American Legacy

About American Legacy

American Legacy is a podcast championing the ideals of hard work, integrity, and personal character through the tales of Americans who have lived them. Here, you will hear from the heroes of our armed services, police forces, as well as entrepreneurial people who show up every day to their manufacturing or privately owned companies, the sort of jobs that keep America going yet often get overlooked. It is our intent to capture these stories for later generations to remember the sacrifices that the hard working Americans that came before them made every day, so that this can remain the greatest country on Earth.

Publisher

Perfect Fit USA

Category

business · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Dec 2025

Latest episode

19 May 2026

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 May 2026

   ERIC JAMES & STEVE WHITNEY OF JAMES & WHITNEY CO.

   Eric James and Steve Whitney are entrepreneurs, as well as the founding partners of James & Whitney Co., a building and restoration firm based in Brunswick, Maine. Listen along while they speak about the start of James & Whitney Co. Building the business as well as what's ahead. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- James & Whitney Co. Online: https://jameswhitneyco.com/ (https://jameswhitneyco.com/) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find Phil Henry (Host) Online: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/philipmhenry (https://www.instagram.com/philipmhenry) Canuck Investments Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/canuckinvestments (https://www.instagram.com/canuckinvestments) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/canuckinvestments (https://www.facebook.com/canuckinvestments) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow American Legacy Podcast on Instagram: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3KvBDdX (https://bit.ly/3KvBDdX) Also on (audio only): Spotify - https://bit.ly/44RxGqH (https://bit.ly/44RxGqH) Apple Podcasts - https://bit.ly/44kuyUi (https://bit.ly/44kuyUi) Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/4prGWKJ (https://bit.ly/4prGWKJ) RSS - https://bit.ly/3KzJabG (https://bit.ly/3KzJabG) Follow Perfect Fit USA: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/perfectfitusa/# (https://www.instagram.com/perfectfitusa/#) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/perfectfitshieldwallets/ (https://www.facebook.com/perfectfitshieldwallets/)

2. 

   9 Feb 2026

   JOHN POND - EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, ENVIRONMENTAL DIRECTOR HALEY WARD

   With over 39 years of experience in the environmental and engineering consulting services with an extensive background in the evaluation of water, wastewater, groundwater, surface water, soils and special waste. In his current role, John is responsible for a staff of approximately 40 Environmental Scientists, Geologists, Engineers, and Technicians. What follows is an insightful conversation about what goes into environmental regulations and law from and engineering perspective. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hayley Ward Online: https://haleyward.com/ (https://haleyward.com/) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find Phil Henry (Host) Online: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/philipmhenry (https://www.instagram.com/philipmhenry) Canuck Investments Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/canuckinvestments (https://www.instagram.com/canuckinvestments) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/canuckinvestments (https://www.facebook.com/canuckinvestments) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow American Legacy Podcast on Instagram: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3KvBDdX (https://bit.ly/3KvBDdX) Also on (audio only): Spotify - https://bit.ly/44RxGqH (https://bit.ly/44RxGqH) Apple Podcasts - https://bit.ly/44kuyUi (https://bit.ly/44kuyUi) Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/4prGWKJ (https://bit.ly/4prGWKJ) RSS - https://bit.ly/3KzJabG (https://bit.ly/3KzJabG) Follow Perfect Fit USA: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/perfectfitusa/# (https://www.instagram.com/perfectfitusa/#) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/perfectfitshieldwallets/ (https://www.facebook.com/perfectfitshieldwallets/)

3. 

