Podcast71: Recent Episodes
Elizabeth Wheeler
Welcome to Podcast71 a show for the people who make Parksite what it is every day. I'm your host Elizabeth Wheeler. As you know, we have been to every location we have across the country in the last few months on our 50th birthday listening tour and we don't want that dialog to end. So, take a listen to our show this fall and send us your thoughts at EWheeler@parksite.com, you never know we may feature your works or audio clip on our next episode.
Did you know Parksite offers 80 top-brand product lines? It makes us a leader in building materials and we're always on the lookout for the latest innovations. Our newest gem is the Outdure aluminum deck framing system, which is a game-changer by offering a sustainable alternative to traditional lumber. The person behind this innovative company is Craig Fountain who is touring many of our sites, meeting with colleagues, and demonstrating his product. In this episode, you'll hear all about Outdure's QuickBuild aluminum deck framing, how it works, and how it fits into Parksite's portfolio of products.
Our new eCommerce site is a major success, delighting both new and loyal customers with the convenience of browsing our entire inventory and pricing online—no phone calls required. Curious about how we created this cutting-edge platform and how it’s setting us up for success? In this episode, you'll hear from Jeff Engelbrecht, our Director of Information Technology Applications, and Keirstan Kure, our eCommerce Manager, as they unveil the behind-the-scenes process of building and launching our modern eCommerce site.
Imagine the hustle and bustle of our warehouses, where products flow in and out at lightning speed. Logistics here is a high-stakes dance to satisfy our customer's demands and to help make our company profitable. Albany, New York, stands out with its specialized hub for Atlantic Plywood's small parts, components that are vital in completing projects. In this episode, you'll meet Scott Keller, our Hub Operations Coordinator, who explains why the hub is so successful and how the team in Albany "keeps things rockin' and rollin'."
Predicting what's hot in construction is like grabbing feathers in a gusty wind—tough, but not impossible. Enter Zonda, a company that serves as a Sherlock Holmes for our industry. Parksite gains an edge with input from Zonda, who are experts in data analysis and problem-solving. In this episode, you'll hear from our CEO Ron Heitzman and Zonda's Todd Tomalak, who discuss the potential for a "golden age of remodeling." Listen to what's driving this optimism, and learn of the roadblocks we have to navigate.
Just like any business, Parksite faces threats from cyber criminals trying to hack into our systems. One major tactic they use is phishing emails, which can look legit but start causing trouble within 11 seconds once opened. Our IT team is always on the lookout for these threats. But what exactly do they do to keep our business safe? As we kick off season 3 of Podcast 71, you'll meet one of our Cyber Superheroes, Scott Ummel, Service Desk Analyst and Cyber Security Specialist. Scott tells us not to freak out if we open a phishing email and shares the one crucial thing we shouldn't do if it happens.
Forget what you know about grandma's countertops! Corian is stepping up its game, especially as we celebrate Parksite's 50th anniversary partnering with DuPont Corian. Join us for two fun episodes diving into our journey from the start to becoming market leaders. In this episode, meet our Corian aficionados, Jessica Calabrese, Market Development Manager, Surfaces and Jennifer Shilling, Building Solutions Specialist. They'll spill the beans on our lasting customer relationships and dish out the latest Corian design trends. Tune in for a blend of history, innovation, and a sprinkle of countertop charm!
Ever wondered what Wrigley Field, Universal Studios, Disney, The White House, and 10 airports have in common? They all sparkle thanks to Parksite's Corian magic! Our journey with DuPont spans five decades, beginning with a deal sealed over whiskey at "Uncle Andy's Cow Palace." Back then, Corian was a mystery, but today, it's a cornerstone of our success. Join us for two lively episodes celebrating our 50-year partnership with DuPont Corian. Hear from George Pattee, our Chair of the Board, who unloaded the first Corian truck, George Deichmueller, Director of Interior Surfaces, and Dave Gerali, our Corian fabricator extraordinaire. Let's raise a toast to innovation, collaboration, and Parksite's market leadership!
What connects 400,000 miles, 15-hour workdays, and $85 million dollars? These figures highlight the significance of our Baltimore division, ranking as our third largest nationwide. In this segment, you'll meet two integral members of our team who contribute to Baltimore's exceptional success. Asia Hollman, one of Parksite's two female drivers, adeptly juggles her time between the road and raising twins. Meanwhile, Steve Sheavly, a warehouse associate, fondly refers to Parksite as his "second family" and reveals his past as a professional wrestler. Together, they exemplify the shared respect and commitment to excellence at Parksite.
