Drew Dutton is the President & CEO of Phoenix House Texas. He’s been with Phoenix House since 2013 and has spent his career helping others through counseling. He is finishing his advanced degree in positive psychology, and also has an MBA and Masters in Education, which he uses to build innovative and effective programs for those struggling with ad…

Chris and Matt Clemens are a father-son duo. Chris is a US Navy Veteran and two-time Olympian. Matt is a young entrepreneur. They are also the newest Dickey's Barbecue Pit Owners in Colorado.Door Betsy Orton

Cameron Howard is a military veteran who spent 9 years in the US Army as a rocket launch system crew member. He was stationed around the world - from Fort Hood to Germany to Iraq and more. He's passionate about giving back to his community by assisting local veterans. He's also one of the newest Dickey's family members in New Mexico.…

Bart and Nate Nichols are a father-son duo who are jumping in to business together. Bart is an entrepreneur with several businesses in the DFW area and his son Nate spent 7 years in the Air Force working on power production before transitioning to the public sector. They are the newest Dickey's Barbecue Pit Owners in Frisco, Texas.…

Military Service is a family tradition for the Brown family and Willon Brown spent more than a decade in United States Marine Corps. He shares his story and a little unclassified information about psychological operations. Willon is also one of the newest Dickey's family members in Las Vegas, Nevada.…

Jason and Howard Henry are brothers who share an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for food. They share their journeys including working at movie theaters, returning to school, and the importance of working with family. Jason and Howard are the newest Dickey's owners in Marietta, CA.Door Betsy Orton

Dhaval Shah has spent his career in hospitality. He's committed to helping his community, particularly providing clean water to advance education of women and young girls. During the Covid-19 pandemic he also used his Minneapolis hotel as a way to provide housing for homeless and housing insecure members of the community. Dhaval is also the newest …

Josh Hicks spent more than 2 decades in the military and government contracting. His Air Force experience not only introduced him to his wife on the firing range but also had him stationed in Europe for a number of years. He and his wife are committed to giving back to the community, including as the Newest Dickey's barbecue Pit Owner in Rockwall, …

Demetrius Gibson is a dedicated public servant - serving on the board of directors for the Township of Cook County and the board of trustees. He is committed to diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness. Demetrius is also the newest Dickey's Barbecue Pit owner in Schaumburg Township, Illinois.Door Betsy Orton

On this episode of Dickey's Doing Good, we're hearing from Daniel Unsworth, After spending time in the United States Army, Daniel became an aerospace contractor for the government. He is a jack of all trades who has created businesses to address community needs. including his latest adventure - the newest Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Ohio.…

Warren McClendon spent four years seeing the world and serving his country with the United States Navy. After his time in the Navy, he transitioned to a 13 year career in law enforcement including the Magee and Brookhaven, Mississippi Police Departments. Now Warren is opening a new career chapter as the owner of Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Little Rock…

Law enforcement is the family business for Detective Angela Arredondo. She has spent more than 23 years as a Dallas Police Officer and her husband, Robert Arredondo, is the Chief of Police for the Victoria Police Department. But that's not all! DPD's Explosive Detection Canine Apollo is Angela's partner and is part of the family. You might even see…

From playing collegiate basketball and being a a golden gloves champion to taking bad guys off the street and starring on the TV show Dallas SWAT, Dallas Police Department Detective Misty VanCuren's personal and professional experiences have given her some incredible stories. Check out the second part of the Dickey's Doing Good interview with her.…

SWAT, Mayor's Protective detail, public integrity and the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force are just a few of the roles Detective Misty VanCuren has held in her almost 25 year career with Dallas Police Department. She's a role model not just for female police officers, but for all police officers. Check out the first part of our conversation with Mi…

Wondering what it takes to go into law enforcement? Dickey's Doing Good gets the scoop from Tim Jones. Tim is retired Police Officer, having spent more than 20 years in law enforcement in a variety of roles including patrol officer, school resource officer, SWAT Operator and sniper, Patrol Sergeant and ultimately Lieutenant. He founded Granite Stat…

Dickey's Doing Good sits down with US Navy Veteran Latrice Dillon. Latrice spent 9 years in the Navy, primarily in logistics. She knows those skills will serve her well as she's also one of the newest Dickey's Barbecue Pit Owners in Georgia.Door Betsy Orton

On this episode of Dickey's Doing Good we visit with Irving Fire Department Lieutenant Scott Stithem. Scott is a firefighter and paramedic who has been with the Irving Fire Department for more than 11 years. While he started his career in the hotel industry, after 10 years he felt called to being a firefighter where he could help people in their ti…

