Pensacola Business Radio: Aj’s Bravehearts and The Destiny Benefit Concert

July 14, 2017 by Keith

Pensacola Business Radio

Pensacola Business Radio: Aj's Bravehearts and The Destiny Benefit Concert

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Anthony James “AJ” Fratto is a former United States Navy helicopter search & rescue swimmer, Blue Angel crew chief number #1 & underground community leader. AJ has been a touring musician & the poster boy (guest vocalist) of highly acclaimed & respected progressive metal band Queensryche & they’re 2009 release American Soldier. AJ is the leader of 501c3 charity AJs BraveHearts.

The Mission

July 11, 2013

To bring awareness, funding & hope to Homeless Veterans, Special needs / Underprivileged Children & Animal Rescues on a local level through the love and healing power of music.

Pensacola Business Radio: Spotlight Episode–Criminal Justice Consultant Dr. Richard M. Hough, Sr. / UWF

July 27, 2016 by Keith

Pensacola Business Radio

Pensacola Business Radio: Spotlight Episode--Criminal Justice Consultant Dr. Richard M. Hough, Sr. / UWF

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Dr. Richard M. Hough, Sr.

Homepage

With more than thirty years as an administrator, educator, and trainer in law enforcement, corrections, and juvenile justice, Dr. Richard Hough offers consulting and litigation support services in: criminal justice use of force, law enforcement/police policies and practices, jail policies and practices, juvenile justice and detention policies and practices.

Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice.

http://wuwf.org/post/two-uwf-professors-write-textbook-about-murder#stream/

Pensacola Business Radio-PURE H20 w/ Host Laurie Murphy, Brought to you by Emerald Coast Keeper

July 27, 2016 by Keith

Pensacola Business Radio

Pensacola Business Radio-PURE H20 w/ Host Laurie Murphy, Brought to you by Emerald Coast Keeper

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Host: Laurie Murphy

Executive Director/Coastkeeper

Emerald Coastkeeper

As a member of Waterkeepers Alliance, we strive to maintain drinkable, fishable, swimmable waters for our community.

You can start tuning in to “PURE H2O” every Wednesday at 9AM CST on Pensacola Business RadioX. Every Wednesday there will be a local discussion on important environmental points of interest. From clean energy to healthy water to environmental justice, education and much more.

For our first podcast, Laurie Murphy, Executive Director of Emerald Coastkeeper will be interviewing local educators and a non-profit organization “Harnessing Opportunity and Power of Education (HOPE) about the importance of supplemental STEM education and art/cultural education in underserved communities.

For more information on how you can be a guest, contact Laurie Murphy at laurie@emeraldcoastkeeper.org.

Founded in 1999, Emerald Coastkeeper is one of 240 (and counting) member organizations of the Waterkeeper Alliance. We are a grassroots organization that monitors four main watersheds in the Florida Panhandle. Our mission is to investigate, educate and protect our right to swimmable. fishable and drinkable water. We believe that healthy waterways are directly connected to healthy communities and healthy people.

In our four watersheds, you will find many springs, creeks, rivers, bayou’s, bays and of course, the Gulf of Mexico.

Pollution can happen anywhere, not just from large industries. Some of the greatest concerns in our region stem from residential pollution.

Some of the more common culprits are septic system failure, erosion and sedimentation, nutrient loading from fertilizers, red tide, heavy metals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, polychlorinated biphenyls, (PCBs) lead, mercury, animal wastes, industrial paint source discharge, oil spills, commercial vessel pollution, residential development, and household garbage.

Protecting our waterways and drinking water from contaminants is everyone’s responsibility. We can’t do it alone…we need your help!

Feel free to contact us if you want to volunteer or to report a problem. We look forward to creating a healthy community with you!

ITEN Wired Radio-Professional Development Episode

July 26, 2016 by Keith

ITEN Wired Radio

ITEN Wired Radio-Professional Development Episode

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Paul Carney/Navy Federal Credit Union

Paul works for Navy Federal as the Manager, Talent Acquisition. He is active in the Pensacola community, including service on the ITGULFCOAST board of directors. Paul earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from the University of Vermont and his Master’s in Business Administration from Sage Graduate School. He has over 25 years of experience as a leader and business owner using his IT and HR professional talents. As an entrepreneur, Paul helped start and sell three different organizations. Paul lives in Gulf Breeze, FL with his wife, Lisa and has two Gator children.

Warren Gibbs | Account Manager

T 850.462.1874 | M 407.590.4729 | wgibbs@TEKsystems.com

O 850.462.1870| F 850.462.1871

125 W Romana Street, Suite 510 (5^th floor), Pensacola, FL 32501

Our People Make IT Possible

People are at the heart of every successful business initiative. At TEKsystems, a leading provider of IT staffing, IT talent management and IT services, we understand people. Every year we deploy over 80,000 IT professionals at 6,000 client sites across North America, Europe and Asia. Our deep insights into the IT labor market enable us to help clients achieve their business goals—while optimizing their IT workforce strategies.