Podcast 71 takes you to the center of the action at the Executive Summit of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors in Washington, D.C., gaining insights into the industry's pressing challenges and innovative strategies aimed at nurturing Parksite's resilience and growth. NAW advocates on our behalf, engaging with members of Congress, Senators, and policymakers to ensure they're informed about matters crucial to Parksite. In this episode, meet Brian Wild, Chief Government Relations Officer of NAW, who plays a crucial role in amplifying Parksite's voice on federal rules and regulations.
Parksite leads the way in innovation. In our supply chain, we're introducing voice-directed work in our warehouses, drawing interest from companies eager to emulate our approach. In technology, we're exploring new avenues that could propel us toward achieving $1 billion in sales. Meanwhile, in human resources, our focus remains on attracting and retaining top talent. This innovative spirit positions Parksite as a leader among companies attending the Executive Summit of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors in Washington, D.C., where Podcast 71 presents a special series of episodes. In this installment, you'll hear from three of our dynamic leaders – Jim Coulter, Vice President of Supply Chain; Chief Information Officer Mike Knezevich; and Chris Swenson, Vice President of Human Resources – as they share their insights from the summit.
Companies like Parksite are experiencing a notable uptick in mergers and acquisitions. So are there any tips we can take to make Parksite even stronger in the industry? Questions like those are why Podcast 71 is at the Executive Summit of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors in Washington, D.C. In this episode, meet John Peter, NAW's Chief Corporate Relations Officer, who talks about how Parksite is a big deal as a member of the NAW.
Podcast 71 takes you to the Executive Summit of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors in Washington, D.C., where the repeated calls for "George, George, George" signify the high demand for our very own George Pattee. George holds pivotal roles as both Parksite's Board Chairman and a respected former Board Chair of NAW. His presence at the Summit commands widespread admiration, indicative of his significant influence within the organization. In this episode, we reconnect with George as he attends his 40th NAW event, amidst a multitude of admirers seeking his insights and counsel.
Podcast 71 provides a virtual journey to the Executive Summit of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors in Washington, D.C., where valuable insights into industry challenges and progressive strategies are shared to fortify Parksite's resilience and growth. With a keen focus on championing solutions and technologies beneficial to the $8 trillion wholesaler-distributor sector, NAW actively advocates on our behalf. In this episode, Adam Eisenberg, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at NAW, offers perspectives on Parksite's integral position within the organization's success.
Consider the concept of a "to-don't" list alongside our typical "to-do" lists. This notion emerges as a noteworthy takeaway from the Executive Summit of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors in Washington, D.C. Podcast 71 brings you this special series of episodes dedicated to providing firsthand insights from the Summit floor. In this episode, you'll gain insights from three of our leaders: CEO Ron Heitzman, Bob Higgins, Senior Vice President of Sales, and Simon Clark, Sales Operations Manager from Garner, North Carolina. These leaders are actively engaged in reshaping the sales culture at Parksite, demonstrating proactive commitment to innovation and growth.
Podcast 71 transports you to the Executive Summit of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors in Washington, D.C., offering insights into the pressing industry challenges and innovative strategies aimed at fostering Parksite's growth as a resilient entity. In this episode, meet Eric Hoplin, the CEO of NAW, who highlights Parksite as a standout among the association's 30,000 member companies, underscoring its significance in his esteem.
In the realm of colors, navigating countless shades demands exceptional skill. Fortunately, our team boasts 10 dedicated technicians tirelessly crafting and harmonizing colors for our clientele day in and day out. Join us in this episode as we introduce Mike Bein, Wood Coatings Product Manager, and Beth Falardeau, Wood Coatings Specialist, both integral figures at Atlantic Plywood. Together, they illuminate their roles and underscore the pivotal role their expertise plays in delivering unparalleled customer satisfaction.
2023 has been "nothing short of amazing" at Parksite and, as employee-owners, we all played an important role in our record setting sales. To service our customers, we ran 25,000 routes and logged more than 6 million miles, that's the equivalent of 25 trips to the Moon! Much credit goes to our warehouse workers, who make up a third of our dedicated workforce. In this episode, we hear from Jim Coulter, Vice President of Supply Chain, who looks back at 2023 and shares how we'll be adding innovation to our 22 locations in the year ahead.
What a year for all of us at Parksite! Call it a rebuilding year or a year we hit the reset button, but we succeeded because you, our employee-owners, who were open to stepping out of your comfort zones and finding new ways to do your job at every one of our 22 locations in the United States. In this episode, we hear from our leadership, CEO Ron Heitzman and Senior Vice President of Sales Bob Higgins, who talk about how we spent 2023 investing in our people, finding new ways to sell, new ways to talk about our products, and new ways to exceed customer demands.
