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Indiana’s Race for Talent with Mike Rutz, co-founder and CEO of Make My Move.
July 13, 2022
Mike started Make My Move as the nation's first and only marketplace that matches workers and their families to communities across the county offering relocation incentives. Mike previously worked at Angie's list for 11 years, where he led sales and played a major role in taking the company public and growing it to over 2,000 employees. Mike began his career as a strategist for political and advocacy campaign and held a key role leading fundraising in the campaigns for former Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels. He serves on advisory council boards for the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, the Indian Technology and Innovation Association, Gainsight, and several other not-for-profit boards.
Mike's favorite book:
Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin
Podcast Note: Mike introduced Nate to the YouTube sensation show - "Hot Ones" Where celebrities' are interviewed while eating increasingly hot chicken wings. Fantastic Show, and the Gordon Ramsey episode is hilarious.
Michael B. Cline, P.E., PTOE, Senior Vice President, Administrative Operations
May 18, 2022
This week’s guest is Michael B. Cline the Vice President, Administrative Operations which is a mouth full and had to have him help me with his title during the introduction. Michael is a professional engineer with decades of leadership and engineering experience in both the public and private sectors. We talk about the mind shift that happened upon his return to Purdue in 2013 around Planning and Construction by prioritizing customer care, innovation and management accountability, Cline ensures the organization delivers high quality services at the lowest possible cost.
Cline, who earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Purdue University, returned to the University in July 2013 as the Vice President for Physical Facilities with responsibility for the design and construction of all university facilities, the operation and maintenance of existing buildings, and the Wade Utility Plant.
Since 2013, Cline’s role expanded to include capital programming, campus master planning, sustainability, real estate, procurement, environmental health and public safety, supplier diversity, parking, transportation, and Purdue’s airport. In this role, Cline manages 1,200 employees on the West Lafayette campus, a $250M capital program, and a $150M annual operating budget.
Current major capital projects underway include the $140M Dudley and Lambertus Halls for the College of Engineering and Purdue Polytechnic Institute, $22M Hagle Hall for bands and orchestra, $41M Hypersonics and Applied Research Facility, $73M High Speed Propulsion Lab and $52M Schleman Hall and Stewart Center Renovations for data science and student services .
From 2015 through its completion in December 2018, Cline played a pivotal leadership role in delivering the $120M State Street Redevelopment Project in an unprecedented ‘town-gown’ P3 or Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) with the City of West Lafayette. This project has sparked over $500M in private investment adjacent to Purdue’s campus since 2017. Cline was also instrumental in the completion of the 2018 Giant Leaps Master Plan for the West Lafayette campus—the launch of which coincided with the University’s Sesquicentennial Anniversary.
Prior to joining the University, Cline served as the Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) from 2010-2013, where he was entrusted with overseeing all aspects of one of the state’s largest agencies. He successfully led INDOT’s delivery of Governor Mitch Daniels’ $10B Major Moves infrastructure investment program, while reducing annual operating spending by $70M. Noteworthy projects completed under Cline’s leadership include the $700M I-69 project (sections 1-3) and the procurement of the Ohio River Bridges project, a unique $2.4B P3 with the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Michael B. Cline, P.E., PTOE, Senior Vice President, Administrative Operations
May 18, 2022
This week’s guest is Michael B. Cline the Vice President, Administrative Operations which is a mouth full and had to have him help me with his title during the introduction. Michael is a professional engineer with decades of leadership and engineering experience in both the public and private sectors. We talk about the mind shift that happened upon his return to Purdue in 2013 around Planning and Construction by prioritizing customer care, innovation and management accountability, Cline ensures the organization delivers high quality services at the lowest possible cost.
Cline, who earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Purdue University, returned to the University in July 2013 as the Vice President for Physical Facilities with responsibility for the design and construction of all university facilities, the operation and maintenance of existing buildings, and the Wade Utility Plant.
Since 2013, Cline’s role expanded to include capital programming, campus master planning, sustainability, real estate, procurement, environmental health and public safety, supplier diversity, parking, transportation, and Purdue’s airport. In this role, Cline manages 1,200 employees on the West Lafayette campus, a $250M capital program, and a $150M annual operating budget.
Current major capital projects underway include the $140M Dudley and Lambertus Halls for the College of Engineering and Purdue Polytechnic Institute, $22M Hagle Hall for bands and orchestra, $41M Hypersonics and Applied Research Facility, $73M High Speed Propulsion Lab and $52M Schleman Hall and Stewart Center Renovations for data science and student services .
From 2015 through its completion in December 2018, Cline played a pivotal leadership role in delivering the $120M State Street Redevelopment Project in an unprecedented ‘town-gown’ P3 or Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) with the City of West Lafayette. This project has sparked over $500M in private investment adjacent to Purdue’s campus since 2017. Cline was also instrumental in the completion of the 2018 Giant Leaps Master Plan for the West Lafayette campus—the launch of which coincided with the University’s Sesquicentennial Anniversary.
Prior to joining the University, Cline served as the Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) from 2010-2013, where he was entrusted with overseeing all aspects of one of the state’s largest agencies. He successfully led INDOT’s delivery of Governor Mitch Daniels’ $10B Major Moves infrastructure investment program, while reducing annual operating spending by $70M. Noteworthy projects completed under Cline’s leadership include the $700M I-69 project (sections 1-3) and the procurement of the Ohio River Bridges project, a unique $2.4B P3 with the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Jeff Cook of Reid Health
May 04, 2022
Jeff Cook, the Director of Engineering and Environmental Services at Reid Health in Richmond, Indiana takes his role as a leader very serious by never asking of his people something he wouldn't do himself. They do not work for him, he works for them by making every effort to provide everything they need for success in their roles. This speaks of the level of commitment to Reid Health and the people he works with as well as the workplace culture he has helped to create.
Jeff started with Reid Health in 1993 as an Electrician and is now the Director of Engineering and Environmental Services leading a team of 138 employees at 80 buildings in 9 counties in 2 States where each day can take a direction all of it's own.
Reid Health has big projects coming in the near future and is looking forward to how these will shape Reid Health in the Future.
Jeff's favorite books are by the Angry American and has just finished Book 11 of the survivalist series and is looking forward to book 12.
