This episode of Vermont Viewpoint aired on 06/05/2025.

Host David Zuckerman welcomes Jonathan Pride, a Norwich University graduate, combat veteran, and founder of the Caterpillar Leadership Institute (CLI). Pride shares his journey from military service to leadership development, and discusses how CLI empowers young professionals—particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds—through holistic programs focused on equity, practical skills, and personal growth.

In the second hour, Zuckerman is joined by Tim Arsenault—also known on-air as Tim Johnson—a Vermont Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee and recently retired Vernon Town Clerk. Together, they explore life in retirement, the value of civic engagement, and Tim’s decades of service to his community.