   26 Jan 2026

   JENNIFER KENNEDY - FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT OF KENNEDY SOLUTIONS GROUP

   As Founder and President of Kennedy Solutions Group, Jennifer guides organizations in procurement policy, acquisition strategy, compliance, and market positioning, while structuring high-impact partnerships that strengthen the defense industrial base. She serves in national leadership roles across several industry associations, advising on policy development, small business competitiveness, and mission-driven collaboration. Follow along as she explains how she got her start, how her family has inspired her career choices, and why she does what she does. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kennedy Solutions Group can be found at: Website - https://kennedysolutionsgrp.com/ (https://kennedysolutionsgrp.com/) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find Phil Henry (Host) Online: Instagram - / philipmhenry (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHFIRzJJc3pwU2xGMWl3LV9sRmw1aXRkeFlId3xBQ3Jtc0tuOS1KMWFCdmVIRGFSSWZjUXMybmRfWlgtVG5IQ1RIZ0tWei03cTNpNWIwRjJNbmxmT3dhTV9RNUZndDB3ZUNfb3F2cktCRjlQdEhEQXMyd1hDU0pRV2N5cTJGUm1QQkV3dUstRm1RNGcycmVwNmZpUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fphilipmhenry&v=UgS5M4VRgNg) Canuck Investments Instagram - / canuckinvestments (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbE5fZUZHbVhoNEtuVi1pZEpDc1ktQ3ZJZzN3d3xBQ3Jtc0tuRHBRTFkwdXVMN3hFOEx2VHpSV0VjVUhnalFYRnNqZDVsZHdDMUVoREd2QTFQOGVMemFoY0ZJc3AyYjJncWw3bTNWZk1GNXZuZUlXX1hTcXYwMXRhOHdFc05sVzBVQTZXY3FMUWVnNkZlSG14OWI4MA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fcanuckinvestments&v=UgS5M4VRgNg) Facebook - / canuckinvestments (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnBUc1ZEOG9CNnBxem9oV3p2UERrTHhNWHhGd3xBQ3Jtc0tsdXlZR2FuUXVmQklJNko0NXJmbEFJUWJ6NFYzV0ZpT0dVcmZQVDIxUW5mbk9rcjRNcVhqMnF6aDlaUW1DV3c0OGhWMmVGN2Q3UEdkUUdPSGtFbUt0YVd3cnU4SDRULVVjOWUya1h5ei13LUhXbmRGdw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fcanuckinvestments&v=UgS5M4VRgNg) Follow American Legacy Podcast on: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3KvBDdX (https://bit.ly/3KvBDdX) Follow Perfect Fit USA: Instagram - / perfectfitusa (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnNJOXkxTlRqa2lneWlHcERMbkNsZ0Q0OU9Md3xBQ3Jtc0ttdzVzaGFNQTRmdHlaRnViZTE3dXY4Mk0wOTd1Q0huRUZydnl1RUNiS2JwVGk3NHRhWWhnVkNNSjhEQXFsenk3UElyZUZfVVNLV0c1TmhnRm1YQVVkN3BKbmVCSy1DbUV3Q3RvTnc4TFpra19IOWFSQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fperfectfitusa%2F&v=UgS5M4VRgNg) Facebook - / perfectfitshieldwallets (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTh2LTJTM3JZemRKbW9vMzlwblQwWnV3ZnBBZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuWWNHMF9nQzVtbFI4bWtyT3lPRDhlMTc2ZG40aThxcWh0ME9oSllHcFpHcjFNU01uNGdfVWFnUVN0bldVSFA3c3ZRSWc1YjNCZlhvMzJDdnJUZkY4OG5ZM0FyZ043eFBpYzdqS2ZEWDJDc1dibDdjbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fperfectfitshieldwallets%2F&v=UgS5M4VRgNg)

4. 

