Posts tagged industry
Podcast No. 88: Ryan Porter of the Jackson Chamber

Perhaps you recognize Ryan Porter from the Jackson Chamber—or you knew him when he was a kid at North Side. Or you met him a few years back through the police department or JEA. Any way you put it, Ryan is a Jackson man through and through, and today our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger interviews him about the many hats he wears and why he's planted roots in West Tennessee.

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Podcast No. 70: Jim Ferrell of JEA

You can't go anywhere in Jackson without hearing "JEA"—and that's because they are the ones who keep our city up and running! Today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger sits down with the man behind it all: President and CEO of Jackson Energy Authority, Jim Ferrell. Find out how he got into the business, hear some eye-opening tornado stories, and discover what is next for JEA as technology and our city's needs continue to evolve.

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Podcast No. 34: Kyle Spurgeon

In this episode, we welcome President/CEO of the Jackson Chamber, Kyle Spurgeon, to our front porch. Mr. Spurgeon is not only a driving force behind what helps make Jackson great; he is also an innovator who has some amazing ideas that can help Jackson continue to be an amazing place to live, work, and make a difference. Join us as we discuss life, commerce, the future of Jackson, and share a few laughs along the way. Hosted by Jim Wilhelm and Kevin Adelsberger.

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