Bengal Business

Alex Bolinger, Ph.D. · kisu.org

The Bengal Business Radio Show explores the role of business in a dynamic, changing world and highlights the impact of our ISU College of Business students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Each episode features interviews with guests who share their experiences, perspectives, and advice from the classroom, from industry, and from the variety of learning activities and events that have become the trademark of ISU’s College of Business.The theme music for this show was composed by Nick Thompson, a student in the Idaho State University Commercial Music Program

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Bengal Business Radio on Project Management, Career Growth, and Opportunity with Victor Dominguez
7d ago · 25:29
Victor Dominguez, project manager at Curtiss-Wright and president of the Project Management Institute’s Eastern Idaho chapter, joins Dr. Alex Bollinger to discuss his career journey, the value of professional networking, and new opportunities for ISU students interested in project management.
The Bengal Business Radio Show: Engineering Futures at Idaho State with COSE Dean Jim Widmann
1mo ago · 25:58
On this episode of Bengal Business Radio, College of Business interim dean Dr. Alex Bollinger talks with College of Science and Engineering Dean Dr. Jim Widmann about his path from the automotive industry to academia, the power of collaborative creativity, and how ISU is leveraging regional assets like Idaho National Laboratory and Idaho’s geology to create hands-on opportunities for students.
The Bengal Business of Empowering Musicians: Jon Armstrong on Jazz, Genre-Bending, and ISU’s Legacy
2mo ago · 29:36
On this episode of the Bengal Business Radio Show, host Alex Bollinger talks with avant‑garde jazz composer and ISU faculty member Jon Armstrong about building a “dream program” where doom metal players, jazzers, indie rockers, and folk singer‑songwriters learn to create together across genres. Armstrong describes how students learn to “meet the song where it’s at,” adjusting their sound, sharing ideas, and elevating each other’s artistry through intentional collaboration and guest artist residencies. The conversation centers on empowering young musicians to bring their own voice to any musica
Bengal Business Radio: AI, Nepotism Research, and Online Learning
3mo ago · 27:34
In this episode of the Bengal Business Radio Show, host Dr. Alex Bolinger talks with MBA student and first-generation college graduate Baylee Boring about thriving in fully online programs, using artificial intelligence for research, and unpacking nepotism through the lens of the TV series Blue Bloods. From small-town Idaho to cutting-edge AI methods, Baylee’s story offers practical insights for students, educators, and leaders navigating today’s digital learning environment.
Bengal Business Radio: MBA student Annely Magallanes on Leadership and Community
4mo ago · 24:55
Interim Dean Dr. Alex Bollinger sits down with MBA student Annely Magallanes to explore how growing up in St. Anthony, Idaho, leading statewide BPA, and championing kindness shaped her path at Idaho State University’s College of Business and beyond.
From Burnout to Business Leadership: Tracy Tritle on SBDC, Entrepreneurship, and Reinvention
5mo ago · 27:58
In this episode of the Bengal Business Radio Show, host Dr. Alex Bolinger talks with Tracy Tritle, director of the Small Business Development Center for Region 5 at Idaho State University, about her unconventional career path, her move to Idaho, and her work helping entrepreneurs and small businesses through no-cost consulting services. Tracy shares how a social work and psychology degree led her through project management, software development, telecommunications, consulting, and grant work before a period of burnout, reinvention, and travel helped her reset her life and career. The conversat
BBRS Explores Idaho’s Economic Outlook with Dr. Karl Geisler
6mo ago · 25:17
Host Dr. Alex Bolinger talks with economist Dr. Karl Geisler about insights from the Idaho Economic Outlook Symposium, including why Idaho’s economy is both highly diversified and relatively resilient in downturns. They explore recent trends in personal income growth, tax revenues, labor force participation, and population changes, and discuss what these mean for Idaho’s long‑term economic trajectory and policy choices.
Bengal Business Radio Show – Mentors, Research, and Transformative Student Opportunities with Haley Hardman and Sonali Salunkhe
7mo ago · 26:08
This episode of the Bengal Business Radio Show features Interim Dean Dr. Alex Bolinger in conversation with marketing professor Haley Hardman and healthcare administration professor Sonali Salunkhe about how research, mentoring, and experiential learning are transforming student lives in Idaho State University’s College of Business.
Winning on the Blue Turf: How Idaho State’s Sales Team Beat the Giants
8mo ago · 26:19
Interim Dean Alex Bolinger sits down with sales coach John Ney and students Scott Smith and Rick Barns to unpack Idaho State University’s surprise first-place finish at Boise State’s Blue Turf Sales Competition, where ISU outperformed much larger, nationally recognized sales programs.
Bart and Laura Hill: From ISU to Global Leadership
9mo ago · 27:52
