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Episode 3 – Workforce Wins: Building Talent Pipelines
March 12, 2026

Episode 3 – Workforce Wins: Building Talent Pipelines

In this episode of Gone to Texas, "Super" Dave Quinn talks with Alan Clipperton, Vice President for Global Initiatives and Industry Engagement at LeTourneau University. Alan shares how the university supports industry in East...

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Building Legacy and Better Roads: Blackledge’s Expansion Story in Fairfield, Texas
March 3, 2026

Building Legacy and Better Roads: Blackledge’s Expansion Story in Fai…

In this episode of Gone to Texas, hosts Brit Blacklidge and "Super" Dave Quinn sit down with Brit Blacklidge, President of Blacklidge, a fourth-generation family-owned asphalt materials company. Brit shares the history of the...

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How Business Owners Benefit from Proactive Health Planning
Feb. 27, 2026

How Business Owners Benefit from Proactive Health Planning

"Super" Dave sits down with Paula Phillips, a nationally certified occupational therapist and founder of Calibrating Lyfe, to discuss the importance of proactive health strategies for business owners and employees. Drawing on...

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Anchored in Innovation: Industry Leaders Growing in Kilgore
Feb. 26, 2026

Anchored in Innovation: Industry Leaders Growing in Kilgore

In this episode, Dave sits down with Alan Pollard, Vice President of SATCOM Antenna Products at CPI, to discuss the unique success story of CPI’s Kilgore, Texas operation. The conversation traces CPI’s impressive 50-year hist...

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Master Planning for Growth: How Collin College Powers Workforce Innovation
Feb. 24, 2026

Master Planning for Growth: How Collin College Powers Workforce Innov…

Dave welcomes Dr. Neil Matkin, President of Collin College, to discuss the explosive growth and innovation taking place within both Collin County and the college itself. They talk about how Collin College has risen to the cha...

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Scaling Your Business in Texas
Feb. 18, 2026

Scaling Your Business in Texas

In this episode, Dave continues the Texas 12 with another Fairview discussion as he welcomes Jeff Schafer. They dive deep into what it takes for businesses to not only relocate to Texas, but to truly flourish in the state’s u...

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EP01 - Kilgore Spotlight Series: The Big Picture: Kilgore’s Economic Future
Feb. 12, 2026

EP01 - Kilgore Spotlight Series: The Big Picture: Kilgore’s Economic …

In the first of our special series of Gone To Texas, highlighting Kilgore, TX, Dave sits down with Lisa Denton, Executive Director of the Kilgore Economic Development Corporation. The conversation opens with a look at Kilgore...

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EP-40 Building Community and Business Success
Feb. 3, 2026

EP-40 Building Community and Business Success

In this episode, "Super" Dave is joined by Nadim Ahmed, owner of two Venture X locations to talk about the entrepreneurial journey. Nadim shares his own story of transitioning from an engineering and corporate background to o...

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EP-39 Why Kilgore is a Top Business Destination in East Texas
Jan. 27, 2026

EP-39 Why Kilgore is a Top Business Destination in East Texas

In this episode, "Super" Dave sits down with Lisa Denton, Executive Director of the Kilgore Economic Development Corporation (KEDC), to spotlight Kilgore, Texas and its impressive transformation over the past 35 years. Lisa r...

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EP-38 Building Community and Culture at Saputo in Sulphur Springs
Jan. 20, 2026

EP-38 Building Community and Culture at Saputo in Sulphur Springs

Super Dave Quinn is joined by Joe Wallace, plant manager of Saputo Foods in Sulphur Springs, Texas, for an engaging conversation on community, company culture, and business growth in a rural setting. Joe Wallace shares his pe...

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EP-37 Leveraging Rail, Water, and Workforce: The Growth Story of TexAmerica Center
Jan. 13, 2026

EP-37 Leveraging Rail, Water, and Workforce: The Growth Story of TexA…

In this episode of Gone to Texas, "Super" Dave sits down with Eric Voyles, Executive Vice President and Chief Economic Development Officer of TexAmerica Center, to explore the transformation of a former military base into one...

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EP-36 Cooling the Texas Data Center Bonanza
Jan. 6, 2026

EP-36 Cooling the Texas Data Center Bonanza

Dave sits down with Ronald Bekker, Managing Director for LU-VE Group North America, to discuss the company's journey expanding into the Jacksonville region of East Texas. The conversation highlights LU-VE's global expertise i...

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EP-35 How Family, Plastics, and Local Partnerships Power Business Growth in Jacksonville
Aug. 15, 2025

EP-35 How Family, Plastics, and Local Partnerships Power Business Gro…

In this episode, Dave welcomes Josh Hanna, President and General Manager of SCP Polymers and MYCO Plastics Inc, a custom injection molding company with operations in both Mississippi and Texas. Joshua shares his professional ...

