Construction Employers Podcast: Recent Episodes
Tim Linville
The Construction Employers Podcast spotlights contractors, specialty contractors, industry professionals, suppliers, owners and legislative and regulatory issues impacting the construction industry in Ohio, particularly Northeast Ohio and Greater Cleveland. The CEA Podcast features industry professionals and other construction industry representatives to help listeners stay up to date with current and future trends in construction. Brought to you by Construction Employers Association, www.ceacisp.org.
Myra Rosario sits down with CEA’s Executive Vice President Glen Shumate to recap the third quarter of 2024. Glen shares with us updates on the ACE Mentor Program, Contractors Assistance Association (CAA), education series, and advocacy efforts.
On this episode we sat down with Jackie Ruhlin, Elise Nagy and Jeremy Angel to learn more about the new Young Professionals Education Series. This set of classes aims to provide workforce development opportunities for construction professionals at all levels of the industry.
Myra Rosario sits down with CEA’s Safety Director, Kent Crytzer, to recap the safety initiatives from the second quarter of 2024, including OSHA Inspections, Workzone Safety, and more.
Myra Rosario, Lead of CEA’s Communications Team, sat down with the Director of Member Engagement, Jackie Ruhlin to discuss highlights of the second quarter of 2024.
Myra Rosario sits down with Executive Director of Cleveland Builds Keith Laschinger to discuss program updates from the second quarter of 2024.
Myra Rosario sits down with CEA’s Executive Vice President Glen Shumate to recap the second quarter of 2024. Glen shares with us updates on the ACE Mentor Program, Contractors Assistance Association (CAA), education series, and advocacy efforts.
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 reach out for help. Resources are available at: www.safeproject.us.
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 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 sits down with Executive Director of Cleveland Builds Keith Laschinger to discuss program updates from the first quarter of 2024.
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
Andy Trares - Andy Trares | LinkedIn
- Deputy Director, May Dugan Center
Sarah Edelman - Sarah Edelman | LinkedIn
- Director of Education and Resource Center, 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 Director, Cleveland Builds
- Executive Director, Friends of Max S. Hayes High School
Myra Rosario - Myra Rosario | LinkedIn
- Communications Director, CEA
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
John A. Gambill, Partner at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, discusses terms in Ohio construction contracts contractors should beware of.
LinkedInWebsite 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.
- 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 association, and the importance of relationships in pursuing success.
- Website
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.
- Morgen
- Trevor
Websites
- Cleveland Building Restoration
- Total Roofing
- Warren Roofing & Insulating
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 through the YWCA, National Association of Women in Construction and with the Carpenters Union.
LinkedIn
Website
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 operations while ensuring full compliance. Listen as Tim Linville and Kent Crytzer talk with Drew about a new safety partnership between CEA and Drive Team.
LinkedIn
Website
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' role in that initiative.
- Michelle Rose - LinkedIn
- OMJCC Website
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 mothers and veterans battling homelessness. Listen to this episode for more information on the program.
- LaToya Smith, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP | LinkedIn
- Danielle Acosta | LinkedIn
- Tracie Cleveland Thomas, MBA | LinkedIn
- Website
On this episode of the Construction Employers Podcast, Tim Linville and Cleveland Builds' Keith Laschinger sits down with John Simon, President of Cleveland Central Catholic High School, to discuss the school's new construction trades program.
- Website
- Phone: 216-441-4700
Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity, Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council, and CEA members and affiliates came together to build the first fully funded all-union construction built home in Cleveland Habitat history. Listen as we talk with the guiding forces behind the project and learn more about the mission of these organizations.
GUESTS
- John Litten – President/CEO, Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity
- Tony DiGeronimo – President, Precision Environmental and Chairman of the CEA Board of Directors
- Tom Fitzgerald – Project Manager, Precision Environmental
LINKS
- Video of CEA's Habitat Home Opening
- Start-to-Finish Documentation of CEA's Habitat Project
Listen to hear how the Scouts' Lake Erie Council is ramping up its efforts to empower and equip young people by offering its invaluable merit badging programs to the entire region.
- Website
The Lake Erie Council serves over 15,000 youth and adults along Lake Erie (from Kelleys Island to the Pennsylvania border) and plans to greatly expand its impact.
If you, your company or group wants to get involved, here is Carl's contact information:
Carl G. Boyles
Director of Support Services/CFO
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Lake Erie Council
216-861-6060 Office
216-458-8921 Direct Line
Carl.Boyles@scouting.org
Brecksville, Ohio native, Michael Bertolone serves as the Business Manager of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 18.
