Creating Structure

In this episode it was my pleasure to welcome Mr John Skok, RA, Architect. Of course we talk about John's background and journey into architecture, but the main focus of this episode is urban architecture, and specifically Detroit architecture. We talk about what John refers to as "The Detroit Opportunity." Starting in college, John has devoted many years to work specifically in Detroit, both in repurposed and new buildings. But there's a strong emphasis here on urban renewal, reclaiming or repurposing buildings, and the momentum John has seen build over the course of two-plus decades in his work with McIntosh Poris Architects. Enjoy the the architect's perspective and view point as we journey together. Thanks for listening!

The Guest:
John Skok, Architect, Principal
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnskok/

McIntosh Poris Associates
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mcintosh-poris-associates/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mcintoshporis?lang=en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcintosh_poris/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/McIntosh-Poris-Associates/100026627665513/
Website: https://www.mcintoshporis.com/


Host:
John L Wheaton, PE, CEO, Wheaton & Sprague Engineering, Inc., & Affiliates
Blog: https://johnlwheaton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-wheaton-pe-leed-ap-0694886
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnLWheaton1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnlwheaton1/

Wheaton Sprague and Affiliates:
Company: https://www.wheatonsprague.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wheatonsprague
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheatonsprague/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wheatonsprague/    

Audio Production, Mixing, Engineering, Production
Joshua Wheaton
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bluenotejosh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rustbeltmoneyprod/

In this episode it was my pleasure to welcome Mr John Skok, RA, Architect. Of course we talk about John's background and journey into architecture, but the main focus of this episode is urban architecture, and specifically Detroit architecture. We talk about what John refers to as "The Detroit Opportunity." Starting in college, John has devoted many years to work specifically in Detroit, both in repurposed and new buildings. But there's a strong emphasis here on urban renewal, reclaiming or repurposing buildings, and the momentum John has seen build over the course of two-plus decades in his work with McIntosh Poris Architects. Enjoy the the architect's perspective and view point as we journey together. Thanks for listening!

The Guest:
John Skok, Architect, Principal
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnskok/

McIntosh Poris Associates
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mcintosh-poris-associates/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mcintoshporis?lang=en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcintosh_poris/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/McIntosh-Poris-Associates/100026627665513/
Website: https://www.mcintoshporis.com/


Host:
John L Wheaton, PE, CEO, Wheaton & Sprague Engineering, Inc., & Affiliates
Blog: https://johnlwheaton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-wheaton-pe-leed-ap-0694886
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnLWheaton1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnlwheaton1/

Wheaton Sprague and Affiliates:
Company: https://www.wheatonsprague.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wheatonsprague
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheatonsprague/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wheatonsprague/    

Audio Production, Mixing, Engineering, Production
Joshua Wheaton
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bluenotejosh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rustbeltmoneyprod/

Welcome to the "geek out" episode, where three normal, balanced humans, who happen to be engineers, and who happen to have glass and aluminum in their DNA profiles, discuss engineering of glazed facades, specialty glass, technical applications, value propositions, and more. We talk about the role of engineering, Sentech's specialty work, thermal performance, structural engineering, wall movements, building codes, material optimization, and much more. Also, how about ordering and handling a 75' x 12' piece of glass? That's some big stuff.

Diarmuid Kelleher, PE, is Director of Engineering for Sentech. He grew up in Ireland on a 60 acre dairy farm. He came to the USA  in 2008. He's worked for such notable's as Larson Engineering, Permasteelisa North America Corp, Thorton Tomasetti, and Inhabit, on his progression to Sentech. He leads all engineering production work from time of sale to point of fab and construction. I think you'll enjoy his insights.

Dave Dunham, PE, is the Director Of Business Development at Sentech. Dave has worked there as engineering manager, and pre-sales engineer manager on his path to the current position in business development, sales, proposal work. He he leads the sales team, does a significant amount of Design-Assist work and consultation (DA) and facilitates a high level of collaboration between business development and engineering.

Have fun, and enjoy this episode.

