April 5, 2021 Show  Dennis Harp Part 2

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Special Guest: Dennis Harp

Dennis Harp is employed as the Executive Director of the Dawson College Foundation at Dawson Community College in Glendive, Montana. He is a proven fund-raiser who was the point person in the successful 2019 Buccaneer Bash Fund Raiser at Dawson Community College. Harp has the ability to think “outside the box” while developing meaningful and lasting relationships with his donor base. Harp’s make it happen philosophy has inspired individuals and groups to maximize their potential. He engages audiences and encourages a dialogue about overcoming obstacles, being proactive, creative, and positioning the individual for success. Harp played basketball at Dawson Community College where he obtained his Associates Degree. He then attended and graduated from Mount Mary College where he was a member of the men’s basketball team for two years. Harp was selected captain and received All-Region honors at both colleges. He obtained his Master's Degree in Counseling and Human Development at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas in 1988. He has served on numerous nonprofit boards including Big Brothers and Big Sisters and Athletes Against Drugs. He assisted children in developing literacy skills, confidence, and determination. He also served on the National Association of Basketball Coaches Research Committee, was a liaison between HSU and the United Way, and was employed by Converse Corporation as a speaker in 1994. His first collegiate basketball job was as an Assistant Coach at Northern Montana University in Havre, Montana at the age of twenty-two. He became one of the youngest NCAA Division 1 Coaches in the nation when he was hired at Hardin-Simmons University in June 1988 at the age of thirty-two. He was instrumental in landing the recruiting class that enabled HSU to have its best overall record in twenty years, while playing Notre Dame, Florida State, Wyoming, and Louisiana State University. Harp helped implement and produce the Big Country Basketball Television Show and was the color commentator for local high school games. In 1994, Harp’s Athletes Against Drugs basketball camps drew 300 campers in one week which was the largest camp in the history of HSU basketball. He was able to secure prominent names as Spud Webb, Andrae Patterson, and Tamica Catchings as speakers.  Harp retired from coaching after twenty-two years leaving his mark on the HSU Men’s Basketball program as having the most wins in history. He then transitioned into the Director of Corporate Relationships at Hardin-Simmons University. During his ten years as a Development Officer, he was an integral part of a $48 million dollar campaign at HSU, which was at the time the largest in the university’s history. He initiated and executed success seminars with Gil Brandt, former Vice President of Player personnel of the Dallas Cowboys.  Harp is an advocate for those who suffer from addiction, mental health illnesses, and emotional and behavioral issues. He works with individuals and groups to develop meaningful and measurable goals. He is a passionate listener, communicator, and mentor. He is an occasional co-host on sports Talk with Fred on WAWK in Kendallville, Indiana. Harp has two children Ryan, who lettered four seasons in basketball at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas and is employed as the Business Development Manager at WebTPA in Dallas Texas. His daughter Ellie was a 2015 NCCAA All-American volleyball player at Grace College in Winiona Lake, Indiana and is employed at Zimmer Biomet in Warsaw, Indiana.

Special Guest: Kelly Peavler Realtor-eXp Realty

Born and raised in the Oklahoma City area, Kelly is committed to listening to her client’s needs and utilizing her keen negotiating skills to ensure a successful transaction. With her attention to detail, she strives for 100% satisfaction from every customer. Building lasting relationships is very important to her as she relies on referrals as her number-one source of business. She gives personal, quality service with integrity at its core. After a successful 25+ year career as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, she joined the real estate profession as her four children approached their high school and college years. Real estate is her passion and she is highly regarded by her past clients and other professionals in the field. Her husband John of 35 years, owns a successful local HVAC company and between the two of them are well connected and actively involved in the community.  Kelly utilizes a team of professional service providers to assist her clients with their buying and selling needs. Her clients know they can trust her to guide them through the transaction while still having some fun in the process. She believes the years in the medical profession has made her skillful in time management, communication and organization, traits that serve her well in real estate.  Kelly enjoys being outside. Hiking, fishing, kayaking, boating and ATV riding are some of her favorites. Her newest adventure is beekeeping. She is an active member and current secretary of the Central Oklahoma Beekeepers Association and is starting her third year of beekeeping.