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Wright Bates, Jr., M.D, M.B.A. was born in Boston, Massachusetts but spent the majority of his childhood in Huntsville, Alabama.  Wright received a B.S. in biology from Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee, M.D. from the University of Alabama School of Medicine, OB/GYN residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School. In addition, while studying in Boston, Dr. Bates obtained a certificate in Healthcare Leadership from Harvard’s T.H.Chan School of Public Health - and an MBA with healthcare focus from University of Massachusetts. While in college, Wright was elected to the Student Government Association and was a 3 year starter as well as College Athletic All Conference football player. As a Health Professions Scholarship awardee, Dr. Bates entered the US Air Force and was a decorated officer. Dr. Bates is currently the Grimes Endowed Chair at Baylor Scott & White Health Temple’s Department of OBGYN and the physician lead for the system wide, Perinatal and Gynecology Coordinating Council. He is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology for Baylor College of Medicine and the Department Chair for the Department of OB/GYN. Dr. Bates is a board-certified OB/GYN specialist and a subspeclialist in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.   When Dr. Bates is not practicing medicine or involved in a leadership role – he enjoys traveling with family & friends and outdoor activities especially walks with his dog, Pip, and caring for his herd of dwarf goats. Chasing What Matters Instagram

Gracie has been faithfully serving with Samaritan’s Purse for over a decade and currently leads as the Director of the Strategic Partnerships & Promotions team for Operation Christmas Child. In this role, she oversees the development of impactful, mutually enriching ministry partnerships. In addition to her work with Samaritan’s Purse, Gracie enjoys speaking at local and national events, and is the founder of The Gathering, a non-profit organization dedicated to hosting bi-annual events for women and worship nights for the local community. These gatherings are designed to unite the body of Christ and inspire individuals to live out their faith more deeply and boldly.  Gracie and her husband, Sean—who also serves at Samaritan’s Purse—have been married for 20 years. Together, they cherish time with their many nieces and nephews and share a love for outdoor adventure, including snowboarding, hiking, and rock climbing. Operation Christmas Child Chasing What Matters Instagram

Scott Wiggins has been leading organizations and staff for nearly 40 years.  As a general officer in the United States Air Force, he commanded elements ranging in size from 10 to 3,000 personnel and budgetary resources of over $4 billion dollars.  He flew multiple airplanes in the Air Force amassing over 6,000 flight hours including 900 hours in combat.  Additionally, he held special duty assignments with Air Force One and as the commandant of the Air Force’s Officer Training School.   Following his 27-year military career, he served as an executive at one of the 30 largest churches in the country for 12 years overseeing a staff of 170 in five different locations. Currently, is an executive coach with the Conducere Group who provides executive and staff consulting and mentoring. His book, “Leadership Under Fire: Developing Courageous Leaders for the Church” will be released by 1106 Design in March.  He and his wife Jenna, have been married for 39 years and now live in Birmingham, Alabama. Chasing What Matters Instagram

Our guest today is Lyle Wells. Lyle is the president of Integrus Leadership, a published author, and an in-demand speaker and preacher. Lyle is a trusted advisor and chief encourager that ignites disciple-makers.   He’s spent decades transforming athletic programs, serving as a leader in higher education, and coaching leaders on sharpening their leadership skills. Lyle and his wife Ronda live in College Station.  They have two grown children. He also serves as the Senior Pastor of First Franklin  - and enjoys a cold Dr. Pepper, a greasy burger and sizzling fajitas – along with a round of golf! Integrus Leadership  Easy to Follow  Chasing What Matters Instagram

Our guest today is Chris Johnson. If you caught the first episode, you will remember that Chris is the owner and founder of Living Waters Fly Fishing, a fly shop and guide service based out of Round Rock, Texas.  He has guided the Texas Hill Country for nearly two decades and has fly-fished the heart of the Lone Star State for over 25 years. In addition to guiding in his home state of Texas, Chris has been a licensed fly-fishing guide in Oklahoma, Colorado, and Alaska.  Chris is happily married to his wife Emily and together they enjoy fly fishing the world and raising their children in the sport. Living Waters Fly Shop Chasing What Matters Instagram

Our guest today is Chris Johnson. Chris is the owner and founder of Living Waters Fly Fishing, a fly shop and guide service based out of Round Rock, Texas.  He has guided the Texas Hill Country for nearly two decades and has fly-fished the heart of the Lone Star State for over 25 years. In addition to guiding in his home state of Texas, Chris has been a licensed fly-fishing guide in Oklahoma, Colorado, and Alaska.  Chris is happily married to his wife Emily and together they enjoy fly fishing the world and raising their children in the sport. Living Waters fly Fishing Chasing What Matters Instagram

Greg Hubert serves as Chief Executive Officer of The Brookwood Community, where he leads the organization's vision to change the way the world thinks about adults with disabilities. With over 25 years of leadership experience, Greg has worked across healthcare, nonprofit, and ministry sectors, including serving as a pastor and holding senior positions at Joni and Friends and Edwards Lifesciences.  He earned his B.A. from Biola University and Master of Divinity from The Master's Seminary. Greg and his wife, Gina, are parents to three adult sons on the autism spectrum, giving them a deeply personal understanding of disability advocacy. His leadership approach reflects a lifelong commitment to serving God, family, and community while recognizing the God-given potential in every individual. Brookwood Community  Chasing What Matters Instagram

