Kekoa Nawahine is living his dream. 

We sat down with Kekoa and dove into his inspiring story of dealing with life struggles, and making tough decisions to get him where he is today. As a Boise State football player, he once shared the dream with hundreds of kids around the Treasure Valley to play college ball - now he is living it. What's it like to play football for Boise State? Listen to this episode and find out. Kekoa is leaving it all on the field for his senior year of BSU football. Get to know Kekoa and see what he is like on and off the field - you are sure to be impressed. 

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 Connecting with the community is a priority for BVA. The goal of this podcast is to have conversations that shed new light on different perspectives to create a dialog that inspires excellence. The Inspire Excellence podcast is an Idaho based show that is hosted by Kevin Miller of KIDO Talk Radio and Tommy Ahlquist the CEO of BVA. Each episode features different guests and we discuss a variety of different topics all ending with the question, “What inspires you?”. Leave a review on whatever platform you decide to listen on and tell your friends!      

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"This has been the best job of my life."

Dr. Bob Kustra recently stepped down as president of Boise State University after serving for 15 years as the Boise State University President. During his presidency at BSU , Bob led the university in a time of dynamic growth in student enrollment, graduate college and doctoral programs, new construction, fundraising and research. In this episode we reflect on the past, talk about what Bob is doing now and what is to come. 

With a long and distinguished career in public service, Dr. Kustra served two terms as Illinois lieutenant governor following 10 years in the legislature. He also chaired the Illinois Board of Higher Education, responsible for funding and oversight of the state’s nine public universities. Dr. Kustra’s background in radio includes four years as host of a talk show on WLS-AM in Chicago and now he is the host of the weekly Boise State Public Radio Show - "Reader's Corner".

Listen to this episode to hear so much more!

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Connecting with the community is a priority for BVA. The goal of this podcast is to have conversations that shed new light on different perspectives to create a dialog that inspires excellence. The Inspire Excellence podcast is an Idaho based show that is hosted by Kevin Miller of KIDO Talk Radio and Tommy Ahlquist the CEO of BVA. Each episode features different guests and we discuss a variety of different topics all ending with the question, “What inspires you?”. Leave a review on whatever platform you decide to listen on and tell your friends!   

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Jason Coombs has effectively guided thousands of addicted individuals and their families out of the chaos and into recovery. Jason is also in long-term recovery himself. He now leads a nationally accredited substance abuse treatment center, Brick House Recovery. Jason is a professional TEDx speaker, consultant, and leadership expert. He has recently released his book "Unhooked" that helps people learn how to help addicted loved ones and gives guidance on how to achieve long-term recovery quickly and affordably! Purchase a copy here: https://unhooked.brickhouserecovery.com/

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Connecting with the community is a priority for BVA. The goal of this podcast is to have conversations that shed new light on different perspectives to create a dialog that inspires excellence. The Inspire Excellence podcast is an Idaho based show that is hosted by Kevin Miller of KIDO Talk Radio and Tommy Ahlquist the CEO of BVA. Each episode features different guests and we discuss a variety of different topics all ending with the question, “What inspires you?”. Leave a review on whatever platform you decide to listen on and tell your friends!   

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Korey grew up on a small farm and ranch in Glenns Ferry, ID. His success was a result of a great family, great friends and the support of a close knit community. After graduating high school, he attended Boise State University. Korey graduated with a degree in Construction Management while also starting four years as an inside linebacker for the Broncos. He finished his collegiate career with a win over Oklahoma in the 2007 Fiesta Bowl, one of the greatest college football games ever played. He went on to play four years with the Green Bay Packers and started at fullback in the 2011 Super Bowl win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. He finished his last season in the NFL with the New Orleans Saints. One of the biggest benefits of this experience was the intangible value of being part of great teams and understanding what’s possible when individuals come together and create something greater than themselves. The same holds true for business, people don’t follow companies, they follow great leaders.