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EP-34 How GVEC Fuels Economic Development and Opportunity in South Central Texas
Aug. 1, 2025

EP-34 How GVEC Fuels Economic Development and Opportunity in South Ce…

Dave welcomes Darren Schauer, General Manager and CEO of GVEC (Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative), to discuss the pivotal role that cooperatives like GVEC play in supporting business growth and economic development in Sou...

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EP-33 Dustin Divinia’s Journey Building Big Systems in a Small Texas Town
July 15, 2025

EP-33 Dustin Divinia’s Journey Building Big Systems in a Small Texas …

In this episode of Gone to Texas, host "Super" Dave Quinn sits down with Dustin Divinia, President and CEO of Vector Systems, to discuss the company’s journey, operations, and their expansion from McKinney to Bonham, Texas. D...

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EP-32 Jason Royse of Renlita, Bonham, Texas
June 2, 2025

EP-32 Jason Royse of Renlita, Bonham, Texas

Welcome to another episode of Gone to Texas, where Dave sits down with Jason Royse, President of Renlita, a custom manufacturer of vertical folding doors, windows, and walls in Bonham, Texas. Jason shares the inspiring story of relocating his family business from North Carolina to Texas, the practi…

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EP-31 John Littlefield of Southwest Engineers, Gonzales, TX
April 15, 2025

EP-31 John Littlefield of Southwest Engineers, Gonzales, TX

In this episode of Gone To Texas, "Super" Dave Quinn, sits down with John Littlefield from Southwest Engineers, based in the vibrant community of Gonzales, Texas. John takes us on a journey through his family's business, which has been a cornerstone...

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EP-30 Joe Reid, Te'jun/The Texas Cajun, Fairfield, TX
March 28, 2025

EP-30 Joe Reid, Te'jun/The Texas Cajun, Fairfield, TX

Welcome back to another episode of Gone to Texas, where Dave is visiting Fairfield, TX, and sits down with Joe Reed, the proud owner of Te'jun, the Texas Cajun. Joe shares his journey that began in 1997 as a humble weekend venture to provide for his daughters' college education. They also talk …

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EP-29 Gary Dobyns, Dobyns Rods, Sulphur Springs, TX
Sept. 16, 2024

EP-29 Gary Dobyns, Dobyns Rods, Sulphur Springs, TX

In this episode of Gone to Texas, Dave welcomes Gary Dobyns, Founder of Dobyns Rods, based in Sulphur Springs, TX. Gary shares his inspiring story of moving his fishing rod company from California to Sulphur Springs over seven years ago and what made...

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EP-28 Joey Evans, TNW Corporation, Gonzales, TX
Aug. 15, 2024

EP-28 Joey Evans, TNW Corporation, Gonzales, TX

In this episode of Gone to Texas,  Dave is joined by Joey Evans, the Director of Business Support and Development at TNW Corporation. Joey shares his extensive experience in the rail industry, having worked his way up from being a conductor on the...

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EP-27 Amy Story, Boerne/Kendall County EDC
July 10, 2024

EP-27 Amy Story, Boerne/Kendall County EDC

In this episode of Gone to Texas, host "Super" Dave Quinn sits down with Amy Story, who runs the Boerne/Kendall County Economic Development Corporation (BKC EDC) in the Alamo region of Texas. Amy shares insights into the role of local economic...

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EP-26 Ed Dominion, D6 Inc, Sulphur Springs, TX
Jan. 15, 2024

EP-26 Ed Dominion, D6 Inc, Sulphur Springs, TX

On this episode of Gone to Texas, Super Dave Quinn, CEcD, welcomes Ed Dominion, President of D6 Inc. Ed shares his experience first expanding to Sulphur Springs from Portland, OR, and eventually making it their headquarters.

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EP-25 David Gillrie, Hoover Treated Wood Products, Fairfield, TX
Dec. 15, 2023

EP-25 David Gillrie, Hoover Treated Wood Products, Fairfield, TX

In this episode of Gone to Texas, Dave Quinn sits down with David Gillrie, President and CEO of Hoover Treated Wood Products, to discuss their expansion into Fairfield, Texas. David discusses why they chose Fairfield and why the central location was...

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EP-24 Roger Treacher, Marching USA, Gainesville, TX
Nov. 1, 2023

EP-24 Roger Treacher, Marching USA, Gainesville, TX

Welcome to another episode of Gone to Texas. In today's episode, Dave sits down with Roger Treacher, the owner of Marching USA. Marching USA specializes in designing and manufacturing top-notch instruments and frames for the music education industry....

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