. The paper shares news that is specifically relevant to SE Pima County. When residents are polled about where they get their news, The Vail Voice is number one.

www.thevailvoice.com www.free4congress.com

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TMB E82: Dr. Kristin Olson-Garewal, Co-founder: The Homing Project

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 21:24:48 +0000

Mark's guest is Dr. Kristin Olson-Garewal the CEO and Co-Founder of "The Homing Project" a rapid rehousing project to help homeless people in Tucson. Unlike any other transitional shelter program, "The Housing Project" will provide a home not just a bed including onsite services.

Bio ~ J Kristin Olson-Garewal MD

Executive Director “The Homing Project”

Born in St Paul MN. Oldest Girl of 9 children. We moved frequently to follow my civil engineer father’s work on freeway bridges. I did grades 1-12 in parochial school, at first with nuns sent from Ireland to “the mission district of California.”

Later I attended an all-girls Catholic high school in Puerto Rico learning Spanish in the process. Then to Boston University’s Honors 6 yr. Med Program, finishing with an MD. My internal medicine residency was done at the Boston VA Med Center.

Soon after my retirement my son, Raj Garewal asked me to help start a tiny home village for people experiencing homelessness. Raj had worked with a large services center for homeless people in Santa Monica. We had both become concerned with the hundreds of homeless encampments throughout Tucson. So we visited a number of Tucsonans working with the problem of homelessness, Tucson city council members, and tiny home villages in California.

Then we started a nonprofit, I resigned my position on Clinical Amistad’s Board of Directors due to conflict of interest, and began writing a business plan and applying for grants.

Company / Organization Website URL: thehomingproject.org

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TMB E81: Karen Farrell - Angel Charity for Children

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 17:26:43 +0000

Karen Farrell is the General Chair of the Angel Charity for Children, an organization in Tucson that distributes millions of dollars to non-profits within the region that in turn do so much good work within Southern Arizona.
There are great events coming up in this, their 40-year anniversary.

Bio - Karen Farrell

General Chair - Angel Charity for Children
Karen Farrell – Sales Manager – Venture West Real Estate Services.

Karen grew up as a military kid and has lived in many places before her father retired in Tucson in 1975.
She was born in St. John's Newfoundland, Canada and lived in Cleveland, Ohio, Phoenix, AZ, Taipei, Taiwan, and Blytheville, Arkansas.

She attended the University of Arizona with a degree in Accounting in 1981. Karen started her career at Coopers & Lybrand as a CPA. She then moved over to Venture West, served as the CFO and then moved into the commercial Real Estate segment of Venture West.

Karen has served on several Boards and committees including CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women), Salpointe Catholic HS, SS Peter & Paul Church, FC Tucson Youth Soccer Club, Brewster Center, Father’s Day Council and several other non-profits over the years some of which she still serves on. She has been a member of Angel Charity for Children for 12 years and is currently serving as the General Chair for 2022.

Angel Charity for Children is celebrating its 40th year in the community raising funds for the Children in Pima County. We have served over 1 million children and funded over 120 nonprofit beneficiaries in the community.

We have a diverse group of members from all walks of life and we are an all-volunteer organization of approximately 250 members. Each year our general membership selects several beneficiaries to fund.

This year in 2022 we are funding are large beneficiaries which are Youth on their Own and National Alliance for Mental Illness. We are also funding seven small beneficiaries; Boys to Men, El Rio Health Center Foundation, Junior Achievement of Arizona, Nourish, TMC Foundation, Tucson Girls Chorus and YWCA Southern Arizona.

Company / Organization Website URL:

www.angelcharity.org

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TMB E80: Botanical Gardens; Specialty gardens and plants in Tucson

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Thu, 12 May 2022 18:48:45 +0000

Matt Adamson, Cynthia Martin and Cristiana Bertoldi are specialists in their field and share all about the Tucson Botanical Gardens, The Yume Japanese Garden and the Tucson Bonsai Society. It's an informative and interesting Podcast.

About Matt Adamson:

Matt Adamson was born in Texas but grew up in Phoenix, Arizona. After graduating from Sunnyslope High School, he earned his Bachelor of Arts at the University of Arizona in Political Science and History, and completed the Initial Teacher Certification Program at Arizona State University. He likes playing soccer, swimming, reading, eating, and watching movies. He has also had a lifelong interest in aviation, space exploration, and military history. Matt has three children, two dogs and two cats.

Matt joined the Gardens’ staff in 2016, after nearly nine years at Biosphere 2 where he managed the education and outreach program for the University of Arizona. His first role at the Gardens was as Director of Operations, supervising the team responsible for exhibition installation, facilities maintenance, and horticulture.

In early 2021, Matt moved into the Director of Marketing & Communications role ensuring that the Gardens’ relationship with members, visitors, constituents, and the community remains strong. He is responsible for all strategic communications for the Gardens. He distributes press releases, leads the publication of the Gardens’ quarterly newsletter, creates and places advertising, manages the Gardens’ media presence, including social media, and creates collateral material for programs and exhibitions. Additionally, he develops community partnerships and assists in designing innovative activities for members and guests.

Located on the site of the historic Porter property, The Canadian Garden Council and the American Public Gardens Association named Tucson Botanical Gardens as one of the top 10 North American Gardens worth traveling for. A lush oasis in the heart of Tucson offering mature trees and expertly cultivated foliage, specialty gardens such as the Cactus & Succulent Garden, Barrio Garden, and Herb Garden highlight the diversity of native plants.

Tropical butterflies from around the world are featured in the Cox Butterfly & Orchid Pavilion Oct.–May. Experience year-round art exhibits, classes, and events, as well as the creative, seasonal menu of Edna’s Eatery. Now celebrating over 40 years of living beauty, The Tucson Botanical Gardens is a unique gem not to be missed.

Company / Organization Website URL: https://tucsonbotanical.org/

Company or Guest LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewadamson/

Company or Guest Twitter URL: @TucBotanical

Company / Org Facebook Page URL: https://www.facebook.com/TucsonBotanical

Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/tucsonbotanical/

About Cynthia Martin:

“As a hobby, I am an avid gardener from Texas to the desert, and fell into the Tucson Bonsai Society quite by accident”.

From the oil boom town of Odessa, TX, home of the Saturday Night Lights. Two sisters, one son and four grandkids far flung globally. I have a cutie pie furry child, Pepe, an active lovable Papillion.

As a profession, I retired to Tucson after a 40-year career as a healthy active lifestyle coach through nutrition clubs.

A Society of Bonsai Aficionados

The Tucson Bonsai Society’s membership remains strong under the guidance of its founder David Meyer. David and his late wife Judy were Missouri transplants who arrived in Tucson in the late 1960s. They became interested in bonsai after attending an exhibition in Phoenix. David began the study of bonsai with one of the foremost instructors or sensei, John Naka, as well as Leroy Fuji, who founded the Phoenix Bonsai Society in 1960.

David and Judy founded the Tucson chapter in 1972. Over the past five decades, David’s interest became a life-long passion.

Company / Organization Website URL: www.TucsonBonsaiSociety.org

Company or Guest Twitter URL: https://www.instagram.com/tucsonbonsaisociety/

Company / Org Facebook Page URL: https://www.facebook.com/TucsonBonsaiSociety/

About Christiana Bertoldi:

Born and raised in Italy, Cristiana graduated in Foreign Modern Languages and Literatures at the University for Oriental Studies in Naples in 1993, majoring in Japanese language and culture.

When she went to Japan to study for her dissertation researching Kobori Enshu, a notable Japanese artist, tea master, and garden designer of the Edo period (end of 16th century/beginning of the 17th century), she fell in love with the world of the Japanese gardens.

After graduating, she specialized in Far-Eastern Art and worked for years as cataloguer and curator of the Chinese and Japanese porcelain collections in many museums in Naples, Venice, and Milan. She moved to Tucson, AZ in 1999 and became a jewelry designer.

Finally, in 2020 she started working at Yume Japanese Gardens as assistant director, event coordinator, and curator of the museum collections.

Yume is indeed something of a secret garden, but with visual and performing arts activities out of all proportion to its size, it is better known as a place where gardens and culture are inextricably entwined, where Japanese heritage is well preserved, and the authentic refined arts and traditional values of Japan are passed on.

Company / Organization Website URL: https://www.yumegardens.org/

Company / Org Facebook Page URL: https://www.facebook.com/yumetucson

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TMB E79: Stewart Title Corporate; Discussing the housing market & the future of the Southwest

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 20:26:29 +0000

Wendy Whitehead leads out the Business Development Team for the very successful Stewart Title and Trust organization in Tucson, Arizona. Joining her at the table today are
Michael Bock and Bob Dytko who help her share fascinating information concerning the Southwest and its future.

About Wendy Whitehead:

Wendy joined the Stewart Title Family in 2002 and is looking forward to celebrating 20 years with Stewart Title.

Wendy is from Arizona and has been in Tucson since 1999. She is married to Todd and has two amazing sons, both of whom attend Northern Arizona University (NAU), and she shares her home with their cool dog Tanner.

Stewart Title has partnered in real estate transactions with customers, delivering a title closing experience second to none. "We know the Tucson real estate world; we’ve closed countless real estate transactions here. And we have friends here."

"We understand how Arizonans do business and we see every interaction as a chance to continue building a long, mutually beneficial relationship."

Throughout her 20 years with Stewart, Wendy has had the pleasure of seeing the growth within the company and is extremely proud of the team and its leader, Shawna Ruboyianes. "Shawna has led our organization for the last 7 years and we have been breaking records ever since she took over."

About Bob Dytko:

I was born and raised in Tucson. Whenever I try to leave, the truck breaks down. After a time, you get to know everyone and they all become part of who you are. So why leave?

I put myself through college. Rodeoed in my younger years. Past President of BIC. Past board member of the March of Dimes. Written 2 books. Raising a beautiful daughter and a dog named Batman.

In my spare time, I love to visit rodeos, camp, country concerts, BBQ, build furniture and write.

I love my career doing classes, radio, public speaking, and bringing in commercial and residential business to Stewart Title.

I teach the following:

Southern Arizona Growth
Motivational Marketing
Creative Marketing
Apps and Social Networking for Realtors and Lenders
Youtube

My goal is to build teams and learn from each other how to be successful in our industry.

About Michael Bock:

Michael was born in Tucson in 1971 but grew up and went to school in Mesa, AZ.
He received his Degree of Specialized Technology in Electronics and Computer Engineering in 1991. He used that degree to become a Professional Sound Engineer, running sound for concerts.

He moved back to Tucson 25 years ago and in 2004 Michael changed his career and began working at Stewart Title and Trust of Tucson where he has been a Business Development Officer for the past 18 years. In 2003, he met the love of his life, Brandy, and in 2005 they married. Together with his 2 sons, Jeremy and Mason and Brandy’s children Paige and Garrett, they raised their 4 children together and are now grandparents of 2, August and Monroe.

In his spare time, he is an avid cyclist and has ridden in 4 El Tour de Tucson’s and 1 El Tour de Mesa. Two years ago he rode his first 500-mile RAGBRAI across the state of Iowa for Velovets, a veterans charity dedicated to improving the health of veterans through cycling. Michael is heavily invested in a number of Veterans charities including Honor Flight.

He has worked with Junior Achievement, teaching global economics to 5th & 6th graders. He has worked with Habitat for Humanity, raising money, houses and awareness for those needing homes and also served on the board of Southern Arizona Mortgage Lenders Association (SAMLA) for 5 years, helping to regulate the mortgage and real-estate industry. He was the 2018 Tucson Association of Realtors “Affiliate of the Year”. Michael was just nominated as the Affiliate Director of the Tucson Association of Realtors for 2023-2024.

Michael loves working in the real estate business and is dedicated to helping his clients improve their business.

Company / Organization Website URL: stewart.com/Tucson

Company / Organization Facebook Page URL: www.facebook.com/TeamStewart520/

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TMB E78: The Wellness Show; With Brie Seward of The Autism Society of Southern Arizona & Katie Frazee of Integrative Touch (InTouch)

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sat, 9 Apr 2022 21:16:22 +0000

Mark delves into Autism with the Executive Director of the Autism Society of Southern Arizona Brie Seward. Also joining is the Program Director of Integrative Touch, Katie Frazee.

The co-host of this episode is Kathleen Pickrel of Choose Congruency Coaching and Dating After Decades!

About Brie Seward & The Autism Society of Southern Arizona:

Brie is the Executive Director of the Autism Society of Southern Arizona and a Tucson native. She brings her past media experience working in publishing (Harper’s Bazaar and Gourmet magazines), eCommerce (Bond No. 9 Fragrances and Louis Vuitton), and digital marketing (Perry Ellis brands) in New York City and Miami. Brie has a master’s in communications from ASU, completed the ArizonaLEND program, and has two young boys. Her oldest was diagnosed with Autism when he was three years old.

The Autism Society of Southern Arizona is one of 75 affiliates across the country. Our mission is to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully.

Whether an individual with Autism or a parent of a newly diagnosed child comes seeking information – our organization provides support for a person’s emotional, practical, and intellectual needs to build and foster community connections. We offer programs for individuals across the lifespan from parent trainings, teen meetups, adult social club, social skills classes, Autism Friendly Communities, and our Navigating Autism Program. Recently, we partnered with the Pima County Superintendent’s Office to create a proclamation that was approved by the board of supervisors on March 15th stating that April is Autism Acceptance Month.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a complex, lifelong developmental condition that typically appears during early childhood and can impact a person’s social skills, communication, relationships, and self-regulation. The Autism experience is different for everyone. It is defined by a certain set of behaviors and is often referred to as a “spectrum condition” that affects people differently and to varying degrees. While there is currently no known single cause of Autism, early diagnosis helps a person receive resources that can support the choices and opportunities needed to live fully.

This Autism Acceptance Month, you can be the connection to help us fulfill our mission.

• Educate yourself and share resources
• Take action through advocacy
• Connect to a local Autism Society affiliate
• Attend an Autism Society event
• Host a fundraiser
• Donate, every dollar helps

We are a staff of three part-time parents of children with an autism diagnosis. We just hired a new program/grant coordinator this week! Every day we provide support, programs, and information to the community. We envision a world where everyone in the Autism community is connected to the support they need when they need it - including education, advocacy efforts, and supports and services throughout the lifespan.

The impact we are striving for now is to help others understand the importance of fostering acceptance which can lead to improved support and to achieve equity in education, employment, housing, health care and comprehensive long-term service. It is not enough to be aware of autism but to become involved in the community and offer jobs for autistic individuals, a place on the sports team, an invitation to the Birthday party, and become a more inclusive society

Company / Organization Website URL: www.as-az.org

Company or Guest LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianajs

Company / Org Facebook Page URL: https://www.facebook.com/Autismsocietyofsouthernarizona

About Katie Frazee & Integrative Touch (InTouch):

I was raised in Tucson, and I received a BA in Anthropology (Human Biology) and Sociology (Deviance and Law) from the University of Pennsylvania. I continued on with an MS in Biological and Forensic Anthropology from Mercyhurst University. After graduation, I studied trends in pediatric skeletal growth for the National Institute of Justice. After a severe injury, I began to study the regenerative mechanisms of the body accessed through touch, movement, & the energetic healing systems.

My work is at the intersection of biology and culture, centering on the value of human connection in healing everything from cells to society. Delivering integrative healing therapies to underserved populations drew me to Integrative Touch’s pioneering community-based model, first as a volunteer, and now as Program Director.

I am passionate about supporting a child in the hospital to feel seen as their whole healthy self at any point in their care journey. With our unique approach, we are also able to serve their siblings, parents, doctors, and nurses to experience this feeling, creating an integrated network of support for everyone. I truly adore designing and delivering team-based wellness services that relieve suffering with love in home, healthcare, and community settings. I am particularly passionate about scaling and replicating this work to empower caregivers and health systems at all levels.

Integrative Touch (InTouch) is working to transform the way people experience healthcare. A leader in the field of pediatric integrative medicine, the organization supports caregivers and families whose children have any type of special health or medical need. This includes kids with cancers, genetic conditions, autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic stress, and other serious health issues. The founder, Shay Beider, pioneered a new therapy called Integrative Touch Therapy that supports healing from trauma and serious illness. The organization reaches thousands of people each year in hospitals and communities and offers unique Telehealth programs to families and healthcare providers from around the world. Thanks to the incredible support of volunteers and contributors, individuals are able to receive wellness education and integrative medical services at little or no cost.

Company Website: https://www.integrativetouch.org/

Company or Guest Twitter URL: https://twitter.com/helpintouchsoar

Company / Org Facebook Page URL: https://www.facebook.com/HelpInTouchSoar/

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TMB E77: Kathleen Pickrel, Paul Hardersen, and Mercedes Flores; telling it like it is.

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 17:54:21 +0000

Three unique Tucson business start-ups share their trials and tribulations telling it like it is to get where they are today. It's an hour of interesting knowledge and fun with this episode of Tucson means Business.

About Kathleen Pickrel

Kathleen has launched a new online course called Dating After Decades, which helps women who haven't dated in many years (due to divorce, losing a spouse, or just haven't been out there in a while) to navigate the often scary and confusing world that dating has become

Kathleen grew up in Southern California. Her father was in the military & her mother is from Northern Ireland. She was a homemaker for her 2 children -Kaitlyn and Ian, & while taking care of the home, she pursued her education, earning a bachelor's degree in psychology & master's degree in social work.

She moved to Tucson in 1993 when her husband was transferred with Raytheon. After college, she worked as a medical social worker for 14 years, working with cancer patients and their families.

At the age of 48, Kathleen's husband of 25 years passed away, which started a new journey for her. Wanting a new direction, she trained to become a certified life coach and founded Choose Congruency. Kathleen works with people and groups that are ready to make a positive change, especially if the desired change comes after a major life shake-up.

In her coaching, she helps you to gain clarity of what you want, identifying roadblocks to getting there, helps you stay motivated, as well as keeps you accountable to working toward your goal. This is true for both 1:1 and group coaching.

Currently, Kathleen has launched a new online course called Dating After Decades, which helps women who haven't dated in many years (due to divorce, losing a spouse, or just haven't been out there in a while) to navigate the often scary and confusing world that dating has become. It is information and support that Kathleen would have found helpful when she decided to try dating again after more than 25 years.

She also hosts a monthly podcast called Choose Congruency that discusses all things mindset - looking at how our thoughts, words, and actions create our reality.

Website: www.choosecongruency.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-pickrel-9a648a65
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChooseCongruency/

About Paul Hardersen; “Sea Dog Travels”

Our long-term goal is to own/operate a fleet of tall ships and to combine amazing travel experiences with impactful marine scientific research.

Born and raised in Davenport, Iowa. Honorably served in the US Navy. Bachelor degrees from Iowa State University (Geology, Political Science). Master's and PhD from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Geology).

CEO and Founder of Seadog Travels, a nautical travel company. Former CEO of Trouvaille LLC, a small group travel company.

Graduate from Startup Tucson and Newchip business accelerator programs. Certified Travel Associate (CTA) from The Travel Institute.

Seadog Travels is a nautically-inspired, environmentally-focused travel company that is creating a worldwide community of travelers with a passion and dedication to exploring and protecting the oceans of the world.

Our long-term goal is to own/operate a fleet of tall ships and to combine amazing travel experiences with impactful marine scientific research. The company conducts tall ship sailings, creates and conducts small group tours of tropical island and coastal communities, serves the luxury cruise market, offers boat brokerage services to buy/sell used boats, and is a fully accredited travel agency.

Website:https://seadogtravels.com
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-hardersen/
Twitter:https://twitter.com/pirate_travels
Facebook:https://facebook.com/seadogtravels

ABOUT MERCEDES FLORES; CEO CORE LLC

WE REALLY DO TAKE PRIDE IN PROVIDING TOP-LEVEL SERVICE TO OUR CLIENTS AND BECOMING AN INTEGRAL PART OF THEIR TEAM.

BORN AND RAISED IN PORTLAND, OR, ATTENDED THE UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND FOR 2 YEARS, THEN TRANSFERRED TO UOFA.

I WORKED FOR BOISE CASCADE CORPORATION AS AN OFFICE SUPPLY SALES REP ALSO SELLING FURNITURE. I GOT VERY GOOD AT SELLING FURNITURE, BOISE MOVED ME INTO A FURNITURE SPECIALIST ROLE OVER-SEEING TUCSON, LAS CRUCES, AND EL PASO).

I MOVED ON FROM BOISE CASCADE AND OPENED THE VANGUARD CONCEPT OFFICES BRANCH IN TUCSON. I SPENT 6 YEARS WITH VCO BEFORE MOVING ON TO TRANSACT COMMERCIAL INTERIORS). (I SPENT 2 YEARS AT TRANSACT OVER-SEEING THEIR TUCSON FURNITURE SALES.

I OPENED CORE IN 2015. OVER THE PAST 7 YEARS WE HAVE EVOLVED FROM A COMMERCIAL FURNITURE DEALERSHIP TO A FULL-SERVICE FF&E PROCUREMENT COMPANY.

WE WORK AS A PARTNER WITH OUR CLIENTS TO PURCHASE ALL OF THE FURNITURE, FIXTURES, AND EQUIPMENT TO BRING THEIR VISION TO LIFE

Website: WWW.COREFURNITURE.NET
LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/company/core-furnitureandofficeinteriors/
Twitter URL: https://twitter.com/core_furniture
Facebook Page URL: https://www.facebook.com/COREFURNITURE/

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TMB E76: Jeff Artzi, Lindsey Wiederstein, and Savannah Ellwood; OOROO Auto

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Wed, 9 Feb 2022 17:46:47 +0000

Jeff Artzi, Lindsey Wiederstein, and Savannah Ellwood are the three musketeers of the Ooroo Auto World spreading its wings across Tucson with branches opened now in Oro Valley, Marana, and Vail giving a car care service unlike any other!

You won't believe your ears with this one.

About Jeff Artzi

OOROO fits into customers' busy lifestyles by providing services at their homes, work, and even on campus. Their mobile service vans are fully equipped "shops-on-wheels" and mobile customers enjoy everything they have been known for in their shops--from honest and transparent pricing to exceptional and friendly customer service.

Jeff was born in Brooklyn NY and raised in South Jersey. He graduated from Brandeis University and NYU’s Stern School of Business and is a CPA. He has served on several community boards and committees including the Eller School of Management and the Lundgren School of Retailing and Consumer Sciences also at the University of Arizona, Desert Angels (angel investment group), Tucson Police Foundation, and United Way of Southern Arizona.

Jeff is a proud husband and father of three great kids.

His career thus far has included launching ventures in energy-efficient lighting, environmentally safe cleaning products, and home services (a precursor to Angie’s List). He is the former CEO of a 90-store, multi-state automotive chain and the founder and CEO of OOROO Auto, where he works to revolutionize the consumer experience in automotive services.

About OOROO

OOROO Auto provides complete automotive maintenance and repair services for most makes and models of cars and trucks. They opened their shop in Oro Valley in May 2014 and since then have expanded with two additional shops in Green Valley and Vail, as well as mobile services covering all of Tucson including Oro Valley, Marana, Tucson, Vail, Rita Ranch, Sahuarita, and Green Valley.

OOROO’s mobile auto repair and maintenance service is an extension of its mission to deliver "the highest level of expertise, safety, care, and convenience." OOROO fits into customers' busy lifestyles by providing services at their homes, work, and even on campus. Their mobile service vans are fully equipped "shops-on-wheels" and mobile customers enjoy everything they have been known for in their shops--from honest and transparent pricing to exceptional and friendly customer service.

OOROO measures success by doing right by their customers. It’s all about “relationships, not transactions,” with a focus on keeping their customers safer than when they came in. Ethical behavior is at the core of everything they do—who and how they hire, how they interact with their team members, how they contribute to the community, and how they take care of their customers.

All of OOROO’s community-related activities fall under OOROO CARES, which includes ongoing programs such as Joyride, OOROO Gives Back, and “Serving those who Serve”. They have received several community awards from consumers and local organizations, such as the Copper Cactus “Best Place to Work” and “Innovation” Awards and the BBB “Ethics” Award, exemplifying their reputation as a community-centric company.

Company Phone: (520) 468-7171
Email: jeff@oorooauto.com
Website: https://oorooauto.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ooroo-auto/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oorooauto
Company/Org Messenger: info@oorooauto.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oorooauto/

You can see it using the Youtube link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMF5Gv53JC0&t=5s

About Lindsey Wiederstein

OOROO fits into customers' busy lifestyles by providing services at their homes, work, and even on campus.

Lindsey graduated from the University of Arizona where she earned her degree in retailing and consumer sciences. Lindsey is originally from Des Moines, Iowa, but sees herself as an Arizonan at heart—she’s lived in Tucson since 2001. In her spare time, Lindsey enjoys being with her friends and family, including her husband, James, and dog, Lola, and volunteering at her church.

Lindsey started full time at OOROO in 2015 after she graduated from the
U of A. As a Co-Founder and Chief of Staff of OOROO Auto, she works to help Jeff ensure that operations, marketing, technology development, and business development are working together cohesively. Her “millennial” status and background in retail give her an edge in customer service, social media, and developing lasting connections with our customers and client partners.

Company Name: OOROO Auto
Company Phone: (520) 468-7171
Email: lindsey@oorooauto.com

About Savannah Ellwood
Community Ambassador

Savannah started with OOROO full-time in 2020. She brings new insights to OOROO’s business development team and assists with marketing efforts to build and maintain relationships with many other community-minded and mission-driven companies and organizations across Tucson through their At Work Program.

Savannah grew up in Tempe, AZ, and is an Arizona native. She moved to Tucson for college to attend the University of Arizona for school as an athlete on the track and field team and graduated with a degree in Retailing and Consumer Sciences. She and her husband have a dog named Roo and are expecting their first child, a baby girl.

Savannah began her professional career after college as an assistant manager with Target before later working in a leadership role at Lululemon. Savannah started with OOROO full-time in 2020. She brings new insights to OOROO’s business development team and assists with marketing efforts to build and maintain relationships with many other community-minded and mission-driven companies and organizations across Tucson through their At Work Program.

Savannah is actively involved in the community and helps to oversee their OOROO Gives Back program in partnership with those same companies.

Company Phone: (520) 442-3547
Email: savannah@oorooauto.com

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TMB E75: Tess Mew and Angelica Valenzuela; Assisted Living Ramifications

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Tue, 1 Feb 2022 01:01:15 +0000

This episode delves into the world of Assisted Living and its ramifications and a lady that focuses on finding the right facility for her clients within these facilities. Both with excellent reputations they give a comprehensive overview of assisted living in Tucson.

About Angelica Valenzuela

Owner/Caregiver of Truval Assisted Living Home. A true professional with an extensive career in Public and Nonprofit Management helping vulnerable populations: Homeless, HIV/AIDS, women, and children impacted by HIV/AIDS. For the last eight years, I have focused my mission to serve the elder population through assisted living in Tucson, AZ.

I was born in Mexico and educated in the United States. I obtained my bachelor's degree from Florida International University and a master's degree from California State University Northridge University.

When I moved to AZ to be closer to my aging parents, I began looking for a new mission and everything pointed to helping elders as my next move to serve others. I began getting educated about the Assisted Living business in Arizona, got certified as a caregiver in the three levels of care (Supervisory, Personal and Directed).

I formed Truval Management Services and I started Truval Assisted Living, about eight years ago. Truval Assisted Living is a residential care home in the Catalina Foothills on 4445 North Pontatoc Road.

We care for elders that cannot live independently or that their loved ones cannot longer care for them at home due to their need for assistance and care with all their daily activities. Truval is certified by the Arizona Department of Health to care for a maximum of 10 residents at any given time. We care for elders who suffer from any or a combination of aging diseases such as Dementia, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, among many other ailments.

Our work is non-stop; we provide loving care for elders 24/7. Depending on their level of care we provide as much care as is needed throughout the day and night. We manage their medications, provide their three meals and snacks, we shower them, do their daily laundry, and engage them in daily activities, among many other things we do.

Many individuals in our community do not know that Assisted Living Homes exist. They know of the large Nursing facilities. But, Assisted Living services constitute a large segment of the community and a large number of caring individuals that serve our aging population in Tucson.
Our work is the collaboration of many people and entities in the community to serve the elder population with dignity and respect. We partner with the AZ Department of Health to maintain compliance with State regulations and to maintain our certification and license as an assisted living home.

We also partner with Placement Agencies such as Southern Arizona Placement Agency (SAPA) for referral of new residents and also by word of mouth from previous relatives of residents we’ve cared for. We also partner with Home Health agencies for Medical Care at our facility and to avoid unnecessary hospitalizations; and with Hospice agencies, to help us with palliative care at the facility during their last stages, so they can pass with dignity and love.

Truval Assisted Living Home
4445 N. Pontotoc Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85718
Ph. 520.338.2261 / Fax 520.338.2263

About Tess Mew

I was raised in Tucson AZ. I attended Pima Community College and attended and graduated from the U of A with a BA in Psychology and sociology. I worked with the at-risk substance use and mentally ill population while raising my two boys while attending college for 8 years.

I worked at Codac Behavioral Health with at-risk populations including aging clients with substance abuse and mental health disorders. Codac created a specific position for me to be able to work closely with clients specifically in residential treatment homes and programs in the Tucson community.