This week on Dickey's Doing Good we're talking with Officer Misty McBride. Misty has been in law enforcement for more than a decade and shares her harrowing experience on July 7, 2016. She was one of the dozen police officers that were shot that night in downtown Dallas. She shares her story, her recovery and her future with us.…

This week's Dickey's Doing Good guest is United States Army Master Sergeant Steve Turnboo. Steve has spent nearly 20 years with the US Army and is currently a Ranger, ROTC and Senior Military Instructor at James Madison University. Steve is also one of the newest Dickey's Barbecue Pit Owners in Pasadena, Maryland.…

Dickey’s Doing Good tells good stories about good people doing good things in the community. Our guest this time is Vaughn Bourget. Vaughn spent 10 years in the United States Army where he achieved the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. He had various roles in the military including working with microwave radios and the Hawk Missile System. Vaughn is also a n…

Dickey’s Doing Good tells good stories about good people doing good things in the community. Our guest this time is Tony McNeil. Tony is a retired Police Officer, having spent 20 years with the Southfield Police Department in Michigan. Tony also hosts the Off Duty Podcast where he humanizes the badge through lighthearted, fun and informative conver…

Dickey’s Doing Good tells good stories about good people doing good things in the community. We've got part 2 of our interview with Sergeant Josh Hertel with Dallas Police Department. Josh has been with Dallas Police Department for more than 20 years and is currently at Love Field Airport where he supervises the explosive detection canine unit. He …

Dickey’s Doing Good tells good stories about good people doing good things in the community. Our guest this time is Sergeant Josh Hertel with Dallas Police Department. Josh has been with Dallas Police Department for more than 20 years and is currently at Love Field Airport where he supervises the explosive detection canine unit. He is also a board …

Dickey's Doing Good tells good stories about good people doing good things in the community. We've got part 2 of our interview with Shield 616 founder Jake Skifstad. Jake spent more than 14 years as a Colorado Springs Police Officer and founded Shield 616 in 2015. Shield 616 is a nonprofit organization that provides protective armor for first respo…

Dickey's Doing Good tells good stories about good people doing good things in the community. Our guest this time is Jake Skifstad with Shield 616. Jake spent more than 14 years as a Colorado Springs Police Officer and founded Shield 616 in 2015. Shield 616 is a nonprofit organization that provides protective armor for first responders…

Dickey's Doing Good tells good stories about good people doing good things in the community. Our guest this time is Lori Stevens with Patriot Paws Service Dogs. Lori the is Founder and Executive Director of Patriot Paws Service Dogs, which she founded more than 16 years ago. She is also a professional dog trainer with extensive experience helping v…

Dickey's Doing Good tells good stories about good people doing good things in the community. Our guest this time is Detective Dan Russell with the Dallas Police Department. Dan has been with the Dallas Police Department for more than 13 years, including the last several as a detective. Dan is with the Fugitive Unit for the Dallas Police Department …

Dickey's Doing Good tells good stories about good people doing good things in the community. Our guest this time is Kristen Green with the Dallas Police Department. Senior Corporal Kristen Greene is a Detective in Child Abuse Division of Dallas Police Department. She has been with the Department for more than eight years and is also involved with t…

Dickey's Doing Good tells good stories about good people doing good things in the community. Our guests this time are Ken & Denise Raymo. Ken was in the US Army for more than a decade and now works in a nuclear facility. Denise is a nurse who is passionate about helping people and providing high quality care for all. They are new members of the Dic…

Dickey's Doing Good tells good stories about good people doing good things in the community. Our guest this time is Bob Rusnak. Bob is a Retired Air Force Colonel who spent 36 years with the United States Air Force traveling around the world. Bob is passionate about barbecue and uses his Dickey’s Barbecue Pit restaurants to give back to first respo…

Dickey’s Doing Good tells good stories about good people doing good things in the community. Our guest this time is CASA of Collin County Executive Director Tricia Clifton. Tricia has been with CASA for several years and has spent her career in the nonprofit sector with organizations like Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Back on My Feet and Youth Vil…

Dickey’s Doing Good tells good stories about good people doing good things in the community. Our guest this time is Dallas Children's Advocacy Center CEO Irish Burch. Irish began with DCAC almost 20 years ago as a forensic interviewer and has a passion for helping children and families.Door Betsy Orton

Dickey’s Doing Good tells good stories about good people doing good things in the community. Our guest this time is Battalion Chief Dennis McClure. Dennis is a Battalion Chief with Umatilla County Fire District #1 and has been with the department for more than 13 years. He's also a US Army Veteran and is the newest Dickey's Barbecue Pit Owner in Pe…

Dickey’s Doing Good tells good stories about good people doing good things in the community. Our guest this time is Senior Corporal Jon Lumbley with the Dallas Police Department. Jon has been with Dallas Police Department for 36 years, including being a detective, patrolling and serving in the domestic violence unit. He is also the Family Services …

