Podcasts about ycdc

Join today's podcast as YCDC Executive Director Lisa Hurley as she sits and gives an update on what's happening. From quality-of-life initiatives to small business work, YCDC has been busy!  HOST:  Emily Perry This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.  .. TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo FACEBOOK:  facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/  .. TEAM: Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director  Emily Perry, Host   Austin Pistulka, Producer from Max Country/KOOL Radio

Deb has retired and although she will never be replaced, we welcome Janeen Sorenson to the YCDC team! Janeen is excited to jump in and get started with us here at the YCDC.    HOST:  Emily Perry This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.  .. TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo FACEBOOK:  facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/  .. TEAM: Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director  Emily Perry, Host   Austin Pistulka, Producer from Max Country/KOOL Radio

In this unique podcast, we bring Anthony Hodson on. Anthony is pursuing a degree in Sports Management with a masters in Organizational Leadership. He also works at the YCDC as the Development Support Specialist. He talks about what it is like to come to the community from California, and shares insights on the county from an outside point of view.   HOST:  Emily Perry This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.  .. TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo FACEBOOK:  facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/  .. TEAM: Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director  Emily Perry, Host   Austin Pistulka, Producer from Max Country/KOOL Radio

This episode we bring back Doug Rood, who was recently awarded with the YCDC's Impact award. Take a listen to see why we found him so deserving!   HOST:  Emily Perry This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.  .. TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo FACEBOOK:  facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/  .. TEAM: Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director  Emily Perry, Host   Austin Pistulka, Producer from Max Country/KOOL Radio

Stephen Postier is the Senior Vice President and York Branch Manager for Henderson State Bank. On top of his day job, he is also involved in a multitude of organizations and groups such as York County Community Coalition, Rotary, York Young Professions, York County Human Trafficking Task Force, and is active on the YCDC board. Stephen also currently sits on York's City Council, and is passionate for the growth and health of York. Him and his wife, Monica, own and operate K-9 Kennels and are always staying busy!   HOST:  Emily Perry This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.  .. TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo FACEBOOK:  facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/  .. TEAM: Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director  Emily Perry, Host   Austin Pistulka, Producer from Max Country/KOOL Radio

For this episode, host Emily Perry takes the time to talk about the current YCDC membership campaign. Going into detail about what a membership entails and how these funds support the corporation, Emily urges listeners to consider becoming a member.   HOST:  Emily Perry This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.  .. TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo FACEBOOK:  facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/  .. TEAM: Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director  Emily Perry, Host   Austin Pistulka, Producer from Max Country/KOOL Radio

Thank you for tuning in to our 90th episode! Today, we have a fantastic guest with us. Lisa Hurley, Executive Director with YCDC joins the podcast! The YCDC has done a lot of great things this past year such as housing efforts, business assistance with growth and expansion, and talent recruitment and retainment initiatives. Listen to hear a first-hand account from Hurley about YCDC's 2023 impact!   HOST:  Emily Perry This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.  .. TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo FACEBOOK:  facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/  .. TEAM: Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director  Emily Perry, Host   Austin Pistulka, Producer from Max Country/KOOL Radio

Lisa Hurley sits down with host Emily Perry to discuss what the YCDC is currently working on. From workforce to business retention and expansion efforts, the YCDC works tirelessly to support the business community. Listen as they chat about what programming they offer and what is upcoming in the Economic Development world.   HOST:  Emily Perry This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.  .. TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo FACEBOOK:  facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/  .. TEAM: Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director  Emily Perry, Host   Austin Pistulka, Producer from Max Country/KOOL Radio

The YCDC has been tirelessly working to solve our housing needs in York County. We recently kicked off a fundraising campaign with the goal of raising $500,000, ensuring that we get a 1 million grant for a housing revolving loan fund to create new housing units in York County. To make a donation, contact Lisa Hurley at lhurley@yorkdevco.com or 402-362-3333 or visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/news-and-media/p/item/52089/request-for-donations! for more information.

Sometimes it's about keeping a good thing a good thing. Jesse Thieman, Operations Manager at Cyclonaire, sits down with YCDC to share his story of career pursuits and settling down in Nebraska. Thieman shares how small town life means real community, how his work impacts more everyday things than you'd think, and why getting involved with the local schools is always rewarding. Because it's about making a positive impact.  HOST:  Emily Perry This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.  .. TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo FACEBOOK:  facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/  .. TEAM: Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director  Emily Perry, Host   Mitchell Roush, Producer 

