Beyond the Dais - The Stories of El Paso County

An Interview with Veterans Services

This interview with El Paso County's Executive Director of Community Resources, Vernon Stewart, and Veterans Services Division Manager, Charles Graves, was recorded on March 3, 2026. In this episode, we talk about the services the team offers, what the claims process looks like, and preview the upcoming Veterans Expo (coming June 2026). For more information about the Veterans Expo, please visit https://www.elpasoco.com/veterans-expo/ [https://www.elpasoco.com/veterans-expo/] Beyond the Dais aims to bring you stories about people making a difference in El Paso County, Colorado. If you have a story you want to share or know someone you feel should be highlighted, please email EPCPIO@elpasoco.com [EPCPIO@elpasoco.com]. If you are interested in hearing more of these stories, feel free to browse previous episodes or stay tuned for future editions of this podcast.

An Interview with Josh Palmer

This interview with El Paso County Engineer Josh Palmer was recorded on February 10, 2026. In this episode, we discuss Josh's background, the role of a County Engineer, and some of the bigger projects his team is working on, including the County's Paving and Preservation Program. Beyond the Dais aims to bring you stories about people making a difference in El Paso County, Colorado. If you have a story you want to share or know someone you feel should be highlighted, please email EPCPIO@elpasoco.com [EPCPIO@elpasoco.com]. If you are interested in hearing more of these stories, feel free to browse previous episodes or stay tuned for future editions of this podcast.

An Interview with Luke Houser and Jason McCullough

This interview with Luke Houser, a Community Development Analyst in El Paso County's Economic Development Department, and Jason McCullough from Brothers Redevelopment was recorded on January 13, 2026. In this episode, we talk about the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and the value this grant program brings to the community. If you are interested in receiving more information about the CDBG program, please email CDBG@elpasoco.com [CDBG@elpasoco.com]. Beyond the Dais aims to bring you stories about people making a difference in El Paso County, Colorado. If you have a story you want to share or know someone you feel should be highlighted, please email EPCPIO@elpasoco.com [EPCPIO@elpasoco.com]. If you are interested in hearing more of these stories, feel free to browse previous episodes or stay tuned for future editions of this podcast.

An Interview with Clerk & Recorder Steve Schleiker

This interview with Steve Schleiker, El Paso County's Clerk & Recorder, was recorded on December 9, 2025. In this episode, we talk about the recent election, what Steve's office is doing to combat property fraud, and the value of transparency. Beyond the Dais aims to bring you stories about people making a difference in El Paso County, Colorado. If you have a story you want to share or know someone you feel should be highlighted, please email EPCPIO@elpasoco.com [EPCPIO@elpasoco.com]. If you are interested in hearing more of these stories, feel free to browse previous episodes or stay tuned for future editions of this podcast.

An Interview with Vernon Stewart

This interview with Vernon Stewart, El Paso County's Executive Director of Community Resources, was recorded on November 25, 2025. In this episode, we talk about the creation of the (relatively) new Department of Community Resources and the value each division within that department brings to County residents. Beyond the Dais aims to bring you stories about people making a difference in El Paso County, Colorado. If you have a story you want to share or know someone you feel should be highlighted, please email EPCPIO@elpasoco.com [EPCPIO@elpasoco.com]. If you are interested in hearing more of these stories, feel free to browse previous episodes or stay tuned for future editions of this podcast.