Korey started his career in the construction industry with Engineered Structures Inc. where he was a Project Engineer on multiple commercial and medical related jobs. He later moved on as a Project Manager and contributed to projects such as City Center Plaza, Boise Centre Expansion and the Boise State University Fine Arts building.

As a Construction Manager for BVA Development, Korey is committed to assisting in the construction division expansion that will grow to accommodate the rapidly developing commercial industry. He prides himself on having the drive and tenacity to overcome any obstacles in his path and always welcomes future challenges.

Korey has very high expectations for his professional career but his family is the foundation and focus of his priorities. He was married in 2011 to his wife Jennie and they have two small girls, Leila and Josslyn. They are the primary motivation of his relentless pursuit of excellence.

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Gary Raney retired from the Ada County Sheriff’s Office in Boise (ID) after serving for more than 30 years, the last 10 as the elected sheriff. He became nationally known for having innovative ideas, establishing model practices for data-driven decisions, and for creating an organizational culture with one of the lowest rates of force and one of the highest rates of employee satisfaction. 

He remains active in learning and helping others learn through his involvement in the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the National Sheriff's Association, the American Jail Association, the Police Executive Research Forum and a variety of ad hoc groups focused on improving criminal justice processes and outcomes. Gary’s ideas and practices have been recognized by many, including the U.S. Attorney General, NASA’s Kennedy Space Center and the US Congress.

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Connecting with the community is a priority for BVA. The goal of this podcast is to have conversations that shed new light on different perspectives to create a dialog that inspires excellence. The Inspire Excellence podcast is an Idaho based show that is hosted by Kevin Miller of KIDO Talk Radio and Tommy Ahlquist the CEO of BVA. Each episode features different guests and we discuss a variety of different topics all ending with the question, “What inspires you?”. Leave a review on whatever platform you decide to listen on and tell your friends!   

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Matt Schneider is the President of Forward Movement Training & Consulting and a nationally recognized expert in organizational safety and security. Matt is a highly sought after presenter and instructor in the areas of School Safety and Workplace Violence.

Matt has his Bachelors of Science in Psychology and began his law enforcement career in 2006 when hired by the Ada County Sheriff’s Office in Boise, Idaho. Matt spent a year as a Detention Deputy, working inside the jail, before moving to Patrol. After three years on Patrol, Matt tried out for, and was selected, to join the agencies SWAT team. Matt Spent 5 years on the SWAT team as an Entry Operator.

While on the SWAT team, Matt was selected to join the agencies street crimes unit where he was deputized as a Task Force Officer (TFO) with the U.S. Marshals Office’s Fugitive Taskforce. After two years as a TFO, Matt promoted to Detective and was assigned to the Narcotics Unit where he served in an undercover capacity for a year and a half.

In 2014, FMTC quickly began showing signs of early success, pulling Matt out of Law Enforcement full time. Matt left the Sheriff’s Office as a full time Detective, remaining with the department as a Reserve Deputy, where he still volunteers on Patrol helping protect the citizens of Ada County.

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Connecting with the community is a priority for BVA. The goal of this podcast is to have conversations that shed new light on different perspectives to create a dialog that inspires excellence. The Inspire Excellence podcast is an Idaho based show that is hosted by Kevin Miller of KIDO Talk Radio and Tommy Ahlquist the CEO of BVA. Each episode features different guests and we discuss a variety of different topics all ending with the question, “What inspires you?”. Leave a review on whatever platform you decide to listen on and tell your friends!  

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Logan Johnson is a 20 year old singer/songwriter from Boise, Idaho that recently made it to the top 20 on American Idol Season 17. Logan was raised in Boise and graduated from Centennial High School in 2016. Logan also worked for BVA CEO Tommy Ahlquist for a short time in the building engineering department. 

While he stood out for his vocals, it was his message that made an even bigger impact. Logan auditioned for American Idol in Coeur d'Alene in 2018. He sang "Sober" by Demi Lovato and  all three judges voted "yes", sending him to the next round. He competed and continued to gain traction in the competition. Logan later sang "Love Don't Live Here Anymore" by City and Colour and "What a Time" by Julia Michaels, ft. Niall Horan in a duet with Michaels. Afterwards, the judges told him he did not become a Top 14 finalist and he was eliminated. 