It was during this time that I became interested in the relationships required to place clients in homes that matched their needs. When I left Codac I assisted a startup company that was interested in doing senior placement referrals. Two years later I decided to start my own company in order to add pieces I felt were missing in this particular industry.

Southern Arizona Placement Agency is dedicated to providing seniors and their families with a broad range of options and resources in order to locate quality services for our seniors in southern Arizona.

We specialize in identifying the most appropriate and cost-effective level of care. We have close relationships with assisted living communities, assisted living homes, hospice companies, VA benefits, respite care, day programs, in-home care, Arizona long-term care, movers, Medicaid specialists, and many other resources.

https://azplacementagency.com
linkedin.com/in/tessmew-4146862a
(520) 345-0297
siraphim@yahoo.com

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TMB E74: RFTS Carlos and Keira; Reach for the Stars, New Not for Profit

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 15:52:18 +0000

This new Not4Profit in Tucson has a novel way of helping the Youth that needs it and the Homeless here in Tucson. It's a heartwarming story of how two ex-military have combined lives and goals to help others.

About Carlos Aragon

Carlos grew up in Vacaville California until age 15 when he moved to a small town in Idaho. He graduated from Bonners Ferry High School in 2008 and joined the USAF in 2009. He enjoyed working in the local town, snowboarding, and volunteering with the church.

Carlos was a Combat Talon 2 and Combat Shadow C-130 aerospace maintenance Journeyman/Crew Chief in the Air Force allowing him to travel the world and visit 26 different countries during multiple missions.

He obtained his Aerospace Maintenance degree and became a strong leader while in the 352 Special Operations Group in England. He became trained in various disciplines preparing him for any traumatic situation and became an instructor, teaching 2,961 individuals.

While performing his duties, he suffered a severe injury and was medically and honorably retired in Tucson AZ. He has been the Program Coordinator and BOD at a Veterans Organization and is now the CEO of Reach for The Stars, Inc.

About Kira Reid

Kira graduated from Magnolia High School in 2002 and became a pre-k teacher as a young mother earning a CDA degree. She then joined the military in 2004 as a Military Intelligence Analyst.

Kira was in the USAF for over 11 years and is a Bronze Star, Combat Wounded Warrior Retired Veteran. She has experience in Intelligence Studies, Signals Analysis, Program Management, Customer Service, Accounting, and briefing.

She has over 5,000 hours of volunteering around the world and is now the COO/Co-Founder of Reach For The Stars Inc.

https://www.rftstars.com/

https://www.facebook.com/rftstarsorg/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kira-reid-094a559a

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TMB E73: David Mason; President & Chief Executive Officer of San Miguel High School - Corporate Work Study Program

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 9 Jan 2022 17:36:56 +0000

Mark talks with the President & Chief Executive Officer of the San Miguel High School about the success of the school, its Corporate Work-Study Program, and the success it has generated for both students, their parents, and the school. Another Tucson outstanding success.

About David L. Mason
President/CEO

David Mason is President and CEO of San Miguel High School where students take a full college preparatory course load while simultaneously holding professional internships, working in corporations one day a week, and earning nearly 35 percent of their school tuition.

A native to Seattle, Washington, Dave is a graduate of the Woodring College of Education at Western Washington University, holds a Master’s Degree in Medieval History from Durham University in England, and a Certificate in Catholic School Leadership.

David is an experienced President with a demonstrated history of working in the primary/secondary education industry. Skilled in Curriculum Development, Teacher Training, Fundraising, Educational Leadership, and Teaching. Strong business development professional with a Certificate in Catholic School Leadership focused in Educational Leadership and Administration, General from Creighton University.

O: (520) 294-6403 x1115

E:  masond@sanmiguelhigh.org

W: sanmiguelcristorey.org

A:  6601 South San Fernando Road Tucson, Arizona 85756

Website: https://www.sanmiguelcristorey.org/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mason-9a777b160/

http://www.sanmiguelcristorey.org/
https://www.facebook.com/SanMiguelHighSchool/ 
https://twitter.com/sanmiguelhs  
https://www.instagram.com/sanmiguelhs/     
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTwVnD66KDbmUei8f3h-tzA
http://www.sanmiguelcristorey.org/
https://www.facebook.com/SanMiguelHighSchool/   
https://twitter.com/sanmiguelhs  
https://www.instagram.com/sanmiguelhs/     
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTwVnD66KDbmUei8f3h-tzA

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TMB E72: Kara Riley; Oro Valley Police Chief

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Thu, 9 Dec 2021 05:03:01 +0000

Mark talks with Kara M. Riley, the Oro Valley Chief of Police in a very interesting and thought-provoking episode. You may be surprised what lengths the Chief goes to ensure the residents and community of Oro Valley are so proud of their police force.

Kara M. Riley had the fortunate opportunity to grow up overseas in Taiwan, Abu Dhabi and Sudan, Africa with her parents and four siblings. Kara holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona in Sociology and a master’s degree in Education.

She also graduated from Northwestern University Police Staff and Command School and from class 261 at the FBI National Academy. Kara worked in the corrections field for five years. Since February 1992, she has been a police officer. During her career, she became a mom to her daughter who is attending at the University of Arizona.

Oro Valley has grown from 1,500 residents in 1983 to approximately 43,565 today. The town has expanded from 4.5 square miles to nearly 36 during the same time. By comparison, the police department has grown from five commissioned officers to 104 commissioned officers and 31.25 civilians. In addition, we have a volunteer group that is second to none.

Oro Valley is proud to be one of the safest cities in Arizona. The dedication, vigilance and professionalism of all members of the Police Department provide for a safe and secure community for all those who live and visit in Oro Valley.

Company / Organization Website URL: www.ovpd.org Company or Guest LinkedIn URL: linkedin.com/in/kara-riley-aa509690
Company or Guest Twitter URL: https://twitter.com/OroValleyPD?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Company / Org Facebook Page URL: https://www.facebook.com/OroValleyPoliceDepartment/

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TMB E71: Heather Evon; Chance for Success - Street Newspaper

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 28 Nov 2021 15:09:08 +0000

There's a new start up called "Chance for Success" happening for Tucson which is a not for profit aimed at helping and supporting the Homeless, Marginalized and those released from Incarceration.

The goal of this project is to give a 'hand up and not a hand out' and help as many citizens as possible giving back self respect, self power and the opportunity of being their own vendor earning income to improve their lives.

Heather Evon

My name is Heather Evon from Marion, Ohio.
I was homeschooled and I graduated at the age of 12-years-old.
I received an associate’s degree in Creative Writing at the age of 16.

Most of my learning was self-taught due to dealing with life challenges for many years. I am a survivor that has endured many challenges in life. Many I have overcome while I am still currently starting a new path in my life to learn everything that I can about different aspects of learning even more about the nonprofit world in which I have endeavored to begin.

Chance for Success, Street Newspaper is a nonprofit organization that is following in the footsteps of other street newspapers around the world. There are over 100 street newspapers around the world while there are around 30 within the United States.

Chance for Success’s mission is to provide the opportunity for the homeless, marginalized, re-entry, and low-income individuals in the Tucson community with a way to create/sell the newspaper with dignity, respect, and advocacy. We provide a “Hand Up Instead of a Hand Out”. Our programs are giving aforementioned an entrepreneurial spirit to help give a voice within the community.

We are currently a start-up organization that is seeking people that would like to be part of our organization because it is much needed service due to the current crisis of COVID-19.

Before this crisis we were looking at providing employment to only about 1,000+ homeless, now, we have over 3,000 individuals in our community.

Our organization would help provide employment to these people so that they could have an income to help with daily expenses that would help give them empowerment, provide advocacy and help with flexible hours of work.

Website: https://www.chanceforsuccess.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28817848
Twitter: https://twitter.com/chance4success2
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/C4SST

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TMB E70: Dominic Ortega; Philanthropist of the Year

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Mon, 8 Nov 2021 23:46:42 +0000

The man may be retired but in reality he's the busiest Volunteer Board Director in Southern Arizona. Making his mark in Corporate America then taking those skills into the Non for Profit genre has seen Dominic Ortega help to raise millions of dollars for both health and Education causes.

Dominic Ortega Bio -

I was raised in Globe AZ. the 3rd of 7. I was fortunate to have two incredibly supportive parents. My father was the most intelligent, happy and humble man I have ever known. My mother was a charmer, beautiful and elegant. She was strong and self-made. They were great examples of a loving couple and that people should always be positive and support others.

I attended University of Arizona. I met the love of my life Myriam, and graduated in Business. We married and have 3 great children, a 34 year old son and 32 year old twin daughters.

My life in the business world went well. I was promoted many times and recognized for my achievements. I was written up in articles and TV spots. But most importantly, I was able to provide for my family and spend time with them. I was able to build my success upon relationships and believe integrity was very important.

I retired from a $35 billion dollar company. I was a Senior Consultant specializing in Sales, Marketing and Education. It was a fun and challenging position because I was always trying to help those wanted to do better, actually do better. People were glad to see me. I develop a reputation for and energized presentation.

In the last 7 years of work I started planning for what I would do in retirement. This would have been about 15 years ago.
I found a real need in the nonprofit world. I would apply the corporate skills to help the nonprofits. I found a group with a mission I believed in, Education. I would be President for 2 years.

The club held a dinner fundraiser, it would raise about $25,000. I hosted the event and we raised $325,000. The 2nd year I was asked to raise $3 million in on year. That’s an interesting story.
So Healthcare and Education are the areas I focus on.

I have served on many Boards but now I find I can do more with less restrictions if I am not on a Board. I have built a Brand as a connector. Tell me a little about yourself and I can write your elevator speech. Even my photos tell a story about nonprofits and their Mission.

In 2019 I went to 121 events, sharing Time, Treasure or Talent with them. In 2019 we were named the Philanthropist of the Year here in Tucson. I mentor about 10-12 young people in the Community, some need a little guidance some a lot. It’s very rewarding to see their success. I have very strong relationships with the University of Arizona Eller College and College of Business.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-ortega-14931011/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dominic.ortega1/

Any special notes? I am a hopeless romantic still very much in love with my wife of 42 years. I’m trying to leave this place a little better than I found it.

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TMB E69: Singleton Foundation; Free financial skills to better manage lives and businesses

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Wed, 3 Nov 2021 01:04:33 +0000

Three members of the steering committee share their knowledge, career experience and hopes for the Singleton Foundation commitment to the Tucson community. The non-profit will help give everyone who wants it free financial skills to better manage their lives and businesses. Learn More...

About Carolyn Roberts Gorst

A Tucson Native, Carolyn Roberts Gorst is a proud alumna of the University of AZ, where she studied Elementary Education, Fine Art and Humanities.

Throughout her career Carolyn has had a passion for helping other.

As a former middle school teacher, Carolyn understands the importance of learning and discovery at every age. Her career path has taken her from the classroom to the corporate world, allowing her to work in both the public and private business sectors.

Prior to coming to Junior Achievement, Carolyn spent 12+ years developing and directing life enrichment programs for seniors.

Carolyn then took the leap from senior program development to youth educational enrichment with Junior Achievement of Arizona, where she has been working with schools, teachers, and community partners in Southern AZ, to ensure that all students have the financial tools to take charge of their futures and create long-term economic security for themselves and their families.

During her time off, you can find Carolyn enjoying the Tucson music scene, painting, and exploring the outdoors with her three dogs and husband, who come along for the ride.

About Ana Greif
Ana has been a contributor to international organizations such as the Organization of American States (OAS) and the World Bank and has done work for the International Business Innovation Association (Imia), US Department of State, US Aid, the Inter-American Development Bank, and The United Nations.

Ana holds a master’s degree in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University, a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Arizona and is a Doctoral Candidate at Johns Hopkins University with a specialization in Entrepreneurial Leadership in Education.

For over 25 years, Ana has been an advocate for economic development initiatives that empower individuals to reach their potential.

Her passion for education led her to her current role as CEO of JobPath, a non-profit that provides financial and socioemotional support to adults pursuing short-term training in high demand industries. She leads a talented team of coaches and staff supporting nearly 700 students in industrial trades, information technology, and healthcare career pathways.

Ana has had an exceptionally busy career with your past work founding and leading Varela Consulting, which assisted governments, universities, public and private institutions around the world, in developing programs and policies to support entrepreneurship with your firm specializing in economic development, entrepreneurship, innovation, internationalization, and technology commercialization.

About Howard Stewart

Howard Stewart is President/CEO of AGM, a Tucson manufacturing company with 120 employees. AGM manufactures environmental protection hardware for containers and missiles, as well as the world’s premier wheelchair lift under the brand name “Ascension”.

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TMB E68: Chuck Vsoske Tom James; Menswear

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sat, 9 Oct 2021 14:41:23 +0000

Chuck Vsoske the Regional Manager for Tom James - Menswear has had a very successful and fulfilling career in Southern California for many years and now brings that expertise to Southern Arizona. A very smart retail to business service and customization organization. You might want this service. Check it out!

I was born and raised in Southern California, attending University of CA at Davis, graduating in 1978 with a BA in Geology.  
I met Danielle Maffei in a bar in Walnut Creek CA in 1979, and we were married in 1980.  

I began working for the Tom James Company in December 1983 as an apprentice — commuting from Dublin CA to train in the Tom James Beverly Hills office.  
I opened the first Tom James Northern California office in 1984, and opened two additional offices in San Jose CA & Sacramento CA in 1989.  

We consolidated three offices into one location in the San Francisco financial district, although I spent my last 7 years in CA working with clients in the Silicon Valley.  

After raising three children and seeing them all off to college, Danielle & I escaped CA and moved to Tucson (Dove Mountain) in the summer of 2018.  

I started building a new Tom James clientele from scratch here in Pima County, and we’ll end the 2021 year with half a million dollars in clothing and sportswear sales — and 2/3 of that will be repeat business.

Company / Organization website URL: https://www.tomjames.com

Guest LinkedIn URL : linkedin.com/in/chuck-v-soske-1649a17 

Cell/text:  925-408-7147

New office opening in Oro Valley on 11/1/2021:

Tom James of Tucson

11115 N. La Canada Drive

Oro Valley AZ 85737

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TMB E67: Gayle, Ashley, Kathleen

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Mon, 4 Oct 2021 14:13:30 +0000

About Gayle Petrillo

Gayle Petrillo, MBA, has coached individuals, and consulted with large and small companies for more than 25 years. She has held leadership positions in for-profit and non-profit organizations. Gayle's expertise includes operations, human resources, finance, strategic planning, customer relations and business development. 

Additionally, she has worked in healthcare; financial services; television; and retail, selling men's and women's designer clothing, and accessories. 

Our services are uniquely different. With Gayle’s background in human resources, she has seen the good, bad and ugly in resumes and interview presentation skills. Additionally, her awareness of the acute need for customer service training in every sector serves as the foundation for her passion for training imperative skill-sets, drawing on Disney principles which can be applied across the business spectrum.

Gayle’s approach to dressing for success stems her own personal experience. As a petite woman working in a tailored environment for many years, she learned the importance of owning the right attire providing confidence in business and casual situations. She has been coaching colleagues for many years on dressing for personal comfort, self-assurance and assertiveness.

Her passion behind First Impressions stems from being petite and having difficulty finding clothing to 'dress the part', being seen and being heard. She was fortunate enough to have had great mentors who shared their  expertise, time and tips to help her succeed and be the best she could be. 

Today, Gayle works with others to ensure they fulfill their dreams and reach their full potential by making every First Impression count.

First Impressions is an image consulting and career coaching firm.

Take your image to the next level.

First impressions ensures individuals, small companies and large organizations present their best first impression.

We help our clients gain confidence to land their dream job, be successful entrepreneurs, and assist corporations in attracting and retaining customers and employees focusing on team building and customer service training.

We create resumes that stand out from your competition.

We provide mock interview scenarios to boost your confidence.

We transform your wardrobe to ensure you make your best 1st impression no matter where you are headed.

Land Your Dream Job

We work with individuals to present your best written image on resumes and cover letters and coach you on your presentation skills, including body language, through mock interviews.

Together we will transform your wardrobe and transition clothing you love but don't know what to wear it with, as appropriate for business and casual settings.

We strengthen your presentation skills
(eye contact, body language, active listening).

We teach business etiquette to avoid faux pas in all circumstances.

We coach our clients looking to transition their career - 1st job, middle management, C-suite leadership role.

About Ashley Hughes

Ashley Hughes was born and raised in Tucson and after high school joined the workforce.

I was able to get my associates at Pima while working. I spent half of my career in corporate America, and the other half working for local nonprofits until I started my own nonprofit in 2020.

Our Mission is to create awareness and care for women who have been widowed by death or abandonment by providing immediate assistance, building community around them, offering ongoing support and extending the model of care to others who have experienced loss.

This was dream in the making for the last 15 years, since I was widowed in 2005. My dream is to help those who have experienced deep loss to connect, mourn, dream and live! Through personal life tragedies I have seen how there can be joy in the mourning and how healing can come from helping others

Website: www.Joyinthemourning.org

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-hughes-6087a180/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyinthemourningnational

About Kathleen Pickrel

From an early age, Kathleen knew that she wanted to work with people, to help them on the path to creating the life that they want.

She became interested in understanding the process by which some people seem to be able to create the life they want, while others are unable to do so.

On a personal level, she explored how she was able to survive, thrive and grow despite life threatening illness at birth, emotional trauma, and extreme, debilitating shyness while some family members and friends, could not seem to overcome personal obstacles in the same way.

Choose Congruency was born out of learning answers to this question. It became clear through research, working with hundreds of people, and personal experience that those who are successful in achieving their goals do not possess some magical power that is only available to a few special people, but rather, there are real, actionable, “doable” steps to take in achieving our goals — both personally and professionally. However, it is often difficult to see, much less take those necessary steps on our own. This is where Choose Congruency can help. We are able to work with you or your business to help clarify goals and create a path to successfully achieving those goals.

For over 14 years, Kathleen Pickrel has worked with people both on an individual level and within a corporate structure, providing support, helping to clarify goals and establishing a framework to ultimately achieve those goals.

With her company, Choose Congruency, she works with individuals who want a crystal-clear vision and businesses that want great employees. This involves helping people and businesses become clear on where they are, where they would like to be, and the steps to help bridge the gap between those two. Kathleen has a Master’s Degree in Social Work and is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).

Website: www.choosecongruency.com

https://kathleenpickrel763.lpages.co/general-life-coaching

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-pickrel-9a648a65/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChooseCongruency

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TMB E66: Edgar Soto Vice President Pima Community College Desert Vista Campus

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Fri, 3 Sep 2021 17:45:03 +0000

About Edgar Soto

Edgar Soto Vice President at Pima Community College Desert Vista Campus.

He is a native Tucsonan and attended local public schools, graduating from Tucson High School in 1987.  Edgar earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from the University of New Mexico in 1993. He has a Post-Baccalaureate Certification in Education from the University of Arizona and a Master’s Degree in Multicultural Education from Northern Arizona University. He is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.

For more than 20 years, Edgar has worked at Pima in a variety of roles:

Head baseball coach
K-12 outreach coordinator
Sports Marketing coordinator
Adjunct faculty
Executive Director of Athletics
Dean of Fitness and Wellness
Dean of Arts and Humanities
Edgar is a frequent presenter and public speaker at many events and is active on many community boards of directors.

Edgar is a bold advocate for increasing college completion rates and closing equity gaps. He believes that all students should have equal access to complete a college education or a credential of value. In addition, he believes that, with a clear path and a little support, our students can get a high-quality education that will help them live productive and meaningful lives and that the entire community will share the benefits of their success.  

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TMB E65: Casey Wills; President Agro Land and Cattle Co

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sat, 21 Aug 2021 18:39:42 +0000

Casey was born in Utah to a railroad family.

My father’s work moved us around the Southwest a few times before landing in Tucson in 1994.

I attended middle and high school here in Tucson before attending the U of A. I then Graduated from the University of Arizona in 2005 with a degree in Economics.

I married my wife Jessica in 2007, and we still live here in Tucson. Have interest in cooking, auto restoration, and hiking.

Website URL: traildusttown.com, elcorraltucson.com, pinnaclepeaktucson.com, savoyoperahouse.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/traildusttownaz,
www.facebook.com/pinnaclepeaktucson,
www.facebook.com/elcorraltucson

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TMB E64: Tyler Ornstein; Tyler's Coffees

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sat, 21 Aug 2021 18:25:59 +0000

Tyler Ornstein loved the taste and smell of coffee since his first sip at 5 years old. On the other hand, his father did not as it upset his stomach. One day Tyler asked if he could make a coffee that both could drink. In 2006, at sixteen years old his father asked him a simple question “What is the second largest commodity item in the world?” He had no idea but after a little research he found that the first was oil and the second was coffee.

Tyler’s Coffees® was born out of necessity. Tyler's dad was told by his physician that he could no longer drink coffee due to its acidity. Realizing that drinking coffee is more of a lifestyle choice than just a beverage.

His father (a biochemist) had designed a proprietary computerized Z-Roasting system and figured out how to roast the bean perfectly without letting the tannic and lipid acids form, which often wreak havoc on those with GI problems from indigestion, bloating and heartburn to tooth enamel decay. His father then presented him with an idea that Tyler To this day ran with Now known as Tyler’s coffee. THE WORLDS FIRST AND ONLY ACID FREE COFFEE

Tyler agreed to sell them with a natural entrepreneur spirit, setting off door-to-door on his bicycle. Tyler continued selling the coffee to friends, family, and neighbors, and from there “Tyler’s” Coffee was born. It has since evolved into a full warehouse, a team, 80% growth year over year with 2,000,000 cups

sold, distribution in 1,000 independent grocery stores across the United States and was even the preferred coffee of the 2008 Academy Awards.

Also, he has launched into Amazon and Walmart online. As well as many other retail outlets.

He is well versed in online company building. And marking development. As the world's FIRST and ONLY Organic Acid-Free Coffee, Tyler’s Coffees® can provide a healthier option and solution for the more than 100 million individuals who have sensitive stomachs or who suffer from acid-related modalities. Tannic and Lipid acids are the cause of the bitter bite, upset stomach, aftertaste, and tooth enamel damage.

Aside from these pesky side effects, these acids can form and aid in the development, or flare up of Interstitial Cystitis (IC), Overactive Bladder (OAB), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Crohn’s Disease, or Colitis.

Since our roasting and decaffeinating process is completely all natural, we can produce a product that is not only superior in quality but one that also yields the healthiest coffee for you.

Because our roasting process is computerized and carefully monitored, we can ensure that each batch is consistent and that the results will be the same, EVERY TIME. This means that our customers can expect the highest quality from us - and consistency - whether they are buying

their first bag or their 50th.

Tyler has seen a massive amount of growth since 2006. This year alone he has been featured in Forbes magazine twice, is starting his own podcast launching in July, and is even working on a book.

While his company continues to expand and see more and more success, Tyler’s Coffees is most importantly helping people around the world, giving them a healthier option each and every day.

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TMB E63: John Smalley - Pest Friends

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 02:38:58 +0000

Company Name: Pest Friends Mobile Number: 314.640.0892
Email to receive show Link: john@mypestfriends.com

Born and raised in STL, MO

College @ Southeast Missouri State University and University of Amsterdam

Worked in Corporate America for 15+ years, mainly in Healthcare and Workforce management,

Realized that ownership and starting businesses was what I wanted to do. Went full time into serial entrepreneurship.

Currently own 7 companies with the plan to have 15 by 2026.

Top business priority is to create jobs and commerce in and for Tucson and Arizona.

Currently the managing partner for Pest Friends and Flock Off. Goal is to modernize the pest control industry through innovation, technology, data, and data aggregation.

Pest Friends was Founded by four friends (Scott Nolen, Wyatt Chambers, Daryl Ross, and John Smalley).

We have 35+ years of experience in pest control, 75+ years in management and leadership, and have created and developed over 20 companies between the four members.)

(All four believe that by combining our strengths in Pest Control, Innovation, Leadership, Workforce Development, Marketing, and Technology, Pest Friends will fundamentally change and improve the way consumers receive proactive, high-tech, eco-friendly pest control going forward. Why not…?) Website URL: www.mypestfriends.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PestFriendsPestControl
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/john-smalley-40321336

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TMB E61: Brad Anderson Vail Chamber CEO

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Mon, 9 Aug 2021 22:29:35 +0000

About Brad Anderson

I grew up on a family farm in northern Colorado and graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University. After graduation, I returned to the farm where I worked in partnership with my father for 10 years.

I was then selected as the Executive Vice President of the Colorado Cattle Feeders Association, a position I held for 15 years. During my tenure, the organization expanded its membership to include dairy and pork producers and became the Colorado Livestock Association.

Wanting to expand my knowledge and take on new challenges, I became a partner in an automobile dealership.

In 2010 I became a financial advisor with Edward Jones and joined the Greater Vail area Chamber of Commerce. Most recently, I purchased a Farmers Insurance Agency, which I have owned for the past 3 years.

In May of 2020, I became the President/CEO of the Vail Chamber.
I see numerous opportunities and challenges the community has ahead of it as it continues to grow at a dramatic rate.

As an advocate for business growth, I hope to help guide the Chamber to play a key role in influencing Vail’s future to enhance growth opportunities and advanced economic development in the Greater Vail area.

Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce, 13105 E Colossal Cave Rd

City: Vail.
Email: brad@greatervailchamber.com
Phones: (520) 264-8245

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TMB E60: Ben Buehler-Garcia Cardboard 2 Headboard

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Mon, 9 Aug 2021 21:57:06 +0000

ABOUT BEN BUEHLER-GARCIA
Creator/Host-Producer American Warrior Radio

The son of protestant missionaries, Ben was principally raised in Latin America and came to the states when he was 9 years old. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Arizona. After 9 years at the Tucson Metro Chamber of Commerce, he began RONIN Business Services, a consulting practice specializing in public relations, business advocacy and non-profit management.

Contact#: (520) 241-9557
Email: bbg@americanwarriorradio.com

ABOUT WARRIOR RADIO

American Warrior Radio tells the stories of those who protect us at home and abroad; the men & women of our military and first responder communities. The program currently broadcasts on 5 stations in 4 markets.

Company / Organization Website URL:
www.americanwarriorradio.com

Company or Guest LinkedIn URL:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-buehler-garcia-7834887/

Company or Guest Twitter URL:
https://twitter.com/warriorradiotuc

Company / Organization Facebook Page URL
https://www.facebook.com/AmericanWarriorRadio

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TMB E62: Danielle Benitez - Jennifer English - Paul Hardesen

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Mon, 9 Aug 2021 13:50:39 +0000

About Danielle Benitez

My name is Danielle Gaetana Benitez born and raised in Tucson! I am married with four children.  

I started Gaetanas Hair salon 12 years ago in a little shop on 22nd between Wilmot and Craycroft.  

Now I have gone from 3 stylists to 14 with the shop now located at 22nd and Camino seco.  

I’m in the process of building the next location out in Vail!
I have always believed in following your dreams.  

Through the years with hard work and dedication I am achieving just that.  

About Danielle Benitez

My name is Danielle Gaetana Benitez born and raised in Tucson! I am married with four children.  

I started Gaetanas Hair salon 12 years ago in a little shop on 22nd between Wilmot and Craycroft.  

Now I have gone from 3 stylists to 14 with the shop now located at 22nd and Camino seco.  

I’m in the process of building the next location out in Vail!
I have always believed in following your dreams.  

Through the years with hard work and dedication I am achieving just that.  

About Paul Hardeson

Paul S. Hardersen, Ph.D. Dr. Hardersen has a wide-range of experience in travel, start-up business, scientific research, and college-level teaching. Dr. Hardersen honorably served in the U.S. Navy, earned undergraduate degrees at Iowa State University, and graduate degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. In addition, he was awarded a university-wide professional/graduate teaching award in 2013 by the University of North Dakota and was also honored by having an asteroid named after him (8140 Hardersen) by the International Astronomical Union (IAU).

Dr. Hardersen currently serves as a Certified Travel Associate (CTA) with The Travel Institute and has travel agency accreditation through CCRA. Business experience includes successfully completing a Newchip crowdfunding accelerator program in 2019; he is currently active in the Startup Tucson business community. Currently, efforts focus on developing Naked Pirate Travels into a disruptive, differentiable, and successful travel business.

Naked Pirate Travels is a nautically-inspired, environmentally-focused travel company that is creating a worldwide community of travelers with a passion and dedication to exploring and protecting the oceans of the world. 

