Culture at Work in Tucson Archives

CAW E15: Todd Sadow – Epic Rides

May 30, 2021 by angishields

Tucson Business Radio

CAW E15: Todd Sadow - Epic Rides

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About Todd Sadow

Born and raised in Texas, Todd Sadow has long been interested in competitive cycling, racing road cycles before moving to Tucson for college and shifting his focus to the growing sport of mountain biking.  Early on, however, he did what many enthusiasts find themselves forced to do – keep their hobby firmly into the “hobby” column and head out to work each morning.

For Todd, work was a rising career in the world of retail real estate development and management company who built and managed mall properties across the United States.  Unlike most, however, Todd made the leap so many dream of: leaving the corporate world to fill a void he saw in the cycling community and pursuing his dream by building a career in the cycling industry hosting signature mountain biking events across the country.

Since that fateful day, his company – Epic Rides – has grown to one of the most recognizable names in the field, hosting events in Arizona, Nevada, Arkansas and Colorado which include its signature 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo race – the longest-running American event of its type – based right here in Tucson.

About Epic Rides

From humble beginnings, the passion project now known as Epic Rides has grown to become one of the most recognizable names in mountain bike events, starting with the organization’s first Tour of the White Mountains and now preparing to host events in Arizona, Nevada, Colorado and Arkansas.  The organization is perhaps best known for its iconic 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo event, the longest running race of its type in the United States, which will be celebrating its 22nd running in 2022.

With participants ranging from Olympic athletes to documentary filmmakers and local weekend warriors, their events are billed as a platform for personal achievement, camaraderie, challenge and life driving motivation (and satisfaction). Maybe even more notably, they are designed solely to deliver happiness to all involved while spreading the gospel of mountain biking.

Epic Rides Contact/Social Media:

Website URL: www.epicrides.com

LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-sadow-8058997

Twitter URL: https://twitter.com/#!/EpicRides

Facebook Page URL: https://www.facebook.com/epicrides

Instagram: https://instagram.com/epicrides#

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 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

CAW E14: Ryan Foster, IM Insurance, Co-Founder

April 22, 2021 by angishields

Tucson Business Radio

CAW E14: Ryan Foster, IM Insurance, Co-Founder

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Ryan Foster, IM Insurance, Co-Founder – The Reveille Project
Crest Insurance Group
Colorado Center Tower 1,
2000 S Colorado Blvd Suite 11100
City: Denver State: CO ZIP: 80222
Email: rfoster@crestins.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Twitter |

Ryan Foster is a Colorado-native father, husband, former college athlete, a second-generation member of the insurance industry, and most recently, a valued addition to Crest Insurance Group of Colorado’s fast-growing boutique employee benefits team.

Additionally, Ryan is a United States Marine Corps combat veteran, having served two tours in Iraq. It was in this segment of his life story that his life took a fateful turn that resulted in the award of a Purple Heart, a rediscovery of purpose, and his founding The Reveille Project – a non-profit organization dedicated to helping combat veterans reintegrate with their community back home through fellowship and physical fitness.

Based in Denver, where he lives with his wife and children, Ryan now consults with employers throughout the Southwest on employee benefit insurance plans, advising employers on plan design, regulatory compliance, and his personal passion for health and wellness.

About The Business;

Crest Insurance is the largest locally-owned and operated insurance brokerage in Southern Arizona, and one of the top-100 insurance agencies in the United States. Recognized as an industry leader with offices in Arizona, California, and Colorado, their experienced insurance experts provide cost-effective solutions for the complex industries that drive our local economy.

In addition to assisting businesses throughout the Southwest with their commercial insurance, workers compensation, and employee health insurance plans, Crest’s team is also happy to assist its Arizona, Colorado, and California neighbors with personal coverage including homeowners, auto, and life insurance.

