Auds And Ends: Recent Episodes
Karl Keith, Montgomery County Auditor
Welcome to Auds and Ends, hosted by Montgomery County Auditor Karl Keith! Each episode, Auditor Keith will interview a different member of our community about their work, their organization and the services they provide to Montgomery County (Ohio).
On this episode of Auds and Ends, Auditor Keith talks with Maha Kashani, Senior Sales Manager at IGS Energy and dedicated community leader. They discuss Maha’s career in business and public service, her leadership on several community boards, and her continued commitment to making a positive impact across the Dayton region.
On this episode of Auds and Ends, Auditor Keith talks with Maha Kashani, Senior Sales Manager at IGS Energy and dedicated community leader. They discuss Maha’s career in business and public service, her leadership on several community boards, and her continued commitment to making a positive impact across the Dayton region.
On this special recap episode of Auds and Ends, we share segments of some of our favorite conversations from the show's first three years!
1:12 - The Fight to End Hunger Around the World ft. Tony Hall – Episode 15 – October 2023
3:16 - Engaging with the Community ft. Stephanie Patino & Marco Vera – Episode 26 – September 2024
5:36 It's Time for Dog Licensing ft. Amy Bohardt & Brian Baker – Episode 29 – December 2024
7:29 Auditors Call for Property Tax Relief ft. Matt Nolan – Episode 32 – April 2025
9:06 Keeping the Fair, Fair! ft. John Friedline & Stuart Yancik – Episode 35 – July 2025
10:50 The Voice of the Dayton Dragons ft. Tom Nichols – Episode 33 – May 2025
12:54 Strong Communities: United Way ft. Tom Kelley – Episode 6 – January 2024
16:05 History of Redlining in Montgomery County ft. John Zimmerman – Episode 1 – August 2022
18:17 From the Auditor's Office to the Mayor's Office ft. Nan Whaley – Episode 22 – May 2024
21:08 Dayton on the Rise ft. Jeff Mims – Episode 7 – February 2024
On this episode of Auds and Ends, Auditor Keith speaks with Bill Benner, Director of Organizing, Political and Legislative Affairs for UFCW 75. They discuss Bill's family legacy of organized labor and the UFCW's work here in Montgomery County and throughout Ohio.
On this episode of Auds and Ends, Auditor Keith talks with Lori Kennedy, Montgomery County Recorder. They discuss how Lori's background in the mortgage lending industry prepared her to serve as Recorder and the work their two offices are doing to help prevent deed fraud.
Visit www.mcrecorder.org to sign-up for the Fraud Alert Notification System!
On this episode of Auds and Ends, Auditor Keith talks to John Friedline & Stuart Yancik, from the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. They discuss the Montgomery County Fairgrounds and the upcoming County Fair, which will be held from July 6th through July 12th.
On this episode of Auds and Ends, Auditor Keith talks to Representative Desiree Tims, the Ohio State Representative for House District 38. They discuss her work at the Statehouse, her career journey, and her unwavering commitment to advocating for Ohio residents.
On this episode of Auds and Ends, Auditor Keith talks to Tom Nichols, Director of Media Relations and Broadcasting. They discuss Tom's career, the history of the Dayton Dragons Professional Baseball Team, and the 25th opening season of the Dayton Dragons.
On this episode of Auds and Ends, Auditor Keith talks to Matt Nolan, Warren County Auditor. They discuss Matt's career, proposals for property tax relief, and the work of the County Auditor’s Association of Ohio.
On this episode of Auds and Ends, Auditor Keith talks to Alonzo Edmonds, Assistant County Auditor at Montgomery County. They discuss Alonzo's career, the Board of Revision process, and how to file an appeal with the BOR.
On this episode of Auds and Ends, Auditor Keith talks to Sheriff Rob Streck, Montgomery County Sheriff. They discuss the importance of dog licensing, useful information for community residents, and the programs of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.
On this episode of Auds and Ends, Auditor Keith talks to Amy Bohardt and Brian Baker, from Montgomery County's Animal Resource Center. They discuss the importance of dog licensing, useful information for pet owners in the county, and the services of the Animal Resource Center.
On this episode of Auds and Ends, Auditor Keith talks to Melodie Bennett, Executive Director at House of Bread. They discuss Melodie's career, her future transition to a new career, and the services of House of Bread.
On this episode of Auds and Ends, Auditor Keith talks to Andy Shahan, Montgomery County Engineer. They discuss Andy's career, the retirement of former County Engineer Paul Gruner, and the work of the Montgomery County Engineer's Office.
On this episode of Auds and Ends, Auditor Keith talks to Paul Bradley, Executive Director at Montgomery County Land Bank. They discuss Paul's career, the challenges residents faced in Montgomery County neighborhoods, and the work of the Land Bank.
On this episode of Auds and Ends, Auditor Keith talks to Nikol Miller, Executive Director at Miami Valley Urban League. They discuss Nikol's career, the challenges residents faced in Miami Valley, and the work of the Miami Valley Urban League.
On this episode of Auds and Ends, Auditor Keith talks to Brian O. Martin, Executive Director at Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission. They discuss Brian's career, the challenges residents faced in Miami Valley, and the work of the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission.