Our Company Mission, which will achieve our Vision, includes the following components:

Sailing Sojourns. Thematic, tall ship experiences. Our first sail will be February 2023 and it's a unique, pirate-themed sail in The Bahamas. Read more at https://nakedpiratetravels.com/sailing-sojourns.
Island & Coastal Adventures. These are custom-made, hosted, small group travel to select tropical islands and coastal communities. So, far we have Maine, St. Lucia, and the Cook Islands. We're developing a Florida Keys and New Orleans experience in the next several months. These begin Summer 2022. Read more at: https://nakedpiratetravels.com/island-adventures.
Luxury Cruises. While we can book any cruise line, we are focusing on the small ship, luxury cruise segment of the industry. Read more here: https://nakedpiratetravels.com/luxury-cruises.
Boat and RV brokerage services. I am a broker for POP Yachts and POP RVs, and I can help people buy and sell their used boats and RVs. Read more at: https://nakedpiratetravels.com/buy-a-boat. 
Travel Agency Services. We are an accredited travel agency and can book people on travel wherever they want to go. Read more at: https://nakedpiratetravels.com/travel-agency-services.
We began generating revenue in March and it has mostly been in the boat/RV side of the business. This is a much better start than Trouvaille ever saw. There is also some life in the travel industry, but that will take longer to rebound as the year progressed. 

I do have a long-term goal with this -- which is to obtain a $25 million investment to purchase and operate a fleet of five tall ships. Our Sailing Sojourns are really going to be the public face of the company eventually and there is a real opportunity to gain a bit part of that market as it is small and has contracted due to COVID. Our thematic activities also make us unique. We do much more than just island hop across the Caribbean!

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TMB E59: Don Zavis, Sales Training Professional

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:49:50 +0000

Don Zavis

WE ARE A DYNAMIC TEAM OF EXPERT SALES TRAINING PROFESSIONALS.

We are a national sales training, international keynote speaking and award-winning sales coaching organization for the Financial Services, Retail, Manufacturing, and Professional Services Industries. Our practice focuses on educational workshops, private one-on-one sales coaching/training, keynote addresses, group sales training/coaching, webinars, conference calls, recorded materials, Zoom, Skype, social media, and written materials.

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TMB E58: Matt Hogg Executive Chef Joseph Erceg

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:49:07 +0000

Matthew Hogg, Executive Chef
Serving Since: 2020
Phone Number: 520.621.5967
 Email Matthew Hogg

Matthew Hogg is a former resident of Austin, Texas, where he found his calling to cuisine when he was five years old cooking with his dad.

His passion for Culinary Arts continued into high school and his friends where always more than happy to taste test his new menu creations. He says that the greatest compliment a chef can get is the silence a great meal brings, because everyone is too busy eating to talk.

Chef Hogg attended Texas Culinary Academy School of Le Cordon Bleu. After culinary school Matt quickly rose through the ranks and joined the Club Corp family in 2014 as an Executive Sous Chef at the Baylor Club in Waco, Texas.

His impressive skills and ability in the kitchen led to a promotion and relocation to the Plaza Club in San Antonio, Texas in 2017.

Now a Tucson Resident, we are excited to have Chef Hogg join us at the Arizona Sands Club as he brings with him many years of cuisine creativity and what is sure to be a pallet pleasing menu for the members of our club.

Joseph Erceg, Membership Director
Serving Since: 2020
Phone Number: 520.621.7674
 Email Joseph Erceg

A native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and a graduate of Iowa State University, Joseph Erceg began his professional career in Tucson at Gates Learjet Corporation, leaving to become a partner in Erceg, Sitton & Bratt Advertising.

For more than thirty years, Joe managed and marketed several ad agencies and worked in account management for local radio, television, and outdoor companies.

As a professional and as a volunteer, he has worked heavily in the event management & sports marketing arenas. 

In 2015, Joe adapted his expertise in sales & marketing to association management when he became the director of the Arizona Small Business Association’s Southern Arizona office, then as president/CEO of the Green Valley Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce. 

His love for amateur sports and dedication to our community has been demonstrated as a volunteer for a number of organizations including the Fiesta Bowl, Grand Canyon State Games, NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl, El Tour de Tucson, and Pima County Sports Authority.

Joe has been a passionate supporter of the University of Arizona Athletics – a passion shared by his wife, Dalena, who played and coached high school and college basketball. 

His adult children, Sean, Alec, and Madi, have loved competing in sports and have been lifelong Wildcat fans!  Next to his faith and family, Members at the Arizona Sands Club are Joe’s top priority! 

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TMB E57: Marlee, Kim, Lorraine Cancer Awareness

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:48:12 +0000

Kim Adair, Founder of Butt Check Inc for Colorectal Cancer Awareness.  A 501c3-Non-Profit.
Kim also is the CMO and founder of Women Under the Sun Events & Networking.
Office: 738 N 5th Avenue. Tucson, Arizona-85705 #220
Phone: 520-272-3270

In May of 2006, I had visited my doctor who asked why I hadn't had my colonoscopy yet. Dr. Aikin of Lakewood Colorado had given me a referral months earlier. I had a symptom all this time.

My father had colon cancer and my grandmother passed from it.

My physician wasn't happy with me to say the least and told me to get in immediately.

Of course, this time I got my bottom right in for my colonoscopy. When colon cancer runs in your family you don't wait for the magic "50" to get one. (New American Cancer Society guidelines are now 45)

I knew nothing about colon cancer and deep down didn't want to know. I was nervous. "What if I had it?" I asked my best friend Mo Lukens. She said simply, "Then you'll deal with it."

I had a cancerous polyp. After the initial shock, I did what my girlfriend said. I dealt with it. Dr. Aikin set me up with surgeon Dr. Mozia and told me I was in good hands.

After surgery, Dr. Mozia visited me in my room at Lutheran Medical Center. "You're home free," he said.

Those were the sweetest words I will ever hear!

During the follow-up, my surgeon asked if I had heard Katie Couric was coming to town. I'm going to have to meet her, I thought to myself. Her husband had died of colon cancer at 42.

She was seen on The Today Show getting her colonoscopy so others would do the same.

I attended the fundraiser lunch for Rocky Mountain Cancer Center and fill out an "ask Katie a question" card: "Why are more and more men & women getting colon cancer and what can we do about it?" I asked.

Get the word out about early detection, she said. Bingo. That's exactly the response I was looking for. And with your help, that's what I'm going to do.

So, get your "butt checked" and pass it on! If you get nervous, call me. I'll even drive you there!

Kim moved to Tucson from Colorado to be near the work of some of the top cancer research in the world at Arizona Cancer Center. Aside from owning her own successful small businesses, she has 35 years of advertising and marketing background. Kim was a senior advertising executive for a popular Colorado magazine, creating several popular community leader print campaigns, along with her own cancer print campaigns.

Lori Gonzalaz
Citi/Homesmart
6781 E Calle de Plata
Tucson, AZ 85715
Phones: 520-979-7426
Email: gonzo1188@aol.com

My name is Lori Gonzales. I was born in raised in Tucson, AZ. I am from a large family that stretches from Chicago to Washington State. My parents moved here in 1957 and began our family. I have had my real estate license since 2005 and in August of 2018, I became employed with Citi as a Customer Service Agent.

In March of 2020, the pandemic was upon us and I began working from home. It was nicer to work from home than I anticipated because I crave social interaction and knew I would miss the camaraderie.

In September, I went to get my annual mammogram which was late this year due to covid. I had been told in September that I would need a hip replacement and scheduled that on Sept 28th.

Meanwhile, the week before I had to have a breast biopsy on a finding in my mammogram. On Sept. 29th, I received a call from my doctor who informed me I had breast cancer.

I am now in a pandemic, working from home, and have breast cancer...ugh! At this point, I am forced to dig deep and find the silver lining: I'm losing my hair, but can't go anywhere due to covid so no one will see me.

I’m working for a great company with amazing benefits that allow me to get the treatment I need with time to do so and I have a granddaughter and a grandson who was born in June.

While treatment hasn't been easy, I realize how many blessings I have. I am lucky that I did not get my mammogram any sooner because when it was discovered, the cancer was very new and small. Had I gotten my annual mammogram in June it may not have shown up and a year later could have been worse and possible spread since it contained an aggressive gene.

I try to stay as positive as possible as the more negativity you possess comes great anxiety which is never good.   I will continue to fight and hopefully, come out the other end a better person.

Marlee Bisbey
Position Title: Owner/Health Consultant
Hands-On Therapy Massage
(520) 906-7320
marleebs@msn.com

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TMB E55: Lea Marquez-Peterson, AZ Corp. Commission

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:48:01 +0000

Arizona Corporation Commission
1200 W Washington
Phoenix, AZ 85007
602-542-3625
lmarquezpeterson@azcc.gov
www.AZCC.GOV
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter |

Lea was appointed to the Arizona Corporation Commission by Governor Doug Ducey in May of 2019. She was elected statewide to serve a 4-year term in 2020. She is the first Hispanic woman to serve in a statewide seat in the history of Arizona.

Lea has been an entrepreneur in our community for many years and served as the President/ CEO of the Tucson Hispanic Chamber from 2009 until November of 2018.

She ran for Congress in Arizona Congressional District 2 in 2018 and won a competitive primary race though lost the general election. She previously served as the Executive Director for Greater Tucson Leadership (GTL) from 2005 to 2009 and owned and operated a Business Brokerage Firm from 2005 to 2009 and a chain of six gasoline stations/convenience stores with fifty employees from 1998 to 2005 in the Tucson region.

She received her MBA from Pepperdine University and her Bachelor’s in Entrepreneurship and Marketing from the University of Arizona.

About Arizona Corporate Commission

The Arizona Corporation Commission’s primary duty is to regulate the state’s utility services (electricity, water, gas, and wastewater) to ensure that we have safe, reliable, and affordable energy. In addition to regulating utilities, the Commission incorporates all businesses in the State, handles railroad and pipeline safety, and protects Arizonans against securities fraud.

The Commission is an elected Board comprised of 5 members. Each member is elected statewide and serves 4-year terms.

Lea has been an entrepreneur in our community for many years and served as the President/ CEO of the Tucson Hispanic Chamber from 2009 until November of 2018.

She ran for Congress in Arizona Congressional District 2 in 2018 and won a competitive primary race though lost the general election. She previously served as the Executive Director for Greater Tucson Leadership (GTL) from 2005 to 2009 and owned and operated a Business Brokerage Firm from 2005 to 2009 and a chain of six gasoline stations/convenience stores with fifty employees from 1998 to 2005 in the Tucson region.

She received her MBA from Pepperdine University and her Bachelor’s in Entrepreneurship and Marketing from the University of Arizona.

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TMB E54: Steve Weaver Vistage Chair

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:44:15 +0000

Steve Weaver Vistage Chair
13848 E Carruthers
Vail, AZ 85641
520-302-8300
steven.weaver@vistagechair.com
http://vistage.com/chairs/steven.weaver
www.linkedin.com/in/smweaver/

Steve’s career path in the U.S. and abroad has including working for public, private, and family-owned companies as well as running his own business. Much of his success is attributed to being a member of a Vistage group. “My

performance and results became significantly better because of the executive coaching, wisdom, guidance, and support that I received from my peers,” he said. “Now it’s my turn to give back.” “

I am most proud of a wide network of people I’ve coached and mentored who are now living happy, fulfilled lives doing what they love.”

A media executive for many years, Steve was a member of the innovative team that took the first newspaper in the country online, launched the first Hispanic and Vietnamese newspapers in a major U. S. market, and was the first American newspaper publisher to address European Parliament. He was part of the founding team that launched a number of large online businesses such as cars.com, Career Builder, and realtor.com among others.

He founded a digital marketing company that served the U.S. and Caribbean markets and also ran a global sales team in the podcast sector. His career has taken him around the nation, where served as a member of the Florida Council of 100, The World Association of Newspapers, and many nonprofit Boards.

Away from work, Steve and his wife Holly enjoy wine tastings, supporting live music, hiking and playing with their two French Bulldogs, Hula and Tater Tot. He also finds playing guitar is a great way to relieve stress.

About the Business

Steve’s goal as a Vistage Chair and leadership coach is to help people become the very best they can be. This has a ripple effect, improving businesses as well as personal lives.

Steve leads an exclusive group of CEOs, business owners, and key executives who collaborate to help each other develop leadership skills and grow their businesses. It’s a safe place to solve difficult challenges that leaders cannot discuss with their board, management team, or employees. Topics include driving growth, hiring and retaining talent, COVID response, expanding operations, coping with stress, preparing an exit plan, and many other subjects.

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TMB E53: David Fruchtman, The Walden Group LLC

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:44:07 +0000

David A. Fruchtman, Ph.D., Director
The Walden GroupLLC.com
3131 N. Country Club Rd. Suite 111
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 848-2040
director@waldengroupllc.com
The Walden GroupLLC.com

SOCIAL MEDIA: LinkedIn |

Born and raised in a small village suburb of Toledo Ohio. Came to Arizona for college after working for the local police dept. Worked in forensics / Investigations for over 38 years handling felony cases to include over 100 first-degree murder cases. Polygraph examiner for over 35 years. Testified as an expert in polygraph, DNA evidence, and forensic photography. After years of investigations, I focused more on teaching and worked as Chair of a Criminal Justice program. After leaving teaching full-time, I have moved back to the private sector offering a unique combination of professional services.

Married to Wen Fruchtman, 2 Sons (Tyler and Matt)

Bachelors in Psychology – University of Arizona
Master of Science in Criminal Justice – University of Alabama
Masters in Forensic Science – National University
Master of Science in Psychology – Walden University
PhD. in Psychology – Walden University

Teach Forensics, Criminal Justice, and psychology at Colorado State University, American Intercontinental University, Southern New Hampshire University, and South University.

About your business:

The Walden Group LLC is a multidisciplinary group of professional investigators and forensic specialists offering a unique variety of services. We perform investigative and forensic services for individuals, businesses, attorneys, and government agencies. Our investigative services include, but are not limited to background investigations, criminal defense investigations, fraud and theft investigations, investigation of sex crimes and violent crimes, and civil matters to include employment discrimination, sexual harassment, personal injury cases, and professional malpractice. We can collect, process, and analyze evidence. We perform forensic consultation to include polygraph services, latent fingerprint processing, DNA collection and processing, trace evidence analysis, and full autopsy services.

Many of the services we provide have traditionally only been available to government agencies and law enforcement. We provide the power of professional investigative and forensic consultation in the hands of private individuals and businesses. Additionally, we provide surveillance equipment for those people who may desire to conduct their own investigations.

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TMB E52: Kim Medelberg, & Janice Jarrett

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:41:46 +0000

Medelberg's Travel Services
1901 N Columbus Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85712
520-425-5914
kim@medelbergstravelservices.com
www.medelbergstravelservices.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter |

I grew up in Woodstock, IL. My grandfather wanted to track down his gypsy ancestor.  So we were going to go after I graduated. Unfortunately, that did not happen he passed away 6 months before. I planned to still go.  Until my mother talked me into going to travel school. Trust me the number of times that I have been to Europe would not equal the 6 months I was planning.

From Woodstock, I moved to Chicago, Wisconsin, then Buckeye, and now Tucson. When we moved to Buckeye I decided to rent so that I could see where I wanted to be. We came down to Tucson in October for Parents weekend at the college and I was in love. It took 2 years to convince my son that I wanted to live here and for him to let me.

Little did I know 5 years ago that I would end up in what I consider one of the most beautiful cities and call it home. I am constantly amazed at the depth of the colors at sunrise and sunset here in Tucson.

About my business:

My business model is that everyone deserves a customized vacation just like I give to him. If you dream it should it not be attainable? We will find a way to make it happen for you. This led me to Coastline Travel a Virtuoso travel agency. Virtuoso opens the door to people that can help to make your dream come true!

I create memories! In the end, we all want memories! Memories of what we have done, time spent with people. Memories! I believe that you have to plan for the memories before it is too late. Everyone needs to be more intentional with the time they have and their travel. You need to take that bucket list out of the bottom drawer and put it on the calendar. When planning your time, look at who will be there with you. What are their interests? Create memories for them also.

With 39 years in the travel industry, I have done just about every kind of travel there is. My last position was the personal travel advisor to the CEO of a Fortune 500 company. I curated not only his, the top executive but his family's travel. Before he retired, he asked me to continue working with him and his family, launching Medelberg's Travel Services. My specialty utilizes my executive travel background is creating one of a kind travel experiences for my clients.

Janice Jarrett, Owner/Teacher/Musician
Vocal Technique Studio
P.O. Box 66052
1700 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ  85728
520-888-2690
jjjazz@mac.com
www.vocalstudy.com and janicejarrett.com
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Janice Jarrett has run her Vocal Technique Studio in Tucson, AZ for over 15 years. She teaches the “open throat” or “relaxed” singing technique, beneficial for all genres.

A former professor, I am also an experienced published writer and speaker on the arts, including many years as a Roads Scholar with the Arizona Humanities “AZ Speaks program” giving a series of talks on music throughout the state.

When possible, I perform with many of Tucson’s best jazz musicians, mixing Jazz, Brazilian and Latin music with the Great American Songbook and her own collaborations with noted jazz composers.

In fact, my new Web site with a digital music publishing store of lead sheets and arrangements will debut in early 2021

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TMB E51: Jamie Anderson CEO Golden Years Project

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:39:54 +0000

Jamie Anderson, President/CEO
The Golden Years Project
520-981-7383
janderson@goldenyearsproject.org
goldenyearsproject.org

Jamie was raised in Pasadena/Houston, TX from six years old until I was 14 years old. Your parents divorced when you were 8 and you returned to Massachusetts with your mother and your other siblings because she had custody of you, and she wanted to be closer to her mother in her golden years.

Jamie joined the U.S. National Guard out of Massachusetts when she was 17 years old and spent 3 yrs. active duty and 5yrs inactive for a total of 8 years and was discharged with an honorable discharge. Her military occupational specialty was 39E, which was Special Electronics Devices Repairman.

After the military, she went into the life insurance industry (in sales) as an independent exclusive contractor and worked for American Income Life Insurance Company for 9 years which taught me a great deal about people and business administration, marketing, accounting, advertising, all of those disciplines.

In 2007, her mother wanted to relocate to Arizona and she promised me that if she ever moved back to the southern states, Jamie would pick up and move to be with or near her. Jamie started Anderson Capital Leasing which was a commercial equipment leasing brokerage and did quite well until the 2008 economy crisis.

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TMB E49: Spark Partners, Think & Execute Like Innovators

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:39:39 +0000

Spark Partners prepares business leaders and entrepreneurs to think and execute like innovators. We drive results in your business by teaching you to identify, classify, and develop innovations that will conquer your market. Stay in front of market shifts by becoming part of our  SparkCom Innovator community, giving you insights, tools, and resources to gain the advantage and & help propel your business to greater success.

ADAM HARTUNG:

“Don’t plan for what you know. Plan for what you don’t know.”

Adam is a world-renown expert on innovation, strategy, and change management. He has served on multiple boards, including Audit Chair for a NASDAQ traded company and has spoken at over 1,000 leadership events, both multi-company and single company, as a keynote speaker. Adam presents and leads workshops on how to achieve faster growth via higher levels of innovation. 

Since the emergence of innovation as a critical part of the strategy, Adam’s accurate forecasts about market shifting trends and his predictions for industry-leading corporations has made him a frequent press interviewee regarding top tech companies, as well as the automobile, media and retail industry leaders.

His insights into business growth and overcoming organizational obstacles have been featured in over 600 journals, including such notables as Inc, Adweek, Fortune, Washington Times – and multiple radio and television interviews.
Adam was named “Top Leadership Columnist” for Forbes.com, with more than 90 million readers. He is a leadership columnist for CIO Magazine and a founding editor for the International Journal of Innovation Science. Adam has extensive international innovation management and P&L expertise and has advised corporations in the USA, Europe, Asia, and India.

Adam received his Harvard MBA with distinction and offers three decades of top-tier management consulting credentials with Fortune 500 companies

Manny Teran

Manny is an award-winning business leader and entrepreneur with expertise in the areas of innovation, rapid technology deployment, sales, and marketing. Manny has applied his vast cross-market experience to launch hundreds of successful commercialization projects, support the growth of established businesses, and has helped many startups launch their companies to sustainable revenue. 
Manny is the founder and former CEO of Aztera, LLC, a technology development company, which he started in 2011 and quickly grew to a multimillion-dollar enterprise, working on novel technologies across medical devices, aerospace, and clean-energy markets.

In addition to Spark Partners, Manny is currently founder and CEO of SaiOx Inc, a medical device company focused on helping people breathe easier with respiratory distress issues, including COVID and COPD patients.

He coaches CEOs and founders in the areas of ideation, market adoption, and how-to effectively grow sales.

Manny has served on multiple boards and has received multiple awards for his rapid company growth including Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 40 under 40, Innovation & Impact Award, Copper Cactus Innovation Award, and the SBDC Success Award.

Manny received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arizona and stays active in the community.

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TMB E48: Lee lambert, Pima Community College

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:39:30 +0000

Chancellor Lee lambert
Pima Community College
4905 E. Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85709
(520) 206-4500
https://www.pima.edu/
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter |

Lee D. Lambert, J.D., has been Chancellor of Pima Community College since July 2013.

Chancellor Lambert has long held that community colleges such as Pima are uniquely positioned to address systemic educational and economic inequity.

Throughout his community college career, he has been an innovator in connecting industry and community colleges in order to revitalize communities through educational opportunities in an age marked by rapid technological and demographic change.

A graduate of The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Wash., Chancellor Lambert appreciates the lifelong value that a Liberal Arts education provides for thousands of our students.

Chancellor Lambert received a Juris Doctor degree from Seattle University School of Law and a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts from Evergreen. 

 Chancellor Lambert is a U.S. Army veteran. He was born in Seoul, South Korea, grew up on three continents, and graduated from high school in the Olympia, Washington area.

About Pima Community College:

Pima Community College is a public, two-year college in Tucson, Arizona, serving more than 40,000 students a year on 5 campuses, multiple centers, and online. Pima offers two-year transfer degrees to serve students wanting to transfer into a baccalaureate program, as well as a wide range of technical programs, including aviation, automotive technology, building trades, and healthcare. The College also enjoys a partnership with Adult Basic Education to service students preparing for the GED, in adult literacy and citizenship courses.

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TMB E46: Caren Jablonsky and Wayne Satten, Health Services

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:34:00 +0000

Caren Jablonsky, Crisis Mobile Team first responder

I have worked in the mental health field for over thirty years with a specialty in crisis intervention and trauma-informed care. I have also worked with foster children. I first became interested in counseling when I was thirteen years old because my best friend had parents who both had an alcohol dependence issue and I realized that I had a high level of empathy and ability to actively listen to my friend’s issues. Over the years, I have combined my love of psychology with nutrition and have assisted people in working through mental health issues to forge a healthier way of eating.

About the Business:

I work for a “health home” that provides crisis mobile team services as well as ongoing behavioral health services including a community re-entry program for people who have been incarcerated.

Wayne Satten, Clinical Psychologist

Wayne Satten runs a Private Therapy Practice here in Tucson.

I enjoyed a wonderful upbringing in Los Angeles. After high school, I went east to Philadelphia to attend college and graduate school. I returned to Tucson in 1988 and I’ve lived here ever since. I’ve been a clinical psychologist for my whole career and I’ve primarily provided individual psychotherapy to adults. I’ve always enjoyed the friendships that I’ve established here in Tucson and I’ve maintained a close circle of friends, several of whom I also run and walk with on a regular basis. I’m also an avid baseball fan. I have a huge collection of baseball cards and I’ve been a Dodger fan for my whole life.

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TMB E47: Cindy Sheller & Don Zavis, Healthcare and Sales

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:33:47 +0000

Don Zavis, PRESIDENT / CHIEF TRAINING OFFICER DON ZAVIS SALES TRAINING
248-497-586
DONZAVIS@COMCAST.NET
1846 E INNOVATION PARK D ORO VALLEY, AZ 85755

Don Zavis is a National Sales Training, International Keynote Speaking, and Award-Winning Sales Coaching Organization for the Financial Services, Retail, Manufacturing, and Professional Services Industries.

Cindy Sheller
Owner/CEO
Caring Senior Service
1.800.seniorcare
www.caringseniorservice.com

Cindy Sheller is a recognized expert in navigating the healthcare system and has more than 25 years’ experience. She has worked in the hospital system, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Hospice and is a Reiki Master and public speaker.

In 2015, you left the corporate world to become an entrepreneur and bring Caring Senior Service to the Tucson and Southern Arizona communities.

Caring Senior Service is a non-medical home health care agency serving the Tucson and surrounding area communities. Caring Senior Service uses the Great Care method, which ensures seniors receive the very best senior home care. Caring Senior Service works with community partners to ensure the health and safety of their clients.
Cindy's reputation precedes you with reports that you work very hard personally and your team to provide Great Care to every senior you serve.

She is also the Vice President of Events forNAWBO in Tucson and a member of Insights on Aging–A panel of Healthcare Professionals dedicated to providing Education for our Community on the Continuum of Care for those facing aging or chronic healthcare needs.

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TMB E43: Linda John, Linda John Consulting

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:33:37 +0000

Linda John is my special guest for this TMB proudly sponsored of course by the 49’s Golf & Country Club which is open both for golf and the Rincon Grill freshly sanitized and design-oriented for the pandemic rules or take after order pick up.

Linda John, Owner & CEO,
Linda John Consulting
Tucson, AZ 85713
(727) 272-7296
Linda@lindajohnconsulting.com
www.lindajohnconsulting.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter |

Linda John is the CEO and founder of Linda John Consulting, LLC, providing Executive Coaching and Destination Consulting services to clients throughout the USA. From 1993 – 2020, Linda served as the Executive Director for Visit Eau Claire in west-central Wisconsin. Some of Linda’s top accomplishments at Visit Eau Claire included the development of a successful regional tourism program, the creation of a sports commission for the Eau Claire area, and launching two successful mobile visitor center programs, all resulting in record-setting tourism growth for the region during her tenure.

In most recent years, John was at the table for the completion of the Pablo Center at the Confluence, where Visit Eau Claire opened its new Experience Center, as well as collaborating to craft the community partnership strategy for the new Sonnentag Event and Recreation Complex. She also was the lead voice in advocating for a new convention center, including the completion of a feasibility study and the development of a collaborative strategy for the project.

Linda now owns and operates her professional consulting practice, Linda John Consulting, through which she offers a variety of professional training and human resource development services, including team development and organizational rebuilding initiatives.

Linda is a Certified Destination Marketing Executive (CDME) and an accredited practitioner of the Integrative Enneagram for both individuals and teams. She holds memberships with Destinations International and the International Coach Federation (ICF). Linda holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Minnesota State University in Mankato and a Master’s of Science degree in Training and Human Resource Development from UW Stout.

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TMB E44: Cynthia Beving and Greg Gibson

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:33:16 +0000

Cynthia (Cindy) Beving, Owner/Comptroller/Partner
Beving Books, LLC & Seedy Lemon, LLC
6095 E Grant Rd
Tucson, Arizona 85712
520-689-6005 or 520-230-2152
cindy@bevingbooks.com or

About Cynthia (Cindy) Beving

Born in Iowa and not liking the cold I moved South as quickly as I could landing in Tucson in 2017. I decided to take my 30 successful years of experience in accounting and started my own company, Beving Books LLC, in 2016. My focus is on the health of your company's finances and I offer consulting, virtual Comptroller, and accounting services to help you reach that goal.

While in the corporate world, I rose through the ranks quickly because I have a passion and talent for numbers and am driven to see my clients succeed. Outside of Beving Books LLC, I have a commercial property that I lease as Co-Working/Collaborative office space.

Greg Gibson: Real Estate Entrepreneur
1632 Executive Suites at
1632 N Country Club Rd.
Call me direct (520) 870-8066
info@galileo1632properties.com
www.galileo1632properties.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn |

I was hired as a flight attendant for TWA even though I didn't know they hired men.  While still flying, I attended the University of Missouri and completed my Baccalaureate in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance, Management Information Systems, and Economics). Then I received my MBA in Finance from the University of Texas at Arlington.

I began consulting back in Tucson for Not-for-Profit companies associated with People with Disabilities. My younger brother Bart has a developmental disability and so it was a natural place to begin. So, a partner and I worked together to start what would become SOREO, the second-largest, long-term care provider for the elderly in the state of Arizona.

My executive suites started with 1632 Executive Suites at 1632 N Country Club Rd. Then into partnership with 6095 Executive Suites at 6095 E Grant Rd.

We lease office and executive suites to entrepreneurs who are looking to take that next step. We offer secure individual internet, parking, utilities, security, VoIP phones, private office space, common area use, top of the line AV equipment, professional image, networking opportunities at very affordable prices.

Come down and take a look, you’ll be glad you did!

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TMB E42: Cathy, Kamya, Sara, KASACA Marketing Solutions

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:28:38 +0000

KASACA Marketing Solutions,
Cathy Clemans, Kamya Newcomb, Sara Ellington
17755 E Marsh Station Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
520-329-3446

Cathy Clemans

KASACA Marketing Solutions is a family business and were Born and raised in Indiana, the family moved to Arizona in 1986.   Cathy, the mother of Kyanna and Sara is a long-time medical lab technician. Cathy later branched out to become a Designated Broker for a local Real Estate office for the last 19 years.

Interestingly, as both daughters followed in mom’s footsteps, Sara, the eldest of the two siblings welcomed Kayama, who followed in mom’s footsteps to become a successful Real Estate Agent in Southern Arizona and is now in the process of obtaining her Brokers Licenses as well.

All three ladies, along with “dad”, Douglas Clemans, have dedicated their lives to helping others, in one capacity or another, Kasaca Marketing Solutions was founded on those same principles, to help other business success.

