Tucson Business Radio

IMPACT E6: Meghan Heddings & Dr John D. Arnold 

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Meghan Heddings, Executive Director 
Family Housing Resources 
3505 N. Campbell Ave., Suite 501 
Tucson, AZ 85719 
520-977-7533 
mheddings@fhrinc.net 
FHRTucson.org 
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter |

Meghan Heddings joined FHR in December of 2018. Meghan is a native Tucsonan that is passionate about improving the local community and providing resources to improve individual and families lives and advocating for improved services. Prior to coming to FHR, Meghan worked at the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona as the Chief Operations Officer heading a team of over 50 individuals across southern Arizona.   

Dr John David Arnold 

www.ppep.org 

Dr. John David Arnold was born in ‘Pennsylvania Dutch Country’ on a small farm located near Doylestown in Bucks County.  His late father whose family dates from the early 1600s was a writer and inventor, who wrote the first motor tourist guide of Mexico for Triple-A and Popular Mechanics Magazines in the 1950s.   

His mother was an artist, sculptor, and micro-business owner of Grayce’s Gift Shop in Patagonia, Arizona until the age of 97.  Dr. Arnold has two sisters, Janie & Elaine.  Dr. Arnold has been a resident of Arizona for over five decades and presently resides in both Tucson and Patagonia, Arizona.  Dr. Arnold is a single parent with three daughters and one stepson; Loree, Renato, (born in Lima, Peru) Chaska, 19, and Tika, 16.  All four have attended and excelled in traditional and public charter schools.    

Dr. Arnold moved to Guadalajara, Mexico with his family when he was six years old and attended elementary school at Colegio Cervantes.  He moved to Nogales, Arizona after five years in Guadalajara.  His family then moved to Tucson’s south side circa 1958 where he attended Wakefield Junior High and Pueblo High Schools.  Subsequently, Dr. Arnold graduated from the University of Arizona, with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Sociology, two master’s Degrees in Administration and Education, (M. Ed) with a Ph.D. in the same fields. 

Main Administration
Address: 802 E. 46th Street
Tucson, AZ 85713
Phone: 520.622.3553 | Fax: 520.622.1480 | TDD: 1-800-367-8939
Email: dnoriega@ppep.org

SHOW HOST:
Barbara McClure, Executive Director  
IMPACT of Southern Arizona 
3535 E Hawser Street 
Tucson, AZ  85739                                                    
520-825-0009 / Mobile Phone: 206-915-0919 
barbara@impactsoaz.org 
www.impactsoaz.org 
 SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter |

Barbara McClure wakes up each morning passionate about going to work at a place that improves lives and inspires futures every day! She has been the Executive Director of a Tucson social service nonprofit called IMPACT of Southern Arizona, for ten years. What is it that keeps you passionate about your role Barbara? 

Barbara has been a visionary and planner with decades of experience as a small business owner and in nonprofit leadership; her innovative ideas and strategic thinking, along with a talent for bringing the community together, has helped grow IMPACT five-fold in a very short time. Her talents and interests are diverse but all center around helping people, improving the community, bolstering education, building capacity and sustainability, being vocal about the rights and conditions of others, experiencing art, nurturing all inhabitants of your garden, and enjoying life to the fullest. 

And now Barbara is about to experience another exciting chapter in her life with hosting a brand-new Radio Show Podcast here on the Tucson Business RadioX Network starting in November. 

IMPACT of Southern Arizona is a 20 – year old social service nonprofit stabilizing families and seniors, and moving people out of poverty. IMPACT’s programs are designed to stretch household budgets so earned income can be spent on necessities such as improved housing conditions, fuel to get to work, utilizes, and needed medical attention and prescriptions.  Its clients are your neighbors! People come to IMPACT because it is a welcoming place where they are always treated with dignity and respect, and where they find resources, referrals, coaching, and help to attain the skills that can move them forward into self-sufficiency. 

Barbara grew up in Pasadena CA, moved to Long Beach for college, got married and started our family then moved to Seattle area ten years later. Took our youngest son on an 11-month motorhome trip to get to Tucson – Homeschooled for 10th grade. 

We vacationed at a rustic cabin when I was growing up, where we had no phone or television; and spent all our time outside fishing, hiking, horseback riding, listening to old radio shows, playing pool, reading comic books from the local small grocer, and using our imaginations all day long. I always admired the superheroes who defended people and cities like Gotham and Metropolis, so when our three boys were born, we named them after familiar character: Colin (Bryce for an overlay of Bruce Wayne, Kent, and Parker. Our first grandchild was born last year, and as in the family tradition, named Logan, after the Wolverine. I used to always tell them they were my superheroes – and they still are today! 

Barbara loves working with numbers and has always loved math and the organization of things, so accounting seemed perfect, but I soon realized that I if I became a CPA I would have to spend many months inside doing tax returns, and that did not appeal to me as a long–term career! I have a great imagination and enjoy creating things, so thought I should find a better path that might nurture that side of my personality. I was working in the shipping industry in SoCal at the time and fell in love with import and export, so shifted my majors to Marketing and International Business. Those were wonderful fits, and I imagined graduating and moving to the largest port on the planet, in Germany; then, I met my future husband and things took a different turn. 

A little bit about how Barbara got into Nonprofit work: 

All along with my husband and I were always involved in nonprofits and community volunteer opportunities, and often said it was too bad we could not make a living doing those things we loved so much. Leadership roles in PTO, Boy Scouts, Historical Societies, Junior League, Elks, Rotary and more. Then when we moved to Tucson I looked for a local opportunity to impact my community. A Board position was about to open at IMPACT, and my local bank branch manager, Peggy Smoot, suggested I would be very passionate about getting involved in the mission work there. I worked in the Food Bank. 

There are thousands of nonprofits in Tucson. What makes IMPACT Unique is that they bring the community together to stabilize families and move people out of poverty. Our true success lies in partnering with a large number of businesses, agencies, social clubs and other nonprofits. We invest $2.5 million in the community each year, and we do it all with a lean staff of amazing professionals supported by more than 170 volunteer shifts each week! We have put great systems in place to run efficiently, effectively and with a commitment to sustainability and integrity, protecting the community’s investment in our work, striving for perfect audits, being innovative, building capacity and most importantly – treating everyone with dignity and respect. We are an award-winning nonprofit with numerous nods to incredible customer service. Our clients are your neighbors… We improve lives and inspire futures of people living in Southern AZ.  

So, IMPACT is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and you have been at the helm half that time. Share with me the things IMPACT has accomplished over the years, and the things you have planned for this celebratory year. 

Tucson Business Radio

IMPACT E5: Steve Asp, Catalina Mountain Elks Club #2815

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Steve Asp, Exalted Ruler
Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge #2815
6045 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85738
520 825-0893 / 503 680-0007
sfasp2002@gmail.com
bpoe2815@arizonaelks.org

Raised in a small town in northern Illinois.  Served in the US Army from 1964 to 1967.  Bachelor’s Degree in Law Enforcement Administration from Western Illinois University, Master’s Degree in Police Science from Washington State University.  Almost 30- year career in law enforcement including Police Officer in Pullman WA and Portland, OR plus teaching Criminal Justice at Minot State College in ND.  Retired from Portland Police Bureau as a Lieutenant in 2001.  Moved to Tucson in 2002.  Been an Elk for 20 years. 

About Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge #2815 

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is a fraternal, non-profit organization whose mission is to provide service to the community.  Specific activities are directed towards programs for youths and our country’s veterans. 

