Tom Gilles- Retired Pro Snowboarder/Motivational Speaker

Tom Gilles- Retired Pro Snowboarder/Motivational Speaker

Tom Gilles is a professional snowboarder. He was a world record holder and has appeared in extreme sports movies and TV commercials. As a high school student, Tom dreamed of being a professional snowboarder. He moved to Lake Tahoe, and the first day on the slopes, his dream took off. He met a professional cinematographer and ended up in the biggest snowboarding movie of the year. Tom now travels the country, helping people navigate the ups and downs of making their dreams a reality. “Mountains are a lot like dreams. Some will just sit back and stare, but for those who are willing to charge up, I guarantee you the view is worth it.” “Never let where you come from, determine where you’re going”. Here We Have Idaho is a local radio show heard on KSPD 790 AM and 94.5 FM [https://www.790kspd.com/]at 4pm on Wednesdays and Fridays.  Here We Have Idaho is a  show focusing on celebrating Idaho and all that makes Idaho great.  Hear We Have Idaho will focus on the issues and events that impact Idaho’s citizens and families.  Each week we will visit those that are writing Idaho’s story and keeping the spirit of our state song alive with hosts Victor Miller and  Tom Luna. https://www.790kspd.com/here-we-have-idaho/ [https://www.790kspd.com/here-we-have-idaho/]

Council Member Luci Willits District 1

Luci Willits, a lifelong Idahoan and proud product of its public schools, brings a unique blend of experience and dedication to her role as Boise City Council member for District 1. Raised in eastern Idaho by a farmer and small business owner, Luci understands the value of hard work and the importance of community. After moving to the Treasure Valley, Luci built a successful career in the private and public sectors. Her diverse background and 20 years as a West Boise resident, give her a deep understanding of the issues facing the city and its residents. Luci's forward-thinking approach and problem-solving skills have been instrumental in her role on the City Council. She is committed to maintaining Boise's clean streets, safe neighborhoods, and family-friendly atmosphere in our growing city. First elected in 2021 and re-elected in 2023, Luci's priorities include public safety, library access, and maintaining and expanding Boise’s beautiful parks. She actively engages with the Centennial and West Valley neighborhood associations in her district to ensure their voices are heard and their concerns are addressed. Here We Have Idaho is a local radio show heard on KSPD 790 AM and 94.5 FM [https://www.790kspd.com/]at 4pm on Wednesdays and Fridays.  Here We Have Idaho is a  show focusing on celebrating Idaho and all that makes Idaho great.  Hear We Have Idaho will focus on the issues and events that impact Idaho’s citizens and families.  Each week we will visit those that are writing Idaho’s story and keeping the spirit of our state song alive with hosts Victor Miller and  Tom Luna. https://www.790kspd.com/here-we-have-idaho/ [https://www.790kspd.com/here-we-have-idaho/]

Sheriff Matt Clifford-Ada County’s 39th sheriff

Matt Clifford, who has been with the Ada County Sheriff’s Office since 2000, is now Ada County’s 39th sheriff. Clifford was appointed by the Ada County Board of Commissioners about a month after the former sheriff retired suddenly on May 31, 2021. The Ada County Sheriff  is responsible for the largest law enforcement agency in the State of Idaho with almost 900 employees and an over $100 million budget. The sheriff’s duties include policing unincorporated Ada County and the cities of Eagle, Kuna and Star. The sheriff is also responsible for managing the 1,116-bed Ada County Jail — and community supervision of about 2,000 offenders. The sheriff is also responsible for Ada County Misdemeanor Probation, runs the county-wide 911 Emergency Dispatch Center and fulfills a variety of other statutory and cooperative duties. Sheriff Clifford has worked as detention and patrol deputy, K9 handler, patrol sergeant, transports sergeant, and as a lieutenant who served as Chief of Eagle Police during his tenure with the ACSO before he assumed the role of sheriff. Matt is humbled by the outpouring of support from family, friends, employees of the ACSO, and community members who supported his bid to be sheriff. “I work every day to make Ada County a safer place to live, work, and play —and the support from the community is what makes it possible for the ACSO to overcome challenges and provide the best service to our citizens.  I am proud to be your sheriff.” Here We Have Idaho is a local radio show heard on KSPD 790 AM and 94.5 FM [https://www.790kspd.com/]at 4pm on Wednesdays and Fridays.  Here We Have Idaho is a  show focusing on celebrating Idaho and all that makes Idaho great.  Hear We Have Idaho will focus on the issues and events that impact Idaho’s citizens and families.  Each week we will visit those that are writing Idaho’s story and keeping the spirit of our state song alive with hosts Victor Miller and  Tom Luna. https://www.790kspd.com/here-we-have-idaho/ [https://www.790kspd.com/here-we-have-idaho/]