Host

CAW E13: Dr. Paul Melendez, UofA Eller College of Mgmt

March 26, 2021 by angishields

Tucson Business Radio

CAW E13: Dr. Paul Melendez, UofA Eller College of Mgmt

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Dr. Paul Melendez, Professor and Assistant Department Head
University of Arizona Eller College of Management
McClelland Hall, 1130 E Helen Street
Tucson, AZ ZIP: 85721
Email: pmelendez@eller.arizona.edu

Dr. Paul Melendez is a native Tucsonan and a proud Wildcat. He has been with the Eller College of Management since 1996, currently serving as a Professor and Assistant Department Head in the Department of Management and Organizations and Founder of the Center for Leadership Ethics.

As a Professor, he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in business ethics, international management, organizational behavior, human resources, and innovation, and has been consistently ranked as one of the top professors in the college. In 2019, he authored a textbook titled Moral Problems in Management: An Objective Model of Analysis, and has led academic programs to emerge economies in South America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. He consults for clients around the world on ethical-decision making, transformational leadership, and innovation.

As Founder of the Center for Leadership Ethics, Paul leads efforts to improve organizational ethics through cutting-edge research, education, and outreach programs. The Center is the first of its kind at The University of Arizona and internationally renowned. Dr. Melendez has previously taught courses in public policy, public management, and the analysis of data for decision-making. He also served as Assistant Dean for Eller Executive Education where he successfully helped launch a non-profit, demand-driven, consulting wing for the college.

About the Business:

The Eller College of Management (Eller) is a business school at the University of Arizona located in Tucson, Arizona. The Eller College of Management began in 1913 as a bachelor’s degree program in commerce before becoming the University of Arizona School of Business and Public Administration in 1944. It is one of the largest colleges at the University of Arizona, with over 5,400 undergraduate students and nearly 700 graduate students. In addition, Eller has over 55,000 alumni worldwide.

The most recent U.S. News and World Report rank Eller 19th in undergraduate business programs in the U.S. (including public and private institutions), the highest-ranking college at the University of Arizona. Eller also boasts the #1 Public Management Information Systems and ranked #7 Entrepreneurship programs nationally. The MIS program has been ranked in the Top 5 by U.S. News since the inception of the rankings, one of only three programs in the U.S. with such a distinction. Eller’s programs in Supply Chain Logistics and Accounting ranked top 20 and Marketing ranked in the nation’s Top 25 by U.S. News as of 2008. The Department of Management and Organizations also ranked in the nation’s top 25 by U.S. News as of 2010.

He has a beautiful wife, son, and daughter. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling with his family, reading, and supporting various non-profit organizations as a volunteer and board member.

Host

CAW E12: Shannon O’Connor, of Paychex.com

February 22, 2021 by angishields

Tucson Business Radio

CAW E12: Shannon O'Connor, of Paychex.com

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Shannon O’Connor, Regional Human Resources Consultant
PAYCHEX
630.220.6106
SDOCONNOR@PAYCHEX.COM
www.paychex.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter

Shannon O’Connor joins us from Paychex HR Solutions. Her career began in the Human Resources field in the mid-’90s. She had the privilege early on of working as the HR Manager for a start-up company as Employee #3! That provided a unique view into the challenges encountered by employers as they ramp up quickly. From policy creation to employee relations to coaching supervisors Shannon recognized how much an employer’s culture and commitment to their employees connect directly to the power of employee productivity. She developed a passion for helping employees feel valued and connected to their employer so they can execute their talents to their highest degree and push their employer forward as a company.

She understands the challenges that business owners face every day. She in fact stepped away from the corporate world for 5 years to invest in and manage an indoor entertainment facility with 100 employees of her own! She experienced firsthand the challenges employers face trying to manage a business, create profit and care for their employees. Shannon has spent 14 years with Paychex. In that span of time, she has plugged hundreds of business owners and HR Managers into the powerful resources that Paychex delivers to its clients. Shannon is a proud and passionate Rotarian and serves as both an Officer and Board Member. She was born and raised in a small town in Alaska and cherishes the values that the environment instilled.

