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It was so good to catch up with Tyke. We chatted for about three hours before we started recording. Our friendship goes back to 1996 or 1997! We carpooled to the jail together.

His career in public service began with the USMC, deploying to Iraq in the first Desert Storm. Once back in the states, and leaving the Corp, he had to find employment and saw an ad for the Arizona Department of Corrections.

The drive to Florence, AZ, and lackluster pay, motivated him to move into County Corrections, just like me. He eventually promoted to Deputy Sheriff and spent a good amount of time working in Traffic as a Motor Officer and also as a Collision investigator.

Check him out, give him a warm welcome and let's get this episode rockin'

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Like so many of my guests, Roger has lived many lives in one lifetime! And the positions he's held, the opportunities to serve, are very honorable.

He began public service by joining the Army. He left the Army and was hired by the Chief of Goshen Police Department. After about 5 years, he headed West for better weather and to be closer to family. Hired by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, he began his career on the Navajo Reservation in a town called Kayenta.

Undercover/Narcotics in Pinetop, AZ, a promotion to Sergeant. Then a move to Pinal County where he was promoted Lieutenant. At the 21 year mark, he was approached to run for Sheriff. He won two elections, professionalizing the agency and making big strides to improve the department before being asked by AZ Governor Janet Napolitano to become the Director of AZ DPS.

Tune in, check it out. I'm honored to have Roger as the newest member of The Squad...

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Lou has been mentioned by Kurt Dabb a few times. Nothing brings you closer to peace than being choked out by your Brazilian Jui Jitsu brothers and sisters!

He's a Navy Veteran who came to know many of the first responder community through BJJ. He felt a tugging on his heart to take it a step further and start to work on hearts and minds and well as the physical fitness aspect.

This led him to join a group where vets and first responders could decompress, share the tough parts of their jobs amongst friends and mix in a little Faith to help strengthen the members as well.

On this journey, I've discussed many resources and paths to thrive beyond our experiences, not just survive. It's one of the greatest honors of producing this show and speaking with so many wonderful folks...Give Lou the warmest welcome!

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