People and Their Work

Skyler Halford played college basketball at Brigham Young University and graduated with a degree in Geography. He almost went overseas to play professional basketball. Instead, he started Halford Hoops, a Basketball Skills Training business and completed his pre-requisites for Physical Therapy school. I met Skyler while he was at UVU working on his prerequisites.

The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Professor in the Student Leadership and Success Studies department at Utah Valley University.  

Music by Christopher Wease. Images are from the UVU Roots of Knowledge stained glass exhibit by Holdman Studios. 'Roots of Knowledge' is a registered trademark of Utah Valley University. Copyright © Holdman Studios LLC. The original work is located at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.

It took Kimie Snapp 20 years to complete her education while she worked, her husband went to school and while she raised her children. Though it took some time Kimie shares that it was worth it and that she learned important life skills along the way. She shares how she went through important decisions at each step along the way.

The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Professor in the Student Leadership and Success Studies department at Utah Valley University.  

Music by Christopher Wease. Images are from the UVU Roots of Knowledge stained glass exhibit by Holdman Studios. 'Roots of Knowledge' is a registered trademark of Utah Valley University. Copyright © Holdman Studios LLC. The original work is located at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.

Weston has a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University and a Masters of Business Administration from Notre Dame. He worked for several years in the telecom industry. A few years ago Weston decided to give full-time entrepreneurship a try. Weston shares why he went into corporate business and why he got out.

The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Professor in the Student Leadership and Success Studies department at Utah Valley University.  

Music by Christopher Wease. Images are from the UVU Roots of Knowledge stained glass exhibit by Holdman Studios. 'Roots of Knowledge' is a registered trademark of Utah Valley University. Copyright © Holdman Studios LLC. The original work is located at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.

Nicole Familia a Human Resources Generalist did not always want to be a Human Resources Generalist, but now that she is there is loves it.

The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Professor in the Student Leadership and Success Studies department at Utah Valley University.  

Music by Christopher Wease. Images are from the UVU Roots of Knowledge stained glass exhibit by Holdman Studios. 'Roots of Knowledge' is a registered trademark of Utah Valley University. Copyright © Holdman Studios LLC. The original work is located at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.

In this episode of the people and Their Work Podcast we will hear from Stuart Maxfield. Stuart is a musician who plays many instruments and has many different types of projects going on. Stuart was interviewed by my colleague Sam Cardenas.

The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Professor in the Student Leadership and Success Studies department at Utah Valley University.  

Music by Christopher Wease. Images are from the UVU Roots of Knowledge stained glass exhibit by Holdman Studios. 'Roots of Knowledge' is a registered trademark of Utah Valley University. Copyright © Holdman Studios LLC. The original work is located at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.

In this episode of the People and Their Work Podcast we will hear from Mark Nance an Elementary Education educator as he shares his journey to becoming an excellent teacher and how that has lead him to BYU-Idaho as a Professor. 

The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Professor in the Student Leadership and Success Studies department at Utah Valley University.  Music by Christopher Wease. Images are from the UVU Roots of Knowledge stained glass exhibit by Holdman Studios

In this episode of the People and Their Work Podcast we will hear from Mark Nance an Elementary School Teacher for the past 10 years. Now headed to BYU Idaho as an Elementary Education Professor.

Mark thought he wanted to be a Weather Man but instead ended up in Education. A place he never thought he would be. Mark shares how his passion for at first being an excellent teacher and then helping others to become excellent teachers developed along the way. I have seen Mark’s influence firsthand, as I have been in his classroom. More impactful though, my daughter had the opportunity to have Mr. Nance as her 4th Grade teacher.

The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Doug Gardner Associate Professor in the Student Leadership and Success Studies department at Utah Valley University.

Music by Christopher Wease. Images are from the UVU Roots of Knowledge stained glass exhibit by Holdman Studios. 'Roots of Knowledge' is a registered trademark of Utah Valley University. Copyright © Holdman Studios LLC. The original work is located at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.

In this episode of the People and Their Work Podcast we will hear a more detailed description of how Levi’s pursuit of the Chaplaincy came about.

The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Professor in the Student Leadership and Success Studies department at Utah Valley University.  

Music by Christopher Wease. Images are from the UVU Roots of Knowledge stained glass exhibit by Holdman Studios. 'Roots of Knowledge' is a registered trademark of Utah Valley University. Copyright © Holdman Studios LLC. The original work is located at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.

In this episode of the People and Their Work Podcast we will hear from Levi and Amber Dukes. Levi is a Chaplain and Amber is planning to eventually work in the Foreign Services.

For Levi and Amber Dukes, the road to where they are now consisted of going one direction and then another until things came together for both of them. They share their story together and you will see how chance events and their own dogged determination and persistence have paid off.

The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Professor in the Student Leadership and Success Studies department at Utah Valley University.  

Music by Christopher Wease. Images are from the UVU Roots of Knowledge stained glass exhibit by Holdman Studios. 'Roots of Knowledge' is a registered trademark of Utah Valley University. Copyright © Holdman Studios LLC. The original work is located at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.

Dwaine learned the craft of woodworking from family members, is a military veteran and works in the Woodshop at Utah Valley University. I had the opportunity to learn woodworking skills from Dwaine while taking classes in the Woodworking shop at UVU. Dwaine is the ultimate craftsman. The opportunity to work side-by-side with him and to have his help solving woodworking challenges is to discover the greatness of this humble craftsman.

The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Professor in the Student Leadership and Success Studies department at Utah Valley University.  

Music by Christopher Wease. Images are from the UVU Roots of Knowledge stained glass exhibit by Holdman Studios. 'Roots of Knowledge' is a registered trademark of Utah Valley University. Copyright © Holdman Studios LLC. The original work is located at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.