Paul sits down with Brent Calvin, President of College of the Sequoias, who offers a unique perspective on education and leadership in the Valley. As a Visalia native who returned home after running a successful engineering firm, Brent shares insights from his seven years leading COS and the institution's remarkable decade of growth.

The conversation explores COS's ambitious vision for the future, including their groundbreaking partnership with Fresno State to bring more four-year degree programs to Tulare County. Brent discusses why personal investment in the community matters, illustrated through his hands-on approach to campus management and his commitment to excellence in every detail. The discussion also tackles broader themes about the Valley's future, including how higher education access could transform the region's economic prospects and why we deserve more than just distribution centers.