Welcome to Community Connections with Jeff Newgard! As the President & CEO of Bank of Idaho, I am fascinated with authentic and real conversations and establishing long term relationships. This video series is my opportunity to do just that - connect with local business owners and leaders to hear their stories. My personal mantra is, “People Bank With People.”

Today’s guest is Rick Aman, President of the College of Eastern Idaho.

Dr. Rick Aman was selected as the inaugural President of the College of Eastern Idaho in December 2017 by the newly appointed board of trustees. He guided the new college through NWCCU accreditation status as a comprehensive community college with academic transfer degrees, the transfer of Federal Financial Aid to CEI and addition of new Associate of Arts to CEI. The estimated budget for 2018, $17 million.

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Welcome to Community Connections with Jeff Newgard! As the President & CEO of Bank of Idaho, I am fascinated with authentic and real conversations and establishing long term relationships. This video series is my opportunity to do just that - connect with local business owners and leaders to hear their stories. My personal mantra is, “People Bank With People.”

Today’s guest is Rebecca Casper, Mayor of Idaho Falls.

Rebecca Casper has a passion for politics and this passion benefits the residents that live in the city Idaho Falls. Even though Mayor Casper has had many leadership positions her highest priority is her 4 children. They are her pride and joy.

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Welcome to Community Connections with Jeff Newgard! As the President & CEO of Bank of Idaho, I am fascinated with authentic and real conversations and establishing long term relationships. This video series is my opportunity to do just that - connect with local business owners and leaders to hear their stories. My personal mantra is, “People Bank With People.”

Warning: This podcast episode contains sensitive topics and stories. Viewer discretion is advised for the content that will be discussed.

Today’s guest is Russell Davies, former Sargent in the US army and CEO and Founder of Professional Transformation Sports Development.

P.T.S.D is a non-profit with a mission to help military veterans struggling with P.T.S.D and/or depression. This is done through the participation of outdoor sports all the while being surrounded by other veterans who are just as passionate in the sport of interest. High-qualified instructors and coaches are present to help the veterans progress in the outdoor sport of their choice.

Check out our conversation on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6LZozPS4d4 

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Welcome to Community Connections with Jeff Newgard! As the President & CEO of Bank of Idaho, I am fascinated with authentic and real conversations and establishing long term relationships. This video series is my opportunity to do just that - connect with local business owners and leaders to hear their stories. My personal mantra is, “People Bank With People.”

Warning: This podcast episode contains sensitive topics and stories. Viewer discretion is advised for the content that will be discussed.

Today’s guest is Russell Davies, former Sargent in the US army and CEO and Founder of Professional Transformation Sports Development.

P.T.S.D is a non-profit with a mission to help military veterans struggling with P.T.S.D and/or depression. This is done through the participation of outdoor sports all the while being surrounded by other veterans who are just as passionate in the sport of interest. High-qualified instructors and coaches are present to help the veterans progress in the outdoor sport of their choice.

Check out our conversation on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6LZozPS4d4 

Equal Housing Lender, Member FDIC.

Welcome to Community Connections with Jeff Newgard! As the President & CEO of Bank of Idaho, I am fascinated with authentic and real conversations and establishing long term relationships. This video series is my opportunity to do just that - connect with local business owners and leaders to hear their stories. My personal mantra is, “People Bank With People.”

Today’s guest is Billy Butler, A.K.A “Country Breakfast” and former professional baseball designated hitter and first baseman. Billy played in Major League Baseball for the Kansas City Royals from 2007 to 2014, the Oakland Athletics from 2015 to 2016 and the New York Yankees in 2016.Listen and enjoy Billy Butler’s story.

Check out our conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tV-ezHLv2Dc

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Welcome to Community Connections with Jeff Newgard! As the President & CEO of Bank of Idaho, I am fascinated with authentic and real conversations and establishing long term relationships. This video series is my opportunity to do just that - connect with local business owners and leaders to hear their stories.  My personal mantra is, “People Bank With People.”