There is a social aspect to the Elks as well.  Each Lodge has a Social Quarters where events are planned for the members.  They are usually open on a daily basis to provide places for members to congregate and socialize. 

SHOW HOST:
Barbara McClure, Executive Director  
IMPACT of Southern Arizona 
3535 E Hawser Street 
Tucson, AZ  85739                                                    
520-825-0009 / Mobile Phone: 206-915-0919 
barbara@impactsoaz.org 
www.impactsoaz.org 
 SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter |

Barbara McClure wakes up each morning passionate about going to work at a place that improves lives and inspires futures every day! She has been the Executive Director of a Tucson social service nonprofit called IMPACT of Southern Arizona, for ten years. What is it that keeps you passionate about your role Barbara? 

Barbara has been a visionary and planner with decades of experience as a small business owner and in nonprofit leadership; her innovative ideas and strategic thinking, along with a talent for bringing the community together, has helped grow IMPACT five-fold in a very short time. Her talents and interests are diverse but all center around helping people, improving the community, bolstering education, building capacity and sustainability, being vocal about the rights and conditions of others, experiencing art, nurturing all inhabitants of your garden, and enjoying life to the fullest. 

And now Barbara is about to experience another exciting chapter in her life with hosting a brand-new Radio Show Podcast here on the Tucson Business RadioX Network starting in November. 

IMPACT of Southern Arizona is a 20 – year old social service nonprofit stabilizing families and seniors, and moving people out of poverty. IMPACT’s programs are designed to stretch household budgets so earned income can be spent on necessities such as improved housing conditions, fuel to get to work, utilizes, and needed medical attention and prescriptions.  Its clients are your neighbors! People come to IMPACT because it is a welcoming place where they are always treated with dignity and respect, and where they find resources, referrals, coaching, and help to attain the skills that can move them forward into self-sufficiency. 

Barbara grew up in Pasadena CA, moved to Long Beach for college, got married and started our family then moved to Seattle area ten years later. Took our youngest son on an 11-month motorhome trip to get to Tucson – Homeschooled for 10th grade. 

We vacationed at a rustic cabin when I was growing up, where we had no phone or television; and spent all our time outside fishing, hiking, horseback riding, listening to old radio shows, playing pool, reading comic books from the local small grocer, and using our imaginations all day long. I always admired the superheroes who defended people and cities like Gotham and Metropolis, so when our three boys were born, we named them after familiar character: Colin (Bryce for an overlay of Bruce Wayne, Kent, and Parker. Our first grandchild was born last year, and as in the family tradition, named Logan, after the Wolverine. I used to always tell them they were my superheroes – and they still are today! 

Barbara loves working with numbers and has always loved math and the organization of things, so accounting seemed perfect, but I soon realized that I if I became a CPA I would have to spend many months inside doing tax returns, and that did not appeal to me as a long–term career! I have a great imagination and enjoy creating things, so thought I should find a better path that might nurture that side of my personality. I was working in the shipping industry in SoCal at the time and fell in love with import and export, so shifted my majors to Marketing and International Business. Those were wonderful fits, and I imagined graduating and moving to the largest port on the planet, in Germany; then, I met my future husband and things took a different turn. 

A little bit about how Barbara got into Nonprofit work: 

All along with my husband and I were always involved in nonprofits and community volunteer opportunities, and often said it was too bad we could not make a living doing those things we loved so much. Leadership roles in PTO, Boy Scouts, Historical Societies, Junior League, Elks, Rotary and more. Then when we moved to Tucson I looked for a local opportunity to impact my community. A Board position was about to open at IMPACT, and my local bank branch manager, Peggy Smoot, suggested I would be very passionate about getting involved in the mission work there. I worked in the Food Bank. 

There are thousands of nonprofits in Tucson. What makes IMPACT Unique is that they bring the community together to stabilize families and move people out of poverty. Our true success lies in partnering with a large number of businesses, agencies, social clubs and other nonprofits. We invest $2.5 million in the community each year, and we do it all with a lean staff of amazing professionals supported by more than 170 volunteer shifts each week! We have put great systems in place to run efficiently, effectively and with a commitment to sustainability and integrity, protecting the community’s investment in our work, striving for perfect audits, being innovative, building capacity and most importantly – treating everyone with dignity and respect. We are an award-winning nonprofit with numerous nods to incredible customer service. Our clients are your neighbors… We improve lives and inspire futures of people living in Southern AZ.  

So, IMPACT is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and you have been at the helm half that time. Share with me the things IMPACT has accomplished over the years, and the things you have planned for this celebratory year. 

Tucson Business Radio

IMPACT: TFI Special, John Waechter & Lee Ann Roberts

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John Waechter, Sales Trainer & Business Coach 
Don Zavis Sales Training
1846 E. Innovation Park Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85755
520-370-8232
jwwaechter@comcast.net

SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter |

John is a seasoned business executive, entrepreneur, and organizational consultant. With 40 years of experience with consumer and industrial manufacturing, healthcare, small business, Fortune 500 companies, and more. John’s current focus is on corporate expense mitigation, courses in sales, customer service, customer retention, interpersonal relationships, and behavioral assessments.  

John has extensive experience in the basic business disciplines of marketing, sales, operations, finance, accounting, and human resources. John holds a B.S. in Business Administration and an M.B.A. in Long Range Planning, and is also a certified Predictive Index Practitioner and a certified “Talent Optimizer.” 

John partnered with Don Zavis Sales Training in 2019 as an educator, trainer, and Business Coach. We provide clients with a large multitude of tools to help them grow their business. These include, but are not limited to, monthly face to face one on one sessions, (now mainly on ZOOM), group coaching sessions, weekly live classes for in-person attendance as well as a live stream capability, accountability partnerships, class archive access and much more. 

Lee Ann Roberts, Vice President
Dependable Personnel, Inc
700 N Country Club Ste 120
Tucson, AZ  86716
520-325-1131
info@dependablepersonnel.com
www.dependablepersonnel.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | 

Lee Ann is an Arizona native with over 28 years of experience in office management, including Human Resources and full-charge bookkeeping.  Most of my experience was in the construction industry. However, I spent several years in the medical field and trained office personnel on a construction industry accounting software.  I arrived at Dependable Personnel in 2017 with the opportunity to grow the business and become a partner.   

I am fortunate to have been able to assist the community in obtaining prosperous employment and provide small business owners with payroll and bookkeeping services, thus allowing the employers and employees to focus on what they do best. 

More About the Business

Dependable Personnel originated in 1994 to provide staffing services for the Legal community.

Our original mission was to assist the Tucson legal community in their staffing needs. Our focus has since expanded to also serving the Tucson corporate community staffing their offices with administrative employees.  We have recently extended our services to include payroll and bookkeeping services.  Dependable Personnel has remained small, specialized, locally-owned, and operated to serve the local community better.

Dependable Personnel is committed to providing personalized service to both our clients and our job seekers in making exemplary matches. We pride ourselves on thoroughly screening our prospective job seekers and ensuring that our clients’ specific requirements are met.

SHOW HOST:
Barbara McClure, Executive Director  
IMPACT of Southern Arizona 
3535 E Hawser Street 
Tucson, AZ  85739                                                    
520-825-0009 / Mobile Phone: 206-915-0919 
barbara@impactsoaz.org 
www.impactsoaz.org 
 SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter |

Barbara McClure wakes up each morning passionate about going to work at a place that improves lives and inspires futures every day! She has been the Executive Director of a Tucson social service nonprofit called IMPACT of Southern Arizona, for ten years. What is it that keeps you passionate about your role Barbara? 

