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TMBS E127: VP & CPO, IBM Public Cloud

November 24, 2020 by Sam Harrell

Tucson Business Radio

TMBS E127: VP & CPO, IBM Public Cloud

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In a recent survey from IBM, nearly 30% of U.S. consumers noted that despite the pandemic, they are planning to visit a store before year-end and expect to see new precautions in place, such as enforced social distancing. And while 28% of consumers have shopped online for curbside pickup during the pandemic, another 19% plan to continue shopping this way even after the pandemic is over – signifying a long-term trend.

About Aki:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/akilesh-aki-v-duvvur-0672a42/

Aki Duvvur, Vice President & Chief Product Officer, IBM Public Cloud

Aki Duvvur has held various leadership positions within IBM’s Cloud organization since January 2010. Roles have included: VP Cloud & Cognitive, North America, Cloud Platform for North America, Cloud Innovation and Enablement, Global Cloud Strategy, and Integration Executive for the SoftLayer Acquisition. Aki’s current role is as VP & CPO, IBM Public Cloud.

 Prior to joining the IBM Cloud team, he was Acquisition Executive for IBM’s Novus and Softek acquisitions and Business Leader in North-East Europe based in Zurich. Prior to IBM’s acquisition of Novus, Aki was CTO for Novus Consulting Group. 

 Aki holds a patent for “method and system for determining a management complexity factor for delivering services in an environment” (United States 7979513) – issued July 12, 2011.

 His education includes a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Minnesota.

CAW E9: AGILITY Innovation’s Drew Kallestad & Ken Sloan

November 20, 2020 by Sam Harrell

Tucson Business Radio

CAW E9: AGILITY Innovation's Drew Kallestad & Ken Sloan

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DREW KALLESTAD & KEN SLOAN
Drew Kallestad: Founder, Chief Strategy Officer
Ken Sloan: Founder, Chief Growth Officer

AGILITY Innovation Partners

16750 Amberstone Way
Parker, CO ZIP: 80134
Email: Drew: dkallestad@agilitydcs.com Ken: ksloan@agilityhda.com Phone: 303.881.1872

Drew Kallestad: Founder, Chief Strategy Officer

Drew founded AGILITY in 2018, armed with over three decades of executive experience in healthcare, ranging from employee benefit consulting & health risk management to healthcare finance & employee engagement.

A truth seeker and business connector, Drew has successfully guided innovation launches in health data analytics, payment integrity, direct primary care, and improved health outcomes fields. Pre-Agility, Drew served as Executive VP at CoBiz Insurance. As the senior member of the division, he led the transformation of the Employee Benefits team. The firm tripled in size during that time.

Today, Drew’s most invigorating “innovation workstation” isn’t behind a desk or a laptop, but up at his Colorado mountain getaway, skiing, hiking, snowshoeing, and fly fishing.

Ken Sloan: Founder, Chief Growth Officer

Ken has successfully launched multiple innovations in health technology, insurance technology, and has experience leading teams that have played a key role in transforming healthcare and wellbeing in America.

He started this pursuit as an early adopter of consumer-driven health plans/ consumerism in healthcare in the early 2000s and moved into behavior change and driving innovation in health insurance for key stakeholder groups. Prior to co-founding AGILITY, Ken served as the Vice President of Growth and Distribution at Vitality Group, a leading global behavior change health tech company.

Originally from the Chicago area, Ken and his family now live in Evergreen Colorado. He enjoys everything outdoors, spending time with kids, grandkids, and the family’s Black Labrador, Teddy.

About the Business

Since its inception in October 2017, Nice Healthcare (one of Agility Innovation Partners’ key initiatives) has focused on making primary care affordable and accessible to people who historically have not had access to care, either for cost concerns, convenience, or other factors. Nice clinicians currently provide healthcare services for over 200 small businesses that encompass 30,000+ members.

Nice’s goal is to enable its care team to treat as many medical conditions as possible. By expanding its offering to include over 550 acute and chronic medications free of charge as well as virtual physical therapy to address the musculoskeletal needs of its patients, Nice is broadening the ways members engage with their Nice provider. Genevieve Swenson, co-Founder and COO, and FNP elaborate. “We want every one of our members to know that we are in their corner. Whether they are healthy, have the sniffles, or are managing chronic health conditions, a Nice healthcare provider is going to be able to engage with them and help them accomplish their goals. Expanding our prescription formulary and adding access to licensed physical therapists are the two newest examples of how we are broadening ways we can help.”

