The Eastern Oregon Connection

Peter Wordelman is a music professor at Eastern Oregon University. Our discussion includes Peter's path to EOU, music, golf, and so much more. Join us for a conversation with a man who loves his students and community and has made a life from music.

Chris Thatcher is the area director for Young Life. He wears many hats including father, husband and track coach. We cover his experience living in Pendleton, the value of Young Life, and more.

Kayla Henshaw is a wife, mother, and the owner of the delicious Eden's Kitchen. We talk about her transition from employee to business owner, finding the work/life balance as a young entrepreneur, her love for and utilization of local products, growing up in Pendleton, and so much more.

Kricket Nicholson is a long-time guide for the Pendleton Underground Tours. She's also spent many years working for various Nonprofit organizations. We discuss her love of motorcycles, her history in Pendleton, stories from the Underground Tours, her time as a foster parent, and so much more.

Addison Schulberg is a musician, cyclist, and manager of Great Pacific (GP). We discuss Addison's journey with GP, our appreciation for music, rock camp, getting musicians and events at GP, growing up in Pendleton, living a more localized lifestyle, the Rivoli Theater and so much more.

Greg McLaughlin is the President and founder of McLaughlin Landscaping. We discuss the secret to over 40 years in the Landscaping industry, celebrate employees past and present, sports, college, and so much more.

Debbie Kishpaugh has led Pendleton's Rhythmic Mode to numerous state titles in her long tenure as a dance instructor. We explore what it takes to be a great athlete and teammate, the noble pursuit of leadership, and so much more.

Dean Fouquette is an athlete, entrepreneur and longtime Pendleton resident. We discuss sports past and present, the fine work of the Pendleton Linebacker's Club, Dean's Pendleton Athletic, and so much more.

Hosts of the Eastern Oregon Connection, Ryan and Shannon share a little personal backstory and their vision for the podcast.