On this episode of the Bengal Business Radio Show, Interim Dean Dr. Alex Bolinger welcomes Bart and Laura Hill, both retired Lieutenant Colonels from the US Army Signal Corps and distinguished ISU alumni. This engaging conversation follows their unique journeys from Idaho State University through groundbreaking military service, pivotal roles during the events of 9/11, and remarkable leadership positions shaping national security and technology at the White House, Pentagon, and Cisco. The Hills share profound stories of perseverance, the evolution of their careers, advice for current students,
Storytelling and Community: Bengal Business with Presley Arrowood
10mo ago · 26:31
This episode of the Bengal Business Radio Show features Interim Dean Dr. Alex Bolinger in conversation with Presley Arrowood, Director of Marketing and Communications and MBA student at Idaho State University’s College of Business.
Bengal Business Radio Show: September 2025
11mo ago · 27:12
The September 2025 episode of Bengal Business Radio Show, hosted by Dr. Alex Bolinger, features guests Gracie Funk, Karson Jex, and Mark Bolinger. Together, their conversations spotlight student achievements and educational opportunities from competing in the International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition (ICBSC) in Anaheim, California.
Bengal Business Radio features alumnus Brad Allen’s journey from rural roots to business leadership
1y ago · 27:15
The inaugural episode of the "Bengal Business Radio Show," hosted by Dr. Alex Bolinger, interim Dean of the College of Business at Idaho State University, featured guest Brad Allen, co-founder of the accounting firm Davies-Allen and an ISU alumnus. The episode focuses on Brad’s journey from a small Idaho farm to a highly successful accounting student at ISU to co-founding a successful multi-office accounting firm. The conversation highlights the evolving landscape of the accounting profession and the importance of business education, with insights relevant to students, alumni, and professional
Dean Hunt Signs Off: Welcoming Dr. Alex Bolinger to Bengal Business Radio
1y ago · 23:41
This special episode of the Bengal Business Radio Show marks the final appearance of Dr. Shane Hunt as host. Dr. Hunt, Dean of the Idaho State University (ISU) College of Business, announces his departure to become President of Cameron University in Oklahoma. The episode features an in-depth conversation with Dr. Alex Bolinger, the incoming Dean and next host of the show, reflecting on their careers, the College’s legacy, and recent student achievements.
Bengal Business welcomes Kristine McCarty
1y ago · 28:29
This month on the Bengal Business Radio Show, ISU College of Business Dean Shane Hunt welcomes Kristine McCarty, Director of Development for the College. Together, they discuss Kristine’s career journey and dive into topics such as the recently concluded Bengal Giving Day, fundraising, philanthropy, and the impact of donations.
Bengal Business welcomes Chris Chatwin
1y ago · 27:35
This month on the Bengal Business Radio Show, ISU College of Business Dean Shane Hunt welcomes Chris Chatwin, Assistant Professor of Finance. They discuss financial literacy, baseball, and the exciting lineup of events for Financial Literacy Week, including movie night, trivia, giveaways and other fun activities.
Bengal Business welcomes Jayce Packer and Karl Geisler
1y ago · 25:58
This month on the Bengal Business Radio Show, ISU College of Business Dean Shane Hunt welcomes Jayce Packer, this year's ISU Outstanding Student Achievement Award recipient for the ISU College of Business. In part II of the show, Dean Hunt then welcomes Dr. Karl Geisler, new department chair for the ISU Department of Economics and Finance, for a conversation about Geisler's new role with the ISU College of Business.
Bengal Business welcomes Sean McBride and Dr. Ashley Li
1y ago · 29:31
This month on the Bengal Business Radio Show, ISU College of Business Dean Shane Hunt welcomes Sean McBride, Senior Clinical Instructor of Industrial Cybersecurity Engineering Technology at Idaho State University’s Energy Systems Technology Education Center (ESTEC) and an ISU alumnus, for a conversation about the dynamic relationship between the cybersecurity program and the College of Business.In the next segment, Dean Hunt is joined by Dr. Ashley Li, a Professor of Accounting and a recent addition to the ISU College of Business faculty.
The Bengal Business Radio Show with Dean Hunt welcomes Victor Dominguez and Annik Martin
1y ago · 25:59
This month on the Bengal Business Radio Show, Dr. Shane Hunt speaks with College of Business alumnus Victor Dominguez. Dominguez, a Planning & Financial Controls Analyst at INL, discusses the professional impacts of his academic experiences at the ISU College of Business and how being a first-generation high school and college graduate shaped his journey. In the second half of the show, Dean Hunt welcomes Annik Martin, the new Clinical Professor of Management in the ISU College of Business, and the 2024 State Gem Innovative Educator Award in the category of Mathematical Ways of Knowing.
Bengal Business welcomes John Ney September 2024
1y ago · 28:59
On this month's episode, join Dean Shane Hunt as he welcomes fellow Marketing Professor, John Ney for a conversation about ISU's Professional Development Month.

