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Building Leaders Radio HourForging Ahead: Family, Steel, and Tariffs (Cole Porter) - Part 1Cole Porter, President & CEO of Porter Steel, joins us for part 1 of his episode with us to discuss the importance of family, his impact at Porter Steel, and the impact of tariffs on the construction industry. Having grown up around the family business and worked in numerous aspects of the shop, field, and office as far back as high school, Cole knows steel. In 2012, he returned to Porter Steel as the organization’s future leader. Cole is a graduate of the University of Georgia.---0:00 Welcome (Thanks Fly & Form Con...2025-08-0534 min
Building Leaders Radio HourBuilding Traction (Matt Bobo) - Part 2Matt Bobo, Partner at Ardd+Winter, returns for part 2 of his episode with us on Building Leaders Radio Hour. With an MBA from Auburn, Matt has been with Ardd and Winter since 2001. Matt is always challenging himself to improve. His goal is to help build a company that continues to provide for many generations, prioritizes long-term relationships, and leaves a legacy.He's married to Crystal and has four boys. Matt enjoys golf, reading, fitness, and cheering for the Atlanta Braves and Auburn Tigers.---0:00 Welcome (Thanks Fly & F...2025-02-2535 min
Building Leaders Radio HourBuilding Traction (Matt Bobo) - Part 1Joining us for our next episode of Building Leaders Radio Hour is Matt Bobo, Partner at Ardd+Winter.With an MBA from Auburn, Matt has been with Ardd and Winter since 2001. Matt is always challenging himself to improve. His goal is to help build a company that continues to provide for many generations, prioritizes long-term relationships, and leaves a legacy.He's married to Crystal and has four boys. Matt enjoys golf, reading, fitness, and cheering for the Atlanta Braves and Auburn Tigers.---0:00 Welcome (Thanks Fly & Form...2025-02-1131 min
Building Leaders Radio HourBLRH On the Road w/ Kathryn Schneider (Forvis Mazars)Building Leaders Radio Hour HITS THE ROAD for the first time in history! Listen along as Neil and Mark interview a variety of guests attending the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) Southeastern Conference in Chatanooga, Tennessee.Our next episode of this mini-series features Neil and Mark sitting down with Kathryn Schneider (Forvis Mazars).This episode was recorded on August 15, 2024---0:00 Welcome (Thanks Fly & Form Concrete Structures)1:55 Kathryn Schneider intro (Forvis Mazars)3:42 Extensive involvement with CFMA2025-01-2810 min
Building Leaders Radio HourBLRH On the Road w/ Maggie Bates (Crowe)Building Leaders Radio Hour HITS THE ROAD for the first time in history! Listen along as Neil and Mark interview a variety of guests attending the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) Southeastern Conference in Chatanooga, Tennessee.Our next episode of this mini-series features Neil and Mark sitting down with Maggie Bates (Crowe). This episode was recorded on August 15, 2024---0:00 Welcome (Thanks Fly & Form Concrete Structures)1:55 Maggie Bates intro (Crowe)3:33 AI in the accounting world2025-01-1413 min
Building Leaders Radio Hour25 Years of Paving the Way (Meredith Leapley) - Part 2Meredith Leapley, CEO & Founder of Leapley Construction, returns for part 2 of her recording on Season 4 of the Building Leaders Radio Hour.Recognized as a Most Admired CEO by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, an Outstanding Woman in Construction by Construction Business Owner Magazine, and one of Atlanta’s “Top 500” leaders by Atlanta Magazine, Meredith Leapley leads with integrity and compassion. Raised in Maryland, Meredith moved to Atlanta in 1999 and founded Leapley Construction to prioritize people throughout construction. Leapley Construction is proud to celebrate their 25th anniversary this year!This episode was recorded on October 15th.---2024-12-1736 min
Building Leaders Radio Hour25 Years of Paving the Way (Meredith Leapley) - Part 1Joining us for our 1st episode of Season 4 of the Building Leaders Radio Hour is Meredith Leapley, CEO & Founder of Leapley Construction. Recognized as a Most Admired CEO by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, an Outstanding Woman in Construction by Construction Business Owner Magazine and one of Atlanta’s “Top 500” leaders by Atlanta Magazine, Meredith Leapley leads with integrity and compassion. Raised in Maryland, Meredith moved to Atlanta in 1999 and founded Leapley Construction to prioritize people throughout construction. Leapley Construction is proud to celebrate their 25th anniversary this year!Since then, through her involvement with CREW Atlanta...2024-12-0331 min