About the Business

Paychex is one of the largest Employer Support Services companies in the United States. They are a leading provider of Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions, providing user-friendly technology designed to streamline the employer AND employee experience. Paychex provides guidance on human resources best practices, develops policies & practices related to employee management, trains & develops Supervisors and Managers, processes payroll and tax returns along with providing HRIS, Employee Onboarding, Applicant Tracking, and Time Tracking systems. Paychex is the largest 401k Recordkeeper for small- and medium-sized businesses throughout the U.S.. A $4 Billion company serving more than 680,000 clients, Paychex has consistently recognized as one of America’s most admired and most ethical companies, and a technological leader in both the payroll services and Human Resources industries.

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.

CAW E11: Perimeter Bicycle / El Tour De Tucson

January 23, 2021 by angishields

Tucson Business Radio

CAW E11: Perimeter Bicycle / El Tour De Tucson

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TJ Juskiewicz, Executive Director
Perimeter Bicycle / El Tour De Tucson
2609 E BROADWAY BLVD.
Tucson, AZ 85716
Phone: 515-505-5567
Email:tj@eltourdetucson.org
URL: https://eltourdetucson.org/
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Instagram| LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube

TJ Juskiewicz is the Executive Director of Perimeter Bicycling Association and El Tour de Tucson. Juskiewicz has over 30 years of event experience serving as director of some of the country’s top cycling events including RAGBRAI and Bike Florida. He also served several terms as the National President of the Bicycle Tour Network. Prior experience includes serving as director of Florida’s Sunshine State Games, the state’s Olympic-style multi-sport festival, the marketing department of the University of Florida athletic department, and at the Olympic Games in Atlanta. He is a proud graduate of the University of Florida. He and his wife, Jodi, have been married for 21 years and have one son (Chase, 19) and a daughter (Cami, 17). He was born in Jersey City, NJ but grew up in Sunrise, Florida.

Cristiana Benson, Director, Business Development
Perimeter Bicycle / El Tour De Tucson
2609 E BROADWAY BLVD.
Tucson, AZ 85716
Phone: 520.745.2033
CBenson015@gmail.com

Christiana Benson is the Director of Business Development at PBAA for El Tour de Tucson and El Tour de Mesa. Christiana’s entrance into sports marketing began in the early 1990s as a Creative Director for a marketing firm responsible for bringing the Senior Olympics to Tucson. Her 20 years of Sales and Marketing experience prepared her for roles as a consultant for companies like Carma-Labs, Guthy-Renker, and QVC. She has worked on exhibits with UCSB, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Museum, and the Makeup Museum in NYC. Christiana has brought a product to market called Carmex Moisture Plus and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, awarded to her family in 2008, and is currently working on a documentary for Netflix. Outside of work, she is a Hollywood memorabilia collector, coffee aficionado, Tucson Community Cares Board Member, and novice cyclist. She is a mom to 3 children; Sophia, 24, Sydney, 19, and Steven, 16. This Air Force Brat was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and was raised in England and Germany where she studied classical and jazz piano.

Damion Alexander moved to Tucson Arizona from Telluride Colorado when he was in high school and went on to attend the University of Arizona. Upon graduating from the University of Arizona 25 years ago Damion joined Long Realty company where he has been a residential real estate agent ever since. Damion grew up on a bicycle exploring the mountains around Telluride and continued to ride and commute While attending the U of A. After graduating he dove headfirst into real estate and the road very little until the real estate market meltdown in 2007. At that time, he became obsessed with bikes and has been riding pretty much every day since. Damion’s passion for cycling is only matched by his interest in giving back to the community. He had raised funds through multiple events and donates considerable time to many local charities as well as sitting on the Board of Directors for El tour de Tucson, beyond Tucson, and the rose petal foundation.

