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TMBS E104: April Schneider: Teach Children Financial Skills

August 14, 2020 by Sam Harrell

THE KEY FINANCIAL SKILLS PARENTS NEED TO TEACH THEIR YOUNG ADULT CHILDREN

April Schneider:

 April Schneider is the head of Consumer and Small Business Products at Bank of America. Her team is responsible for delivering the products and services that help Bank of America’s 66 million consumer and 3.5 million small business clients meet their financial goals. Schneider’s team consists of approximately 800 employees across the country.

 Schneider and team are focused on providing clients with a full range of convenient and innovative financial products and services. They are responsible for growing Bank of America’s $700 billion in consumer and small business deposits and $95 billion in outstanding credit card balances. This includes the development, pricing and management of consumer deposits, debit and credit cards, first mortgage, home equity, vehicle lending, GWIM banking, and small business banking solutions. 

 Schneider has worked in the consumer products space for more than 20 years. Since 2007, she has held a number of leadership positions at Bank of America including Products and Pricing executive, Mortgage and Home Equity Products executive, Pricing and Portfolio Management, Capital Markets, and Secondary Marketing. 

 Schneider holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Hiram College in Ohio and a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of South Carolina. She serves as a Market Sponsor for Tucson, AZ, Executive Sponsor of the bank’s Parent Care Network and currently leads the advisory board for BAI Research. 

 www.bankofamerica.com/student-banking/

TMB E42: Cathy, Kamya, Sara, KASACA Marketing Solutions

August 7, 2020 by Sam Harrell

KASACA Marketing Solutions,

Cathy Clemans, Kamya Newcomb, Sara Ellington
17755 E Marsh Station Rd
Vail, AZ 85641
520-329-3446

Cathy Clemans

KASACA Marketing Solutions is a family business and were Born and raised in Indiana, the family moved to Arizona in 1986. Cathy, the mother of Kyanna and Sara is a long-time medical lab technician. Cathy later branched out to become a Designated Broker for a local Real Estate office for the last 19 years.

Interestingly, as both daughters followed in mom’s footsteps, Sara, the eldest of the two siblings welcomed Kayama, who followed in mom’s footsteps to become a successful Real Estate Agent in Southern Arizona and is now in the process of obtaining her Brokers Licenses as well.

All three ladies, along with “dad”, Douglas Clemans, have dedicated their lives to helping others, in one compacity or another, Kasaca Marketing Solutions was founded on those same principles, to help other business success.

Kamya Newcomb, Marketing Manager

Kamya was born and raised in a small town just north of Indianapolis, Indiana. She and her family moved to Tucson AZ in 1986. You graduated from Mountain View High School and later went on to a Learning institute earning an Accounting and Bookkeeping certificate.

Kamya has been in Marketing and Advertising at the young age of 16 when she was commissioned to complete a logo and advertising material for a Steel Manufacturing company in Tucson. Then later in 2001 she became a licensed Real Estate Agent and found her love for Marketing was useful when building ad campaigns, marketing brochures, and later a social media presence.

Today Kamya is the co-founder of Kasaca Marketing Solutions, which is an online review and SEO company based out of Tucson AZ.

Sara L Ellington

slellington13@gmail.com

Sarah, who works part-time in Kasaca Marketing Solutions, was born in Indiana also and moved to Arizona in 1986. Became a mother in 1992 (Ashley), 1994 (Robert), and 1999 (Kayla). Married to Mark Ellington is your hubby and you have worked in the medical field for over 25 years in a laboratory as a phlebotomist.

Sarah enjoys camping with family, going off-roading in Jeep, taking in the sights of nature, and is currently learning how to make Mead for holiday celebrations. She also enjoys watching her grandchildren grow and learn.

