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Episode 50

Episode 50: 🎧Celebrating the Big 5-0 with Ron Kitchens, Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce CEO 🌟

• Introduction:

• 🎙️ Hosts Mike Hendren, Terry McAdams, and Trey Sralla kick off the milestone episode with a lively and humorous welcome.

• 🌎 Greetings to their global audience, including a fun shout-out to a listener in Ecuador.

• Guest Introduction:

• 🎩 Ron Kitchens, President and CEO of the Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce, returns to the show.

• 💼 Ron’s previous appearance and his impact on the show.

• Milestone Celebration:

• 🎉 Celebrating the 50th episode of the new season and reflecting on the podcast’s growth from basic beginnings to a more sophisticated setup.

• Panda Biotech Ribbon Cutting:

• 🎀 Discussion on the recent grand opening of Panda Biotech.

• 🏭 Transformation of the old Delphi building into a major hemp processing facility with nearly $100 million invested.

• 🌱 Benefits of hemp farming, including water conservation, soil health, and economic opportunities for local farmers.

• Historical Context:

• 🏛️ Fun facts about George Washington being a hemp farmer and the historical significance of hemp in the U.S.

• 🌿 Hemp’s resurgence and strategic importance for modern industry.

• Economic Impact:

• 📈 Potential for new industries and job creation stemming from the hemp processing facility.

• 🌾 Discussion on the benefits of hemp farming, including cost savings and environmental advantages.

• Future Developments:

• 🏗️ Overview of other significant projects in the area, such as new data centers and a distribution center.

• ⚡ The region’s strategic advantages like fiber connectivity and electricity supply.

• Community Engagement:

• 🗣️ Encouragement for community involvement and support for local development.

• 🌐 Addressing the importance of maintaining a positive outlook on local economic growth.

• University and Military Base:

• 🎓 The need for stronger integration and visibility of the local university and military base within the community.

• 🏢 Upcoming investments and construction at the university to enhance its role in the community.

• Live Music Scene:

• 🎶 Reinvestment in live music as an economic driver and quality of life enhancer for the area.

• Restaurant Industry Changes:

• 🍽️ Discussion on the evolving restaurant scene, including new establishments and the impact of closures.

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Michael Hendren

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Terry McAdams

Terry McAdams is the founder and CEO of MacTech Solutions, an Apple Authorized Reseller and Service Provider in Wichita Falls, Texas. A tech enthusiast since the early 1980s, Terry’s passion for computers sparked in high school, back when floppy disks were all the rage and Pac-Man was cutting-edge.

With a stellar 20-year career in the United States Air Force as an Avionics Technician and Instructor, Terry’s tech-savvy skills only grew stronger. While stationed at Sheppard Air Force Base, he dove headfirst into the Wichita Falls community, where he connected with some truly awesome people, including Mike Hendren and Trey Sralla.

Terry made his radio debut with “Terry’s Tech Minute,” a hit tech segment on News Talk 1290’s Rise and Shine Show. Every morning, he rocked the airwaves with the latest tech news, and on Fridays, he joined Mike live in the studio for a totally tubular tech talk. When the Rise and Shine Show wrapped up, Mike knew they had to keep the good times rolling, inviting Terry to his new show, Wake Up Call.

In early 2024, Mike, Trey, and Terry joined forces to launch the “Get It Right Texoma” podcast, bringing their rad mix of expertise, insights, and community spirit to a fresh and growing audience.
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Trey Sralla

Trey was raised in Wichita Falls. He learned the value of hard work from his parents, Hayden and Peggy, who were both raised on farms in central Texas. Trey owned horses, did cowboy day work and hauled thousands of bales of hay before he graduated high school. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Midwestern State University in 1995. When he was 20 years old, he went to work at Eddie Hill’s Fun Cycles as a part time/ temporary laborer. 32 years later, Trey is now the CEO, General Manager and part-owner of the dealership. He has been married for 20 years and has three adult children…. all Texas A&M graduates.
In addition to his professional career, Trey has spent many years in various volunteer positions. He served 12 years on the Wichita Falls ISD School Board, Campfire of North Texas Board, The WFISD Foundation Board and the Wichita Falls Chamber legislative committee. He currently serves as the president of the Texas Motorcycle Dealers Association, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Regulatory Council, The Redneck Culinary Academy Board and the Clay County Hospital Board.
He was on talk radio in Wichita Falls on various stations and shows for over 18 years. Trey has announced high school football on the radio and internet streaming for a number of years.
He enjoys travelling and has visited 48 states and 11 countries. He also enjoys camping (in the travel trailer) and riding side by sides off road.