Sometimes it's about showing up every day. YCDC sits down with Tristan Perry, York County Diversion Officer, to hear his heartland story. Perry shares how investing in the community's youth is always the right thing to do, the benefits small town life, and why cheese should be its own food group. Because it's about making the place you love even better.  HOST:  Emily Perry This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.  .. TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo FACEBOOK:  facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/  .. TEAM: Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director  Emily Perry, Host   Mitchell Roush, Producer 

Sometimes home is the place it always has been. Cindi Nickel, Owner of Coldwell Banker NHS Real Estate, sits down with YCDC to share her York story. Nickel shares how thriving in a career and having family close makes all the difference in the heartland. Because it's about doing what love and being with your people. HOST:  Emily Perry This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.  .. TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo FACEBOOK:  facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/  .. TEAM: Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director  Emily Perry, Host   Mitchell Roush, Producer 

Sometimes you know what you're meant to do. YCDC sits down with Taylor Samek, York County Sheriff Deputy, to hear his story of law enforcement and community connection. Samek shares why he knew early on where his career to take him and how he's able to serve a greater purpose. Because it's all about helping people.  HOST:  Emily Perry This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.  .. TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo FACEBOOK:  facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/  .. TEAM: Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director  Emily Perry, Host   Mitchell Roush, Producer 

Sometimes you end up right where you need to be. Doug Rood, Operational Excellence Manager at Collins Aerospace, stops by to share his story with YCDC. Doug shares his passion for STEM work, the meaning behind his work, and the merits of a good road trip. Because believing in what you do matters. HOST:  Emily Perry This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.  .. TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo FACEBOOK:  facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/  .. TEAM: Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director  Emily Perry, Host   Mitchell Roush, Producer 

Sometimes you plant roots in a surprising place. YCDC welcomes back Heather Hultgrien, CEO of Renewed Horizon, back to the podcast. Heather shares her vision for strengthening supports for families, her career journey from public education to adoption advocacy, and her appreciation for small town life . Because making a difference in the right place matters.    HOST:  Emily Perry   This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.  .. TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo FACEBOOK:  facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/  .. TEAM: Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director  Emily Perry, Host   Mitchell Roush, Producer 

Sometimes your career grows beyond what you'd expect. Sue Crawford, York City Administrator, sits down with YCDC to share her story of bold professional opportunity. From teaching political science at Creighton University, to earning a seat at the Nebraska State Legislature, to now serving the public in York -- Crawford knows first-hand the meaningful impact to be made at the civic level. Because making the community stronger is more than job, it's a livelihood.    HOST:  Emily Perry   This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.  .. TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo FACEBOOK:  facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/  .. TEAM: Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director  Emily Perry, Host   Mitchell Roush, Producer 

Sometimes it just feels like home. YCDC welcomes Kelly Fike, Math & Entrepreneurship Teacher at York Middle School, to the 17-County Podcast. From being raised in a family of educators, to venturing to York College as a student, to bringing her family back to York not once but twice -- Fike understands the importance of not only going where you're needed, but building something meaningful along the way. Because when you know it's right, you make it happen.    HOST:  Emily Perry   This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.  .. TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo FACEBOOK:  facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/  .. TEAM: Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director  Emily Perry, Host   Mitchell Roush, Producer 

Sometimes it's about investing in the heartland. YCDC kicks-off another season of the 17-County Podcast by welcoming new host, Emily, as she sits down to chat with Executive Director Lisa Hurley and Business Manager Deb Heskett. Whether it's treasuring family memories built through small town living or innovation towards the next big county venture — these ladies are all about community.   HOST:  Emily Perry   This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.  .. TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo FACEBOOK:  facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/  .. TEAM: Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director  Emily Perry, Host   Mitchell Roush, Producer 

Sometimes you know you're meant to lead. YCDC sits down with Tyler Herman, Assistant Principal & Activities Director for York Public Schools, to hear his story. Whether it's leading the wrestling program at Amherst or stepping up as an administrator, Herman understands the importance of investing in students. Because it's all about leadership, consistency, and making a difference.    HOST:  Derek Dauel   This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.  .. TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo FACEBOOK:  facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/  .. TEAM: Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director  Derek Dauel, Host   Mitchell Roush, Producer 

Sometimes you know what you're meant to do. Scott Yates, P.E./Health Teacher at McCool Junction Public Schools, sits down with YCDC to share his story international travels and coaching. Whether it's finding opportunities in Australia or teaching in the heartland, Yates understands the impact of teaching. Because it's all about investing in the community.    HOST:  Derek Dauel   This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.  .. TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo FACEBOOK:  facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/  .. TEAM: Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director  Derek Dauel, Host   Mitchell Roush, Producer 