Building Leaders Radio HourBLRH On the Road w/ Lou Perez (Lumber)Building Leaders Radio Hour HITS THE ROAD for the first time in history! Listen along as Neil and Mark interview a variety of guests attending the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) Southeastern Conference in Chatanooga, Tennessee. Our next episode of this mini-series features Neil and Mark sitting down with Lou Perez, Founding Member at Lumber. ---0:00 Welcome (Thanks Fly & Form Concrete Structures)1:55 Lou Perez Intro (Lumber)3:50 About Lumber5:03 Resume isn't a d...2024-09-1316 min
Building Leaders Radio HourBLRH On the Road w/ Ellis LordBuilding Leaders Radio Hour HITS THE ROAD for the first time in history! Listen along as Neil and Mark interview a variety of guests attending the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) Southeastern Conference in Chatanooga, Tennessee. In the first episode of this mini-series, Neil and Mark share important life updates and have the opportunity to interview Ellis Lord from Miller & Martin. ---0:00 BLRH on the road @ CFMA Southeastern Conference1:30 Thank you Fly & Form Concrete Structures1:55 Neil Family Up...2024-09-0511 min
Building Leaders Radio HourThe Passionate Leader (Greg Sizemore) - Part 2Joining us for part 2 of his episode with Building Leaders Radio Hour is Greg Sizemore, Vice President of Health, Safety, Environment and Workforce Development for Associated Builders and Contractors. Greg Sizemore is the vice president of health, safety, environment and workforce development for ABC. With more than 45 years of industry experience, Sizemore is a leader and subject matter expert in construction and the business community on health and safety and workforce development initiatives. Prior to joining ABC in 2015, Sizemore played an integral role in the formation of competency-based health and safety, project management and craft workforce development pr...2024-06-1138 min
Building Leaders Radio HourThe Passionate Leader (Greg Sizemore) - Part 1Joining as the third guest of our third season is Greg Sizemore, Vice President of Health, Safety, Environment and Workforce Development for Associated Builders and Contractors. Greg Sizemore is the vice president of health, safety, environment and workforce development for ABC. With more than 45 years of industry experience, Sizemore is a leader and subject matter expert in construction and the business community on health and safety and workforce development initiatives. Prior to joining ABC in 2015, Sizemore played an integral role in the formation of competency-based health and safety, project management and craft workforce development programs. Greg...2024-05-2834 min
Building Leaders Radio HourLeading by Example (Ryce Elliott) - Part 2Joining us for Part 2 his episode with the Building Leaders Radio Hour is Ryce Elliott, President of Benning Construction. This is part 1 of the episode. Ryce has been with Benning Construction Company for twenty-eight (28) years and in this time has worked in almost every position within the Company from general laborer to his current position as President. He works with owners and architects on budgeting for projects, works with subcontractors to prepare pricing and evaluates same. He has built and managed all types of construction: movie theaters, tilt up concrete construction, masonry and steel construction, sitework from 1 t...2024-05-1437 min
Building Leaders Radio HourLeading by Example (Ryce Elliott) - Part 1Joining the Building Leaders Radio Hour for Episode 2 of this season is Ryce Elliott, President of Benning Construction. This is part 1 of the episode. Ryce has been with Benning Construction Company for twenty-eight (28) years and in this time has worked in almost every position within the Company from general laborer to his current position as President. He works with owners and architects on budgeting for projects, works with subcontractors to prepare pricing and evaluates same. He has built and managed all types of construction: movie theaters, tilt up concrete construction, masonry and steel construction, sitework from 1 to 50 ac...2024-04-3030 min
Building Leaders Radio Hour"Best Idea Wins" Part 2 (Gil May)Gil May, Founding Principal of May Architecture, returns for part 2 of his Building Leaders Radio Hour recording with Mark and Neil. Gil May, AIA, IIDA, LEED AP, is the founding principal of May Architecture in Atlanta, Georgia. He has over 30 years of professional experience across a broad variety of award-winning projects. His focus is on projects in healthcare and higher education – and the intersection of these two areas. He is driven by a desire to combine both design and technical excellence and thrives on building consensus among various project stakeholders. Gil works by the mantra of “best idea...2024-04-1639 min