Kamya Newcomb, Marketing Manager

Kamya was born and raised in a small town just north of Indianapolis, Indiana. She and her family moved to Tucson AZ in 1986. You graduated from Mountain View High School and later went on to a Learning institute earning an Accounting and Bookkeeping certificate.

Kamya has been in Marketing and Advertising at the young age of 16 when she was commissioned to complete a logo and advertising material for a Steel Manufacturing company in Tucson. Then later in 2001 she became a licensed Real Estate Agent and found her love for Marketing was useful when building ad campaigns, marketing brochures, and later a social media presence.

Today Kamya is the co-founder of Kasaca Marketing Solutions, which is an online review and SEO company based out of Tucson AZ.

Sara L Ellington

slellington13@gmail.com

Sarah, who works part-time in Kasaca Marketing Solutions, was born in Indiana also and moved to Arizona in 1986. Became a mother in 1992 (Ashley), 1994 (Robert), and 1999 (Kayla). Married to Mark Ellington is your hubby and you have worked in the medical field for over 25 years in a laboratory as a phlebotomist.

Sarah enjoys camping with family, going off-roading in Jeep, taking in the sights of nature, and is currently learning how to make Mead for holiday celebrations. She also enjoys watching her grandchildren grow and learn.

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TMB E41: John Take, US Water Alliance Board of Directors

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:28:25 +0000

John Take PE, P.Eng., M.Eng & Exec. Vice President,
Stantec Consulting Services Inc.
5151 E Broadway Boulevard Suite 400
Tucson, AZ  85711-3712
(520) 360-3086
Email:   john.take@stantec.com
www.stantec.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter |

Under John’s direction, Stantec has grown its ability to deliver large and complex water projects addressing climate change and urbanization, as well as the need for sustainable food, water, and energy solutions for a growing world population. 

John earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of New Brunswick and his Master’s in Water Resources Engineering from the University of Alberta.

John is well known in the water industry for his expertise in water conveyance planning and design and has been involved in more than 100 projects around the world over the past 25 years. 

One of John's proudest achievements was helping to reduce hurricane storm damage and flooding risk for the New Orleans community with the $730M design-build Permanent Canal Closures and Pumps project. One of the largest drainage pumping systems in the world capable of moving more than 16 billion gallons of water per day, the project was featured on the History Channel show “Project Impossible”.

Regarding Stantec, there are approximately 22,000 employees working in over 350 locations across 6 continents. They consist of designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

Since 1954, Stantec,s local strength, knowledge, and relationships, coupled with world-class expertise, has allowed them to go anywhere to meet our clients’ needs in more creative, personalized ways. With a long-term commitment to the people and places they serve, Stantec has the unique ability to connect to projects on a personal level and advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

Folks Stantec trades on the NYSE and the TSX under the symbol STN and you can visit them at stantec.com or find us on social media

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TMB E39: Mark Hedley, Film Producer Southern AZ Video

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:28:16 +0000

Mark Hedley, Film Producer
Southern Arizona Video Productions
911 S. Tyndall Ave
(310) 488-6275
Tucson, Arizona 85719
markheadley12@yahoo.com
https://southernarizonavideo.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Instagram | Vimeo |

Mark draws from the experience that started as a teenage actor in American westerns. Early one was encouraged by his mentor director, John Huston, to work behind the camera. He was introduced to Mr. Huston via the star of LIFE AND TIMES OF JUDGE ROY BEAN, PaulNewman. Mark was a young boy at that point in his career and soon decided this was the work for him. Mark continued working on such films as McLINTOCK! with John Wayne, MONTE WALSH with his friend Lee Marvin and countless other movies. Mark even got the pleasure and honor of working with Frank Sinatra on DIRTY DINGUS MAGEE and Andy Warhol on LONESOME COWBOY. Since Leaving Arizona for the goldfields of California, he has had a stellar career as producer and line producer, being privileged to produce such films as STAND-INS and Visioneer. While Mark’s experience blends the creative and technical aspects of filmmaking, his true genius lies in the behind-the-scenes nuts and bolts aspects of movie production that are key to making any successful film.

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TMB E33: Kim Adair & John Waechter - Cancer & Business

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:28:07 +0000

GUESTS:

Kim Adair, the lady behind Butt Check
750 N Arizona Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
520.272.3270
kimadair50@gmail.com
www.womenunderthesun.com

Note from Fashion Designer and Colon Cancer Survivor Carmen Marc Valvo

"Hi, Kim. In regards to my most recent post, I wanted to thank you for all you do with cancer research. For you and I, were emphatically empowered by these things. Our job now, and had been since, to share our stories because of research funding comes from the sympathetic heart. Be encouraged today. You are doing all the right things!"

www.carmenmarcvalvo.com

John Waechter, Principal
Waechter Advisory Network
4842 N. Circulo Bujia
Tucson, AZ
85718
520 370 8232
jwwaechter@comcast.net

Originally from the Chicago metropolitan area of Indiana, John grew up in a small rural town not far from the city. John left Indiana, at age 22, after graduating from IndianaUniversityandrelocated to Los Angeles and started his business career working in finance for a subsidiary of Black & Decker. Why to LA John?Answer: John continued his education at night while working, culminating with an M.B.A. from USC, then the relocation of the company headquarters from Marina Del Rey to Tucson, AZ was responsible for John’s moving to the desert after 10 years in southern California.

John regards himself as a seasoned business executive, entrepreneur and organizational consultant. John has over40years of experience with consumer and industrial manufacturing, healthcare, small business, Fortune 500 companies and more, and your current focus is on corporate expense mitigation, courses in sales, customer service, customer retention, interpersonal relationships, and behavioral assessments.

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TMB E32: Venture Partners, Business Advisors and Space

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 25 Jul 2021 02:49:54 +0000

Andrew More, Director, BlueStone Venture Partners
P.O. Box 17044
Tucson, AZ 85731
520-405-925

email: andrew.more@bluestonevp.com

SOCIAL MEDIA: LinkedIn |

Born and raised in Tucson, Andrew is a native Tucsonanand is what is known as a “boomerang”. Andrew moved away in 2008 when he graduated from the U of A, but found his way back to Tucson in 2018 when he turned down a job offer from Amazon to join their Seattle headquarters. Instead, Andrew decided to move back to Tucson and help launch BlueStone Venture Partners with BlueStone co-founders Mara Aspinall and Tom Nickoloff.

After moving away, Andrew received his Master’s degree from USC in 2009 and soon after began his career with Ernst &Young’s M&A Transaction Support team in San Francisco. In2012 he joined a Palo Alto-based private equity firm where he invested growth capital into a variety of private companies across a diverse set of industries.

BlueStone Venture Partners is a Tucson-based venture capital fund capitalizing on the strength and innovation found in entrepreneurial companies in the Southwest.BlueStone invests in early-stage life science and healthcare startups based in the “NATO” states (New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, and Oklahoma).

Fueling Growth
BlueStone's Story Turquoise, the elusive native blue stone of the Southwest, has enjoyed a special significance across different cultures throughout history. Prized for its distinctive blue color, turquoise is thought to attract success and money. Its power is also fabled to bring protection, courage, and friendship.

Just as turquoise derives its colors from the minerals in the ground where it forms, BlueStone Venture Partners'strength stems from partnering with businesses that reside in our shared innovation ecosystem.
Who We Are
BlueStone Venture Partners is a best-in-class life sciences venture capital fund capitalizing on the strength, creativity, and innovation found in entrepreneurial companies in the southwestern UnitedStates.Our firm is rooted in the Southwest and our experience has shown that there are investment gems likewise hidden in the desert Southwest. There is a dearth of venture capital support in the region despite strong universities, unique research centers, and significant infrastructure. We believe that our management skills, existing deal pipelines and relationships with industry-leading advisors and co-investors will enable us to choose companies wisely and in so doing create value for investors.
Target Verticals Investment Criteria
BlueStone invests in early-stage companies that operate within the life Sciences. The Fund primarily focuses on companies that reside within five key verticals including Medical Devices, AdvancedMaterials, Healthcare IT, Diagnostics, and biopharma Platforms.

We seek companies that have developed transformative platforms or disruptive technologies, are protected by strong intellectual property and will have a meaningful impact on healthcare. Our preference is for companies residing in the NATO States (New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, and Oklahoma), however, as a return-driven fund, we will make investments regardless of geography if they fit our “Southwest-like” metrics.BlueStone provides growth capital and strategic support to our portfolio companies in addition to privileged access to strategic partners including investors, customers, and other partners residing within the supply chain.

Jim Cantrell, Executive Vice President
R2 Space
Email:jim@r2space.com
www.jimcantrell.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: LinkedIn |

Jim is the founder of several entrepreneurial start-ups, including vector, StratSpace and Vintage Exotics Competition Engineering.

He was on the founding team of Moon Express and SpaceX and has worked closely with Iceye, Skybox Imaging, PlanetIQ, PlanetLabs, and Rocket Lab.

He has worked on 45 satellite missions including iridium Next, the Pluto mission, Osiris-Rex, and Lightsail. Jim also served as CEO of IDair, a bio-metrics company.

He holds Board and Advisory positions at The Planetary Society, ATLAS Space, Morf3D, York Space Systems, Infinite Composites, Iceye and the Sports Car Club of America and is an active angel investor.

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TMB E20: Tucson Women in Finance, Insurance and Law

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 25 Jul 2021 02:47:52 +0000

GUESTS

Kathy Winger, Attorney
Law Offices of Kathy Delaney Winger
4455 E 5th Street, Suite 101
Tucson, AZ 85711
520-391-4475
kathy@kdwinger.com
www.kdwinger.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: LinkedIn | Twitter |

Kathy Winger is a business, corporate, real estate and cybersecurity attorney who represents companies and individuals in commercial and corporate transactions. She has more than twenty years of experience as an attorney in the private sector and, prior to that, served as in-house counsel to a national bank and financial services company. She is currently a solo practitioner in Tucson, Arizona. Kathy frequently speaks nationally and locally about cybersecurity issues from the perspective of a business lawyer and her audiences include business owners, CEO’s, CFO’s, financial executives, lawyers, insurance brokers, health insurance professionals and technology professionals. She has written articles on cybersecurity that have appeared in national publications and has been interviewed about cybersecurity issues for newspaper articles and radio shows.

Kathy is the Executive Vice President of the Board of Directors for Boy Scouts of America Catalina Council and serves on the Advisory Board for the National Bank of Arizona Women’s Financial Group. She is also on the Board of Directors of the Southern Arizona Children’s Advocacy Center and is a member of the Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona.

Dianne KelleyCEO
Sandbrook Group
5431 N Oracle Rd., #104A
City: Tucson State: AZ Zip Code:85704
520-888-9649
dianne@sandbrookgroup.com
www.sandbrookgroup.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | LinkedIn

I began my career in the life insurance industry in 1978; many firms were not hiring women to be in sales in that male-dominated field. After several attempts, and not giving up, I found a major life insurance company with a young general agent who not only gave me the chance I needed but was huge support over the years I worked with him. In 2005, after working for other companies, I started Sandbrook Group to better serve my clients, who are largely small business owners. In 2017, I further created a signature program for those same clients to do succession planning and their eventual exit from their business, either voluntarily or involuntarily- something that is largely overlooked in this market. I also assist them in getting their business “sale ready” if their goal is to sell their business as an exit strategy,

Kathy Peake, CEO, Financial Advisor
THE Peake Financial Group
8438 E 5th Street, Tucson AZ 85710
520-661-8467
kathypeake@icloud.com
kathy@TPFinancial.net for Securities Related

Kathy earned her BS degree in Chemistry and minor in Math in 1980 from Mary Washington College. Kathy taught high school chemistry until she found out she was a true entrepreneur at heart. She has owned and grown several successful businesses over the years; however, in 2001, she became a designated Independent Financial Advisor, complete with Series 6, 63, 65 and insurance licenses. She nourishes and protects her client’s futures. She is a proud mother of three adults and grandmother of five. She is the former Managing Director of eWomenNetwork in Tucson plus she is an active member of her church and community.

Amber Eghtesadi is a fully licensed agent with the Farmers Insurance Agency of Sandi Eghtesadi. The Eghtesadi Agency is a woman-owned agency that has been assisting Tucson families and businesses make the right insurance choices for over 30 years. Amber has been an integral part of the Agency since 2003 when she started simply answering the phones. She quickly learned that she had a passion for educating clients in choosing the right coverage for them while protecting their family and business assets.

Amber’s outstanding Sales and Service Leadership efforts have resulted in a multitude of national awards – including the Championship Award - as one of the Top 20 Agency Producers in the United States. This is awarded to those who have exemplified superior customer service and civic duty. She was also awarded the 2018 League o of Extraordinary Presidents for leading the largest BNI chapter in Southern Arizona of 50+ members - actively assisting local businesses to substantially and profitably grow their businesses. She has also managed the growing Agency – building an outstanding Team – and generating record sales.

In 2019 she rose to Assistant Activity Chair for the John P Bell Family Foundation and Team Lizzie Bell: helping raise awareness for Bone Marrow Donation and for programs to support children with critical medical conditions and their families.

For the past 3 years, she has actively promoted Farmers “Thanks Americas Teachers” program which granted $500 in school supplies monthly to local Tucson teachers and had a grant program for teachers to apply for a chance at a $100,000 grant.

If you want more information please visit our website at YourTucsonAgent.com or call (520) 881-8000 for more information.

Karen M. Fisher
Senior Loan Officer
NMLS ID# 180167 – AZ MLO Lic# 0911886

Summit Funding, Inc.
5151 E. Broadway Blvd., Ste. 700
Tucson, AZ 85711
Branch NMLS ID# 1464335 – Summit Funding, Inc NMLS ID#3199
AZ Lic# 0925837 – Equal Housing Opportunity

(520) 447-2279 Direct Phone
Karen.Fisher@SummitFunding.net
www.OurNeighborsOurHeroes.com

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TMB E1

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 9 May 2021 21:39:17 +0000

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TMB E38: Jeffrey Prather, Genetics, Robotics, Nanotech.

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 9 May 2021 21:39:10 +0000

Jeffrey Prather: Businessman, Author, Actor, Broadcaster, Warrior

4518 E Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85749
520/241-7690
JP@JeffreyPrather.com,
WarriorSchool.com, BujinkanUSA.com. GRIN-X.com

Tucson business founder since 1990. Second since 1995. Third in 2014. All still going strong. Thought leader, business coach, radio host, life coach,

skills teacher.Published author. Specializing in high-stakes strategic analysis, continuity of operations, human terrain, and competitive intelligence preparation of the market place. Martial arts master. World-class firearms instructor.Retired, disabled, Army veteran. Ex-DEA special agent. Former DIA Branch Chief. Chaplain. Adopted orphan. Dad. Husband.Inducted twice into the US Martial Arts Hall of Fame and featured in the US and Japanese martial arts magazines and published in tactical journals

GRIN-X is the intersection for Genetics, Robotics, Information, and Nanotechnology.
Futurists predict that in the near-decade GRIN will completely transform the market space.
Never before imagined products, therapies, technologies, and markets will emerge.
Conventional regulations, traditional financing, and corporate models will be disrupted.

Benefits

Via our corporate strategy and competitive intelligence services, we provide emerging technology pathfinders, key stakeholders, and visionary investors, a roadmap to navigate the human and business terrain, to achieve the successful emergence of new medicines, treatments, and technology products.

Since 2014 every GRIN-X client exceeded goals. For example
Cancer Prevention Pharmaceuticals-2018

In April 2018, UK-based Mallinckrodt had exercised its option to the license agreement and paid CPP $10 million to support the pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial of CPP-1X/sul in patients with the orphan disease familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP).

Calimmune-2017

Global biotherapeutics leader CSLBehring announced today that it has agreed to acquire Calimmune, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on the development of ex Vivo hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) gene therapy with R&D facilities in Pasadena, California and Sydney, Australia for an upfront payment of $91 million, with possible milestone payments reaching an eventual total of $416 million.

GRIN-X 520-241-7690 8987 E. Tanque Verde Rd St 309-245 Tucson, AZ 8574

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TMB E7: Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Laura Oldaker

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 9 May 2021 21:39:02 +0000

M.A. Experience & Expertise
Chief Development Officer
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

lydia@tucsonhispanicchamber.org

www.tucsonhispanicchamber.org

Lydia Aranda is an award-winning and published voice of influence with over 25-years in public, private and nonprofit sectors. Founder of DiVeritas (formerly Blackstar BASC Group), co-creator and host of DiVer Cities Broadcast (bilingual)and philanthropist, she develops institution growth strategies to better assist diverse/underserved segments via such clients as Hispanic College Fund (now HSF), CPLC, Inc., Democracy Win, United Consumer Coalition, National Hispanic Corporate Council(NHCC), UNM, Federation of IPN, Juegos Centro American soy del Caribe, among others.

Lydia enjoys live music, performance singing, traveling, and gourmet cooking. She holds an M.A. in Social Impact from Claremont Lincoln University and a B.S. in Intercultural Communications from Arizona State University and remains a strong advocate for education, equality, and ethical leadership. She gives of her time and talent to youth and young professionals as well as senior wellness and animal welfare. Notable projects or initiatives she has founded and/or led to new acclaim include Southwestern Donors Circle, the Liberty Project en Español, the First Ladies International Project(FLIP), Latino Leadership Initiative, Hispanic Heroes Mentor Network; President e Fox World Leaders Dinner Video Series, and the Coalition of American Latino Leaders.

Owner
The Oldaker Group
The Gift of Caring/Academy for Caregiving Excellence

4725 N 1st Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85718

Laura@TheOldakerGroup.com
www.Academyforcaregiving.com

Laura Oldaker’s exceptional leadership skills and entrepreneurial spirit have served her well throughout her years of experience in entrepreneurship. Determined and hardworking, she has built The Oldaker Group, a group of companies comprised of The Gift Of Caring, By Your Side Senior Care and, Academy for Caregiving Excellence. These companies work with older adults, their families, and Care professionals to increase the quality of life and decrease Caregiver Shortages. Partnering with her husband, Justin, Laura started By Your Side Senior Care in 2009 and has organically expanded to other companies through concentric diversification in the older adult industry. As a business owner, Laura's passion lies in not only excellent care but, also education, workforce development, and family caregiver training, empowering family caregivers who want to give their aging loved one the highest level of care without sacrificing their own well being.

Laura is a big believer in education and continued training; as she is an avid learner herself. She has participated in many entrepreneurial training programs including the prestigious Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small business program at Babson College in Boston, Massachusetts. Laura received national recognition as the 2013 Latino Business Series' Entrepreneur of the Year by Verizon Wireless; having been selected for her powerful leadership and professional success, and again in 2017 by the US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce At The Table Hispanic Business Enterprise Award. She was also honored as the 2017 Hispanic Business Woman of the Year by the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Laura is greatly entwined in the Tucson community and lends service to organizations that support older adults, access to health care, and small businesses. Laura currently serves as the Chairwoman of the Board for the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Laura has a true passion for life and together with Justin, is raising their three children, V’Eanna (Andrew), Ethan and Isabelle to be the community's next leaders.

Program Manager
Young Entrepreneurs Academy
Tucson Hispanic Chamber Foundation
823 E. Speedway Blvd. Tucson, AZ. 85719
isabel@tucsonhispanicchamber.org
(520)620-0005
www.yeausa.org
www.facebook.com/HispanicChamberofCommerce

Isabel Georgelos is the Program Manager for YEA (The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) which is a groundbreaking and exciting program that transforms local middle and high school students into real, confident entrepreneurs. Through the year-long program, students in grades 6-12 generate business ideas, conduct market research, write business plans, pitch to a panel of investors, and launch their very own real companies.

The Academy also provides local community members with a variety of opportunities to volunteer and get involved. From exciting business guest lecturers and dynamic field trips to innovative companies to passionate business mentors and investor panelists, there are countless ways to help these local students launch their own enterprises and become impassioned local leaders.

YEA's mission is to advocate for and provide services that help grow our member's businesses. Our chamber's goal is to enable its members to do TOGETHER what they might not be able to do individually. As we continue to rebound from recent downturns in our nation's economic climate, the Chamber continues to pursue our motto 'to make our community a better place for everyone to live and work.'

Tucson Hispanic Chamber
Membership Director

823 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 620-0005

javier@tucsonhispanicchamber.org
www.tucsonhispanicchamber.org

Javier Guillen is the Membership Director of the Tucson Hispanic Chamber which was incorporated, in May 18, 1989, in the State of Arizona with the original purpose to provide, promote and advance, on a nonprofit basis, the general welfare and prosperity of the Tucson area, so that its citizens and business community could prosper. The chamber(s) is led by a Board of Directors that reflects our community and governs the activities of the THCC.

The mission of the Tucson Hispanic Chamber and our affiliate chambers in Sierra Vista, Douglas and Nogales is to advocate for and provide services that help grow our member's businesses in our bilingual and bicultural region. We provide resources and services to help grow your business and host events throughout Southern Arizona and Sonora, Mexico.

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TMB E5: Amber Smith; Tucson Metro Chamber, Mitch Pisik; Pick Consulting, and Humberto Stevens and Dominique Villela; Shot Ventures

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 9 May 2021 21:38:56 +0000

On today's Tucson Means Business, hosted by Mark Bishop

Amber Smith

CEO

Tucson Metro Chamber

http://www.linkedin.com/company/tucson-metropolitan-chamber-of-commerce

https://twitter.com/tucsonchamber

https://www.facebook.com/TheTucsonChamber

https://www.instagram.com/tucson_metro_chamber/

Amber has spent her entire career in government relations with your first exposure to government relations working for Senator John McCain in the late 90s.

Following graduate school at the UA, she worked for Racy Associates, a local lobbying firm largely representing land developers and home builders on entitlement and rezoning issues.

Leaving the firm when the recession hit, Amber began working for metropolitan Pima alliance first as government relations director and then as executive director eventually promoted to CEO after growing the organization 30%.

MPA is a real estate and land use membership-based organization that focuses on public policy issues in that industry and uses collaboration to resolve those issues.

Mitch Pisik

Executive Coach and Business Consultant

631-943-5275

mitch@pisik.consulting

Linkedin.com/in/mitchpisik

Twitter: @mitchpisik

Mitch has worked as an Executive Coach, Business Consultant, Keynote Speaker and Facilitator for the past twenty years; doing so in a full-time practice since 2016.

He leverages the award-winning successes of turning-around and substantially growing four diverse Private-Equity portfolio businesses as CEO (in New York, Texas, and Arizona) over fifteen years; and previously for seventeen years as a Senior Executive in strategy, business development, operations, finance, mergers and acquisitions, consulting, and finance at several of the world’s largest global companies - including Kraft, Newell-Rubbermaid, Novartis, and KPMG.

He has conducted business in over three dozen countries.

He is and has been, an active Board Member of numerous public, private, and not-for-profit organizations – including the Tucson Metro Chamber.

He also teaches the Strategic Leadership course at the University of Arizona.

A partial list of recent awards includes:

In 2016 winning the “Innovation in the Workplace” Award from the Society of Human Resource Management.

Finalist for the Copper Cactus “Business Leader of the Year” Award in 2016 and 2015.

In 2014 winning the Copper Cactus Award for the “Best Place to work in Southern Arizona”.

Humberto Stevens and Dominique Villela

Partners

Shot Ventures

info@shotventures.com

480.749.1081

www.shotventures.com

For the most updated information about Shot Ventures partners and news, please refer to LinkedIn profiles:

Dominique Villela: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominiquevillela/

Humberto N. Stevens: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hnstevens/

Trent Lapinski: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trentlapinski/

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TMB E8: Banking, Investments and Realty

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 9 May 2021 21:38:50 +0000

Director of Commerce-Bank of Arizona
3805 E. Broadway Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85716
(520)289-4849
stevepickering75@gmail.com

www.commercebankaz.com

Steve retired as the President and CEO of a $200 million Semi-Conductor Capital Equipment, Medical/Aerospace contract manufacturing company headquartered in Tempe Arizona. Steve came out of retirement and was President of a mining-related company headquartered in Santiago Chile and was corporate vice president for the parent company located in Tucson Arizona.

Steve retired again in 2011 but then over the next 2 years led the successful turnaround of a Telecommunications company as CEO. Steve continues to consult with various companies on matters of strategic planning, acquisitions, and profitable sales growth. Locally he is a Director for The Commerce Bank of Arizona, a member of The Rotary Club of Tucson, Coaches in the 1st Tee program and is a Sabino Canyon Volunteer Ranger.

Relationship Manager
Commerce Bank of Arizona
jjohns@commercebankaz.com
www.commercebankaz.com

Jeanne left a job at a corporate bank to pursue the chance to work for a community bank which lead her to the Commerce Bank of Arizona where she has worked since January 2013. She started in the Operations Department, moved into the role of Executive Assistant to the President, and most recently was promoted to Relationship Manager.

She participates in several local organizations such as Father’s Day Council Tucson as an Executive Board Member, Boy Scouts of America Catalina Council Good Scout Awards Committee Member & Tucson Metro Chamber’s Ambassador Committee.

Imus Wilkinson Investment Management LLC
3561 E Sunrise Dr Suite #117, Tucson, AZ 85718
(520)777-1911
info@imuswilkinson.com

www.imuswilkinson.com

The Commerce Bank of Arizona is “locally owned”, which means it is owned by approximately 412 shareholders. Most of these shareholders live in Arizona including Eb Wilkinson. Eb, who is also a Former Marine, is the Managing Partner of Imus Wilkinson Investment Management LLC. Located in Tucson, Arizona, the firm is an independent investment manager, focusing on providing integrated financial advice and asset management services.

The companies beliefs are that they believe personal relationships are the most important part of our business, asset allocation is the way to successfully manage portfolios, active management of these portfolios will provide value on the upside and protection on the downside, a long-term approach will allow one’s portfolio to excel & lastly, they believe that a fee-based arrangement will put us both on the same side of the table.

Tucson Integrity Realty LLC
7526 N. La Cholla Blvd Tucson, AZ 85741
(520)331-8050
Jarrett15@gmail.com

www.linkedin.com/in/jarrettreidhead
www.tirrentals.com

Jarrett graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2003 from the University of Arizona with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration majoring in Entrepreneurship and Management Information Systems. He became a real estate agent in 2002 and become a real estate broker in 2008. He opened up Tucson Integrity Realty LLC (TIR) in March 2008. Jarrett earned his Certified Commercial Investment Member Designation in 2005. During the last 16 years, he has bought and sold over $100,000,000 worth of real estate assets. Jarrett bought his first rental property in 2001 and his first student rental property in 2006. With partners, Jarrett built up his student rental portfolio to include over 190 rental units comprising over 950 bedrooms, with an estimated value of $42,000,000.

Currently, TIR manages 67 properties comprising 762 bedrooms. Jarrett loves investing in real estate, growing a new company, and creating meaningful relationships with investors. He is looking forward to taking what he has learned in Tucson and applying it in other college cities around the United States. Jarrett has been married to Amy Reidhead for 19 years and they have three sons ranging from 8 to 15 years of age. Jarrett loves sports, the outdoors, and spy novels!

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TMB E30: Forty-Niner Golf & CC, and Square One Intern

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 9 May 2021 21:38:44 +0000

Casey Polivehak, Director of Golf
Forty-Niner Country Club
12000 E. Tanque Verde Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
520-749-4925 ext 1
Email:   caseyp@fortyninercc.com
Website: http://fortyninercc.com/index.htm
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn |

Casey is the Director of Golf and Sales at Forty Niner Country Club in Northeast Tucson, AZ.   Casey was hired after new ownership purchased the course in 2012 to help in a major rebuilding/rebranding project. Using his 20 years of industry experience and local contact network, Forty Niner is on its way back to being one of Tucson’s favorite courses.

Born and raised in Tucson, AZ, Casey and his wife of 13.5 years, Amber, have settled in the area he grew up. Amber is a hardworking, homeschooling mother and part-time teacher for the Vail School District. Daughters Lucy- 9 and Hawley-1 and son Bodey- 6, are the highlight of their lives

Casey’s main jobs at Forty Niner are membership and tournament growth, revenue management, marketing, and overall customer service satisfaction. Having experience at some of Arizona’s top-rated resorts and private clubs, has groomed Casey to handle the good, and bad that comes along with the golf industry.

Casey enjoys playing golf, but raising a family is most important right now! Casey and Amber help with youth groups at their church, and enjoy home projects including gardening, raising dogs + chickens, and of course swimming and playing with the kids.

About Forty Niner Country Club

Forty Niner Country Club is an upscale, semi-private facility designed by William Francis Bell. The course opened in 1961 and though not as demanding as the many desert-style courses in the area, the tree-lined fairways, and tightly guarded doglegs pose the same challenges it did almost 50 years ago when the club hosted the PGA Tour’s Tucson Open in 1963-1964.

Spread over 110 acres, the course is known for its lush, mature landscaping and excellent course conditioning. It is lined with mature stands of mesquite, giant cottonwood, eucalyptus, and weeping willow trees. The fairways are Bermuda grass, over-seeding in the fall with perennial ryegrass. The elevated Tif-dwarf Bermuda greens are known locally for their swift putting surfaces in the winter months. The course has two lakes that come into play and is bordered on the south by the Tanque Verde Wash.  Members enjoy a 6,669-yard, 18-hole, par 72 golf course. Four tee positions on every hole ensure playability, satisfaction, and challenge for every level of golfer. The winding fairways and majestic mountain views surprise golfers at every turn.