Local 18 covers virtually all of Ohio and includes over 16,000 members.
Listen in as Michael describes how he found his way into the trades and developed his career as an Operator and worked his way into Union leadership.
- Website
Listen in as CEA staff review the highlights from 2022.
- Tim Linville
- Glen Shumate
- Kent Crytzer
- Keith Laschinger
- Myra Rosario
Daniel Lettenberger-Klein, CEO of Stella Maris rehab and treatment center, discusses what Stella Maris is doing for Clevelanders struggling with addiction.
LinkedIn
Website Phone: 216-781-0550
Email:
- Daniel: dlk@stellamariscleveland.com
- Kelli Wall: kelli.wall@stellamariscleveland.com
Throughout his career, Tony Panzica (President and CEO of Panzica Construction) has taken on new challenges, positively impacting client relationships and business results, and creating strategies to drive change and position Panzica Construction for long-term success. As CEO, Tony has successfully managed his team on a path of growth and leadership of some of the region’s most transformative projects. From his humble beginnings as a laborer, Tony has worked his way up through the ranks to change the face of the company and become a larger general contractor.
Tony served as CEA Chairman from 2010-2013 and is still active on the Board and as Chair of its Legislative Committee. Other committees include: AGC of Cleveland, Carpenter Contractors Association, Concrete Contractors Association, Contractors Assistance Association, CISP Scholarship Committee, Long Range Planning Committee, Labor Steering Committee, bargaining committees for negotiations with the Laborers, and as a trustee to the Ohio Carpenters Pension & Annuity Fund.
Listen to this episode in which he describes his values, mentors, and journey to success and significance in construction.
- CEA Hall of Fame Video
- Company Website
Jeff Jones, Vice President of Infinity Paving, discusses how he got into construction and became a company owner.
LinkedIn Profile
During National Apprenticeship Week, we spotlight the Union Construction Industry's efforts to recruit in the trades through Cleveland Builds, a non-profit, industry-led organization whose mission is to get motivated people into the construction trades.
www.clevelandbuilds.com
- Keith Laschinger, Executive Director
- AC (Alfred) Fenderson, Director of Training & Placement
SOCIAL MEDIA
- TikTok
Shawn Weppelman, AFSB, AIC
Assistant Vice President, Surety
Brunswick Companies
5309 Transportation Blvd, Cleveland OH 44125
Cell: 216-399-2734
Fax: 330-864-8661
- Website
Ohio Representative, Bride Rose Sweeney, of Cleveland discusses her background, legislative approach and important current initiatives.
Biography and Legislation | Facebook | Twitter
134th General Assembly Committee Assignments
- Finance
- Finance Subcommittee on Primary and Secondary Education
- Financial Institutions
- Insurance
Ohio Senator, Nickie Antonio, of Lakewood discusses her background, legislative approach and important current initiatives.
Biography and Legislation | Facebook
134th General Assembly Committee Assignments
- Finance
- Health
- Rules and Reference
- Transportation
- Ways and Means
- Workforce and Higher Education
Ohio Senator, Nathan Manning, of North Ridgeville discusses his background, legislative approach and important current initiatives.
Biography and Legislation | Facebook
134th General Assembly Committee Assignments
- Judiciary Committee (Chairman)
- Finance Committee
- Local Government & Elections Committee
- Transportation Committee
Ohio Representative, Gayle Manning, of North Ridgeville discusses her background, legislative approach and important current initiatives.
Biography and Legislation | Facebook | Twitter
Ohio Senate Minority Leader, Kenny Yuko, of Euclid discusses his background, legislative approach and important current initiatives.
Biography and Legislation | Facebook Page | Twitter | YouTube (Ohio Senate Democrats)
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Industry veteran and Certified Wellness Practitioner, Cal Beyer, discusses his efforts to spotlight the need for mental wellness and suicide prevention in construction. Cal and podcast host, Tim Linville, introduce a new northern Ohio resource called 2Tuff2Talk.com.
Mr. Beyer talks about the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention, which he helped found. He also shared the following resources: CSDZ (Insurance), ManTherapy.org, Joyages.com, Kevin Hines Video, and Kevin Hines Website.
Contact Mr. Beyer
- Email: cbeyer@csdz.com
- Phone: 651-307-7883
Shontel Brown, County Democratic Party Chair and Councilwomen for District 9 of Cuyahoga County, discusses the various important issues on her plate this year, including:
- County declaration that racism is a public health crisis
- County legislation on equity
- Efforts to bridge the digital divide
Links
- County Council
- Cuyahoga County Democratic Party
- Instagram: @ShontelBrown
The 51st Ohio Secretary of State, Frank LaRose, discusses what his office is doing to ensure a safe and secure November 2020 election.
