Phil Nadeau - DAV MA Transportation Coordinator
The Great American Heroes Podcast
Release Date: 07/31/2024
Dan Stack, CEO DAV of Massachusetts
The Great American Heroes Podcast
On this episode of the Great American Heroes Podcast, Isaiah sits down with Dan Stack, CEO of the DAV Department of Massachusetts, during the 10th Anniversary DAV 5K Boston. Together, they discuss Dan’s longstanding involvement with the DAV and explore the many programs and services available to the men and women who have served throughout Massachusetts. It was an incredible day celebrating and supporting our Veterans!
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Mark Voner, Title Sponsor DAV 5K Boston
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This episode of The Great American Heroes Podcast, along with the next eight in the series, was recorded live at the 10th Anniversary DAV 5K Boston, held at Castle Island at Fort Independence in South Boston on Saturday, November 8th, 2025. In this conversation, our host, Isaiah sits down with Mark Voner: a longtime friend of the DAV Department of Massachusetts and the driving force behind Veterans Development Corporation, the title sponsor of the DAV 5K Boston. Isaiah and Mark discuss how their partnership began, the shared mission that continues to strengthen it, and the importance...
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Jim Blake, Regional Manager for Eastern Propane
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On this episode of The Great American Heroes Podcast, recorded on site at the 10th Anniversary of the DAV 5K Boston, Isaiah speaks with Jim Blake, Regional Manager for Eastern Propane. Jim and his team are in their second year of supporting the DAV Department of Massachusetts, and their commitment has already made a remarkable impact. Isaiah and Jim discuss how Eastern Propane partners with DAV MA and why it’s so important for more individuals and organizations to step up in support of those who have served.
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Garrett Barton
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On this episode of the Great American Heroes Podcast, Isaiah sits down with Garrett Barton — a proud U.S. Navy veteran, dedicated member of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), and Field Business Consultant for Circle K Convenience Stores. For years, Circle K has been a major partner of the DAV Department of Massachusetts, and today Garrett shares an exciting major announcement about their ongoing collaboration — one you definitely don’t want to miss! Garrett also opens up about his time in the military, the vital role the DAV has played in...
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US Navy Veteran Dennis Devine
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On this episode of The Great American Heroes Podcast, powered by our friends at Circle K convivence stores, Isaiah talks with U.S. Navy Veteran Dennis Devine who served from 1967 through 1971. He comes from a long line of military family members and has been a proud member of the DAV Department of Massachusetts for over 50 years. The work Dennis does for the DAV MA is critical for Veterans to make sure they get the benefits they earned and deserve. Enjoy this episode.
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Matt Houston, Former Army Sergeant
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On this episode of The Great American Heroes Podcast, powered by Circle K, The Official Convenience Store of the DAV Department of Massachusetts, Isaiah talks with former Army Sergeant Matt Houston. The two get into Matt's time in Iraq and how the DAV Department of Massachusetts played a major role in securing his Military benefits. Enjoy this episode.
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Mark Baldwin, VP of Emergency Preparedness of Eversource
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On this episode of the Great American Heroes Podcast Isaiah talked with Mark Baldwin, the VP of Emergency Preparedness of Eversource. Mark and his team at Eversource have been supporting the DAV MA for 5 years and have raised over $100,000 for our Veterans right here in Massachusetts. Enjoy this episode.
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Michael Dyer - Sprinkler Fitters Local 5-50
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On this episode of The Great American Heroes Podcast Isaiah talks with Michael Dyer from Sprinkler Fitters Local 5-50. 2025 will be the fifth year Sprinkler Fitters Local 5-50 has been partnered with the DAV 5K. Michael and his team have done so much for the DAV MA from having over 50 runners in the 5K to being part of the "Veteran Connection Area" at the 5K. On this episode, you will learn more about what they have done and how you and your team can get involved. Enjoy...
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An Interview with Cadet Daphne Spunt
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This episode of the Great American Heroes Podcast was recorded at the 2024 DAV 5K Boston at Fort Independence on Castle Island in South Boston. Isaiah talked with Cadet Daphne Spunt of the Massachusetts Bay Division of the Sea Cadets. The two talked about what the Cadets do with the DAV, the importance of the DAV 5K Boston for our veterans, and what the military means to Cadet Spunt. Enjoy . . .
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Tiffany Chan and Jacob Wycoff Support the DAV 5K
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This episode of the Great American Heroes Podcast was recorded at the 2024 DAV 5K in Boston, MA at Fort Independence on Castle Island, South Boston. Isaiah talked with WBZ 4 Boston Hosts Tiffany Chan and Jacob Wykoff about this truly special event. The support that WBZ TV 4 Boston has given the DAV of Massachusetts, over the years, is unmeasureable. Isaiah, Tiffany, and Jacob has some fun this episode. Enjoy . . .
info_outlineOn this episode of the Great American Heroes Podcast, Isaiah talks to Phil Nadeau, the DAV Transportation Coordinator for the state of Massachusetts. Since the inception of the Massachusetts DAV Transportation Network in 1987, the DAV has traveled over 10,663,000 miles or 425 trips around the planet earth! All to take our men and woman who served this country to and from their VA medical appointments. That's a lot of driving! Did you know this is a FREE service provided by the DAV Department of Massachusetts? Did you know that YOU could volunteer to be a driver to help our Veterans here in Massachusetts? For more information about the transportation program and everything else the DAV does for our Veterans here in the Commonwealth, visit DAVMA.org. Enjoy this episode.