A full-service restaurant, The Rincon Mountain Grill, has been expanded and upgraded serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner 7- days a week with various specialty offers. An upgraded kitchen boasts a double-decker pizza over, where the Roadrunner Pizzeria is using house-made hand-tossed dough, and the freshest ingredients available! Ranging from sandwiches to steak or seafood, and even gluten-free options, enjoy your favorite type of food expertly prepared and served with a smile!!

Facilities

The Club’s facilities include an 18-hole golf course, full-service restaurant, driving range, putting green, short game area, fully stocked Golf Shop, State of the Art Fitness center, swimming pool, men’s and women’s locker rooms, indoor and outdoor dining, large outdoor banquet/wedding venue, and private meeting/conference space

Jamain T. Miller, CEO/ Co-founder
Square One Intern
Tucson   State: AZ
Email: jamain@squareoneintern.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/squareoneintern
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter |

Jamain, CEO and Co-founder of Square One Intern, is a transplant from New Jersey. He's been in Tucson for 6 years and came here via the US Air Force. As a former intelligence analyst for Combat Search and Rescue, Jamain learned that there were three essentials necessary for any mission to be successful. 1) A clear vision for the results desired, 2) a detailed plan to achieve those results, 3) and a well-run organization where everyone understands their roles and responsibilities for achieving those results via the plan. After interviewing over 200 organization heads and managers, Jamain condensed the most affective solutions into a system that organizations can use to clarify their vision, create their plan, and organize their team around that plan and vision. That's the Revenue Focused Development System.

Because he has a passion for training youth, Jamain also runs a non-profit that trains at-risk youth in entrepreneurship to help them lift themselves out of the cycle of poverty they were born into. The same business organization system is employed with the youth and their ability to understand the system equals that of any business owner he's worked with. The non-profit is called Circle One Tucson, signifying the 360 degrees of support each Tucson youth is given.

About Square One Intern

Through networking with other entrepreneurs, Jamain met his Co-founder, Mariana Eubanks, three years ago and they stayed in contact. Both have a passion for business and youth and in February of 2019, Mariana approached Jamain with the idea of connecting students in the early stages of their education to businesses they're interested in working with. This would provide them early real-world work experience in the field they're studying so they can decide early on whether or not that particular career is for them. They also wanted the student to provide value to the organizations they're working with. So, after a few months of testing various concepts, Square One Intern became a workforce development agency focused on connecting non-profits with Young Professional Implementers who can help them apply the Revenue Focused Development System to their organization and help them use it with maximum effectiveness.

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TMB E18: Paul C Bellows, Business and Leadership Coach

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 9 May 2021 21:38:37 +0000

Guests: Paul and Sabrina Bellows

Paul C Bellows, Founder, and CEO. Business & Leadership Coach
Be Good at Doing Good, LLC
2919 E Broadway, Suite 115

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TMB E22: Lela V. Hough, L. Alexander, J. Carrillo, S. Perez

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 9 May 2021 21:38:29 +0000

Guests:

Lela Vongsena-Hough, Owner:
DigiView Creations
Street: 911 Tyndall Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719
(520)495-8059
DigiViewCreations@gmail.com
http://DigiViewCreations.com

SOCIAL MEDIA: | YouTube |
http://ArizinaWildKraftEntertainment.com (coming soon)
Facebook Page URL: http://IFAMediaDirectory.com
http://IndependantFilmArizona.com

Personal and corporate advertising. I started my business in Los Angeles in 2000, developing websites, professional headshots, and photography, doing bios for actors and writers. Background in entertainment, working on numerous television productions, feature films doing background, stunt, and stand-in which led to the membership into the Screen Actors Guild. This led to the development of personal PR packaging for acting agencies, publicity firms, and development of private individuals that were starting in the fields of entertainment

Was just appointed to the SAG/AFTRA board as the representative from the southern Arizona region. Currently, we are working to move more union production into the Southern region of Arizona, which is becoming more lucrative for production to migrate from NY or Los Angeles.

With our new board members in the Southern Region, we are looking to start a conservatory, Arizona Wild Kraft Entertainment, which will function under SAG/AFTRA sanction to bring education and awareness of not just the rules and regulations of set work and within the contexts of business practices, but the accepted principles of etiquette while being on-set, in an interview, or while auditioning for a role. Professional workshops are being planned in the future, and these will be open to non-union participants as well.

Independent Film Arizona: Currently developing a media guide to production in Arizona.

Laura Alexander and Jenny Carrillo, Owners and Principal Consultants
Alexander | Carrillo Consulting
2102 N. Country Club #9,
Tucson, AZ 85716
info@do-good-better.com
520-907-7833, 520-405-6145
www.do-good-better.com

SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook |

Alexander|Carrillo Consulting is a full-service consulting firm specializing in non-profit organizational development and fundraising. Founded in 2010 by partners Laura Alexander and Jenny Carrillo, the firm has established itself as highly ethical, credible and effective in their work with over 200 clients throughout Arizona. Primary services for which the firm is hired to include strategic planning, annual and capital campaign fundraising, and board development. Jenny and Laura are both skilled trainers and facilitators and have worked with hundreds of individuals to prepare them for nonprofit leadership. For information about how Alexander|Carrillo Consulting can help your non-profit Do Good, Better, visit: www.do-good-better.com.

Stefany Perez, Co-founder/CEO/Auto Damage Appraiser/Production Manager
Innovation Auto Collision
3231 E. Columbia Street
Tucson AZ 85714
Biz 520-585-5820 Cell 520-243-9826
stefany@innovautoaz.com
contactus@innovautoaz.com
https://www.innovationautocollision.com/

SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook|

Stefany Perez began her career much like her father, a self-made professional utilizing her practical experience in the workplace always holding her passion for growing a business herself. As she’s progressed from being a foodie working in the local Tucson service industry, she quickly developed a passion for hospitality. In her spare time, she began helping her husband develop a business model for a bakery becoming aware she had a natural talent for creating smooth processes. She tried her hand at several failed small businesses only to finally realize what other entrepreneurs find – that third time is a charm! Her grit, work ethic and a strong sense of community combined with her obsession for personal development finally paid off. After working at a local digital marketing firm in an executive roll she grew her understanding of business and used her confidence to launch a business with her very inspiration: her father. Utilizing her trusted relationships Stefany has led branded partnerships with nationwide paint companies, suppliers and insurance agencies while steadily advancing her centers technology to keep up with auto market needs. Never losing her sense of community Stefany has been able grown her auto collision shop side by side with her family and staff, from an underground operation to a million-dollar brand that is recognized in the local media daily. Stefany is dedicated to removing the stigma that the auto repair and insurance companies have formed over the years by shifting focus to educating the consumer providing transparency in every repair, thus; establishing a trust to create lasting relationships to better serve the community.

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TMB E24: Financial Services, Crime, Websites for Non-profits

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 9 May 2021 21:38:22 +0000

Guests:

Cecily Urizar-Faught, Creative Director and Founder of Single Focus Web
Single Focus Web
2216 N. Fair Oaks Ave
Tucson, AZ 85712
520 245 5819
cecily@singlefocusweb.com
www.singlefocusweb.com/
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | LinkedIn |

Cecily is the Creative Director and Founder of Single Focus Web, a webshop located in Tucson that specializes in well-crafted websites for nonprofits that speak to the special needs of each organization and its supporters.

Immediately prior to forming Single Focus Web, Cecily worked for an international web firm called Cornershop Creative. Cornershop has a wonderful reputation with larger national and international nonprofits for pairing innovative web design with usability focused on the special needs of nonprofits. As only the second employee to be brought in during Cornershop’s early days, Cecily was lucky enough to be able to both learn from and help shape the growth of Cornershop.
Single Focus Web was created with the intention to provide that same depth of service and customization to the smaller more localized nonprofits in and around Tucson, Cecily’s home of many years.
Prior to joining Cornershop Creative Cecily worked for the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona developing their extensive online presence. When first joining the food bank they were raising slightly under $25k online in yearly donations. The year Cecily left they raised $1.4 million online.

About the Business

Cecily is joined in the business by her designer, Jessica Castillo who shares a background in nonprofit design and is absolutely magic.
We pride ourselves on websites that can be fully maintained in-house by nontechnical organizational staff and we provide full training packages with each website we build.
In order to help our nonprofits maximize donations and supporter interaction, we work with the full spectrum of CRM (Constituent Relationship Manager) choices including Bloomerang, eTapestry, Classy and many others. We love walking clients through the process of choosing a good CRM for them.
A few of the clients we’ve been lucky enough to gain the trust of:
Habitat for Humanity Tucson
Casa de los Niños
the Children’s Museum
Literacy Connects
Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse
Children’s Clinics
True Concord Voices and Orchestra
and many others

Linda McCollum, 88-CRIME, Program Director
88-CRIME
32 N. Stone Ave., 8th Floor
Tucson, AZ 85701  520-882-7463
88CRIME.INC@PCAO.PIMA.GOV

The Pima County Attorney’s Office 88-CRIME tip line takes anonymous tips on serious crimes.  The identity of the information provider (or tipster) is kept anonymous and the felony crime information is provided to a law enforcement agency for investigation. If the tip leads to an arrest or criminal charges the tipster may be eligible for a reward.

The mission of 88-CRIME is to make Pima County and Southern Arizona a safer place to live and work.

Lilian V. Moreno Martinez,

Senior Representative
Lilian & Associates
3773 E. Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ  85716
520 347 1550
Theindigoqueen2014@gmail.com

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TMB E28: IFA Board Members Discuss Filming in Tucson

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 9 May 2021 21:38:15 +0000

GUESTS:

Genie Joseph, MFA, Ph.D. - President

Genie is an Emmy Award-winning producer, director, and screenwriter. She has written over two dozen screenplays and has seven independently produced feature films. She was a former ABC Producer/Director and the former CEO of Hawaii Movie Studios.

Laurie Rein – Board Member

Laurie Rein has been on the board of IFA for 3 years with one year serving as Vice President. She has a degree in Dance and Theater from the University of Arizona and has performed in several theaters in Tucson including The Unscrewed Theater, The Roadrunner Theater, and the Gaslight Theater. Laurie is an avid lover of films and enjoys working with other film buffs in Tucson through IFA. Laurie is a Health and Wellness Coach and personal trainer and is the author of the new book, Getting To the Best You. She enjoys long hikes, making videos and rescuing animals. 

David Grampling – Board Member IFA. Actor -Writer-Director

He was a musician in his early years then ran a construction company for 30 years. In charge of the finances now for the IFA.

Anne Dalton – Board Member

Anne is co-chair of the IFA Documentary Workgroup and an Actor. She has produced several short documentaries and her current production deals with on ground-breaking treatment to reverse Alzheimer's disease.

Michael Grigsby

Michael Grigsby, as the Production Accountant for Feature Films and Cable Television Series for Studios and Independent Productions, was responsible for the budgeting and financial reporting to Producers, Financiers, Bond Companies, and Studios.

For over 28 years, sixty productions were completed in locations in the US, Canada, Europe, Asia, and South America. Projects ranged from small movies of the week in California to first-run features of $60-70M. As the Department Head he managed teams from 2 or 3 for small projects, and up to 9 Accounting Assistants for large ones.

He has completed over 125 independent budgets for Pilots, TV series, and Features from $2M to $200M, and continues to be consulted by Producers for budgeting on future projects, both nationally and internationally. Prior to his career in the Film Business, he was a Computer Programmer/Analyst in the early days of the High-Tech business world.

Recently retired from active location work in Film, Michael is participating in community and social activities in Tucson, and Arizona. This includes returning to actively playing bass, both acoustic double bass for jazz, and electric bass for funk, blues and fusion in the local and thriving music scene.

Chris Sauer – Secretary – Board Member

I am an Anthropology major at the University of Arizona where I am taking film and journalism classes after many years playing in rock bands and then working in real estate development.

By serving as Secretary with IFA I get to learn about the practices of media production from the many talented people working in Arizona." Chris Sauer, current Secretary 

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TMB E45: Crystal Kasnoff and Dr Kay, Tucson ER Hospital

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 9 May 2021 21:38:10 +0000

Crystal Kasnoff / Dr. Darren Kay
Director of Marketing, Comm. And Public Relations / M.D. Chief Operation Officer
Tucson ER & Hospital
4575 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85711
520-375-9111
ckasnoff@tucsonerhospital.com

Crystal Kasnoff

Crystal Kasnoff has been in the marketing, communications, and public relations field for more than twenty years. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona and has an Executive Certificate in Global Management from the Thunderbird School of Global Management. Part of Kasnoff’s extensive experience includes serving as the Executive Director for Tucson’s January 8th Memorial, and the Marketing and External Affairs Director for University Medical Center.  

Crystal has lived in Tucson for over 30 years and loves the Tucson community. She enjoys spending time with her family and enjoying all that Southern Arizona has to offer.

Darren Kay, MD

Darren Kay, MD, is a board-certified emergency medicine physician practicing at Tucson ER & Hospital where he serves as the Chief Operating Officer. Dr. Kay earned his medical degree (M.D.) from the University of Utah before completing an internship in Surgery at the University of Colorado. He then continued on to complete residency training in Emergency Medicine at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center. Dr. Kay moved to Tucson in 1998 and practiced Emergency Medicine at Northwest Medical Center and Oro Valley Hospital for over 20 years. In addition to his clinical practice, he also served as the EMS (Emergency Medical Services) Medical Director for 15 years for Rural Metro, AMR, Ranger, and Northwest Fire District.

Dr. Kay grew up in Utah on a ranch and loves that Tucson offers so many outdoor activities. Dr. Kay, his wife, and children have called Tucson home since the late 1990s and truly enjoy the city and culture.

About Tucson ER & Hospital

Tucson ER & Hospital is a full-service emergency room and hospital.

We opened our doors to do one thing – put the care back into health care. We are physician-owned and pride ourselves in our ability to offer state-of-the-art testing and diagnostics while providing value-based quality care with a concierge-level of service.

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TMB E40: Mary Darling, 2D and 3D land surveying with Drones

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 9 May 2021 21:38:05 +0000

Mary Darling, CEO and Principal Owner Darling Geomatics
U of A Tech Park, 9040 S. Rita Road, Ste 2350
Tucson, AZ   85747
Phone: 520-298-2725 (office)/520-954-4050 (cell)
Email: MaryDarling@darlingltd.com
www.darlingltd.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube |

Mary E. Darling, CEO
Principal Owner/FAA Part 107 Licensed Pilot
Darling Geomatics - Award Winning Aerial UAV Mapping, 3D Scanning & Modeling, Land Surveying, & Environmental Consulting Firm

NAICS 541370 (Primary), 541270, 541620, 541990
Past President & Current Board Member, So AZ Post Society of American Military Engineers
WBENC Certified WOSB, WBE, ADOT Certified DBE, Tucson Certified SBE, SBC

Global Headquarters: University of Arizona Tech Park
9040 South Rita Road, Ste #2350, Tucson, AZ 85747
Ph (520) 298-2725 / Fax (520) 298-2767/Cell (520) 954-4050

www.darlingltd.com and www.youtube.com/user/DarlingLtd

BIO:

Mary Darling grew up in an entrepreneurial family with her father owning and operating an aviation business in Sacramento, California.

I worked at the airport most of my teen years and instead of getting paid money, I was compensated with flying lessons. I soloed an airplane on my 16th birthday. Back in 1996 I decided to coalesce these passions – and cofounded Darling Geomatics with my husband, Rich Darling.  We grew our business from scratch, with his expertise in land surveying and my expertise in entrepreneurship, biology, and law.

An award-winning high-tech 2D and 3D land surveying, aerial mapping, and construction verification company. We generate the highest quality data and do so in literally 1/10th the time of a conventional surveyor. We can even collect data remotely. We do it from the land with cutting–edge GPS, LiDAR and laser tracking; and from the air with state-of-the-art drones.

Although I have a Team of highly certified drone pilots – I still find time to be one of our drone pilots for certain special projects (a cool perk of being the boss).   Our global headquarters are proudly here in Tucson.   We keep our customers’ projects on time, on budget and on spec. We always have, and we always will - That is the only way I know how to do it.

You see, I grew up with 3 brothers. I was always around cars, airplanes, and motorcycles. I worked at an airport. I just never thought about whether a profession was for men or women. I love a challenge and being an entrepreneur in high tech is always challenging. New technology means you are always reinventing processes.

Our team thrives on competition, solving problems where others cannot, and winning against all odds.  It’s been fun, rewarding, and best of all – we have earned the dedication and enthusiastic loyalty of over 1000 customers over the past 26 years. That’s not bad for a man or a woman.

We offer a wide variety of land surveying services, including construction staking, topographic mapping, 3D as-builts, building information modeling (also known as BIM), aerial surveying and mapping, 3D construction verification, underground tunnel mapping and a wide variety of aerial inspection services including thermal imaging with drones.

The foundation of our continued success rests on three factors: 1) We listen intently to our customers/we understand their needs (sometimes even better than they do), and accordingly we meet and often exceed their expectations. 2) We consistently reinvest in our business. Every year we buy and upgrade virtually all of our hardware, drones, and software. This is not typical in the industry – but we have always had the philosophy that our customers deserve the best product and services that are available that match their needs. 3) We are always interviewing and adding to our staff. We are constantly training them on state-of-the-art products and software. We have the best in the business – with over 150 years of combined surveying experience, over 30 years of combined 3D scanning experience, and over 20 years of combined drone experience, including four licensed drone pilots and a licensed airplane pilot.

Many in the construction industry have been very negatively affected by this pandemic, we are so proud and pleased that OUR customers have been much less impacted – due to a decision we made over 10 years ago. At that time, we decided to make a major investment in software that provided our customers with the ability to work remotely – from their desk, home, even on their cell phones. We provided them with the ability to “work remotely before working remotely was even being talked about”. They can get the job done, on-time, and safely – which is what it’s all about.

What are the types of challenges customers encounter that you solve for them?

ll kinds – but the most common are measurement challenges. People need to know where they should build in relation to property lines, where they should build in relation to design plans, what the elevation is at various locations on their property and more.

We also are able to help them avoid problems before they occur. We show them where construction is not the same as design plans, where existing structures have structural defects, where weaknesses could cause failures in structures in the near future, and more.   This has saved them millions of dollars in what could have been catastrophic problems).

What do we see as the future of drones?

Everyone loves drones – I know I do. Although I have a Team of highly certified drone pilots – I still fly them for special projects, which is a great perk of being the boss.   For our industry, they are a safe and quick tool for obtaining accurate aerial topographic data (the lay of the land, so to speak); measurable aerial images of projects; construction inspection data; bridge, road and building inspection data and more.  Not all drones are created equal. There are some drones that others in the business use that are inexpensive and fun, but not very accurate.   We have survey grade drones. We include special sensors including thermal imaging and 30 x zoom cameras for solar inspections, energy audits, and search and rescue missions. We combine our aerial flights with on the ground surveys to create maps measurable to within inches, which can’t be done without the land surveying component.

Drones are being used around the world – drones are a new and growing took for humanitarian needs in underdeveloped countries and for emergencies almost everywhere. Drones can carry medical supplies and other necessities when roads are washed out; drones can be used for real-time inspects of buildings and roads to determine the extent of damage; find routes for access and find people).

The most exciting project our company has worked on.

Our team really enjoyed working on the Navy Zumwalt Class Destroyers in Bath, Maine. They worked on a Navy shipyard for weeks at a time and saw the construction of the most advanced stealth ships in the world.  Our company was hired to scan the deckhouses and the hulls of the ships, then performed clash detection in 3D with specialized software so the welders could make the right cuts to assure the deckhouse fit perfectly on the hull the first time that the cranes dropped it down. Before 3D scanning, this was a slow and arduous task – with multiple cranes lifts up and down to determine where to cut the steel to make sure the two parts fit correctly. The Navy was so pleased with what we did for them that they bypassed Union opposition to get the new technology in place.  My team and I feel especially patriotic when we get to work on projects like this.

Another interesting project our company has worked on is the San Zavier Mission Restoration Project was fun. The architect needed to know the thickness of the walls and domes to assure they were still structurally sound but didn’t want to drill through them and cause damage. We scanned the inside and outside of the entire mission to create a digital replica. The digital data can be virtually “sliced” into cross-sections and all of the walls, the domes, the stairs, pews and more can be measured at any angle. We now have a museum quality digital replica of the entire mission).

Our company has also worked on three continents, in 6 different foreign countries – Saudi Arabia, The United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Honduras, Mexico, and Canada.  Over 10% of our business is international – and it grows every year).

Learning new things. And being able to offer unique services to our customers excites me. We have earned over 50 awards for excellence in customer service and contributions to the industry.  Even after 26 years – that never gets old.

The technologies we master provide us with opportunities to get behind the scenes in a lot of unique situations.  Some of the most recent include: scanning the interior and exterior of many of the buildings at U of A, scanning the Mercedes Benz Automobile Plant in Alabama, scanning underground Salt Mines in Louisiana and Canada, as well as an underground drug tunnel at the border with Mexico, scanning a meteor crater, several airline jet fuel tanks and more).

We are known for having about the lowest employee turnover in the business. Why? because I am truly blessed with the best Team in the industry. We hire professionals who are motivated, inspirable, customer-centric, Team players. They are the best in the business in multiple disciplines.  And then we train them on aspects of the business that aren’t taught in school. Our on-the-job training programs gives them the opportunity to have a meaningful career in a fun and interesting profession.  People excel at our company because they learn by doing what they love).

The advice do you have for people looking for a career in what we do.

We believe that every surveyor needs a good mathematical foundation. Though the high-tech equipment we use does a lot of the work that we used to have to do manually, we still need people to learn and unders

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TMB E3: Selina Tadeo; Cox Business, BJ Workman; Workman Insurance Solutions, and Susann Miller; BBB Director of Communication and Consumer

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 9 May 2021 21:37:59 +0000

Today' Guests on Tucson Business Radio - Tucson Means Business ep3

Selina Tadeo

Account Executive

Cox Business

linkedin.com/in/selina-tadeo-32983a9

Selina Tadeo is a native of Tucson, AZ and Salpointe Catholic High School Alumni. She's the mother of three highly active, sports involved children. Her career began in with Cox 2000 when her oldest son was just 6 months old and this month will mark 18 years with Cox Business. In the last 18 years, Selina has been involved with Community volunteering with Cox and her children's various fundraising events.

BJ Workman

Workman Insurance Solutions

1790 E River Rd #142

Tucson, AZ 85718

520-647-2930

“Workman Insurance Solution” was started in June of 2015.

After working for 15 years in my Fathers agency, I bought a majority of his business as he started into retirement.

Susann Miller

BBB Director of Communication and Consumer Affairs

LinkedIn

520-888-5353

bbb.org

Responsible for ethically, effectively and professionally promoting and maintaining a positive relationship between BBB and the public through establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with area media and overseeing professional external communications and branding through: website content, TV ads, digital campaigns, educational events, press releases, newsletters, editorials, print ads, radio and television interviews. Additional roles include content management, ad buys and boosts on various social media platforms along with relationship building throughout Southern Arizona.

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TMB E6: Realty Executives Tucson Elite and McDonald House

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 9 May 2021 21:37:54 +0000

Today's guests on Tucson Means Business with Mark Bishop

Jeff Murtaugh
CEO and Founder
Realty Executives Elite

(520) 907-3606

jeffmurtaugh@realtyexecutives.com

Jeff Murtaugh has more than 37 years in commercial, residential, investment, management, brokerage, development, entitlement, stabilization, lease-up, and disposition of all sectors of real estate.

Jeff is a partner of Kinetic Companies and is the President and CEO of Realty Executives Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma, Green Valley, and Tubac, Arizona. As one of Kinetic Companies operating assets, the Realty Executives Company includes over 1,000 agent/brokers in 16 offices generating more than $2.7 billion in annual sales.

As a “Top 25 Real Estate Company in the US” according to Real Trends rankings) Jeff manages the day to day affiliate company holdings such as title, mortgage, and many other associated asset services for the Realy Executive franchises.

His extensive brokerage career spans nearly four decades while building over 1,300 production and spec custom homes throughout the southwestern United States.

John Dwyer
President
Realty Executives Tucson Elite

JDwyer@RealtyExAz.com

520-977-7571

As President of Realty Executives Tucson Elite, John is responsible for the day to day operations of the Company’s Southern Arizona operations. His leadership philosophy is a servant one that incorporates “walk-around management,” ensuring that agents and staff in the Brokerage receive the support they need to be successful.

John has been in a sales and management role since his University of Arizona days. He began his management career in the retail environment until he launched his real estate career in the early '80s in Tucson.

During the 80's and until 1992 he was a successful real estate agent. In 1992 he was named Branch Manager of a major regional real estate company in Arizona. He was then promoted to Regional Manager and finally to VP and General Manager for that same organization. In 2005 John retired from the organization. In early 2006 John was asked to consult with two real estate brokerages in Phoenix to help them increase their overall growth and profitability, which he did until he was recruited by a national real estate company in late 2006 to establish and grow their real estate brokerage business in the southwest United States holding the position of VP and General Manager for that company.

In 2012 John joined Realty Executives Tucson Elite in a leadership role and has been a driving force in the growth of Realty Executives in Southern Arizona from one office to 10 and from 45 agents to over 400. In 2017 Realty Executives Tucson Elite closed 4,500 transaction sides and over $900 million in business in Southern Arizona.

Kate Maguire Jensen
CEO
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Arizona

(520) 326-0060 x107

(520) 307-8831 (cell)

kjensen@rmhctucson.org

Kate Maguire Jensen is the new president and CEO of the nonprofit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Arizona, succeeding Diana Sheldon in the roles.

Jensen holds a University of Arizona master’s degree in public health and has worked in marketing, communications and healthcare administration. She was director of business development at Carondelet St. Mary’s Hospital since 2013; and previously served as UA vice president for marketing and community affairs director at Steele Children’s Research Center for the UA’s College of Medicine.

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TMB E12: Linda Welter, Brent Aleksich, Jennifer Chenault

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 9 May 2021 21:37:49 +0000

Guests

Linda Welter, CEO/Principal - Caliber Group
4007 E. Paradise Falls Drive, Tucson AZ, 85712
Email: lwelter@calibergroup.com
Phone: 520-481-5404
https://www.calibergroup.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: Linda Welter’s LinkedIn | Twitter // Caliber Group’s Facebook |LinkedIn | Twitter |

Linda Welter is an entrepreneur and veteran brand marketing and reputation management strategist based in Tucson, Arizona with more than 20 years of experience creating, repositioning and protecting brand reputations.

As CEO and principal of the Caliber Group, Linda is responsible for managing and growing Caliber’s business through product and service innovations, leadership recruitment and development, customer relations, and sales and marketing campaigns. Previously, Linda served as vice president of marketing and public relations for a financial institution and account executive for an advertising and public relations agency.

She is a board member of the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, an advisory board member of the UA’s College of Science, and a member of the Women’s President Organization (WPO), American Advertising Federation Tucson (AAFT), the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Counselor’s Academy, and the Tucson Breakfast Club.

About Caliber:

Caliber is an innovative brand marketing, public relations, and digital firm based in Tucson, representing clients who engage with audiences across the state, U.S. and internationally. For more than two decades, the firm has served as a strategic business partner for organizations repositioning mature brands, starting new brands, or facing a challenge that requires breakthrough thinking, strategy and relationships with key influencers to achieve successful outcomes.

Brent Aleksich, Tucson Project Manager for Burns & McDonnell
baleksich@burnsmcd.com Phone: 520-448-9635
https://www.burnsmcd.com/
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | LinkedIn

Brent was chosen by the company to lead the Burns & McDonnell Tucson office based on his natural leadership, sincere interest in the success of those who work for him and his ability to create cohesive teams. He recruits, develops, trains and mentors staff members that serve clients in Tucson and throughout Southern Arizona).

Passionate about providing opportunities for team members to grow and thrive, Brent’s team performs engineering and architectural services for clients including Tucson Electric Power and the University of Arizona.

About Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell is a full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting solutions firm, based in Kansas City, Missouri. Our staff of over 7,000 includes engineers, architects, construction professionals, planners, estimators, economists, technicians, and scientists, representing virtually all design disciplines. We plan, design, permit, construct and manage facilities all over the world, with one mission in mind: "Making Our Clients Successful".

Jennifer Chenault, Vice President Lovitt and Touche
7202 East Rosewood, Suite 200, Tucson AZ, 85710
jchenault@lovitt-touche.com
520-722-7174
https://www.lovitt-touche.com/
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Instagram| LinkedIn | LinkedIn | Twitter |

Jennifer comes to Lovitt & Touche with more than 15 years of successful organizational management experience within the Higher Education Industry. She is passionate about helping businesses succeed through problem-solving, navigating risk management and organizational strategy.  She has extensive experience in training, development, human resources, and operations.

Jennifer is focused on community development and has a strong belief in supporting the local community. She currently serves the President of Greater Tucson Leadership and is an Ambassador for the Arizona Tech Council.