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

CAW E6: Wade Hamstra, Hamstra Heating & Cooling

August 3, 2020 by Sam Harrell

Wade Hamstra, Owner & Vice President
Hamstra Heating & Cooling, Inc.
4389 N. Highway Drive
Tucson, AZ 85705
520.629-9833
whamstra@hamstraac.com

A native of Tucson, Wade is a confessed sports nut and “business geek” who is carrying on the legacy of a family business over 37 years old. A proud graduate of the University of Arizona’s Eller College of Business, Wade obtained both a Bachelors’s and Masters’s degrees from the school before returning to his roots in the HVAC industry. Wade’s childhood was mostly spent around the company’s shop floor, working with his father Jeff, uncle David and grandfather Glenn – who founded the company back in 1983.

It was in the wake of the Great Recession that Wade put his business education to use, spearheading a major shift in the company’s approach towards residential customers and avoiding the darkest days of the construction industry’s collapse. It was in that transition to a wider net of customers that demanded a caring, personal touch – not just a low bid price – that the family-run business realized its greatest cultural asset: intentional, unwavering care for its people and its customers. With this value enshrined, both Wade and the HHC team have been able to serve Tucson’s most vulnerable through the Hamstra Helping Hands charities and in service to the El Rio Foundation. Wade, his wife Dolora, and their children look forward to continuing the Hamstra legacy in Tucson for generations to come.

About the Business:

Hamstra Heating & Cooling was founded on November 1, 1983, by Glenn Hamstra and his two sons, Jeff and David. Glenn had 34 years of experience in the heating & cooling industry, Jeff 11 years and David 9. Tired of being unable to provide the highest levels of customer service, Glenn felt it was the right time to set a new standard for the heating & cooling industry. Jeff and David were working as field installers for separate companies at the time and jumped at the chance to join their dad in the new business venture. They too had seen the lack of customer service provided in Southern Arizona and saw this as a prime opportunity.

Glenn managed to get a bank loan, which they used to buy two trucks, two pieces of shop equipment, pay rent on a small building and buy materials for their first job. Initial business came from builders that Glenn had formed relationships with over the years. These builders were thrilled that Glenn had finally gone out on his own because they knew his ethics, integrity and the quality work he would produce. Eleven months passed before Hamstra was able to hire its first employee, Robert Orr, who still is a big part of today’s Hamstra team.

In 2006, a third-generation arrived into the family team with Wade Hamstra, Jeff’s son, assuming the role of General Business Manager and co-owner. Wade has modernized the operation and has brought an even greater focus to customer service and technical excellence.

The entire Hamstra family is proud of the reputation it has grown and maintained, being able to employ over 60 Tucsonans. As part of the Tucson community, Hamstra Heating and Cooling actively volunteer and provides financial donations through a committee we call Hamstra Helping Hands.

We do hope that all of the above gives you confidence in our abilities and that you will allow us the opportunity to provide service or replacement for your home or business

Host

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

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

TMBS E103: J. Maddison, Beverley Hills Magazine

July 31, 2020 by Sam Harrell

Jacqueline Maddison, Editor/Publisher-Beverley Hills Magazine

Originally from South Africa, an innovative and strong-willed entrepreneur, Jacqueline Maddison, has forged business relationships along the way that have allowed full development of each of her professional visions. With a streamlined plan of action and relentless focus, her business plans flourish. She is an impeccable businesswoman, with excellent communication skills and a sharp intuition that guides her way. She is taking the business world by storm, and at such a young age! Beverly Hills Magazine is the official community magazine for the world-famous city of Beverly Hills, California. The leader in Hollywood fashion magazines presenting content of the highest quality including; personal, professional and celebrity interviews, luxury real estate, business & wealth management, fine automobiles, health & fitness, beauty, fashion & style, travel, and luxury lifestyle.

Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Jacqueline Maddison, helms this global media empire with keen insight into today’s marketing trends and tomorrow’s needs, delivering effective client satisfaction. She has forged global business alliances with international media companies to ensure the success of the business in the U.S. and international markets.

Beverly Hills Magazine is published and distributed internationally by a privately owned publishing house with multiple titles in distribution to date. No other niche market publication delivers authoritative coverage of the elite lifestyle of the world’s rich and famous. Complimented by annual social and charity events, Beverly Hills Magazine gives back to promote global generosity and well-being through the GOD Foundation.

