Tradeswork: The Rocky Mountain MCA Podcast

On this episode of Tradeswork: The Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association Podcast, we welcome Kelly Caufield, Executive Director of Common Sense Institute , a non-partisan research organization dedicated to the protection and promotion of Colorado’s economy. Kelly is the key management leader of CSI and oversees the administration, strategic plan, and programming for the organization. K...

On this episode of Tradeswork: The Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association Podcast, we welcome Sean Wyatt, Business Manager for Plumbers Local 3, which has a company to fit your needs. Whether it is an old garbage disposal to be replaced or a new state-of-the-art hospital being built, Plumbers Local 3 has the companies of choice. All of their companies are registered with the state of Co...

On this episode of Tradeswork: The Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association Podcast, we welcome Sarabeth Gandara, Preconstruction Manager for U.S. Engineering , a full-service mechanical contractor committed to providing solutions for the life of your facility. Their innovative thinkers and expert collaborators combine over 125 years of expertise to help your facility evolve throughout ge...

On this episode of Tradeswork: The Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association Podcast, we welcome Rusty Birdsell, a 4th year apprentice, and Apprenticeship Council President for Denver Pipefitters Local 208 . Denver Pipefitters Local 208 is all about providing the best labor force in Colorado. They pride themselves on providing the best training programs in the state. Here are some of the q...

On this episode of Tradeswork: The Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association Podcast, we welcome founders of Brandeberry McKenna Public Affairs , Jennifer Brandeberry and Julie McKenna. They describe themselves this way: "Politics are always changing – every four years, every two years, every day. This is no truer than in Colorado. From term limits to substantial campaign finance reforms,...

On this episode of Tradeswork: The Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association Podcast, we welcome Liz Peetz, Vice President of Government Affairs for the Colorado Association of Realtors ,the state’s largest professional, voluntary, non-profit, real estate trade association that is dedicated to serving more than 30,000 REALTOR® members across the state. These agents are also members of 30 l...

On this episode of Tradeswork: The Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association Podcast, we welcome Robin Wise, President and CEO of Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain, Inc . which is part of the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to motivating kids for future career success, self-sufficiency, and financial acumen. They accomplish this through a huge network of stellar volunteers who share th...

On this episode of Tradeswork: The Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association Podcast, we welcome Lisa Hough, President and CEO of Adams County Regional Economic Partnership (AC-REP). As a public/private, nonprofit economic development organization, AC-REP serves the Greater Adams County region, its 10 municipalities, more than 10,000 companies, and just over a half a million residents by w...

On this episode of Tradeswork: The Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association Podcast, we welcome Greg Friess, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Murphy . Since 1907, Murphy has set the standard for mechanical and industrial construction, and engineering, providing clients throughout the United States with high quality, timely execution, excellent value and fair price. We're also...

On this episode of Tradeswork: The Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association Podcast, we welcome Jason Gaulden, 2022 Education Fellow at Common Sense Institute and Partner at Oak Rose Group , a strategy consulting firm specializing in education, workforce development, and economic mobility. Jason has spent his professional career working at the intersection of the business and nonprofit se...

On this episode of Tradeswork: The Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association Podcast, we welcome Rick Goodmay, Director of Client Relations at Industrial Contractors/Management , Inc, or ICM for short. ICM's mission is as follows: "The employees of ICM commit to safely delivering the finest quality industrial construction projects, on time and on budget." Here are some of the questions you...

On this episode of Tradeswork: The Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association Podcast, we welcome Tim Laupert of Milwaukee Tool . Since the company began in 1924, Milwaukee Tool has led the industry in developing innovative solutions that deliver increased productivity and unmatched durability for professional construction users. Here are some of the questions you can expect to be answered...

On this episode of Tradeswork: The Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association Podcast, we welcome Evelyn Lim , Common Sense Institute's 2022 Mike A. Leprino Fellow & 2021 Terry J. Stevinson Fellow. Evelyn is the Director of Policy and Research at the American Cornerstone Institute.  She was most recently the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Regional Administrator for Regi...