Contact Jeff:
Reid Health
1100 Reid Parkway
Richmond, Indiana
Inspect It Test It Trust It – Building Inspections and Diagnostics with Andrew McMullan, President of TSI Energy
March 30, 2022
Andrew McMullan is the owner and president of TSI Energy Solutions, a company his father and some college friends started over 40 years ago. He is also a husband, a proud father of three, an avid mountain biker and someone who does not sit still well. As a graduate of Ball State University with a degree in Advertising, he has been at the helm of TSI for 10 years. He has worked alongside his team to fine-tune the systems and processes at TSI to allow the company to be as dynamic as the changing times have required. Andrew also serves on the board for BEC (Building Enclosure Council) Indiana as treasurer, as well as being involved with the Hoosier Mountain Bike Association helping to maintain natural surface trails.
Andrews favorite book is: Raising the Bar: Integrity and Passion in life and business- the story of Cliff Bar by Gary Erickson
Andrew’s moto: Don’t be a jerk! (PG version)
Andrew McMullan
TSI Energy Solutions
Modular, Prefabrication and Lean Construction with Bernie Sublette, VP at AECOM Hunt – Part Two
March 16, 2022
Bernie and I dive deep into Modular, Prefabrication and Lean processes in Design and Construction. Over Bernie’s 40 years in the industry his focus has lead him to large and complex Healthcare Projects, Preconstruction & Prefabrication Initiatives. An Indianapolis native & Marine Corps veteran with 40 years of construction experience starting in the field as a superintendent in the Texas construction market in the early 80’s before being elevated to a project manager. Returned home to Indianapolis in 1990. Led the charge for AECOM Hunt at the San Antonio Military Medical Center in 2008 as the onsite preconstruction manager at the new $800m hospital expansion project. Next move was to Dallas in 2010 as the preconstruction manager on the new $500m University of Texas Southwestern Hospital (UTSW) project, and subsequently assumed an onsite operations role through 2014. Became the onsite preconstruction manager & project executive at the new $250m Mount Carmel Hospital in Columbus, Ohio before being charged with the expansion of the Hunt healthcare portfolio. Next up was executive oversight of the preconstruction services at the new $1b McNair Hospital project for CHI Baylor St. Luke’s at the Texas Medical Center in Houston. Most recently tasked with helping pull together the deliverable for the conceptual phase of the new $2.7b IU Health Medical Center in Indianapolis and later charged with supporting the development of the modular & prefabrication practices for the IU Health Program.
In conjunction with his preconstruction role, Bernie oversaw the development and implementation of the prefabrication plans for the multi-trade utility tunnel MEP racks, patient room bathroom pods, headwalls, and several other single-trade prefabrication operations at the UTSW project in Dallas. The CHI Baylor St. Luke’s and Mount Carmel projects mentioned above had similar initiatives but added multi-trade corridor racking to the list of items prefabricated.
The Indiana Society of Healthcare Engineering (ISHE) will be touring Studio Ho on March 17th, 2022. Find more information here: www.isheweb.org/about-ishe/calendar/
Bernie’s Favorite book is on Chuck Yeager named; Yeager: An Autobiography by Chuck Yeager.
Bernie’s Contact information:
Bernie Sublette
Vice President
AECOM Hunt
Show sponsor is A Perfect Promotion. For all of your brand apparel reach out to Liz Schwab at lschwab@aperfectpromotion.com. Check out their website at www.aperfectpromotion.com
Modular, Prefabrication and Lean Construction with Bernie Sublette, VP at AECOM Hunt – Part One
March 03, 2022
Bernie and I dive deep into Modular, Prefabrication and Lean processes in Design and Construction. Over Bernie’s 40 years in the industry his focus has lead him to large and complex Healthcare Projects, Preconstruction & Prefabrication Initiatives. An Indianapolis native & Marine Corps veteran with 40 years of construction experience starting in the field as a superintendent in the Texas construction market in the early 80’s before being elevated to a project manager. Returned home to Indianapolis in 1990. Led the charge for AECOM Hunt at the San Antonio Military Medical Center in 2008 as the onsite preconstruction manager at the new $800m hospital expansion project. Next move was to Dallas in 2010 as the preconstruction manager on the new $500m University of Texas Southwestern Hospital (UTSW) project, and subsequently assumed an onsite operations role through 2014. Became the onsite preconstruction manager & project executive at the new $250m Mount Carmel Hospital in Columbus, Ohio before being charged with the expansion of the Hunt healthcare portfolio. Next up was executive oversight of the preconstruction services at the new $1b McNair Hospital project for CHI Baylor St. Luke’s at the Texas Medical Center in Houston. Most recently tasked with helping pull together the deliverable for the conceptual phase of the new $2.7b IU Health Medical Center in Indianapolis and later charged with supporting the development of the modular & prefabrication practices for the IU Health Program.
In conjunction with his preconstruction role, Bernie oversaw the development and implementation of the prefabrication plans for the multi-trade utility tunnel MEP racks, patient room bathroom pods, headwalls, and several other single-trade prefabrication operations at the UTSW project in Dallas. The CHI Baylor St. Luke’s and Mount Carmel projects mentioned above had similar initiatives but added multi-trade corridor racking to the list of items prefabricated.
Come back next week for episode two where we will dive deeper into the modular, prefabrication and lean process and how and when to partner with suppliers and vendors.
Bernie’s Contact information:
Bernie Sublette
Vice President
AECOM Hunt
Show sponsor is A Perfect Promotion. For all of your brand apparel reach out to Liz Schwab at lschwab@aperfectpromotion.com. Check out their website at www.aperfectpromotion.com
Innovative Communication and Technology Design Solutions with Adam Weber from Design 27
February 16, 2022
Adam is a Partner with Design 27, a firm that he and his wife Meri, co-founded in 2004. He has spent the past 25 years of his career working in the technology sector with a variety of clients around the Midwest. Today, Adam focuses purely on business development for the firm and has been instrumental in forging new markets which has fueled growth for the firm over the past five years. Notable projects at KAR Global Offices and Republic Airways Corporate Campus Indianapolis and Carmel
He is a proud graduate of Ball State University with a degree in Advertising. He has been an active member of AIA Indiana, SMPS (Society of Marketing Professional Services) Indiana, and SCUP (Society of College & University Planning). He served as the Conference Chair for the SCUP North Central 2019 Regional Conference hosted in Indianapolis. Adam initially created the concept for the AIA Indiana Technology Symposium an annual event that ran for five straight years showcasing technology advancements in the built environment.