Barbara has been a visionary and planner with decades of experience as a small business owner and in nonprofit leadership; her innovative ideas and strategic thinking, along with a talent for bringing the community together, has helped grow IMPACT five-fold in a very short time. Her talents and interests are diverse but all center around helping people, improving the community, bolstering education, building capacity and sustainability, being vocal about the rights and conditions of others, experiencing art, nurturing all inhabitants of your garden, and enjoying life to the fullest. 

And now Barbara is about to experience another exciting chapter in her life with hosting a brand-new Radio Show Podcast here on the Tucson Business RadioX Network starting in November. 

IMPACT of Southern Arizona is a 20 – year old social service nonprofit stabilizing families and seniors, and moving people out of poverty. IMPACT’s programs are designed to stretch household budgets so earned income can be spent on necessities such as improved housing conditions, fuel to get to work, utilizes, and needed medical attention and prescriptions.  Its clients are your neighbors! People come to IMPACT because it is a welcoming place where they are always treated with dignity and respect, and where they find resources, referrals, coaching, and help to attain the skills that can move them forward into self-sufficiency. 

Barbara grew up in Pasadena CA, moved to Long Beach for college, got married and started our family then moved to Seattle area ten years later. Took our youngest son on an 11-month motorhome trip to get to Tucson – Homeschooled for 10th grade. 

We vacationed at a rustic cabin when I was growing up, where we had no phone or television; and spent all our time outside fishing, hiking, horseback riding, listening to old radio shows, playing pool, reading comic books from the local small grocer, and using our imaginations all day long. I always admired the superheroes who defended people and cities like Gotham and Metropolis, so when our three boys were born, we named them after familiar character: Colin (Bryce for an overlay of Bruce Wayne, Kent, and Parker. Our first grandchild was born last year, and as in the family tradition, named Logan, after the Wolverine. I used to always tell them they were my superheroes – and they still are today! 

Barbara loves working with numbers and has always loved math and the organization of things, so accounting seemed perfect, but I soon realized that I if I became a CPA I would have to spend many months inside doing tax returns, and that did not appeal to me as a long–term career! I have a great imagination and enjoy creating things, so thought I should find a better path that might nurture that side of my personality. I was working in the shipping industry in SoCal at the time and fell in love with import and export, so shifted my majors to Marketing and International Business. Those were wonderful fits, and I imagined graduating and moving to the largest port on the planet, in Germany; then, I met my future husband and things took a different turn. 

A little bit about how Barbara got into Nonprofit work: 

All along with my husband and I were always involved in nonprofits and community volunteer opportunities, and often said it was too bad we could not make a living doing those things we loved so much. Leadership roles in PTO, Boy Scouts, Historical Societies, Junior League, Elks, Rotary and more. Then when we moved to Tucson I looked for a local opportunity to impact my community. A Board position was about to open at IMPACT, and my local bank branch manager, Peggy Smoot, suggested I would be very passionate about getting involved in the mission work there. I worked in the Food Bank. 

There are thousands of nonprofits in Tucson. What makes IMPACT Unique is that they bring the community together to stabilize families and move people out of poverty. Our true success lies in partnering with a large number of businesses, agencies, social clubs and other nonprofits. We invest $2.5 million in the community each year, and we do it all with a lean staff of amazing professionals supported by more than 170 volunteer shifts each week! We have put great systems in place to run efficiently, effectively and with a commitment to sustainability and integrity, protecting the community’s investment in our work, striving for perfect audits, being innovative, building capacity and most importantly – treating everyone with dignity and respect. We are an award-winning nonprofit with numerous nods to incredible customer service. Our clients are your neighbors… We improve lives and inspire futures of people living in Southern AZ.  

So, IMPACT is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and you have been at the helm half that time. Share with me the things IMPACT has accomplished over the years, and the things you have planned for this celebratory year. 

Tucson Business Radio

IMPACT: TFI Special, Jamie Overturf & Ron Petrie

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Thank You From Impact!

Jaime Overturf
Farmers Agent, Entrepreneur
2555 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 293-2900
joverturf@farmersagent.com

As a local Farmers® agent in Tucson, AZ, Jaime Overturf helps customers identify the insurance coverage that best fits their needs. This process is straightforward and personalized to help make them more informed about their insurance options.

Jaime has the knowledge and experience to help customers better understand their coverage options–whether that Jaime has the knowledge and experience to help customers better understand their coverage options–whether that’s auto, home, life, business insurance, and more. You can connect with Jaime on Facebook.

Ron Petrie of Ron P Enterprises

Ron Enterprises is locally owned and operated, and has in Tucson since August 28th, 1973.  Ron points out that both of his parents were engineers, one a chemical the other an electrical. Needless to say, there was only one way when it came to doing anything right. And you know what that is, ‘The right way’ which he carries over into my everyday life and especially my business life… and now I would like to do it right for you! 

So, when it comes to all facets of his line of business, Ron says nothing is more gratifying than seeing his customers’  expectations exceeded. 

 You see Ron is a little old fashioned, he doesn’t like to overcharge …and that will never change! So what do you need to have done? A bathroom remodel? How about a slab for that new addition to the house? And what about the addition too?

No Jobs’ too big – No Job’s too small”  Call Ron he does it all (520) 999-1113

                – Licensed – Bonded – Insured –

SHOW HOST:
Barbara McClure, Executive Director  
IMPACT of Southern Arizona 
3535 E Hawser Street 
Tucson, AZ  85739                                                    
520-825-0009 / Mobile Phone: 206-915-0919 
barbara@impactsoaz.org 
www.impactsoaz.org 
 SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter |

Barbara McClure wakes up each morning passionate about going to work at a place that improves lives and inspires futures every day! She has been the Executive Director of a Tucson social service nonprofit called IMPACT of Southern Arizona, for ten years. What is it that keeps you passionate about your role Barbara? 

Barbara has been a visionary and planner with decades of experience as a small business owner and in nonprofit leadership; her innovative ideas and strategic thinking, along with a talent for bringing the community together, has helped grow IMPACT five-fold in a very short time. Her talents and interests are diverse but all center around helping people, improving the community, bolstering education, building capacity and sustainability, being vocal about the rights and conditions of others, experiencing art, nurturing all inhabitants of your garden, and enjoying life to the fullest. 

And now Barbara is about to experience another exciting chapter in her life with hosting a brand-new Radio Show Podcast here on the Tucson Business RadioX Network starting in November. 

IMPACT of Southern Arizona is a 20 – year old social service nonprofit stabilizing families and seniors, and moving people out of poverty. IMPACT’s programs are designed to stretch household budgets so earned income can be spent on necessities such as improved housing conditions, fuel to get to work, utilizes, and needed medical attention and prescriptions.  Its clients are your neighbors! People come to IMPACT because it is a welcoming place where they are always treated with dignity and respect, and where they find resources, referrals, coaching, and help to attain the skills that can move them forward into self-sufficiency. 

Barbara grew up in Pasadena CA, moved to Long Beach for college, got married and started our family then moved to Seattle area ten years later. Took our youngest son on an 11-month motorhome trip to get to Tucson – Homeschooled for 10th grade. 

We vacationed at a rustic cabin when I was growing up, where we had no phone or television; and spent all our time outside fishing, hiking, horseback riding, listening to old radio shows, playing pool, reading comic books from the local small grocer, and using our imaginations all day long. I always admired the superheroes who defended people and cities like Gotham and Metropolis, so when our three boys were born, we named them after familiar character: Colin (Bryce for an overlay of Bruce Wayne, Kent, and Parker. Our first grandchild was born last year, and as in the family tradition, named Logan, after the Wolverine. I used to always tell them they were my superheroes – and they still are today! 