Past Board involvement includes Casa de la Luz Board Member, YWCA Pop Event Chair,  Oro Valley Community Foundation as  Board Member, The Idea School as Board Member, Secretary and Treasurer, American Heart Association Circle of Red and Committee member and Boys and Girls Club of Southern Arizona as Associate Board Member.

She is dually licensed in property and casualty as well as life and health insurance.  A lifelong learner, she holds a Master’s Degree in Organizational Management and loves to help businesses solve their problems with a specialized team approach. Jennifer establishes long-term relationships built on trust. She partners with her clients to provide the best programs that specifically address each company’s unique requirements.

On a personal note, Jennifer is a former Bostonian, a food and wine aficionado, “Mama Bear” to two “cubs,” and a blackjack table warmer!

About Lovitt & Touché

Collaborative. Committed. Client-Centric.

Headquartered in Arizona, Lovitt & Touché is a part of the Marsh & McLennan Agency serving Arizona and the Western region. A
subsidiary of Marsh LLC, a leading global insurance broker, and risk management advisor, we offer world-class business insurance and risk management solutions, personal insurance, bonds and surety, and employee benefits.

Despite our size, we retain the close-knit, collaborative atmosphere we were founded in 1911. Our leaders are mainstays in the Phoenix-area and Tucson communities, actively contributing their time, talent and resources for the betterment of all neighbors. We are proud to foster a culture that places community stewardship on par with performance.

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TMB E37: Mary Foote Pipeline AZ, COVID-19 impact

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 9 May 2021 21:37:43 +0000

Mary Foote, Director/
Partnership for Economic Innovation and Pipeline AZ
1475 N Scottsdale Road,
Scottsdale, AZ
480.205.1568
mfoote@pipelineaz.com
www.c19az.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter |

Mary Foote serves as Director for the Partnership for Economic Innovation, the parent organization of Pipeline AZ. She has been in economic development for more than ten years, focusing on tax incentives, business attraction and retention, innovation ecosystems, and workforce development. Mary is actively involved in her community through board participation and volunteering. She also oversees Valley Leadership’s Jobs and Economy initiatives. She lives in Phoenix and is currently quarantining with her pitbull-mix, Hayden.

About Pipeline AZ

The mission of Pipeline AZ is to connect job seekers with rewarding careers, helping them connect the dots through career exploration, training programs, internships, and apprenticeships made possible through collaboration between Arizona industries and educators.

Right now, Pipeline AZ is working to help alleviate the impact of COVID-19 by aggregating realtime immediate job openings and offering pathways to future careers for all out-of-work Arizona's, connecting those affected by the crisis with industries in need.

Partnership for Economic Innovation (PEI)

We believe innovation’s next challenge isn’t exponential growth, it’s exponential impact. That's PEI is investing in community-building technology and R&D designed to make Greater Phoenix more resilient and empower individuals to take agency over change.

Our mission is to transform Greater Phoenix into a top global market for innovation, fueled by world-class research centers, advanced industries, and creative entrepreneurs.

Read more about Our Mission During Crisis | #C19AZ.

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TMB E25: B. McClure, J.English, C. Belussi, M. Taylor

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 9 May 2021 21:37:36 +0000

GUESTS:

Barbara McClure, Executive Director
IMPACT of Southern Arizona
3535 E Hawser Street
Tucson, AZ  85739
520-825-0009 / Mobile Phone: 206-915-0919
barbara@impactsoaz.org
www.impactsoaz.org
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter |

Barbara McClure wakes up each morning passionate about going to work at a place that improves lives and inspires futures every day! She has been the Executive Director of a Tucson social service nonprofit called IMPACT of Southern Arizona, for ten years. What is it that keeps you passionate about your role Barbara?

Barbara has been a visionary and planner with decades of experience as a small business owner and in nonprofit leadership; her innovative ideas and strategic thinking, along with a talent for bringing the community together, has helped grow IMPACT five-fold in a very short time. Her talents and interests are diverse but all center around helping people, improving the community, bolstering education, building capacity and sustainability, being vocal about the rights and conditions of others, experiencing art, nurturing all inhabitants of your garden, and enjoying life to the fullest.

And now Barbara is about to experience another exciting chapter in her life with hosting a brand-new Radio Show Podcast here on the Tucson Business RadioX Network starting in November.

IMPACT of Southern Arizona is a 20 - year old social service nonprofit stabilizing families and seniors, and moving people out of poverty. IMPACT's programs are designed to stretch household budgets so earned income can be spent on necessities such as improved housing conditions, fuel to get to work, utilizes, and needed medical attention and prescriptions.  Its clients are your neighbors! People come to IMPACT because it is a welcoming place where they are always treated with dignity and respect, and where they find resources, referrals, coaching, and help to attain the skills that can move them forward into self-sufficiency.

Barbara grew up in Pasadena CA, moved to Long Beach for college, got married and started our family then moved to Seattle area ten years later. Took our youngest son on an 11-month motorhome trip to get to Tucson – Homeschooled for 10th grade.

We vacationed at a rustic cabin when I was growing up, where we had no phone or television; and spent all our time outside fishing, hiking, horseback riding, listening to old radio shows, playing pool, reading comic books from the local small grocer, and using our imaginations all day long. I always admired the superheroes who defended people and cities like Gotham and Metropolis, so when our three boys were born, we named them after familiar character: Colin (Bryce for an overlay of Bruce Wayne, Kent, and Parker. Our first grandchild was born last year, and as in the family tradition, named Logan, after the Wolverine. I used to always tell them they were my superheroes – and they still are today!

Barbara loves working with numbers and has always loved math and the organization of things, so accounting seemed perfect, but I soon realized that I if I became a CPA I would have to spend many months inside doing tax returns, and that did not appeal to me as a long-term career! I have a great imagination and enjoy creating things, so thought I should find a better path that might nurture that side of my personality. I was working in the shipping industry in SoCal at the time and fell in love with import and export, so shifted my majors to Marketing and International Business. Those were wonderful fits, and I imagined graduating and moving to the largest port on the planet, in Germany; then, I met my future husband and things took a different turn.

A little bit about how Barbara got into Nonprofit work:

All along with my husband and I were always involved in nonprofits and community volunteer opportunities, and often said it was too bad we could not make a living doing those things we loved so much. Leadership roles in PTO, Boy Scouts, Historical Societies, Junior League, Elks, Rotary and more. Then when we moved to Tucson I looked for a local opportunity to impact my community. A Board position was about to open at IMPACT, and my local bank branch manager, Peggy Smoot, suggested I would be very passionate about getting involved in the mission work there. I worked in the Food Bank.

There are thousands of nonprofits in Tucson. What makes IMPACT Unique is that they bring the community together to stabilize families and move people out of poverty. Our true success lies in partnering with a large number of businesses, agencies, social clubs and other nonprofits. We invest $2.5 million in the community each year, and we do it all with a lean staff of amazing professionals supported by more than 170 volunteer shifts each week! We have put great systems in place to run efficiently, effectively and with a commitment to sustainability and integrity, protecting the community’s investment in our work, striving for perfect audits, being innovative, building capacity and most importantly – treating everyone with dignity and respect. We are an award-winning nonprofit with numerous nods to incredible customer service. Our clients are your neighbors… We improve lives and inspire futures of people living in Southern AZ.

So, IMPACT is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and you have been at the helm half that time. Share with me the things IMPACT has accomplished over the years, and the things you have planned for this celebratory year.

Jennifer English
Jennifer is a multi-award-winning broadcaster, writer, Hospitality Industry consultant and culinarian who is the founder and host of the Food & Wine Radio Network, and host of Friends in The Business.
Her in-depth interviews and intellectual musings on the craft, history, and culture of all areas of food and drink have earned Jennifer the prestigious Gracie Allen Award from The Foundation of American Women in Radio & Television and The James Beard Foundation Award for Best Radio Show.
Jennifer served on the Board of the New Orleans Culinary & Cultural Preservation Society and was proud to participate in the very first Seminar Panel at Tales of the Cocktail.
Jennifer is a co-founder of the World Margarita Championships and is a Founding Editor of Tea Journey Magazine. 

Jennifer developed and launched the Let’s Make A Meal cooking segments for NBC affiliate KVOA TV-4 and the Around the Table, “Bottoms Up Radio Hour”, and R.S.V.P. Radio Shows.

Jennifer is delighted to welcome friends, old and new, to her table to cultivate conviviality.

Cherisse Belussi, Licensed Wedding Officiant
A Romantic Dream Wedding
6490 N. Tierra De Las Catalinas Street:
Tucson, AZ, 85718
520-237-5211
cheri@a-romanticwedding.com
www.a-romanticwedding.com

Cheri/Cherise has for more than 18 years specialized in creating and preserving romantic wedding ceremonies and vow renewals in the most beautiful locations Arizona have to offer.

Cheri's expertise in this highly specialized field has allowed me to orchestrate beautiful and memorable weddings in every location Arizona has to offer. I endeavor to make each couple's special day a beautiful memory for the rest of their lives).

Cheri is licensed through the Unity Church of Naples, Florida. I began performing weddings in beautiful Sanibel Island and Naples, Florida. She offers her services in Spanish and English. I have performed weddings for couples from all over the world, incorporating their traditions and customs that are unique to their heritage. It is a privilege and joy to perform your wedding ceremony or provide my wedding packages to the location of your choice. I offer a free consultation to discuss your preferences for a religious or romantic personalized wedding ceremony. I also perform commitment ceremonies, vow renewal/anniversary celebrations and blessings  Quinceañeras and baptisms).

Cheri's packages contain all the key services for your wedding: Officiate, Photography, and Flowers, with each vendor providing the highest quality of service. They can be customized to suit your needs. A deposit of $50 is required to reserve a package).

To help you create your dream wedding, see the information on my Ala Carte services and our wedding packages. Once I know the date of your wedding and the location you have chosen, you can send out invitations.

McKenzie Taylor, Executive chef at Forty Niner CC

McKenzie Taylor has been the executive chef at Forty Niner CC since August of 2018 and is not both "Chef and B" as she runs the kitchen and the restaurant as a whole.

Although her position at the 49 Golf and Country Club at the Rincon Grill is demanding, it is unusual for a solo person to run all areas of a restaurant.

McKenzie attended Pima Culinary School in 2010 and has since been loving working for catering companies and restaurants across town.  McKenzie has a 12-year-old daughter named Lyla and enjoys teaching kids how to cook.

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TMB E4: Raoul Garza; Enerjoust, Larry Martin; International Business Astrologer, and Harry Findysz; Southern Arizona Video Productions

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 9 May 2021 21:37:25 +0000

On this Episode of Tucson Business RadioX - Tucson Means Business

Harr
y Findysz

Owner

Southern Arizona Video Productions

findyszh@gmail.com

Production is what we do – production is what we love. Together, the members of our team possess decades of experience in this field. We specialize in multi-camera productions, live events for broadcast, commercial production, and are adept at other areas of film production. Our studio is equipped with a 1,100 SqFt soundstage, a 30’ wide x 36’ long x 10’ high green screen wall, control room, and a makeup/wardrobe room. Our fully outfitted production trailer is capable of running 16 cameras, dual graphics, and has a 4-channel instant replay system. Some of our other equipment includes 4k cameras, Jibs, Steadicam, Camera Dollies, and various fluorescent, tungsten, LED, and fresnel lighting.

Larry Martin

International Business Astrologer

http://www.larrymartin.bizm.me/

In private practice full time since 1992, Larry has appeared throughout the world at Expos and conventions, worked at People Magazine and over the Internet, in other magazines and radio, delivering phenomenal insights with an emphasis on success and need fulfillment. Degreed in psychology from the University of Dayton, Larry uses the knowledge of the ancients to answer 21st-century problems with practical results.

Raoul Garza

Founder & CEO

Enerjoust

HTTPS://ALLTUCSONMARKETING.COM/

rgarza1@enerjoust.com

(520) 606-0937

Raoul Garza started Enerjoust, LLC with two outdated computers, a tremendous desire to help other businesses grow and the iron-will determination only U.S. Marines have. Semper Fi! Not being in a direct marketing role in his previous jobs, Raoul decided that it would be best to study the subject in detail. Unlike most marketing consultants, Raoul studied Baptist Theology, Electrical Engineering and served in the United States Marine Corps (Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom). He funded his entire education, sometimes while holding two jobs to provide for his children. If Enerjoust has an objective, they are gonna get it done! He believes that brute force is not enough, there is a logic to everything, so he does a lot of thinking and reverse engineer results.

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TMB E10: Richard A. Rose, Dan Gibson, Devon Brown

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 9 May 2021 21:37:20 +0000

Guests

Richard A. Rose
President / CEO, Film Creations, Ltd.
4349 E. 5th Street
Tucson, Arizona, 85711
Email: rarose@filmcreations.com
Phone: (520) 624-4444 o / 520 850-5333 cell

Rick was born in NYC and grew up in suburban New York. Following graduation from the University of Denver's Film program, he was invited to join the prestigious Director's Guild of America in L.A.

Although this represented a tremendous opportunity, it required working in a highly structured Union environment, Rick reluctantly declined the offer, and in Summer of 1976, headed towards Tucson, where he had previously filmed the Tucson Rodeo for NBC.

Within a short period of time, Rick was appointed by Mayor Lew Murphy as Vice-Chairman of the Tucson Film Commission under Old Tucson Studios founder Bob Shelton, and he remains the youngest member ever appointed to the Commission.

Rick's film and television credits literally fill three pages (with really small type), and the list keeps getting longer.

Highlights include: ‘The Global Arena,' a film on the Lake Placid Olympic Games; ‘How Strong is the Wind,' a documentary the definitive documentary work on the Wright Brothers; and ‘The Human Experiment,' the story of the visionary Biosphere 2 project.

He’s also worked on shows like; ‘Three Amigos,' ‘The Law at Rendado,' 'The Cellar,' ‘The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper,' ‘The Young Riders,' ‘Desperado,' ‘Portrait of America,' ‘Little House on the Prairie’, ‘Highway to Heaven’, as well as literally hundreds of commercials, marketing, and video productions.

In 2011, Rick was chosen as the Advertising Federation’s ‘Advertising Person of the Year’, in 2014 he was given the AAF Silver Medal, and in 2016 he was inducted into the Advertising Federation’s Hall of Fame.

Rick is an avid golfer, a private pilot, a Rotarian, DM50 member and a Chairman’s Circle Member at the Chamber of Commerce. He has been married for 25 years to Elizabeth, an accomplished Interior Designer, and has two sons and a stepson; Paul, who is taking a leadership role in growing the Company, Derek, who is an executive with Aerospecialties in Boise, Idaho, and Tristan who is an accomplished chef and aspiring writer.

Dan Gibson
Director of Communications, Visit Tucson
115 N. Church #200
Tucson, AZ, 85701
Email: dgibson@visittucson.org
Phone: (520) 770-2133

Dan Gibson is the director of communications for Visit Tucson, primarily overseeing domestic, culinary and local media efforts. Previously, he was the editor of the Tucson Weekly, a music journalist for Apple Music, Gawker and elsewhere,  the manager of a bakery, a graphic designer for publications including California Tomato Grower and Mini-Storage Messenger, and a three-time game show contestant. His trivia team can be found on Instagram at @sparklemotioninformationclub.

Devon Brown
Branch Manager at Western Bank
3002 N. Campbell Ave.
Tucson, AZ, 85719
devon.brown@greatwesternbank.com
520.325.1135
greatwesternbank.com
LinkedIn

Local graduate from Rincon/University High School lettering in football and track & field. Accepted a football scholarship to Arizona Western College but more recently receiving a degree from Grand Canyon University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. Previously working in Sports Medicine, transition into banking as a teller in the beginning. Held positions such as Lead Teller, Personal Banker, Assistant Manager, and Bank Manager.

With the love and support from my wife and 2 kids I have come to understand that success comes from practice, adapting, and repetition. Being a former athlete, a team dynamic comes easy. Strong relationships that have longevity are the foundation to the development of the next generation.

Great Western Bank (NYSE:GWB) is a regional financial services company focused on business and agribusiness banking.

Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, our banking model seeks to balance the best of being a “big enough & small enough” bank, providing capabilities typical of a much larger bank, with a customer-focused culture usually associated with smaller banks.

We rank as the 6th largest US farm lender (as of June 30, 2018) with more than 170 banking branches across nine states.

Our Mission

We strive to Make Life Great in each of our communities by forming strategic partnerships with charitable organizations and addressing defined community needs.

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TMB E2: Ron Petri; Ron P. Enterprises, Jeff Murtaugh; Tucson Realty Executives, Tucson Elite, and Josh Grubaugh; Poppy Yard Solutions

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 9 May 2021 21:37:15 +0000

Ron Petri

Owner

Ron P. Enterprises

rowenpetri@gmail.com

520 999-1113

ronpenterprises.weebly.com

We're a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project.

Our mission is simple: we want to become your first resource for home repairs, renovation projects and preventive maintenance to aid in the effort to protect the value of your home— likely your biggest investment asset. We offer a very personalized service that is cheaper than most of our competitors’ rates & at the same time delivering first class workmanship backed by my own personal guarantee.

In earning your lasting trust, we will repeatedly deliver our skilled workmanship using our high-quality tools and a perfectionist’s eye for detail. We will release you from the many repair and maintenance burdens of home ownership while freeing you for the greater enjoyments of life.

We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building a lasting relationship with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

Jeff Murtaugh

CEO & Designated Broker

Tucson Realty Executives, Tucson Elite

520 907-3606

jmurtaugh@realtyexaz.com

linkedin.com/in/jeff-murtaugh-84250314

realtyexecutivestucson.com

youtube.com/user/RealtyExecsTucson

facebook.com/RealtyExecutivesTucson

Jeff Murtaugh has more than 37 years in commercial, residential, investment, management, brokerage, development, entitlement, stabilization, lease up and disposition of all sectors of real estate.

Jeff is a partner of Kinetic Companies and is the President and CEO of Realty Executives Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma, Green Valley, and Tubac, Arizona. As one of Kinetic Companies operating assets, the Realty Executives Company includes over 1,000 agent/brokers in 16 offices generating more than $2.7 billion in annual sales.

As a "Top 25 Real Estate Company in the US" according to Real Trends rankings) Jeff manages the day to day affiliate company holdings such as title, mortgage, and many other associated asset services for the Realty Executive franchises.

His extensive brokerage career spans nearly four decades while building over 1,300 production and spec custom homes throughout the southwestern United States.

Josh Grubaugh

Owner

Poppy Yard Solutions

520-310-9891

www.poppyyards.com

Facebook

Instagram

Weeds are one of the biggest hassles in Arizona. The constant headache of the ever-popping weeds will become a thing of the past when you choose POPPY to spray your property.

Creating a sterile soil where weeds will not grow is the goal. We use a pre-emergent product that prevents weeds from growing. A pre-emergent application twice a year will keep your yard pristine and weed-free all year long. We also provide an application that eliminates existing weeds.

In addition to preventing and eliminating weeds, we offer a variety of landscaping services. Here are just a few:

Yard Maintenance
Tree Trimming
Brush Removal
Irrigation (new/repairs on existing)
Planting
Sod/Turf
Overseeding
Rocks/Gravel (all sizes)
Pavers

We'll keep your property perfectly manicured with a maintenance program designed just for you. We'll beautify your yard monthly, quarterly, or whatever suits your needs.

POPPY pays special attention to the details of every project to ensure the complete satisfaction of each customer. Our goal is to enhance the appearance of your home or business, so you can keep your weekends.

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TMB E9: Chuck Zaepfel; Jr. Achievement, David Terrell; Score Southern AZ and Ron Bush; Ron Bush Consulting

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 9 May 2021 21:37:10 +0000

Junior Achievement of Arizona
6339 E. Speedway Blvd. #109
Tucson, AZ 85710
520-792-2000
chuckz@jaaz.org

Chuck Zaepfel is the Director for Junior Achievement of Arizona’s Southern District, serving students in Tucson and the surrounding areas. A native Tucsonan, Chuck has worked with many local nonprofits over the years as a volunteer, donor, board member and fundraising consultant.

Chuck started his career at Custom Computer Services as a programmer and computer operator developing software for local companies covering payroll, estimating, medical billing, utility billing, and collection agency systems. He then took over management and ultimately purchased the company in 1985, which he rebranded as CCS Direct Mail and adapted the company to a changing economy. After mailing more than one hundred million mail pieces, he sold it to AlphaGraphics Commercial Printing Services in 2005.

Chuck left that company after 34 years of entrepreneurship and business management to transition into nonprofit leadership. As the Southern District Director, he oversees the implementation of Junior Achievement programs, fundraising, community awareness and development of business relationships in Tucson and the surrounding area.

Chuck is a graduate of the University of Arizona and is proud to be an entrepreneur, leveraging his entrepreneurial track record to grow Junior Achievement’s presence in Tucson.

Follow Junior Achievement of Arizona on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

Ron Bush Consulting, Inc.

219-617-2651
ron@RonBushConsulting.com

With over a decade of experience in information security, Ron Bush Consulting, Inc. is dedicated to helping businesses manage their cyber security. Our goal is to provide both a superior customer experience and tremendous value for our customers.

Technology should serve your business, but when not managed properly it can quickly enslave your company. The key to this is educating yourself and your staff on how to protect your systems and information from nefarious intentions.

Score Southern Arizona
1400 W Speedway Blvd.
Tucson AZ 85745
Cell: (602) 763-7703
Office (520) 505-3636
dterrell@scoresouthernaz.org

David Terrell is the Chair of SCORE Southern Arizona (previously Co-Chair, Executive Vice-Chair and Mentor). He is the owner of two 30+ year old automotive consulting businesses, directing project teams for 15 automotive manufacturers.

Projects have included, process analysis and mapping activities, targeted strategic planning initiatives, sales, marketing, distribution, product launches, customer satisfaction and retention, and a 9-year development of a Nationwide Dealership Certification program.

David was the Director of Technical Staff at Information Industries Inc., where he directed multiple consultants working on projects including IT, software and network design/development and process control engineering for Fortune 100 companies.

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TMB E11: Alok Appadurai, Zachary J Bickel, Jeff Hatfield

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 9 May 2021 21:37:04 +0000

Guests

Alok Appadurai
www.Alok.Life
SOCIAL MEDIA: LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter |

Alok is a business coach, public speaker, & workshop leader on a mission to end financial fear in families. He helps parent entrepreneurs acquire clients, close deals, and increase revenue so they provide their families and leave a legacy that matters. Alok is the former founder of Fed By Threads, a Tucson-based clothing company that fed over half a million meals to Americans in need. He has given a TEDxTalk, been nominated for the Gifted Citizen Award, was a panelist at the Social Enterprise Summit in Phoenix AZ, has built 3 companies, and is a proud father to his son Sequoia (Se-coy-uh) and partner to his girlfriend, Caitlin.

My company provides sales & client acquisition coaching for parent entrepreneurs who want to scale their businesses, acquire higher quality clients, and close better deals. Like great athletes, every entrepreneur goes further faster in their business with a private coach. I work 1:1 with my clients, run group training, and hold workshops.

Zachary J Bickel
www.strongpointresearch.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook| LinkedIn | Twitter |

From large data sets to perceptions mapping, Research Director Zack Bickel helps his clients understand the story behind the numbers. He does this by creating a research plan -- a clear path for his clients to identify and understand what motivates people to purchase a product or service, keep their membership with an organization or vote in an upcoming election.

His clients range from major companies and business start-ups to alumni associations and campaign committees. Zack’s research has won elections, successfully launched new products and helped communities structure services and infrastructure investments for their residents. He is the client’s guide to ensure the right questions are asked in the right way, making the information collected is both reliable and valid.

Zack’s research tools include the creation of surveys, focus groups, depth interviews, and product testing. He earned his BS in Business Economics from the University of Louisville and his MS in Resource Economics from the University of Arizona. He is also married to University of Arizona researcher Ashley Bickel.

Business info

Conducting market research for clients since 1999, StröngPOINT Opinion Research is today a unit of NüPOINT Marketing. StröngPOINT Opinion Research builds long-term relationships with our clients. We consider repeat engagements the most coveted measure of success. Our work is featured monthly in the Arizona Star’s community polls and can be found at www.tucson.com.

Jeff Hatfield, Branch Manager-Tucson
AAA Landscape
4742 N. Romero Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85705
Email: j.hatfield@aaalandscape.com
Phone: 520-696-3223
http://aaalandscape.com/
Other: https://www.instagram.com/aaalandscape1975/

SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter |

Jeff Hatfield is the Tucson Branch Manager for AAA Landscape. Jeff is a member of AAA’s Landscapes Executive Committee which includes their CEO, CFO, President, Vice President and the Executive Director of Operations. Jeff also Chairs AAA’s “Excellence in Operations” Strategic Planning Focus Group which advocates employee involvement in company planning involving Safety, waste elimination, workforce development, recruiting and retention. Jeff is a graduate of the Greater Tucson Leadership class of 2018. Jeff is an Arizona Certified Landscape Professional, has a certification in Sustainable Landscape Management and is certified by the Arizona Department of Agriculture; Office of Pest Management.

When he is outside of work, he spends time with his 5-year-old daughter, catches up on yard work and tries to get as many rounds of golf in as he can. He works in the community to help develop a workforce for the trade industries, building employment soft skills and training existing employees.

AAA Landscape, an Underwood Brothers Company, was started over four decades ago, with an old borrowed pickup and a thousand dollars cash, brothers Robert and Richard Underwood started the Company. Their father, a county extension agent, had raised them to care deeply about the land and its keeping. They applied this passion on behalf of their clients and a new business was born.

Today, AAA Landscape, founded in 1975, is ranked in the top 50 of the largest commercial landscape contractors in the United States with over 500 employees and offices in Phoenix, Tucson and San Antonio. The company holds General Engineering Licenses in Arizona, California, and Nevada along with a Texas Irrigators License. AAA Landscape has established a great reputation, known for its excellent working relationships with clients, product knowledge, and project delivery. The size and scope of our projects/properties have expanded throughout the years, ranging from ½ acre sites to upwards of 300-acre sites.

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TMB E13: Bob Dytko, and Bill and Chrisie Ballard

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 9 May 2021 21:36:58 +0000

Guests

Bob Dytko  , VP. Social Media/Marketing
Education Liaison
Stewart Title & Trust of Tucson
3939 E Broadway, Tucson AZ 85711
bob.dytko@stewart.com
Phone: 520-668-6697
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook |

Born and raised in Tucson. Whenever I try to leave the trucks breaks down. After a time I got to know everyone and they all become part of who you are. So why leave? I put myself through college. Rodeoed in my younger years. Past President of BIC. Past board member of the March of Dimes. Written 2 books. Raising a beautiful daughter and a dog named Batman. I love to visit rodeos, camp, country concerts, bbq, build furniture and write. I love my career doing classes, radio, public speaking and bringing in commercial and residential business to Stewart Title. I teach:

Southern Arizona Growth
Motivational Marketing
Creative Marketing
Apps and Social Networking for Realtors and Lenders
Youtube

My goal is to build teams and learn from each there how to be successful in our industry.

About Stewart Title

Stewart’s national title and escrow services contribute to an enjoyable buying or selling experience. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a home buyer, home seller, lender, broker or real estate agent – we never stop working to make real estate services an enjoyable experience and to back every title insurance policy with leading underwriting expertise.

Bill and Chrisie Ballard, CEO & Franchise Owners
BNI (Business Network International) for Southern Arizona
2954 N Campbell Avenue Ste 215, Tucson AZ 85719
chrisie@bniarizonasouth.com & bill@bniarizonasouth.com
Phone: 520-982-5131
www.bniarizonasouth.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook

Chrisie is a Tucson Native who loves traveling with her family, shooting pool, playing cards and watching the Denver Broncos! Bill is a Kansas City native who enjoys scuba diving, shooting pool, traveling & watching the Kansas City Chiefs. Yes, to answer your question, things get interesting when their teams play each other. Together they share four bonus children and one daughter along with three grandchildren. Together they are working to build their business here in Southern Arizona which covers six counties, including Pinal, Pima, Greenlee, Cochise, Graham & Santa Cruz Counties.

BNI is the largest referral organization in the world and is celebrating 19 years here in Southern Arizona this month. There are 14 Chapters from Sierra Vista to Maricopa with nearly 300 Members.

Members range from the solo-entrepreneur to owners of large companies as well as employees of everything in between. BNI prides itself on creating a positive, supportive, structured place for all Members to come together, train each other as a marketing team and then have each other’s back in passing quality referrals that result in business. In the last 12 months, BNI of Southern Arizona Members has passed 17,224 referrals which resulted in $5,833,249 in closed business for the communities that they touch.

Chrisie and Bill are passionate about the opportunity to continue to build BNI here so that their Members not only make more money but fulfill their dreams.

“We help send Members kids to college, we help Members live passionate and amazing lives, not just because they’ve made more money but because their quality of business relationships is elevated, and they are happier and more satisfied people. We love what we get to do each day and look forward to building a more stable business environment in all of Southern Arizona through the Givers Gain philosophy.”

