The “Connect with County Leaders” podcast with your host Bryan Hill, Fairfax County Executive, is a monthly opportunity to discuss issues, opportunities, and other priorities with distinguished leaders from around Fairfax County.
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Join Fairfax County Executive Bryan Hill for a lively and fascinating conversation with American Paralympian and Wheelchair Basketball Superstar Trevon Jenifer. Learn how this athlete without legs first dominated high school wrestling in the state of Maryland (against able-bodied athletes) before ascending to legendary status in the world of Wheelchair Basketball and the Paralympics.
Join Fairfax County Executive Bryan Hill for an in-depth and fascinating conversation with retired U.S. Air Force Four-Star General Lester L. Lyles. Learn how this leader in air combat, space programs and rocketry became one of Fairfax County's most prolific advocates for the arts and STEM programs for under-served kids.
Join Fairfax County Executive Bryan Hill for an in-depth and inspiring conversation with Keith Gordon, President and CEO of the Workhouse Arts Center. Learn about his career evolution from professional sports executive to art world leader as President and CEO of the area’s premier arts hub.
Join Fairfax County Executive Bryan Hill for an in-depth and fun conversation with Bunnyman Brewing Co-Owner Sean Hunt. Learn all about how this local business man chased his dream and found himself at the top of one of Fairfax County's most beloved brands.
Join Fairfax County Executive Bryan Hill for an in-depth and lively conversation with Adaptive Boxing Champion Claudia "Baby Tyson" Palacios. Learn all about Adaptive Boxing from a local legend in the worldwide sport.
Join Fairfax County Executive Bryan Hill for an in-depth and lively conversation with Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeffrey C. McKay. Learn about Chairman McKay's journey to leadership, his most important initiatives, and his future visions for one of the most affluent and progressive counties in the nation.
Join Fairfax County Executive Bryan Hill for a special Black History Month episode of the show featuring a conversation with Earl Stafford, Sr., former Chairman and CEO of Unitech and founder of the Stafford Foundation. Learn about Mr. Stafford's early struggles, tech industry victories and what inspires him to serve.
Join Hill for a special Black History Month episode of the show featuring a conversation with George Mason University Women's Basketball Coach, Vanessa Blair-Lewis. Learn about Blair-Lewis' rise to prominence in college coaching, her coaching accomplishments, and her insights on leadership.
Join Fairfax County Executive Bryan Hill for a special Black History Month episode of the show featuring a conversation with Kendrick Ashton, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of The St. James Group. Learn about Mr. Ashton's business expertise, love of sports and why he chose Fairfax County to be the home of his sports business empire.
Join Fairfax County Executive Bryan Hill for the first of four special Black History Month episodes featuring Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Chair, Phyllis Randall. Learn about Chair Randall's accomplishments, inspirations and journey to leadership in one of the nation's most esteemed counties.
Join County Executive Bryan Hill as he talks with Stephanie Berkowitz, President and CEO of Northern Virginia Family Services. Learn about the initiatives, programs and public outreach that makes NVFS a leading force in helping families thrive and building connected communities.
Join County Executive Bryan Hill as he talks with Tony Skinn, men's basketball coach at George Mason University (GMU). Last year, Skinn was named the Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year and the State of Virginia's Coach of the Year. In the employee spotlight feature, "Connect with the Gang," Hill speaks with Terence Trent, a Human Development Specialist at Gum Springs Community Center in Mount Vernon.
Join County Executive Bryan Hill as he talks with Dr. J. Stephen Jones, President and CEO of Inova Health System. Learn about the healthcare initiatives, new hospitals and public outreach that makes Inova one of the leading healthcare systems in the nation. In the employee spotlight feature, "Connect with the Gang," Hill speaks with Allison Homer, Program Manager with the Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination, about the county’s AC Rescue program.
Join County Executive Bryan Hill as he talks with Julie Coons, President and CEO of Northern Virginia Chamber about the economic drivers in our region. And afterwards, a new segment focused on Fairfax County employees, "Connect with the Gang," starts with Dru Clarke, Assistant Director of Operations at Fairfax County Department of Public Safety Communications about innovations in 911 response.
Join County Executive Bryan Hill as he talks with Daniel Mekibib to learn about workforce development programs in Fairfax County.
Join County Executive Bryan Hill as he talks with Matthew D. Chase, CEO and Executive Director of the National Association of Counties. Find out about how NACo represents the interests of America's counties and serve as a powerful voice in federal policymaking.
Join County Executive Bryan Hill as he talks with George Mason University Women’s Basketball Coach, Vanessa Blair-Lewis. Find out all about one of the most successful seasons in the history of the University's Women's Basketball program.
Join County Executive Bryan Hill in conversation with Dr. Anne M. Kress, President of Northern Virginia Community College. Discover how one of the nation's most attended and diverse community colleges provides students with significant advantages in further education and career development. Don't miss this insightful discussion!
Join County Executive Bryan Hill for an exciting and informative talk with Mark O’Meara, owner of University Mall Theater and Cinema Arts Theater, and Gary Flather, CEO of SYA Sports.
Join County Executive Bryan Hill for a lively and informative conversation with Clark Mercer, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG)
On this special edition, County Executive Bryan Hill looks back at the exceptional guests and topics featured on the show throughout 2024. With subjects ranging from public safety to economic development, pets to basketball, Bryan Hill and his dynamic guests cover everything there is to know about Fairfax County.
Join Fairfax County Executive Bryan Hill for an in-depth and lively conversation with George Mason University Men’s Basketball Coach Tony Skinn about the 2024-2025 basketball season.
Join County Executive Bryan Hill for a lively and informative conversation with Chris Falcon, Clerk of Court, Fairfax County Circuit Court.
Join County Executive Bryan Hill for an informative conversation covering all you need to know about the upcoming election with Eric L. Spicer, General Registrar and Director of Elections for Fairfax County.
Join County Executive Bryan Hill for a lively conversation with Dr. Gregory Washington, President of George Mason University.