Barbara loves working with numbers and has always loved math and the organization of things, so accounting seemed perfect, but I soon realized that I if I became a CPA I would have to spend many months inside doing tax returns, and that did not appeal to me as a long–term career! I have a great imagination and enjoy creating things, so thought I should find a better path that might nurture that side of my personality. I was working in the shipping industry in SoCal at the time and fell in love with import and export, so shifted my majors to Marketing and International Business. Those were wonderful fits, and I imagined graduating and moving to the largest port on the planet, in Germany; then, I met my future husband and things took a different turn. 

A little bit about how Barbara got into Nonprofit work: 

All along with my husband and I were always involved in nonprofits and community volunteer opportunities, and often said it was too bad we could not make a living doing those things we loved so much. Leadership roles in PTO, Boy Scouts, Historical Societies, Junior League, Elks, Rotary and more. Then when we moved to Tucson I looked for a local opportunity to impact my community. A Board position was about to open at IMPACT, and my local bank branch manager, Peggy Smoot, suggested I would be very passionate about getting involved in the mission work there. I worked in the Food Bank. 

There are thousands of nonprofits in Tucson. What makes IMPACT Unique is that they bring the community together to stabilize families and move people out of poverty. Our true success lies in partnering with a large number of businesses, agencies, social clubs and other nonprofits. We invest $2.5 million in the community each year, and we do it all with a lean staff of amazing professionals supported by more than 170 volunteer shifts each week! We have put great systems in place to run efficiently, effectively and with a commitment to sustainability and integrity, protecting the community’s investment in our work, striving for perfect audits, being innovative, building capacity and most importantly – treating everyone with dignity and respect. We are an award-winning nonprofit with numerous nods to incredible customer service. Our clients are your neighbors… We improve lives and inspire futures of people living in Southern AZ.  

So, IMPACT is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and you have been at the helm half that time. Share with me the things IMPACT has accomplished over the years, and the things you have planned for this celebratory year. 

Tucson Business Radio

IMPACT: TFI Special, Dianne Kelley & Dallerie Riesland

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Dianne Kelley

Dianne Kelley, CEO Sandbrook Group 
www.sandbrookgroup.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | LinkedIn |

Dianne recently lost her husband of 20 years after a short illness, which has greatly impacted your life. Yet she still manages to head a very successful business, The Sandbrook Group. 

Fortunate Dianne has children, grandchildren and even one great-grandson along with siblings and an 89-year-old Mom, most of whom live here in Tucson.  She is also active in my church and community as well as running her business with 2 employees and 2 sales reps.  

 She spent several years on the Eastside of town in elementary school into Junior high and then moved and returned two more times. Our company, Sandbrook Group, LLC, was established on June 1, 2005. She had been working for the benefit of another firm in Tucson and decided to break off on my own. It is never an easy decision but she has never looked back and totally enjoy running my own company.  

Dianne says, I found over the years that business owners are so busy running their businesses and taking care of the day to day issues, they overlook the legal and financial structure of their business.  I tell them, “Someday you will exit your business—voluntarily or involuntarily–either way, you need a plan!” I help them prepare for the “what ifs” of life by providing planning and proper insurance to make sure their businesses and loved ones are taken care of, as well as planning for the “what’s next” when they retire.

Dallerie Riesland

Dallarie Reisland, Authentic Garage Door 

520-740-1050

www.tucsongaragedoorservice.com  

SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook 

Dallarie and her husband were raised on ranches in the Tri-State area of Montana, South Dakota, and Wyoming. Up until 2008 they raised sheep, cattle, and farmed. They then decided to venture into other businesses.  They moved here in 2017 from South Dakota and bought A-Authentic Garage Doors, the Tucson division, that has been here since 2007.  We love the desert southwest and enjoy our new business.  They have grown children and three grandchildren, who also live here in Tucson around. 

Dallarie and her husband, Raymond own and manage the business operation, Raymond works in the office and as a technician as needed. Our son is a technician and former Marine, our daughter is the assistant office manager, our son-in-law is a technician and a former Airman. Our other daughter helps with marketing and the website.  

SHOW HOST:
Barbara McClure, Executive Director  
IMPACT of Southern Arizona 
3535 E Hawser Street 
Tucson, AZ  85739                                                    
520-825-0009 / Mobile Phone: 206-915-0919 
barbara@impactsoaz.org 
www.impactsoaz.org 
 SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter |

Barbara McClure wakes up each morning passionate about going to work at a place that improves lives and inspires futures every day! She has been the Executive Director of a Tucson social service nonprofit called IMPACT of Southern Arizona, for ten years. What is it that keeps you passionate about your role Barbara? 

Barbara has been a visionary and planner with decades of experience as a small business owner and in nonprofit leadership; her innovative ideas and strategic thinking, along with a talent for bringing the community together, has helped grow IMPACT five-fold in a very short time. Her talents and interests are diverse but all center around helping people, improving the community, bolstering education, building capacity and sustainability, being vocal about the rights and conditions of others, experiencing art, nurturing all inhabitants of your garden, and enjoying life to the fullest. 

And now Barbara is about to experience another exciting chapter in her life with hosting a brand-new Radio Show Podcast here on the Tucson Business RadioX Network starting in November. 

IMPACT of Southern Arizona is a 20 – year old social service nonprofit stabilizing families and seniors, and moving people out of poverty. IMPACT’s programs are designed to stretch household budgets so earned income can be spent on necessities such as improved housing conditions, fuel to get to work, utilizes, and needed medical attention and prescriptions.  Its clients are your neighbors! People come to IMPACT because it is a welcoming place where they are always treated with dignity and respect, and where they find resources, referrals, coaching, and help to attain the skills that can move them forward into self-sufficiency. 

Barbara grew up in Pasadena CA, moved to Long Beach for college, got married and started our family then moved to Seattle area ten years later. Took our youngest son on an 11-month motorhome trip to get to Tucson – Homeschooled for 10th grade. 

We vacationed at a rustic cabin when I was growing up, where we had no phone or television; and spent all our time outside fishing, hiking, horseback riding, listening to old radio shows, playing pool, reading comic books from the local small grocer, and using our imaginations all day long. I always admired the superheroes who defended people and cities like Gotham and Metropolis, so when our three boys were born, we named them after familiar character: Colin (Bryce for an overlay of Bruce Wayne, Kent, and Parker. Our first grandchild was born last year, and as in the family tradition, named Logan, after the Wolverine. I used to always tell them they were my superheroes – and they still are today! 

Barbara loves working with numbers and has always loved math and the organization of things, so accounting seemed perfect, but I soon realized that I if I became a CPA I would have to spend many months inside doing tax returns, and that did not appeal to me as a long–term career! I have a great imagination and enjoy creating things, so thought I should find a better path that might nurture that side of my personality. I was working in the shipping industry in SoCal at the time and fell in love with import and export, so shifted my majors to Marketing and International Business. Those were wonderful fits, and I imagined graduating and moving to the largest port on the planet, in Germany; then, I met my future husband and things took a different turn. 

A little bit about how Barbara got into Nonprofit work: 

All along with my husband and I were always involved in nonprofits and community volunteer opportunities, and often said it was too bad we could not make a living doing those things we loved so much. Leadership roles in PTO, Boy Scouts, Historical Societies, Junior League, Elks, Rotary and more. Then when we moved to Tucson I looked for a local opportunity to impact my community. A Board position was about to open at IMPACT, and my local bank branch manager, Peggy Smoot, suggested I would be very passionate about getting involved in the mission work there. I worked in the Food Bank. 

