S3E12: Changing Lives For 85 Years

What’s Good, Goodwill? podcast hosts Heather and Michelle sat down with Clark Brekke, Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest President and CEO to discuss our past, present, and future of Goodwill as we celebrate our 85th anniversary on Thursday, December 5th.

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GOODLINKS:

[0:53] It’s our 85th Anniversary
[2:56] Clark Brekke, who is he? Let’s listen
[5:26] How did Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest determine what services/programs we would offer?
[7:48] How do donations, retail, and mission work together at Goodwill?

[8:56] Why do we charge money for items that we receive for free?
[12:38] How do we measure success here at Goodwill?
[17:02] Clark, What is your vision of the future for Goodwill?
[19:45] Clark, What excites you the most about the future of Goodwill?
[22:24] Why should I buy from Goodwill when I can get an item new from a big box store?
[25:26] Clark, what keeps you going at Goodwill?
[29:07] What are some of the biggest challenges Goodwill faces in 2025?

[33:49] Last dad joke of 2025

Episode Guest: Clark Brekke

President and CEO Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest

Clark Brekke began his career at Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest in 1990. He has been serving Goodwill continuously since 1994. Clark graduated from the University of Montana with a bachelors degree in Business Administration. In 2004, he received his Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University.

Clark is a Certified Executive through Goodwill Industries International and also is a graduate of its Executive Development Program, where he serves as a mentor to aspiring Goodwill executives.

Heather

Episode Host

This episode is brought to you by Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest team members Teresa, Heather, and Michelle.

We challenged them to find their favorite item in the store to share with you. Show our hosts your favorite Goodwill finds by tagging us using @goodwill_inw and #goodwill_inw on Instagram.

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