Will Ruzic
About this Episode
Will Ruzic is the General Manager at Provalis, an IT company based in rural, small towns to develop computer & technology skills to create opportunity right here in the US. Allen and Will talk about their passion for developing small towns and how it's important to push yourself outside of comfort zones in order to grow.
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