Where We Landed

Michelle Bunker

Kylie, Scott and Iris welcome Michelle Bunker, Agency Owner & Director of Employer Group Benefits with Insurance Management Group. The team hears how Michelle landed in Marion and her love of this community. Listen in as she talks about how she could not imagine life anywhere else, the path she took to success, and her undefeated soccer coaching record.

Jonathan Perez

Today the team welcomes our good friend, Jonathan Perez, Upland Town Manager. Listen in as Jonathan shares his family’s story of immigrating from Cuba and making Marion their home. Jonathan tells us how Alicia once saved his life, his success in running campaigns, and how family defines home.

Curtisha Bell

It’s lady’s day in the studio! Curtisha Bell, an RN serving in multiple roles, joins the Where We Landed show today to talk about her journey to Marion. Growing up she moved a lot and made fast friends in every place. Listen in as Curtisha shares her passion for connecting, her drive to help kids and the prediction a psychic made 13 years ago that is still holding true.

Alex Warren

Grant County is full of amazing stories. Where We Landed is a podcast that collects those stories from the people who live them.  

Today, Alex Warren, Physical Therapist with Athletico, shares how her studies in physical therapy brought her to Marion.  She accepted a short-term contract to work with Marion General Hospital and 3 ½ years later Marion became her home. Listen, as Alex shares why Marion is her venue to call home 

 You can listen to this episode and all past episodes of Where We Landed at www.wherewelanded.com or wherever you listen to podcasts. A new episode is released every Thursday! 

Scott Miller

Today is the Day! Scott is finally in the hot seat! Scott shares why he instantly fell in love with Marion and felt welcome. Listen in as Scott shares about his family, his interests in business and passion for people.

Alex Huskey

In studio today, Scott, Kylie, & Alicia welcome Alex Huskey, Chancellor of Ivy Tech Community College Marion Campus. Alex shares how he landed in Marion, basically on a fulfilled promise, that if he got a job they would stay. Listen in as he shares his journey from behavioral health to law enforcement to being a D.A.R.E officer in the schools to discovering his passion for education.

BONUS- Is this the episode that Scott gets a “W”? Tune in to find out!

Gabi Bradley

Today we welcome Gabi Bradley- the Gabi in Gabriella’s Old Time Pizza in Gas City! Listen in as she shares how she loves the Hallmark-esque feel and the slower pace of life in Grant County. Gabi shares some breaking news of new business ventures coming to Main Street Gas City and encourages budding entrepreneurs to find a seasoned mentor. 

Eric Marshall

Scott, Kylie, and Iris welcome their friend Eric Marshall to today’s show. He describes himself as a kid that grew up on Nebraska Street with a family that loved Marion. This love helped him cultivate an appreciation for his hometown. A photojournalist and business owner, listen to Eric’s story and take his advice to heart - “If you can’t dance in your own yard, where can you dance?”

Dennis Roach

Today the team welcomes Dennis Roach, a boomerang to Gas City & Grant County. Dennis has spent the last 31 years giving back and loves planning events  - from Boomtown and Bacon Fest to being the mastermind behind Gas City Concerts in the Park.  Listen in as he shares his love of music, how he learned to pull the best out of volunteers, and his challenge to the community to give more and take less.

Ryan Kellermeyer

Alicia, Scott, and Kylie chat with Ryan Kellermeyer. A Grant County Boomerang, Ryan graduated from Madison-Grant and took flight to Philly where he found a passion for neighborhood revitalization and engagement. Like many, family and new opportunities called him back to Grant County. He and his wife live in Marion and found a way to trick people into being their friends and helping them start a neighborhood garden.