Hometown Heroes presented by Overhead Door Co. of Frederick
Hometown Heroes presented by Overhead Door Co. of Frederick
Playlist by Hometown Heroes presented by Overhead Door Co. of FrederickHometown Heroes, presented by Overhead Door Co. of Frederick, takes you behind the scenes to get to know the men and women of Frederick County first responders.Follow the podcast:
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Tracy Poquette, Principal of North Frederick Elementary
On this episode, Bob Miller once again steps in for Dave Schmidt to sit down with Tracy Poquette, Principal of North Frederick Elementary School, to talk about her career in education, her journey through Frederick County Public Schools and her passion for helping students succeed. Poquette has be…
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Dr. Kyler Leiter, FCPS Pre-K Teacher at Carroll Manor Elementary
On this episode, Bob Miller steps in for Dave Schmidt to sit down with Dr. Kyler Leiter, a Pre-Kindergarten teacher at Carroll Manor Elementary School and the 2026-27 recipient of the Charles E. Tressler Distinguished Teacher Award. The award is presented annually to recognize distinguished teachi…
02:27
Senior Officer Joel Storms, Brunswick Police Department
On this episode, Dave Schmidt is back and sits down with a Senior Officer from the Brunswick Police Department to talk about his career in public safety and the path that eventually led him to serving the Brunswick community. His career actually began as an emergency dispatcher in Frederick County…
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Officer First Class Noah Saltzman, Brunswick Police Department
On this episode, Drew Phelps steps in for Dave Schmidt to sit down with Officer First Class Noah Saltzman of the Brunswick Police Department for a conversation about his local roots, military service, law enforcement career, and the passions that keep him busy away from the badge. Noah grew up in …
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Corporal Gary Cline, Brunswick Police Department
On this episode, Dave Schmidt sits down with Corporal Gary Cline of the Brunswick Police Department for a conversation about his long career in law enforcement, family, and how much the profession has changed over the years. Gary reflects on a career that began with the Washington County Sheriff's…
12:35
Captain Andy Crone, Brunswick Police Department
On this episode, Dave Schmidt sits down with Captain Andy Crone, Assistant Chief of the Brunswick Police Department, for a conversation about a career dedicated to serving the Frederick County community and the passions that keep him busy away from the badge. A lifelong Frederick County resident, …
12:51
Sergeant Jarmaine Smith, U.S. Army
On this episode, Dave Schmidt sits down with Sergeant Jarmaine Smith from Fort Detrick, an Army medic, for a conversation about military service, following your passion and finding the right career path. Jarmaine shares how growing up with two military parents helped inspire his own decision to se…
08:25
Lieutenant Colonel Jeff Hernden, Chaplain in the U.S. Army
On this episode, Dave Schmidt sits down with Lieutenant Colonel Jeff Hernden, a chaplain in the U.S. Army, for an inspiring conversation about faith, family, service, and finding his calling in the military. Jeff shares his unique career path, which began in the ROTC program at the University of W…
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Sergeant Bryan Saenz of the U.S. Army
On this episode, Dave Schmidt sits down with Sergeant Bryan Saenz, a medic in the U.S. Army, for a conversation about military service, medicine, and finding a home in Frederick. Bryan shares how his interest in joining the Army started at a young age, inspired by his uncle, who was a veteran. Tha…
06:47
Staff Sergeant Nick Thoden of the U.S. Army
On this episode, Dave Schmidt sits down with Staff Sergeant Nick Thoden, a combat medic in the U.S. Army, for an inspiring conversation about service, family, and finding a true calling. Nick shares his journey from working as a medical assistant to becoming a combat medic, explaining how he disco…
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