Sometimes everything falls into place. YCDC sits down with Jason Heitz, York High School Principal, to hear his story of journeying through education. Whether it's stepping-up at small, rural schools or helping to lead YPS through the days of the pandemic, Heitz knows first-hand the impact a good educator can make. Because it's all about school, community, and family.    HOST:  Derek Dauel   This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.  .. TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo FACEBOOK:  facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/  .. TEAM: Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director  Derek Dauel, Host   Mitchell Roush, Producer 

Sometimes you land in the right spot and it all makes sense. Chad Mattox, YMS Social Studies Teacher & Multi-Sport Coach, sits down with YCDC to share his story. Whether it's coaching college students on the wrestling mat, coordinating softball tournaments, or sharing his love of podcasts, Mattox understands that family and community are everything. Because positive energy goes a long way to making home feel like home.   HOST:  Derek Dauel   This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.  .. TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo FACEBOOK:  facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/  .. TEAM: Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director  Derek Dauel, Host   Mitchell Roush, Producer  

Sometimes your career takes unexpected turns and it works out. YCDC is joined by Heartland Community Schools' Guidance Counselor, Micah Sundberg, to hear his Nebraska story. Whether it's teaching in a science classroom or leading a group of students out onto the court, Sundberg knows what makes small town schools and communities special. Because at the end of the day, it's all about making an impact in the lives of students.    HOST:  Derek Dauel   This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.  .. TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo FACEBOOK:  facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/  .. TEAM: Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director  Derek Dauel, Host   Mitchell Roush, Producer  

Sometimes small town life is everything. YCDC kicks-off another season by sitting down with Mr. Cody Wallinger, McCool Junction Public Schools newest Principal. Whether its dishing on the latest football news or sharing insights on philosophy, Wallinger understands that people are the secret to a strong community. Because knowing where you're supposed to be and making it count matters.    HOST:  Derek Dauel   This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.  .. TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo FACEBOOK:  facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/  .. TEAM: Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director  Derek Dauel, Host   Mitchell Roush, Producer  

Sometimes it's as simple as knowing where you want to be. YCDC closes out the season by sitting down with lifelong York County resident, Randy Obermier. Whether it's extending the legacy of a 100+ year old business in York Boot and Repair or civic leadership as County Commissioner —Obermier knows what makes this corner of the heartland special. Because appreciating the place you call home is what it's all about.    HOST:  Derek Dauel   This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.  .. TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo FACEBOOK:  facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/  .. TEAM: Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director  Derek Dauel, Host + Development Coordinator  Mitchell Roush, Producer  

Sometimes you say yes to an opportunity and you strap in for a fun ride. YCDC sits down with Deb Robertson, Director of the Kilgore Memorial Library, to hear her story of literacy and information advocacy. Whether it's investing in new programs for the library or engaging the community in vital conversation —Robertson believes in the impact a public library can have. Because some services will always remain vital.    HOST:  Derek Dauel   This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.  .. TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo FACEBOOK:  facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/  .. TEAM: Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director  Derek Dauel, Host + Development Coordinator  Mitchell Roush, Producer  

Sometimes it's as simple as doing what you can for the community. Kurt Bulgrin, York County Commissioner, joins YCDC to share his story of why he's made a career out of public service in rural Nebraska. Whether it's serving at the Senator Staff level for the Legislature or running for local office — Bulgrin has a passion for serving the people. Because when you know where you're supposed to be you make it count.    HOST:  Derek Dauel   This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.  .. TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo FACEBOOK:  facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/  .. TEAM: Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director  Derek Dauel, Host + Development Coordinator  Mitchell Roush, Producer  

Sometimes it's all about community. YCDC sits down with Pat Wagner, McCool Junction Village Board Chair, to hear why heritage matters to her. Whether it be tracing her lineage through the days of the Revolutionary War or simply honoring that legacy thru community involvement — Wagner knows that this part of the country is special. Because there's pride to be had in the heartland.    HOST:  Derek Dauel   This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.  .. TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo FACEBOOK:  facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/  .. TEAM: Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director  Derek Dauel, Host + Development Coordinator  Mitchell Roush, Producer  

Sometimes home is where you've been all along. Daniel Grotz, York County Commissioner, sits down with YCDC to share why he's decided to stay in York. Whether it be through family farming, traveling the country, or serving in a public capacity — Grotz appreciates the nuances of what makes this corner of the heartland special. Because you can't pass up an opportunity to invest in your community.   HOST:  Derek Dauel   This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.  .. TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo FACEBOOK:  facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/  .. TEAM: Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director  Derek Dauel, Host + Development Coordinator  Mitchell Roush, Producer  

Sometimes you just know where you belong. YCDC kicks-off another season by chatting with Cheree Folts, Parks & Recreation Director, to hear why she is a York lifer. Thru a passion for wellness and a love of family and sports — Folts never misses an opportunity to bring more life-giving opportunity to her hometown. Because it's all about making the place you live the best that it can be.   HOST:  Derek Dauel   This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.  .. TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo FACEBOOK:  facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/  .. TEAM: Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director  Derek Dauel, Host + Development Coordinator  Mitchell Roush, Producer  

Building something you believe in is everything. YCDC sits down with Rod Woods, Owner of Patina Studios, to hear firsthand how his family made York home and how they ended up in the flooring business. Because when you have your own operation, the opportunities are endless.   HOST:  Derek Dauel   This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/. 

