Mark My Words, the Van Wert Chamber podcast
By Mark Verville
Mark My Words, the Van Wert Chamber podcastMar 25, 2020
Student Spotlight Series with Brynn Putman, "Best of Both Worlds"
Van Wert Area Chamber CEO/President Mark Verville is joined by Crestview Local Schools Senior Brynn Putman. Brynn is the Crestview student body President and they speak about her experiences with dance, sports and her post high school path.
Student Spotlight Series with Avery Slusher, "Sharp Dressed Man"
Van Wert Area Chamber CEO/President Mark Verville is joined by Lincolnview Local Schools Senior Avery Slusher. Avery is the Lincolnview student body President and they speak about his experiences with sports and his post high school path.
Student Spotlight Series with Connor Pratt, "Best Second Son"
Van Wert Area Chamber CEO/President Mark Verville is joined by Van Wert City School Senior Connor Pratt. They speak about Connor's high school experience and what his path looks like after graduation.
Women in Business Series with Tafi Stober, Executive Director at Van Wert Live
Van Wert Area Chamber CEO/President Mark Verville is joined by Tafi Stober, Executive Director of Van Wert Live. They talk about her early career, life on the farm and her to Van Wert Live.
Women in Business Series with Krista Schrader, Broker and co-owner of Schrader Realty
Van Wert Area Chamber CEO/President Mark Verville is joined by Krista Schrader, Broker and co-owner of Schrader Realty. They talk about her community involvement, her path into real estate and owning her own business.
Women in Business Series with Tisha Fast, Agent and Owner of Tisha Fast State Farm
Van Wert Area Chamber CEO/President Mark Verville is joined by Tisha Fast, Agent and Owner of Tisha Fast State Farm. They talk about community involvement and her path to insurance and owning her own business.
Women in Business Series with Marie Miller, President and Owner of The Marketing Junkie
Van Wert Area Chamber CEO/President Mark Verville is joined by Marie Miller, President and Owner of The Marketing Junkie and they speak about her path into Marketing and Advertising culminating in the decision to start her own business.
Women in Business Series with Vicki Smith, Executive Director of the United Way of Van Wert County
Van Wert Area Chamber CEO/President Mark Verville is joined by Vicki Smith, Executive Director of the United Way of Van Wert County and they speak about coaching, mentoring and her leadership of the United Way.
Women in Business Series with Jacque Welch, Administrator of Van Wert Manor
Van Wert Area Chamber CEO/President Mark Verville is joined by Jacque Welch, Administrator of Van Wert Manor and they speak about education, leadership, and how she balances work and home life.
Women in Business Series with Michele Mooney, CFO of Purmort Brothers Insurance
Van Wert Area Chamber CEO/President Mark Verville is joined by Michele Mooney, CFO of Purmort Brothers Insurance and they speak about her journey away and back to Van Wert to run the family business.
Women in Business Series with Jenna Dailey, Owner of J Collection Bridal
Van Wert Area Chamber CEO/President Mark Verville is joined by Jenna Dailey, Owner of J Collection Bridal in Van Wert and they speak about her journey to owning her own business.
Women in Business Series with Kimberly Laudick, President and CEO of the YWCA of Van Wert County
Van Wert Area Chamber CEO/President Mark Verville is joined by Kimberly Laudick, President and CEO of the YWCA of Van Wert County and they speak about coaching, mentoring and her leadership of the YWCA.
Women in Business Series with Candy Lammers, President and Owner of CSL Contracting
Van Wert Area Chamber CEO/President Mark Verville is joined by Candy Lammers, President and Owner of CSL Contracting and they speak about her journey from Vantage Career Center into a male dominated field to starting her own business.
Rob Adams, Laurie's Naturescapes "Rooted in Van Wert"
Van Wert Area Chamber CEO/President Mark Verville is joined by Rob Adams from Laurie's Naturescapes and they speak about Rob's path to the Ohio State University to study in the field of botany and horticulture, his transition to Laurie's Naturescapes and some spring planting and lawn tips.
Kerry Koontz, Van Wert City Schools "Blue collar attitude in a white collar profession"
Van Wert Area Chamber CEO/President Mark Verville is joined by Van Wert City Schools Careers Councilor, Kerry Koontz. They speak about some Kerry's path into education, various roles he has filled, and the formation of the Career Education Opportunity (CEO) program.
Mike Poling, Van Wert County Agricultural Society "Been there, Herd that"
Van Wert Area Chamber CEO/President Mark Verville is joined by the Executive Secretary of the Van Wert County Agricultural Society, Mike Poling. They speak about some upcoming events scheduled at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds in 2021, the current health of County Fair's and what we can expect to see at the Van Wert County Fair in 2021.
Episode 9: "Care Begins Here", Jim Pope, President and CEO of Van Wert Health
Van Wert Area Chamber CEO/President Mark Verville is joined by President and CEO of Van Wert Health, Jim Pope. They speak about the COVID-19 pandemic and the effects it's had on our local healthcare as well as the expansion of their main campus and the services it will provide to our community and region.
Episode 8, LITERALLY, Dan Baisden
Van Wert Area Chamber CEO/President Mark Verville is joined by former Main Street Van Wert Director Dan Baisden. Dan is currently a city planner with the City of Fort Wayne, they talk about the Van Wert Forward project as well as development projects he involved with and how planning supports our region.
Episode 7: #vantagewill, Vantage Career Center
Van Wert Area Chamber CEO/President Mark Verville is joined by Rick Turner, Superintendent at Vantage Career Center. We talk about his long association with Vantage, the upcoming permanent improvement levy and how they continue to produce work ready employees for our region.
Episode 6: Get the Edge, Vantage Career Center
Van Wert Area Chamber CEO/President Mark Verville is joined by Kit Tyler, Director of Adult Education at Vantage Career Center. We talk about the educational programs offered at Vantage and how they support economic growth and development in our region.
Episode 5: The name you know, the news you need.
Van Wert Area Chamber CEO/President Mark Verville is joined by Kirsten Barnhart, Editor of the Times Bulletin. We talk about her love of writing and working for a small town newspaper.
Episode 4: Main Street Mitch
Van Wert Area Chamber CEO/President Mark Verville is joined by Mitch Price, Executive Director of Main Street Van Wert. We talk about playing and coaching tennis as well what he's learned about leadership over the years.
Episode 3: Skull Session
Van Wert Area Chamber CEO/President Mark Verville is joined by Edward Jones Financial Advisor Eric Hurless to talk about his love of music, connection with TBDBITL and his thoughts on the current state of the financial markets.
Episode 2: The Lancer Way
The Chamber's President Mark Verville is joined by Lincolnview Local Schools Superintendent Jeff Snyder to discuss his schools approach to e-learning and connecting with the business community.