Building Maine Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The Building Maine Podcast is a chance to hear about the people who make a difference in our lives and hear stories of Mainers who have a unique perspective. From the shoreline to the pine forests our guests mix it up on business, the environment energy and everything else you can toss a pot like a New England boiled dinner.
As part of AGC Maine's 75th Anniversary celebration, Kelly Flagg sits down with AGC Maine Past President Jack Kelly for a conversation reflecting on the people, projects, and partnerships that have shaped our association over the past seven and a half decades.
From memorable moments in AGC Maine's history to the evolution of Maine's construction industry, Jack shares stories, insights, and lessons learned from his years of leadership and service.
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Dive into our second episode of the 2026 season as Kelly Flagg is joined by past AGC Maine Board President, Beth Sturtevant of CCB, Inc to talk about her history AGC Maine's as the first female board president, workforce developement with AGC Maine, and more!
Dive into our first episode of the 2026 season as Kelly Flagg is joined by AGC Maine Board President, Christine Kendall of H.E. Callahan to talk AGC Maine's 75th Celebration, Christine's history with AGC Maine, and more!
We're back for the 2025 season of K.E.Y.S (Keeping Everyone Year-Round Successful) with Kelly and happy to be joined by our newly inducted Board President of AGC Maine, Christine Kendall (Owner of H.E. Callahan Construction). They talk about Christine's beginnings with AGC Maine, being a sole-owner of a construction company, stewardship, and more!
Join Kelly in our ninth K.E.Y.S podcast episode as she talks about workplace wellness within the industry with Erin Craw, P.H.D., Account Director, Client Success - Public Sector at YouTurn Health. Don't miss out on this fantastic episode as they deep dive into how to best support your team on- and off- the jobsite.
Join Kelly in our eighth K.E.Y.S podcast episode as she talks about "building your bench" within your company and building the future of your organization. From the mindset of building your workforce to the mechanics of how to find and retain those people, Kelly dives into the KEY to workforce.
Join Kelly in our seventh K.E.Y.S podcast episode as she talks with Jason Beam, Director of EHS & Risk Management at CCB Inc. Tune into Jason & Kelly's conversation as they cover all things SAFETY - including topics like "the three pillars of safety", maintaining a message of “we care”, and practicing safety in your company comprehensively instead of as a means to an end.
Join Kelly in our sixth K.E.Y.S podcast episode as she talks with Dan Aceto, President of Aceto Earthworks, a growing excavation & site work business in Maine offering general excavaction & site development, paving, road construction, snow removal, utility work, and aggregrate delivery. Listen in to hear Dan's story of Aceto Earthworks "from the ground up", as he shares advice, challenges, and stories as a small business owner in the construction industry of Maine.
Join Kelly in our fifth K.E.Y.S podcast episode as she talks with Joan Dolan, Director of Apprenticeship & Strategic Partnerships at the Maine Department of Labor as they discuss all things Apprenticeship for National Apprenticeship Week.
Join Kelly in our fourth K.E.Y.S podcast episode as she talks with Priscilla Hansen Mahoney, Founder of Blazing Trails Coaching™, helping businesses Grow, Profit and Succeed by aligning them with the right plan, the right process, and the right people. In their conversation they discuss common painpoints of small businesses, key insight into the right steps when you're growing a business, and more!
At its most basic level, stewardship is acting upon the understanding that leadership is a temporary role which is outlasted by the lifespan of an organization.
Join Kelly in our third K.E.Y.S podcast episode as she talks with AGC Maine Board President Tom Nason, Northeast Regional Manager for Sargent Electric & Board Vice President, Christine Kendall, President of H.E. Callahan Construction. In their conversation they discuss their careers, how they became involved with AGC Maine, and the importance of stewardship as we look to the future of the industry.
Did you know AGC Maine has an Emerging Contractors group specifically for emerging leaders - lead by both up-and-coming new business owners and rising executives in established companies?
Join Kelly in our second K.E.Y.S podcast episode as she talks with Nick Gaddar, Senior Project Manager at Landry/French Construction and the Chair of the Emerging Contractors group. From sports, the University of Maine, finding his career at Landry/French, and joining AGC Maine - Nick and Kelly discuss what it can look like for an emerging leader and how AGC Maine can positively impact that path.
When you think of safety in construction - are you considering how your front-line leaders can impact that for your team?
Join Kelly in our first K.E.Y.S podcast episode as she lays down her tips on how leaders can impact your safety on-the-job and also shares her own personal experience on the topic.