There are thousands of nonprofits in Tucson. What makes IMPACT Unique is that they bring the community together to stabilize families and move people out of poverty. Our true success lies in partnering with a large number of businesses, agencies, social clubs and other nonprofits. We invest $2.5 million in the community each year, and we do it all with a lean staff of amazing professionals supported by more than 170 volunteer shifts each week! We have put great systems in place to run efficiently, effectively and with a commitment to sustainability and integrity, protecting the community’s investment in our work, striving for perfect audits, being innovative, building capacity and most importantly – treating everyone with dignity and respect. We are an award-winning nonprofit with numerous nods to incredible customer service. Our clients are your neighbors… We improve lives and inspire futures of people living in Southern AZ.  

So, IMPACT is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and you have been at the helm half that time. Share with me the things IMPACT has accomplished over the years, and the things you have planned for this celebratory year. 

Tucson Business Radio

IMPACT Ep4: Make Way 4 Books, Literacy, Teachers

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GUESTS:
Ethan Myerson, Development Director
Make Way For Books
700 N Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
520-247-8613
ethan@makewayforbooks.org
Makewayforbooks.org
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter |

Ethan has long believed in the power of books to transform people’s lives, and he believes education is one of the surest paths to success. After a career in photography and design, Ethan has enjoyed working for several years in the nonprofit sector in Tucson, at organizations devoted to education and anti-poverty work. As Development Director, Ethan’s main goal is to help donors at all levels create the changes they want to see in society. The mission of Make Way For Books–ensuring that all children have a chance to read and succeed–is one that he believes in, and one that he thinks all of southern Arizona has a vested interest in supporting. When he’s not helping donors reach their philanthropic goals, he enjoys a variety of creative hobbies, including painting, illustration, and woodworking, and can often be found playing tabletop games of all kinds.

MWFB partners with parents and educators to make sure that all of the adults in a child’s life know that they have what it takes to give the child a chance to read and succeed. 90% of children in poverty who are reading at grade level in Grade 3 will go on to graduate high school. The literacy work done with children under the age of 5 will have a huge impact on their future success and in turn the future economic health of our community. In our programs:

• 99% of children gain literacy and language skills necessary for school readiness
• 82% of children gain the social skills necessary to focus, take turns, and participate in school
• 99% of parents gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to be their child’s first and best teacher.

Betty Stauffer, Executive Director
Literacy Connects
200 E Yavapai Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
520-603-4911
bstauffer@literacyconnects.org
www.literacyconnects.org/
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter |

Betty has been the Executive Director of Literacy Connects since it was formed on July 1, 2011. Before that, she was the Executive Director of Literacy Volunteers of Tucson since June 2002. Literacy Connectswas formed when five well-established literacy organizations in Southern Arizona merged to create one innovative organization. Betty has lived in Tucson since 2000 before which she lived in Cleveland, Ohio. She is a social worker and was the Executive Director of a transitional housing program for homeless families for 10 years in Cleveland. She loves working in literacy because it is addressing one of the root causes of homelessness and poverty both of which have been her professional focus for more than 30 years. Betty is the mother of 2 grown children and the proud grandmother of 3 wonderful boys.

Our Impact on Tucson

Literacy Connects is a volunteer-driven Tucson nonprofit providing literacy and arts programming to over 48,000 children and adults annually. Skills gained from our services reduce unemployment and poverty and help children be more successful in school. As Tucson has been identified as the sixth-poorest metropolitan area in the U.S., the services Literacy Connects provides are all the more critical.

While increasing literacy skills is key for people to move toward their full potential, our programs also address our students’ attitudes and behaviors. When skills, attitudes, and behaviors all change–a world of opportunities open.

Adrienne Ledford, Executive Director
Treasures 4 Teachers of Tucson
6800 N. Camino Martin
Tucson, AZ 85741
520-425-3956
Adrienne@t4teachers.org
www.t4teachers.org/
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook |

I was a special education teacher asst for 22 years in the Amphi district. Seeing the need we had for supplies I shopped at the T4T in Tempe and thought we needed a shop down here in Tucson. We opened 5 years ago this summer. I retired 4 years ago and volunteer full time at T4TT.

Our Impact on Tucson

Education is a valuable stage in the life of a child. Teachers provide an invaluable service to our community by educating young minds and preparing them for the world. Despite the importance of their profession, the powers that be rarely find a way to provide teachers with all of the supplies they need. Teachers are underpaid and classrooms underfunded in Az. They cannot deliver quality instruction without the tools they need. That’s where Treasures 4 Teachers comes in: our mission is to provide educators with the hands-on materials they need in the classroom for free to low cost through donated and repurposed items. Our warehouse has a wide variety of unique and useful materials teachers need to be creative and successful. It’s not just pencils and paper they need but its plastic caps or egg cartons, art supplies or science items. We make a teacher’s job easier not only saving money but time.

SHOW HOST:
Barbara McClure, Executive Director  
IMPACT of Southern Arizona 
3535 E Hawser Street 
Tucson, AZ  85739                                                    
520-825-0009 / Mobile Phone: 206-915-0919 
barbara@impactsoaz.org 
www.impactsoaz.org 
 SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter |

Barbara McClure wakes up each morning passionate about going to work at a place that improves lives and inspires futures every day! She has been the Executive Director of a Tucson social service nonprofit called IMPACT of Southern Arizona, for ten years. What is it that keeps you passionate about your role Barbara? 

Barbara has been a visionary and planner with decades of experience as a small business owner and in nonprofit leadership; her innovative ideas and strategic thinking, along with a talent for bringing the community together, has helped grow IMPACT five-fold in a very short time. Her talents and interests are diverse but all center around helping people, improving the community, bolstering education, building capacity and sustainability, being vocal about the rights and conditions of others, experiencing art, nurturing all inhabitants of your garden, and enjoying life to the fullest. 

And now Barbara is about to experience another exciting chapter in her life with hosting a brand-new Radio Show Podcast here on the Tucson Business RadioX Network starting in November. 

IMPACT of Southern Arizona is a 20 – year old social service nonprofit stabilizing families and seniors, and moving people out of poverty. IMPACT’s programs are designed to stretch household budgets so earned income can be spent on necessities such as improved housing conditions, fuel to get to work, utilizes, and needed medical attention and prescriptions.  Its clients are your neighbors! People come to IMPACT because it is a welcoming place where they are always treated with dignity and respect, and where they find resources, referrals, coaching, and help to attain the skills that can move them forward into self-sufficiency. 

Barbara grew up in Pasadena CA, moved to Long Beach for college, got married and started our family then moved to Seattle area ten years later. Took our youngest son on an 11-month motorhome trip to get to Tucson – Homeschooled for 10th grade. 

We vacationed at a rustic cabin when I was growing up, where we had no phone or television; and spent all our time outside fishing, hiking, horseback riding, listening to old radio shows, playing pool, reading comic books from the local small grocer, and using our imaginations all day long. I always admired the superheroes who defended people and cities like Gotham and Metropolis, so when our three boys were born, we named them after familiar character: Colin (Bryce for an overlay of Bruce Wayne, Kent, and Parker. Our first grandchild was born last year, and as in the family tradition, named Logan, after the Wolverine. I used to always tell them they were my superheroes – and they still are today! 

