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-pe...
Aug 19, 2021•42 min•Ep. 23
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 desi...
Aug 04, 2021•38 min•Ep. 22
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: ...
Jul 28, 2021•58 min•Ep. 21
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 sin...
Jul 21, 2021•37 min•Ep. 20
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 sin...
Jul 14, 2021•39 min•Ep. 19
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 f...
Jul 07, 2021•24 min•Ep. 18
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 hi...
Jun 30, 2021•28 min•Ep. 17
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 ...
Jun 23, 2021•47 min•Ep. 16
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 ...
Jun 17, 2021•42 min•Ep. 15
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 cli...
Jun 10, 2021•37 min•Ep. 14
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...
Jun 03, 2021•44 min•Ep. 13
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+ yea...
May 17, 2021•29 min•Ep. 12
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+ yea...
May 12, 2021•29 min•Ep. 11
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...
May 05, 2021•33 min•Ep. 10
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 th...
Apr 29, 2021•35 min•Ep. 9
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....
Apr 22, 2021•42 min•Ep. 8
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,...
Apr 15, 2021•29 min•Ep. 7
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 ...
Apr 08, 2021•49 min•Ep. 6
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 ...
Mar 31, 2021•43 min•Ep. 5
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 ...
Mar 24, 2021•44 min•Ep. 4
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 ...
Mar 17, 2021•48 min•Ep. 3
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. Tim currently serves as Board Chair for the Central Indiana Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and has been Appointed by the Governor to the Stat...
Mar 11, 2021•47 min•Ep. 2
A Certified Economic Developer in Indiana, Jacob currently serves as a member of the Indiana Economic Development Association Legislative Committee, on the board of the International Center, and on the Town of Cicero Economic Development Committee. Jacob works at McGuire Sponsel: www.mcguiresponsel.com , which performs specialty advisory services that are related to tax and specializes in four areas: • Research and Development tax credits. • Cost Segregation • International Tax Arm - Internation...
Mar 03, 2021•26 min•Ep. 1