Sometimes your career takes you to surprising places. YCDC sits down with Cameron Richardson, Plant Manager at Cornerstone Building Brands, to hear how he found from Indiana to the heartland. Thru sports competition, surviving a near fatal accident, and a determined career — Richardson knows what it takes to make good things happen. Because it's all about knowing what you want to do and getting it done.   HOST:  Derek Dauel   This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/. 

Whether starting a family or literally building a home, foundation is everything. Kelly & Tyler Bukaske of A+ Construction connect with YCDC to share their York stories. As builders and business owners, they've got a keen eye for what makes the heartland great. Because being proud of what you're building makes all the difference.    HOST:  Derek Dauel   This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/. 

You never know where your career might take you. YCDC sits down with Designer & Owner of The Jewelers Vault, Kerri Votaw Kliewer. As a passionate designer, the jewelry business has taken her all over the world. But as a born-and-bred Nebraskan, she's made her home in the heartland.  Because building something beautiful can be done from anywhere.    HOST:  Derek Dauel   This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/. 

Family and small town life are everything. YCDC kicks-off season five by chatting with Gina Schoch, Owner of Crossroads Awards. She shares her story as a lifelong 17-County resident, family farmer, and business owner for 20 years.  Because sometimes it's about appreciating where you're from.    HOST:  Derek Dauel   This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/. 

How do you capture an entire life and legacy in a single story?  YCDC closes the York College spotlight by remembering longtime leader, volunteer, friend, and agent of progress, Sue Roush.  Through heartfelt snapshots shared by family and friends, we get a glimpse into her lasting influence of doing hard things.  Because it's not just about what you do, it's about why you do it.   HOST:  Derek Dauel EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:  Lisa Hurley PRODUCER:  Mitchell Roush    This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/. 

Sometimes you find your way back to familiar places.  Dr. Stacie Turnbull, Agribusiness Professor, joins YCDC to share her York College experience.  From life in rural Nebraska, to opportunities in Iowa and South Dakota, to finding a place at YC -- hers is a story of family, education, and loving the land.  Because when you know what's important, that matters most.   HOST:  Derek Dauel   This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/. 

Sometimes a career takes you to surprising places.  Jake Owens, Executive Director of the York County Health Coalition, sits down with YCDC to talk community.  From leaving Missouri, to attending York College, to finding an accidental career in non-profit work, Jake shares why bringing his family back was not just a good decision; it was the right one.  Because sometimes it's as simple as investing in the place that makes you happy.    HOST:  Derek Dauel   This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/. 

The trip from California to Nebraska is long, but totally worth it.  Roni Miller, York College Softball Coach, joins YCDC to share her journey.  From growing-up in California to playing ball at YC almost on a whim, to now leading the program, she understands how a small MidWest town can become everything.  Because once York was part of her story she knew it was home.    HOST:  Derek Dauel   This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/. 

When you find your way to the heartland, it's tough to leave.  YCDC sits down with Chrystal Houston, York College Alumnus and PR Manager for Upper Big Blue NRD, to hear her story.  From Vermont, to Iowa, and even Texas, Chrystal shares why York College was the right fit and how, through it all, Nebraska became her home.  Because sometimes life and opportunity in the Midwest just makes sense. HOST:  Derek Dauel This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/. 

You never know where your career will take you.  YCDC sits down with Billy Lones, Criminal Justice Professor.  His family found York College by way of the deep south.  From his early days of Law School and launching a practice in Alabama to developing a brand new program at YC -- Lones has made an impact everywhere he goes.  Because, in the end, it's all about purpose and helping people. HOST:  Derek Dauel This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/. 

Sometimes you take a chance and it changes your life.  YCDC sits down with Corinna Latorre, Head Coach of York College Women's Basketball.  From venturing to YC seven years ago sight unseen, to building a career helming the team she played for ... Cory's journey is one of vision, serendipity, and community.  Because finding opportunity in the right place with the right people is everything. HOST:  Derek Dauel This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/. 