- Ohio Secretary of State Homepage
- 2020Census.gov
- VoteOhio.gov
- VoteOhio.gov/Defend Democracy - Poll Worker Recruiting Page
- Give a Day for Democracy
- Let Secretary LaRose know if your company is giving employees the day off to be poll workers on election day. Email him at Frank@ohiosos.gov
- Online Voter Registration Page (October 5 deadline)
- Ready for November Task Force
- LinkedIn Profile
- Bio & Sponsored Legislation
- Facebook: david.greenspan16
- Twitter: @DaveGreenspan
- LinkedIn Page
- Campaign Page
Kevin J. Kelley, President, Cleveland City Council
- LinkedIn Profile
- Twitter: @kevinkelleyCLE
- Facebook: KevinKelleyCLE
April 2020 Article: Past Reopening to a Full Economic Recovery
This episode was recorded Friday, May 22, 2020, prior to the May 25 killing of George Floyd and related protests locally and nationally.
John Swansinger of Buckingham Doolittle & Burroughs law firm talks about how contractors are managing risk during the COVID-19 pandemic in spite of often-confusing messages from public authorities.
Info & Links
- YouDig? Blog
- Buckingham Doolittle & Burroughs
During the corona virus distancing restriction, Tim checked in with Steve Lindauer, CEO of The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC) and Impartial Secretary and CEO of the National Maintenance Agreements Policy Committee (NMAPC).For more from Steve, check out podcast Episode 2.
During the corona virus distancing restriction, Tim checked in with Andy Natale, Esq. **and discussed what contractors need to be thinking about during the next month and year.
For more from Andy, check out podcast Episode 17.**
This is the last episode of 2019.
Host, Tim Linville, talks about why he started the podcast, favorite episodes, and what he's looking forward to in 2020.
Ken SimonsonAssociated General Contractors of America
National Association of Business Economics
Email Ken to Sign-Up for the Weekly Data Digest
- ken.simonson@agc.org
AGC's Construction Economics Resources
AL SANCHEZ
- CEA Hall of Fame
- Spanish American Committee
- Latino Construction Program
- Urban Community School
- CEA's Contractor Success Series
- MetroHealth Transformation Project
GUESTS
- Bill Whistler, President & CEO
- Matt Bennett, Vice President
- Randy Beck, Project Manager
LINKS
- Shook Construction
- Video from the Trip
- Timusi, Bolivia(Google Earth)
- Engineers in Action
- Kevin J. Kelley, President, Cleveland City Council
- LinkedIn Profile
- M.I.T.'s Living Wage Calculator
- NYT Article re: Opportunity Zone Criticisms
- Andy Natale, Esq.
- Hahn Loeser & Parks, LLP
- 2019 CEA Hall of Fame Inductees
- Hall of Fame Video
Christina Niro Kreiner of the Frantz Ward law firm discusses how Ohio employers are dealing with marijuana in the workforce. Medical marijuana is legal in Ohio, but employers' drug-free workplace policies are still enforceable in cases of marijuana use. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other federal and state laws complicate the issue.
Related
- Cannabis Law & Policy Blog
- Wikipedia Article: Legality of Cannabis in the U.S.
- Oral Fluid Drug Testing
- CEA Podcast Episode #9 on Fake Urine
- State of Ohio Medical Marijuana Website
Alison Frye, P.E., project managers at SME, and President of the NAWIC Cleveland Chapter talks about the value she has gotten out of her engagement in the National Association of Women in Construction.
- NAWIC (National Website)
- NAWIC Cleveland Chapter Website
Alison Frye, P.E., and Brendan Lieske, P.E., project managers at SME in Cleveland discuss the important engineering and analysis work their firm is doing.
KSU Professor, Anthony Mirando, talks about classes he is teaching this year at CEA as well as the impressive growth KSU's Construction Management Program has had in the last ten years.
- Kent State University B.S. in Construction Management
- CEA's Fall 2019 Education Calendar
Construction attorneys, Marc Sanchez and Allison Reich discuss Frantz Ward's recent win for the construction industry in a case before the Supreme Court of Ohio.
Marc Sanchez
Allison ReichMike Frantz, Jr.CEA Article on the New Reigel DecisionSupreme Court's New Reigel Decision
The Port of Cleveland is doing a lot.
CEO, Will Friedman, and VP of External Affairs, Jade Davis, discuss how the Port's maritime operation powers $3.5 billion in annual economic activity and thousands of jobs. They also discuss the Port's role in economic development financing of construction projects.