Building Leaders Radio Hour"Best Idea Wins" Part 1 (Gil May)Joining us for our first episode of season 3 is Gil May, Founding Principal of May Architecture. Gil May, AIA, IIDA, LEED AP, is the founding principal of May Architecture in Atlanta, Georgia. He has over 30 years of professional experience across a broad variety of award-winning projects. His focus is on projects in healthcare and higher education – and the intersection of these two areas. He is driven by a desire to combine both design and technical excellence and thrives on building consensus among various project stakeholders. Gil works by the mantra of “best idea wins”, a core principle of his...2024-04-0229 min
Building Leaders Radio HourSupporting Women In Construction Week (Celeste Anthony-Johnson & Sheryl Alberico)Joining us for a special BLRH episode are Celeste Anthony-Johnson and Sheryl Alberico. Both Sheryl and Celeste volunteer with the Atlanta Chapter of the National Association for Women in Construction (NAWIC). With over 115 chapters across the US, NAWIC serves as a support network that provides professional development, education, networking, and so much more for women in the construction field. With dual BA's in Architecture and Interior Design, Sheryl Alberico brings a unique perspective and 20 years of industry experience to her role as Vice President of Business Development and Marketing at iugis Construction Corp, a certified minority-owned construction a...2024-03-0413 min
Building Leaders Radio HourWIC Week Spotlight: Supporting Women in Construction (Celeste Anthony-Johnson & Sheryl Alberico)Joining us for a special BLRH episode are Celeste Anthony-Johnson and Sheryl Alberico. Both Sheryl and Celeste volunteer with the Atlanta Chapter of the National Association for Women in Construction (NAWIC). With over 115 chapters across the US, NAWIC serves as a support network that provides professional development, education, networking, and so much more for women in the construction field. With dual BA's in Architecture and Interior Design, Sheryl Alberico brings a unique perspective and 20 years of industry experience to her role as Vice President of Business Development and Marketing at iugis Construction Corp, a certified minority-owned construction a...2024-01-1930 min
Building Leaders Radio HourLeading with Integrity (Brad Raffensperger)Joining BLRH as the final guest of season two is Brad Raffensperger, Georgia's 29th Secretary of State. Secretary Raffensperger was first elected in 2018 and overwhelmingly re-elected in 2022. Secretary Raffensperger is a lifelong conservative Republican. He moved to Georgia 40 years ago to raise a family and start a small business. As a licensed Professional Engineer and Structural Engineer licensed in 40 states, and licensed General Contractor in Georgia and other states, Raffensperger successfully founded Tendon Systems, a provider of high-strength steel for construction projects. Under Raffensperger’s ownership Tendon Systems grew to become the southeast’s largest post...2023-12-051h 04
Building Leaders Radio HourThe Leadership IMPACT (Jason Hughes)Joining Building Leaders Radio Hour as our seventh guest of season two is Jason Hughes, Co-Founder and President of IMPACT Development Management. A dynamic and well-rounded leader, Jason Hughes understands first-hand the viewpoint of the contractor, the investor, and the owner. With an undergrad in construction management, Jason spent the early part of his career working as a project manager for one of Atlanta’s top commercial contracting firms. In 2006, he transitioned to the developer side of the table, managing the construction program for $330 million-dollar deals across the southeast and later was engaged to do com...2023-11-211h 03
Building Leaders Radio HourThe Good to Great Leader (Brett Fortune)Our sixth guest of season 2 is Brett Fortune, Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer of Fortune-Johnson. Brett has been actively involved in the construction industry for over 35 years and has supervised the construction of more than 30,000 multifamily units since the company’s inception in 1991. Brett's experience covers all phases of construction operations ranging from estimating, scheduling, site development, building construction, and business development. Brett holds a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree with a concentration in Marketing from Stetson University in DeLand, Florida. Prior to forming Fortune-Johnson, Brett was a senior project manager with the...2023-11-071h 01