Doing good no matter where you are means something. Sarah Van Gomple, Professor of Education, sits down with YCDC to share her York College story. From growing up locally, to carving out an influential teaching career in Kansas, to coming back home with her family — it's easy to see why 17-County leaves a lasting impression.  Because knowing you're in the right place makes all the difference.  HOST:  Derek Dauel This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/. 

Building a career of purpose is no small thing.  YCDC kicks-off season four by sitting down with York College's Fine Arts Chair, Dr. Clark Roush. With 36 years at YC under his belt, he shares his passion for crafting fine art, commitment to mission, and raising a family in the heartland.  Because when the opportunity to build something special comes along, you seize it. HOST:  Derek Dauel This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/. 

Dr. Sally Shaywitz – Yes, she is David’s mom – has brought an entrepreneur’s mindset to her life’s work in dyslexia, recognizing the condition as a prevalent and underappreciated need, then working tirelessly to advance the science and enact the policy required to fully unlock the potential within so many brilliant individuals.  Sally has helped a huge array of individuals access what she has famously termed their “sea of strengths”. The daughter of two immigrants who had escaped Eastern Europe at the turn of the century and arrived in America in search of a better life, Sally was born and grew up up in the Bronx, New York. The family wasn’t well-off: her father was a dressmaker, her mom, a homemaker. Yet she describes her childhood, with her parents and older sister, Irene, as “overflowing with love.” Sally attended college at the City College of New York (CCNY), and after initially contemplating a career in law, found herself drawn to medicine, and was accepted early into the medical school of her choice, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Tragically, the same year, Sally’s mom was afflicted with endometrial cancer, and despite what initially seemed like an encouraging prognosis, she grew progressively ill and ultimately passed away, a particularly devastating experience given the family’s especially close emotional bonds. While entering medical school with a heavy heart, Sally soon found she resonated with what she describes as the humanity and warmth of medicine; she was especially drawn to pediatrics, pursuing it herself and marrying a pediatrician, Bennett Shaywitz, she met the summer after her first year of medical school. While Sally was one of only four women in a class of 100, she generally found the men to be far friendlier; similarly, during her pediatrics training. When she wanted to organize her schedule so she could take time off to be with her first child, it was her female colleagues, she said, who resisted and rejected the idea. After completing her training in pediatrics and a fellowship in developmental pediatrics, Sally and her family – now with three children – moved to Dayton, OH, where her husband had been assigned by the Air Force to run a research center during the Vietnam War. Sally decided she wanted to focus on her children, and put her career on hold. She loved the experience, and wrote about it for the New York Times Sunday Magazine, focusing on the contrast between, as she describes it, what “enlightened women” were taught about motherhood and how, in her experience, it was so much more instinctive, positive and fulfilling. The family subsequently relocated to suburban Connecticut after Bennett accepted a position at Yale Medical School. Sally says she initially planned to be a stay-at-home mom, but found the available social environment intellectually deadening. She began to see patients out of her home – an experience she wrote up for Ms. Magazine – and was soon recruited by Yale to care for the learning disorder patients that apparently no one else was interested in seeing. The field was viewed at the time as a bit of a backwater (the starting point of so many entrepreneurial journeys!), but Sally found she really enjoyed taking care of patients with dyslexia, and was determined to drive their care forward. This mission would come to define Sally’s career (and soon, Bennett’s as well, as they began to work as a team), starting with a transformative longitudinal study (now in its 37th year, and counting!) that evolved into an extensive clinical research program. Their research revealed that dyslexia was surprisingly common – affecting about 20% of the population – and that it doesn’t spontaneously regress with age. Sally developed what’s now commonly called the “sea of strengths” model, which describes dyslexia as a localized deficit in the way language is processed, so reading takes longer. It is a problem often seen in children with tremendous strengths; thus, it becomes particularly important to evaluate dyslexics on what they do know – their reasoning ability, say – and not to mistakenly undervalue their potential simply because they are slow readers. Accommodations such as additional time for tests can prove transformative in allowing a dyslexic’s intrinsic ability to be revealed and meaningfully assessed. As a consequence of impact of this research, Sally and Bennett achieved exceptional academic success – both are endowed professors at Yale Medical School, elected members of the National Academy of Medicine, and have led many NIH grants and program projects. Yet – like many entrepreneurs — they were also determined to drive the science into palpable change, in this case for dyslexic students and their families. Together they co-founded the Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity and have relentlessly focused not only on advancing the research, but also on ensuring the knowledge finds expression in public policy.  They frequently testify before Congress and state legislatures, for example. In 2003, Sally summarized her learnings in her best-selling book, Overcoming Dyslexia; earlier this year, she released a completely-revised and updated second edition, which has been similarly well-received. We are grateful to Manatt Health for sponsoring today’s episode of Tech Tonics. Manatt Health integrates strategic business consulting, public policy acumen, legal excellence and deep analytics capabilities to better serve the complex needs of clients across America’s healthcare system. Together with it’s parent company, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, the firm’s multidisciplinary team is dedicated to helping its clients across all industries grow and prosper. Show Notes: “Catch-22 For Mothers” – by Sally Shaywitz, New York Times Sunday Magazine, March 4, 1973 Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity (YCDC) “Success Stories” – profiles of exceptional dyslexics, from YCDC site “The Couple Who Helped Decode Dyslexia” by Katie Hafner, New York Times, September 21, 2018 “Test Early To Detect Dyslexia – Our Children Deserve Nothing Less” by Ruben Navarrette Jr., Washington Post Writer’s Group (syndicated column, October 2020). Overcoming Dyslexia, 2nd Edition (Knopf, 2020) About the Yale Dyslexia panel – 2015 – featuring Ari Emanuel, Diane Swonk, Brian Grazer, Toby Cosgrove, David Boies, with remarks by Senators Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA), and by Valerie Jarrett.