Adams Contact info:
Adam Weber
Design 27
1650 East 49th Street
Indianapolis IN 46205
Reimaging workplace based on workforce and COVID with Melissa St. John
February 09, 2022
Melissa St. John has been the CEO and Owner of Relocation Strategies for 15 years. She has over 30 years of experience working in various capacities in interior design services and real estate. With her extensive experience in furniture procurement and facility management, she has expanded the firm’s offerings from move management to a more all-inclusive A-Z offering, including Reimagining the Workplace with her strategic partnerships with architects.
She’s a high-energy motivator, with a gift for recruiting the right people to support our clients. Her influence extends beyond her industry and out into the community, where she serves on various boards including the Indiana State Chamber, Indy Chamber and Indiana Conference for Women. She was also named EY Entrepreneur of the Year in the semifinals in Ohio, and also in 2018, she was named a Women of Influence by the Indianapolis Business Journal.. Melissa is also a proud member of the Geist Conservancy District Steering Committee.
She holds a Bachelor of Art Degree in Interior Design from Purdue University. Relocation Strategies is a WBE with WBENC Certification. When she isn’t working, Melissa enjoys boating and wake surfing with her husband Rex and 5 boys.
Melissa St. John, RID, NCIDQ Certified
CEO
Relocation Strategies
United Way of Central Indiana Capital Fund with Gary Woodworth
January 27, 2022
Gary Woodworth, Director of Capital Fund at the United Way of Central Indiana. Gary's assists non-profit agencies affiliated with United Way of Central Indiana with their facilities related needs including: management of existing facilities; and planning and funding assistance for major capital improvement projects. The capital funds was created as a partnership between Lilly Endowment and United Way of Central Indiana in 2000. This fund was created as an intuitive to assist partner organizations in central Indiana with major capital projects. Gary guides the funding mechanism and assists the affiliated partners with getting access and planning, execute major capital projects.
Gary Woodworth
United Way of Central Indiana
Hamilton County Workforce Development with Mike Thibideau
January 21, 2022
Mike Thibideau serves the Hamilton County Economic Development Corporation (dba Invest Hamilton County) as Vice President of Workforce Strategy. In this role Mike manages workforce development, talent attraction and quality of life initiatives throughout Hamilton County.
Prior to joining HCEDC Mike served as Director of the Indiana Workforce Recovery initiative, a partnership between the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and the administration of Governor Eric Holcomb to help employers retain talent struggling with substance misuse and/or mental health concerns, and Executive Director of the Indiana Construction Roundtable.
Mike graduated from Michigan State University with a BA in Public Policy & Public Administration and is currently enrolled at the O'Neill School of Public & Environmental Affairs at IUPUI. He is a board member of the Indiana Recovery Council and Region 5 Workforce Board and has spoken at the White House on non-traditional job seeker pathways and employer supports for substance use disorder.
Mike lives in Carmel, IN with his wife, Elizabeth, daughters, Hazel and Cecelia, and two cats. In his free time he enjoys golf, cosplay, and Michigan State Basketball.
Mike Thibideau
Vice President of Workforce Strategy
mthibideau@investhamiltoncounty.com
American Rescue Plan Act with Jacob German
January 12, 2022
Jacob German, Partner at Barns & Thornburg LLP, focuses his practice on municipal law and finance, procurement law, and executive branch, legislative branch, and federal lobbying initiatives. He represents public and private-sector clients in dealings with virtually every level of government.
Jacob spoke at the Indiana Association of County Commissioners where he spoke on the American Rescue Plan Act and gave an in depth explanation of the benefits and risks that communities need to be aware.
Jacobs favorite books are Historical Non-fiction such as A Peace to End All Peace by David Fromkin and Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
Jacob German
Partner,
Barnes and Thornburg, LLP
IUPUI School of Construction Management
November 24, 2021
This week we discuss the values, merit and benefits of Construction Management degrees at IUPUI. Guest this week are: Bill White, Senior lecturer and Architect and has been teaching for over 13 years. Dan Koo is the associate professor and acting program director and he is a registered Civil Engineer. Marvin Johnson is the laboratory technician for construction management department and has been teaching for 13 years. Allen Galloway - Industry advisory board chairman and has been on the board for 15 years.
The Construction Management curriculum has been developed to provide our students with a strong foundational knowledge in the areas of construction contract administration and specifications; construction field operations; construction costs and bidding; construction scheduling and project control; construction law and ethics; construction safety and inspection; construction project monitoring and control; and construction project management. Additional course work includes mathematics, sciences, economics, technical writing, oral communications, and business.
Graduates typically find meaningful employment with construction firms, consulting companies; contractors and subcontractors; engineering and architecture firms; residential home builders; land developers; private and public utilities; transportation departments; construction materials testing companies; and building products, materials and equipment suppliers. Tremendous variation exists in the specific job titles of our graduates, but typically they find employment as a project manager, project supervisor, project or field engineer*, contract administrator, safety supervisor, project estimator, project scheduler, contractor, or construction/product representative.
The mission of the Construction Management Industry Advisory Board (IAB) shall be to advise, assist, support, and advocate for the Construction Management Program at IUPUI on matters related to student learning and instruction, facilities of the program, student activities, career placement and professional practice.
The Construction Management IAB is actively involved in curricular and students activities, such as, course reviews, capstone team mentors, and ASC competition teams. The Construction Management IAB also sponsors a fall and spring career fair.
Russell’s Building Camp with Adrian Russell
November 10, 2021
Adrian Russell currently serves as the Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion / Procurement at Shiel Sexton Company, Inc. He is an inspirational speaker, mentor, musician, and visionary. A product of Indianapolis Public Schools, Adrian attended Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, earning a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management degree.
Adrian puts great effort in sowing into the lives of young people, perhaps most notably through Russell’s Building Camp which introduces children of all ages to the world of building and inspiring them to use their hands and minds to create a better future.