About BNI

BNI (Business Network International) Arizona South's purpose is to help businesses, large and small, grow their business and make more money!

BNI is the world’s largest business networking and referral organization and its culture, which is built upon the philosophy of Givers Gain®, is unique. This is a culture of caring about giving business, professional development and building consistent, proactive and reciprocal business relationships. BNI helps members develop a structured, positive, and professional referral marketing program which provides them opportunities to:

Gain new business.
Receive business education.
Improve business networking skills with positive business people.
Speak about business before an audience of positive, like-minded business people.
Develop business relationships and create a group of trusted advisors.

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TMB E14: Paul S. Hardersen, Kathy Winger, Richard Phipps

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 9 May 2021 21:36:51 +0000

Trouvaille LLC – Trouvaille HQ

6790 E. Calle La Paz, Tucson, Arizona, United States
(520) 300-1056
Website: https://www.trouvailletravel.org
Email: travel@trouvailletravel.org
Phone: 520-300-1056
Toll-free: 1-800-983-3652
Voted Best in Group Travel 2018

https://www.trouvailletravel.org/
Trouvaille ~ We are a lucky travel find, for you!
Week 1 Crowdfunding Update: We Have Liftoff!
Paul S. Hardersen, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, Founding Partner.
Paul S. Hardersen, CEO, Ph.D.

Trouvaille is not your typical small group travel company. We are also not a travel agency. We are much more! Trouvaille is nurturing an authentic, vibrant travel community through meaningful, memorable, and expertly planned experiences. Our goal is to become your partner in travel and we want to help you achieve all of your travel aspirations now and in the years to come!

Another part of Trouvaille’s mission is to connect the people of the world to foster understanding across nations and cultures while witnessing the beauty of our planet. We are a leader in sustainable, experiential, and life-affirming small group tours.

We are proud to announce our 2018 award for Readers’ Choice for the Arizona Daily Star for the small group travel category.

Trouvaille’s mission is to bring people together to better understand, experience, and appreciate the amazing diversity of the peoples, cultures, histories, and natural environments of our planet. Small Groups. Expert Guides. Personalized Service. Unique Experiences.

Trouvaille guides you to the best of each extraordinary destination. Our accomplished hosts plan and lead the way for an exciting and safe travel experience. We take care of the details while you relish the adventure. Discover new places, meet new people, unearth the history, delight in local cuisine, and make unforgettable new connections.

Each Trouvaille guide is a travel connoisseur who expertly plans our small group guided tours in exotic, stunning, and historically important locations around the globe. Immerse yourself in each destination with uniquely curated daily activities.

Learn about the local ways of life, see breathtaking natural wonders, and make each place your own.

Trouvaille means lucky find because, with travel, you never know what wonders will find you. Choose your next immersive travel experience from our options around the globe.

Kathy Winger Attorney
Law Offices of Kathy Delaney Winger
4455 E 5th Street, Suite 101, Tucson AZ 85711
kathy@kdwinger.com
520-391-4475
www.kdwinger.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: LinkedIn | Twitter |

Kathy Winger is a business, corporate, real estate and cybersecurity attorney who represents companies and individuals in commercial and corporate transactions. She has more than twenty years of experience as an attorney in the private sector and, prior to that, served as in-house counsel to a national bank and financial services company. She is currently a solo practitioner in Tucson, Arizona. Kathy frequently speaks nationally and locally about cybersecurity issues from the perspective of a business lawyer and her audiences include business owners, CEO’s, CFO’s, financial executives, lawyers, insurance brokers, health insurance professionals and technology professionals. She has written articles on cybersecurity that have appeared in national publications and has been interviewed about cybersecurity issues for newspaper articles and radio shows.

Kathy is the Executive Vice President of the Board of Directors for Boy Scouts of America Catalina Council and serves on the Advisory Board for the National Bank of Arizona Women’s Financial Group. She is also on the Board of Directors of the Southern Arizona Children’s Advocacy Center and is a member of the Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona.

Additional Information:

SEO Keywords: Arizona Cybersecurity; Cybersecurity; Data Breaches; Arizona Data Breach Statute; Arizona Law; Best Practices; Business; Business Financing; Business Growth; Business Lawyer; Business Law; Corporate Law; Contracts; CISO; Credit Card Fraud; Credit Cards; EU GDPR; Fraud; NY DFS Regulation; Third Party Vendors; Unauthorized Use of Credit Card; LLC; Operating Agreement; Buy-Sell Agreement; Partnership; Incorporation; Real Estate Contracts.

Richard Phipps, Branch Manager and Sales Leader – Tucson and Southern AZ
Onin Staffing
1076 N Swan Road
Tucson, Arizona 85711
rphipps@oninstaffing.com
Phone: 520.433.4765

Society of Human Relation Member (SHRM-GT), Diversity & Inclusion committee member
Tucson Metro Chamber active member, Ambassador committee member
SOCIAL MEDIA: LinkedIn

Talent Acquisition / Staffing professional with over 13 years on hands-on and leadership experience in the Tucson area. My focus is on delivering full-cycle staffing solutions, whether that is short-term, contract or long term, permanent. I love to serve our clients and support them by placing quality people in the right position at the right time.

Business info

Onin Staffing - a privately held debt-free company with over 100 branches throughout the US, joins the Tucson community with a fresh approach to staffing. We treat people in a kind professional manner. Hires are not just a number to close a post. We hire teammates…not temps.
Clients are business partners and we spend time learning your business staffing needs, so you can focus on operational fitness. We provide communication that is honest, open and dependable.
Do you have a staffing need in Tucson or Southern Arizona? Whether the need is 1 or 100, reach out and experience the Onin full-service difference.

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TMB E15: Catherine Baron, Michelle Mange, Susan Penney

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 9 May 2021 21:36:44 +0000

Catherine Baron
Chief Cook and Bottle Washer
Baron Ventures Inc, DBA Catherine’s Estates and Appraisals
4729 E. Sunrise, suite 437, Tucson AZ,  85718
Estateartantique@aol.com
520-299-4481
www.Catherinestates.com

Catherine has been appraising antiques and personal property since 1995 for museums and private clients. A native of Tucson, Catherine has lived all over the country and abroad.  She earned a B.A. in Biology at the University of Kansas and an M.A. in Art History at the University of Memphis. She was Curator for the Historic Properties of the Memphis Museum System. That was when she began doing appraisals of antiques, art, and personal property for the museum and private clients. She returned to Tucson in 2001 as the Curator of the Arizona Historical Society. She has been published as a writer on art, antiques, and ancient coinage in selected museum and art publications and has served as editor for other author’s works. In 2004 she founded Baron Ventures, Inc., DBA Catherine’s Estates & Appraisals. We assist clients in appraisals, estate sales, and personal property liquidation. She has appeared as an expert appraiser on the PBS Public Television program Antiques Roadshow.

Catherine is on the board of Friends of Western Art Association and has served on the board of directors for the Arizona BBB.  She enjoys travel, writing, antiques, art, laughter ... and above all the art of good conversation.

Business info:  Catherine’s Estates helps clients and companies in several ways.  Catherine is a certified personal property appraiser who gives an impartial valuation to help in a fair market or replacement appraisals. Catherine’s Estates also helps clients to privately broker fine art, sterling, jewelry, and other shiny things. Lastly, we conduct estate sales that are curated with care. At Catherine’s Estates, we don’t sell the house, just everything in it.

Michelle Mange, Branch Manager at First Credit Union
340 S Stone Ave., Tucson AZ. 85701
michelle.mange@firstcu.net
520-388-7252
www.firstcu.net
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Twitter | YouTube |

Michelle Mange is the Tucson Branch Manager for First Credit Union.   Michelle began her career as a full-time teller 19 years ago.   She later became a member service representative and after 8 years of service was promoted to Branch Manager. Michelle leads a team of highly motivated individuals who embrace their work by helping their members reach their financial goals. Credit Unions are owned by their membership. Nationally, the CU motto is, people helping people. Michelle fell in love with the culture and values of the credit union movement which has instilled in her further dedication to her work and place of mission. Michelle volunteers as secretary for the Southern Arizona Chapter of the Mountain West Credit Union Association.   Through the chapter, she is able to collaborate with like-minded leaders, train, and further help contribute to the local community of Credit Unions in Southern Arizona.

When Michelle’s not working she enjoys spending time with family. Her hobbies include party planning, having a good Netflix binge, gardening, and recently she’s taken to refurbishing furniture.
Business info:
First Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative. We’re owned by our members, not shareholders. We’re local. First Credit Union was established in Arizona in 1929 and our HQ location is based in Chandler, AZ.   With a network of 8 branch locations in the state, we offer a full suite of financial services from savings, to investments, to auto, credit card, and home loans. We pride ourselves on being a resource to the communities we serve and place focus on financial education. Simply put, we exist to serve our members.

Susan Penney, Owner of Community Voice AZ LLC- DBA Oro Valley Voice community publication and Tucson Smart Shopper LLC

Innovation Park Road, Oro Valley, AZ. 85755
sue@ovvoice.com
520-405-4746
www.Orovalleyvoice.com / www.tucsonsmartshopper.com

Susan says, "Entrepreneurship is in my genetics- helped my grandmother bake pies for area restaurants and worked in our family restaurant at age 7. I supported myself through high school by painting anything on blue jeans and sold artwork while managing our family restaurant through my high school years. Married at age 20, a guy from the next small town in Ohio. We started a horseshoeing business in the winter and no one shoe’s their horses in the winter he didn’t know what to do. I told my husband to drive around the countryside and everywhere he saw a horse stop and give them a card. It actually worked. At age 20 we moved to Missouri and started the horseshoeing business again plus a horseshoeing school! While living on a cattle ranch, with milk goats, and a large garden we heated our home with wood and built a home with logs and natural resources from the ranch. I also had an antique business because of all the antiques in the barns where we went to shoe horses. After 10 years of living on the ranch we moved to the St Louis area and I went back into the restaurant/night club management. I joined a company and went around the United States opening 50/60’s themed nightclubs. In 1987 I moved to Tucson where my mother had moved and started in Business to Business sales. 1989 I started in Real Estate Sales and became an owner partner in a property management company. I sold that in 1998 moved to Michigan and started working in advertising sales at the Daily newspaper owned by Gannett and transferred to Tucson in 2007 working for the Arizona Daily Star, then managing the Saddlebag Notes and then left the corporate world starting the Oro Valley Voice and two years ago launching the Tucson Smart Shopper after the SavvyShopper left Tucson. In between, I joined two network marketing companies selling my downline and the other after reaching a nice level it went out of business.

I cannot remember any time that I have not been doing some kind of business for myself or for others. I love helping people".

Business info: The Oro Valley Voice happened because a lot of my clients thought that I should start a community paper for just Oro Valley as it was really growing and they had to buy advertising in several publications. I put a business plan together and just did it. I had no loans, partners or really any money but many unbelievable things happened. I was approached by a person who had worked for the Savvy Shopper for many years and he said they were leaving town, we had many of the same clients and he said no one ever said anything negative about me and wanted to know if I would consider publishing the Tucson Smart Shopper 120,000 monthly magazines mailed 10 months out of the year. I got quotes and we started it. I have a lot of empathy.

Suzanne McNamara, Business Owner of Fuchsia Spa at La Encantada

2905 E. Skyline Dr, Suite 129, Tucson AZ. 85718
s.mcnamara@fuchsiaspa.com
520-822-6979
www.fuchsiaspa.com

After a long career as an executive in the Aerospace and Defense business and being a Mom, I recognize the dedication, time and endurance it takes to be successful both at home and working in a competitive industry. My personal experience at Fuchsia provided me the understanding that each of us needs and deserves a break from our busy lives to take time to relax and do something that makes us feel beautiful. After my personal experience, I couldn’t wait to bring this business to Tucson for my friends to enjoy.

Fuchsia was built and designed to bring delightful and relaxing services to a larger population who had been left out of the spa market. Beauty doesn’t have to come at a high price and Fuchsia’s goal is to provide the most current, results-based techniques in skin and body care along with with quality products, professional and passionate staff in an energetic, warm and welcoming environment. We use and sell high-end skincare products such as Eminence, Image and our own Fuchsia line. My goal is to provide every Fuchsia guest a wonderful, high-quality experience at an affordable price.

Business info: Fuchsia Spa is located at La Encantada, on the first level, across from Crate and Barrel, next door to Ann Taylor and Clark Shoes. We provide high-quality skin care services including facials, waxing and lash lifts as well as massage, and nail care

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TMB E16: Tim Medcoff, Clint Parry and Raymond Yurcik

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 9 May 2021 21:36:36 +0000

GUESTS:

Tim Medcoff, Co-Managing Partner Farhang & Medcoff
4801 E. Broadway, Ste. 311
Tucson, AZ 85711
tmedcoff@farhangmedcoff.com
520.214.2000
www.farhangmedcoff.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter

Tim grew up in a bi-racial household in Alaska, where his parents stressed the importance of education. Thus motivated, he was the first in his family to attend college, earning a B.A. cum laude from UCLA and a J.D. cum laude from the University of Arizona. Through dedication and hard work, Tim started and expanded his law firm while striking a fine balance between work and family. The firm reflects Tim's belief that clients deserve representation to the fullest extent of an attorney's abilities. An AV Rated attorney, Tim has defended business clients in cases involving insurance claims, labor and employment law, personal injury, product liability, and wrongful death litigation.

Business info:
The attorneys at FARHANG & MEDCOFF are relentless advocates, trusted advisors, and valued business partners. We measure our success by the success we achieve for our clients. Identifying and achieving our clients’ legal and business objectives is our core motivation - partnering with our clients to realize their greatest aspirations is our utmost passion. We have a distinguished history of advising and representing clients in a wide range of transactions and disputes. Because our clients’ needs come first, we focus on preventive counseling, objective advice, and guiding our clients toward strategies for mitigating risk while efficiently and effectively conducting business in a legally compliant manner.

Clint Parry, Business Development Manager
Focus HR
6464 E. Grant Rd., Tucson AZ  85715
clint@focushr.net
520-721-6777
www.focushr.net
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | LinkedIn |

Clint Parry has a passion for business growth and personal development. In his current role as a Business Development Manager for Focus HR, he helps small business owners accelerate their growth through HR outsourcing.

Clint began his career at Xerox Corporation in Tucson, where he helped grow Xerox’s document outsourcing services business by adding over $4 million in annual recurring revenue. He left Xerox to launch his own business coaching firm, Action COACH, where he coached over 300 business owners in Southern Arizona.

Most recently, Clint led client development for Lapin International, a strategy consulting and leadership development firm focused on building purpose-driven, character-centric companies and leaders, working with executives of Fortune 500 and privately-held companies.

Clint is a past columnist for Inside Tucson Business and the Arizona Daily Star. He was recognized as one of Tucson's 40 under 40 and holds a Bachelors degree in Business from BYU and an MBA from the University of Arizona's Eller School of Business.

He enjoys teaching the principles of economics and free enterprise through his volunteer efforts at Junior Achievement. A sports fan, Clint also enjoys hiking, basketball, and golf. He and his wife Kristi are the proud parents of four children.

Business info:

Focus HR is a Tucson-based HR Outsourcing firm, solving problems in the areas of Human Resources, Workers’ Comp, Employee Benefits, Safety, and Payroll. Their goal is to reduce labor costs and employee-related liability by liberating owners from all the transactional HR “stuff” that slows business growth and doesn’t generate a dime of revenue. In doing so, they maximize productivity and profitability. Their 300+ clients in So. Arizona has access to a team of HR professionals and a cloud-based HR system that saves money and time. Their clients will tell you that Focus HR is one of the best business decisions they’ve ever made.

Raymond Yurcik, Certified Hypnosis Instructor
Consulting Hypnotist, Licensed Massage Therapist
5405 East Pima St, Tucson, AZ 85712
ray@soulshineoftucson.com
https://www.soulshineoftucson.com/
520 444 7201
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | LinkedIn |

I am a Consulting Hypnotist who has been doing both massage and hypnosis with Soulshine of Tucson since 2014. Originally from New York City, I came out to Tucson to learn massage at the Desert Institute of Healing Arts and fell in love with Tucson and it's mountains. I've been a licensed massage therapist since 2004 specializing in Therapeutic Massage which can include Swedish, Shiatsu, Thai and Reiki techniques. As Chairman of the NGH Southern Arizona Chapter, I hope to educate people in the many uses of hypnosis and elevate its perception with the general public. Starting classes to teach hypnosis also helps in ensuring that the quality of local hypnotists is up to NGH standards.

Business info:

Soulshine of Tucson is a wellness business serving the community with massage, hypnosis, and Reiki. Expanding our community reach with educational classes for hypnosis and soon Reiki.

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TMB E17: Howard Stewart - AGM and Brett Wright - D&H

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 9 May 2021 21:36:24 +0000

Guests

Howard Stewart, President/CEO
AGM Container Controls
3526 E. Fort Lowell Road
Tucson, AZ 85716
hstewart@agmcontainer.com
520-881-2130
https://www.agmcontainer.com/
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

Howard Stewart has been President/CEO of AGM Container Controls (AGM) since 2000.

Howard currently serves as the 2019/2020 Open Your Heart Chair for the American Heart Association (AHA) Tucson Chapter. He serves as a board member for the United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona, UWTSA (2013-2020). Howard also serves as a board member for the Tucson Metro Chamber (2012-2020).

In 2018/2019, Howard chaired the local AHA Heart and Stroke Ball, helping to raise over $500,000 for local heart research.

Under Howard’s leadership, AGM has successfully run 21 consecutive UWTSA fundraising campaigns at the Gold award level. In 2019, AGM achieved its 27th straight year without a layoff. Due to Howard having recreated AGM’s college tuition reimbursement plan, a record 26% of AGM’s workforce attended college in 2018.

In 2017, Howard proposed an important new Tucson initiative, which has since been named “FlyTucsonFirst”. The initiative’s purpose is to get Tucsonans to understand the vital economic impact that will occur only if we fly in and out of our own Tucson International Airport.

In 2018, Howard was named CEO of the Year by Tucson Local Media. In 2009, AGM was recognized as "America's Small Business of the Year" by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. In 2002, Howard was recognized as Tucson's Small Business Leader of the Year.

Business info:

AGM Container Controls is a Tucson-based manufacturing company with 145 employees. AGM has an Employee Stock Ownership Program. As such, every AGM employee is either an employee-owner or in the process of becoming such. AGM manufactures environmental control hardware for missiles and other electro-optical equipment. AGM also manufactures the world’s premier vertical wheelchair lift, which provides access to elevation changes in public facilities and residences for individuals with disabilities.

Brett Wright, Owner, and President of D&H Air Conditioning & Heating Co.
Date: Thursday, July 25
3629 N Oracle Road, Tucson, AZ 85705
Phone: 520-408-2665
https://www.dandhac.com
Social Media: D&H Facebook | D&H Instagram
Other: https://dandhac.com/ac-technicians-training-facility/

Brett Wright grandfather Arthur Duhamel and partner Harry Hawk founded the company in Tucson back in 1959. He says he literally grew up in the business tagged around with his grandpa by age 6 and by his teen years, he was “digging ditches and working in the shop, before studying business at the U of A.”

Brett bought the company in 1987. And now, as D&H celebrates its 60th anniversary, the family-owned business continues to provide consistent, high quality, expert HVAC services throughout Southern Arizona.

In fact, the company is doing an exciting first as they are in the process of opening a state-of-the-art technicians’ training center, which will benefit the industry, workforce development and its clients at all levels, including superior 24/7 service, full financing, and coverage of all brands. Word has it that Four core values set D&H Air Conditioning and Heating apart from the competition: Service; Innovation; Knowledge; and Experience.

This facility is a complete house INSIDE a huge commercial facility at 3990 S. Evans Blvd in Tucson. It’s never been done before in Tucson – or anywhere, that we know of.

The new space will include our showroom, training lab, classrooms, call center, and offices. The house will be fully equipped with every residential system we offer, each connected to a control room that can simulate all kinds of system failures– and wired for audio and video so training techs can see a playback of visits with roleplaying ‘homeowners’ to self-assess their technical and communication skills. This will be a place where young people will be able to build a well-paying career without four-year college experience.

With our training lab and training house, we will be able to continuously train our technicians and help improve their skills to make sure our customers receive the best service every time.

The air conditioning industry is undergoing a major technological change benefiting homeowners: more comfortable homes, lower energy bills, more flexible and durable A/C systems.

Small A/C operators are bound to disappear, unable to keep up with the level of training, mobility, and service required by equipment makers and consumers. D&H AC is well prepared for this, with large investments in hiring, training, equipment, and technology. Our clients benefit from this at all levels, including 24/7 service, full financing, and coverage of all brands.

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TMB E19: Startup Tucson and TENWEST and SGNT INC

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 9 May 2021 21:36:18 +0000

GUESTS:

Liz Pocock – CEO Startup Tucson
Street: 607 N 6th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
liz@startuptucson.com
760-792-1198
Liz Pocock, CEO of Startup Tucson and TENWEST
www.startuptucson.com ; www.tenwest.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | LinkedIn | LinkedIn (Startup Tucson)

Liz is passionate about the Tucson community and engaged in creating opportunities for entrepreneurship and innovation as the CEO of Startup Tucson and TENWEST. Liz has more than seven years of experience in non-profit organizational management and believes in building strong programs focused around the needs of Tucson businesses and entrepreneurs to ensure that the organization grows and delivers on its mission to help Tucson strive. A lawyer by training and graduate of the University of Arizona College of Law, Liz enjoys helping local businesses and individuals think critically and connect with mentors and advocates within their community to reach their goals. Liz has been part of the leadership team for the annual TENWEST Impact Festival for over four years and has helped shaped the Festival into what it is today. Liz is a member of the Downtown Tucson Partnership Board of Directors and Co-Chair of their Urban Innovation and Emerging Technology Committee. She is also a Google Women Techmaker Ambassador and a member of the SBDC of Southern Arizona’s Advisory Group. Originally from Needles, California, Liz, her husband Bjorgvin and their schnoodle Buckley have called Tucson home for the last 10 years.

Dre Voelkel, Festival Director of TENWEST and Startup Tucson:

As Programs and Events Director, Dre oversees the design, planning, and execution of Startup Tucson’s educational and discovery events and well as the Festival Director for TENWEST Festival. Dre brings to this position a diverse background in both public and private sectors as well as her own experiences as an entrepreneur and business owner. Throughout her various roles, her driving and central passion has been to support communities in tackling their most vexing challenges through innovative and research-based initiatives. Dre brings a wealth of creativity, a deep understanding of human behavior, and extensive experience crafting, measuring, and evaluating community-wide initiatives in Chicago and New York City. Through her work, Dre has learned how to bring diverse stakeholders to the table for powerful and impactful collaborations.

Emil Tremblay
CEO & Co-Founder
Entrepreneur / Software Engineer / RFID Veteran

‍ Emil is Chief Executive Officer of SGNT INC. His key functional areas include company vision, direction & strategy, technology development, and fund-raising. SGNT is Emil's second technology startup, the first being a Canadian firm specializing in the application of RFID to industrial inventory management. With more than 15 years of experience in the technology space and a lifelong track-record in sales and leadership, he brings his software engineering background and entrepreneurial spirit to his roles as Co-Founder and CEO. Additionally, Emil is the inventor of the break-through technology that inspired the creation of SGNT.
www.tenwest.com; https://www.sgnt.io/
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Instagram| Twitter

Tommy Rompel
COO & Co-Founder
Entrepreneur / Sales & Marketing Veteran / Operations Manager

‍Tommy is Chief Operating Officer of SGNT INC. His key functional areas include business development and strategy, business operations, and sales and marketing. A graduate of the University of Arizona Eller School of Business, Tommy founded, built, and ran a successful retail business. With more than 15 years of B2B and B2C sales, government procurement, e-commerce operations, extensive organizational, and logistics experience, SGNT's sales, marketing, and logistics roles have a leader with a rare skill for a technology startup.

Business info):

Startup Tucson is working to transform the region’s economy through entrepreneurship and innovation. We offer each entrepreneur customized education strategies and one-to-one support to help companies grow, no matter where they start through discovery & Networking Events, Educational Programming, and a free membership hub called The Startup Tucson Network. We are also known for two of our larger regional ecosystem building events, TENWEST Festival of Innovation and IdeaFunding.

TENWEST Impact Festival helps the curious and the impassioned solve the great economic, social, cultural and environmental challenges facing our communities. Through ten days of exhibitions, talks, and interactive experiences, national experts and local heroes will inspire the ideas and facilitate the connections that will empower us to act.

SGNT seeks to solve product counterfeiting and has created a breakthrough, NSF funded, RFID based technology that can and will solve the problem.

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TMB E21: Daryl F. Mallett, Independent Films in Tucson

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 9 May 2021 21:36:11 +0000

GUEST:
Daryl F. Mallett, Partner at Caribou Moving Pictures / Chair of the Arizona Film Expo
Caribou Moving Pictures / Arizona Film Expo
6008 S. Sweet Birch LaneCity: TucsonState: AZZip: 85747
480/275-0232
darylmallett@aol.com
www.arizonafilmexpo.com
www.imdb.com/name/nm9585272/
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebooks 1 | Facebook 2 | LinkedIn | Twitter |

Daryl Mallett is the Chairman of the Arizona Film Expo, an award-winning actor, producer, writer and a partner at Caribou Moving Pictures LLC. Daryl is a Christian and father of three beautiful children. During this podcast, Daryl and Mark talked about the Independent Film Industry here in Tucson and the financial ramifications of that but before we do, your own career as an actor in both film and Stage has been quite diverse. Carmady’s People: The Case of the Reluctant Major (1986), “Star Trek: The Next Generation” (1987- 94), Then some Star Trek’s (Star Trek VI): The Undiscovered Country (1991), “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” (1993-99).

Daryl was the Producer on short film Retro-causality (2019), Assistant to the Producers on The Message (2004) and Associate Producer on Illusion (2005) and currently serving as writer and producer on a dramatic TV series in development called “Falcon Field”, based on his history book of the same name, in development.

Daryl has won a few awards, including an award-winning stage actor appearing in over a dozen productions, including “Pirates of Penzance” for the Carson Civic Light Opera and won a Drama-Logue Award and an Ebenezer Award for his performance in “A Christmas Carol” (1991).)

As an author, Daryl has published 19 books, has edited over 50 books and has a few more coming in the next two years.
He also heads up something very important for the State of Arizona and it’s happening right here in Tucson.

While actors and crew in Hollywood can be picky and choosy about their shooting locations, actors and crew in Arizona tend to view the entire state as local. Also, since attracting financing from outside the state, many here are willing to travel throughout the state to work on projects and assist each other. Although this is awesome and admirable, there exists a great need for better, centralized communication within the state film industry so we can know what is happening throughout Arizona.

The Arizona Film Expo will be a business exposition and conference for Arizona filmmakers, actors, directors, producers, writers, and crew members to:

Network: Get together with the greatest number of Arizona (and external) film industry professionals at once;
Disseminate and Gather Information: Find out and tell what is being worked on throughout our state and who/what resources are available here;
Build: Enlist support and financing from colleagues, businesses and other people in the greater Arizona community;
Educate: Workshops, how-tos, panels, and programming;
Show Off: Show the greater Arizona community, Hollywood and the rest of the country that we’re still here and we’re still a place to come and make movies;
Buy/Sell: Part of the expo includes tables and booths for vendors. We will also have agents, managers and distributors in attendance, have pitch sessions and more.

The event will consist of trade show floor and display tables for vendors and industry professionals; cities and towns; tourist attractions; supporting industries; chambers of commerce; economic development officials and more.

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TMB E23: Barbara Eden, Gary Clarke and Genie Joseph

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 9 May 2021 21:36:03 +0000

Guests:

Barbara Eden

Barbara Eden (born Barbara Jean Morehead, August 23, 1931) is an American film, stage, and television actress, and singer, best known for her starring role of "Jeannie" in the sitcom I Dream of Jeannie.

Eden began her television career as a semi-regular on The Johnny Carson Show in 1955 She also made featured appearances on shows such as The West Point Story, Highway Patrol, Private Secretary, I Love Lucy, The Millionaire, Target: The Corruptors!, Crossroads, Perry Mason, Gunsmoke, December Bride, Bachelor Father, Father Knows Best, Adventures in Paradise, The Andy Griffith Show, Cain's Hundred, Saints and Sinners, The Virginian, Slattery's People, The Rogues, and the series finale of Route 66. She guest-starred in four episodes of Burke's Law, playing different roles each time. She was an uncredited extra in the movie The Tarnished Angels with Rock Hudson, in partnership with 20th Century Fox studios. She then starred in the syndicated comedy TV series How to Marry a Millionaire, based on the 1953 film of the same name. The list goes on and on!

Her last film for 20th Century Fox was The Yellow Canary (1963). She left Fox and began guest-starring in television shows and acting in films for MGM, Universal, and Columbia. She played supporting roles over the next few years, including The Brass Bottle and 7 Faces of Dr. Lao.

Gary Clarke

Gary Clarke (born Clarke Frederick L'Amoreaux; August 16, 1933) is an American actor best known for his role as Steve Hill in the NBC western television series The Virginian with James Drury and Doug McClure.

