Construction Presidents Club

In this episode, we sit down with Justin Tedesco to explore a side of construction that is often misunderstood but critically important: pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMBs). As the second generation leading this division at Tedesco Construction Services, Justin shares how PEMBs are reshaping timelines, reducing waste, and offering single-source accountability that traditional builds often strug...

In this episode, Ryan Goddard, COO of SD Builders & Construction, shares how his team is delivering ambitious work in one of the most complex and fast-paced construction markets in the world: New York City. He explains how SD Builders approaches projects with simplicity, speed, and clarity, avoiding the trap of overengineering. Ryan breaks down how design-build fits into the NYC market, why kn...

What does it take to bridge design, construction, and the human experience of the workplace? In this episode, Jamie Trevett sits down with Jim Beale , who brings over 30 years of experience across design, engineering, pharmaceuticals, and workplace delivery. Jim shares how his career evolved from drafting on paper to leading integrated design-build projects that transform how people work every day...

Renee Guerrieri ’s introduction to construction started in the passenger seat, riding around with her dad as he pointed out toll booths he had built. Today, she leads LoDuca Associates Inc. as President and CEO, bringing decades of experience, quiet clarity, and a people-first mindset to every project and partnership. In Episode 8 of The Construction Presidents Club, Renee shares how she built her...

This is one you will want to catch. We are joined by Steve Phifer, Executive Vice President at Rodgers Builders, Inc., who takes us inside the world of healthcare construction. Imagine building on five sides of a hospital during hurricane season, all while keeping emergency rooms fully operational. From vertical expansions and modular strategies to risk registers and real-world leadership, this ep...

Tricia Kagerer , EVP of Risk Management at Jordan Foster Construction, has built a career redefining what safety and leadership can look like in construction. As Executive Vice President of Risk Management at Jordan Foster Construction, she has led from the front, blending compliance with culture, and accountability with empathy. In this episode, Tricia shares how psychological safety, strong lead...

Chris Caputo doesn’t just build projects. He builds teams, trust, and culture that lasts. In this episode, Chris joins us for a straight-talking conversation about what leadership in construction really looks like. He shares the moments that shaped his approach, from being challenged by his own team to setting the tone on site through consistency and care. We dig into: ✔ The link between leadershi...

Pam Donaldson never planned on a career in construction. At 32, she walked away from a business and started over, taking an entry-level role in an industry she knew little about. Today, she is the VP of Community Development at Gordon Highlander, where she champions trade partner relationships and creates programs that empower the next generation. In this episode of Construction Presidents Club ,...

Fredrick Redd is not just a leader in infrastructure; he is a force across disciplines. As VP of Operations at PACO Group, he has overseen some of the most high-stakes capital programs in the United States. He was the first PMO Director at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. He has shaped program delivery models at scale. And beyond the hard hat, he is a classically trained baritone who...

What happens when a 22-year-old political science grad walks onto a job site and decides to do drywall differently? In this episode, Mikki Paradis, founder of one of North Carolina’s top drywall companies, shares her journey from outsider to industry leader. She dives into what it took to be taken seriously as a young woman in construction, how collaboration became her competitive edge, and why sh...

In this debut episode of Construction Presidents Club , Jamie Trevett sits down with Ben Thomas, Director of Apprenticeship Recruitment & Training at Ascension Property Services, and a former fire service veteran with a sharp eye for leadership done right. Ben brings powerful insights from his time in emergency services and explains how those lessons now shape his approach to developing future...