Sebastian Griffin- Nampa City Councilman for District 6

Sebastian Griffin is a 5th generation Idahoan and a Nampa native. He and his wife Macy met while attending Nampa High School and have strong roots in the community. Sebastian is a graduate from College of Western Idaho, Boise State University, and is currently attending University of Idaho, College of Law in Boise. He is pursuing a joint Juris Doctor and Masters in Accounting and Taxation. Sebastian is a small business owner, and comes from a family of entrepreneurs. He has owned his Marketing and Consulting firm, Griffin Marketing (formerly Griffin and Griffin Consulting), for five years. Sebastian is one of Idaho’s youngest authors of a major education bill, which passed and was signed into law in 2019, Senate Bill 1060. He has previously served as a board member for Nampa Lions Club and Ada County Lincoln Day Association.  In his free time you’ll find Sebastian and his family enjoying the beauties of Idaho’s great outdoors. They are avid river rafters, campers, and hunters. If you’re lucky, you might also catch a quick glimpse of Sebastian on the back of a bull in a local rodeo. Here We Have Idaho is a local radio show heard on KSPD 790 AM and 94.5 FM [https://www.790kspd.com/]at 4pm on Wednesdays and Fridays.  Here We Have Idaho is a  show focusing on celebrating Idaho and all that makes Idaho great.  Hear We Have Idaho will focus on the issues and events that impact Idaho’s citizens and families.  Each week we will visit those that are writing Idaho’s story and keeping the spirit of our state song alive with hosts Victor Miller and  Tom Luna. https://www.790kspd.com/here-we-have-idaho/ [https://www.790kspd.com/here-we-have-idaho/]

Meridian Mayor Robert Simison

Born and raised in Pocatello, Idaho, Mayor Robert Simison graduated from Whitman College with a degree in history and has spent his life focused on advancing policy priorities at the local and national level. Mayor Simison’s service to Meridian began in 2007 after he worked at the Nation’s Capital, and he has been a champion for common sense policy solutions to address community challenges. Elected as the 26th Mayor of Meridian in 2019, Mayor Simison focuses on meeting the needs of residents by delivering premier services to the public and improving the transportation network, while ensuring that Meridian remains a safe community built around families. Mayor Simson’s efforts have led to advancing road projects such as the Linder Road overpass, and the building of two new fire stations and a police precinct. Additionally, under his leadership, the Meridian Police Department has implemented a Crisis Intervention Team, added School Resource Officers dedicated to elementary schools, and expanded its focus on drug prevention efforts. Mayor Simison is also focused on enhancing services for families to live, work and play. This includes the expansion of Discovery Park, and investments at the Lakeview Golf Club and the Meridian Pool. Mayor Simison is active professionally at the local, state and national level. Along with several board roles as Mayor locally, Mayor Simison has been actively engaged with the Meridian Chamber of Commerce for over 15 years and is a former board member of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Idaho. He currently serves as the President of the Association of Idaho Cities and is a member of the Idaho Advisory Committee for the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition. Nationally, Mayor Simison currently serves under Presidential appointment on the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, a position he also held from 2020-2023. Mayor Simison is a husband to Jenny, and father to Ethan, Natalie, and Ryan. The Simson’s live in south Meridian and enjoy skiing together throughout Idaho each winter. Here We Have Idaho is a local radio show heard on KSPD 790 AM and 94.5 FM [https://www.790kspd.com/]at 4pm on Wednesdays and Fridays.  Here We Have Idaho is a  show focusing on celebrating Idaho and all that makes Idaho great.  Hear We Have Idaho will focus on the issues and events that impact Idaho’s citizens and families.  Each week we will visit those that are writing Idaho’s story and keeping the spirit of our state song alive with hosts Victor Miller and  Tom Luna. https://www.790kspd.com/here-we-have-idaho/ [https://www.790kspd.com/here-we-have-idaho/]