Clarke began his screen career with the 1958 film Dragstrip Riot, recalling that agent Byron Griffith, who had seen him perform in Glendale, arranged for an audition that eventually led to his filling the lead role. Clarke recalled:

I drove from San Gabriel to Hollywood and read for the part, and I got in as a member of the good gang. I went back to work the next day and my agent called me again and he said, 'Gary, they have just lost the lead in the movie. Can you get down here?' Yes! So I ... went home [from work] and changed and went down, and I read every day for five days. I didn't go back to work, I just kept calling in sick.

He went on to work in other films, including How to Make a Monster, and Missile to the Moon (both 1958), Date Bait (1960), and Passion Street, U.S.A. (1964). He has said he was a contract player at Universal Pictures.

In the 1960-1961 season, he appeared as Dick Hamilton in the single-season NBC television series Michael Shayne, based on the fictional private detective character created by Brett Halliday, opposite Richard Denning as the title character. Afterward, he appeared as Tad Kimball, a friend of the character Jess Harper, played by Robert Fuller, in the episode "The Fatal Step" of the NBC Western series Laramie.

Clarke played Steve Hill in the cast of the long-running TV Western series The Virginian, remaining on the show from 1962 to 1964. His last series as a cast-member was the 1967 ABC Western Hondo, playing Captain Richards.

Clarke said in an interview that his friend and co-star Steve Ihnat and he wrote the screenplay for director Ted V. Mikels' film Strike Me Deadly (1963), though the film's credits list only Ihnat and Mikels. Later that decade, Clarke under his birth name wrote several scripts for the NBC espionage sitcom Get Smart, which introduced the running character Hymie the Robot. All but one of his six produced scripts for the series("Appointment in Sahara") is about Hymie.

In the 1980s and 1990s, he wrote and produced television public-service announcements including "Youth at Risk", narrated nonfiction short films including "Promoting Healthy Behavior", and appeared in TV series including Dynasty and The Young Riders, in which he had a four-episode recurring role. His films in the 2010s include The Paperboy (2012) and Parkland (2013).

In 2014, the production company L’Amoreaux/Bartlett/Race/Thomas sought actors for an independent TV pilot, Bandits, and Tadpoles, written by Bartlett and Thomas and directed by Clarke, about a young boy whose daydreams put him in the American Old West of the Owen Wister novel The Virginian. It filmed June 26–30, 2014, near Austin, Texas, under the title Billy and the Bandit, with a cast including James Drury and Roberta Shore, from Clarke's old series The Virginian; 11-year-old Jordan Elsass as Billy; Ava L'Amoreaux and Donny Boaz as his parents; and Buck Taylor as a ranch foreman.

Genie Joseph, President of Independent Films of Arizona

Genie Joseph is an award-winning filmmaker and screenwriter. She is the creator of the Act Resilient Training Program which uses Improvisational Comedy to help restore resilience and optimism. She has worked with over 4,000 soldiers and is a certified PTSD Counselor. She was awarded President Obama’s Volunteer Service Award for this work.

She has a Ph.D. in Pastoral Counseling Psychology from the University of Sedona. She also has an MA in Communications and an MFA in Screenwriting. She is an Adjunct Professor at Chaminade University in Honolulu. A former radio talk show host, she currently hosts “The Genie Show” where she has interviewed hundreds of guests from all areas of contribution to the understanding of positive perspectives to life.

She is Assistant Pastor at United Fellowship Chapel, a Metaphysical Teaching Chapel where she teaches classes in Intuition, Spiritual Development, and Peaceful Well-Being.

This is the Director of the Animal Consciousness Institute and teaches classes in Mindfulness with animals, including Healing with Horses.

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TMB E26: Kenneth (Ken) G. Alexander and Bob Dytko

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 9 May 2021 21:35:53 +0000

Ken Alexander, Owner
Ken’s Hardwood Barbecue
5250 E 22nd Street,
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520)745-4746
ken@kenshardwoodbbq.com
www.kenshardwoodbbq.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Instagram |

Ken Alexander is the founder of the award-winning restaurant Ken’s Hardwood BBQ in Tucson, AZ.

You were reared by a single mom but in a community where family and food were at the center of daily life and you came to love old-fashioned southern cooking and the magical way it brings people together.  Ken is proud of the fact that he learned the values of focus, hard work, and discipline, as a football athlete and then coach, as well as the fact that he was a US Marine -- all of which served to give him that grounding.

As a successful entrepreneur, Ken's career as a business development executive, traveling internationally and enjoying & experiencing new cultures through their food set him on the path he is now on with his business.

Ken is inspired by projects that allow him to work with the family to empower and uplift his community. Ken’s Hardwood Barbecue is the award-winning family-owned restaurant known for its unique and delicious fusion of southern down-home cooking and fresh-smoked meats. His secret! Descending from 4 generations of passionate cooks and restaurateurs in Kentucky and Tennessee, Ken’s has gleaned the very best of their exclusive family recipes to create scrumptious offerings of entrees, sides, and desserts, Original rubs, and sauces, combined with the secret low-and-slow approach of their 3 accomplished Pit Masters, brings a one-of-a-kind flavor to Tucson, AZ. Celebrating food and fellowship.

Bob Dytko , VP. Social Media/Marketing Education Liaison
Stewart Title & Trust of Tucson
3939 E Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85711
520-668-6697
bob.dytko@stewart.com
stewart.com/tucson
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook

Born and raised in Tucson, Bob says, "Whenever I try to leave the truck breaks down. After a time you get to know everyone and they all become part of who you are. So why leave?"

Bob put himself through college; Rodeoed in his younger years; was a past President of BIC, and past board member of the March of Dimes. He has written 2 books and is raising a beautiful daughter and has a dog named Batman. In his spare time hr love to visit rodeos, camp, country concerts, bbq, build furniture and writes.

Bob's role at Stewart Title is diverse and includes doing classes, radio, public speaking and bringing in commercial and residential business to Stewart Title. I teach:

Southern Arizona Growth
Motivational Marketing
Creative Marketing
Apps and Social Networking for Realtors and Lenders
Youtube

His goal is to build teams and learn from each how to be successful in our industry.  It doesn’t matter whether you’re a home buyer, home seller, lender, broker or real estate agent – Stewart Title & Trust of Tucson never stop working to make real estate services an enjoyable experience and to back every title insurance policy with leading underwriting expertise.

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TMB E27: The New Banner Alzheimer’s Institute Center

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 9 May 2021 21:35:48 +0000

GUESTS:

Chad Rohlfs, Chief Development Officer
Banner Health Foundation, Tucson
1625 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ  85719
520.694.3967
chad.rohlfs@bannerhealth.com
https://www.bannerhealthfoundation.org/
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | LinkedIn |

Chad M. Rohlfs is Chief Development Officer for Banner Health Foundation, Tucson. With more than 25 years of development experience, Rohlfs has successfully led capital campaigns, managed and motivated employees and volunteer boards, and launched grateful patient philanthropic programs in four healthcare institutions.

Mr. Rohlfs is a native Iowan and a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa. He began his career in fundraising at the young age of five while going door-to-door in his hometown asking for donations to a residential care facility that housed his mentally challenged aunt. Rohlfs was this charity’s top youth fundraiser throughout his adolescent years and says he knew from that time that development simply was a part of his DNA.

Prior to joining Banner, Rohlfs led development efforts for Iowa Health System, Meriter Hospital and Sanford Health Foundation. In addition to his healthcare experience, he also served in higher education development at the University of Illinois, and most recently as the Chief Development Officer for the Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine. In this role he led his team to the successful completion of the Ever True Campaign, yielding a result of $54 million in dollars raised, exceeding his goal of $40 million for the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Information about your Business

As a nonprofit health care provider, Banner Health is responsible and accountable to the communities it serves. Every dollar earned is reinvested in state-of-the-art patient care, technology, and medical facilities to meet the health care needs of our communities. Charitable gifts to Banner Health Foundation enhance the patient experience, supporting programs and services that would not otherwise exist, and enhancing the care and comfort we can provide our patients and their families.

Allan A. Anderson, MD, Medical Director, Banner Alzheimer’s Institute - Tucson
University of Arizona – Banner Health North
3838 N. Campbell Ave, Bldg 2, Third Floor – Clinic
Tucson, AZ 85719
520-694-7021
allan.anderson@bannerhealth.com

Dr. Allan Anderson is a board-certified geriatric psychiatrist who has devoted much of his clinical and research career in the specific area of cognitive disorders and dementia care. He has served as Past President of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry and in 2014 received the Clinician of the Year award from that organization. He is a member of many professional societies and has presented at local, regional, national and international meetings on topics germane to Alzheimer’s disease. At BAI-Tucson he is joining a team of professionals passionate about delivering quality care to patients with dementia and their family members.

Michelle Faddoul MSW, LCSW
Family and Community Services Navigator
Banner Alzheimer’s Institute
3838 N. Campbell Ave, Bldg 2, Third Floor – Clinic
Tucson, AZ 85719
520-694-7021
michelle.faddoul@bannerhealth.com
https://www.banneralz.org/
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook |

Michelle Faddoul is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience working with families and individuals.
She has a strong background in treating those with mental health concerns across a variety of clinical settings.

Michelle has worked in world-renowned inpatient treatment centers in Southern California to large scale outpatient medical centers serving a diverse population of clients.

She approaches her work with a strong passion, positive attitude, and personal understanding. She now brings her work to Tucson where she proudly serves as the Family and Community Services Navigator at Banner Alzheimer’s Institute.

Michelle Faddoul graduated Summa Cum Laude from California State University, Sacramento with her bachelor's in Psychology and went on to graduate with the highest honor’s distinction from California State University, Sacramento with her Master's in Social Work.

Michelle Faddoul is a dually Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California and Arizona.

About Banner Hospital

The Phoenix-based Banner Alzheimer’s Institute, known internationally as a leader in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, is building a multidisciplinary memory and research center in Tucson’s Catalina Foothills.

The 10,000-square-foot facility, which is set to open in the spring of 2020, will be named the Toole Family Memory Center at Banner Alzheimer’s Institute in Tucson. The institute was scheduled to break ground on the project Friday, June 28.

It will be located at the southeast corner of North Hacienda del Sol and East River roads, east of North Campbell Avenue.

The Toole family lives in Tucson and donated $5 million to the Banner Alzheimer’s Foundation to bring the institute to Southern Arizona, officials said.

The center will provide outpatient services related to the evaluation, diagnosis and medical management of both cognitive and non-cognitive behavior problems, according to the release. The center will also offer clinical trials where patients can learn about and gain access to promising investigational treatments and research.

The number of people living with Alzheimer’s in Arizona is expected to grow by 43% over the next seven years, the national Alzheimer’s Association says.

Among other findings in the association’s 2018 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report:

An estimated 5.7 million Americans have Alzheimer’s dementia, including 140,000 in Arizona.
By 2025, the number of people ages 65 and older with Alzheimer’s dementia is estimated to reach 7.1 million. In Arizona, the number of individuals with Alzheimer’s is predicted to be 200,000.
The burden on Alzheimer’s caregivers continues to grow. In 2017, more than 16 million Americans provided about 18.4 billion hours of unpaid care in the form of physical, emotional and financial support — a contribution valued at $232.1 billion. In Arizona, 330,000 caregivers provided 376 million hours of unpaid care, valued at $4.7 billion.

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TMB E29; Bryan Vitagliano, Beau Barger, Bob Dytko

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 9 May 2021 21:35:42 +0000

Bryan Vitagliano, Business Broker

Strategic Business Brokers Group
9318 N 95th Way, Suite A-108
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
480-508-0611
Bryan@strategicbbgroup.com
www.businessbrokerphoenixaz.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: LinkedIn |

Bryan has had successful careers in the sports, service and healthcare sectors. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Marketing, and a Master of Arts in Kinesiology, from the University of Maryland. He then earned a Master of Business Administration with an entrepreneurial concentration from the University of Delaware. Following years of work in the sports and recreation industry, he returned to his home state of Arizona and subsequently earned a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Northern Arizona University.

With his first-hand experience owning and operating a business, Bryan understands the feelings tied to a business for an owner and the challenges when looking to tr. As a licensed real estate agent, Bryan predominantly works with sellers in the Tucson and Maricopa County markets to assist in establishing the most marketable value of the business for sale, advertising the business through an extensive network of potential buyers, and assisting with the transition of the business.

Bryan specializes in service-based businesses from those in the healthcare industry to restaurants and bars. Outside of selling businesses, Bryan enjoys spending time with his wife Amada, and young boys, Lucas and Sebastian.

Business Information

Strategic Business Brokers Group was born out of the idea that there is a better and more efficient way to handle the purchase and sale of a business. Their brokers work with businesses of any size and industry and pride themselves on committed and comprehensive service. The brokers operate with honesty and confidentiality to ensure success for both the buyer and the seller. It’s the understanding that it is only when the conditions of the deal are suitable to all parties involved that everyone prospers.

At Strategic Business Brokers Group, we truly believe in doing what’s best for our clients, even if that doesn’t benefit us. This mentality has earned us better client relationships, successful transactions, a great reputation, and longevity in the marketplace. The team of professional brokers collaborate to utilize our wide range of skills to assist in providing our clients with elite service and results. Our services include, but are not limited to, seller representation, buyer representation, business valuations, transaction management, and franchise opportunities; both start-ups and acquisitions.

Beau Barger Business Broker / Vice-President
Tucson Business Investments
2569 North First Avenue,
Tucson State: AZ 85719
520-750-1764
BBarger@TucsonBusiness.com
www.TucsonBusiness.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: LinkedIn

Beau Barger has been a licensed Business Broker with Tucson Business Investments since 2005 becoming Vice-President of the firm in 2012. As a Tucson Business Investments firm, Beau has a 37-year history of successfully representing both buyers and sellers of Tucson businesses.

Beau is a native Tucsonan and was named "Business Broker of the Year" by the Arizona Business Brokers Association in 2011 becoming the youngest broker ever to receive that honor in the association’s history.

Beau ended up being the last broker in Southern Arizona to receive the "Business Broker of the Year" award, and currently hold two of the Business Brokerage industry’s highest professional designations being Certified Business Broker from the AZBBA and Accredited Business Intermediary from the American Business Brokers Association. Beau with nearly 15 years in the business brokerage industry and has successfully sold just about every type of business located in Southern Arizona from CPA firms and IT businesses to large manufacturing, distribution and service companies, you could tell a few stories?

Being a Licensed Real Estate Agent, Beau is experienced in the sales and leasing of various types of commercial, retail and industrial properties, and served two terms as the President of the Arizona Business Brokers Association in 2012 and 2013 and he has also served as Chairman of the AZBBA Education Committee.

Beau the youngest broker ever elected or appointed to any of these positions in Arizona and then became a Certified Real Estate Instructor with the Arizona Department of Real Estate in 2015. Do you believe all these accolades help you with your business?

Business Information

Beau, you make a strong claim that since 1982 Tucson Business Investments has been the most successful Business Brokerage firm in Tucson and Southern Arizona and his team of licensed agents have sold more businesses than anyone else in the Tucson Metro area and Pima County.

Bob Dytko , VP. Social Media/Marketing Education Liaison
Stewart Title & Trust of Tucson
3939 E Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85711
520-668-6697
bob.dytko@stewart.com
stewart.com/tucson
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook

Born and raised in Tucson, Bob says, "Whenever I try to leave the truck breaks down. After a time you get to know everyone and they all become part of who you are. So why leave?"

Bob put himself through college; Rodeoed in his younger years; was a past President of BIC, and past board member of the March of Dimes. He has written 2 books and is raising a beautiful daughter and has a dog named Batman. In his spare time hr love to visit rodeos, camp, country concerts, bbq, build furniture and writes.

Bob's role at Stewart Title is diverse and includes doing classes, radio, public speaking and bringing in commercial and residential business to Stewart Title. I teach:

Southern Arizona Growth
Motivational Marketing
Creative Marketing
Apps and Social Networking for Realtors and Lenders
Youtube

His goal is to build teams and learn from each how to be successful in our industry.  It doesn’t matter whether you’re a home buyer, home seller, lender, broker or real estate agent – Stewart Title & Trust of Tucson never stop working to make real estate services an enjoyable experience and to back every title insurance policy with leading underwriting expertise.

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TMB E31: eWomenNetwork and Sonoran Oasis Landscaping

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 9 May 2021 21:35:36 +0000

GUESTS:

Carol Johnson, Managing Director / Second Chances Coach
Successful Solutions
1632 N Country Club Road
Tucson, AZ 85716
520-269-0565
CarolJohnson@eWomenNetwork.com
www.ewomennetwork.com/
SOCIAL MEDIA:

Carol was married after college and had 2 beautiful children. She also had a successful construction business before the crash of 2008. Everything changed after that! She ended up becoming a single mom suddenly, getting cancer, and then divorced. After this Carol realized she needed to get back on her feet and live life again... taking care of herself and her children.

Now she is remarried and part of a blended family. She realizes now, more than ever, how important it is for the entire family to heal completely before getting into a new relationship. Because of her experience, she has a passion to help others through their struggles. She works with them on self-care, setting boundaries, and communication. Carol gives her clients the tools to help build their confidence, and take care of themselves, having healthier relationships around them.

About the Business

As a Second Chances Coach with Successful Solutions, Carol works with women that have been divorced, or some type of transition, where they lost their self-esteem and drive for life. She teaches them how important it is to take care of themselves, set healthy boundaries, and communicate better. She shows them how to discover their likes and dislikes while giving them the confidence to move forward and dream again. Carol is great at encouraging and uplifting people, helping them to see their true potential. She really enjoys giving people hope again! You can find her at www.facebook.com/SuccessfulSolutionsTucson.

Carol’s latest endeavor is becoming Managing Director of eWomenNetwork, here in Tucson. She enjoys building new relationships and growing the chapter. She has been a member of eWomenNetwork for over 8 years. It is where she goes to get support and lifted up. After all their motto is “Lift as we Climb”. She wants to see the passion of eWomenNetwork continue to grow and build others up. She loves connecting people and creating strategic partnerships. The website is https://www.ewomennetwork.com/chapters/tucson-581

Deborah Munoz-Chacaon, Owner
Sonoran Oasis Landscaping
P.O. Box 30937
Tucson, AZ 85751
(520) 370-5697
dmunoz@sonoran-oasis.com
www.sonoran-oasis.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter |

Deborah has over 20 years of experience in the landscape industry in Southern Arizona. She is an International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist. She is a member of the City of

Tucson’s Landscape Advisory Committee and a member of the Pima County Extension Center’s Smart Scapes Program Committee.
Deborah was a finalist for the 2007 National Enterprising

Woman of the Year Award. And, she was the winner of the 2006 SBA Minority Enterprise Development Service Firm Award. She was also a finalist for Total Landscape Care Magazine’s

2014 Landscaper of the Year award. Deborah is the author of the book Getting the Most Out of your Desert Landscape. She is a speaker and offers consulting services for all aspects of desert

landscaping. Deborah started Sonoran Oasis Landscaping in 2005 to bring a woman’s perspective to the landscape industry in Tucson. She saw that most landscape companies were similar in the way they approached landscaping and knew there was a better way. Deborah brings her love of the desert environment, background in arboriculture and knowledge of desert vegetation and sustainable landscaping practices to helping clients enjoy their outdoor spaces.

Sonoran Oasis Landscaping has been in business for fifteen years and specializes in using native desert vegetation and low water use irrigation practices for sustainable landscapes.

Sonoran Oasis Landscaping was the 2008 Winner of the SBA’s SASIE award for Environmental Awareness.

And, they were the winner of the 2006 Arizona Landscape Contractors Association’s (ALCA) Commercial Maintenance Award for $75,000-$150,000 Project and a

winner of the 2015 ALCA Commercial Maintenance Judge’s Award for $25,000-$50,000 Project.

Sonoran Oasis Landscaping serves Metropolitan Tucson and surrounding areas. Sonoran Oasis Landscaping specializes in helping Homeowner’s Associations and residential

clients with all their landscaping needs. We have an on-staff certified arborist, certified weed control spray technicians, a Rainbird certified irrigation technician and all employees go through the University of Arizona Extension Center Smartscapes Program for Landscape professionals.Our goal is to provide custom solutions to our client’s desert landscaping problems.

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TMB E34: Public Dentistry Registration During COVID-19

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 9 May 2021 21:35:29 +0000

Kevin B. Earle, MBA, MPH
www.usdentaltriage.com for the patients and then
www.drivendentalmarketing.com/emergency

Mr. Earle has been working with the dental profession for much of his career. He led the Arizona Dental Association for eleven years from 2007 through 2019. He came to organized dentistry from a distinguished career in healthcare regulation, having previously served as the ExecutiveDirector of the Arizona Board of Dental Examiners, the NewJersey Board of Dentistry and the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners. He is an Honorary Fellow of the American College of Dentists, the International College of Dentists and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. He holds a BA in Public Affairs from George Washington University, an MBA from Rutgers University and an MPH from Columbia University.

In an effort to help emergency room doctors keep the focus on COVID-19 patients, Kevin has launched a special emergency response campaign for dental procedures.

Every 14 seconds someone goes into the emergency room for a dental related issue. Emergency rooms are not equipped to handle definitive dental care. With the government limiting many dentist offices to handling urgent care and some of them actually closing, people are having challenges finding a dentist to treat their dental emergency or, they simply aren’t going into the emergency rooms out of fear of contracting the coronavirus. Dentists are experts in infection control. This is why it’s so important for patients to get connected to a dentist when experiencing pain or infection. I recently launched the U.S. Dental Triage so that we can help keep people out of the emergency rooms by connecting them with dentists who can treat them.

What other precautions will dentists take to make sure the patient stays safe when visiting their office?

The dentist will ask you to call them once you arrive at the office and they will come out to the car to get you and take you directly to a pre-sterilized room. The dentist and dental assistants will be wearing gloves and masks, and you will be isolated from any other patients on the premises.

How will this also aid the healthcare workers in the dental community?

Since many dental offices are closed across the country and only able to operate for dental emergencies, we are providing a solution to that. Many patients are unable to reach their dentist offices to schedule appointments and we are able to help the
dentists with scheduling and new referrals to allow them to stay in business and provide lifesaving emergency services to people who need attention asap.

For Dentist:

Why is it important to you that a service like this exists? The coronavirus pandemic has added so much stress to the daily
lives of our fellow Americans, we can address the additional stress of finding a dentist to handle an emergency dental case.

Why is it beneficial to see a dentist as opposed to going to the emergency room?

Emergency rooms are only equipped to handle to address the symptoms - - addressing pain or infection with pain medication or
antibiotics. They aren’t staffed to handle definitive dental treatment like fillings, root canals or extractions. These are
services that can really only be addressed in a dental office.

What is considered a dental emergency?

The American Dental Association Dental recently published a statement about dental emergencies. These are conditions that “are potentially life-threatening and require immediate treatment to stop ongoing tissue bleeding [or to] alleviate severe pain or infection.” Conditions include uncontrolled bleeding; cellulitis or a diffuse soft-tissue bacterial infection with intraoral or extraoral swelling that potentially compromises the patient’s airway; or trauma involving facial bones that potentially compromises the patient's airway. As part of the emergency guidance, the Association added urgent dental care which “focuses on the management of conditions that require immediate attention to relieve severe pain and/or risk of infection and to alleviate the burden on hospital emergency departments.”

We are available 24 hours a day and we will direct you to an available dentist that accepts your insurance and will see you right away. The dentist will then be able to do an online screening with the patient to make sure that they don’t have symptoms of coronavirus themselves, and that their symptoms comply with the American Dental Association’s list of urgent care procedures.

Rhonda Peoples, Licensed & Certified B.A.N.K. Trainer
Rhonda Peoples Sales & Leadership
Tucson, AZ 85746
520-245-6821
1-844-222-9565
rhonda@rhondapeoples.com
https://dentalvss.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Linkedln |

Rhonda Peoples has over 20 years’experience as a sales consultant and Director of Finance and insurance for the automotive industry. She currently owns a Sales & Leadership business that focuses on women making 6-7 figures. She is licensed and certified in the B.A.N.K. methodology for sales training. Working with business owners, entrepreneurs and sales consultants teaching them how to use the B.A.N.K. system to increase their sales in less time.

As Rhonda puts it, she is "married to the man of your dreams." Rhonda's husband owns a club basketball team and has been working with kids for 20+ years, teaching them life skills, love skills, and business skills through the art of basketball.

Rhonda sits on the board of directors of The Haven, a center for women of substance abuse that allows women to recover with their children how, and support 100+ Women, a charity that donates over $100,000/year to local nonprofits, She also volunteers for Downtown Tucson Partnership, Eagles Wings of Grace and Landmark Worldwide, which is a personal and professional training and development organization that has been in existence since the '80s.

Rhonda has taken her talents to the dental industry, working with Performance Partners who have supported dental offices for
several years. Rhonda Performance Partners have created a training program that includes the B.A.N.K. methodology and comes with a risk-free guarantee of 10x investment to the dental office’s revenue.

Rhonda Peoples Sales & Leadership Training is about people getting what they want out of their life. It's about standing in your power and getting into action and you were searching for training content that would land better with women and you found Ms. Cheri Tree's methodology of buy ology!! I knew this content would resonate better with women in  business and I could directly influence more women with this training to reach the 6·7 figure income mark. Being taught for years that sales was a numbers game and you needed to go through the Nos to get more Yeses, this training shows you how to get more Yeses, in less time and it's about PEOPLE. Perfect timing for where we are in today's world.

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TMB E35: Emily Eldredge, the Drawing Out Process®

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 9 May 2021 21:35:23 +0000

Emily Eldredge is a leader Healer & Advisor
Creator of the Drawing Out Process®,

www.emilyinternational.com

For Private Clients: http://www.emilyinternational.com/
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube |

The Drawing Out Process("The Dr. OP", for short) is a very simple yet extremely powerful, ground-breaking, a 7-step technique that heals individual inner struggles in 2 hours or less.

How does it work? Drawing, talking, and loving acceptance help struggling inner parts feel acknowledged and heard. Then thanking and explaining free them of their old patterns and guide them to adopt new, more loving, and empowering ways-ones that help you feel loved, supported, and empowered.

Created out of Emily’s sheer determination to free herself of inner struggles, the Droopyieldsresultsthat, for many, are nothing short of miraculous.

What years of therapy couldn't resolve are healed in just a couple of hours, the energy that was stuck is suddenly freed, and the feeling is truly amazing.

The Drop has had amazing results with everything from sexual trauma to emotional neglect to addiction issues. It also heals the inner protective mechanisms that form in response to trauma and abuse.

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TMB E36: Troy Jacobson, former professional IRONMAN

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 9 May 2021 21:35:11 +0000

The Jacobson Coaching Group, LLC.
10405 N. Gila Rd
Tucson, AZ 85742
410-404-4197
troy@troyjacobson.com
www.troyjacobson.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: LinkedIn |

A former professional IRONMAN triathlete, Troy Jacobson became an entrepreneur in 1992, opening his coaching business, ‘Fax A Coach’. Having success, he moved into cycling workout video production in the mid-1990s, creating the international leader in the category, Spinervals Cycling, while also opening up two triathlon retail stores and a health club in the mid-Atlantic region. Recruited and his businesses acquired by publically traded national health club brand in 2008, he went on to run the Endurance sports training division, overseeing a team of over 400 people nationwide. After almost 11 yrs in this role and leveraging his experience as a small business owner and corporate leader, he’s now offering his expertise to small to mid-size business owners and CEO’s as an Executive Coach and Consultant as a Vistage Chair, and Certified Management Consultant with The Predictive Index.

About The Business:

The Jacobson Coaching Group delivers Executive Coaching, LeadershipTrainingWorkshops and Management consulting services for small to mid-size business in Tucson, and nationwide

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TMB E41_7_10_2020 Jon Take - Water

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 9 May 2021 21:35:00 +0000

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TMB E50_12_15_2020 Mark Ziska

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 9 May 2021 21:34:52 +0000

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TMB E56: Jennifor Dillon, Southern Arizona Book Heroes

Booking@podgo.io (Mark Bishop Media) — Sun, 9 May 2021 21:34:44 +0000

Jennifer Dillon, President
Southern Arizona Book Heroes
616 E. Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85716
soazbookheroes@gmail.com
520-409-1751

soazbookheroes.org

SOCIAL MEDIA: Alignable | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter |

Jennifer Dillon, the founder of Southern Arizona Book Heroes, has lived in Tucson for almost 30 years. Her family owns Sahuaro Trophy, of which she is proud to be the 3rd generation working there and serving Tucson.

Southern Arizona Book Hero’s

From violent acts to car crashes to a growing opioid epidemic, Southern Arizona Book Heroes™ (SABH) joins the front lines with first responders giving comfort to our youngest and most vulnerable citizens. SABH provides resources that help treat children’s unseen injuries—their emotional wounds. We equip first responders, victim advocates, social workers, and child-centric agencies with new books and new plush toys, to distract, comfort, and soothe traumatized children.

Reading a book is just the first step in building a strong relationship with children in our community. We support our first responders and believe this program helps to build a partnership with our most important community members, our kids. Our hope is that future generations of this community will be comfortable interacting with emergency responders in every capacity.

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