He is heavily involved in the ACE Mentor Program of America – a national mentoring program with a focus on compelling high school students to pursue careers within the architecture, construction, and engineering industries. Adrian began in ACE as a high school student and has climbed through the ranks, now serving as an executive board member for the Indiana chapter as well as ambassador and spokesperson on the local and nation level.
Adrian is driven to inspire, motivate, and leave a lasting legacy on the lives of many, particularly young people, just as his own mentors have for him. He is also a dad to his beautiful seven-year-old daughter, Ava, and a minister, having served the community through his local church for many years. In his spare time, Adrian most enjoys reading, writing, vision planning, fitness, home renovation projects, and above all things – his amazing family.
If you are interested in helping with Russell’s Building Camp please reach out Adrian at russellsbuildingcamp@gmail.com Current Sponsors of Russell’s Building Camp: Inherent Construction, Shiel Sexton, Matcon General Construction, McComb Windows & Doors, Jobsite Supply, Carter Lee Pro-Build, Lowe’s, Ferguson Construction, Shrewsberry & Assoc, Blaze Pizza, Dominos, Jets Pizza, Chick-fil-a , McAllisters, Jacks Donuts of West Market Street.
Adrian Russell
Shiel Sexton
Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion / Procurement
IN Construction Influencers Podcast has been sponsored by A Perfect Promotion. www.aperfectpromotion.com
Contact Liz Schwab at 317-698-1858 or lschwab@aperfectpromotion.com
Modular Construction Starts with Design with Garry Vermaas, CEO of BASE4
October 28, 2021
Dr. Garry Vermaas is founder and CEO of BASE4 and Stonepile Construction College. With more than twenty-five years of experience in structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering design and construction, he focuses his extensive knowledge and influence on the global leadership and industry. He earned his Ph.D. and Master’s in Engineering Mechanics from Columbia University, MS and BS degree in Structural Engineering from Lehigh University, and is licensed as a Professional Engineer in 48 states in the U.S. He has authored numerous publications, provided expert testimony in his field, and currently leads BASE4 and Stonepile Construction College as Chief Executive Officer.
Bourne out of Dr. Garry Vermaas’ vision, BASE4 harnesses the innovation of technological advances to speed production amid the somewhat archaic brick-and-mortar A/E (architecture/engineering) industry. Offering full A/E, DfMA, and Modular design, BASE4 provides all architectural and engineering services in-house, using 3D BIM (Revit) and well-coordinated final outputs. Currently, his culturally- and technologically-diverse team of over 200 employees continues to develop technology-driven organizational and A/E data-sharing systems to communicate with fellow A/E team members in real-time. The global office allows the BASE4 to have a 24-hour workday and pass quality products, time-efficient client services, and significant cost-savings to their strategic partners and clients. In fact, many clients boast how this front-line firm cuts many A/E competitors’ design schedules in half.
Dr. Garry Vermaas now resides in Franklin, Tennessee, with his wife of 24 years, Dr. Jodi Vermaas, and their 12 children (10 adopted from China, India, and the Philippines). Together, they lead Get Money Do Good Publishing, Inc. and work with i-40 Productions to bring inspiring stories to life on the big screen.
For more info please see these website:
• BASE4 – www.base-4.com
• Stonepile Construction College – www.stonpile.us
• Garry’s Family Book – www.getmoneydogood.com
Hard Hats with Heart Event on Oct 6th
October 04, 2021
Haley Rudolph, Sr. Development Director from the American Heart Association joins the podcast to tell us about the Hard Hats with Hearts event coming up on Oct 6th at Crane bay, downtown Along with her is Kurt Stahl, COO at Wurster Construction and the chair of Hard Hats with Hearts.
Hard Hats with Heart is an industry-specific initiative from the American Heart Association set out to improve the cardiovascular health of those working within the construction industry. The campaign’s focus is to integrate health, well-being and prevention solutions into the culture of the industry. It brings professionals together from across the construction and health care industries for an evening of networking and celebration.
The driving mission of the AHA is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Through initiatives such as Hard Hats with Heart, we continue to fund groundbreaking research, improve patient care, and help people lower their risks of cardiovascular diseases by focusing in on these 5 areas:
1. Women’s health
2. Research including COVID-19
3. Tobacco and E-cigarette Cessation
4. Controlling Hypertension and Chronic Conditions
5. Healthy Living which includes Nutrition Security and Mental Wellbeing.
The event is next week on Wednesday, October 6th from 4-7 pm at the Crane Bay Event Center. It is an exclusive event, but for those interested in attending, tickets can now be purchased for $500 a ticket on our event website www.heart.org/indyhhwh. Anyone interested in just supporting the cause can also make a donation through the same website.
If you have any question or need more information from Haley or Kurt you can reach out to them at Haley.rudolph@heart.org and kurt@wursterconstruction.com
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Title: Inherent Construction: Full Service General Contractor & Construction Manager
September 23, 2021
Greg Looney is Founder & Principal of Inherent Commercial, LLC which is a construction management / general contracting firm in Indianapolis. He leads the day to day operations for the company with a focus on client satisfaction, strategic direction, and creating a cohesive team. Greg believes that a team can only be as strong as its weakest link, thus promotes every team member to support one another whenever possible.
Greg participates with Providence Cristo Rey High School as a corporate work stud partner: Providence Cristo Rey High School | Indianapolis Catholic College Prep (cristoreyindy.org)
Greg is a big podcast listener and some that he recommends: Circle City Podcast, Distilled Down with Mark & Mark
Greg’s Contact information:
Greg Looney, Founder and Principal
317-372-3699
Pre-Fabrication and Modular Construction
September 16, 2021
Chip Parsely is Director of Prefabrication Solutions
As Poynter’s Director of Prefabrication Solutions, Chip is involved in prefabrication projects from conception to completion. Working with Construction Managers, Designers, and Owners, Chip brings new and innovative solutions to complicated building projects. With decades of experience in the industry, Chip brings a broad depth of industry knowledge to the Poynter Prefabrication division and seamlessly integrates new and innovative building practices into our standard industry best practices.