Manufacturing with greater purpose.  YCDC sits down with Karen Newsome, Kevin Stephens, and Randy Collingham of Champion Homes. Bringing in over 120 years collective experience, they share unique perspectives on what it means to not only build homes but build a workplace community in the heartland.  Because around here it's more than just a job. HOST:  Derek Dauel This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/. 

Small town manufacturing with an international footprint.  YCDC sits down with Cyclonaire President, Scott Schmid, to hear how their operation has grown the last 25 years. He shares insights to innovative strategies, transitioning with new ownership, and investing in the community.  Because around here it's about the providing the right solutions. HOST:  Derek Dauel This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/. 

Four generations of local success and still growing.  YCDC sits down with Char Mae Glause and Jeanette McLean of McClean Beef. They provide a first-hand account of the family operation, share their involvement with the Beef Boosters program, and give an inside scoop to the upcoming expansion project in York.  Because it's all about quality and community. HOST:  Derek Dauel This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/. 

Strengthening the community is an admirable thing.  YCDC closes season three by chatting with Jean Vincent, School Board Member and Community Volunteer. She shares her journey of small town Nebraska; launching a teaching career; moving to Germany; and planting roots in York.  Because sometimes it's about investing in the best of things. HOST:  Derek Dauel This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/. 

Service and family are everything. YCDC sits down with Chief of Police, Ed Tjaden, to hear his Nebraska story. From taking the police force exam on a whim in Gering, to eventually leading officers in York 18 years later; one thing is certain, serving rural communities is a passion. Because it's more than just a job.  HOST:  Derek Dauel  This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/. 

Family legacy and dedication to education. YCDC sits down with Ron Clark, Farmer, Pilot, and longtime Board Member for McCool Junction Public Schools. A lifelong area resident, he shares the importance of community investment, supporting local schools, and pursuing progress. Because small town life matters a great deal.   HOST:  Derek Dauel  This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/. 

Sometimes you come back to where it all started. YCDC sits down with Matt Holthe, NPPD Telecommunications Manager and YPS School Board President. From growing-up in York, to starting a career in Kansas, and moving back home, Holthe has a lot to share when it comes to investing in the community. Because around here it's all about family, people, and opportunity. HOST:  Derek Dauel  This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/. 

A career of dedicated service. John Prusia, Chief of Police for Henderson Police Department, joins YCDC to share his experience in the heartland. From 17 years with the York squad to now leading Henderson, he knows first-hand the importance of rural life. Because commitment to this county is the right choice. HOST:  Derek Dauel  This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/. 

A life in the rural corners of Nebraska is one worth building. YCDC sits down with lifelong area resident and community leader, Steve Gerken. He provides a glimpse into the world of powering rural communities as Operations Coordinator with Perennial Public Power District along with serving on the McCool Junction School Board.  Because around here there are always opportunities to make an impact. HOST:  Derek Dauel  This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/. 

Good leadership matters, especially in times of change. YCDC discusses the current local education landscape with York Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Mitch Bartholomew. He shares his experience in working his way up from Teacher to Principal to now leading the district.  Because when you find the right place it's easy to stay. HOST:  Derek Dauel  This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/. 

When the opportunity to lead in a place you love arrives you take it. YCDC kicks-off season three by sitting down with the newly appointment York College President, Dr. Samuel Smith. He shares unique perspective on higher education, making an impact with students, and why two years of undergrad in York made a lasting impression. Because there's something about small-town Nebraska that feels like home.HOST:  Derek Dauel This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/. 