Dickey’s Doing Good tells good stories about good people doing good things in the community. Our guest this time is Animal Services Officer Tina White. Tina has been with the Town of Snowmass Village's Police Department and Animal Services for almost 25 years. Whether it's patrolling trails, protecting elk migration corridors or helping bear cubs e…

Dickey’s Doing Good tells good stories about good people doing good things in the community. Our guest this time is Chip Brockhaus. Chip spent more than three decades in law enforcement, including more than 25 years with the Slidell Police Department before his retirement. Never one to let grass grow under his feet, Chip is on of the newest Dickey'…

Dickey’s Doing Good tells good stories about good people doing good things in the community. Our guest this time is Sergeant Casey Torrey with the City of Dallas Marshal's Office. Casey has been in law enforcement for almost eight years, including the last five years with the Marshals Office. He's assigned to the Parks Unit where he covers almost 4…

Dickey’s Doing Good tells good stories about good people doing good things in the community. Our guest this time is Animal Services Officer Lauren Martenson. Lauren has been and Animal Services Officer with the Town of Snowmass Village for two years. Prior to that she spent eight ski seasons with Snowmass Ski Patrol, including 1 ski season in Argen…

Dickey's Doing Good tells good stories about good people doing good things in the community. Our guest this time is Rosalinda Luna. Rosalinda has worked with the Latino Cultural Center in marketing and communications for more than 10 years. She has been involved with the Dallas Police Association for six years volunteering with DPA’s Spouses Behind…

Dickey's Doing Good tells good stories about good people doing good things in the community. Our guest this time is Emergency Management Guru Lisa Tatum Brown. Lisa is Planning Section Chief for Dallas County Homeland Security and Emergency Management. She has made a career out of helping people – be it with Americorps, American Red Cross, Voluntee…

Dickey's Doing Good tells good stories about good people doing good things in the community. Our guest this time is Retired Lieutenant Colonel Mary Hart. Mary served 22 years with the Texas Army National Guard, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and including deployments to Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan. During her service she received the Bro…

Dickey's Doing Good tells good stories about good people doing good things in the community. We've got Part 2 of the interview with Randy Aguilar with the Dallas Police Association. Randy has been with the Dallas Police Association for more than 10 years working with member relations and member services. He's also very involved with the Assist the …

Dickey's Doing Good tells good stories about good people doing good things in the community. Our guest this time is Randy Aguilar with the Dallas Police Association. Randy has been with the Dallas Police Association for more than 10 years working with member relations and member services. He's also very involved with the Assist the Officer Foundati…

Dickey's Doing Good tells good stories about good people doing good things in the community. Our guest this time is US Marine Veteran and successful entrepreneur Guy Valentino. Guy served 10 years with the United States Marines as a Platoon Guide & Sergeant and received the Navy Achievement Medal with Combat Valor for his heroic achievements. In 20…

Dickey's Doing Good tells good stories about good people doing good things in the community. Our guest this time is Dallas Police Department Assistant Chief Reuben Ramirez. Assistant Chief Ramirez has been with the Dallas Police Department more than 25 years, starting in patrol and working his way up to Detective in narcotics, Sergeant of Police wi…

Dickey's Doing Good tells good stories about good people doing good things in the community. This is the second part of our interview with Elaine and Steve Maddox. Retired Lieutenant Steve Maddox served with Dallas Fire Rescue for 37 years and his wife, Chaplain Elaine Maddox, began volunteering with Dallas Fire Rescue almost 40 years ago and becam…

Dickey's Doing Good tells good stories about good people doing good things in the community. This is the first part of our interview with Elaine and Steve Maddox. Retired Lieutenant Steve Maddox served with Dallas Fire Rescue for 37 years and his wife, Chaplain Elaine Maddox, began volunteering with Dallas Fire Rescue almost 40 years ago and became…

Dickey's Doing Good tells good stories about good people doing good things in the community. Our guest this time is Rachel Rae Williams. Rachel is a Field Services Manager with Dallas Animal Services and has been with them more than 2 years. She has also spent time volunteering with and working for the Detroit Humane Society and the Texas A&M Small…

Dickey's Doing Good tells good stories about good people doing good things in the community. This is the second part of our interview with US Army Veteran and Dallas Police Department Sergeant Arturo Martinez. Arturo was a Detective and Dallas Police Officer for 11 years before being promoted to Sergeant. He was one of the organizers for the first …

Dickey's Doing Good tells good stories about good people doing good things in the community. This is the first part of our interview with US Army Veteran and Dallas Police Department Sergeant Arturo Martinez. Arturo was a Detective and Dallas Police Officer for 11 years before being promoted to Sergeant. He was one of the organizers for the first o…