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Mar 09 2023

Anything to Help

“Start by doing what’s necessary, then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” (Saint Francis of Assisi)

This winter there was a snowstorm resulting in a 50-car pileup on the Ohio turnpike, which included some fatalities and dozens of motorists stranded in the freezing weather.

Some administrators from a nearby school district didn’t just see the news and feel sorry for all of those people.

No, they saw an opportunity to make a bad situation a little bit better.

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Personal Growth, Sports, Teams & Organizations · Tagged: Athletic Director, Community, community service, Helping, high school athletics, Leadership, Ohio, School Bus, School District, servant leadership, Snow storm, Superintendent, Transportation

Oct 27 2019

Episode 130: U.S. Marshal Peter Elliott

The U.S. Marshals is the oldest American Federal law enforcement agency. The service was created way back during the presidency of George Washington.  Joining a long and storied list of American lawmen, in 2003, Peter Elliott was appointed by President George W. Bush as a U.S. Marshal. Since then, he has been retained by presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump. Elliot is one of only 94 U.S. marshals appointed by the president to oversee a judicial district within their state. He is the longest-serving U.S. Marshal in Ohio history. 

In today’s episode, we discuss:
  • The amazing success of the witness protection program
  • How he got 850 fugitives (including 300 felons) to peacefully surrender one time … without tricking them!
  • Partnering with law enforcement agencies all over the country
  • Why it’s important to continue tracking fugitives
  • Creating the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task 
  • … and so much more!!!

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: 9/11, Barack Obama, Chris Voss, Cleveland, Crimes, Criminals, Donald Trump, FBI, Fugitives, George Bush, Harrison Ford, Lawman, Leadership, Melissa Agnes, Ohio, Pete Elliott, Peter Elliott, Risk, Risk Management, safety, security, Terrorists, The Fugitive, Tim Dimoff, Wild Bill Hickok, Wyatt Earp

Nov 19 2018

Episode 101: Tim Dimoff, Security & Workplace Expert

Tim Dimoff is the President & CEO of SACS Consulting and Investigative Services, Inc., a company that specializes in high-risk workplace and human resource issues. As one of the nation’s leading authorities in high risk and security concerns, Tim has been called upon to examine evidence from crime scenes, victims, and to develop offender profiles. He is also nationally recognized for his expertise on HR subjects including drug abuse, workplace violence prevention, bullying and more. Tim is also the author of several books including, “How to Recognize Substance Abuse”, “The YOU in Business”, and “Life Rage”. He has written many articles, and he provides media commentary throughout the U.S.

In today’s episode, we discuss:
  • Being selected to provide security for the 2016 Republican National Convention
  • Addressing the school shooting situations
  • How to organize and run events safely
  • Safety and security in organizations and businesses
  • … and so much more!!!

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Akron, Akron Chamber of Commerce, Chris Voss, Cleveland, Communication, Crises, Crisis, guns, investigation, Melissa Agnes, Ohio, politics, Republicans, Risk Management, safety, security, violence, workplace violence

Dec 25 2017

Episode 042: Glenn “Shemy” Schembechler

Glenn “Shemy” Schembechler serves as the President of GES Advisory Company. Shemy has spent the majority of his life and professional career in the football industry, growing up as the son of legendary coach Glenn E. “Bo” Schembechler. He has evaluated talent for such high-level programs as the University of Michigan, the Kansas City Chiefs, the Chicago Bears, the Washington Redskins, and the Seattle Seahawks. In addition to his father, Shemy has studied under accomplished coaches Gary Moeller, Lloyd Carr, Marty Schottenheimer, and Joe Gibbs. They have all had an indelible impact on his career, and his ability to scout and recommend prospects. Shemy has been a part of many championship and playoff teams, and has been able to evaluate or recommend players that have gone on to Pro Bowl careers (Charles Woodson, Ian Gold and Tom Brady, respectively), as well as inductees into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (Joe Montana, Marcus Allen, and Derrick Thomas, respectively).

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • Growing up with a famous dad
  • Mistakes that coaches and players make that sabotage their success
  • How he is helping student-athletes develop and maximize their potential
  • Stories from the 10-year war between Woody Hayes and Bo Schembechler

Bo Schembechler won more than 79% of his games and is in the College Football Hall of Fame.

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Adoption, Barberton, Bo Schembechler, Dave Brandon, dwane casey, GES Advisory Company, jack harbaugh, jason romano, Jerry Hanlon, Jim Hackett, jim harbaugh, john harbaugh, john u. bacon, John Wooden, Kevin Harrington, Leadership, Michigan Wolverines, NCAA, NFL, Ohio, Ohio State University, Pat Williams, Scouting, University of Michigan, Unselfish, Warde Manual, Woody Hayes

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