Behind the Win

Welcome back to Behind the Win. We are continuing our discussion with Marcie Valdez of Blue Star Families discussing how military families are in need of help and what Blue Star Families is doing to meet those needs. 

Sam Beasley, the Chief Operations Officer at LSI, walks us through some of the great opportunities and also pitfalls that the rise of AI tools brings. He discusses the implications for quality-assurance, compliance, and how to responsibly maximize the value these advancements offer.

Welcome back to Behind the Win. Today we're talking with Marci Valdez, the Executive Director of the Utah chapter of Blue Star Families. Blue Star Families is doing transformative work right here in Utah, strengthening military families, bridging the military-civilian divide, and making sure spouses and children have the support and resources they deserve. 

In this episode of "Behind the Win: Lift Up", Josh Johnson talks us through how to maximize opportunities you may have to participate in a "Fly-In" to DC through an association, union, or other organization you belong to. These are unique chances to interact directly with your representatives and make them aware of your priorities.

Welcome back to Behind the Win. We are continuing our discussion with Angie Osguthorpe on Why Chambers Matter. 

LSI's own Josh Johnson discusses the difference between the RFP and the RFI, which is also known as "sources sought". He explains how to capitalize on the opportunity that an RFI presents and answers some common questions on the process here. Bottom line: is it worth your time to respond to an RFI?

Welcome back to Behind the Wind. Today we're joined by Angie Osguthorpe, the CEO of the Davis Chamber of Commerce. Angie has spent her career championing businesses, strengthening local economies, and bringing leaders together at a time when connection and advocacy matter more than ever. Today we're talking all things chambers of commerce, why they still matter, why they matter more now than ever, and how chambers are evolving to support businesses through uncertainty, growth, and change.

Welcome back to Behind the win, as we close out the year Sarah takes a moment to reflect on some of the incredible wins we've seen in 2025. This is our year in review episode, our chance to highlight a few of our favorite lessons from guests, moments with the LSI team, and the things that made this year one to remember. 

Welcome to Behind the Win, the podcast that goes inside the minds of leaders shaping business, government, and community innovation. Today's guest is Bill Crim, president and CEO of United Way of Salt Lake. Bill has been at the forefront of building cross-sector partnerships that transform education, strengthen communities, and drive long-term change. From championing cradle to career pathways to leading collective impact models that unite business, government, and nonprofits, his work has made Utah a national model for collaboration.

Welcome back to Behind the Win. Today, we're doing something a little different. We're flipping the script. I'm Kevin Jacobson, Director of Administration here at LSI, and Sarah's assistant. And instead of Sarah hosting, I'll be putting her in the hot seat. Sarah is our president and CEO, the force behind this podcast, and today, we're going to get to learn more about her story, her leadership, and what really goes into Behind the Win.