Have you noticed the new faces working at Parkiste? They're all part of a record-breaking year where we hired more than 300 new employees, almost one a day, at our 22 locations. It took sifting through thousands of resumes and interviewing hundreds of applicants. In this episode, meet Alex Wolfe and Ben Ziegler, two Parksite Human Resources Recruiters, who let us in on their secrets to hiring the perfect match for our employee-owned company.
The goal of our marketing team is to get people's attention, whether it's how we design customer testimonials used by our sales teams or the flyers promoting the "Ugly Sweater Contest" to get us through the holidays. In this episode, meet Parksite's Marketing Specialist Andrea Vollmer, who often turns to her love of pop culture to find inspiration for our marketing messages.
When Parksite became employee-owned, there were just 22 employees who bought 75% of the company. It was a scary moment for them, as they put their trust in one another to grow the company and our employee stock ownership plan, or ESOP. Today we have nearly 700 employee-owners who benefit from the vision of those Parksite pioneers. One of those pioneers is George Pattee, Parksite Chairman of the Board who has worked here for 51 years. As Employee Ownership Month comes to an end, we conclude our 4-part series on ESOPs with stories of what it took for the company to become successful.
As part-owners of Parksite, we all benefit from the company's employee stock ownership plan, or ESOP. But how did it all get started and did our leaders think our retirement benefit would ever become so successful? We continue our 4-part series recognizing Employee Ownership Month, and get those answers from John Morrisroe, Parksite Founder, and Randy Bishop, Parksite Board Member for nearly 24 years.
We're proud of how Parksite stands out as a leader among employee-owned companies. Since we became employee-owned, we've worked hard to protect and promote ESOPs, so all of us can build a retirement nest egg. As we continue our 4-part series recognizing Employee Ownership Month, we meet two of our employee-owners, Jill Ferdinand, Building Solutions Specialist and Cliff Giger, Outside Sales Manager, who are just back from Washington, D.C. where they lobbied and educated lawmakers about the benefits of our ESOP.
All across Parksite, we hear undeniable benefits of how being an employee-owned company, or ESOP, has changed our co-workers' lives. One driver, with 30+ years at Parksite, has a substantial retirement fund as a result of our ESOP. And he's not alone. About 14 million Americans are in ESOPs, which hold about $1.4 trillion in equity. Companies are more successful with an ESOP than they would be without one. They grow faster, they're more innovative, and they make more money. Everyone wins, including the communities and customers we serve. But not everyone knows how ESOPs work. So with October being "Employee-Ownership Month," we're devoting four episodes to ESOPs. In this episode, we start from the beginning and learn "ESOP 101" from Parksite CEO Ron Heitzman and our Vice President of Human Resources Chris Swenson. In the coming weeks, we'll continue our series where you'll learn about our lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill to protect ESOPs, get a Board member's perspective, and learn why ESOPs matter.
Did you know Parksite was at the forefront of Tyvek's innovative start? Today, Tyvek accounts for more than $135 million in our sales. In this episode, get to know Parksite's Senior Certified Tyvek Specialist Steve Fleming, who works with clients as a trusted advisor. Instead of talking about the cost with clients, Steve asks, "we're literally building your home, do you really want to save money on your weather barrier?"
You may not see them but behind the scenes, our Financial Analysis Team works with every department to help grow our shareholder value. In this episode, meet Financial Planning and Analysis Manager Sarah Zambori, who is excited by the prospect of Parksite reaching $1 billion in sales. Sarah describes how her team's curiosity leads to questions, which leads to more profits.
Our company culture is unique. Being an ESOP spread out across 22 locations, we have a tight bond where employees are encouraged to think and act as co-owners. But as our company grows, it's important to have a strong Human Resources team that engages our employees, recruits great workers, and helps resolve personnel issues respectfully. In this episode, meet our new Vice President of Human Resources Chris Swenson, who describes what attracted him to Parksite and how he sees his role.
Ever have an idea to make Parksite run more smoothly? Well, we have a plan for you! We've been training colleagues in Six Sigma, a program that brings teams together, gives employees a voice, and helps tackle problems that seem unsolvable. In this episode, Rich Reid, Regional Logistics Manager out of Baltimore, describes how Six Sigma works and how it makes our jobs more productive and fulfilling.
Get to know ParksitePROs, our on-call team of building product specialists who can answer any question from a client. In this episode, you'll meet Jennifer Vivian, Parksite's Marketing Manager, who describes how ParksitePROs works, the innovative ways we're engaging with clients, and in what region the program will soon be expanding.