Barbara loves working with numbers and has always loved math and the organization of things, so accounting seemed perfect, but I soon realized that I if I became a CPA I would have to spend many months inside doing tax returns, and that did not appeal to me as a long–term career! I have a great imagination and enjoy creating things, so thought I should find a better path that might nurture that side of my personality. I was working in the shipping industry in SoCal at the time and fell in love with import and export, so shifted my majors to Marketing and International Business. Those were wonderful fits, and I imagined graduating and moving to the largest port on the planet, in Germany; then, I met my future husband and things took a different turn. 

A little bit about how Barbara got into Nonprofit work: 

All along with my husband and I were always involved in nonprofits and community volunteer opportunities, and often said it was too bad we could not make a living doing those things we loved so much. Leadership roles in PTO, Boy Scouts, Historical Societies, Junior League, Elks, Rotary and more. Then when we moved to Tucson I looked for a local opportunity to impact my community. A Board position was about to open at IMPACT, and my local bank branch manager, Peggy Smoot, suggested I would be very passionate about getting involved in the mission work there. I worked in the Food Bank. 

There are thousands of nonprofits in Tucson. What makes IMPACT Unique is that they bring the community together to stabilize families and move people out of poverty. Our true success lies in partnering with a large number of businesses, agencies, social clubs and other nonprofits. We invest $2.5 million in the community each year, and we do it all with a lean staff of amazing professionals supported by more than 170 volunteer shifts each week! We have put great systems in place to run efficiently, effectively and with a commitment to sustainability and integrity, protecting the community’s investment in our work, striving for perfect audits, being innovative, building capacity and most importantly – treating everyone with dignity and respect. We are an award-winning nonprofit with numerous nods to incredible customer service. Our clients are your neighbors… We improve lives and inspire futures of people living in Southern AZ.  

So, IMPACT is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and you have been at the helm half that time. Share with me the things IMPACT has accomplished over the years, and the things you have planned for this celebratory year. 

Tucson Business Radio

IMPACT Ep3: Three Non-Profits Collaborating Together

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Michele Santorelli, Program Director 
IMPACT of Southern Arizona 
3535 E Hawser Street
Tucson, AZ 85739  
520-825-0009 
michele@impactsoaz.org 
impactsoaz.org 
SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Twitter |

I am originally from the “Big Apple”, but I am elated to now live in the “Baked Apple”.  Soon after I was married, my husband and I left the city and snow in search of a warmer climate.  Before settling in Tucson, we explored several cities across the country.  My wonderful husband of 25 years, my two sons, and my furry four years old, continue to enjoy hiking and exploring the beautiful state we settled in.  My background is in business and banking with a deep connection to community service.  This passion was the foundation of how I was raised and how I raised my two sons.  I believe when children can connect what they learn to real-world challenges, they add abundance in ways that make the world a better place.  Working at Impact has allowed me to share my passion and connect with individuals, partners, and communities while building and enhancing essential programs that meet the needs of the communities we serve.   

What is the IMPACT you have? IMPACT works to stabilize families, support seniors, and move people out of poverty. This is done through a variety of programs designed to feed people of all ages, stretch household budgets, teach people new skills to help them better manage finances and make important decisions, and to provide guidance and support along personalized pathways to self-sufficiency. IMPACT also provides resources SANP, Southern Arizona Non-Profits and referrals to the community – serving low to moderate-income families and individuals in greater Tucson, Marana, Oro Valley, and Pinal County.  

It is our partnerships with other agencies, businesses, governments, social clubs, volunteers and donors to which we attribute our success of 20 years. Since we opened in 2000, we have invested more than 25,000,000 in the community: serving more than 190,000 meals to seniors, providing more than $12,000,000 of perishable and canned food, distributing more than 650,000 items of clothing, and delivering many other valuable services. Thanks to wide community support, all our services have been provided free of charge, and we have improved the lives and inspired the futures of more than 9250 individuals! We look forward to another 20 years of changing peoples’ lives. 

Stephanie Urdiales, General Manager 
Golden Goose Thrift Shop 
15970 N Oracle Road
Catalina AZ 85739  
520-825-9101 
manager@goldengooseaz.com 
goldengooseaz.com 
Air Force brat – philosophy major – former dancer and ballet instructor – mother of four – grandmother of nine – Golden Goose general manager for fifteen years – began working at age fourteen – have a strong background in corporate retail, resale, and thrift. 

What is the IMPACT you have?  

The Golden Goose is a nonprofit retail thrift shop. Our purpose is to generate revenue for IMPACT of Southern Arizona and SaddleBrooke Community Outreach to fund their respective charitable community programs. Past sales have resulted in more than $13,000,000 which has helped purchase food for two food banks, clothing for children and adults, educational scholarships, meals for seniors, and many other critical programs. Shop at the Goose and you will put a big smile on your face, as well as that of someone less fortunate. Volunteer here, and you will make lifelong friends and know you make a difference in the lives of thousands of people. 

Stephen Groth, President 
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach 
63675 SaddleBrooke Blvd. Suite L 
Tucson, AZ 85739 
949-533-9355 
steve.groth42@gmail.com 

I grew up in Chicago and Connecticut and graduated from the Univ. of Connecticut, and earned my MBA from Wharton School at Univ. of Penn. I spent most of my career financing, buying, and selling commercial jet aircraft around the world. Retired to Arizona in 2010 and began with SBCO shortly thereafter on an education committee specializing in scholarships. Elected President 3 years ago. I also compete in and run Trivia games and co-run the Great courses program. I’ve been married for 52 years to Sharon who started and runs a “Famous Painting “program in a local school. 

What is the IMPACT you have? Our mission is “to provide opportunities for kids to succeed”. As such we are an all-volunteer organization that is “all about the kids” in our “copper corridor” providing new clothes and backpacks to 1700 kids twice a year, now providing 4-year college scholarships to 81 kids, supporting academic enrichment programs and recreational activities in our communities, and sponsoring a large food drive for the local Foodbank. 

SHOW HOST:
Barbara McClure, Executive Director  
IMPACT of Southern Arizona 
3535 E Hawser Street 
Tucson, AZ  85739                                                    
520-825-0009 / Mobile Phone: 206-915-0919 
barbara@impactsoaz.org 
www.impactsoaz.org 
 SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter |

Barbara McClure wakes up each morning passionate about going to work at a place that improves lives and inspires futures every day! She has been the Executive Director of a Tucson social service nonprofit called IMPACT of Southern Arizona, for ten years. What is it that keeps you passionate about your role Barbara? 

Barbara has been a visionary and planner with decades of experience as a small business owner and in nonprofit leadership; her innovative ideas and strategic thinking, along with a talent for bringing the community together, has helped grow IMPACT five-fold in a very short time. Her talents and interests are diverse but all center around helping people, improving the community, bolstering education, building capacity and sustainability, being vocal about the rights and conditions of others, experiencing art, nurturing all inhabitants of your garden, and enjoying life to the fullest. 

And now Barbara is about to experience another exciting chapter in her life with hosting a brand-new Radio Show Podcast here on the Tucson Business RadioX Network starting in November. 

IMPACT of Southern Arizona is a 20 – year old social service nonprofit stabilizing families and seniors, and moving people out of poverty. IMPACT’s programs are designed to stretch household budgets so earned income can be spent on necessities such as improved housing conditions, fuel to get to work, utilizes, and needed medical attention and prescriptions.  Its clients are your neighbors! People come to IMPACT because it is a welcoming place where they are always treated with dignity and respect, and where they find resources, referrals, coaching, and help to attain the skills that can move them forward into self-sufficiency. 

