Richard J. Berry Consultant Former Mayor of Albuquerque, New Mexico Twitter | LinkedIn Lessons from the Great Recession. Richard Berry, former Mayor of Albuquerque, New Mexico, joined the podcast to talk about the work of the Kauffman Mayors’ Council and the long term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. He shared what it was like to … Continued
Sly James Consultant Former Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri Bio | Twitter | LinkedIn An entrepreneurial mayor. Sly James, former Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, jointed the podcast to talk about the work of the Kauffman Mayors’ Council and attracting talent and supporting entrepreneurs. He shared two programs led by the City of Kansas City, … Continued
Mark Stodola Attorney, Barber Law Firm Former Mayor of Little Rock, Arkansas Bio | Twitter Thinking outside the box about economic development. Mark Stodola, former Mayor of Little Rock, Arkansas and attorney, jointed the podcast to talk about the work of the Kauffman Mayors’ Council and the importance of entrepreneurship. He talked about his work … Continued
Mark Funkhouser Former Kansas City Mayor President of Funkhouser & Associates Bio | LinkedIn | Twitter Creating good government and fiscal sustainability. Mark Funkhouser, President of Funkhouser & Associates, joined the podcast to talk about his career as an auditor, running for Kansas City Mayor, and more. He talked about navigating the Great Recession as … Continued
Chad Doran Communications Coordinator Candidate for Mayor Appleton, Wisconsin LinkedIn | Twitter Running for office as a city employee. Chad Doran, the Communications Coordinator for Appleton, Wisconsin, joined the podcast to talk about his decision to run for Mayor. He discussed why he thinks his current role has prepared him to be Mayor and what … Continued
Rick Rogers Mayor City of Newberg, Oregon Bio | LinkedIn Behind the scenes of recruiting a City Manager. Mayor Rick Rogers from the City of Newberg, Oregon joined the podcast to talk about how they are approaching hiring a new City Manager. He describes the community and what the City Council is looking for in … Continued
Eric Stuckey City Administrator Franklin, TN Bio | LinkedIn Brenda Wynn County Clerk Davidson County, TN Bio Bill Purcell Former Mayor Nashville, TN Bio Felix Castrodad Director of Planning & Grants Nashville MTA LinkedIn Career advice, elected office and transportation all with a side of hot chicken. Four guests come on the podcast to talk … Continued
Joe Riley Mayor (Former) Charleston, SC Bio Bratton Riley Co-Founder & CEO Citibot LinkedIn | Twitter Public service and civil rights. A father-son duo joined the podcast to talk about their different paths working with local government. Former Mayor Joe Riley led the City of Charleston, SC for 40 years and was involved in redeveloping … Continued
Mayor Tara Campbell Mayor, Yorba Linda, CA Chief of Staff, Orange County, CA Bio | LinkedIn | Twitter The youngest female Mayor in the country. Mayor Tara Campbell from the City of Yorba Linda, California joined the podcast to talk about her two roles in local government, serving as Mayor of her hometown and working … Continued
Terrance Smith Director of Mayor’s Innovation Team Mobile, AL LinkedIn | Twitter Solving problems. Terrance Smith, the Director of the Innovation Team in the City of Mobile, Alabama, joined the podcast to talk about innovation, working with departments and taking on blight. Terrance shared the process the i-Team went through to get a handle on … Continued