Chip is currently a student in the Masters of Science program for Modular Construction at Stonepile College
Chip’s Contact information:
Chip Parsely
Director of Prefabrication Solutions
Poynter
317.893.1193
REBAR Development – Building America’s Best Communities
September 01, 2021
Shelby Bowen, President and Owner of Rebar Development has had a successful career as a lawyer working with Pedcor Companies, City of Fishers and Envoy before starting Rebar Development in 2017 where he believes he can be more nimble when working with communities. At Rebar he brings a unique approach to multi-family or mixed use developments he calls neighborhood commercial focusing on creating density in downtowns.
In this episode with Shelby we talk about many of his projects such as
• McCordsville, IN - Rebar Development is helping to start McCordsville's Town Center with major Multi-family development
• The Oliver in Yorktown, IN, $6M Mixed-Use with 26 Apartments and 8,000 SF of Office and Commercial space
• The Ellsworth in Lafayette, IN, $18M Mixed-Use with 97 Apartments, Office and 74-Space parking garage
• The Levinson, Noblesville, IN $24M Mixed-Use 84 Apartments, Retail and 300 space parking garage.
• The Barlow in Plainfield, IN $20M Mixed-Use with 116 Apartments and Retail
Shelby has a personal passion for the Fallen Hero's Organizations such as Indiana Freedom Memorial Foundation, Inc and SFC Collin J Bowen Memorial Scholarship, Inc.
Shelby's book recommendations: The Pumpkin Plan by Mike Maichalowicz and How to Be Queen by Jennifer Magley
Shelby Bowen Contact Info:
8700 North Street, Suite 120
Fishers, IN 46038
317-670-7997
Skender Construction
August 19, 2021
This weeks guest is Brian Simons, Project Executive and Vice President, Indiana. Brian works with teams in Chicago and Indianapolis areas to build and manage healthcare and interior construction projects. Regularly managing new construction, build-outs, renovations, upgrades and modernizations for hospitals, healthcare systems and corporations.
At Skender, we build lasting relationships, create meaningful experiences and help our clients achieve groundbreaking results. We do this through high-performing teams who are obsessed with delivering the premier construction experience. Skender is a full-service building contractor with specialized new construction and renovation capabilities in all major sectors, including commercial, multifamily and healthcare. Guided by efficiency, anchored by value and driven by results – our customers repeatedly rave about the way we work and our ability to deliver extraordinary results. Faster, smarter, leaner, stronger.
While the bulk of our work is in the Midwest, we also have extensive experience managing projects in other states. Our multi-state capabilities are enhanced by our national partner network.
Brian’s book recommendations: Devil in the White City by Erik Larson and The Five Dysfunctions of a team by Patrick Lencioni
Brian Simons Contact information:
Brian Simons, CHC, LEED AP BD+C
bsimons@skender.com
333 N. Alabama, Suite 350
Indianapolis, IN 46204
www.skender.com
Urban Design, Landscape Architecture and Land Planning with Kevin Osburn, Rundell Ernstberger
August 04, 2021
Kevin Osburn is Managing Principal at Rundell Ernstberger Associates in Indianapolis. With over 25 years of experience, Kevin is leading the firms most complex projects like the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, Glick Peace Walk and the Monon Trail.
Kevin talks about the Switchyard Park in Bloomington, Indiana, transforming an abandoned 60 acre former railyard into a signature, destination urban park that catalyzes revitalization and community development
REA has been the master planner and site designer at Ball State university for over 40 years. His campus planning and design work includes work at Indiana State University, Purdue University, Indiana University and just about every campus in the State.
• Kevin introduced me to my favorite book: Travels with Charlie by John Steinbeck
• Kevin Recommends Devil in the White City by Erik Larson and Spying on the South by Tony Horwitz
• Kevin is Snobbish about his Mustard.
Construction Delivery methods with Brian Bosma and David Rainey
July 28, 2021
Brian Bosma - Former Speaker of the House Representatives in Indiana and Partner at Kroger, Gradis & Regas law firm concentrating in the areas of complex business and municipal transactions, municipal fiancé and environmental matters.
David Rainey - Director of Owners Technical Representation for the Veridus group.
The construction delivery methods that are discussed on the podcast.
Design, Bid, Build (DBB) - This project delivery method customarily involves three sequential project phases: design, procurement, and construction.
Design Build (DB) - A project delivery method that combines architectural and engineering design services with construction performance under one contract.
CMa - In theCMA, the owner utilizes a CM as its principal agent to advise on or manage the process over the life of the project, or specific phases of the project.
CMr / CMc - Construction Manger at Risk or Construction Manager as Construction - A project delivery method in which the Construction Manager acts as a consultant to the owner in the development and design phases, but assumes the risk for construction performance as the equivalent of a general contractor holding all trade subcontracts during the construction phase. This delivery method is also known as CM/GC
Build Operate Transfer -transfer is a form of project financing, wherein a private entity receives a concession from the private or public sector to finance, design, construct, and operate a facility stated in the concession contract.
Integrated Project Delivery (IPD): A project delivery method that contractually requires collaboration among the primary parties – owner, designer, and builder – so that the risk, responsibility and liability for project delivery are collectively managed and appropriately shared.
Some communities use multiple methods to deliver multiple projects. Depending on each situation
Brian mentions that there is more case law based around design build than there is around CMc/ CMr. Brian considers this to be a minor disadvantage to the CMr/ CMc but only from a lawyers standpoint.
Both Brian and David believe that on municipal projects that all unused contingency money should go back to the Municipality at the end of the project. And who approves the use of the contingency is a very important point and should fall to the Owner.
BOSMA Industry for the Blind: Bosma Navigating Blindness | Bosma
David's Book Recommendation: Bill Hybels: Simplify
Brian's Book recommendations: Rick Atkinson: The British Are Coming. The first of the Trilogy
Career Technical Education (CTE) in Hamilton County, IN – Part 2
July 21, 2021
Dr. Derek Arrowwood, Superintendent of schools for Hamilton Heights and Carrie Lively from the Hamilton County Center for Career Achievement (HCCCA) join the podcast for a two part series on Career Technical Education (CTE) in Hamilton County. Carrie will lead the (HCCCA) as its founding director, creating a new shared cross-community program to support (CTE) programs for the county’s six school districts.