About Perimeter Bicycle

Perimeter Bicycling is the nonprofit organization that coordinates and hosts El Tour de Tucson, the organization’s flagship event and one of the largest bicycling events in America. Since its first event in 1983 with fewer than 200 cyclists, El Tour has grown to attract over 6,000 cyclists per year of all ages and abilities, from all around the world. Cumulatively, more than 270,000 riders have championed the event’s message of charity, community, health, and wellness alongside a strong and committed group of nonprofits and volunteers. As a result of that teamwork, the event has raised more than $101 million for area charities and non-profits.

Beyond the event itself, El Tour’s finish line/annual Downtown Fiesta brings together cyclists and members of the greater Tucson community for a celebration of charities, community, health, and fitness, and helped further Perimeter Bicycling’s goal of making Tucson/Pima County the nation’s best bicycling region. In 2008, the League of American Bicyclists (LAB) awarded the Tucson/Pima Eastern Region its Gold-Level “Bicycle Friendly” designation for its commitment to providing safe facilities for bicyclists and its support of bicycling for recreation, fitness, and transportation. The LAB renewed the region’s Gold level in 2012. Perimeter Bicycling is actively working with volunteers and staff from the City of Tucson and Pima County to continue a concerted effort to achieve top honors.

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.

CAW E10: Kathi Roche, Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.

December 20, 2020 by angishields

Tucson Business Radio

CAW E10: Kathi Roche, Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.

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Kathi Roche, Co-owner, General Manager & Chief Financial Officer
Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.
755 W Grant Road
Tucson, AZZIP: 85705
520.623.0421
Email: kathi@srlandscaping.com Santa Rita Landscaping Website
Houzz Website
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter |

Kathi is a resourceful financial and business management professional with 38 years of experience in accounting, finance, and business management. Her work experience includes public and private firms of all sizes. She is a proven Manager, driven to cut company costs while boosting company revenue through innovative management techniques. Organized and diligent, with excellent written and oral, and interpersonal skills, Kathi is successful in building and motivating dynamic teams. Her practical experience with all facets of business includes Cost Control, Process optimization, Strategic planning, Staff development, Goal attainment, Accounting, Human Resources, Payroll, Office Management, Finance, Banking Relationships, Tax preparations, and Financial Statements. She has managed teams from 5 to 250 people and has overseen multiple mergers, acquisitions, buyouts, reorganizations, downsizing, and consolidations.

Kathi is a master at creating synergy within teams and integrating business plans seamlessly to maximize company profits, employee retention, and customer satisfaction. Kathi brings practical experience and knowledge of systems, procedures, techniques, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Many of her years of experience include work in the construction industry, from general contracting to the various trades. Her knowledge of WIP (work in progress) reports, accrual and tax accounting, balance sheets and income statements help form her management style that promotes increased net profits. Her titles have ranged from Accountant, Controller, Chief Financial Officer to Integrator, and General Manager. Kathi has been with Santa Rita Landscaping for 13 years.

About the Business

In 1985, brothers Brian and Garrett Ham started their Tucson landscaping company and called it Santa Rita Landscaping, named after the Santa Rita mountain range they lived near. Garrett was in his last semester of high school and Brian finishing his bachelor’s degree in Watershed Hydrology at the University of Arizona when Garrett received the firm’s first Contractors license with a $1,000 loan from First Interstate Bank of Arizona, co-signed by their father, to cover the bonding requirements.

The business began in their parents’ barn, which served as their first contractor yard. During the day both partners worked the physical aspect of a landscaping business, installing brick, irrigation, plants and trimming shrubs and each evening they would handle the business side of the company, returning phone calls, drawing plans and doing book work.

By 2005, the company employed 125 Tucsonans, and SRL bought the 4.6 acres at 755 W Grant Road to remodel the building that serves as their headquarters today. By 2006, the company employed over 190 Tucsonans and launched Santa Rita Environmental and Santa Rita Waste Systems to provide storm water compliance and roll off dumpster services, finally merging in 2012 with Southwest Enviroscapes, Inc. to form one of Tucson’s largest and leading commercial, public and residential landscaping providers. Throughout, the company has grown via its focus on customer service, ownership thinking, and The Santa Rita Way.

