Best Scott Heidner Podcasts (2025)

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From Pool Shark to Public Servant: The Journey of House Minority Leader Brandon Woodard 48:47

2M ago48:47

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The BHL podcast welcomes House Minority Leader Brandon Woodard to the show. Join us as we discuss his journey from childhood through the world of volunteering with the campaigns of others, and finally to his election to the Kansas Legislature and quick rise to be House Minority Leader. Along the way we’ll discuss people, hobbies, and experiences wh…

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From Pool Shark to Public Servant: The Journey of House Minority Leader Brandon Woodard 48:44

2M ago48:44

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The QBS Express podcast welcomes House Minority Leader Brandon Woodard to the show. Join us as we discuss his journey from childhood through the world of volunteering with the campaigns of others, and finally to his election to the Kansas Legislature and quick rise to be House Minority Leader. Along the way we’ll discuss people, hobbies, and experi…

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From Small Town Roots to State Leadership: Get to Know Senate Majority Leader Chase Blasi 49:37

3M ago49:37

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The BHL Podcast is delighted to welcome Kansas Senate Majority Leader Chase Blasi to the show. Join us as we go from an idyllic childhood in Colwich, KS to working on multiple campaigns, being a legislative staffer, running for the Senate and eventually attaining the role of Senate Majority Leader. Along the way we learn about Senator Blasi’s inspi…

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From Small Town Roots to State Leadership: Get to Know Senate Majority Leader Chase Blasi 49:39

3M ago49:39

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The QBS Express is delighted to welcome Kansas Senate Majority Leader Chase Blasi to the show. Join us as we go from an idyllic childhood in Colwich, KS to working on multiple campaigns, being a legislative staffer, running for the Senate and eventually attaining the role of Senate Majority Leader. Along the way we learn about Senator Blasi’s inspi…

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Leadership Journeys and Industry Insights: Our Annual Conversation with the Past and Current ACEC Presidents 58:59

4M ago58:59

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The QBS Express was joined by ACEC KS President Agnes Otto and Past President Cameron McGown. Take a listen as we look back at 2024 and look ahead to 2025. It’s not only a great review of ACEC Kansas activity, but also a chance to learn much more about our fearless leaders as they share their experiences and some nuggets of wisdom! We will take a d…

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Engineering Change: Celebrating Philanthropy within ACEC Kansas 49:47

9M ago49:47

49:47

ACEC KS members are making a difference in the world with the work they do every day, but they also make amazing contributions outside of their “day job”. Join us as we visit with Mark Williams, Curt Mader, and Jerry Johnson to learn more about the incredible amount that is given back to communities of need, and the impact it makes on the lives of …

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Building Kansas: Matt Volz on the Kansas Infrastructure Hub 35:00

11M ago35:00

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The ACEC Kansas podcast sits down with Matt Volz, head of the Kansas Infrastructure Hub. Tune in to learn more about what “The Hub” means for Kansas communities, economic development, public safety, and of course, ACEC KS member firms! In this episode of the QBS Express, the ACEC Kansas podcast, host Scott Heidner, Executive Director of ACEC Kansas…

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Innovating Infrastructure: Alternative Delivery in Kansas Transportation 50:03

1y ago50:03

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The QBS Express, the ACEC KS podcast, sat down with key KDOT leaders to discuss alternative delivery and progress on specific projects using alternative delivery processes. Join us as we discuss the history of state legislation opening up alternative delivery, lessons learned, and more. 00:30 Introducing Today's Guests 01:33 Unveiling Today's Discu…

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Bridging Futures: Grace Lipford on Engineering, Scholarships, and Career Visions 37:22

1y ago37:22

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Join the QBS Express as we visit with Grace Lipford, a recent winner of both state and national ACEC Kansas scholarship awards. Listen in as we visit with Grace about how the scholarship award process provided not just funds but contacts and experience. We also visit with Grace about what she and graduating colleagues are looking for in an employer…

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Reflections and Possibilities with the Presidents of ACEC 1:03:12