Host

Matt Nelson: Senior Vice President, Crest Insurance Group
Matt is a Senior Vice President at Crest Insurance Group in Tucson, consulting with companies to identify and implement insurance, risk management, and employee benefits solutions. With more than a 15 years of industry experience, he has served as a keynote speaker on the healthcare industry, leadership, workplace culture and risk management for professional organizations throughout Southern Arizona, including the City of Tucson, Greater Tucson Leadership, the Financial Executives and Affiliates of Tucson, and the CEO Roundtable of Tucson.

Matt is an active member in the Tucson community, having served as a Non-Commissioned Officer in the Arizona Army National Guard and volunteering with multiple local organizations, including as Treasurer and a Big Brother with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Southern Arizona, a volunteer with the United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona, Chair of the Pima County JTED’s Business and Industry Council, a builder with Habitat for Humanity and many other local youth charities.
Email: mnelson@crestins.com
Phone: 520.784.7636
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mattrnelson2

TMBS E126: Dr. Hunter Cherwick, Ophthalmologist

November 20, 2020 by Sam Harrell

Tucson Business Radio

TMBS E126: Dr. Hunter Cherwick, Ophthalmologist

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About Dr. Cherwek:

Dr. Hunter Cherwek is a global ophthalmologist with a specific career interest on how training and technologies can be used to eliminate avoidable blindness in low-resource communities around the world.

Dr. Cherwek received his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of North Carolina (UNC) Chapel Hill and his medical degree from Duke University.

After his transitional year at Scripps Hospital, he completed his residency in ophthalmology at Emory University, where he was elected Chief Resident.

Immediately upon graduating from Emory, Hunter joined Orbis International, where he was able to lecture and work in over 20 countries aboard the Flying Eye Hospital and help build the organization’s award-winning telemedicine platform, Cybersight.

After working with Orbis International, he was based in Beijing, China, for six years, working with Alcon as the Medical Director of Strategic Markets to help improve surgical training efforts and access to quality cataract care in Asia and Russia.

Most recently, Dr. Cherwek has returned to Orbis International to continue to support its clinical training efforts and patient care programs as Vice President, Clinical Services.

For more information please visit www.orbis.org     

TMBS E125: Jason Gaughan, Band of America.

November 18, 2020 by Sam Harrell

Tucson Business Radio

TMBS E125: Jason Gaughan, Band of America.

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Approaching the holidays with a plan can help you stay on top of your expenses and make the most of your money.

 Jason Gaughan is currently the Consumer Card Product Executive at Bank of America.

His responsibilities include ensuring that consumer card products and services meet the financial needs of our clients, driving responsible growth by implementing strategies that align to our core principles, and managing the profitability of the business.

Jason leads a team of associates who are committed to delivering a best in class product for our customers. 

Jason began his career at Bank of America in 1994. He joined the management team in 1996 and since then has held a wide range of management positions in Product, Credit Risk Management, Marketing, Credit Operations and Customer Service Operations.

Prior to joining Bank of America, Jason held management positions at First National Bank of Omaha.

Jason graduated from the University of Nebraska where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, with a concentration in Finance.

Jason is actively involved in the community by supporting Kennett Parks and Recreation, Ronald McDonald House and Food Bank of Delaware.

He formerly served on the Executive Board of United Way of Delaware. Jason and his wife Susan, live in Avondale, Pennsylvania with their two children.

TMBS E124: Bill Oxford, the American Legion

November 18, 2020 by Sam Harrell

Tucson Business Radio

TMBS E124: Bill Oxford, the American Legion

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ABOUT BILL OXFORD

Vietnam War veteran James W. “Bill” Oxford was elected national commander of the nearly 2 million-member American Legion on August 29, 2019, in Indianapolis, during the organization’s 101st national convention. He has been a member of the nation’s largest veterans’ organization since 1986.

A native of Lenoir, N.C., Oxford is a paid-up-for- life member and past commander of Post 29 in Lenoir. He served as department (state) commander of the North Carolina American Legion from 2010 to 2011.

A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Oxford was an aviation electronic technician for the A-6 Intruder and served in Vietnam during his initial enlistment. After being discharged as a sergeant in 1970, Oxford joined the North Carolina National Guard. He subsequently attended officer’s candidate school and transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve, where he ultimately retired as a colonel after more than 34 years of military service.

An active volunteer with several organizations, Oxford is a member of Masonic lodge-York and Scottish Rite. His theme as national commander of The American Legion is “a foundation for the future,” as the organization advances through its second century of service.

About the Legion

Membership.