Chris Hendrick/Appriver

Entrepreneur Chris Hendricks is a software developer for AppRiver, instructor for Coder Dojo, http://coderdojoemeraldcoast.com/ as well as a founding partner in Workbase a co-working space that provides a la carte Wi-Fi, printing, mailbox and other services to the Pensacola area.http://workbase.us/conference-meeting-room/. Feel free to reach out to Chris all over the web working on various projects as chendricks850.

@chendricks850

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chendricks850

ITEN WIRED RADIO- KIDS IN TECHNOLOGY

July 12, 2016 by Keith

ITEN Wired Radio

ITEN WIRED RADIO- KIDS IN TECHNOLOGY

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ITEN Wired is a conference hosted by IT Gulf Coast and Florida West Economic Development Alliance. The annual summit provides networking and learning opportunities for executives, entrepreneurs, technology professionals and academia to foster local economic development efforts surrounding innovation, technology and entrepreneurship.

The ITEN Wired planning team is composed of volunteers from IT Gulf Coast, Florida West Economic Development Alliance, and other members of our local IT community.

Jim Rhodes (AppRiver), Director

Programming Committee

Kelly Reeser (Silver Bullet Technology), committee chair

Dallas Snider (UWF)

Brent Hutfless (Austal)

Sean O’Brien (Sean O’Brien Consulting, LLC)

Dave Dawson (UWF Innovation Institute)

Terry Enos (Navy Federal)

Harry Huelsbeck (Northrop Grumman)

Patrick G. Rooney (Coastal CXO Services)

Sponsorship Committee

Tina Wheeler (Mediacom), committee chair

Charles McCown (City of Gulf Breeze)

T.J. Edwards (Konica Minolta)

Jay Smith (Data Revolution)

Rhonda White

Bob Foster

Logistics Committee

Lindsay Ryman (Greater Pensacola Chamber), committee chair

Briton Smith (Cat Country / News Radio 1620)

Marketing Committee

Beth McClean (AppRiver), committee chair

Ann Novakowski

Keith Hoffert (Pensacola Business Radio)

Bryan McCall (Duncan McCall)

Smantha Merritt (Duncan McCall)

Janusz Chudzynski (UWF), mobile app development

ITEN Wired Radio: 6-28-16 Women In Technology

June 28, 2016 by Keith

ITEN Wired Radio

ITEN Wired Radio: 6-28-16 Women In Technology

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Guests:

Rhonda White and Bailee Bush/Sirius Technical Services

Gretchen Clarke and Cara Turpin/AppRiver

Peg David/H2 Performance Consulting, Inc.

Rhonda joined the Sirius business development team in September of 2014. Rhonda brings over 10 years’ experience in professional staffing in multiple roles such as recruiting, sales, customer service and human resources. Rhonda studied Healthcare Management at the University of Alabama and has 6 years of experience as an Operations Manager for a Fortune 500 company. When Rhonda is not at work she is involved with Fairhope High School and her community.

Bailee has been with Sirius Technical Services since 2010. She received her BS Degree in Biomedical Sciences from the University of South Alabama in May of 2014 and now works full time as a Technical Recruiter for Sirius. Bailee specializes in IT professional placement as well as different disciplines of Engineering. She is proving she has a keen eye for isolating the “right” employee for the customer.

She supports the company in many ways including developing marketing promotional and social media for the company.

Gretchen Clarke is a college graduate, technology professional, athlete, wife, daughter, sister, and mom. Currently, she leads the strategic partnerships division for AppRiver, an email and web security cloud service provider who is consistently recognized as one of Florida Trend’s Best Place to Work. Gretchen has over a decade of technology experience in various areas such as: ecommerce, interactive media, eLearning, software development, and project management. Gretchen also has experience in start-up environments where she directed organizational efforts that resulted in award-winning business practices and work cultures. She has also held positions in advertising, public relations, healthcare, customer service, and her favorite, Space Camp.

At AppRiver, one of Gretchen’s early endeavors was launching “AppRiver University” – the education entity that now guides all employee training and professional development programs combined with the company’s external Partner Certification Program. Over the last few years, she has been focusing on opportunities that expand AppRiver’s universal footprint and implementing global business strategies with the company’s largest strategic partners.

Gretchen holds a B.S. and M.S., earned All-American honors as an NCAA athlete, remains an aspiring coder, and is a Little League World Series Champion. Today, she serves on various boards and advisory councils and is an advocate for girls/women in STEM. She and her husband have a true partnership and are teaching their two daughters the value of hard work and to be brave. You can read more about her here and follow her on Twitter @iam_gretchen.