Ever wonder how we collect $100 million from our 9,000 clients? In this episode, you'll meet two of our Credit Managers, Chad Fradenburg with Parksite and Michelle MacCuish with Atlantic Plywood, who reveal how teamwork turns sales into money.
One way to keep us all connected, while working in 22 locations, is through our employee group, Connect 71. In this episode, you'll meet Jenny Puckett, Learning and Development Specialist, who gives us a sneak peak into fun events planned for the rest of the year.
Our 22 warehouses, and all the associates working in them, are critical to our success. In this episode, let's meet Alex Jackson, a warehouse associate in Portland, Maine who grew up on a family cattle farm and describes the challenges and successes of working in the warehouse.
Welcome to Podcast71 a show for the people who make Parksite what it is everyday. Did you know that Parksite works with approximately 58 different manufacturers? Dupont, Formica, WindsorONE and many more. Every one of these products is unique in the marketplace. Today we speak with John Lenz, product manager for our Portfolio71 line. We welcome your thoughts at EWheeler@parksite.com, you never know we may feature your words or audio clip on our next episode. Thanks for listening!
Welcome to Podcast71 a show for the people who make Parksite what it is everyday. Did you know that if you bought it, a truck brought it? I'm your host Elizabeth Wheeler and this week I'm joined by Rob Lancette, a proud Parksite driver from Syracuse, NY. We welcome your thoughts at EWheeler@parksite.com, you never know we may feature your words or audio clip on our next episode. Thanks for listening!
Welcome Parksite at IBS (The NAHB International Builders’ Show). In this mini-series of eight episodes, we bring our employee owners to IBS to experience the energy, excitement and relevance of what we do everyday. This series is meant to explain the what and why of IBS - (1) what the show provides from the latest in products, innovations, design trends and education and (2) why we invest time and money and why a builder attends. We will get the inside story from our associates, suppliers, advisors, educators, and key clients.Some additional background on IBS:- The NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) is organized, produced, and managed exclusively by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).- NAHB is a Washington, DC-based trade association whose mission is to enhance the climate for housing and the building industry. Founded in 1942, NAHB serves the needs of more than 140,000 members, who include home builders, re-modelers and suppliers of building materials, as well as professionals in new home financing, sales and marketing, and building products and services.- Parksite has been involved with NAHB since the late 70s early 80’s when Tyvek was just coming to market.- IBS is organized by NAHB and is the largest light construction building industry trade show in the United States. It is the only event of its kind, focusing specifically on the needs, concerns, and opportunities that face home builders. First show in 1944, became the International Show in 1998. - From its early start, the show has grown to attract more than 100,000 attendees, making it one of the largest conventions in the country. As such, the show has alternated its location since 2003 between the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida and the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada (two of the United States' largest convention centers).- Since 2014, the International Builders' Show has been co-located with the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), with the combined shows branded as Design & Construction Week. In 2023, the National Hardware Show will be co-dated with Design & Construction Week in Las Vegas.- With Anticipated 85,000-plus attendees expected to visit the more than 1,300 exhibitors in 2023, it’s the largest annual gathering of the residential design and construction industry in the world.- The annual IBS offers attendees more than 100 education sessions during the three-day event. Programs cover topics on housing industry concerns including economic trends, business opportunities and new markets, technology, high performance building, sales and marketing, construction methods, business management, legal issues, government regulation, architecture, design, community planning and more.- IBS is a ‘space’ for anyone in the home building industry.
Welcome Parksite at IBS (The NAHB International Builders’ Show). In this mini-series of eight episodes, we bring our employee owners to IBS to experience the energy, excitement and relevance of what we do everyday. This series is meant to explain the what and why of IBS - (1) what the show provides from the latest in products, innovations, design trends and education and (2) why we invest time and money and why a builder attends. We will get the inside story from our associates, suppliers, advisors, educators, and key clients.Some additional background on IBS:- The NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) is organized, produced, and managed exclusively by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).- NAHB is a Washington, DC-based trade association whose mission is to enhance the climate for housing and the building industry. Founded in 1942, NAHB serves the needs of more than 140,000 members, who include home builders, re-modelers and suppliers of building materials, as well as professionals in new home financing, sales and marketing, and building products and services.- Parksite has been involved with NAHB since the late 70s early 80’s when Tyvek was just coming to market.- IBS is organized by NAHB and is the largest light construction building industry trade show in the United States. It is the only event of its kind, focusing specifically on the needs, concerns, and opportunities that face home builders. First show in 1944, became the International Show in 1998. - From its early start, the show has grown to attract more than 100,000 attendees, making it one of the largest conventions in the country. As such, the show has alternated its location since 2003 between the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida and the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada (two of the United States' largest convention centers).- Since 2014, the International Builders' Show has been co-located with the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), with the combined shows branded as Design & Construction Week. In 2023, the National Hardware Show will be co-dated with Design & Construction Week in Las Vegas.- With Anticipated 85,000-plus attendees expected to visit the more than 1,300 exhibitors in 2023, it’s the largest annual gathering of the residential design and construction industry in the world.- The annual IBS offers attendees more than 100 education sessions during the three-day event. Programs cover topics on housing industry concerns including economic trends, business opportunities and new markets, technology, high performance building, sales and marketing, construction methods, business management, legal issues, government regulation, architecture, design, community planning and more.- IBS is a ‘space’ for anyone in the home building industry.
