Opportunity Odessa

In this episode, we speak with Russell Tippin, President and CEO of Medical Center Hospital (MCH). Russell talks about the region that MCH supports, its part of economic development and the board.

Renowned economist Dr. Ray Perryman joins us on this episode, where we talk about Odessa being at the epicenter of the global economy. Dr. Perryman expands on the changes we’ve seen throughout history, including policy, cost and technological advances in the oil and gas industry and how these changes have stabilized the markets. This stability will play an important role in Odessa’s future going forward.

We continue our talk with Kirk Edwards as he expands on infrastructural issues and developments within the oil & gas industry and how Odessa plays a role in the global economy.

Kirk Edwards talks with us about his entry point into the Oil and Gas industry as well as the booms and busts of our economy and how it affects different businesses within the industry.

We continue talking to Dr. Greg Williams, president of Odessa College, about continuing education, workforce training, the Fab Lab, and the Sewell Auto Tech facility.

Odessa College is aiming to give Odessa and the Permian Basin the best higher education in the country. They've tripled their graduation numbers since 2011 and were given the opportunity to compete in the Aspen Price for Community College Excellence. Learn about the great things happening at Odessa College, with our guest, Dr. Greg Williams.

We talk with Stacey Brown, CEO of Odessa Regional Medical Center (ORMC), about healthcare, recruitment and how ORMC's health services provide a better quality of life for the people of Odessa and the surrounding areas.

With the booming economy, we talk with Jimmy Breaux about the many beneficial things happening to us in the Permian Basin but also its many challenges including transportation infrastructure, water and sewer infrastructure, and housing.

Dr. Sandra Woodley, President of UT Permian Basin, on how UTPB is providing quality of life features for students, staff, and the community of Odessa. We also discuss how UTPB, ODC and other entities are working together to solve community challenges and how the community can support UTPB.

Dr. Sandra Woodley, President of UT Permian Basin, talks with us about the UT Permian Basin, Odessa, the Permian Basin, and all of the great things happening in our community.