   26 Jan 2026

   LINDELL "YANK" RUTHERFORD - - US NAVY REAR ADMIRAL, TOP GUN FIGHTER PILOT (RET)

   Over his 30 year career in the Navy, Admiral Lindell Rutherford's accomplishments have run the gamut of leadership - from leading Top Gun's transition to the F14 Tomcat fighter jet, to winning Fighter Wing One Fighter Pilot of the Year in 1983, to a collection of XO and CO appointments aboard several aircraft carriers. Hear how he got his start, rose through the ranks, and ultimately found himself in charge of thousands of sailors on nuclear powered ships around the world. Find Phil Henry (Host) Online: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/philipmhenry (https://www.instagram.com/philipmhenry) Canuck Investments Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/canuckinvestments (https://www.instagram.com/canuckinvestments) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/canuckinvestments (https://www.facebook.com/canuckinvestments) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow American Legacy Podcast on Instagram: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3KvBDdX (https://bit.ly/3KvBDdX) Also on (audio only): Spotify - https://bit.ly/44RxGqH (https://bit.ly/44RxGqH) Apple Podcasts - https://bit.ly/44kuyUi (https://bit.ly/44kuyUi) Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/4prGWKJ (https://bit.ly/4prGWKJ) RSS - https://bit.ly/3KzJabG (https://bit.ly/3KzJabG) Follow Perfect Fit USA: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/perfectfitusa/# (https://www.instagram.com/perfectfitusa/#) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/perfectfitshieldwallets/ (https://www.facebook.com/perfectfitshieldwallets/)

5. 

   29 Dec 2025

   TRAVIS MILLS - RETIRED US ARMY STAFF SERGEANT, MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER, ACTOR, AUTHOR, ADVOCATE

   On April 10th, 2012, on his third tour of duty in Afghanistan, Travis Mills lost portions of both arms and legs to an improvised explosive device. Many, if not most, would have given up. But giving up isn't really his style. Not only has he continually overcome the day to day struggles of his new physical reality, he has turned his experience into a support system for post 9/11 veterans who have been injured in service to our nation, founding the Travis Mills Foundation with his wife Kelsey. He also regularly visits wounded veterans in recovery, sharing his story and offering them hope when they need it most. His motto of, "Never Give up. Never quit." isn't just a slogan, it's something he lives every day, demonstrating a relentless desire to live life, help others, be a father and husband to his family, and continue to be an inspiration to everyone he crosses paths with. Find Travis Mills (Guest) Online: Website - https://www.travismills.org/ (https://www.travismills.org/) Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ssgtravismills (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbER6QnpJUmpxNmFSQ3duY2NZWV9JVXRVb1NVd3xBQ3Jtc0tscm1WdHRPaDJJTjFDRTUybVJ1TTBVVDY0WGh4c29KcXpVeW84RGU2SklkOGdzNV9FZU5lbG9NLWE3WWd1MVFwUUltZ3RhS3M5dFltSjFfdWhsb05EUWViTmRNNENob1pqUnRhQkVzSGQxLWpwT3NSVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fssgtravismills%2F&v=iUOSRm2EKck) X (Twitter) - https://x.com/ssgtravismills (https://x.com/ssgtravismills) Find out more about the Travis Mills Foundation: Website - https://www.travismillsfoundation.org/ (https://www.travismillsfoundation.org/) Find Phil Henry (Host) Online: Instagram - / philipmhenry (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1ZhQlA1NURkaHlDZXNWcGF1VDIwaG4wVjJqd3xBQ3Jtc0ttbFIxbElBZ1p6OHlpUEJqU0FTTVpOYV9BSUw1d1R1Y0dOTzNLdXZmdVFvaUxSRTNPYWR0WHpDbWxBaHc3TU4wdHJNMzVjVUtiWmJIVldqN2hFeDJwT0VRY1ZjMDhrTmVZNl91d1VOemkxOHE4OTZ1UQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fphilipmhenry&v=iUOSRm2EKck) Canuck Investments Instagram - / canuckinvestments (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazhUT3FpdUZfUWdBUUlBSXZiSzdLTjZIRTVWUXxBQ3Jtc0trZzMtUE5BTmdnLUJNUmhzNGpaTU83cmxzVFpkb01icGZNU0VicERuejNOVzh4RzNVemJDNVZ2WTViTW0yb29lZjR4VUQ2YnJDcW0ybjdkQUFRZ29QZUtCaHRlQWtKbENjeHJDcDJqVlh6MXE3ZnAtTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fcanuckinvestments&v=iUOSRm2EKck) Facebook - / canuckinvestments (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWMxMTJqbXRMUFZzN3hnVzBlNzc0dlZ3N3RKUXxBQ3Jtc0tsZUlITWJUZjBIUzJHS3BYd00xVnlMekp2cnZYT01JVlNZLWVxOVBvLVVXaTd3MEtIakJwN2pJbWh5SVhXdUVLNUY4bng4WXU3S0J1eDJsZ281LUQ0VFpJU1lOSXVEdTl0N3ZKVDhSYUJ5R0ZLOHhzYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fcanuckinvestments&v=iUOSRm2EKck)