Dr. Derek Arrowood has served as Superintendent of Hamilton Heights School Corporation since 2014 and has been instrumental in developing the CTE program earning it the State Earn and Learn (SEAL) accreditations. Dr. Arrowwood talks about the schools program starting with 9 students has grown to over 130 students currently taking advantage of the opportunities and credits Eric "Fish" Fisher, Construction & Engineering teacher with creating the curriculum.
Lively will focus on four key goals of the initiative:
1. Expand CTE Offerings – Implement best practices to give Hamilton County students the skills they need to obtain employment in high wage and skilled jobs.
2. Develop a Marketing and Enrollment Plan – Grow enrollment in CTE classes and programs by ensuring all students are aware of these expanded opportunities and how it can provide them with a pathway forward.
3. Pilot the HCCCA beginning with the 2022-2023 School Year – Have in place the nucleus of the program by Spring 2022 for enrollment the following year.
4. Support Hamilton County Employers – By creating a pipeline of highly skilled individuals to fill their workforce needs.
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Carrie indicates that currently on 2% of the county's students participate in CTE programs and with her new initiative the vision is to see that increase with more opportunities offered close to home. Now students must travel to career centers in Marion County.
Career Technical Education (CTE) in Hamilton County, IN – Part 1
July 14, 2021
Dr. Derek Arrowwood, Superintendent of schools for Hamilton Heights and Carrie Lively from the Hamilton County Center for Career Achievement (HCCCA) join the podcast for a two part series on Career Technical Education (CTE) in Hamilton County. Carrie will lead the (HCCCA) as its founding director, creating a new shared cross-community program to support (CTE) programs for the county’s six school districts.
Dr. Derek Arrowood has served as Superintendent of Hamilton Heights School Corporation since 2014 and has been instrumental in developing the CTE program earning it the State Earn and Learn (SEAL) accreditations. Dr. Arrowwood talks about the schools program starting with 9 students has grown to over 130 students currently taking advantage of the opportunities and credits Eric "Fish" Fisher, Construction & Engineering teacher with creating the curriculum.
Lively will focus on four key goals of the initiative:
1. Expand CTE Offerings – Implement best practices to give Hamilton County students the skills they need to obtain employment in high wage and skilled jobs.
2. Develop a Marketing and Enrollment Plan – Grow enrollment in CTE classes and programs by ensuring all students are aware of these expanded opportunities and how it can provide them with a pathway forward.
3. Pilot the HCCCA beginning with the 2022-2023 School Year – Have in place the nucleus of the program by Spring 2022 for enrollment the following year.
4. Support Hamilton County Employers – By creating a pipeline of highly skilled individuals to fill their workforce needs.
Carrie indicates that currently on 2% of the county's students participate in CTE programs and with her new initiative the vision is to see that increase with more opportunities offered close to home. Now students must travel to career centers in Marion County.
John Gress, Business Development / Manager ATMI Indy, LLC
July 07, 2021
John studied Civil Engineering at Lakeland College in Kirtland, OH before coming to Indianapolis for The Race and getting a job as a draftsman at American Precast and has been in Indiana ever since. John has spent the last 37 years in the Precast Industry, with the vast bulk of that dedicated to the design build / development sector of construction of which 35 of those years have been in Indianapolis.
John has National Account experience in the Precast Prestressed Industry providing structures from large Million square foot + bulk warehouses for Amazon, UPS, Fed Ex down to the local Goodwill stores thru out the Midwest.
John has been with ATMI Indy since its inception in 2003, and have had a hand in seeing it grow to an output of over 3,000,000 square foot of precast panels annually.
ATMI Indy, LLC is Affiliated with ATMI Precast – Aurora Illinois, and Wabonsee Development the combined companies service a 7 state area. From Indy ATMI services a 300 mile radius.
John Gress Contact information
ATMI Indy - www.atmiprecast.com/atmi-indy
Jeff Sommervold, Owner and Vice President of Steel Services
June 30, 2021
Jeff is vice president and part Owner of Steel Services, a steel manufacturing company servicing Indiana and the nation for over 25 years. Providing Structural steel for many projects such as warehouses, churches, office buildings, hospital and medical facilities to name a few. The Steel Services team are dedicated to meet your expectations, with over 150 years of combined experience that allows for the highest level of service to meet your satisfactions.
When Jeff is not working you can find him on Morse lake, Indiana or Higgins lake in Michigan enjoying the water and also snowmobiling during winter months.
Jeff’s Contact information:
Steel Services
3551 South Lynhurst Dr.
Indianapolis IN 46241
317-783-5255
Kevin Hunt, President and COO of Shiel Sexton
June 23, 2021
Kevin Hunt began his career at Shiel Sexton 30 years ago as a summer field intern. He earned a degree from Purdue University and went on to work in a number of departments within the firm including project management, estimating, and marketing. Kevin was promoted to the executive group of Shiel Sexton before the age of 35. He has been instrumental in developing new markets and new clients throughout his career. Kevin is President and Chief Operating Officer and is responsible for the management of operations and implementation of corporate strategies at Shiel Sexton. Kevin’s Book Recommendation: First You Have To Row a Little Boat by Richard Bode Kevin Hunt Contact information Shiel Sexton www.shielsexton.com Khunt@shielsexton.com
Brian Kavicky, Vice President/ Owner of Lushin, Inc.
June 17, 2021
A veteran on the Lushin team, Brian is a strong sales management consultant who connects with his clients using a direct—sometimes sarcastic—communication style. His favorite piece of advice: Stop doing that. He helps clients eliminate unproductive behaviors to make way for action that drives results. Brian thrives on the daily opportunity to positively impact people’s lives—both professional and personal.
In his sales management training, Brian aims to provide clarity for his clients. He wants people to learn what they need to do and gain the confidence to do it. His goal is to help them find their swagger. His video on sales coaching techniques is one of our most popular.
A licensed pilot and backyard grill-master, Brian also lends a hand when his family shows cows around the country.
