In this episode of "The Ascent with Crestmont Private Wealth," host Sam McGee interviews Dorman Vic, the leader of the renowned welding program at Champion High School in Boerne, Texas. They discuss the origins and impact of the program, the importance of vocational education, inspiring student stories, and the broader movement to bring skilled trades back into the spotlight. The conversation covers faith, grit, community support, and the life-changing opportunities that vocational training provides for young people. Special guests and supporters, including local dignitaries and celebrities, are highlighted, along with ways listeners can get involved.

 


Original Air Date: August 23, 2025 at 8:30am as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

Contact:  www.crestmontpw.com 

Alec Walker in Houston:  831-280-5288 

Sam McGee in Boerne: 830-368-2898

 

00:00 – Introduction to the show and disclaimer

00:35 – About Crestmont Private Wealth and the Boerne, TX office

00:58 – Introducing Dorman Vic and the Champion High School welding program

01:38 – Dorman’s journey: inspiration, testimony, and the start of the program

02:47 – The impact of the program and community support

04:23 – Student stories: overcoming adversity and breaking barriers

05:45 – The value of vocational education in a white-collar community

07:00 – Bringing shop class and vocational training back to schools

08:30 – The importance of hands-on skills and learning new trades

10:00 – The role of taxpayers and the public in supporting education

11:30 – Advice for other school districts and the future of vocational education

13:00 – The need for industry involvement and urgency in skilled trades

14:30 – The decline of the middle class and the importance of manufacturing

15:45 – Famous people who started in skilled trades

17:00 – The broader impact of shop programs and role models

18:30 – The infrastructure and essential skills that keep society running

19:45 – The “Amazon culture” and the reality of production

20:30 – Success stories: student certifications and employability

22:00 – Building confidence and portfolios for students

23:00 – Projects for the government and celebrities

24:00 – Life skills and character development through the program

25:00 – How listeners can support the Welding Student Support Foundation

26:00 – Social media and ways to connect with the program

27:00 – The role of Governor Perry and other supporters

28:00 – Final thoughts: the movement for vocational education

29:00 – Call to action for listeners and closing remarks

30:00 – Outro and well wishes

In this episode of "The Ascent with Crestmont Private Wealth," host Sam McGee interviews Dorman Vic, the leader of the renowned welding program at Champion High School in Boerne, Texas. They discuss the origins and impact of the program, the importance of vocational education, inspiring student stories, and the broader movement to bring skilled trades back into the spotlight. The conversation covers faith, grit, community support, and the life-changing opportunities that vocational training provides for young people. Special guests and supporters, including local dignitaries and celebrities, are highlighted, along with ways listeners can get involved.
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Original Air Date: August 23, 2025 at 8:30am as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM
Contact:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.crestmontpw.com/">www.crestmontpw.com</a>&nbsp;
Alec Walker in Houston:&nbsp; 831-280-5288&nbsp;
Sam McGee in Boerne: 830-368-2898
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00:00 &ndash; Introduction to the show and disclaimer
00:35 &ndash; About Crestmont Private Wealth and the Boerne, TX office
00:58 &ndash; Introducing Dorman Vic and the Champion High School welding program
01:38 &ndash; Dorman&rsquo;s journey: inspiration, testimony, and the start of the program
02:47 &ndash; The impact of the program and community support
04:23 &ndash; Student stories: overcoming adversity and breaking barriers
05:45 &ndash; The value of vocational education in a white-collar community
07:00 &ndash; Bringing shop class and vocational training back to schools
08:30 &ndash; The importance of hands-on skills and learning new trades
10:00 &ndash; The role of taxpayers and the public in supporting education
11:30 &ndash; Advice for other school districts and the future of vocational education
13:00 &ndash; The need for industry involvement and urgency in skilled trades
14:30 &ndash; The decline of the middle class and the importance of manufacturing
15:45 &ndash; Famous people who started in skilled trades
17:00 &ndash; The broader impact of shop programs and role models
18:30 &ndash; The infrastructure and essential skills that keep society running
19:45 &ndash; The &ldquo;Amazon culture&rdquo; and the reality of production
20:30 &ndash; Success stories: student certifications and employability
22:00 &ndash; Building confidence and portfolios for students
23:00 &ndash; Projects for the government and celebrities
24:00 &ndash; Life skills and character development through the program
25:00 &ndash; How listeners can support the Welding Student Support Foundation
26:00 &ndash; Social media and ways to connect with the program
27:00 &ndash; The role of Governor Perry and other supporters
28:00 &ndash; Final thoughts: the movement for vocational education
29:00 &ndash; Call to action for listeners and closing remarks
30:00 &ndash; Outro and well wishes

Host:  Sam McGee, MBA, CFA

Founder/Owner of Crestmont Private Wealth.
604 S. Main St. Boerne TX 78006
(830) 368-2898
www.crestmontpw.com

Host:  Sam McGee, MBA, CFA
Founder/Owner of Crestmont Private Wealth.
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The Ascent With Crestmont Private Wealth

The Ascent with Crestmont Private Wealth 

Host: Sam McGee

Houston Office: I Riverway, Suite 470 Houston, Texas 77056

(832) 280-5288

Boerne Office: 604 South Main Boerne, Texas 78006

Office (830) 368-2898

About Sam McGee

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER

Sam McGee is the founder and owner of Crestmont Private Wealth. As CEO, he believes that to lead well you must have a servant heart. His day-to-day role with Crestmont is to lead and learn from a group of talented professionals who have high character qualities and initiative. His vision is to steer a mission led company that changes lives through financial stewardship, engagement with clients, and fiduciary style education.

Sam has 26 years in the financial industry and is a Chartered Financial Analyst. The CFA Program is a rigorous three-part exam that tests the fundamentals of investment tools, valuing assets, portfolio management, wealth planning, with an emphasis on ethics and quantitative analysis.

Sam is passionate about volunteering his time to the community. He founded the Texas Hill Country Mustang Club (501c7), is a board member for Hill Country Family Services, was appointed by the Texas Governor to the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists, is a volunteer firefighter with the Boerne Fire Department, a trained SkyWarn Weather Spotter, and a Boerne Little League head coach, and involved with many charitable causes.

When asked what is most important to him, he said “Faith, Family, Community, & Friendships”

The Ascent with Crestmont Private Wealth 
Host: Sam McGee
Houston Office: I Riverway, Suite 470 Houston, Texas 77056
(832) 280-5288
Boerne Office: 604 South Main Boerne, Texas 78006
Office (830) 368-2898
About Sam McGee
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER &amp; CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
Sam McGee is the founder and owner of Crestmont Private Wealth. As CEO, he believes that to lead well you must have a servant heart. His day-to-day role with Crestmont is to lead and learn from a group of talented professionals who have high character qualities and initiative. His vision is to steer a mission led company that changes lives through financial stewardship, engagement with clients, and fiduciary style education.
Sam has 26 years in the financial industry and is a Chartered Financial Analyst. The CFA Program is a rigorous three-part exam that tests the fundamentals of investment tools, valuing assets, portfolio management, wealth planning, with an emphasis on ethics and quantitative analysis.
Sam is passionate about volunteering his time to the community. He founded the Texas Hill Country Mustang Club (501c7), is a board member for Hill Country Family Services, was appointed by the Texas Governor to the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists, is a volunteer firefighter with the Boerne Fire Department, a trained SkyWarn Weather Spotter, and a Boerne Little League head coach, and involved with many charitable causes.
When asked what is most important to him, he said “Faith, Family, Community, &amp; Friendships”

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