Brick by Brick Podcast

Listen to Albion native, Tom McClure, share his passions for theatre and the importance of having performing arts in the community. McClure is the President of ACT II Community Theatre, an Albion based theatre programming bringing performing arts back in to the community.

Willie Tabb was born and raised in Albion. He graduated from Albion Public Schools in the late 60s playing three sports. In this podcast episode, Mr. Tabb discusses the impacts of growing up in Albion and how much passion he still holds for this community.

Steve Ferency is the current Media Outreach Specialist at Caster Concepts, Video Producer, Photographer, and Youtube Specialist at Brick Street Marketing. Listen to his Albion story and advice for up & coming media talents.

Listen to retired educator from Albion Public Schools and active community member, Hazel Lias, share her stories of coming to Albion and experiences within the community.

After a few years hiatus, join us in wrapping up Season 1 of the Brick by Brick Podcast and kicking off a new season with a new host, Cassidy Porter. In this episode learn more about Cassidy and her current roles in the Albion Community.

Episode 25- Katie Porter - Albion College & Build Albion Fellows by Downtown Albion

BONUS EPISODE: We sat down with Shane Williamson again this week to gain a better understanding of how our community is coming together to support each other during the COVID-19 public health crisis. This is a challenging time for our community and every community across the country but we believe that this too shall pass and we will come through on the other side stronger and more determined as o...

During today’s episode we will introduce you to one of Albion’s up and coming leaders, Jontaj Wallace. Jontaj is an Albion native, born, raised and educated in Albion, a Marshall High School graduate and 2020 graduate of Albion College. During this conversation, Jontaj share’s his perspective as a student during the Albion Public Schools annexation, his decision to study at Albion College and his...

During today’s episode, we will introduce you to Jess Roberts an Albion resident and professor in the English department at Albion College. Jess, her husband, and young daughter have been in Albion since about 2005 and fell in love with Albion during their first visit. During this conversation, Jess discusses why she feels so connected to the Albion, her work with students in the classroom at Albi...

Luann Sommers is the correct Executive Director of Albion’s Forks Senior Center which opened in 2005. During today’s conversation, Luann shares her unique Albion story and how the Forks Senior Center serves Albion’s older and aging adults. The Forks Senior Center offers a high-quality fitness center, fitness classes, group trips, meal delivery, veterans resources, and great partnerships with organ...

Haley Snyder grew up in Albion and now serves and the Interim Assistant City Manager and the Deputy Clerk-Treasurer. After pursuing her degrees in Public Administration she chose to take a leadership role in her home town of Albion. This episode is a great peek into working in city hall, local government operation, and the opportunities that lie ahead in Albion. Listen to this episode to hear dire...

Dr. Vicki Baker came to Albion as a professor at Albion College in the Economic and Development department in 2007. Her love for small class sizes and interaction with students have kept her engaged in Albion since day one. Vicki has expanded the management curriculum at Albion and each of those classes brings together a cross-section of students that makes for a richer liberal arts learning exper...

Amy Reimann has been a resident of Albion for since 1996. She has raised three daughters and continues to take on leadership roles in the Albion community. With a love of history and artifacts, Amy has used her love of art, history and building relationships to support many iconic Albion area organizations like Starr Commonwealth, Elle Sharp Museum and now Oaklawn Hospital. In addition to her prof...

Bob Dunklin came to Albion in 1965 to simply visit family on his way to California. Little did he know, taking a job at Albion Malleable would lead to a long career working in foundries across the midwest and returning to Albion 1979. In his tenure at Albion Malleable, he rose through the ranks and mentored young men in Albion, helping them stay focused in life and at work. His commitment to mento...

Shane Williamson is an Albion native who has devoted his career to nonprofit fundraising and planning and has chosen Albion time after time in his personal life and his work. During this conversation, he shares the scope of his nonprofit career, why his passion is connecting nonprofits with resources, and how he hopes to impact Albion’s future. Listen in to learn about what nonprofit consulting me...

Kelly Kidder is a small business owner and has been working in the Albion Community for decades. During our conversation, he shared a bit of his family history, the unique history of Dickerson Music, and the challenges of being a brick and mortar businesses in the days of online shopping. Kelly also keeps busy performing in bands, teaching lessons and helping to coordinate some live music performa...

Jim Stuart is a true community asset! Our conversation with Jim in this episode gives us a glimpse into Jim's work as a small business owner, a soccer coach, a musician, supporter of the arts, and a community resident are impressive. Jim shares more about his involvement with the revival of Fete de la Musique and his continued commitment creating a welcome space at Sterling Books and Brew. You don...

While the Bohm Theater may be the Albion Community Foundation's largest or well-known project, learn more about other important projects for Albion in the Community Foundation's 50-year history. The Albion Community Foundation is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and the current Executive Time Krause, shares about the foundation's past, present and future in this episode. Not only does the communi...

On the 12th episode of Brick by Brick, Emily is joined by Clarence Sturgis, the Assistant Director of the Build Albion Fellows. Clarence plays an integral role with the unique program offered by Albion College which provides free tuition, room and board, and books to residents of Albion in exchange for community service. Each year has a different focus for Build Albion Fellows and is a year-long e...

On this episode on Brick by Brick Emily sits down with Kids ’N’ Stuff Executive Director, Audrey Dean. Kids ’N’ Stuff children's museum has been in downtown Albion for sixteen years and just had awesome Sweet 16 birthday bash. She saw Albion as the ideal place to continue and grow her career almost six years ago and has continued to be engaged in our community as a resident and a nonprofit leader....

Build Albion AmeriCorp VISTA Leader, Cressie Vargo joins us on this episode of Brick by Brick. Cressie has dedicated much of her work to serving in communities that have challenges and she is committed to serving Albion. If you’re interested in learning more about how the AmeriCorp VISTA program has worked in Albion and how it has supported our community over the past three years this is the episo...

On this episode of Brick by Brick we are chatting with Donisha Brewer. Born and raised in Albion, Donisha grew up in our community and learned to be an active member of the community at an early age. She’s recently returned to Albion, started her own business Don B and Co and been involved with the Albion Marshall Resilient Communities Project. During our discussion Donisha shares more about her w...

Today’s guest on Brick by Brick is Mark Lelle, President of the Calhoun Country Trailway Alliance. Calhoun County is the nexus of three trails, the North Country Trail, the Great Lake to Lake Trail and the Iron Belle Trail, each traveling through Albion. Mark’s work is helping Albion and Calhoun County make sure that the trails that pass through Albion can serve as a true asset to visitors and res...

Mitchell Golf is a new business in Albion and today's episode comes to you live from the new Mitchell Golf Performance Studio located at 304 S. Superior Street.  Andrew Dobbins, President of Mitchell Golf and Patrick Gallagher, Director of Golf Operations and Sales at Mitchell Golf joined Emily for a conversation about the features of the new state-of-the-art training center.

Marquetta Frost, Albion native and current Build Albion AmeriCorp VISTA member, shares about her work as a VISTA,what she's most proud of from 2018 and what she's excited about for 2019, on this episode of Brick by Brick.