Peg David – H2 Performance Consulting (H2PC) Corporation, an INC 500 company, is a high-growth professional services enterprise founded in 2005 by consulting industry veterans and performance and portfolio management practitioners. H2PC is dedicated to assisting both public and private organizations improve the way they do business by converting strategy into measurable plans that drive performance. In the last four years, H2PC has expanded its core competencies in the areas of IT program management and project management, as well as IT portfolio management and IT performance management; and it has expanded its client base to government organizations providing IT services in the Medical Health Systems area such as the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Air Force Medical Operations Agency (AFMOA) and multiple contracts awarded through the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, Atlantic (SPAWAR SSC-LANT). H2PC is also providing IT expertise to notable commercial clients. H2PC is headquartered in Pensacola, Florida with professional staff also located in Washington, DC; Chicago, IL; Memphis, TN; Charleston, SC; and New Orleans, LA. H2PC is a Woman-Owned 8(a) Disadvantaged Small Business.

Pensacola Business Radio: 06-22-16- Guests-Dan Verda/Panhandle Warrior Partnership

June 22, 2016 by Keith

Pensacola Business Radio

Pensacola Business Radio: 06-22-16- Guests-Dan Verda/Panhandle Warrior Partnership

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Guests-Dan Verda/Panhandle Warrior Partnership

Dan Verda is the Executive Director of the Panhandle Warrior Partnership. He is responsible for ensuring that PWP has the capacity to accomplish its mission and program goals, as well as build community awareness for the challenges faced by the local Veteran population.

A 25-year veteran of the United States Marine Corps and naval aviator, Dan has flown multiple types of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft and has served in numerous leadership and command positions, to include command of a primary training squadron right here in the Panhandle’s own NAS Whiting Field. He is an Iraq War Veteran and has also served in contingency operations in such places as Bosnia, Albania, Central Africa, Pakistan, East Timor, throughout the Middle East, and Haiti.

Dan retired as a Colonel in 2015 and decided to make Northwest Florida his home because it is a veteran-friendly place with hospitable people and a family-friendly attitude. Dan enjoys working with the local community and service organizations to create awareness, build support, and successfully provide much needed services for our veterans.

PANHANDLE WARRIOR PARTNERSHIP HAS A SIMPLE GOAL:

Empower veterans.

Our mission is to empower warriors of Northwest Florida through a holistic program of community collaboration designed to connect warriors and their families to the local community through benefits, services, education, jobs, and housing.

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Pensacola Business Radio: 06.21.16-Guests: Mike Hodges / PGI Certified Consultant, Shannon Addison/Rizing Inc./Breadcrumbz

June 21, 2016 by Keith

Pensacola Business Radio

Pensacola Business Radio: 06.21.16-Guests: Mike Hodges / PGI Certified Consultant, Shannon Addison/Rizing Inc./Breadcrumbz

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Mike Hodges / PGI Certified Consultant

Shannon Addison/Rizing Inc./Breadcrumbz

About Shannon Addison

Shannon Addison is a “work-at-home” mom, military spouse, and mother of two amazing girls. Her mother (who was a teacher for 25 years) inspired her to create a product line that would positively impact the lives of children.

Her mom believed that everyone is given a voice to use for whatever purpose each person intends to pursue. The challenge, she said, was finding a way to use your voice for good. For Shannon, this is her voice.

Shannon’s Philosophy

Raising girls has provided a lot of insight about what lessons are important during the most critical growth years. Today there are a lot of products on the market that promote self-esteem, but not many that really target self-acceptance.

Throughout this journey with each of the Breadcrumbz, girls are not only shown how to acknowledge who they are with their own shortcomings or flaws, but are guided through a process that suggests how to embrace them and to celebrate the difference they make in their lives.

“I believe that true beauty exists in those things that differentiate us from everyone else. Through the process of developing self-acceptance, we gain empowerment…using the strengths that make each of us unique.”

Shannon Addison

Based in Pensacola, Florida, Become Your Best offers valuable coaching and mentoring services. We help clients better their lives. We teach individuals how to set goals, build teams, manage time, and more. Clients also have the ability to participate in our development programs. Each of our programs is designed to change how people work and think. In the end, each individual will know how to reach different goals and be a better person.

Meet Our Owner

The founder of our company is Mike Hodges. Mike is a Thinking Into Results (TIR) consultant, who is affiliated with the Proctor Gallagher Institute (PGI). The TIR program has helped him combine his experience in contract administration, employee training, sales, and business administration with his passion for personal growth and development.

Mike uses the same tools used by Bob Proctor, an industry leader in personal development. These techniques assist clients with improving their performance in all aspects of life. He customizes his program to fit each client’s unique needs, so they can achieve the results they desire. Individuals will also be able to answer several key questions, such as

• Why can’t I achieve my goals?