Sometimes it's more than a vocation--it's a higher calling. YCDC closes season two by chatting with Skip Bremer, Principal of Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School. He shares journey from hometown Gretna, to college and early career in rural Wisconsin, to the Los Angeles suburbs, to finding his way back home to Nebraska. Because even through all the change and challenges, you know where you're meant to be.HOST:  Derek DauelThis podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/. 

Sometimes you know where you belong. YCDC sits down with Dr. Curtis Cogswell, Superintendent of McCool Public Schools, to hear how a born-and-bred Nebraska educator found his way to Lubbock, TX only to come back to a small rural school. He shares first-hand accounts of helming a large Texas middle school to settling in at McCool tasked with growing the institution and, now, facilitating flexible learning through a pandemic. Because leadership in education is rewarding and never boring. HOST:  Derek DauelThis podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.

From West to East, sometimes opportunity takes you all the way across the state. Dana Reinke, Heartland Community Schools Elementary Principal, joins YCDC to share how she landed in Henderson, Nebraska by way of Wellfleet (population 76). From Chadron State, to K - 12 Principal in Brady, to the new opportunity at Heartland; a career in school administration and empowering students simply felt like the right fit. Because there's a lot good taking place in rural public schools. HOST:  Derek DauelThis podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.

You see a lot in three-plus decades of teaching, coaching, and leadership. YCDC sits down with Brad Best, Superintendent of Heartland Community Schools, to hear his story of of education and community activity in Nebraska. From growing up in Geneva to making professional stops in Bellevue, Elkhorn, Seward, and Henderson, he shares his perspective of investing in educators and students. Because teaching in this corner of the heartland makes a difference. HOST:  Derek DauelThis podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.

There's something about the nostalgia factor from your hometown. A few months into her new gig as Henderson Chamber Director, Aubrey Saltus sits down with YCDC to share her story of coming back home. Through life in Heartland Community Schools, to a culinary arts degree, to becoming a tech company chef in San Francisco, to life back in Nebraska - the journey brings great experiences. But at the end of the day, it feels good to be back home and making an impact. HOST:  Derek DauelThis podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.

Meeting great people and doing good work goes a long way. Bradshaw village Clerk/Treasurer, Stephanie Metzger, shares with YCDC her journey from hair school, to the local radio station, to community leader. Through volunteering with the local marketing hometown group, she shares how small town life brings opportunity to both raise a family and be involved in the community. Because small town life can still be exciting. HOST:  Derek DauelThis podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.

Family and community mean more when you're a third generation realtor. YCDC sits down with Bre Ronne to discuss the unique perspective that comes with joining the family business. Along the way she highlights her journey from university years in Lincoln, to pursuing a real estate career, to starting a family in her hometown. Because deep roots and great opportunity are everything. HOST:  Derek DauelThis podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.

When you find where you're supposed to be, you stay. Kris Friesen, Principal of York Elementary School, sits down with YCDC to share why York Public Schools is a cut above the rest. Along the way she speaks to being an agent of innovative change, championing collaboration, and leading in the midst of a pandemic. Because it's not just about school; it's about family, community, and teachers enriching the lives of their students. HOST:  Derek DauelThis podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.

From Estes Park, Colorado to small-town Nebraska. YCDC kicks-off season two by sitting down with Heather Hultgrien, Renewed Horizon Founder & SCC Learning Center Coordinator. She shares her journey of finding York College, teaching music in rural public schools, and making a lasting impact in the space of foster care and adoption advocacy. Along the way, she touches on why her family has made York their home and the surprising opportunities the community brings. Because making a difference in a place you love means something. HOST:  Derek DauelThis podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/. 

Innovation, advocacy, pride. YCDC closes season one by sitting down with Chris Holder, English Teacher & Coach at York High School. She shares her story of arriving in York as a new educator and building an admirable, visionary career in 39 years of passionate teaching. Along the way, she touches on the unique pride found in York and what it means to invest in and contribute to such a meaningful legacy. Because the way of life in this corner of the heartland leaves a lasting impression.HOST:  Derek DauelThis podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/. 

Vision, family, and community. YCDC sits down with Tim Carr, Secondary Principal of Heartland Community Schools, to hear how he ventured from Minnesota to a small-town college in Nebraska and never left. He shares how York College helped plug him into the Bradshaw/Henderson school district; why he's stayed and invested in the community; how his family has thrived through two decades worth of teaching, coaching and administration in the same district. Because when you've got a good thing, it's a really good thing.HOST:  Derek DauelThis podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/. 

