Podcast Archive

  • A conversation with Jason Galoozis (Premistar)

    Apr 5, 2024 | 35 minutes | Episode 33

    Angie talks with Jason Galoozis, Safety Director of Premistar. Angie and Jason talk about his rise through the industry as a safety professional and outline some of the best practices that companies can employ to ensure that everyone gets home safely

  • Chris Hronek (SMACNA Innovator of the Year Tweet/Garot Mechanical)

    Mar 15, 2024 | 21 minutes | Episode 32

    Angie and Chris talk about his expierience with pushing the envelope with technological integration in a shop setting, and reflect on Chris' career path and how he got to where he is today. 

  • A Conversation with Steve Zahm (Procore)

    Sep 28, 2023 | 46 minutes | Episode 31

    Angie and Steve talk about the origins of Procore and the work they are doing within the industry, along with outlining how to build a strong company culture that encourages innovation through collaboration. 

  • Robert Beck (CEO of the John W. Danforth Company and MCAA National President)

    Jul 28, 2023 | 36 minutes | Episode 30

    Angie and Robert talk about his rise through the ranks of John W. Danforth, his priorities for his term as MCAA's National President, and how he seeks to collaborate with SMACNA and NECA on initiatives such as the MEP Innovation Conference.

  • Chris Walker (Executive Vice President, CAL SMACNA)

    Jun 9, 2023 | 38 minutes | Episode 28

    Angie and Chris discuss how he started with SMACNA, outline some of his legislative work on behalf of the industry in California, and talk about his ongoing initative to improve awareness about the need for enhanced indoor air quality. 

  • Steve Richman (Milwaukee Tool)

    Jun 8, 2023 | 33 minutes | Episode 29

    Angie Simon sits down with Steve Richman, Group President with SMACNA Premier Partner Milwaukee Tool. Angie and Steve talk about his career with Milwaukee Tool, the company's long history of innovation within the industry.

  • A Conversation with SMART General President Michael Coleman

    May 31, 2023 | 41 minutes | Episode 27

    Angie Simon is joined by Michael Coleman, the newly installed General President of SMART. Angie and Mike talk about Mike's rise through the trades, his priorities in his new position, the relationship between SMACNA and SMART.

  • A Conversation With Linda Jennings

    Apr 28, 2023 | 37 minutes | Episode 26

    Angie sits down with Linda Jennings, SMACNA's new Executive Director of Market Sectors and Construction Technology. Angie and Linda talk about how she grew up in the industry, some of her expieriences as she rose up through the trades.

  • A Conversation with SMACNA CEO Aaron Hilger

    Mar 20, 2023 | 32 minutes | Episode 25

    For this episode, Angie Simon is joined by SMACNA CEO Aaron Hilger. Angie and Aaron reflect on his first year as SMACNA's CEO and also delve into SMACNA's new strategic plan and what it means for the organization and the industry as a whole. 

  • A Conversation about Safety (Featuring SMOHIT's Aldo Zambetti and SMACNA's Justin Crandol)

    Dec 27, 2022 | 45 minutes | Episode 24

    Angie, Aldo, and Justin talk about some of the work that SMOHIT is doing to promote safety in the workplace. They also promoted mental health awareness within the sheet metal and HVAC industry. 

  • A conversation with SMACNA's Chief Economist, Dr. Anirban Basu

    Nov 28, 2022 | 36 minutes | Episode 23

    Angie and Dr. Basu talk about a variety of topics, including the overall economic picture and how it will impact the industry, along with examining what specific market sectors will present the most potent growth opportunities over the coming months. 

  • A discussion with Nate Oland, Federated Insurance

    Sep 29, 2022 | 29 minutes | Episode 22

    During their discussion, Angie and Nate talk about all of the ways that SMACNA collaborates with Federated in terms of products and services, as well as some of the issues that contractors need to be aware of, such as cyber security.

  • A Conversation With Joseph Sellers, Jr., General President, SMART

    Jul 28, 2022 | 41 minutes | Episode 21

    Angie and Joe talk about the collaboration between SMACNA and SMART on issues such as diversity in the workplace and workforce development.

  • A conversation with Rick Blazier, COO of Southland Industries

    Jul 14, 2022 | 26 minutes | Episode 20

    Angie Simon is joined by Rick Blazier, COO of Southland Industries. Angie and Rick talk about Southland's recent acquisition of the Brandt Companies and its impact on the company. They also take a moment to talk about workforce development and trends.

  • A Conversation with Bill Zahner (CEO/Chairman, A. Zahner Co.)

    Jun 30, 2022 | 31 minutes | Episode 19

    Angie Simon sits down with Bill Zahner, CEO/Chairman of A. Zahner Co. Angie and Bill talk about some of the incredible and diverse projects his company has been working on and some of the trends that are starting to develop within the industry.

  • A Conversation with SMACNA CEO Aaron Hilger

    Jun 2, 2022 | 34 minutes | Episode 18

    Angie Simon sits down with SMACNA CEO Aaron Hilger to talk about his first 100 days in the role, his background and prior experience, and outline some of his goals for the organization.

  • Chuck Gulledge on the Future of Our Industry

    Jun 3, 2021 | 43 minutes | Episode 17

    In Episode 17 of Let’s Talk Shop, host Angie Simon, CEO, Western Allied Mechanical, chats with ASHRAE President Chuck Gulledge about his tenure as president in the times of COVID and the opportunities he capitalized on to meet more members.

  • Diversity and Equity in the Industry

    May 12, 2021 | 45 minutes | Episode 16

    In Episode 16 of Let’s Talk Shop, host Angie Simon, CEO, Western Allied Mechanical, chats with Leah Rambo about the diversity requirements in the building trades in NYC and how they ensure opportunities in the trade remain equitable and competitive.

  • Indoor Air Quality and the Reopening of Buildings

    Apr 7, 2021 | 30 minutes | Episode 15

    Let's Talk Shop, Episode 15: Indoor Air Quality and the Reopening of Buildings by SMACNA.

  • Celebrate Women In Construction Week

    Mar 8, 2021 | 28 minutes | Episode 14

    Episode 14 celebrates Women in Construction Week. Host Angie Simon, SMACNA president and CEO of Western Allied Mechanical, talks with Carmen Koo, partner at Applied Air Conditioning and Sandra Mennino, president of Cambridgeport Air Systems.

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