EECO Asks Why Podcast

In this episode Dan Leeman shares his personal journey and provides insightful professional wisdom. Dan states that in life you should seek a mentor and at the same time be intentional about mentoring others.  He addresses workforce attrition as a hurdle and areas he sees that industry should respond. A highlight in his career was tied directly to an innovative solution that revolutionized safety...

To wrap up our amazing Women in Engineering series we asked Christine LaFave Grace to explore with us the idea of "now what?" Christine unpacks a ton of wisdom and insight on how the landscape is changing and what individuals as well as companies could do to create more positive strides moving forward. She shares ideas around diversity and inclusion that are thought provoking and actiona...

Megan Samford had one of the most heartfelt conversations we've experienced on EECO Asks Why. She shares her personal testimony on why she pursued her career path in security which is extremely moving. Her career has accelerated fast and after hearing her story you'll understand why. She has a heart for helping others and is always approaching each situation with empathy and compassion....

Amanda Elliott is pursuing her passion in the paper industry. Prior to recording Amanda was supporting the mill on the top of a 10 story crane! She's making it happen and loving every minute of it! In her story she shares her passion for engineering and how it led her to industry.  She's a natural story teller and brings truth to many myths out there when it comes to manufacturing. Pulp...

Linda Freeman fell in love with manufacturing after watching Dawn dish detergent being made. From there she found a wonderful opportunity to support industry across the country with Rockwell. She has a passion for supporting STEM programs and inspiring the next generation to pursue their dreams in engineering. Items such as volunteerism is something that often gets overlooked and she shares how th...

Mary Burgoon has a passion for manufacturing and inspiring others to consider industry. She speaks directly to the importance of finding mentors and how to network to further your career opportunities. She's had the opportunity to visit some of the most advanced manufacturing plants in the country and shares about items she's experienced that could ignite a fuse in the next great generat...

Rebecca Diederich is making a huge impact at NC State as an Energy Project Engineer. She shares with us how she got started in Energy and the opportunities that she took advantage of when they presented themselves. While at NC State she was able to get started thru an internship and that led to a full time role upon graduation at which she's continuing to grow.  She shares several resources t...

Molly Murphy talks with us about her passions in business.  Molly is the Senior Vice President of Eaton's Electrical Sector supporting North America. With such responsibility she is constantly trying to understanding the changing needs of the market. Molly shares about areas that others should consider when coming to industry and also the importance of building and caring for your personal ne...

Libbie Harrison is on the front lines and making it happen at Merck. She takes us through her personal journey to manufacturing and talks a lot about why she is so passionate about manufacturing. At her current company she supports life saving drugs and she shares how you should try to align your career with areas that you are passionate about to find complete fulfillment in your work. Libbie want...

Krista Beyhaut is making a tremendous impact in industry. Working with Siemens she supports many industries in achieving many of their automation goals. Krista shares with us her unique journey that involved supporting another industry at one point in her career and what she learned from that experience. She talked about several resources she recommends for those that want to gain other perspectiv...

Lauren Arnold is a rising star in engineering. She shares her story on how she chose engineering and why she loves the career path she's on.  Lauren offers great insight to those wanting to enter engineering and speaks to areas that impacted her directly.  She also provides ideas on areas to volunteer that truly help young women pursue their dreams of being an engineer one day.  She is poised...

Miranda Shope has one of the most interesting stories you'll hear. She's been in hands on roles inside manufacturing all the way to executive leadership in major corporations.  Miranda shares some of the areas she focuses on to keep moving forward and offers great insight to those aspiring to enter industry.  She's traveled the globe and shares some wonderful stories about how that...

What a season! We were blessed to have many wonderful guests and covered a multitude of topics. We'll recap some of the lessons learned with starting EECO Asks Why and give you a behind the scenes look at how things have evolved.  Upcoming in Season 2 we come out the gate with an amazing series that highlights Women in Engineering.  The guests we had for this series are sure to inspire and th...

Brian Logan is one of the most dynamic leaders in distribution. Brian shares his personal journey to industry and his passion for supporting others. He leads a highly talented group of sales professionals and walks thru areas that he focuses on for success. If you are in a leadership role or aspire to be Brian's insight will be beneficial.  He truly is one of our Heroes! Guest: Brian Logan ,...

Everyone has stress and with so much changing around us life can be hard. Zach White is the CEO of OACO and a powerful career coach. Zach shares deep insight to areas that you need to be aware of, items to lookout for and practical advice on how to adjust to keep moving forward. This idea episode is sure to inspire and challenge your thinking on how to go about your daily walk in your career.  Gue...

Kareem Josephs is a passionate engineer that is making a huge impact. In this episode you'll hear how Kareem's journey has unfolded and how his love of math has opened up a wonderful career path. For those that are considering engineering in their future Kareem's story brings insight and inspiration.  He is a true professional and one of our heroes! Guest: Kareem Josephs , Lead Powe...

Having a service provider that you can trust in the industrial world is key. In this conversation Daniel Vaughan discusses some of the services that industrial end users utilize to improve their process.  He highlights areas such as re-manufacturing and covers areas of concern such as grey market devices.  Another area that is reviewed is the importance of reporting and what you should expect from...

If you're considering a career in sales this conversation will provide great insight from one of our heroes.  Rich Barber is a leader in his field and strives to serve the market with excellence in everything he does. Rich gives great insight to how a career in sales has impacted him and where he finds the most fulfillment. This is full of inspiration and you will quickly hear why Rich is a h...

Industrial networks can be a confusing topic and for those that are new to industry learning the language is intimidating. Bill Medcalf is an expert in this space and breaks down the basics of industrial networks in this episode. Bill has a way of easily connecting the dots to what is important and painting a clear picture of networks in an industrial environment. After listening to Bill provide i...

In business the credit department is critical to success. Understanding customer needs and working directly with them is the world of a corporate credit manager. In this episode Donna Michell does a fabulous job of unpacking how her role impacts so many businesses and the pride she takes in helping others. Donna is an outstanding leader and her story is sure to inspire. Guest: Donna Michell Corpor...

Hear from one of the experts in intelligent MCC's about this game changing technology. Matt Hussey is on the front lines and in this episode he shares items end users should consider when evaluating this technology for their facilities and gives practical advice that you can act on. You may be surprised to hear some of the advancements and for the plant of tomorrow these are great items to un...

Justin Shover is a driven leader.  His passion is supporting and helping others develop their careers to find fulfillment. Justin reveals some of the areas he focuses on and how his journey from the military to industry has shaped him to the be the leader he is today. This conversation is full of insight and inspiration.  For those that are considering this industry for their careers Justin's...

Tim Shope walks us thru what is happening right now in industry as an effect of COVID-19. Things are evolving daily and Tim has solid insight to what has already changed and what we can expect from industry moving forward. This is a thought provoking episode that could help as you think thru the coming changes to industry and actions to consider to keep yourself and your work environment safe. Gue...

Matthew walks us thru his journey as a young engineer in industry. He has a passion for learning and pushes himself daily for growth. Automation excites Matthew and if you're new to industry you'll appreciate his approach to learning and his unique perspective on how he meets challenges head on. His story is sure to inspire and he is absolutely one of our Heroes! Guest: Matthew Simmons C...

There are two predominant protocols that we hear about in industry. Ethernet IP and Profinet both have their strengths and areas of influence. In this episode our local expert K Sorsenginh goes thru some great points to consider. Check it out and see who comes away the champ of protocols! Guest: K Sorsenginh Solution Architect Host: Chris Grainger . Executive Producer: Adam Sheets . Audio Engineer...