Recent legislation has made it possible for more than 4 million additional veterans to join The American Legion.

The American Legion is the nation’s largest veterans’ service organization with nearly two million members and more than 12,000 posts worldwide.

Legionnaires are involved in the community-based support of veterans, service members, and their families. The American Legion is strongly committed to helping veterans and military families with its outreach programs and lobbying efforts, as a new generation of returning veterans reintegrate into the community.

For more information go to www.legion.org

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

November 13, 2020 by Sam Harrell

Tucson Business Radio

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

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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.

Forty-Niner Golf & CC – Tucson’s Hidden Jewel

TMBS E123: Jeremy Walters, Republic Services

November 13, 2020 by Sam Harrell

Tucson Business Radio

TMBS E123: Jeremy Walters, Republic Services

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November 14th is America Recycles Day

Six out of Ten Americans are worried About the Future of the Environment. In fact a new survey Reveals Respondents are Reevaluating their Eco-Friendly Habits as a Result of the Pandemic …. but it’s also helping them change their eco-friendly habits, according to this new survey commissioned by Republic Services, a leader in recycling and solid-waste disposal.

GUEST:

Jeremy Walters:

Jeremy Walters serves as a sustainability ambassador for Republic Services, an industry leader in U.S. recycling and non-hazardous waste.

Jeremy helps to develop and execute recycling education programs and serves as a spokesperson for Republic’s nationwide “Recycling Simplified” education campaign.

He joined Republic in May 2016 and has a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies with a minor in solar and renewable energy.

For more information please visit: www.republicservices.com

MFUP E2: Quanah Parker Coahran and Taylor Suhy

November 12, 2020 by Sam Harrell

Tucson Business Radio

MFUP E2: Quanah Parker Coahran and Taylor Suhy

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GUESTS:

Quanah Parker Coahran

Quanah Parker Coahran Graduated cosmetology school in 82 while a single parent of two children and caretaker of the elderly live in grandfather.

She began her career at Great waves hair salon, where she met her husband, Kurt. They later opened their salon on December 5th, 1989, in Trail Dust Town and succeeded for 17 years.

A second salon in the famous Broadway Village with her eldest daughter and fellow hairdresser, Keila Womack, presently resides in their 3rd location. During Quanna’s career, she and her husband had an additional two children, which grew into four children and nine grandchildren. Quanah, a name given in great reverence to her Comanche heritage and namesake, last prominent Comanche chief, Quanah Parker, much like the man he was, a warrior, hero, servant, great leader, caretaker, and peacemaker, she resembled in femininity.

Quanah served many through her passion for helping women who had struggled with abuse and loss much like herself. She used her talent in hair to give back however possible. She was written up for her service in a newspaper article for giving her time, free hair services, and counsel to abused women and children at the hands of Hope, Teen Challenge, Miracle Center, amongst others.

Quanah is an overcomer and uses her abilities to reach beyond her family-owned salon walls in any way possible.

She has mastered the craft with additional education and takes any opportunity to strengthen her career. In addition to serving the community, she has done hair and make up for passed on clients in the Morgue, commercial sets, traveled to Hong Kong to do hair, and has trained about 60 up and coming hairdressers throughout her 38 years of cosmetology.

As of June 2020, she suddenly lost her soulmate, lover, best friend, business partner, father of her children, and family patriarch. She continues to do hair, and despite all, she has lost. Quanah is a survivor of life and isn’t going anywhere, Tucson!

Taylor Suhy

Taylor Suhy, in his young 24 years of age, has already turned his four-year hair experience into an empire of wealth.  

As a ‘Blonding’ specialist in the Valley of Phoenix, Az, he has managed to make a 6 figure income doing only blonde techniques!  

His creative charm and drive have opened up many doors, including existing with the Beauty Cartel, which is unheard of for such a new stylist.  
Because of his entrepreneurial spirit, he is also coaching local hairdressers in his area on making efficient money in finding value within oneself, creating a unique brand of identity, and encouragement to continually pursue education and master the craft of hair design.  
Taylor’s future is looking brighter than ever, and he hopes to share the sunshine with his contagious positivity and pursuits for growth. 