• Why do I progress for short periods of time and then revert to my previous behaviors?

• How can I meet and exceed my goals and make lasting, permanent, and positive changes in my life?

Past Careers

Mike holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Frostburg State University and a Master’s degree in Management from Florida State University. He has spent most of his professional career in the insurance sector in both the government and private sector. Mike has worked as a federal government contract specialist and program analyst, an agent for a private health and life insurance agency, and an office manager for an independent medical practice.

PGI was formed by Bob Proctor, a legendary leader in the personal development industry for over 50 years. Bob Proctor started PGI with his former student, Sandy Gallagher. PGI’s mission is to share the secrets of personal and business growth and development that Bob has showcased during his remarkable career. Mike is proud to be affiliated with PGI as a certified Thinking Into Results (TIR) consultant.

Seminars & Training SessionsLet Mike work with your employees or students. He is available for speaking engagements, seminars, and training sessions. He can work with clients individually or in groups. Contact us today to learn more about his services.

“I have to admit that I was a bit skeptical about the program when I started. My “logical” mind had a hard time accepting some of the concepts that Mike presented. But with his guidance (and a lot of patience) I came to understand that the concepts were perfectly logical. Mike was able to connect the “theory” of the PGI principles to real-world application, and in doing so, taught me that all the “logic” that I was holding on to so tightly was a result of several deeply ingrained paradigms that I had developed over the years. Mike has shown me how to free myself from the barriers that I have placed on my own potential, and that it’s actually possible to “re-program” my thinking in order to live a more successful life. This has been a remarkable discovery, and the implications impact every part of my life including work, relationships, and self-image. I will forever be grateful to Mike for walking me through this process, and I am convinced that every person can benefit from his mentorship!”

– Zac M. (Pensacola, Florida)

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ITEN Wired Radio Ep 3: Sponsorships and Why You Want to Be one!!

June 2, 2016 by Keith

ITEN Wired Radio

ITEN Wired Radio Ep 3: Sponsorships and Why You Want to Be one!!

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GUESTS:

TJ EDWARDS

Named Account Manager

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.

3 West Garden Street Ste. 341 Pensacola, FL 32502

Office: 850-316-4021

Mobile: 850-313-2412

Donovan C. Chau, Ph.D.

Director, Strategy and Engagement

Center for Research and Economic Opportunity

University of West Florida

220 W. Garden Street, Suite 303

Pensacola, Florida 32502

(626) 344-5627 | www.uwf.edu/creo

Dr. Donovan C. Chau is director of strategy and engagement at the University of West Florida’s Center for Research and Economic Opportunity. Since 2014, he has overseen multiple economic development initiatives, including grant programs aimed at tying industry as well as the nonprofit and public sectors closer to the University. In addition, since early 2015 Dr. Chau has served as executive director of Innovation Coast, a nonprofit alliance of technology and knowledge-based companies and organizations in Northwest Florida. Through this role, he liaises extensively with the region’s industry leaders to understand talent development needs and develop solutions to grow these industry sectors. Between 1996 and 2005, Dr. Chau earned a B.A. in literature and government from Claremont McKenna College, an M.S. in defense and strategic studies from Missouri State University, and a Ph.D. in politics and international relations from the University of Reading (UK).

Sean O’Brien

Delivering Next Generation IT Solutions

CSRA delivers a broad range of innovative, next-generation IT solutions and professional services to help our customers modernize their legacy systems, protect their networks and assets, and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of mission-critical functions for our warfighters and our citizens. Read more about our brands.

Committed to Our Country and Communities

Whether we’re helping our U.S. government customers meet their mission and operational challenges or working to address critical needs within our local communities, we bring the same level of passion and commitment, developing solutions that meet or exceed the challenge.Read about our approach to corporate citizenship.

Jim Rhodes / AppRiver

So what does being phenomenal mean for you? It means you can try out any of our services at no charge for 30 days and make sure they’re right for your business. It means you can cancel your service at any time without penalties. And it means you will deal with a well-trained, experienced team of AppRiver employees – available all day, every day – from your first call and every call thereafter. All of that means you’ll have fewer issues and that the ones you do have will be resolved quickly and accurately. Our job is simply to make your business better.

But just because it’s simple doesn’t mean it’s easy. We’ve worked hard to earn the trust of over 47,000 customers worldwide, protecting 10 million mailboxes and earning a 93-percent customers retention rate. We’re still working hard to provide the best customer service in the business because keeping our customers happy today (and tomorrow) is all that matters!

Founded: April 2, 2002

Corporate Headquarters: Gulf Breeze, FL

EMEA Headquarters: Lupfig, CH

Offices: Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Barcelona, Spain

Employees: 250+