1+ y ago1:03:12

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On this episode of the QBS Express, host Scott Heidner engages in a conversation with Brett Letkowski, the past-president and Cameron McGown, the current president of ACEC Kansas. Rightly entailing reflections on their journeys on the board, they discuss the organization's key events in 2023, the year's initiatives, legislative sessions, funding fo…

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KDOT Transportation Tales w/ Calvin Reed and Greg Shieber 55:26

1+ y ago55:26

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In this engaging conversation on the QBS Express, host Scott Heidner is joined by Calvin Reed, Kansas Secretary of Transportation and Director of the Kansas Turnpike Authority, and Greg Shieber, the Deputy Secretary and State Transportation Engineer for the state of Kansas. Both guests share a glimpse of their personal backgrounds, their journeys i…

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All the Numbers w/ Steven Johnson, Kansas State Treasurer 46:48

2y ago46:48

46:48

Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson might very well have the most important job that no one ever really thinks about. He shares with host Scott Heidner how he got to his current position and how the work of the treasury has an impact on the lives of every Kansan. On this episode we discuss: A family heritage of farming since 1868 Growing up on th…

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All the Numbers w/ Steven Johnson, Kansas State Treasurer 46:51

2y ago46:51

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Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson might very well have the most important job that no one ever really thinks about. He shares with host Scott Heidner how he got to his current position and how the work of the treasury has an impact on the lives of every Kansan. On this episode we discuss: A family heritage of farming since 1868 Growing up on th…

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A Legacy of Leadership w/ Audrey Coleman, Director of the Dole Institute for Politics 1:01:32

2y ago1:01:32

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Twenty years ago an idea to collect the papers of Senator Bob Dole became the catalyst for the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. But the Dole Institute has become so much more than that, as Scott explores in his conversation with Audrey Coleman, Director of the Dole Institute as it approaches it’s 20th an…

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A Chance Encounter Leads to a Political Career with Blake Carpenter, Kansas State Representative, 81st District 53:03

2y ago53:03

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Being involved in politics wasn’t even on Blake Carpenter’s radar until a class project at Wichita State led him to an interview with Representative Jim Howell that changed everything. He shares with host Scott Heidner how that journey has led him to his current role as the House Speaker Pro Tem. On this episode we discuss: Growing up in Halstead B…

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A Chance Encounter Leads to a Political Career with Blake Carpenter, Kansas State Representative, 81st District 52:56

2y ago52:56

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Being involved in politics wasn’t even on Blake Carpenter’s radar until a class project at Wichita State led him to an interview with Representative Jim Howell that changed everything. He shares with host Scott Heidner how that journey has led him to his current role as the House Speaker Pro Tem. On this episode we discuss: Growing up in Halstead B…

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From Student Body President to House Minority Leader with Vic Miller, Kansas State Representative, 58th District 37:48

2+ y ago37:48

37:48

Host Scott Heidner is joined by Kansas State Representative and House Minority Leader Vic Miller. They examine his life from the one room schoolhouse to his love for fantasy sports, as well as his involvement in politics beginning with his time at Emporia State as student body president. On this episode we discuss: Growing up in a one room schoolho…

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From Student Body President to House Minority Leader with Vic Miller, Kansas State Representative, 58th District 37:46

2+ y ago37:46

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Host Scott Heidner is joined by Kansas State Representative and House Minority Leader Vic Miller. They examine his life from the one room schoolhouse to his love for fantasy sports, as well as his involvement in politics beginning with his time at Emporia State as student body president. On this episode we discuss: Growing up in a one room schoolho…

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A Journey of Service with Chris Croft, Kansas State Representative, 8th District 1:03:26

2+ y ago1:03:26

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Host Scott Heidner is joined by Kansas State Representative and House Majority Leader Chris Croft. They talk about his life and military career that eventually brought him to Kansas and led him to taking on his current role in state government. On this episode we discuss: The role his mother played in his life and finding role models for him Growin…

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A Journey of Service with Chris Croft, Kansas State Representative, 8th District 1:03:25