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Bengal Business

Episodes 20

Bengal Business Radio on Project Management, Career Growth, and Opportunity with Victor Dominguez

The Bengal Business Radio Show: Engineering Futures at Idaho State with COSE Dean Jim Widmann

The Bengal Business of Empowering Musicians: Jon Armstrong on Jazz, Genre-Bending, and ISU’s Legacy

Bengal Business Radio: AI, Nepotism Research, and Online Learning

Bengal Business Radio: MBA student Annely Magallanes on Leadership and Community

From Burnout to Business Leadership: Tracy Tritle on SBDC, Entrepreneurship, and Reinvention

BBRS Explores Idaho’s Economic Outlook with Dr. Karl Geisler

Bengal Business Radio Show – Mentors, Research, and Transformative Student Opportunities with Haley Hardman and Sonali Salunkhe

Winning on the Blue Turf: How Idaho State’s Sales Team Beat the Giants

Bart and Laura Hill: From ISU to Global Leadership

Storytelling and Community: Bengal Business with Presley Arrowood

Bengal Business Radio Show: September 2025

Bengal Business Radio features alumnus Brad Allen’s journey from rural roots to business leadership

Dean Hunt Signs Off: Welcoming Dr. Alex Bolinger to Bengal Business Radio

Bengal Business welcomes Kristine McCarty

Bengal Business welcomes Chris Chatwin

Bengal Business welcomes Jayce Packer and Karl Geisler

Bengal Business welcomes Sean McBride and Dr. Ashley Li

The Bengal Business Radio Show with Dean Hunt welcomes Victor Dominguez and Annik Martin

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Episodes 20

Bengal Business Radio on Project Management, Career Growth, and Opportunity with Victor Dominguez

The Bengal Business Radio Show: Engineering Futures at Idaho State with COSE Dean Jim Widmann

The Bengal Business of Empowering Musicians: Jon Armstrong on Jazz, Genre-Bending, and ISU’s Legacy

Bengal Business Radio: AI, Nepotism Research, and Online Learning

Bengal Business Radio: MBA student Annely Magallanes on Leadership and Community

From Burnout to Business Leadership: Tracy Tritle on SBDC, Entrepreneurship, and Reinvention

BBRS Explores Idaho’s Economic Outlook with Dr. Karl Geisler

Bengal Business Radio Show – Mentors, Research, and Transformative Student Opportunities with Haley Hardman and Sonali Salunkhe

Winning on the Blue Turf: How Idaho State’s Sales Team Beat the Giants

Bart and Laura Hill: From ISU to Global Leadership

Storytelling and Community: Bengal Business with Presley Arrowood

Bengal Business Radio Show: September 2025

Bengal Business Radio features alumnus Brad Allen’s journey from rural roots to business leadership

Dean Hunt Signs Off: Welcoming Dr. Alex Bolinger to Bengal Business Radio

Bengal Business welcomes Kristine McCarty

Bengal Business welcomes Chris Chatwin

Bengal Business welcomes Jayce Packer and Karl Geisler

Bengal Business welcomes Sean McBride and Dr. Ashley Li

The Bengal Business Radio Show with Dean Hunt welcomes Victor Dominguez and Annik Martin

Bengal Business welcomes John Ney September 2024