Logan has moved back to Boise since the competition and is planning on continuing his vocal career and using this opportunity as a springboard to spread his message and story with the world. 

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 Connecting with the community is a priority for BVA. The goal of this podcast is to have conversations that shed new light on different perspectives to create a dialog that inspires excellence. The Inspire Excellence podcast is an Idaho based show that is hosted by Kevin Miller of KIDO Talk Radio and Tommy Ahlquist the CEO of BVA. Each episode features different guests and we discuss a variety of different topics all ending with the question, “What inspires you?”. Leave a review on whatever platform you decide to listen on and tell your friends!    

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We sat down with the guys behind Idaho's Longest Running Sports Talk Show - Jeff Caves and Mike Prater. 

Caves & Prater airs on Cumulus Media owned KTIK-FM Monday - Friday 3pm-6pm 93.1 FM The Ticket. You'll want to listen to this episode! 

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Connecting with the community is a priority for BVA. The goal of this podcast is to have conversations that shed new light on different perspectives to create a dialog that inspires excellence. The Inspire Excellence podcast is an Idaho based show that is hosted by Kevin Miller of KIDO Talk Radio and Tommy Ahlquist the CEO of BVA. Each episode features different guests and we discuss a variety of different topics all ending with the question, “What inspires you?”. The podcast is available through many platforms and clips of each podcast are shared and reshared across all social media platforms. Have an idea for a guest or want us to discuss a topic? Make sure to message in and get your questions answered. Leave a review on whatever platform you decide to listen on and tell your friends! 

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You may recognize Troy McClain as a finalist from the first season of Donald Trump’s “The Apprentice”. However, his business skills have been in play long before that. Born in Alaska and raised in Montana by a single mother, along with his two sisters, Troy quickly learned the meaning of hard work and sacrifice. 

Troy later applied these lessons to his business ventures. Having built up and sold two separate companies to national organizations, Troy understands the meaning of sacrifice, how to deal with changes in the market, and how to push through barriers to achieve greatness. He has been highlighted in such publications as USA Today, Fast Company, Success Magazine and many more. 

He has achieved awards such as; the Forty Under 40 Award, The Better Business Bureau "Integrity Counts" Award and a High Honors Gold Medal from the International Special Olympics Committee for his dedication and service to the special needs community to name a few. When Troy is not traveling for his hosting and speaking events, he is actively giving back to his community, holding board level seats with several non-profits focused on making positive changes in the lives of children around the globe. 

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Connecting with the community is a priority for BVA. The goal of this podcast is to have conversations that shed new light on different perspectives to create a dialog that inspires excellence. The Inspire Excellence podcast is an Idaho based show that is hosted by Kevin Miller of KIDO Talk Radio and Tommy Ahlquist the CEO of BVA. Each episode features different guests and we discuss a variety of different topics all ending with the question, “What inspires you?”. The podcast is available through many platforms and clips of each podcast are shared and reshared across all social media platforms. Have an idea for a guest or want us to discuss a topic? Make sure to message in and get your questions answered. Leave a review on whatever platform you decide to listen on and tell your friends!   

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Let's talk business and State politics with someone that has done a little bit of both! Jeff gives some business tips and his perspective on how we can grow as communities in an intelligent way! 

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Connecting with the community is a priority for BVA. The goal of this podcast is to have conversations that shed new light on different perspectives to create a dialog that inspires excellence. The Inspire Excellence podcast is an Idaho based show that is hosted by Kevin Miller of KIDO Talk Radio and Tommy Ahlquist the CEO of BVA. Each episode features different guests and we discuss a variety of different topics all ending with the question, “What inspires you?”. The podcast is available through many platforms and clips of each podcast are shared and reshared across all social media platforms. Have an idea for a guest or want us to discuss a topic? Make sure to message in and get your questions answered. Leave a review on whatever platform you decide to listen on and tell your friends!    

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