Building Leaders Radio HourThe Faithful Leader (Chris Clark)Joining us as our fifth guest of season two is Chris Clark, President & CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. The Georgia Chamber of Commerce is committed to providing coordinated leadership to protect free enterprise, engage members, capitalize on emerging trends, and mitigate risk to Georgia business.Chris received his bachelor’s degree from Georgia Southern University and his master’s degree in public administration from Georgia College and State University. Prior to joining the Georgia Chamber, Chris served as Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and as Deputy Commissioner for the Department of E...2023-10-2459 min
Building Leaders Radio HourGiving Back (Melanie Kagan)Joining us for our non-profit episode of season two is Melanie Kagan, CEO of The Center for Family Resources. The Center for Family Resources is a Cobb County-based organization that works exclusively to serve local families and individuals that are either homeless or in danger of becoming homeless.Melanie has more than 10 years of experience working in the nonprofit field in leadership positions that include fundraising, policy and advocacy, nonprofit management and program oversight. She has spent the last two years as the Northwest Regional Director for the United Way of Greater Atlanta where she...2023-10-1059 min
Building Leaders Radio HourBlazing New Paths (Michael Russell, Sr.)Joining BLRH as our third guest of season 2 is Michael Russell, Sr. Michael was promoted to Chief Executive Officer of H. J. Russell & Company in 2003 succeeding his father, Herman Russell, who founded the company in 1952 and led it for 50 years. Michael is also Vice Chairman of Concessions International.A graduate of The University of Virginia and Georgia State University, Michael brings his 28 years of construction experience to lead the more than 2,000 employees across 10 major cities between H. J. Russell & Company and Concessions International.Michael is very active in the community and is involved in business a...2023-09-2656 min
Building Leaders Radio HourBuilding a Sustainable Life (Gerry Hughes)Joining us for our 2nd episode of the season is Gerry Hughes. Gerry Hughes has been leading commercial construction within the Tri-State area of New York City for over 25 years, with expansion to the Atlanta market within the past 9 years as the Founder and CEO of South Ferry NY Llc, Melvin Construction lnc and Belter Tech Inc.Gerry took the leap of faith to embark on the American Dream as he left his homeland of Ireland at age 17 to continue his career in the construction industry. Gerry has a strong passion for identifying marketplace opportunities and strives t...2023-09-1258 min
Building Leaders Radio HourFrom Minor League to Merit Shop (Mike Bellaman)Kicking off Season 2 of Building Leaders Radio Hour is Mike Bellaman, President and CEO of Associated Builders and Contractors. Mike's tenure in this role began in 2011 and he currently serves over 22,000 ABC members from 68 chapters across the US. A graduate of Penn State, Mike earned his bachelor's degree in architectural engineering and spent more than two decades in the construction industry before joining ABC's staff. In addition to launching initiatives that have strengthened ABC members' value proposition, Mike has led the way in ensuring Safety is at the forefront for each member through championing ABC's STEP Safety M...2023-08-2956 min
Building Leaders Radio HourThe Inevitable Life (David Kidder)Joining us for the final episode of our first season is David Kidder. David is a founder, investor, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. David's purpose is to ignite growth in the lives of people and organizations, to help identify their proprietary gifts and solve the grand challenges of our time. David, a graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology, co-founded Bionic (Inc. 500) in 2013 to ignite growth revolutions in large enterprises. Following Bionic's acquisition by Accenture, David has continued his creative efforts as an angel investor with more than 40 investments. David has spent the la...2023-04-251h 29
Building Leaders Radio HourGiving Back (Kara Portnell)Joining us for the penultimate episode of BLRH season 1 is Kara Portnell. Kara has served as the executive director of Early Learning Property Management, Inc. for the past 20 years. Prior to serving as Executive Director, Kara provided construction management and program services for ELPM, along with Jack Pinkerton, who, as a retired contractor, volunteered his construction expertise and services. Kara continues to lead and manage ELPM’s mission, development, construction projects, and center maintenance/capital projects, along with the overall management of ELPM. ELPM’s mission is to transform early childhood learning and development in underse...2023-04-111h 06