Today’s guest is Dr. Troy Brumfield, Chief Medical Officer at Mountain View Hospital. 

Listen and enjoy Dr. Troy Brumfield's story.

Check out our conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sb1KRBzaUEs

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Welcome to my Community Connections podcast. As the President & CEO of Bank of Idaho, I am fascinated with authentic and real conversations and establishing long term relationships. This podcast is my opportunity to do just that - connect with local business owners and leaders to hear their stories.  My personal mantra is, “People Bank With People.'

Today’s guest is Kevin Greene, President and General Manager of Idaho Falls Chukars.

In this episode, you’ll learn about Kevin Greene’s passion for sports and life long love for the game of Baseball. Back in 1984, Kevin started as an intern for the Rochester Red Wings (minor league affiliate for the Minnesota Twins in Rochester, New York). When Kevin came out to Idaho Falls, he was under the impression that he was on a 3-year plan to do a little bit of resume building, like so many others, but then he found out: not only is Idaho Falls a really good city to raise a family in but that there are so many people that one can connect with at work. One of the great lessons Kevin has learned is that when people know what you want to do they are willing to help you.

Listen and enjoy Kevin Greene's story.

Check out our conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZCwk36S3vHw

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Welcome to Community Connections with Jeff Newgard! As the President & CEO of Bank of Idaho, I am fascinated with authentic and real conversations and establishing long term relationships. This video series is my opportunity to do just that - connect with local business owners and leaders to hear their stories.  My personal mantra is, “People Bank With People.”

Today’s guest is Vicki Elison, Owner of KV INC. KV Inc. Utilities is a corporation headquartered here in Idaho, since 1984.

In this episode, you'll hear how Vicki, a woman born with grit, faced and overcame economic and societal challenges in her career in construction. During her early childhood years, Vicki's father had given her a lot of responsibilities and these early experiences from herding cattle to handling money at a young age helped shape her into the woman she is today. Vicki's father made the biggest impression on her and would often say, you can do anything you want to do; you just have to do it. Her father instilled in her the self-confidence that she can do it, which prepared her for the challenges to come.

Listen and enjoy Vicki Elison's story. 

Check out our conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hRSgrN7bJmY

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Welcome to Community Connections with Jeff Newgard! As the President & CEO of Bank of Idaho, I am fascinated with authentic and real conversations and establishing long term relationships. This video series is my opportunity to do just that - connect with local business owners and leaders to hear their stories.  My personal mantra is, “People Bank With People.'

Today's guest is David Adler, President of The Alturas Institute. The Alturas Institute is a non-profit organization created to promote the Constitution, gender equality, and civic education.

In this episode, Dr. David Adler, a renowned Constitutional Law expert and avid golfer, shares his journey of going from newsroom intern to being President of the Alturas Institute.

During his early teenage years, Dr. David Adler's two intellectual interests were Journalism and the Constitution, particularly the first amendment. After pursuing his passion and landing an internship, doors started to open, and he moved into news reporting. Some of his articles won awards and were even featured in the New York Times and Washington Post.

After graduating from college, Dr. Adler went to work at the Salt Lake Tribune. Although he was satisfying his journalist interests, his passion for the constitution remained high and unfulfilled.

Dr. Adler discusses the decision to quit his job and enroll in grad school, which led to working under professor Warmouth. Professor Warmouth became Dr. Adler's mentor and was one of the nation’s top constitutional law scholars.

One of Dr. Adler's goals has been trying to find a place for the Constitution in the hearts and minds of Americans everywhere and if we do that, we promote our democracy, we strengthen it, and citizens become stronger.

Dr. Adler shares how we need to be able to disagree politely and with courtesy all the while maintaining friendships. It's tough to maintain a democracy in which we emphasize discussion and debate if people treat those with whom they disagree with as their enemies.

Listen and enjoy Dr. David Adler's story.

Check out our conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CYk6fDDqAww

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