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.

CAW E9: AGILITY Innovation’s Drew Kallestad & Ken Sloan

November 20, 2020 by angishields

Tucson Business Radio

CAW E9: AGILITY Innovation's Drew Kallestad & Ken Sloan

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DREW KALLESTAD & KEN SLOAN
Drew Kallestad: Founder, Chief Strategy Officer
Ken Sloan: Founder, Chief Growth Officer

AGILITY Innovation Partners

16750 Amberstone Way
Parker, CO ZIP: 80134
Email: Drew: dkallestad@agilitydcs.com Ken: ksloan@agilityhda.com Phone: 303.881.1872

Drew Kallestad: Founder, Chief Strategy Officer

Drew founded AGILITY in 2018, armed with over three decades of executive experience in healthcare, ranging from employee benefit consulting & health risk management to healthcare finance & employee engagement.

A truth seeker and business connector, Drew has successfully guided innovation launches in health data analytics, payment integrity, direct primary care, and improved health outcomes fields. Pre-Agility, Drew served as Executive VP at CoBiz Insurance. As the senior member of the division, he led the transformation of the Employee Benefits team. The firm tripled in size during that time.

Today, Drew’s most invigorating “innovation workstation” isn’t behind a desk or a laptop, but up at his Colorado mountain getaway, skiing, hiking, snowshoeing, and fly fishing.

Ken Sloan: Founder, Chief Growth Officer

Ken has successfully launched multiple innovations in health technology, insurance technology, and has experience leading teams that have played a key role in transforming healthcare and wellbeing in America.

He started this pursuit as an early adopter of consumer-driven health plans/ consumerism in healthcare in the early 2000s and moved into behavior change and driving innovation in health insurance for key stakeholder groups. Prior to co-founding AGILITY, Ken served as the Vice President of Growth and Distribution at Vitality Group, a leading global behavior change health tech company.

Originally from the Chicago area, Ken and his family now live in Evergreen Colorado. He enjoys everything outdoors, spending time with kids, grandkids, and the family’s Black Labrador, Teddy.

About the Business

Since its inception in October 2017, Nice Healthcare (one of Agility Innovation Partners’ key initiatives) has focused on making primary care affordable and accessible to people who historically have not had access to care, either for cost concerns, convenience, or other factors. Nice clinicians currently provide healthcare services for over 200 small businesses that encompass 30,000+ members.

Nice’s goal is to enable its care team to treat as many medical conditions as possible. By expanding its offering to include over 550 acute and chronic medications free of charge as well as virtual physical therapy to address the musculoskeletal needs of its patients, Nice is broadening the ways members engage with their Nice provider. Genevieve Swenson, co-Founder and COO, and FNP elaborate. “We want every one of our members to know that we are in their corner. Whether they are healthy, have the sniffles, or are managing chronic health conditions, a Nice healthcare provider is going to be able to engage with them and help them accomplish their goals. Expanding our prescription formulary and adding access to licensed physical therapists are the two newest examples of how we are broadening ways we can help.”

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.

CAW E8: Dancing in the Street Tucson

October 17, 2020 by angishields

Tucson Business Radio

CAW E8: Dancing in the Street Tucson

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GUESTS:

Joey Rodgers & Solesite Lupu
Founders, President of the Board of Directors
Dancing In The Streets Tucson
88 W. 38TH STREET
Tucson, AZ 85713
520.867.8489
info@ditsaz.org

Soleste Lupu has been dancing for any audience she could find since she was two years old. As co-founder and co-Artistic Director for Dancing in the Streets Arizona, Soleste works with co-Director Joseph Rodgers to inspire Tucson children to experience joy, creativity, and self-expression through the discipline of ballet. A Tucson native, she trained ballet locally at the Tucson Dance Academy under Maria Morton, with additional training from Ismet Mouhedin, George Zoritch, Jose Valenzuela, Stephanie Steigers and Neil Cowey. Versed in both the Royal Academy of Dancing ballet syllabus and the Vagonava syllabus, she has performed with the Southern Arizona Light Opera Company (SALOC) Plain, the University of Arizona Music and Dance Department, the University of Arizona Symphony and the LaMond Dance Ensemble. In addition to dance and music, she has worked in public policy and advocacy, run a no-kill shelter for cats, and started a family caregiver advocacy organization.

