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A dynamic panel discussion featuring Steve Stucker, Rebekah Latham, Major General Miguel Aguilar, and Jon Patten. This episode offers an in-depth look into the diverse leadership styles and experiences of these four exceptional leaders.

**Steve Stucker** is best known for his 48-year radio and TV career and was the Morning Show Weatherman on KOB4 in NM for 33 years. He received a Lifetime Achievement Emmy Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and has been inducted into the NM Broadcasters Hall of Fame and the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Hall of Fame. In 2023, Steve retired from broadcasting to devote his life to full-time ministry and public service as a motivational speaker and teacher. He is the founder and Director of Up B4 the Son Ministries & Charities, which has provided nearly 20,000 NM children with clean, comfortable beds free of charge. Steve has over 75,000 followers on social media, where you can find his Facebook page, Steve Stucker, New Mexico Weatherman.

**Rebekah Latham** is the CEO of Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails, one of 111 independent Girl Scouts organizations in the USA and overseas. She started as a radio personality in Tampa, Florida, then moved to New Mexico in 2003, where she launched a career in tourism and marketing and earned the title of New Mexico’s Tourism Professional of the Year. Appointed as Cabinet Secretary of Tourism in 2015 by Governor Susana Martinez, Rebekah was later honored as National Mother of the Year® in 2017 by American Mothers, Inc. She joined the American Mothers Board of Directors before becoming CEO in 2019, later taking on the role of CEO at Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails in March 2020. Rebekah resides in Albuquerque with her husband, Scott, and two children, who are active in sports, scouting, and the youth group at New Covenant Church.

**Major General Miguel Aguilar**, New Mexico Adjutant General, began his military career at the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, NM. He commissioned in the New Mexico National Guard and became a Platoon Leader for A Battery, 1-200th Air Defense Artillery, holding numerous positions within the 1-200th Air Defense Artillery Company and Battalion. In 1999, BG Aguilar transferred to the 515th Regional Training Institute, where he held positions as a TAC officer, Company Commander, and S1. In 2005, Aguilar deployed and earned numerous decorations, including the Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon with Numeral 2, North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal, Multinational Force and Observers Medal, and the Combat Action Badge.

**Jon Patten**, Chairman of Dion’s, has been an entrepreneur since he was a boy when, in third grade, he bought toys wholesale and sold them to classmates. At St. John’s College in Annapolis, he began to learn the value of different opinions and the benefits of open, honest discussion. Jon’s restaurant career began in 1978 with the purchase of New York Pizza with partner William Scott. They started with one employee and no restaurant management degrees or experience. Jon was CEO for 35 years and continues today as Chairman of the Board. Jon lives in Corrales, NM, is married, and has four sons. He has been a Vistage International member since 1998 and Chair until 2021. Jon has served as a founding board member of ACCION, Viante New Mexico, and several other non-profit organizations.

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Join us for "Leadership Insights: A Peek into the Minds of Steve Maestas, Maria Guy, and Byron Samuels - Panel 1," where we dive deep into the philosophies and strategies of three extraordinary leaders. those who lead with vision, passion, and purpose.

Steve Maestas - Active in our community Steve is the past Chair of Albuquerque Community Foundation, past Chair of Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (formerly Albuquerque Economic Development) and past Chair of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. He founded, grew, and exited Maestas & Ward Commercial Real
Estate and currently serves as the CEO of Maestas Development Group. He and his team have developed more than 60 commercial projects in New Mexico & Texas with a value in excess of $750 Million.  He is married to his beautiful wife Debbie and has a 10-year-old daughter, Addison.  

Maria Guy - Senior Partner at GiANT Worldwide
Maria is a Senior Partner with GiANT Worldwide, dedicated to equipping individuals and organizations with exceptional leadership skills. She has a passion to serve the construction industry by helping build leaders worth following and teaching leaders how to multiply their skills, knowledge, and expertise. She spent twenty years in construction, including as an executive. Originally from El Paso, TX, Maria has called New Mexico home for the better part of her life. She is married to her college sweetheart and they have two adult children. Maria's legacy in construction is marked by service, leadership, and pioneering the way for women in construction.


Byron Samuels
**Current Positions:**
- Mountain Division Director, USAYO
- New Mexico State Ambassador, Fellowship of Christian Athletes
- Chaplain, International Fellowship of Chaplains
- Board Member, Across Nations Ministries
- Co-Host “Huddle-Up with Coach Samuels” on Across Nations Radio KHAC
**Family:**
Byron Samuels lives with his wife, Beverlyn, and their children, Eryn and Evan Samuels.
**Coaching Highlights:**
- 30 years of coaching leadership, player development, and team building.
- Recognized for developing student-athletes, academic leadership, and mentoring.
- Experienced basketball camp clinician and motivational speaker.
**Coaching Experience:**
- Florida A&M University
- Hillsborough Community College
- Radford University
- Hampton University
- National Basketball Association (NBA-China) / Shanghai, China
- Adidas Nations Basketball Camp Director / Beijing, China
- University of Georgia
- University of South Florida
- University of Tennessee
- Washington State University
- UNC-Wilmington
**Playing Career:**
- **UNC-Asheville**
- Team MVP
- Athlete of the Year
**Service and Leadership:**
- Founder, “THINK” A.H.E.A.D. USA, a 501(c)(3) education and mentoring program
- Special Olympics Volunteer and Coach, Tallahassee, FL
- Organizer, Drug-Free Pep Rally, Wilmington, NC Parks and Recreation
- Volunteer, Make A Difference Foundation, Newport News, VA
- Speaker and Breakout Leader, Huddle Touch, Tampa, FL
- Habitat for Humanity Volunteer, Radford, VA, and Tampa, FL
- Group Leader, Kids Across America, Golden, MO
Contact Information:
- Cell:813-215-8110
- Email: bsamuels@fca.org or coachbyronsamuels@gmail.com

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Born in Colombia, South America, Ketty Kerns grew up in the Middle East and graduated from high school in Asia. After receiving a master's in communications, she worked for a global organization for twenty-three years, where she utilized her passion and understanding of family in different cultures. In 2013, Ketty was part of a small team that launched RezilientKidz as an educational non-profit organization whose goal is to champion the needs of children and equip parents to build thriving, healthy families through research, community initiatives, and reliable content.
 
As the Manager of RezilientKidz, Ketty managed the translation of the program into several languages and expanded the program to 32 states. As a Program Rep and Bilingual Trainer, she loves engaging with community-based organizations supporting healthy family development and teaching new facilitators how to utilize the curriculum as a preventative and proactive measure. Ketty's latest adventure is paddle boarding with her husband, two children, and their dog.
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