Beverly Hills Magazine gives the global community a whole new meaning bringing the world’s most luxurious brands together into one beautiful and entertaining magazine for all to enjoy. Readers will appreciate top-notch insight into luxurious living while advertisers can promote their business and brands to an exclusive international audience of the most discerning taste.

http://www.BeverlyHillsMagazine.com

TMBS E102: Ekta Punwani, IBM 100 Top Hospitals Program

July 31, 2020 by Sam Harrell

TMBS E101: Nicole Hayes, Health Habits for Summer

July 26, 2020 by Sam Harrell

HEALTHY HABITS FOR A SUMMER OF WELLNESS

 HEALTH AND WELLNESS EXPERT SHARES TIPS ON WAYS TO STAY HEALTHY THIS SEASON

Now, more than ever, having a healthy routine is an important part of daily life. Many of us have taken to increased physical activity, eating healthier or incorporating vitamins and supplements to optimize our health, but as the summer months approach, we’re all looking for simple ways to stay on a track toward wellness. So my special guest for this show is Health and Wellness Expert Nicole Hayes and she is going to share how to maintain healthy habits all season long.

As a full-time working mom, with 3 children under 4, including a set of twins,

Nicole knows it can be tough to keep up a wellness routine. That’s why she fits it into her entire day, whether it’s running errands, taking trips to the park with her little ones, or going on a lunchtime walk at work.

Being an insider at The Nature’s Bounty Co., Nicole is sure to know the best tips and tricks to incorporate wellness into your everyday routine.

CAW E5: Dave Mason, Pres./CEO San Miguel H.S.

July 25, 2020 by Sam Harrell

David Mason, President & Chief Executive Officer
San Miguel High School
6601 S. San Fernando Road
Tucson, AZ 85756
520.294.6403
masond@sanmiguelhigh.org
www.sanmiguelcristorey.org
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter |

A native of Seattle, Dave Mason is a graduate of the Woodring College of Education at Western Washington University and holds a Master’s Degree in History from Durham University in England. He started his teaching career at Mountlake Terrace High School in Seattle, Washington, teaching there for three years before his first tenure in Tucson at Catalina Foothills High School for nine – after which he joined San Miguel’s parent Cristo Rey Network in 2008.

Within Cristo Rey, Dave taught as a Social Studies Teacher and Dean of Curriculum and Instruction at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Twin Cities before moving to the Cristo Rey National Office in Chicago in 2011 to serve as Director of School Support. He returned to Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Twin Cities in 2014 for his first stint as a Principal before returning to Tucson as President and Principal (eventually CEO) of San Miguel High School in 2016.

About The Business:

San Miguel High School is a Catholic, Lasallian learning community, empowering youth from underserved families through the integration of Christian values, rigorous academics, and practical work experience, educating the whole student for college, career, and fulfilling life.

San Miguel High School opened in 2004 in order to create a learning community where students from families of limited financial means have the opportunity to develop to their full potential. San Miguel is located in Tucson’s economically depressed south side where fifty percent of adult residents do not have a high school education and forty-two percent earn less than $25,000 per year.

At San Miguel, students take a full college preparatory course load while simultaneously holding internships, working in corporations, and earning nearly forty percent of their school tuition. The Corporate Work-Study Program (CWSP) at San Miguel gives students the opportunity to form new identities as citizens and professionals who have bright futures.

Host

HW&W E22: Judy Katz Esbit, Home-based Caption Telephone

July 25, 2020 by Sam Harrell

Judy Katz Esbit, Southern Arizona Account Manager
CaptionCAll
4125 South Riverboat Drive
Salt Lake City, Utah 84123
520-247-6892
www.captioncall.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter |
BEST WAY TO CONNECT IS WITH ME…
Email: jesbit@captioncall.com
Call or Text: #520-247-6892
Use Code #1615773

After graduating from Skidmore College, not far from where she was born and raised in NY, Judy landed in Tucson in 1982 to train & travel with Up With People. She connected with people throughout the world and helped build relationships and share community resources through the universal language of music.

