Leo Bletnitsky, president of Healthy Technology Solutions and longtime Workforce Connections board member, shares an incredible journey from immigrating to the United States from Ukraine to building a successful technology company in Las Vegas. From an unexpected career in IT and a near-miss with the FBI to the rise of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and the future of work, Leo offers a fascinating look at how innovation, resilience, and curiosity are reshaping both business and technology. 

Healthy Technology Solutions:
Healthy Technology Solutions

College of Southern Nevada Cybersecurity Program:
CSN Cybersecurity Programs

Mitch Cloward, region president of Intermountain Health, shares a powerful story of leadership, compassion, and purpose in this inspiring episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast. From starting his healthcare journey as a hospital housekeeper to leading one of the region’s largest healthcare systems and helping bring Nevada’s first standalone children’s hospital to Las Vegas, Mitch reveals how empathy, innovation, and service are transforming the future of healthcare in Southern Nevada.

Intermountain Health:
Intermountain Health

Intermountain Children’s Health / Primary Children’s Hospital:
Primary Children’s Hospital

 Scott Muelrath, president and CEO of the Henderson Chamber, shares the story behind Henderson’s explosive growth and the vision helping shape Southern Nevada’s future in this episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast. From the arrival of Haas Automation and major development projects to workforce challenges, small business growth, and the rapid transformation of Henderson, Scott gives an inside look at the leadership and momentum driving one of the region’s fastest-growing communities. 

Henderson Chamber of Commerce:
Henderson Chamber of Commerce

From transforming office spaces into inspiring experiences to surviving stage four colon cancer, Karey Spransy, Vice President of Sales at Felt Right, shares a powerful story of resilience, creativity, and purpose in this episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast. Through her work with Felt Right, Karey reveals how design, sustainability, and human connection can transform the way people feel in the spaces where they live and work, while reminding listeners that life is too short not to chase what lights them up.

Felt Right:
Felt Right

It starts in motion with airports, early mornings, and a relentless pursuit of purpose as Doug Cotter shares in this episode how his journey from the U.S. Army to leading a national workforce organization became a mission to change lives at scale. He reminds us that success comes down to belief, consistent action, and the power of helping people find dignity through work.

Equus Workforce Solutions                                                                                                          Equus Workforce Solutions Homepage

From combat zones to the heart of Nevada’s future, Caleb Cage shares a story shaped by service, leadership, and relentless purpose. In this episode, he opens up about his journey from West Point and Iraq to leading statewide initiatives and building Arc Dome Strategies, while helping drive Nevada’s lithium loop and economic transformation. It’s a powerful reminder that meaningful work, humility, and taking action can shape not just a career, but an entire state’s future.

Arc Dome Strategies
https://arcdomestrategies.com/

Two paths, one mission, and a system quietly transforming lives across Nevada. In this episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast, Nevada Labor Commissioner Brett Harris and Apprenticeship Council Director Toni Giddens reveal how registered apprenticeships are opening doors to high-paying careers without debt. It’s a powerful look at how earning while learning is reshaping the future of work. 

Apprenticeship Week No-Debt Career Fair (April 28 & May 1):
https://labor.nv.gov/Apprenticeship_Council/No_Debt_Career_Fair/

Nevada Labor Commissioner’s Office:
https://labor.nv.gov/

Dr. Amber Lopez Lasater, interim president of Nevada State University, leads a powerful story shaped by service, education, and a defining moment for Nevada’s future. In this episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast, she shares how her journey through public service, labor, and higher education led her to one of Southern Nevada’s fastest-growing institutions. She highlights efforts to expand access, strengthen workforce pipelines, launch Nevada State’s first-ever athletics program, and build a new North Las Vegas campus, showing how saying yes, showing up, and staying curious can transform both a career and a community.

Nevada State University:
https://nevadastate.edu/

Nevada State Athletics:
https://nevadastate.edu/athletics

A cowboy detour, a career built from the ground up, and a leader behind one of Southern Nevada’s growing environmental consulting firms. In this episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast, Kirk Stowers of Broadbent & Associates shares how an unexpected path led him to a 30-year career helping clean up and protect the environment while growing a company from a small team to more than 170 employees. His story is a reminder that success is not always planned but built through curiosity, grit, and staying open to where the journey leads.

Broadbent & Associates:
https://www.broadbentinc.com

 A Las Vegas upbringing, a historic first, and a leader shaping the future of the NFL.  In this episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast, Sandra Douglass Morgan, president of the Las Vegas Raiders, shares how growing up on the east side of Las Vegas, a deep commitment to education, and the courage to bet on herself led to one of the most influential roles in professional sports. From public service to the Raiders front office, her story is a powerful reminder that the biggest breakthroughs come from believing in your path before anyone else does.

Las Vegas Raiders:
https://www.raiders.com

A bold leap, a coffee shop competition, and a diner built on heart. In this episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast, Mallory Gott, co-owner and CEO of Winnie & Ethel’s Downtown Diner, shares how an unexpected career turn and a leap of faith with her chef husband led to one of downtown Las Vegas’ most beloved scratch kitchens. From winning the Great Las Vegas Coffee Shop Giveaway to building a thriving small business and team in Southern Nevada, Mallory’s story is a reminder that sometimes the biggest opportunities come from taking the biggest risks.

Winnie & Ethel’s Downtown Diner:
https://www.winnieandethels.com