Building Leaders Radio HourWinning the Bid (Charlie Battle)Joining us for episode 6 of the Building Leaders Radio hour is Charlie Battle. A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Charlie has served for many years as a Public Finance Lawyer in Atlanta, GA, and was instrumental in Atlanta hosting the 1996 Olympic games. Charlie was a public finance lawyer before playing a key role in Atlanta's successful bid to host the 1996 Olympic Games. Charlie served as Managing Director for International Relations of the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games and was awarded the Olympic Order by the International Olympic Committee for outstanding contributions to...2023-03-281h 04
Building Leaders Radio HourDesigning Your Life (Melissa Cantrell)Our fifth guest of the season on BLRH is Melissa Cantrell. Melissa currently serves as the president and CEO of CDH Partners. CDH Partners is an architectural firm that was founded in 1977 with a commitment to serve those who serve others. With a family whose claim to fame is the geodesic dome and for female builders, Melissa grew up around architecture and being able to visualize designed spaces. A proud graduate of Georgia Tech, Melissa has followed a path she knew she would take since the age of 11. From humble beginnings, she now handles operations to establish s...2023-03-1457 min
Building Leaders Radio HourCarpenter to CEO (Mike Bolen)Joining us for the 4th episode of our first season is Mike Bolen. Mike served as the CEO of McCarthy Building Companies from 1999-2021. Established in 1864, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. has a long history of building facilities that drive greater value.With over 30 years of experience in the construction industry, Mike joined McCarthy in 1978 as a carpenter, moving his way up through the company to assume the role of CEO in 1999. With this ascension, Mike became the first person without the last name of McCarthy to lead the company. Mike earned a bachelor of science in general...2023-02-281h 03
Building Leaders Radio HourBucket List Interview (Nancy Juneau)Nancy Juneau joins BLRH for the 3rd episode of our first season. Nancy currently serves as the CEO of Juneau Construction and formerly served as the ABC of Georgia board chairman in 2017. Nancy is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a degree in Education. After graduating, she entered the A/E/C industry working in the marketing department for a structural engineer out of St. Louis, MO. From there she moved on to work for a large Construction Management firm where she gained experience in preconstruction. In the mid-80’s, Nancy moved to Tampa, FL to...2023-02-141h 06
Building Leaders Radio HourWow! He let us do this? (Bill Anderson)Join us as we sit down with Bill Anderson, President & CEO of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Georgia, as he shares his experiences leading ABC over the past 25 years. Bill earned his designation as a LEED® AP from the U.S. Green Building Institute. He is an active member of several construction and professional associations, including the Georgia Society of Association Executives (GSAE). Bill served as GSAE’s President in 2007-2008 and has received many GSAE awards over the years. He achieved his Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). Bill...2023-01-3154 min
Building Leaders Radio HourIn the Beginning (Neil Wilcove & Mark Cleverly)In the beginning, there was an idea and that idea turned into the Building Leaders Radio Hour. Join co-hosts Neil Wilcove and Mark Cleverly as they discuss the idea behind Building Leaders Radio Hour, who they are, and what they hope to accomplish through these episodes. ---00:00 Introduction 00:45 What is Building Leaders Radio Hour?02:36 A boy from West Tennessee (Mark Cleverly Intro)06:26 Difference between being a leader and being a boss 08:45 A boy from Upstate New York (Neil Wilcove Intro)11:00 Building Leaders Radio Hour origin story (Yellow)17:43 Work ethic...2023-01-1742 min
Building Leaders Radio HourSeason Premiere TeaserAfter many years of planning, the Building Leaders Radio Hour will be launching its first season on January 17, 2023. Preview the exciting things to come with snippets from our first episode. Be sure to subscribe/like/download and share with your friends and network. Thanks for listening! 2023-01-0403 min