Brian’s Book Recommendation: The Obstacle Is The Way, by Ryan Holiday
Brian Kavicky Contact information:
Lushin, Inc. www.lushin.com
Dan Lawson , Executive Vice President of Business Development, Meyer Najem Construction, LLC
June 10, 2021
Dan Lawson is an United States Air Force Veteran and has been in construction for over 23 years with three companies. His opportunities in Construction have forged invaluable relationships with executives from many notable Indiana based construction industry firms as well learn different approaches to project delivery methods. Dan is responsible for the implantation of overall strategies to support corporate business development goals. Dan is proficient at maintaining and furthering existing client relationships, cultivating new client relationships, performing market research, and identifying opportunities while representing Meyer Najem in a professional leadership position.
Dan’s book recommendation: Currahee!: A Screaming Eagle at Normandy by Donald Burgett
Dan Lawson Contact information:
Meyer Najem Construction - www.meyer-najem.com
Dan Lawson , Executive Vice President of Business Development, Meyer Najem Construction, LLC
June 10, 2021
Dan Lawson is an United States Air Force Veteran and has been in construction for over 23 years with three companies. His opportunities in Construction have forged invaluable relationships with executives from many notable Indiana based construction industry firms as well learn different approaches to project delivery methods. Dan is responsible for the implantation of overall strategies to support corporate business development goals. Dan is proficient at maintaining and furthering existing client relationships, cultivating new client relationships, performing market research, and identifying opportunities while representing Meyer Najem in a professional leadership position.
Dan’s book recommendation: Currahee!: A Screaming Eagle at Normandy by Donald Burgett
Dan Lawson Contact information:
Meyer Najem Construction - www.meyer-najem.com
Mark Heirbrandt, Hamilton County Board of Commissioner
June 03, 2021
Mark Heirbrandt was elected in 2013 to the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners. District 3 represents the Adams, Fall Creek, Jackson, Washington, Wayne, and White River Townships, along with the municipalities of Arcadia, Atlanta, Cicero, Sheridan, and Westfield.
Heirbrandt attended the University of Indianapolis on a track and field scholarship where he held the school record in pole vault. He graduated with a double-major in chemistry and biology. Heirbrandt works full time in the water and energy-efficiency industry where he travels the state working with other elected officials to improve the operations of their facilities with energy savings improvements.
Heirbrandt previously served on the City of Westfield Public Board of Works for six years where he was involved in the negotiation and sale of the water utility to Citizen’s Energy Group for $91 million dollars. As a County Commissioner, he has been instrumental in negotiating countless County and State Road improvements as well as implementing energy savings improvements to multiple Hamilton County-owned facilities.
Heirbrandt has been a resident of Hamilton County for 30 years. He and his wife Gina have been married for 30 years. They have three boys: Blake, Ethan, and Evan. Heirbrandt is active in numerous charity organizations including Janus Development, The Youth Assistance Program, The Cherish Center, Prevail, The Shepherd Center, The Humane Society of Hamilton County, Boys Scouts, Boys & Girls Club, and Meals on Wheels. Heirbrandt is also an active member of St. Maria Goretti Parish and has been a Minister of Welcome for several years.
Scott O’Neil, Director of Interior Construction for BOLTT Construction
May 17, 2021
Coined “Dr. O’Neil” by family and friends, Scott quenches his natural curiosity by listening to podcasts on a variety of subjects. Also enjoys being active, whether through golf, lifting weights, yoga, or simply playing with his dog.
As Director of BOLTT Interior Construction, Scott will transform how you experience your building project and resulting space by combining the best of technology, construction and manufacturing. As a division of OfficeWorks, BOLTT benefits from the company’s 35+ years of creating environments inspired by purpose and driven by results.
BOLTT is a partner of DIRTT Environmental Solutions, a Method that's changing the face - and the pace - of interior construction. Through prefabrication, manufacturing and industry-leading ICE® software, DIRTT's approach brings many benefits to your next project.
Scott O'Neil
317-577-3536
Scott O’Neil, Director of Interior Construction for BOLTT Construction
May 12, 2021
Coined “Dr. O’Neil” by family and friends, Scott quenches his natural curiosity by listening to podcasts on a variety of subjects. Also enjoys being active, whether through golf, lifting weights, yoga, or simply playing with his dog.
As Director of BOLTT Interior Construction, Scott will transform how you experience your building project and resulting space by combining the best of technology, construction and manufacturing. As a division of OfficeWorks, BOLTT benefits from the company’s 35+ years of creating environments inspired by purpose and driven by results.
BOLTT is a partner of DIRTT Environmental Solutions, a Method that's changing the face - and the pace - of interior construction. Through prefabrication, manufacturing and industry-leading ICE® software, DIRTT's approach brings many benefits to your next project.
Scott O'Neil
317-577-3536
Megan Baumgartner, Economic Development Director for the City of Fishers, IN
May 05, 2021
Megan was named the Economic Development Director for the City of Fishers in 2018. During her tenure at the City Fishers, Megan has led the city's business retention, expansion and attraction project efforts while serving as the main point of contact between Fishers businesses and the City. Since 2015, Megan has been part of the team responsible for attracting over 25 new companies to Fishers resulting in over $500 million in capital investments and over 4,900 new high wage jobs.
Megan is a self proclaimed snob of really good cinnamon rolls.
Megan Baumgartner
317-595-3232 office
Chris Price, President of Indiana Construction Roundtable Foundation
April 29, 2021
Chris is the President of the Indiana Construction Roundtable Foundation, President of the Build Your Future Indiana as well as partner in Mattison Corporation. Chris is passionate about helping people with their employment path into the Indiana workforce. Within the Build Your Future programs Chris coordinates the Build You Future for High School Students, BY for Adults looking for careers in Construction, BY Roads, And BY +.
Chris's leadership and fun-loving attitude keep these associations thriving. Describing each day as a new adventure, Chris takes pride in helping these organizations fulfill their missions. Outside of work and philanthropy, Chris enjoys spending time with his wife, Stefanie, and their three sons. When he can get a break, you can find him on the golf course.
Chris has a call to action looking for more employer involvement or Ambassadors that are willing to speak in the classes. As well as employers willing to take on high schools students as interns or employees.
