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MBA Business Spotlight: Meet Teona Maghlakelidze

Dr. Teona’s passion for obesity treatment began in primary care, where she observed firsthand the impact of chronic obesity on her patients’ health. “You see consequences of chronic obesity in the form of diabetes, heart disease, and sleep apnea,” she explains. Recognizing that primary care settings often lacked the time and resources to address these conditions holistically, she envisioned a more specialized approach.

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MBA Business Spotlight: Meet Brendan McConkie

Brendan’s story began with a knack for fixing things around the house, a skill he picked up from his dad and grandfather. What started as helping family with small remodeling jobs quickly grew into a business when he was asked to take on larger projects, like roofing. "I wasn’t trained, but I learned as I went," Brendan says, explaining how he took the leap and founded Kirkland Property Solutions.professional worlds.

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MBA Business Spotlight: Meet Sarah Stockford

Sarah’s career began in sports, with an exciting role in ticket sales and service for the Cleveland Browns, a dream come true for a high school athlete passionate about sports. While she loved the experience, she eventually sought a different pace, moving to Nashville for a role in TV advertising with Comcast. It was there that she realized her love for both sports and advertising, and when the opportunity to work with 100.9 The Mitt came up, she knew it was the perfect fit, blending her two professional worlds.

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People Retention Through Connection: Meet Marybeth Penkala

“I'm passionate about making sure our community is inclusive and supportive, especially for those facing challenges and who need resources. I want Midland to be the type of place where my children can grow up and be looked at as humans, even in their most vulnerable times. I believe Midland can continue to be an incredible community by supporting one another and engaging in transparency.” -Marybeth Penkala

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