Nate Hilgenkamp graduated from Baylor University in 2016 with a B.A. in Religion.  He then went on to graduate from Truett Theological Seminary in 2018 with a Masters of Divinity. Nate is currently part of the Teaching and Preaching Staff at Harris Creek Baptist Church in Waco, Texas – where he also works with the young adult ministry. He is also the host of the Becoming Something Podcast which reaches thousands of young adults weekly. Nate is married to Adalee and they have three precious daughters – Jacie, Callie, and Annie.   Becoming Something Podcast Harris Creek Podcast  Chasing What Matters Instagram

We are replaying one of our favorite episodes! Enjoy!  This week as we reflect back on the 19th anniversary of 9/11, we sit down with Dr. Nathan Harness who had first hand experience in Tower 2 on that day. You will not want to miss this interview! Chasing What Matters Instagram

Jeff Voncannon is the Founder and Principal of Redman Management Company, leading over $500 million in energy investments with returns exceeding 30% IRR across 31 transactions. He built and sold multiple energy platforms, including Redman Energy and F250, LLC (with GSO Blackstone), and led turnarounds at Prize Petroleum, Patara Oil & Gas, and most recently, Scandrill, Inc., where he served as Board Chair & CEO and repositioned the company for growth in just 13 months. A graduate of Texas A&M Petroleum Engineering and a member of its Academy of Distinguished Graduates, Jeff also serves on boards including First Liberty Institute, Scandrill, and Texas A&M’s Mays Innovation Research Center. He is President of Circle J Meat, LLC, and an active member of TIPRO, IPAA, and the Houston Producers’ Forum. Jeff and his wife Lynne live in Houston and are proud parents of four grown children. Circle J Meat Chasing What Matters Instagram

In today's episode Jacob talks about recently airing on the hit TV show, Shark Tank!  Dig World Nation Chasing What Matters Instagram

Joel served as CEO of SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment. He stepped in when SeaWorld was mired in a brand crisis and reset its vision and culture which improved attendance, employee engagement, customer trust, and profitability. For over a decade, he was the CEO of Herschend Enterprises, which managed over 20 entertainment properties including internationally respected brands such as the Harlem Globetrotters and Dolly Parton’s Dollywood theme park. Prior to joining Herschend Enterprises, Joel spent 20 years in the auto industry and served as CEO of Saab Automobile during Saab’s U.S. turn around. He also led an Amazon start-up that introduced car sales to the internet.  Currently a Thought Leader for John Maxwell Leadership, Joel mentors, consults, and speaks on LoveWorks and the leadership lessons drawn from his career. For over 20 years, he has been the Chairman of Orange, a non-profit dedicated to the development and distribution of youth curriculum and leadership training to over 9,000 churches in 40+ countries. He has also served on the National Advisory Board of Salvation Army for over 10 years.  Joel received an M.B.A. with honors from Harvard Business School and a B.S. from Albion College where he was valedictorian, an Academic All-American football player, and a Rhodes Scholarship Finalist. He and his wife Shannon reside in Naples, Florida. JoelManby.com Love Works Book  Chasing What Matters Instagram

With over 25 years of experience in cybersecurity, including senior roles at Simeio, Trustwave and IBM, Chris Schueler brings a wealth of expertise in Go-to-Market, operations, and product development. His background includes 12 years in U.S. Army Information Operations Commands, where he notably built the first security operations center for the Army, and in the private sector has taken three companies into analyst leading positions in the MSSP, MDR, and Identity space. Cyderes Chasing What Matters Instagram

Chris Carneal is the Founder and CEO of Booster, the #1 school fundraising company in America. Since 2002, Booster has raised over 1.3 billion dollars. As the son of an educator, Chris created Booster to help schools flourish. Booster profits schools more than ever, impacts students through fitness and character programming, and saves teachers and administrators valuable time so they can focus on their highest calling—teaching. Today, 900 team members serve over 7,000 schools in all 50 states. Chris believes Booster’s distinctive is its remarkable culture defined by Booster’s six virtues: Gratitude, Wisdom, Care, Courage, Grit, and Celebration. Chris and his bride of 22 years, Lyndie, have four incredible kids, ages 11, 13, 16, and 19. Chris greatly enjoys coaching his sons’ baseball teams and is a huge Atlanta Braves fan, having played college baseball at Samford University in Birmingham, AL, where he and Lyndie both graduated. Chris Carneal Booster Chasing What Matters Instagram

When Stu Crum’s college football heroics put him on the national radar as a model student-athlete, the expectations for a bright future could not have predicted his soaring ascent in business. Tagged as a winner with a natural gift for leadership, Crum made his name internationally in key positions with Texaco, Shell Oil, Jiffy Lube, and Bridgestone, wrangling deals with the likes of activist investor Carl Icahn and other heavy hitters. Yet beneath the surface lay a deeper man. While still at Tulsa University, Crum devoted his life to his faith and embraced servant leadership as his game plan for ultimate success in business, family, faith and fun. Despite personal setbacks and injury-laden stints with the NFL and USFL, Crum blossomed at every turn by developing a simple, dynamic playbook that put his every aspiration within reach. He calls it intentional living. Aim for the Uprights Stu Crum Website  Chasing What Matters Instagram