STAR In Focus – Podcast Archive
Welcome to the STAR In Focus podcast, where we are building a bridge to the future of court reporting! Listen and learn from industry leaders about valuable and relevant industry topics, including where the industry is headed and why inclusion of all methods of reporting is key to building a strong and sustainable industry.
GUESTS – President, Andrea Wecker, and Executive Director, George Catuogno
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PRESIDENT: ANDREA WECKER, CSR, RDR, CRR, CRC, Boise, Idaho
Andrea discovered her passion for court reporting at the age of 16 and now has more than 18 years of experience as a freelance court reporter and captioner locally, nationally, and internationally. In 2015, Andrea became the owner of Associated Reporting & Video, a full-service litigation support firm headquartered in Boise, Idaho. She is also the owner of IdaCaption, a CART and captioning company that serves the deaf and hard-of-hearing community in Idaho and beyond.
Along with being a full-time freelance reporter and agency owner, Andrea is also a member of the elite team of reporters working in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, reporting the 9/11 and USS Cole terrorist trials. She knew from the moment she set foot on base that this incredibly challenging work is what she was built to do and is truly honored to have been chosen to play such an integral part in documenting history.
Andrea served as president of the Idaho Court Reporters Association from 2017 to 2019 and has been an active member of the National Court Reporters Association for over 20 years. She spends countless hours mentoring students and new reporters, as well as educating the legal community on the important role that court reporters play in our judicial system.
In her “spare” time, Andrea is an avid kickboxer (call it stress relief) and also enjoys competing in speed and real-time contests whenever she has the opportunity.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: GEORGE CATUOGNO, Jupiter, Florida
George is Executive Director at STAR and Chief Operations Officer at The Varallo Group LLC, a management services organization for court reporting firms nationwide. He began his career in the court reporting and clinical documentation services industries in 1986 and is the former President of Catuogno Court Reporting & StenTel Transcription. George has volunteered his time serving as a member of the Board of Directors of the Medical Transcription Industry Association, and he currently serves as a member of the Advisory Council for Project Steno.
George enjoys outdoor living in Jupiter, FL, with his wife, Melissa, and three kids, and most notably plays pickleball at a competitive level.
STAR In Focus- Episode 23
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STAR in Focus host Deanna Oaks discusses STARCON24 with President, Andrea Wecker, and Executive Director, George Catuogno.