Barbara grew up in Pasadena CA, moved to Long Beach for college, got married and started our family then moved to Seattle area ten years later. Took our youngest son on an 11-month motorhome trip to get to Tucson – Homeschooled for 10th grade. 

We vacationed at a rustic cabin when I was growing up, where we had no phone or television; and spent all our time outside fishing, hiking, horseback riding, listening to old radio shows, playing pool, reading comic books from the local small grocer, and using our imaginations all day long. I always admired the superheroes who defended people and cities like Gotham and Metropolis, so when our three boys were born, we named them after familiar character: Colin (Bryce for an overlay of Bruce Wayne, Kent, and Parker. Our first grandchild was born last year, and as in the family tradition, named Logan, after the Wolverine. I used to always tell them they were my superheroes – and they still are today! 

Barbara loves working with numbers and has always loved math and the organization of things, so accounting seemed perfect, but I soon realized that I if I became a CPA I would have to spend many months inside doing tax returns, and that did not appeal to me as a long–term career! I have a great imagination and enjoy creating things, so thought I should find a better path that might nurture that side of my personality. I was working in the shipping industry in SoCal at the time and fell in love with import and export, so shifted my majors to Marketing and International Business. Those were wonderful fits, and I imagined graduating and moving to the largest port on the planet, in Germany; then, I met my future husband and things took a different turn. 

A little bit about how Barbara got into Nonprofit work: 

All along with my husband and I were always involved in nonprofits and community volunteer opportunities, and often said it was too bad we could not make a living doing those things we loved so much. Leadership roles in PTO, Boy Scouts, Historical Societies, Junior League, Elks, Rotary and more. Then when we moved to Tucson I looked for a local opportunity to impact my community. A Board position was about to open at IMPACT, and my local bank branch manager, Peggy Smoot, suggested I would be very passionate about getting involved in the mission work there. I worked in the Food Bank. 

There are thousands of nonprofits in Tucson. What makes IMPACT Unique is that they bring the community together to stabilize families and move people out of poverty. Our true success lies in partnering with a large number of businesses, agencies, social clubs and other nonprofits. We invest $2.5 million in the community each year, and we do it all with a lean staff of amazing professionals supported by more than 170 volunteer shifts each week! We have put great systems in place to run efficiently, effectively and with a commitment to sustainability and integrity, protecting the community’s investment in our work, striving for perfect audits, being innovative, building capacity and most importantly – treating everyone with dignity and respect. We are an award-winning nonprofit with numerous nods to incredible customer service. Our clients are your neighbors… We improve lives and inspire futures of people living in Southern AZ.  

So, IMPACT is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and you have been at the helm half that time. Share with me the things IMPACT has accomplished over the years, and the things you have planned for this celebratory year. 

Tucson Business Radio

IMPACT Ep1: John Klippstein, Sa’ad Allawi, Melvin Morgan

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GUESTS:
John Klippstein, OV Optimist Club-Past President 
PO Box 68171 
Oro Valley AZ 85737
520-591-2537
ovoptimistclub@gmail.com
Orovalleyoptimist.com 

The son of famed Chicago Cubs pitcher Johnny Klippstein and a former pitcher himself, John Klippstein (aka Klipper), has called Tucson home since 2003. He’s built a solid reputation in the automotive services industry, having completed more than 100,000 service transactions in Oro Valley, Marana, and Tucson, and has been active in his community in a variety of ways. One of his passions is the Oro Valley Optimist Club where he has served in a variety of positions, including President. He also supports youth sports and is a huge UA fan!

The Oro Valley Optimist Club (OVOC) has been serving the youth of this community since November 20, 2002. Currently, there are 25 members that support 12 different youth groups throughout our community. We consider ourselves a “small but mighty” club and we are hoping to change the “small” part of that sentiment by increasing our membership. We sponsor one fundraiser each year, “Scramble for Youth Golf Tournament”, which we are also in the process of expanding. The OVOC has made a positive difference for the youth in this community by annually raising funds for Pennies for Childhood Cancer, Project Graduation, Pima County Youth on Their Own and Arizona Youth Partnership, just to name a few. In addition to providing financial support, the OVOC is involved in service projects such as Dispose-A-Med, Shop With A Cop and Drug Awareness day. We also serve the youth in this community with our education programs such as Student of the Year and Oratorical and Essay contests.

Our mission is to “promote good health, positive citizenship, and lifestyle in the youth of northwest Pima County.”

The OVOC  seeks to support the Oro Valley Police Department(OVPD) by establishing the OVPD Retired Police Canine (K-9)Fund that is separate, but under the umbrella of the OVOC Youth Services Fund, a 501c3 entity. The fund will be used to reimburse a K-9’s handler for out-of-pocket expenses incurred for non-routine medical care for retired police dogs. The K-9s are often adopted by their handlers when they retire, and most go on to become beloved members of their families. However, retired K-9s can experience costly medical challenges. Most agencies, cities, or counties provide the K-9s with veterinary care during their working career, yet it’s not uncommon for the agency to discontinue to pay for medical costs after retirement. Thus, the responsibilities fall to the handler. 

That’s where the OVPD Retired Police Canine Fund comes in. This monetary effort will ensure the K-9s have proper medical care during retirement for expensive procedures due to work-related injuries. The fund will truly benefit the dogs after their working careers are complete. 

Sa’ad Allawi, Director of Strategy and Operations
Healing Arizona Veterans 
7598 N. La Cholla Blvd 
Tucson, AZ 85741
203-820-9308 
sallawi@comcast.net 
healingazvets@gmail.com 
healingarizonaveterans.org 

Sa’ad Allawi is the co-founder and Chairman of the Board of Performance Logic Inc. He has 35 years of experience in consulting, 20 of those to healthcare organizations in various capacities. Prior to co-founding Performance Logic, Mr. Allawi led Nextera’s healthcare practice. Before that, he built and was the chairman of William Mercer’s healthcare provider practice. Prior to that, he built and was the director of APM’s Operations Improvement program. In addition to healthcare, Mr. Allawi worked in other industries. He was the Director of Business Development for AI industries and worked for McKinsey and Co., where he was a consultant to Fortune 100 companies and public sector organizations. He was an engineer with CA Parsons, the turbine generator manufacturers, and a section leader for MW Kellogg, petrochemical design engineers. He served on the Advisory Boards of a number of Healthcare Service and Technology companies and the Private Sector Development in Iraq for the CPA. He was a prior president of Oro Valley Rotary and Board member for Healing Arizona Veterans. He is an extensive public speaker on management and the Middle East. His work at Healing Arizona Veterans covers many aspects, including lobbying the State of Arizona to pass HB2513 (unanimously) for supporting the use of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy to treat veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury.  

Summary of Sa’ad’s nonprofit’s work in the community and the IMPACT he has. 

Healing Arizona Veterans uses donations to sponsor the treatment of military veterans suffering from wartime TBI and PTSD. The treatment utilizes Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) and adjunctive therapies at private facilities.

Melvin (Butch) Morgan, President 
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 106 
P.O. Box 40903  
Tucson, AZ 85717-0903
816-719-8546 -/-home 520-838-0528 
butchmorgan@yahoo.com 
www.tucsonnamvets.org 

1963-1967 Marines Cpl. (E-4)
!969-1971 Army Guard Spc. (E-4)
1972-2004 Air Force SMSgt. (E-8)
Active Service 26 years 10 months 18 days
Total Service 39 Years 10 months 18 days
Born in Wewoka, OKLA September 1944
Raise in Carthage MO and Gradated Carthage Sr High 63 / Have an AA degree.