Joseph Rodgers, also a Tucson native, began his studies at the age of 7 when he was discovered at St. Ambrose school by Maria Morton, founder of the Tucson Academy of Dancing. His early training was in the Royal Academy of Dancing syllabus, and under George Zoritch, of the famed Ballet Russe continued to the San Francisco Ballet School and a 25-year career as a professional dancer. He has performed with many companies including the Arizona Dance Theater, Ballet Arizona, Feld Ballet New York, Ballet Chicago, and Milwaukee Ballet, culminating in a 2004 televised PBS performance of Der Fledermaus at the Kennedy Center with the Washington National Opera, directed by Placido Domingo.

About the Business

Dancing in the Streets Arizona (DITSAZ) is both a well-appointed ballet studio and a laboratory for success. Founded in 2008 with a small sum of wedding gift money by husband and wife team Soleste Lupu and Joseph Rodgers, the studio is located in South Tucson – a one-square-mile community that maintains a strong cultural heritage but struggles with high crime rates and poverty. The mission of DITSAZ is to use the power of dance to transform lives using the excitement and discipline of ballet to guide children in developing positive life skills, and to break down cultural barriers and enrich the community’s artistic experience.

Students take classes and perform in professional settings regardless of their income level, physical shape/size, or skill level. DITSAZ has served children with incarcerated parents, victims of abuse, those with serious physical and developmental disabilities, as well as non-traditional ballet students, such as overweight children or those with other physical limitations. Thirty-seven of our students were referred by the Juvenile Court to complete community service, many of whom continued on as students after their terms of service were completed.

Regardless of background or how they became involved, these students have discovered they can do more than they ever thought—not just across the dance floor, but in the classroom, in their family, and in their community. DITSAZ has demonstrated that dance education provides at-risk youth, and all students, a vehicle to experience positive teamwork and discipline, develop friendships that challenge cultural barriers, and most, importantly, experience accomplishments that serve to broaden their sense of life possibilities. No one is ever turned away from DITS if they want to learn.

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.

CAW E7: Mike McGee, CPCU, ARM, V.P. Crest Insurance

September 26, 2020 by angishields

Tucson Business Radio

CAW E7: Mike McGee, CPCU, ARM, V.P. Crest Insurance

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Mike McGee, CPCU, ARM
Vice President
mmcgee@crestins.com
(d) 520.784.7660 | (c) 520.603.1582 | (o) 520.881.5760 ext 1106
(f) 520.618.3981
5285 E. Williams Circle, Suite 4500 | Tucson, AZ 85711

A graduate of the University of Arizona, Mike McGee’s career has included service in the United States Marine Corps., as a wildland Hotshot and Helitack firefighter, risk management and procurement for large healthcare institutions including Tucson Medical Center and Kingman Regional Medical center, and finally his current role as a consultant and broker with Crest Insurance Group. In addition to his studies at the U of A, Mike holds an Associate in Risk Management and Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter designation.

On the personal side, Mike is an avid outdoorsman, and hunter, spending any free time he can exploring the wilderness of Southern Arizona.

About the Business

Crest Insurance is the largest locally-owned and operated insurance brokerage in Southern Arizona, and one of the top-100 insurance agencies in the United States. Providing risk management and consulting services across the full scope of business operations from Workers Compensation and operational liability to employee benefit programs. For Crest, Mike’s expertise lies in contract oversight and review, captive management, and logistics.

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.