HOST:

Keila Womack,
Co-owner Up Beauty Products, Stylist & owner Kurt & Quanah hair Salon
Tucson, Arizona
(520) 955-0389
Keila79@yahoo.com
http://redcoatewritings.blogspot.com

Keila Womack is currently an educator for The Beauty Cartel that specializes in the one and only to date, organic and patterned hair growth products along with styling aids to assist women and men with thin-fragile hair. Keila is a working cosmetologist in her family-owned hair studio, Kurt And Quanna Salon. Keila has been doing hair since 2000 on the eastside of Tucson, Arizona. She educates for “White Sands Hair product” based out of Orange Country California, the product has been used on the backstage of “Dancing With The Stars” along with 97% of CBS studios in Hollywood including the hit movie, “Bride Wars”. She has been educating on behalf of the product line since 2007 and continues to educate for the company when requested The company referred Keila Womack to the company InStyler for an interview in 2015 where she interviewed for an infomercial and conquered the role of teaching the company the ins and outs of the chemical breakdown and product knowledge of the product line all the while being featured in one of Intyler’s infomercials.

In addition to her zealous pursuit in the beauty business, Keila is an aspiring artist, poet, and singer/songwriter in Tucson, Az. In 2010 her original song, “So Sweet” won a spot on a compilation album in an online competition. She consistently updates her blog with poetry at http://redcoatewritings.blogspot.com, and sells her original oil paintings 0n beautywithkwomack.myshopify.com. Keila is in continuous pursuit of lyricism through music (http://www.reverbnation.com/keilawomack) and her love for poetry and art.

In 2015 Keila Womack published her own Poetry/Art Book titled Painted Poetry. Her book is a colorful collection of art-infused poems which she considers symbolic art. The Poet pours words of emotion in lines of poetry while bringing the essence of thoughts to life with a visual inspiration of her very own oil paintings.

Ron Reynolds, Managing Partner of the Beauty Cartel LLC
The Beauty Cartel LLC
602 NW Center Street
Kingston, OK 73439
580-564-6515
ronbeautycartel@gmail.com

I am a native Arizonan who grew up all up and down the Colorado River. My mother was a stylist and my father owned a construction company. I used to ask my mom if she needed a shampoo boy because it was a lot easier than being in 115-degree heat. I only won that battle half the battle-half-the time. So I can give a great shampoo or pour your concrete slabs for you.

I moved to Phoenix as a teenager and attended high school and college there. I started a career in sales and marketing that led me to being in international franchising and mergers. I spent five years in Europe franchising there.

Upon my return to the states, we began franchising salons and that brought me back to my roots in the salon industry. First, we were distributors and then we became manufacturers focusing on the fine thin, and thinning hair market. We started on a journey in the hair restoration market that has since led to four US patents with four more pending. We feel we the most effective topical hair growth product on the market.

WUTS E3: Susan C Bennett, The Voice of Siri

November 4, 2020 by Sam Harrell

Tucson Business Radio

WUTS E3: Susan C Bennett, The Voice of Siri

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Susan C. Bennett
Speaker, Voice Actor, Singer
Susan Bennett Voices & Vocals
4805 Brinkley Lane
Atlanta, GA 30342
susan@susancbennett.com
WUTS Susan C Bennett – AKA Siri
www.SusanCBennett.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter |

Meet Susan Bennett, the speaker every iPhone owner will be raving about before and after your event. She’s the original voice of Siri and the most famous voice in the world. We’ve all heard speakers that are good, but spectacular aligns with your brand. By the way, you can book Susan Bennett to speak and your attendees will be counting down the days leading up to your event.

Susan Bennett was born in Burlington, Vermont, and attended high school at Clinton Central School in Clinton, New York. In 1967, she enrolled in Pembroke College and graduated in 1971 from Brown University after the two schools merged. While in college, Susan concentrated her studies in the classics and intended to become a teacher but acted in Sock and Buskin theatrical productions as a member of a jazz band and was a singer with the “Chattertocks” a cappella group

As a popular voice-over artist and singer, Susan has appeared on hundreds of radio and TV commercials for such clients as McDonald’s, Macy’s, Goodyear, Papa John’s, Fisher-Price, and more.

She has done her share of nationally televised programs including the “The Mariah Carey Merriest Christmas Special,” “The Queen Latifah Show,” CNN, “Showbiz Tonight,” “The Jack & Triumph Show,” the new “To Tell the Truth,” and she read the Top Ten list for David Letterman.

Host:

Kim Adair
CMO and Founder
Women Under the Sun-AZ, LLC.

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.

“What made me successful in each of my ventures, was my ability to market my own businesses. I like to have fun. I think in the margins. I am always trying to think how I can turn an experience into something new and creative that will make people think”.

Kim likes to camp and canoe. Her favorite string instrument is the cello and aspires to learn to play someday. She would like to travel the world.