Chris Price Contact information
www.indianaconstruction.org/indiana-contruction-roundtable-foundation/
Bryan Ferry, President and Owner of Integrated Modular Construction
April 22, 2021
Bryan is excited with the advancements in construction particularly off site construction and the savings and speed it provides. He is a strategic business leader who believes in turning ideas into reality,
Bryan started Integrated Modular Construction (INMOD) to be the leader in permanent modular solutions in the Midwest. Permanent modular refers to any portion of a structure, including complete building, enclosures, etc. that are constructed off-site, transported to and then installed on-site. Similar "stick-built" structures, permanent modular buildings must meet all local building codes and requirements
Using Integrated Modular Construction can decrease a project's construction completion time to sometimes in half, allowing the tenant to move-in months before what a traditional build could do.
For more information on the Party Pod: InMod Party Pod | Just add ice! (party-pod.com)
You can find Bryan's band - The Phone Club on facebook. He would love to have you come out to see him.
Jana Hageman – President at T&H Investment Properties
April 15, 2021
Jana Hageman founded T&H Investments and T&H Construction with the goal of improving lives by solving community needs with innovative housing. Prior to starting T&H, Jana was a real estate attorney at Bose McKinney and Evans and practiced in their Real Estate Law Group. An entrepreneur at heart, she left Bose to pursue real estate development and has been an owner/developer of over $500 million in commercial real estate projects including multi family, student, affordable, workforce, and mixed-use projects. Jana’s true passion is working with communities to develop affordable housing, and in her current role as President of T&H, she focuses on the development, construction, and management of affordable, workforce, and supportive housing. T&H’s goal is to provide 8,000 families with an exceptional and affordable place to live by 2030.
Jana Hageman
T&H Investment Properties
Cam Starnes, Redevelopment Attorney at Taft
April 08, 2021
Cam focuses his practice on representing municipal and private clients in navigating the myriad potential complications associated with urban infill and other redevelopment projects. Drawing on his legal and government experience alike, Cam possesses a depth of understanding about what makes a redevelopment project successful and works across various practice areas, including environmental, real estate, public finance, and land use, to solve problems and ensure success. Clients also look to Cam for consulting assistance with redevelopment planning, strategy, and policy matters.
In his time working for administrations in Indianapolis and Lawrence, Cam demonstrated success in executing transformative projects, including leveraging private investment through the strategic deployment of grant funding, negotiating legal settlements, achieving environmental regulatory closure, acquiring and disposing of property, creating public-private partnerships, heading site selection and design teams for municipal projects and developing a brownfield-specific redevelopment loan program. Further, Cam conceived of and continues to execute on an economic development vision that seeks to reposition an aging industrial park in Lawrence into a district poised for positive new investment in skilled trades.
Cam Starnes
Taft Stettinius and Hollister LLP
Jeff Kingsbury, Partner in Ancora
March 31, 2021
Jeff Kingsbury is a partner in Ancora and has nearly thirty years of experience in the planning and development of communities throughout the United States, encompassing over 35,000 acres. He has been a principal in the development and disposition of over $350 million in real estate, and consulted on planning, economic development, and regulatory issues for private sector clients as well as cities, counties, and non-profits in sixteen states.
In 2004, he founded and serves as managing principal of Greenstreet Ltd., an Indianapolis-based strategic planning and real estate practice. The firm has worked with leading anchor institutions, including hospitals, academic medical centers, colleges, universities, utilities, museums, and cultural institutions to develop shared value solutions to accomplish the anchor’s enterprise objectives and community development goals. Jeff has been a senior advisor to Cherokee, the leading private equity firm investing in brownfield redevelopment, with more than $2 billion under management. Jeff’s large-scale project experience includes the 4,700-acre redevelopment of Denver’s Stapleton International Airport; Imperial, a 720-acre master planned community and redevelopment of the former Imperial Sugar refinery in Sugar Land, Texas; Belmar, a 103-acre regional mall redevelopment in Lakewood, Colorado; Lowry, an 1,866-acre redevelopment of the former Lowry Air Force Base in Denver; and Homan Square, a 55-acre redevelopment of the former Sears, Roebuck and Co. world headquarters in Chicago.
Jeff Kingsbury Contact information
Ancora Development www.ancora.re
jkingsbury@ancora.re
Greenstreet LTD. http://greenstreetltd.com/
Mike Mattingly, Principal and Co-Founder of Avenue Development.
March 24, 2021
Michael's values and vision for delivering quality healthcare, via real estate, evolve around creating meaningful partnerships, financing structures and cohesive team approach to development. Michael has a decade of pre-construction management and real estate development support for medical and senior housing facilities across the country. Prior to co-founding Avenue Development, he led a pre-construction team focusing on the expansion efforts of comprehensive care facilities nationally, and in five years was responsible for the leadership of a portfolio valued more than $300 million, covering over two million square feet. Michael spent years assisting on pre-construction efforts and design-assist activities for one of the Midwest's largest medical builders, which projects ranging from large high-acuity hospitals to outpatient centers and medical office buildings. Michael is a licensed Indiana Broker, Active with Penrod Society and Alumni Board for Bishop Chatard HS.
Mike Mattingly
Avenue Development.
317-800-0480
Ralph Balber, President of ALO Property Group LLC
March 17, 2021
As president of ALO Property Group LLC, Ralph uses his CPA, entrepreneurial & large business experiences to advise companies in Indianapolis & around the country on securing the best real estate situations. He values the importance of building long-lasting relationships & views his role as a full-service consultant. He strives to be supportive and nurturing in order to help his clients develop and make informed business decisions… he is not your typical real estate broker.
The Latin phrase ALO has many meanings, mainly: nourish, cherish, develop, support, sustain, & maintain. At ALO Property Group our customer service philosophy is to go the extra mile to provide a strong connection with our clients & maintain long-lasting relationships. It is this strong connection to our clients & our personal drive to reach these goals that make ALO Property Group unique in the commercial real estate market.
Ralph currently serves as Chairman of the board for Damar Services Inc. Damar is the leader in assisting parents, families, employers and entire communities understand and support those with developmental and behavioral disabilities.
Ralph's Contact information:
317-853-7500
Tim Jensen, Principal of The Veridus Group
March 11, 2021
Started in 2011, The Veridus Group is a multi-faceted firm built around getting projects implemented. Based in Indianapolis, Veridus does work statewide with public and private users. Their mixed team of professionals from the construction, engineering, economic development, real estate, and government services industries are partners in implementation.