On March 3, 1963, I enlisted in the Marines Corps on the delayed program to go on active duty in July of 1963. I was a senior in Carthage Sr. High when a recruiter from the Marine Corps came in and gave a talk to all seniors. There were other recruiters there as well, but the Marine gave the best talk of them all and looked the best in his Blues.

I left for Kansas City to finish the processing and leave for boot camp on July 6, 1963. July 7 was the day I was sworn in with 12 others and given orders for San Diego MCRD.

My days with 7th Motor at Camp Pendleton CA were some of the fun days driving the 5 tons the first two and half years there.

I left for Vietnam in August of 1965 and return August 31 of 1966. We made landing from Oct to Dec of 1965 when we left the Ships for good on Dec 24 for our base camp at PHU BI Vietnam. All my memories of my time in the Marine Corp were good ones and only two or three close calls in Nam weren’t so good. Most of Vietnam was a very nice place.

The biggest challenge I had was in Vietnam learning how to work with the people there.

I lived in other countries as a young kid but learning how to work with people of another country was defendants.

What I learn as a Marine I took with me my hold life as to how to care and work as a team for the men and women around you and as a person.

As a person who had a hard time learning in school in some subject, I would say and still to young mem and lady today stay in school and go to on higher if you can. If you join a service, get all the schools you can there.

I have told this to my grand-kids many times don’t go to school and put things off for someday you are going to wish you had learned it back then. Never stop learning.

I am still servicing veterans today where I can help them and learning from them.

This is my career in the service:

• Marines: Motor Transport 7motors / 1motors / 3motors / Guard Co.
• Army: Engineer B Co Carthage MO.
• Air Force Reserve: Air Cargo 77MAPS  Kansas City
• Air Guard: / Life Support / Airfield Manager 180AS/139AW St. Joseph Mo
• I had many other jobs. Feed Mill Hand / Hog Farming main two.
• Left for Vietnam Aug 5, 1965, and return home Aug 31, 1966
• Service at HUE / PHU BI Vietnam area
• Married September 10, 1966, to Lois Wescott now of 53 years
• One son Aaron Morgan two Kids: Live in Boston Mass.
• One Daughter Stephanie Morgan Ables three kids: Live Weston MO
• Move to Tucson in September 2010 from Kansas City MO
• Join Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 106 in 2011
• Chapter President 2016-2018, Reelected President for 2018-2020
• Chapter Membership / Museum Dir / last two years Nam to Sand Jam Dir
• On Tucson Board of Veterans Affairs / on VVA State Council  /Esperanza En Escalante Board

About VVA Chapter 106

VVA Chapter 106 provides help to Veterans in need by way of (paying gas/electric/rent/phone).  These are a one-time thing. Also, we have paid for meals on a wheel of up to 6 months. Have help with bus fare/hotel room for a couple of nights. Each year the Chapter helps to the tune of a between $6600 to $7800. We are a large Chapter in the State of the 8 Chapter. Members about 225.

• We have a Car Show and Nam Jam now calls Nam to Sand Jam where we raise the funds.
• We donate to Veterans Org each year around about $2000 that needs help.  Our Chapter is 36 years old.

Our Motto: Never Leave Any Man Behind or Women.

SHOW HOST:
Barbara McClure, Executive Director  
IMPACT of Southern Arizona 
3535 E Hawser Street 
Tucson, AZ  85739                                                    
520-825-0009 / Mobile Phone: 206-915-0919 
barbara@impactsoaz.org 
www.impactsoaz.org 
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Barbara McClure wakes up each morning passionate about going to work at a place that improves lives and inspires futures every day! She has been the Executive Director of a Tucson social service nonprofit called IMPACT of Southern Arizona, for ten years. What is it that keeps you passionate about your role Barbara? 

Barbara has been a visionary and planner with decades of experience as a small business owner and in nonprofit leadership; her innovative ideas and strategic thinking, along with a talent for bringing the community together, has helped grow IMPACT five-fold in a very short time. Her talents and interests are diverse but all center around helping people, improving the community, bolstering education, building capacity and sustainability, being vocal about the rights and conditions of others, experiencing art, nurturing all inhabitants of your garden, and enjoying life to the fullest. 

And now Barbara is about to experience another exciting chapter in her life with hosting a brand-new Radio Show Podcast here on the Tucson Business RadioX Network starting in November. 

IMPACT of Southern Arizona is a 20 – year old social service nonprofit stabilizing families and seniors, and moving people out of poverty. IMPACT’s programs are designed to stretch household budgets so earned income can be spent on necessities such as improved housing conditions, fuel to get to work, utilizes, and needed medical attention and prescriptions.  Its clients are your neighbors! People come to IMPACT because it is a welcoming place where they are always treated with dignity and respect, and where they find resources, referrals, coaching, and help to attain the skills that can move them forward into self-sufficiency. 

Barbara grew up in Pasadena CA, moved to Long Beach for college, got married and started our family then moved to Seattle area ten years later. Took our youngest son on an 11-month motorhome trip to get to Tucson – Homeschooled for 10th grade. 

We vacationed at a rustic cabin when I was growing up, where we had no phone or television; and spent all our time outside fishing, hiking, horseback riding, listening to old radio shows, playing pool, reading comic books from the local small grocer, and using our imaginations all day long. I always admired the superheroes who defended people and cities like Gotham and Metropolis, so when our three boys were born, we named them after familiar character: Colin (Bryce for an overlay of Bruce Wayne, Kent, and Parker. Our first grandchild was born last year, and as in the family tradition, named Logan, after the Wolverine. I used to always tell them they were my superheroes – and they still are today! 

Barbara loves working with numbers and has always loved math and the organization of things, so accounting seemed perfect, but I soon realized that I if I became a CPA I would have to spend many months inside doing tax returns, and that did not appeal to me as a long–term career! I have a great imagination and enjoy creating things, so thought I should find a better path that might nurture that side of my personality. I was working in the shipping industry in SoCal at the time and fell in love with import and export, so shifted my majors to Marketing and International Business. Those were wonderful fits, and I imagined graduating and moving to the largest port on the planet, in Germany; then, I met my future husband and things took a different turn. 

A little bit about how Barbara got into Nonprofit work: 

All along with my husband and I were always involved in nonprofits and community volunteer opportunities, and often said it was too bad we could not make a living doing those things we loved so much. Leadership roles in PTO, Boy Scouts, Historical Societies, Junior League, Elks, Rotary and more. Then when we moved to Tucson I looked for a local opportunity to impact my community. A Board position was about to open at IMPACT, and my local bank branch manager, Peggy Smoot, suggested I would be very passionate about getting involved in the mission work there. I worked in the Food Bank. 

There are thousands of nonprofits in Tucson. What makes IMPACT Unique is that they bring the community together to stabilize families and move people out of poverty. Our true success lies in partnering with a large number of businesses, agencies, social clubs and other nonprofits. We invest $2.5 million in the community each year, and we do it all with a lean staff of amazing professionals supported by more than 170 volunteer shifts each week! We have put great systems in place to run efficiently, effectively and with a commitment to sustainability and integrity, protecting the community’s investment in our work, striving for perfect audits, being innovative, building capacity and most importantly – treating everyone with dignity and respect. We are an award-winning nonprofit with numerous nods to incredible customer service. Our clients are your neighbors… We improve lives and inspire futures of people living in Southern AZ.  

So, IMPACT is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and you have been at the helm half that time. Share with me the things IMPACT has accomplished over the years, and the things you have planned for this celebratory year.