Join the Building Maine Podcast host, Matt Marks and Bill Birney, Chair of the Energy & Industrial Committee as they discuss the proposed stop on the gas tax, the current energy crisis, and inflation in the industry.
Join the Building Maine Podcast host, Matt Marks and Tim Ouellette, former AGC Maine Board president and Education Foundation member as they discuss workforce development, the upcoming Spring Fling Gala Event on May 6th, and how you can help.
Steve Perry has been involved in the industry for over 45 years. During his time with Sargent Corporation, Steve worked his way from Junior Foreman to Business Development Manager. Among the years he spent with Sargent Corporation, he also was involved as an active member of AGC Maine, including heading the Government Relations Committee. During that time, he assisted AGC Maine CEO, Matt Marks on some of our more notable legislative and regulatory battles. Listen in on this engaging conversation as Steve joins our Host, Matt Marks to share industry stories, explore renewable energy, and talk about the past, present, and future of Maine's construction industry.
Gigi Georges turned to narrative non-fiction writing after an extensive career in politics, public service, and academia. A former White House Special Assistant to a US President and U.S. Senate State Director, she has taught political science at Boston College, served as Program Director at the Harvard Kennedy School, and been a Managing Director of The Glover Park Group—a leading national public affairs firm. Listen in on this engaging conversation as Gigi joins our Host, Matt Marks to talk Downeast Maine, workforce development, and more!
President and CEO, Larry Barker of Machias Savings Bank talks banking, workforce development, and employment during COVID-19. Listen in on this engaging conversation from one of the best places to work in Maine (2020 Award Winner, Best Places to Work in Maine).
MaineWorks Founder and Owner Margo Walsh and Director of Operations Ben Klebe chat about workforce challenges, pre-apprenticeship, the opioid epidemic. Listen to their innovative approach to building careers for Mainers in recovery.
Will Purington II is AGC Maine’s Board President and Regional Vice President at Maine Drilling and Blasting based in Gardiner, Maine. In this episode, we talk energy infrastructure, politics, and careers in construction.
Rob Simopoulos is the Co-Founder of Defendify, the all-in-one cybersecurity platform for organizations without dedicated security teams. In this episode, we learn about cybersecurity today and what steps we can all make to defend ourselves in this digital world.
Denis Landry is the President of Landry/French Construction and the Immediate Past President of AGC Maine. In this episode, we learn how Denis started his career in construction and growth in the marketplace.
Rob Wood is the Director of Government Relations and Climate Policy at The Nature Conservancy in Maine. In this episode, we talk about renewable energy, electric cars, climate policy, tech, and a law that could help finance energy efficiency upgrades for commercial buildings.
Laura Benedict, the owner of the Red Barn, shares a candid story of her life growing up in Maine with most lessons learned from the school of hard knocks. "Success for me is...being comfortable in your own skin," Laura speaks about her struggles with hunger as a child, alcohol as an adult, and when working hard isn't enough in business. Listen in on this compelling and raw recount of Laura's life and the lessons you can learn from the bottom, the top, and anywhere else you can find yourself in your life.
Join host Matt Marks with Guest Dan Bouchard, President of the Maine Section of ASCE. Dan covers the grades for infrastructure in the Maine Report Card released this month. With an overall C-, it's the details of the report that should have Mainers concerned.
Join host Matt Marks with Guest Randy Poulton. Randy is a former AGC Maine Board Member and currently serves as the Chapter representative on the state MUBEC Board. Hear his views on statewide codes, construction, housing, and why Maine is home.
Join host Matt Marks with Guest Bob Moore, Executive Director of the Augusta Foodbank for this podcast. In this episode, Bob shares his thoughts on food insecurity, his experience in manufacturing, and why our state is so special.
Join host Matt Marks with Guest Joey Smith of Great Falls Construction. In this episode, Joey shares his experience entering the construction workforce, participation in the Emerging Contractors Group, why Maine is home, and the many opportunities in construction for Maine students.
Join host Matt Marks with Guests Sgt. Randall and Sgt Major Dill of the Maine National Guard. In this episode, they talk about heavy equipment training, partnership opportunities, and how Maine students can give back to their country while building a solid foundation for their future.
Join host Matt Marks with guest Jack Kelley a Former President of AGC America and AGC Maine. Mr. Kelley is the current President of the AGC Maine Education.
Join host Matt Marks with Guests from Convenient MD, Dr. Mark Pundt, President & Chief Medical Officer and Lynn Derocher, Director of Business Development and Medical Community Relations as they discuss COVID-19 response from the medical professionals. On this podcast we also cover other health-related prevention for construction firms.