2+ y ago1:03:25

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Host Scott Heidner is joined by Kansas State Representative and House Majority Leader Chris Croft. They talk about his life and military career that eventually brought him to Kansas and led him to taking on his current role in state government. On this episode we discuss: The role his mother played in his life and finding role models for him Growin…

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Looking back and forward with current and past ACEC Presidents Jeff McKerrow and Brett Letkowski 54:43

2+ y ago54:43

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Host Scott Heidner meets with the previous and current ACEC presidents in Jeff McKerrow and Brett Letkowski to discuss the latest developments and the opportunity that lies ahead for the organization. On this episode we discuss: Transportation funding situation Stopping some legislation is just as important Moving back to in-person meetings Legisla…

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The BHL Podcast Show visits the Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum 59:14

3y ago59:14

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Join the BHL podcast as we go inside the Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum in Abilene and talk to some of its most passionate leaders! We discuss seldom-known parts of Ike’s career and presidency, the staggering array of artifacts and history on display at the facility, and the educational opportunities and programming that carry on Ike’s le…

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The QBS Express ft. co-host Sara Clark and President of KC SmartPort Chris Gutierrez 39:03

3y ago39:03

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The latest episode of The QBS Express features co-host Sara Clark with TranSystems and guest Chris Gutierrez, President of KC SmartPort. Listen in as we get an in-depth account of how SmartPort came to be, who it serves, what part of the market occupies its time and resources, and how Chris's interest in this industry was sparked by collecting beer…

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The BHL Podcast Show visits Tuskegee Airmen National Museum 1:04:55

3y ago1:04:55

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The BHL Podcast is thrilled to bring you Dr. Brian Smith of the Tuskegee Airmen National Museum! Join us as we share the amazing story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the unbelievable challenges they faced and overcame, and the pivotal role they have played in American history both during and after their involvement in World War II.…

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The QBS Express ft. co-host Jeff Keller and KDHE Director of the Bureau of Water Tom Stiles 1:03:11

3y ago1:03:11

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The latest episode of The QBS Express features co-host Jeff Keller with Burns and McDonnell and KDHE Director of the Bureau of Water Tom Stiles. Listen in as we learn about his interest in water quality from a young age, how he found his way to the engineering field, the services he provides to members, and the interaction that involves with ACEC m…

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The BHL Podcast Show ft. House Minority Leader Tom Sawyer 1:12:54

3+ y ago1:12:54

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The BHL Podcast Show is happy to welcome House Minority Leader Tom Sawyer to the show. Join us as we learn about House Minority Leader Tom Sawyer’s childhood in Wichita, his penchant for numbers, and how he got involved with politics!By Braden Heidner Lowe and Associates

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BHL Podcast Show ft. Senate Minority Leader Dinah Sykes 35:12

3+ y ago35:12

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The BHL Podcast Show is happy to welcome Senate Minority Leader Dinah Sykes to the show. Join us as we learn about Senate Minority Leader Dinah Sykes’ childhood in Tennessee, her first job selling vegetables from her parent’s farm, her fantasy football team, and her journey into Kansas politics!By Braden Heidner Lowe and Associates

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BHL Podcast Show ft. House Majority Leader Dan Hawkins 43:53

3+ y ago43:53

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The BHL Podcast Show is happy to welcome House Majority Leader Dan Hawkins to the show. Join us as we learn about Representative Hawkins' youth working on a dairy farm, his experience bull riding, his affinity for golf, and his journey into the legislature.By Braden Heidner Lowe and Associates

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BHL Podcast Show ft. Senate President Ty Masterson 56:37

3+ y ago56:37

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The BHL Podcast Show is happy to welcome Senate President Ty Masterson to the show. Join Scott Heidner and co-host Travis Grauerholz as they learn about Senator Masterson’s childhood on a farm in Butler County, his thirty-one cousins, his journey to the capital, and his experiences as a senator!By Braden Heidner Lowe and Associates

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The QBS Express ft. co-host Steve Turner and Representative Richard Proehl 27:21