Sometimes coming back home makes all the sense in the world. YCDC sits down with Luke Fochtman, Marketing Director with Henderson Health Care Services, to get his first-hand account of the non-traditional route he took in starting his career.  He shares how Southeast Community College gave him the perfect opportunity to grow; how he found himself on the air for KOOL Radio; and how leading the marketing efforts for a hometown clinic fits perfectly. Because life in the heartland can surprise you with amazing opportunity.HOST:  Derek DauelThis podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/. 

Service, community and commitment. YCDC sits down with local National Guard Recruiter, Chad Schroetlin, to hear his lifelong passion for small town life.  He shares how competition fuels his day-to-day; why equipping teens with opportunity matters; and how volunteer coaching with the high school football squad brings out that hometown pride. Because doing it all and raising a family in Nebraska makes a difference. HOST:  Derek DauelThis podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/. 

You can accomplish a lot in a small-town, even at an early age. YCDC sits down with Ben Mohorn to get a glimpse into his world of storytelling, creative pursuits, forgoing college (for now), and early career building.  He shares how love for photography and sports gradually led him to capturing engaging video and ultimately a can't-miss opportunity with Striv. Because when you're great at what you do, it's never too early to start charting that path...even as a teenager in Nebraska.HOST:  Derek DauelThis podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/. 

Derek Dauel is a Development Coordinator for York County Development Corporation (YCDC). He works to better York County through various projects, with the majority of his time currently focused on housing. He has recently started a podcast, 17 County, where he has been interviewing people that have chosen to call York County home. Listen to this podcast to hear about why Derek chose to move to York, a little bit of his history and how he ended up at YCDC.

Small town science can take you places--just ask our local middle school science teacher. YCDC sits down with Pam Petersen to hear why real-world, transformational learning makes a difference.  She shares how her lifelong fascination with space exploration led her to being a NASA Ambassador and why she takes teenagers on Costa Rican field trips. Because winning the President's award for excellence in education is one thing, but establishing roots in rural Nebraska is everything. HOST:  Derek DauelThis podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/. 

Thriving career, a young family, and solid goals. YCDC sits down with Matt Brackhan to get the full picture of his surprising return to York.  Through a passion for football, wrestling and taking advantage of every opportunity, Matt carries a unique vision for investing in the lives of students and building a life in a small town.  Because teaching and coaching are about as admirable as it gets—especially when you come back home to do it.  HOST:  Derek DauelThis podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/. 

Roots run deep, especially when you're from a small town.  YCDC sits down with Blake Woodruff to hear the story of coming back to his hometown to join the family business.  As a lifelong Nebraskan, he knows the value of MidWest living and investing the time in helping his clients and the community pursue what matters most...building a great life.  Blakes shares snapshots his basketball and cross country days at York High, to the brotherhood of fraternity life at UNL, and back home to build a career in the financial industry--just like Dad and Grandpa.  HOST:  Derek DauelThis podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/. 

Nebraska looks a lot different than California and you know...that's a good thing.  YCDC sits down with Justin Rodrigues to hear his journey from the Golden State to Oklahoma to the alluring small-town Nebraska life.  Through his contagious spirit and fierce leadership, Rodrigues shares a story of making an impact in high school coaching as a volunteer and paid staff, because coaching in the heartland isn't a job--it's a way of life.  With a growing family and a successful career in automotive sales, Justin has discovered why York County may be the hidden gem of the Midwest. HOST:  Derek DauelThis podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/. 

No matter where you go or how many cars you hit along the way, all roads lead back to Nebraska.  YCDC sits down with Chris Buller to discuss the journey from small-town Nebraska to Clemson, Valparaiso, and back home to the heartland.  Through his previous work as a civic attorney to his current gig as the in-house counsel of Cornerstone Bank, Buller has seen a lot behind the scenes in 17-County.  But maybe most interesting is the lineage of competitive racing he belongs to.  There's no shortage of interesting stories when your family is all about hitting the speedway on the weekends. HOST:  Derek DauelThis podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/. 

Being a Nebraska journeyman gives a front row seat to much of what the state has to offer.  YCDC sits down with Dade McDonald to discuss his move from Elkhorn to McCool, the appeal of rural community education, and the hometown pride that comes with it.  Along the way McDonald shares his vision for investing in student athletes; local 6-man footballers in the New York Times; growing the Nebraska select basketball program; leadership as principal of a K-12 school; and much more.  HOST:  Derek Dauel This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.

The road from Montgomery, Alabama to York, Nebraska a long one, but it's worth it.  YCDC sits down with Christi Lones to discuss the appeal of small town life after leaving the big city hustle.  Along the way, Christi shares her passion for history education; making an impact at York College; building the York Geography Fair; finding strength in quiet leadership; and leaning into newfound opportunities as a City Councilwoman.  HOST:  Derek Dauel This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation.  For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.