Welcome Parksite at IBS (The NAHB International Builders’ Show). In this mini-series of eight episodes, we bring our employee owners to IBS to experience the energy, excitement and relevance of what we do everyday. This series is meant to explain the what and why of IBS - (1) what the show provides from the latest in products, innovations, design trends and education and (2) why we invest time and money and why a builder attends. We will get the inside story from our associates, suppliers, advisors, educators, and key clients.Some additional background on IBS:- The NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) is organized, produced, and managed exclusively by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).- NAHB is a Washington, DC-based trade association whose mission is to enhance the climate for housing and the building industry. Founded in 1942, NAHB serves the needs of more than 140,000 members, who include home builders, re-modelers and suppliers of building materials, as well as professionals in new home financing, sales and marketing, and building products and services.- Parksite has been involved with NAHB since the late 70s early 80’s when Tyvek was just coming to market.- IBS is organized by NAHB and is the largest light construction building industry trade show in the United States. It is the only event of its kind, focusing specifically on the needs, concerns, and opportunities that face home builders. First show in 1944, became the International Show in 1998. - From its early start, the show has grown to attract more than 100,000 attendees, making it one of the largest conventions in the country. As such, the show has alternated its location since 2003 between the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida and the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada (two of the United States' largest convention centers).- Since 2014, the International Builders' Show has been co-located with the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), with the combined shows branded as Design & Construction Week. In 2023, the National Hardware Show will be co-dated with Design & Construction Week in Las Vegas.- With Anticipated 85,000-plus attendees expected to visit the more than 1,300 exhibitors in 2023, it’s the largest annual gathering of the residential design and construction industry in the world.- The annual IBS offers attendees more than 100 education sessions during the three-day event. Programs cover topics on housing industry concerns including economic trends, business opportunities and new markets, technology, high performance building, sales and marketing, construction methods, business management, legal issues, government regulation, architecture, design, community planning and more.- IBS is a ‘space’ for anyone in the home building industry.
Welcome Parksite at IBS (The NAHB International Builders’ Show). In this mini-series of eight episodes, we bring our employee owners to IBS to experience the energy, excitement and relevance of what we do everyday. This series is meant to explain the what and why of IBS - (1) what the show provides from the latest in products, innovations, design trends and education and (2) why we invest time and money and why a builder attends. We will get the inside story from our associates, suppliers, advisors, educators, and key clients.Some additional background on IBS:- The NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) is organized, produced, and managed exclusively by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).- NAHB is a Washington, DC-based trade association whose mission is to enhance the climate for housing and the building industry. Founded in 1942, NAHB serves the needs of more than 140,000 members, who include home builders, re-modelers and suppliers of building materials, as well as professionals in new home financing, sales and marketing, and building products and services.- Parksite has been involved with NAHB since the late 70s early 80’s when Tyvek was just coming to market.- IBS is organized by NAHB and is the largest light construction building industry trade show in the United States. It is the only event of its kind, focusing specifically on the needs, concerns, and opportunities that face home builders. First show in 1944, became the International Show in 1998. - From its early start, the show has grown to attract more than 100,000 attendees, making it one of the largest conventions in the country. As such, the show has alternated its location since 2003 between the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida and the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada (two of the United States' largest convention centers).- Since 2014, the International Builders' Show has been co-located with the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), with the combined shows branded as Design & Construction Week. In 2023, the National Hardware Show will be co-dated with Design & Construction Week in Las Vegas.- With Anticipated 85,000-plus attendees expected to visit the more than 1,300 exhibitors in 2023, it’s the largest annual gathering of the residential design and construction industry in the world.- The annual IBS offers attendees more than 100 education sessions during the three-day event. Programs cover topics on housing industry concerns including economic trends, business opportunities and new markets, technology, high performance building, sales and marketing, construction methods, business management, legal issues, government regulation, architecture, design, community planning and more.IBS is a ‘space’ for anyone in the home building industry.