Moving to Los Angeles in 1983, Judy held jobs in the entertainment industry: Contestant Coordinator of the game show “Scrabble,” 20th Century Fox Marketing Executive, a Publicist as well as the Events Coordinator for LIFE (Love Is Feeding Everyone). Following another passion, Judy opened a health food store where she connected people to natural products and a healthy lifestyle.

In 2006, Judy, her husband, Scott, and their two sons moved to Oro Valley. For six years, she was the Patient Service Coordinator at SoundPoint Hearing Center and helped people with hearing loss connect to their world.

Although she survived Colon Cancer in 2010, Judy now has a hearing loss and an even greater understanding and appreciation for valuable resources that are available to those with hearing loss.

Since 2012, professionally and personally, Judy has been helping ALOHA (Adult Loss of Hearing Association) and its members as an educator and an advocate of captioned telephone services as an Account Manager for CaptionCall. She shares her passion by helping those with hearing loss connect with their family, friends and LIFE. 

Judy spends her time with family and friends, enjoying her Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Retriever Rescue, Moose, listening to great music, skiing, hiking and enjoying the beauty of Tucson.

About the Host

Karen M. Fisher
Senior Loan Officer
NMLS ID# 180167 – AZ MLO Lic# 0911886

Summit Funding, Inc.
5151 E. Broadway Blvd., Ste. 700
Tucson, AZ 85711
Branch NMLS ID# 1464335 – Summit Funding, Inc NMLS ID#3199
AZ Lic# 0925837 – Equal Housing Opportunity

(520) 447-2279 Direct Phone
Karen.Fisher@SummitFunding.net
www.OurNeighborsOurHeroes.com

As a Senior Loan Officer, I originate residential home loans (1-4 Units) for purchase or refinance transactions for owner-occupied, second homes or investment properties. I am licensed in the State of Arizona; however, I can connect you to great mortgage loan officers anywhere in the United States or Canada. I have been a loan officer for just over 20 years. In the prior 17 years, I was a Realtor, an Associate Broker, Branch Manager, and Designated Broker. My beloved husband Scott and I have been married for over 37 years, we have an awesome daughter Allison who is engaged to her Gonzaga University sweetheart, Enrique. I love to read, travel, hike, golf, camp, entrepreneurial ideas, inventions, animals and children. My key to success is to focus on excellence, not perfection and being growth-minded.

TMBS E100: Jim Francis, consumer law attorney

July 23, 2020 by Sam Harrell

WERE YOU DAMAGED BY INACCURATE JUDGMENT OR LIEN INFORMATION ON YOUR CREDIT REPORT?

Learn How You Could Qualify for $1,500 from a Settlement with One of the Top Three Credit Reporting Agencies!

Jim Francis is an accomplished consumer law attorney who works to protect consumers in federal and state courts in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Francis’ work at his firm, Francis Mailman Soumilas, P.C., focuses on fair credit reporting, fair debt collection practices, and consumer class actions. He has served as Class counsel in over 35 consumer class actions, trial counsel in two class actions, and counsel to some of the largest Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”) settlements in history.

He has published articles and spoken extensively about the FCRA. Francis appeared on various news programs, including the Today Show and PBS NewsHour to discuss consumer-related issues and was featured in The Philadelphia Inquirer.  Also, he currently serves on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA).

Francis has been recognized for his work in consumer protection litigation. In 2004, Mr. Francis was the youngest lawyer to be ranked in the Top 100 Superlawyers in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia Magazine and Pennsylvania Super Lawyers magazine.

He was subsequently ranked a Top 100 Pennsylvania Superlawyer in 2008, 2012, 2014-2018 and has regularly ranked one of the Top 100 Superlawyers in Philadelphia since 2004. Also in May 2014, he received the Community Legal Services of Philadelphia’s Equal Justice Award at its annual Breakfast of Champions. He is a 1992 graduate of Muhlenberg College (B.A., cum laude) and a 1995 graduate of the Temple University Beasley School of Law.