To stay in touch with what's going on at the Port, check out their new Podcast, Great Lakes Forward.
Past Chairman, Hall of Fame member, and longtime member, Jim Mirgliotta, discusses his career in construction.
- Forest City Erectors
- Jim's Hall of Fame page
GUEST CO-HOST: Tom Wanner
- Mechanical and Plumbing Industry Council
Hear Ohio State Senator, Theresa Gavarone, talk about the importance of stopping the use of synthetic urine to cheat drug tests.
Ohio Senator Theresa Gavarone
- Ohio Senate Bill 156
- Testimony in Support
- Attorney General, Dave Yost
- Toledo Chamber of Commerce VP, Brian Dicken
Toledo Blade Article
www.urineluck.com Whizzinator (Google this one at your own risk!)
CEA Members: To find out more about the Future Executives Committee, email Tim at tim@ceacisp.org.
Jackie Jacob
- 2019 Chairperson
- The Great Lake Construction Company
Janelle Heinle
- 2019 Vice Chairperson
- Regency Construction Services
Mark Panzica
- Founding member and first Chairperson
- Panzica Construction
Hosts:
- Tim Linville
- Kent Crytzer, CEA Safety Director
Guests:
- Bill Hocevar, MS, CSP, CIH, The Great Lakes Construction Company
- Bill Walsh, SGS Galson
- https://www.sgsgalson.com/
SILICA SAMPLING & OBJECTIVE DATA PROGRAMwww.ceacisp.org/silicaprogram
Norman K. Edwards
- American Center for Economic Equality
- NormanKedwards@gmail.com
- 216-355-0535
Basket Ball Video
Hosts:
- Tim Linville
- Kent Crytzer, CEA Safety Director
Guest Presenter:
- Presentation Slides
- Jacob Timmerman of Sunbelt Rentals
- Formally known as aerial work platforms (AWPs), under the new American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A92.20 will replace A92.3, A92.5, and A92.6. Aerial Work Platforms (AWPs) will be replaced by Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs). The new ANSI A92 Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) includes design, safe-use, and training standards. All North American manufacturers and operators need to understand and abide by the new safety features for future compliance.
- ANSI A92 MEWP CHANGES
- ANSI A92
Mark Panzica
- Executive Vice President, Panzica Construction
- Chair, ACE Mentor Cleveland
Glen Shumate
- Executive Vice President, CEA
- Executive Director, ACE Mentor Cleveland
ACE Mentor Program (National Website)ACE Mentor Cleveland
Presentation Slides
Matthew K. Grashoff
- Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP
- 200 Public Square, Suite 2800, Cleveland, OH 44114
- Tel: 216.274.2205 | Fax: 216.274.2586
- mgrashoff@hahnlaw.com
- hahnlaw.com
Brian Hoagland, CPCU, CRM, CIC
- Oswald Companies
- 1100 Superior Avenue, Suite 1500
- Cleveland, Ohio 44114
- Office 440-549-1605
- Cell 440-653-0037
- bhoagland@oswaldcompanies.com
- www.oswaldcompanies.com
- Legislative Advocacy Achievements
- CEA members who want to get involved with the Legislative Committee should email Tim Linville or Glen Shumate at info@ceacisp.org.
Kenny Torres and Gus Hoyas discuss their involvement in the Spanish American Committee's Latino Construction Program.
- Spanish American Committee (SpanAm)
- 4407 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44109
- 216-961-2100
- Kenny Torres (kennyt@spanishamerican.org)
- Ramonita Vargas, Executive Director
- Latino Construction Program (LCP)
- LCP's "I Can" Plan
- LCP's Workflow Diagram
- LCP Video Feature on "The Ana Show"
Telephone interview of Steve Lindauer, CEO of The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC) and Impartial Secretary and CEO of the National Maintenance Agreements Policy Committee (NMAPC).
- Multi-Employer Pension Reform
- Advocacy Letter
- Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act (HR 397)
- Protecting Construction Apprenticeships
- Member Resource Page (TAUC)
- Contractors' Action Page (CEA)
- Construction Employers of America
- North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU)
- Industrial Grade Conference & Expo
- Sept. 10-12, 2019
- Cincinnati, Ohio
John Swansinger of Buckingham Doolittle & Burroughs law firm and Chris Howse of Howse Solutions discuss the YouDig? blog John maintains and other issues.
Info & Links
- YouDig?: Pigs Get Roasted
- Buckingham Doolittle & Burroughs
- Howse Solutions