Welcome Parksite at IBS (The NAHB International Builders’ Show). In this mini-series of eight episodes, we bring our employee owners to IBS to experience the energy, excitement and relevance of what we do everyday. This series is meant to explain the what and why of IBS - (1) what the show provides from the latest in products, innovations, design trends and education and (2) why we invest time and money and why a builder attends. We will get the inside story from our associates, suppliers, advisors, educators, and key clients.Some additional background on IBS:- The NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) is organized, produced, and managed exclusively by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).- NAHB is a Washington, DC-based trade association whose mission is to enhance the climate for housing and the building industry. Founded in 1942, NAHB serves the needs of more than 140,000 members, who include home builders, re-modelers and suppliers of building materials, as well as professionals in new home financing, sales and marketing, and building products and services.- Parksite has been involved with NAHB since the late 70s early 80’s when Tyvek was just coming to market.- IBS is organized by NAHB and is the largest light construction building industry trade show in the United States. It is the only event of its kind, focusing specifically on the needs, concerns, and opportunities that face home builders. First show in 1944, became the International Show in 1998. - From its early start, the show has grown to attract more than 100,000 attendees, making it one of the largest conventions in the country. As such, the show has alternated its location since 2003 between the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida and the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada (two of the United States' largest convention centers).- Since 2014, the International Builders' Show has been co-located with the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), with the combined shows branded as Design & Construction Week. In 2023, the National Hardware Show will be co-dated with Design & Construction Week in Las Vegas.- With Anticipated 85,000-plus attendees expected to visit the more than 1,300 exhibitors in 2023, it’s the largest annual gathering of the residential design and construction industry in the world.- The annual IBS offers attendees more than 100 education sessions during the three-day event. Programs cover topics on housing industry concerns including economic trends, business opportunities and new markets, technology, high performance building, sales and marketing, construction methods, business management, legal issues, government regulation, architecture, design, community planning and more.- IBS is a ‘space’ for anyone in the home building industry.
Welcome Parksite at IBS (The NAHB International Builders’ Show). In this mini-series of eight episodes, we bring our employee owners to IBS to experience the energy, excitement and relevance of what we do everyday. This series is meant to explain the what and why of IBS - (1) what the show provides from the latest in products, innovations, design trends and education and (2) why we invest time and money and why a builder attends. We will get the inside story from our associates, suppliers, advisors, educators, and key clients.Some additional background on IBS:- The NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) is organized, produced, and managed exclusively by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).- NAHB is a Washington, DC-based trade association whose mission is to enhance the climate for housing and the building industry. Founded in 1942, NAHB serves the needs of more than 140,000 members, who include home builders, re-modelers and suppliers of building materials, as well as professionals in new home financing, sales and marketing, and building products and services.- Parksite has been involved with NAHB since the late 70s early 80’s when Tyvek was just coming to market.- IBS is organized by NAHB and is the largest light construction building industry trade show in the United States. It is the only event of its kind, focusing specifically on the needs, concerns, and opportunities that face home builders. First show in 1944, became the International Show in 1998. - From its early start, the show has grown to attract more than 100,000 attendees, making it one of the largest conventions in the country. As such, the show has alternated its location since 2003 between the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida and the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada (two of the United States' largest convention centers).- Since 2014, the International Builders' Show has been co-located with the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), with the combined shows branded as Design & Construction Week. In 2023, the National Hardware Show will be co-dated with Design & Construction Week in Las Vegas.- With Anticipated 85,000-plus attendees expected to visit the more than 1,300 exhibitors in 2023, it’s the largest annual gathering of the residential design and construction industry in the world.- The annual IBS offers attendees more than 100 education sessions during the three-day event. Programs cover topics on housing industry concerns including economic trends, business opportunities and new markets, technology, high performance building, sales and marketing, construction methods, business management, legal issues, government regulation, architecture, design, community planning and more.- IBS is a ‘space’ for anyone in the home building industry.
