iBuild America Podcast
The iBuild America Podcast empowers workforce development professionals with insights from industry leaders, exploring strategies, challenges, and solutions to build the Workforce of the Future. Join us to foster collaboration and drive meaningful change.
Episodes
Ron Lamparter, Entrepreneur, Inventor, and Investor Founder, Defense Corridor Center for Collaboration and Synergy (DC3S) (Michigan)
Ron Lamparter is a Native Detroiter born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. He attended Detroit Public Schools before graduating from Wayne University with a degree in Engineering.
Ron is a Serial Entrepreneur having Founded and served as Chairman and CEO for over 20 different companies. He has also been a...
Robert M. Dyer, Mayor, Virginia Beach (Virginia)
Mayor Bobby Dyer was sworn in on Nov. 20, 2018, and is the first veteran to be directly elected as mayor in Virginia Beach history. Prior to that, he represented the Centerville District on the City Council for 14 years.
Dyer is a physical therapist. Positions he's held in the past include healthcare executive, business consultant, and assistant professor in the School of Gover...
Dr. Francis Cole, Former Regional Director, Office of Job Corps, U.S. Department of Labor (Washington DC)Dr. Francis Cole is an Executive Chef by training who learned about the U.S. Job Corps program through his employer. He volunteered through his company to help build a Culinary Arts program at Job Corps and was hooked on the idea of assisting young people to learn the culinary industry at a high level.
Throughout his career, Dr. Co...
Robin Lovewell, Workforce Administrator, City of Colorado Springs (Colorado)
Robin Lovewell is a Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP) with 15+ years of experience in workforce development (businesses and job seekers), human resources, and military relations.
She is known and trusted by the business, human resources, and military communities in the Pikes Peak region and beyond and currently serves as the Mayor of Color...
William Houston, Vice President of Job Corps Operations Serrato Corporation (Ohio)
William is an expert professional and business leader with several decades of management experience. He is a former high school football standout who also played football at The Ohio State University football team. He began his career as an educator and has committed his professional career to helping young adults become better prepared through workf...
Dr. Michael Hinojosa Former Superintendent - Dallas Independent School District (Texas)
Dr. Michael Hinojosa served more than 27 years as a superintendent/CEO of six public education systems, including two of the 25 largest school systems in America: Dallas ISD in Texas and the Cobb County School District in suburban Atlanta, Georgia. His career in public education, from teacher and coach to superintendent/CEO, spans more than four...
Greg TaylorRetired Army VeteranExecutive Director, Workforce Training Academy (WTA)(Arizona)
Greg is currently leading a national Workforce Training Academy (WTA).
Before WTA, Greg joined the United States Marines following high school and later switched to the United States Army. He retired in 2018 from Military Service after more than 20 years.During his military career, Greg had several deployments that included Iraq and Afghanist...
Debbie partners with colleges and high school Hospitality programs that lead to an increased pool of knowledgeable and prepared potential employee candidates for Texas hotels.She is a former educator who works across the State of Texas helping people understand the Hotel Industry, while also helping organizations prepare and train employees to enter the Hotel Industry. She has proven success in project management and event planning...
Nicole Overley serves as the Commissioner of Virginia Works, the Commonwealth's dedicated workforce development agency. In this role, she leads a team committed to supporting both employers and job seekers across Virginia, coordinating a broad ecosystem of workforce programs and services.Before her appointment, Nicole spent over a decade at Deloitte Consulting in Northern Virginia, where she incubated and scaled the firm's Future o...
Dr. Glenell M. Lee-Pruitt
President Jarvis Christian University (Texas)
On this week’s iBuild America Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Glenell M. Lee-Pruitt, President of Jarvis Christian University.
From increasing enrollment to launching adult learning and graduate programs, Dr. Lee-Pruitt shares how she’s modernizing HBCU education while honoring legacy.
Jarvis Christian University Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Glenell M. Lee...
High school students with Michelin-level skills? YES. In this episode of iBuild America Podcast, Chef Devin Niederhauser shares how he turned a Texas high school culinary program into a launchpad for careers. His passion, creativity, and commitment to student success are changing lives.
This week on the iBuild America Podcast, we welcome Chef Devin Niederhauser, educator and culinary innovator at Richardson High School.Chef Devin sh...
Kevin MalonsonExecutive
Director, Teach Plus Texas
We’re proud to feature Kevin Malonson, Executive Director of Teach Plus Texas, on the iBuild America Podcast.
With 30 years in education, Kevin brings a deep understanding of policy, college access, and instructional excellence. His voice is reshaping education equity and elevating teacher leadership across Texas.
Kevin Malonson is the Executive Director of Teach Plus Texas, le...
Wes Jurey
CEO Redemption Bridge (Texas)
We’re honored to feature Wes Jurey, CEO of Redemption Bridge and workforce visionary, on the iBuild America Podcast.
From shaping national workforce policy to pioneering education-to-employment models, Wes shares powerful insights on innovation, partnerships, and purpose in workforce development.
Redemption Bridge, a non-profit intermediary, focused on establishing new models for workforce devel...
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