Construction Employers Podcast

Opioids impact both the overall mental health and wellbeing of the workforce as well as company performance. The construction industry has been adversely impacted by the nation’s ongoing opioid crisis. Today we sat down with Cal Beyer from SAFE Projects to discuss this topic, resources available and how to get help if you need it.   If you or someone you know is suffering with addiction, please re...

On this episode, special guest host Jayson Richardson sat down with Keith Laschinger and AC Fenderson from Cleveland Builds and Jim Mulgrew from Max Hayes High School to discuss the connection between the construction program at Max Hayes High School and Cleveland Builds. 

Myra Rosario sits down with Executive Director of Cleveland Builds Keith Laschinger to discuss program updates from the first quarter of 2024. 

Myra Rosario sits down with CEA’s Safety Director, Kent Crytzer, to recap the safety initiatives from first quarter of 2024, including Safety Day and OSHA Reporting Requirements. 

Myra Rosario, Lead of CEA’s Communications Team, sat down with the new Director of Member Engagement, Jackie Ruhlin to discuss her career, highlights of the first quarter 2024, and what’s new at CEA! 

Myra Rosario sits down with CEA’s Executive Vice President Glen Shumate to recap the first quarter of 2024. Glen shares with us updates on the ACE Mentor Program, Contractors Assistance Association (CAA), education series, and advocacy efforts.  

Meet CEA Member, Ariane Kirkpatrick, CEO of the AKA Team, as she joins us to discuss her career, core values and navigating construction ownership while working in her many other businesses. Take a listen.

On this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Senior Vice President of the Gilbane Building Company, Kyle Merrill. He shares with us his career and achievements, as well as news and upcoming projects at Gilbane. 

The ACE Mentorship Program is designed to build a diverse talent pipeline for the union construction industry. The Cleveland chapter currently finished their strategic plan for 2024-2026. In this episode, Glen Shumate sits down with Janus Small and Matt Danis to talk about the program’s initiatives and events for this coming year and beyond. 

Andy Trares and Sarah Edelman joined us on today’s show to share the mission and work of the May Dugan Center in Cleveland, which helps people to enrich and enhance their lives and community. The May Dugan Center is a lifeline for over 20,000 individuals and families who need effective and meaningful programs that will improve their lives and their communities. Website - Home | May Dugan Center  ...

CEA Department heads come together to recap the wins for 2023 and talk about the strategic plan for 2024.  Take a listen.  Glen Shumate - Glen Shumate | LinkedIn   Executive Vice President, CEA  Executive Director, ACE Mentor Cleveland  Executive Director, CAA  Kent Crytzer - Kent J. Crytzer, CSP | LinkedIn   Director of Safety, CEA  Keith Laschinger - Keith Laschinger | LinkedIn   Executive Direc...

On this episode, we sat down with the Toledo area OSHA Director, Todd Jensen to discuss news and updates for the region. CEA’s Safety Director, Kent Crytzer also gives us a preview of what’s on the agenda for the 2024 Safety Day . 

On today’s episode of the Construction Employers Podcast, we sat down with Contractors Assistance Association leadership, Adrian Maldonado, Kathryn Hall and Glen Shumate to discuss the initiatives accomplished in 2023 and what’s in store for 2024!  GUESTS Adrian Maldonado Kathryn Hall Glen Shumate CONTRACTORS ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATION Website LinkedIn

John A. Gambill, Partner at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, discusses terms in Ohio construction contracts contractors should beware of. LinkedIn Website Email: jgambill@taftlaw.com Phone: 614-334-6114

Listen in as Chris Halapy and Matt Danis of Shook Construction tell the Shook story and describe the 97-year-old company's mission, vision and values. LinkedIn Chris Halapy | LinkedIn   Matthew Danis, MBA, CPSM | LinkedIn   Shook Construction  Episode #19, November 2019 (Shook's Mission Trip to Bolivia)

Elise Nagy (Turner Construction) and Tom FitzGerald (Precision Environmental), Chair and Vice-Chair of CEA's Future Executives Committee , talk with Tim Linville and Myra Rosario about their involvement with and questions about CEA. Elise Nagy Tom FitzGerald

On this episode, we sit down with the President of Next Generation Construction , Shakorie Davis . Shak shares with us his personal success story – from growing up on E. 55th & Woodland to becoming a successful contractor and business owner. Listen as Shak talks about how he built his company, different projects, his family, inclusion initiatives, the value of engaging in an industry associati...

Today we sat down with Trevor and Morgen Cost who each serve on CEA's Board of Directors . They are both successful construction owners and Building Excellence Award winners! Take a listen to learn more about their personal and business successes, lessons learned and important involvement with CEA and the community. LinkedIn Morgen Trevor Websites Cleveland Building Restoration Total Roofing...

In this episode, Tim Linville lays out CEA's five long-range planning initiatives and give a progress update on the Association's effort to start a new Bachelors and Masters degree program in construction management at Cleveland State University. CSU CM Program

OSHA Cleveland Area Director, Howard Eberts , joins Tim Linville and Myra Rosario to discuss the Fall National Emphasis Program (NEP) and Heat Stress initiative along with other news on safety happening in the Cleveland region.  OSHA Website Heat Illness Prevention Campaign Fall Prevention Trenching Workers Memorial Day

Listen in as Tari Rivera , President and founder of Regency Construction Services , describes her career in construction and journey towards success as a business founder and owner. Tari serves as Vice-Chair of the CEA Board of Directors and on the Board of Cleveland Builds. She is a past Chair of ACE Mentor Cleveland and has been very active promoting construction careers to young women and girls...

Drew Salyer is a driving force in the world of regulations. With over two decades of experience in the industry, he has successfully navigated the complex landscape of Department of Transportation (DOT) and Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) regulations. His deep understanding of these regulations, combined with his strategic leadership, has helped countless companies streamline their oper...

CEA's lobbyists, Paul Kudlak and Chris Sinagra, talk about how contractors can benefit from and get involved with CEA's legislative advocacy efforts and current issues. Co-Hosts: Glen Shumate & Myra Rosario

On this episode of the Construction Employers Podcast, Cleveland Builds’ Executive Director, Keith Laschinger, and Director of Mentoring and Placement, AC Fenderson, talk with Michelle Rose, Executive Director of Ohio Means Jobs Cleveland-Cuyahoga County. Listen in on the conversation about the latest news on what the City of Cleveland is doing in workforce development and Cleveland Builds' r...

Listen in as CEA's Glen Shumate and Myra Rosario speak with Latoya Smith, Danielle Acosta, and Tracie Cleveland of DNA Rising .  Four veterans are now in a safe and renovated home in Forest Grove thanks to the philanthropic efforts of a group called DNA Rising. CEA and other community partners came together to help DNA Rising with their mission of providing this permanent housing for single m...