6. 

   15 Dec 2025

   DEREK WOOD - VP OF GARDAWORLD FEDERAL SERVICES (DoS, IRAQ).

   Derek started off a Navy brat (his words), but it took a chance encounter during a volcanic eruption while living in the Philippines (and subsequent evacuation) to plant the seed that would become the motivation for his military (and later private sector) career.

7. 

   11 Dec 2025

   MATT MACKENZIE - TRAINER TO COOPER FLAGG, OWNER OF RESULTS BASKETBALL, EMSA

   When Matt Mackenzie told his family and friends that he was quitting his teaching job to pursue his passion for basketball player development, they tried to tell him that it wouldn't work, that there wasn't enough calling for it in rural Maine, and that he should just stick with the security afforded to him in the classroom. Now, almost 15 years later, he's turned his passion into a thriving business, training not only the next generation of local talent, but this years #1 NBA draft pick - Cooper Flagg. Find Matt Mackenzie (Guest) Online: Results Basketball Website - https://www.resultsbasketball.net/bangor (https://www.resultsbasketball.net/bangor) Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/resultsbasketball/ (https://www.instagram.com/resultsbasketball/) X (Twitter) - https://x.com/resultsbb (https://x.com/resultsbb) Find Phil Henry (Host) Online: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/philipmhenry (https://www.instagram.com/philipmhenry) Canuck Investments Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/canuckinvestments (https://www.instagram.com/canuckinvestments) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/canuckinvestments (https://www.facebook.com/canuckinvestments) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow American Legacy Podcast on Instagram: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3KvBDdX (https://bit.ly/3KvBDdX) Follow Perfect Fit USA: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/perfectfitusa/# (https://www.instagram.com/perfectfitusa/#) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/perfectfitshieldwallets/ (https://www.facebook.com/perfectfitshieldwallets/)

8. 

   3 Dec 2025

   JACK QUIRK OF QUIRK AUTO GROUP

   Jack Quirk, President of Quirk Auto Group, got his start in the car business in the late 60's delivering cars and running errands while still in High School. in the early 70's, he had bought into the family Subaru dealership with one of his brothers. Now, the "Quirk Boys", all five of them, run the largest automotive groups in New England. The "here to there" of it is quite a story. Follow along as Jack explains how he got his start, how they manage everything as a family, and how the company negotiated difficulties like the Oil Embargo crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic to get to where they are today.

9. 

   2 Dec 2025

   BURNIE GAFF OF GAFTEK

   This week, we sit down with Burnie Gaff, the man behind Gaftek, a petroleum service company headquartered in Epson, NH. Over the years, Gaftek has diversified into construction, compliance, general contracting, lighting, electrical, and facility maintenance, employing 80 people operating out of four facilities covering six states. Follow along as Burnie talks about how he reached where he is, touching on several other topics.

10. 

    1 Dec 2025

    ENTREPRENEUR JOHN RAYMOND

    In this episode of American Legacy, we sit down to speak with John Raymond, an entrepreneur and business owner. Follow along as we get John's story - from his early days that motivated him to want to build businesses, to his health scare and how it changed his habits, to how he structures his businesses today.

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