3+ y ago27:21

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The QBS Express is happy to welcome co-host Shawn Turner with Transystems and Representative Richard Proehl to the show! Tune in as we learn about Representative Proehl's interest in veterinary science and agriculture, his time in the 101st Airborne Division, working as a rodeo clown and bull rider, and most importantly the importance of good infra…

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The QBS Express ft. Chad Bristow 33:21

4y ago33:21

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The QBS Express welcomes Chad Bristow, Director of Facilities for the Kansas Board of Regents, to the show! Join us as we discover how a farm kid from Leavenworth County found his way from art to the world of facilities and design, the many ways Chad and the Board of Regents team partner with ACEC member firms, and some very interesting recent deve…

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BHL Podcast Show ft. Kurt Graham 34:53

4y ago34:53

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The BHL podcast visits with Kurt Graham, Director of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum. Tune in to learn more about how this fantastic facility uses the lessons of Truman’s life to continue to educate and inspire, the role it plays in ongoing research, and hear all about the fantastic renovations currently underway!…

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The QBS Express ft. Keith Browning 29:37

4y ago29:37

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Join us as we visit with Keith Browning, the Local Road Engineer for the Kansas Association of Counties! Listen in as we discuss how he found his way to the engineering field, the services he provides to members, and the interaction that involves with ACEC member firms. Stay with us to the end and you may find out something you didn’t know about wh…

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The QBS Express ft. Steve Hewitt 51:14

4y ago51:14

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The QBS Express visits with Kansas Turnpike Authority (KTA) CEO Steve Hewitt. Join as we learn about the KTA’s mission, the customers it serves, partnerships with other states, aligned certain services with KDOT, and how technology is driving change. And if you stay with us to the end, you may or may not learn about Mr. Hewitt being part of a dynam…

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The QBS Express ft. Julie Lorenz and Bob Brock 33:27

4y ago33:27

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The QBS Express visits with KDOT Secretary Julie Lorenz and KDOT Director of Aviation Bob Brock to discuss the recently announced Kansas Supersonic Flight Corridor! Learn the exciting story of how KDOT and partners all around the state proactively created and pitched this program, the opportunities and challenges that were met along the way, and wh…

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The QBS Express ft. Frank White 1:27:05

4+ y ago1:27:05

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Five time all-star. 1980 American League Championship Series MVP. World Series Champion. An incredible eight gold gloves. The ACEC Kansas QBS Express podcast series is delighted to bring you our interview with Jackson County Executive and former Kansas City Royal Frank White. We hope you enjoy listening at least a fraction as much as we enjoyed the…

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BHL Podcast Show ft. Frank White 1:25:37

4+ y ago1:25:37

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Five time all-star. 1980 American League Championship Series MVP. World Series Champion. An incredible eight gold gloves. The BHL podcast series is delighted to bring you our interview with Jackson County Executive and former Kansas City Royal Frank White. We hope you enjoy listening at least a fraction as much as we enjoyed the conversation!…

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BHL Podcast ft. Mimi Meredith, Cosmosphere 50:48

5y ago50:48

50:48

Join BHL host Scott Heidner as we dive into the Cosmosphere, one of the absolutely hidden treasures of the Midwest. Located in Hutchinson, KS, the Cosmosphere is one of the world’s premier space museums. Mimi Meredith, Senior Vice President of Development and Chief Development Officer, leads us through the incredible artifacts and exhibits, the his…

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The QBS Express ft. Gary Janzen 40:41

5y ago40:41

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Join ACEC KS Executive Director Scott Heidner on this episode of the QBS Express as we visit with Gary Janzen, City Engineer/Assistant Director of Public Works for the City of Wichita. We convince Gary to tell us the full story of his journey into engineering and public works, what changes he has seen through his long career with the City of Wichit…

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BHL Podcast ft. Jim Hanni 46:59

5y ago46:59

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On July 1, 1863, the first shots were fired in the Battle of Gettysburg. Listen in as BHL host Scott Heidner sits with Jim Hanni, who serves on the Board of Directors of the Gettysburg Foundation. Learn little-known details about the situation leading up to the battle, what turned the tide, and the incredible history of Gettysburg in the years afte…