Welcome Parksite at IBS (The NAHB International Builders’ Show). In this mini-series of eight episodes, we bring our employee owners to IBS to experience the energy, excitement and relevance of what we do everyday. This series is meant to explain the what and why of IBS - (1) what the show provides from the latest in products, innovations, design trends and education and (2) why we invest time and money and why a builder attends. We will get the inside story from our associates, suppliers, advisors, educators, and key clients.Some additional background on IBS:- The NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) is organized, produced, and managed exclusively by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).- NAHB is a Washington, DC-based trade association whose mission is to enhance the climate for housing and the building industry. Founded in 1942, NAHB serves the needs of more than 140,000 members, who include home builders, re-modelers and suppliers of building materials, as well as professionals in new home financing, sales and marketing, and building products and services.- Parksite has been involved with NAHB since the late 70s early 80’s when Tyvek was just coming to market.- IBS is organized by NAHB and is the largest light construction building industry trade show in the United States. It is the only event of its kind, focusing specifically on the needs, concerns, and opportunities that face home builders. First show in 1944, became the International Show in 1998. - From its early start, the show has grown to attract more than 100,000 attendees, making it one of the largest conventions in the country. As such, the show has alternated its location since 2003 between the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida and the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada (two of the United States' largest convention centers).- Since 2014, the International Builders' Show has been co-located with the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), with the combined shows branded as Design & Construction Week. In 2023, the National Hardware Show will be co-dated with Design & Construction Week in Las Vegas.- With Anticipated 85,000-plus attendees expected to visit the more than 1,300 exhibitors in 2023, it’s the largest annual gathering of the residential design and construction industry in the world.- The annual IBS offers attendees more than 100 education sessions during the three-day event. Programs cover topics on housing industry concerns including economic trends, business opportunities and new markets, technology, high performance building, sales and marketing, construction methods, business management, legal issues, government regulation, architecture, design, community planning and more.- IBS is a ‘space’ for anyone in the home building industry.
Welcome Parksite at IBS (The NAHB International Builders’ Show). In this mini-series of eight episodes, we bring our employee owners to IBS to experience the energy, excitement and relevance of what we do everyday. This series is meant to explain the what and why of IBS - (1) what the show provides from the latest in products, innovations, design trends and education and (2) why we invest time and money and why a builder attends. We will get the inside story from our associates, suppliers, advisors, educators, and key clients.Some additional background on IBS:- The NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) is organized, produced, and managed exclusively by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).- NAHB is a Washington, DC-based trade association whose mission is to enhance the climate for housing and the building industry. Founded in 1942, NAHB serves the needs of more than 140,000 members, who include home builders, re-modelers and suppliers of building materials, as well as professionals in new home financing, sales and marketing, and building products and services.- Parksite has been involved with NAHB since the late 70s early 80’s when Tyvek was just coming to market.- IBS is organized by NAHB and is the largest light construction building industry trade show in the United States. It is the only event of its kind, focusing specifically on the needs, concerns, and opportunities that face home builders. First show in 1944, became the International Show in 1998. - From its early start, the show has grown to attract more than 100,000 attendees, making it one of the largest conventions in the country. As such, the show has alternated its location since 2003 between the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida and the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada (two of the United States' largest convention centers).- Since 2014, the International Builders' Show has been co-located with the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), with the combined shows branded as Design & Construction Week. In 2023, the National Hardware Show will be co-dated with Design & Construction Week in Las Vegas.- With Anticipated 85,000-plus attendees expected to visit the more than 1,300 exhibitors in 2023, it’s the largest annual gathering of the residential design and construction industry in the world.- The annual IBS offers attendees more than 100 education sessions during the three-day event. Programs cover topics on housing industry concerns including economic trends, business opportunities and new markets, technology, high performance building, sales and marketing, construction methods, business management, legal issues, government regulation, architecture, design, community planning and more.- IBS is a ‘space’ for anyone in the home building industry.
Welcome Parksite at IBS (The NAHB International Builders’ Show). In this mini-series of eight episodes, we bring our employee owners to IBS to experience the energy, excitement and relevance of what we do everyday. This series is meant to explain the what and why of IBS - (1) what the show provides from the latest in products, innovations, design trends and education and (2) why we invest time and money and why a builder attends. We will get the inside story from our associates, suppliers, advisors, educators, and key clients.Some additional background on IBS:- The NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) is organized, produced, and managed exclusively by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).- NAHB is a Washington, DC-based trade association whose mission is to enhance the climate for housing and the building industry. Founded in 1942, NAHB serves the needs of more than 140,000 members, who include home builders, re-modelers and suppliers of building materials, as well as professionals in new home financing, sales and marketing, and building products and services.- Parksite has been involved with NAHB since the late 70s early 80’s when Tyvek was just coming to market.- IBS is organized by NAHB and is the largest light construction building industry trade show in the United States. It is the only event of its kind, focusing specifically on the needs, concerns, and opportunities that face home builders. First show in 1944, became the International Show in 1998. - From its early start, the show has grown to attract more than 100,000 attendees, making it one of the largest conventions in the country. As such, the show has alternated its location since 2003 between the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida and the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada (two of the United States' largest convention centers).- Since 2014, the International Builders' Show has been co-located with the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), with the combined shows branded as Design & Construction Week. In 2023, the National Hardware Show will be co-dated with Design & Construction Week in Las Vegas.- With Anticipated 85,000-plus attendees expected to visit the more than 1,300 exhibitors in 2023, it’s the largest annual gathering of the residential design and construction industry in the world.- The annual IBS offers attendees more than 100 education sessions during the three-day event. Programs cover topics on housing industry concerns including economic trends, business opportunities and new markets, technology, high performance building, sales and marketing, construction methods, business management, legal issues, government regulation, architecture, design, community planning and more.- IBS is a ‘space’ for anyone in the home building industry.
