Edmund Marquez

The Upside

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The UpsideBrought to you by Nova Home LoansHosted by Tucson business leader and community advocate Edmund Marquez, Tucson’s Future spotlights the people and projects shaping what’s next for Southern Arizona. Each episode dives into conversations with regional leaders, innovators, and changemakers driving growth, development, and opportunity across our community. From major economic investments to grassroots initiatives, Tucson’s Future connects you to the ideas moving our region forward.📅 New episodes every month on the 10th and 25th.🎧 Watch and listen wherever you get your podcasts. With su...

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Edmund Marquez

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Healthcare Without the Usual Barriers | Clint Kuntz of El Rio Health 10.07.2026 23:57

El Rio Health CEO Clint Kuntz joins Edmund Marquez to explain how one of Tucson’s largest healthcare organizations is expanding access, integrating care, using AI and growing across Arizona.

A Hockey Town in the Desert | Roadrunners President Bob Hoffman on Tucson’s Sports Economy 25.06.2026 26:03

Roadrunners President Bob Hoffman joins Edmund Marquez on The Upside to discuss how Tucson became a hockey town in the desert, why the Roadrunners matter to Arizona’s hockey future, and how local sports are helping shape Tucson’s economy, community, and identity.

Tucson at a Crossroads: Chad Kasmar on Crime, Drugs, Homelessness & Government 15.05.2026 24:58

Former Tucson Police Chief Chad Kasmar joins Edmund Marquez on The Upside for a candid conversation about Tucson’s future, the challenges facing the region, and what it will take for city, county, court, law enforcement, and nonprofit systems to work together more effectively. Now serving as a Deputy County Administrator [...]

Why Local Credit Unions Matter in Tucson with Matthew Gaspari of Tucson Federal Credit Union 25.04.2026 22:05

In this episode of The Upside, host Edmund Marquez sits down with Matthew Gaspari, CEO of Tucson Federal Credit Union, for a thoughtful conversation about local banking, small business lending, financial access, and what it means to invest in a community. Matthew shares his journey from part-time teller to CEO, [...]

Edmund Marquez on Failure, Leadership, and What Tucson Needs Next 10.04.2026 26:38

“It was the best thing that ever happened to me. I didn’t want someone to bail me out. I wanted to feel the pain… I hope you risk enough in which you fail.”

Where Did Tucson’s Jobs Go? Finding The Upside with Michael Guymon 10.03.2026 25:27

A candid conversation about Tucson jobs, leadership, business climate, and what it will take to move Southern Arizona forward.

Tucson’s Future | Ep. 5 | Jeremy Sharpe: Building Communities & Tucson’s Path Forward 10.12.2025 28:59

In this episode of Tucson’s Future, host Edmund Marquez sits down with Jeremy Sharpe, President of Sharpe & Associates and the force behind the growth of Rancho Sahuarita—one of Southern Arizona’s most successful master-planned communities. Jeremy shares how his father, Bob Sharpe, transformed thousands of acres of desert into a [...]

Tucson’s Future | Ep. 4 | Film Tucson, HBO’s Duster, Old Tucson & the Future of Sports + Entertainment 25.11.2025 30:04

Host Edmund Marquez talks with Peter Catalanotte (Film Tucson) and Blake Eager (SASTFA) about the future of film, sports, and tourism in Tucson. They share inside stories from HBO’s Duster, the rise of reality TV filming in Tucson, the legacy of Old Tucson Studios, and how new incentives, community support, [...]

Tucson’s Future- Episode 3 – Sol Block, Shake Shack, & Dusk 10.11.2025 29:27

Host Edmund Marquez talks with Page Repp and Jeff Ell about the revitalization of Broadway’s Sol Block Project — a historic redevelopment that’s redefining Tucson’s Sunshine Mile. They discuss the creative vision, challenges, and financing that made it possible, along with exciting new projects like Shake Shack on Campbell and the [...]

Tucson’s Future -Episode 2- Pima County 25.10.2025 23:31

Guest: Heath Vescovi-Chiordi Stevens, Pima County Economic Development Director Host: Edmund Marquez In this episode of Tucson’s Future, host Edmund Marquez sits down with Heath Vescovi-Chiordi, Pima County’s Director of Economic Development. Together, they explore how the County plays a key role in shaping Southern Arizona’s growth—from supporting local businesses and [...]