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BHL Podcast Show ft. Shaley George, National Orphan Train Complex 49:40

5+ y ago49:40

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Today the BHL Podcast series visits with Shaley George, the Curator of the National Orphan Train Complex in Concordia, KS. Join us as we learn the incredible story of the Orphan Train, an amazing chapter in American history. Learn how America dealt with the large numbers of orphans in the 19th and 20th centuries by sending them west on trains, the …

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The QBS Express ft. Kansas Engineering College Deans 39:18

5+ y ago39:18

39:18

ACEC Executive Director Scott Heidner joins the Deans of the three Kansas Engineering Colleges for a discussion on the University Engineering Initiatives Act (UEIA). Learn more about how this initiative was born, the substantial requirements placed on universities in order to be a beneficiary, and the incredible success metrics as we near the ten y…

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BHL Podcast Show ft Bill Graves 54:45

5+ y ago54:45

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Join us as the BHL Podcast Show visits with former Kansas Governor Bill Graves. We discuss life as a kid in a family trucking business, favorite memories of being Governor, the challenges of working in the federal environment, and what former Governors do to stay busy in retirement!By Braden Heidner Lowe and Associates

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BHL Podcast Show ft Lew Perkins 1:04:09

5+ y ago1:04:09

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The BHL podcast welcomes Lew Perkins, former Athletic Director for the University of Kansas, University of Connecticut, and several other interesting career stops! Join us as we learn about Lew’s experiences through athletics and a rich career with stops at some of America’s premier universities. We discuss the impact of sports on civil rights, the…

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The QBS Express ft. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly 49:34

6y ago49:34

49:34

The QBS Express welcomes Kansas Governor Laura Kelly to the show. Listen in as we discuss life in a military family, the many places she’s lived along the way, why playing for the Yankees was her first career choice, and some of the best opportunities that come with being the Governor of Kansas. We also discuss issues near and dear to ACEC and her …

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BHL Podcast Show ft Kansas Governor Laura Kelly 49:34

6y ago49:34

49:34

The BHL Podcast series welcomes Kansas Governor Laura Kelly to the show! Listen in as we discuss life in a military family, the many places she’s lived along the way, why playing for the Yankees was her first career choice, and some of the best opportunities that come with being the Governor of Kansas.…

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BHL Podcast Show ft KSDS 45:25

6y ago45:25

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The BHL podcast series visits KSDS, an absolute hidden treasure in Washington, KS that trains service dogs. Find out about the incredibly varied groups of people and situations where these amazing dogs are improving quality of life, the extensive breeding and training regimen the dogs have to go through, all the amazing business and community partn…

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The QBS Express ft. Jerry Stump 1:01:51

6y ago1:01:51

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The QBS Express welcomes Jerry Stump, President & CEO of Volkert Inc and a Past Chairman of ACEC National. Join us as we discuss the future opportunities and challenges of the industry, what traits are found in good leaders, the most important political issues to our businesses, and the joys of hearing Merle Haggard music on the radio as a child!…

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BHL Podcast Show ft. Jeff Meyer and Andy Bagnato, MLB Cactus League 1:02:50

6y ago1:02:50

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Today on the BHL podcast we visit with Jeff Meyer (Commissioner) and Andy Bagnato (PR) of the Cactus League, the spring training league for Major League Baseball in Arizona. Join us as we discuss stories of famous big leaguers in their candid moments at spring training, the economic impact the Cactus League has on its community and the state of Ari…

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BHL Podcast Show ft. Chad Tenpenny 56:06

6y ago56:06

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In this episode of the BHL podcast, we visit with Chad Tenpenny, State Director and Counsel for U.S. Senator Pat Roberts. Listen in as we discuss the changes in politics over the years, being in D.C. during the 9/11 attacks, and what might surprise you to know about Senator Roberts. Many laughs and many surprises will be revealed!…

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