Welcome to Podcast71 a show for the people who make Parksite what it is everyday. I'm your host Elizabeth Wheeler and this week I'm joined by Culturewise super user Michelle Moore to take stock of Parksite's ownership culture. We welcome your thoughts at EWheeler@parksite.com, you never know we may feature your words or audio clip on our next episode.
Welcome to Podcast71 a show for the people who make Parksite what it is everyday. I'm your host Elizabeth Wheeler and this week I'm joined by our CEO Ron Heitzman to reflect on 2022 and what's ahead in 2023. So take a listen to our show this fall and send us your thoughts at EWheeler@parksite.com, you never know we may feature your works or audio clip on our next episode.
Welcome to Podcast71 a show for the people who make Parksite what it is everyday. I'm your host Elizabeth Wheeler and this week I'm joined by our CFO Ron Barthel to take stock of the economy and how it affects us at Parksite. So take a listen to our show this fall and send us your thoughts at EWheeler@parksite.com, you never know we may feature your works or audio clip on our next episode.
Welcome to Podcast71 a show for the people who make Parksite what it is everyday. I'm your host Elizabeth Wheeler and this week I'm joined by Scott Thomas to talk all things sales and revenue. So take a listen to our show this fall and send us your thoughts at EWheeler@parksite.com, you never know we may feature your works or audio clip on our next episode.
Welcome to Podcast71 a show for the people who make Parksite what it is everyday. I'm your host Elizabeth Wheeler and this week I'm joined by Keirstan Kure Derstine, omni-channel manager for Warehouse71 the newest Parksite initiative to sell obsolete and discontinued inventory. So take a listen to our show this fall and send us your thoughts at EWheeler@parksite.com, you never know we may feature your works or audio clip on our next episode.
Welcome to Podcast71 a show for the people who make Parksite what it is everyday. I'm your host Elizabeth Wheeler and this week I'm joined by Joe Calistro, who oversees Parksite's logistics and transportation which is critical to everything we do. We talk through the ups and downs of the market from the onset of Covid to the present day. You won't want to miss this behind the scenes look at the backbone of our company. So take a listen to our show this fall and send us your thoughts at EWheeler@parksite.com, you never know we may feature your works or audio clip on our next episode.
Welcome to Podcast71 a show for the people who make Parksite what it is everyday. I'm your host Elizabeth Wheeler and this week I'm joined by George Pattee, Parksite's 4th employee, who is celebrating his 50th anniversary with the company today! As you know, we have been to every location we have across the country in the last few months on our 50th birthday listening tour and we don't want that dialog to end. So take a listen to our show this fall and send us your thoughts at EWheeler@parksite.com, you never know we may feature your works or audio clip on our next episode.
Welcome to Podcast71 a show for the people who make Parksite what it is everyday. I'm your host Elizabeth Wheeler and this week I'm joined by our CIO Mike Knezevich and Chet Haraburda our network engineering manager. Cyber crime impacts all of us on a personal and professional level, so let's listen to our in house experts about what we can all do to get ahead of this disturbing trend. As you know, we have been to every location we have across the country in the last few months on our 50th birthday listening tour and we don't want that dialog to end. So take a listen to our show this fall and send us your thoughts at EWheeler@parksite.com, you never know we may feature your works or audio clip on our next episode.
Welcome to Podcast71 a show for the people who make Parksite what it is everyday. I'm your host Elizabeth Wheeler and this week I'm joined by our inspirational CEO Ron Heitzman. As you know, we have been to every location we have across the country in the last few months on our 50th birthday listening tour and we don't want that dialog to end. So take a listen to our show this fall and send us your thoughts at EWheeler@parksite.com, you never know we may feature your works or audio clip on our next episode.