On this episode of Tradeswork: The Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association Podcast, we welcome Bernardo Villaruel, a 4th year apprentice who is a member of UA Local 208 and works for American Mechanical Services (AMS) , whose mission is to provide quality workmanship for a fair price. Their intent is to honor all of their commitments and to strive for 100% customer satisfaction. AMS is a...

On this episode of Tradeswork: The Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association Podcast, we welcome political commentators and analysts Kelly Maher and James Mejia. They discuss their biggest takeaways from the recently adjourned Colorado legislative session including the largest budget ever passed, how actions during this session will impact the skilled trades, achievements for social outcom...

On this episode of Tradeswork: The Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association Podcast, we welcome Brodie Arndt, Board President for Rocky Mountain MCA and Vice President of Colorado Manufacturing and Logistics for Murphy Company . Since 1907, Murphy has set the standard for mechanical and industrial construction, and engineering, providing clients throughout the United States with high qual...

On this episode of Tradeswork: The Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association Podcast, we welcome Brittney Alvarado, an electrical apprentice with IBEW Local Union 68. For more than 120 years, Journeyman and Apprentice Electricians of IBEW Local 68 have helped the counties of Adams, Arapahoe , Boulder, Broomfield , Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Eagle, Gilpin, Jefferson, Lake, Larimer, Logan...

On this episode of Tradeswork: The Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association Podcast, we welcome Sue Russell (right), Colorado Service Sales Manager at Tolin Mechanical Systems , and Crystal Ackerman (left), Service Sales Representative also at Tolin Mechanical Systems. Tolin Mechanical specializes in energy efficient HVAC Solutions for clients throughout the Southwest, including Colorado...

On this episode of Tradeswork: The Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association Podcast, we welcome Jake Schainost, a 5th year apprentice who works for American Mechanical Services (AMS) , whose mission is to provide quality workmanship for a fair price. Their intent is to honor all of their commitments and to strive for 100% customer satisfaction. AMS is a privately owned family of companies...

On this episode of Tradeswork: The Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association Podcast, we welcome Travis James, a 4th year apprentice at UA Local 192 in Cheyenne, WY. Travis, interviewed from the hospital shortly after the birth of his second child, shares with us his journey from traveling rockstar (seriously!) to plumbing apprentice. Here are some of the questions you can expect to be ans...

On this episode of Tradeswork: The Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association Podcast, we welcome Moise Kombo a 3rd year apprentice at Plumbers Local Union 3 . Plumbers Local #3 has a company to fit your needs. Whether it is an old garbage disposal to be replaced or a new state-of-the-art hospital being built, we are the companies of choice. All of Local 3's companies are registered with th...

On this episode of Tradeswork: The Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association Podcast, we welcome Nate Nicodemus, Project Manager at Falcon Plumbing Heating and Mechanical in Grand Junction. Nate has worked for Falcon Plumbing Heating and Mechanical for 22 years and has a remarkable breadth of experience that spans his career. Here are some of the questions you can expect to be answered on...

On this episode of Tradeswork: The Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association Podcast, we welcome Colorado Speaker of the House, Representative Alec Garnett . Speaker Garnett represents Colorado House District 2, and is term-limited this year. He joins the show for a lively discussion about the current legislative term. Here are some of the questions you can expect to be answered on this sh...

On this episode of Tradeswork: The Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association Podcast, we welcome Nathan Cooper, Executive Director of The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) Colorado Chapter . SMACNA Colorado represents over 50 Contractor Members and 25 Associate Members who manufacture and supply our Contractors with equipment and materials. Nathan...

On this episode of Tradeswork: The Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association Podcast, we welcome Niki Anema, a 4th Year Apprentice with United Association of Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 145 . Local #145 is extremely proud to be a productive member of Western Colorado and the Grand Junction business community. Their jurisdiction is the entire Western Slope from the middle of the Rocky Moun...