On this episode of Auds and Ends, Auditor Keith talks to Nan Whaley, Former Mayor of Dayton. They discuss Nan's career, the challenges during her tenure as Dayton Mayor, and the work of the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
On this episode of Auds and Ends, Auditor Keith talks to Stacey Benson-Taylor, Montgomery County Recorded. They discuss Stacey's career, her passion for serving the county residents and the work of the Montgomery County Recorder's Office.
On this episode of Auds and Ends, Auditor Keith talks to Kim Frisco, Executive Director at Montgomery County Veterans Service Commission. They discuss Kim's career, her passion for serving the Veteran community and the work of the Montgomery County Veterans Service Commission.
On this episode of Auds and Ends, Auditor Keith talks to Will Smith, President of the Dayton Public School Board. They discuss Will's career, his passion for serving the community and the work of the NPower organization.
On this episode of Auds and Ends, Auditor Keith talks to Amy Bohardt, the Director of Montgomery County Animal Resource Center. They discuss Amy's career, her passion for dogs and the work of the Animal Resource Center.
On this episode of Auds and Ends, Auditor Keith talks to Cindy Fitzwater, the President of Senior Resource Connection. They discuss Cindy's career, her passion for helping Senior citizens and the work of the Senior Resource Connection.
On this episode of Auds and Ends, Auditor Keith talks to Stephanie Zonars, the Executive Director of New Hope Project in East Dayton. They discuss Stephanie's career, her passion for sports and the work of the New Hope Project.
On this episode of Auds and Ends, Auditor Keith talks to former Ambassador Tony Hall about what inspired him to take on the fight against hunger and what he's doing to improve food security here in Montgomery County and around the world.
On this episode of Auds and Ends, Auditor Keith talks to Debi Chess, the External Relations and Development Director at the Dayton Metro Library. They discuss Debi's career, upcoming Auditor's Community Forums, and the work of the Dayton Metro Library.
On this episode of Auds and Ends, Auditor Keith talks to Doug Trout, the Real Estate Director at the Montgomery County Auditor's Office. They discuss Doug's career, this year's property value update, and the work of the County Auditor's Office.
On this episode of Auds and Ends, Auditor Keith talks to Lori Page, the Executive Director of the Montgomery County Agricultural Society. They discuss Lori's career, the Montgomery County Fairgrounds and the upcoming County Fair, which will be held from July 9th through July 15th.
On this episode of Auds and Ends, Auditor Keith talks to Representative Willis Blackshear Jr., the Ohio State Representative for House District 38. They talk about Representative Blackshear Jr.'s work at the Statehouse, his time at the Auditor's Office and more!
On this episode of Auds and Ends, Auditor Keith talks to Mike Newsom, Director of the Montgomery County Fatherhood Initiative. They talk about Mike's career path, the importance of fatherhood and some of the upcoming events and programs offered by the initiative.
On this episode of Auds and Ends, Auditor Keith talks to Lisa Wagner, Executive Director of Dayton's Levitt Pavilion. They talk about how Dayton's free concert venue came to be, Lisa's passion for the cause, and why you should experience a concert on the lawn this summer.
On this episode of Auds and Ends, Auditor Keith talks to Montgomery County Commissioner Judy Dodge. They discuss the path of Commissioner Dodge's career, the various positions from which she has served the public, and some of the most impactful aspects of a County Commissioner's work.
On this episode of Auds and Ends, Auditor Keith talks to Dayton Mayor Jeff Mims about his career in education, his path to city hall and his efforts to make Dayton a better place to live, work and play.
On this episode of Auds and Ends, Auditor Keith talks to Tom Kelley, the President and CEO of United Way of the Greater Dayton Area. They discuss Tom's path to the United Way, and the work the organization does to promote strong, healthy communities.
On this episode of Auds and Ends, Auditor Keith talks to Nora Vondrell, the President and CEO of SICSA. They discuss Nora's path to SICSA, and the work the organization does to promote animal welfare and facilitate adoption of local pets.
On this episode of Auds and Ends, Auditor Keith talks to Larry Hartlaub, the Director of Tax and Finance with the Montgomery County Auditor's Office. They discuss Larry's current and former career, and the work done by the Auditor's Office to certify levies and distribute property tax revenue to school districts and other local government agencies.
On this episode of Auds and Ends, Auditor Keith talks to Billie Duncan-Hart, the President of Dayton Realtors. They discuss the local real estate market, and the work done by Dayton Realtors to provide real estate services to the community.
On this episode of Auds and Ends, Auditor Keith talks to Joe Harris, the Chief Inspector of Weights & Measures at the Montgomery County Auditor's Office. They discuss the work done by the Weights & Measures team to ensure equity in the marketplace - and to protect the public from credit card skimmers.
On this first episode of Auds and Ends, Auditor Keith talks to John Zimmerman, Vice President of the Miami Valley Fair Housing Center. They discuss how John got involved in fair housing advocacy and how redlining and other forms of housing discrimination have impacted Montgomery County.
Note: the Equity 21: Redlining Dayton quilt mentioned in this podcast is moving to Sinclair Community College, where it will be on permanent display.