Scott Gragg

Scott Gragg, Former NFL Player and current Principal for McNary High School, talks about his journey a bit and what he has learned about leadership in his years. He talks about the importance of avoiding micromanaging and giving freedom and trust to those who work with you. He also shares some insights about his journey as a parent of 2 very different kids.

Jim Seymour talks about his long career helping communities with Catholic Community services and how his life changed thanks to a man who believed in him enough to promise him work if he committed to educating himself. Truly an inspiring story about determination.

Tom Hoffert, CEO of Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, talks about his journey through his career in the private sector on to nonprofits and focusing on helping small, local businesses thrive in his area.If you'd like to learn more about what Tom does with Salem Chamber, you can visit their website: salemchamber.orgTom also hosts a podcast with the Salem Chamber, you can find more info at salemchamber.org/podcast

Jessica Howard, President of Chemeketa Community College, Shares about her journey through multiple degrees and searching in her career to land where she is today. She also hares a lot about the new Bachelor of Applied Sciences degree that they just offered which was created to make a more meaningful degree focused on real work experience in their chosen field. If you'd like to learn more about what Chemeketa has to offer, check out their website: chemeketa.edu 

Dan Kohler, Keizer City Council Member and Owner of Professional Preneeds, talks about his important work in the city and how he became the man he is today. He gives advice on surprises he faced in multiple areas and also talks about determination.

Pat Bailey, 2-time National Championship Baseball Coach and current Multi-Area director for Fellowship of Christian Athletes, talks with us about his keys to success and how learned to see his job truly as education. If you'd like to learn from a successful coach, you should definitely. listen to this episode!

Soraida Cross is a Keizer City Councilor and the General Manager of the Hotel Salem. She talks about her what she learned starting from the bottom rung of the ladder and moving up to more important positions within the same company. She also talks about the importance of civics and learning to know your limits in capacity for work.If you'd like more info on The Hotel Salem, visit their website: hotelsalemoregon.comYou can also contact Soraida with her City Councilor Email: [email protected]

Louis and Leslie Risewick own Aj's Hideaway Bar & Grill and also the KBZY (1490AM) radio station. They talk about their lives growing up and their beliefs about what business is about and how to serve the community through their local businesses.If you'd like to learn more about them, you can go to their radio station's website: KBZY.comor their restaurant's website: ajshideaway.com

Fred Broadwater is a native Oregonian, retired National Guardsmen, and Keizer Post 17 Commander of The American Legion. One of his favorite parts of his post is the Boys State program where high schoolers all gather to practice forming municipalities and government structures from scratch! The kids learn valuable lessons about how to be involved with their local government and the decision-making involved in it!If you'd like to learn more about The American Legion of Oregon, visit their website: orlegion.org

Zak Stone is a photographer that does wonderful work and specializes in capturing the essence of landscapes and the outdoors for himself and his clients. He talks about how he got started in it all and gives advice for newcomers to the craft as well as business owners looking to get the most out of their imaging.You can find him on instagram @zakstonephotographyOr his website: zakstonephotography.com