The Guests:
Diarmuid Kelleher, PE, SE, Director of Engineering, Sentech
LinkedIn Diarmuid: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diarmuid-kelleher-5a751453/

Dave Dunham, PE, Director of Business Development, Sentech 
LinkedIn Dave: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-dunham-9b462635/

SENTECH:
LinkedIn Senctech: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sentech-architectural-systems/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sentech_architectural/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sentech_arch?lang=en
Sentech Website: https://www.sentechas.com/

Host:
John L Wheaton, PE, CEO, Wheaton & Sprague Engineering, Inc., & Affiliates
Blog: https://johnlwheaton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-wheaton-pe-leed-ap-0694886
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnLWheaton1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnlwheaton1/

Wheaton Sprague and Affiliates:
Company: https://www.wheatonsprague.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wheatonsprague
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheatonsprague/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wheatonsprague/    

Audio Production, Mixing, Engineering, Production
Joshua Wheaton
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bluenotejosh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rustbeltmoneyprod/

Welcome to the podcast, the one, the only, Mr. Andrew Haring, VP, Business Development, NGA (The National Glass Association.) We had some fun together on this episode, and there's also a lot of insights into Andrew's path, experiences, views of marketing, development in the glass industry, and more. I heard a man of principal, who really expresses humility and gratitude, to go with his knowledge and experience.

Andrew started as a graphic designer, and quickly moved from the architectural services world into the CR Laurence Company (now part of OBE) eventually rising to the role of Vice President of Marketing. Andrew has been the VP of Business Development for NGA for 4 years now. He's a frequent presence on social media, especially LinkedIn and Twitter. Andrew has a great sense of humor and we enjoy some sparring from time to time.

We talk in some depth about marketing, and the differences between marketing, business development, and sales. We talk glass industry and what NGA is all about as well.

And this episode would not be complete without talking about our expanding league of GRILLING, as in cooking meat over charcoal. There's special event being planned also around this activity at Glass Build. Listen to the very end!

Enjoy the show, leave a comment, share with a friend.


The Guest:
Andrew Haring, VP, Business Development, NGA
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-haring-marketing/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewharing


NGA:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-glass-association/
Twitter 1: https://twitter.com/natglassassoc
Twitter 2: https://twitter.com/glassnation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassmagazinenga/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glassnation/
Website: https://www.glass.org/

Host:
John L Wheaton, PE, CEO, Wheaton & Sprague Engineering, Inc., & Affiliates
Blog: https://johnlwheaton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-wheaton-pe-leed-ap-0694886
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnLWheaton1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnlwheaton1/

Wheaton Sprague and Affiliates:
Company: https://www.wheatonsprague.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wheatonsprague
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheatonsprague/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wheatonsprague/    

Audio Production, Mixing, Engineering, Production
Joshua Wheaton
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bluenotejosh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rustbeltmoneyprod/

Welcome to the podcast, the one, the only, Mr. Andrew Haring, VP, Business Development, NGA (The National Glass Association.) We had some fun together on this episode, and there's also a lot of insights into Andrew's path, experiences, views of marketing, development in the glass industry, and more. I heard a man of principal, who really expresses humility and gratitude, to go with his knowledge and experience.

Andrew started as a graphic designer, and quickly moved from the architectural services world into the CR Laurence Company (now part of OBE) eventually rising to the role of Vice President of Marketing. Andrew has been the VP of Business Development for NGA for 4 years now. He's a frequent presence on social media, especially LinkedIn and Twitter. Andrew has a great sense of humor and we enjoy some sparring from time to time.

We talk in some depth about marketing, and the differences between marketing, business development, and sales. We talk glass industry and what NGA is all about as well.

And this episode would not be complete without talking about our expanding league of GRILLING, as in cooking meat over charcoal. There's special event being planned also around this activity at Glass Build. Listen to the very end!

Enjoy the show, leave a comment, share with a friend.


The Guest:
Andrew Haring, VP, Business Development, NGA
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-haring-marketing/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewharing


NGA:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-glass-association/
Twitter 1: https://twitter.com/natglassassoc
Twitter 2: https://twitter.com/glassnation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassmagazinenga/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glassnation/
Website: https://www.glass.org/

Host:
John L Wheaton, PE, CEO, Wheaton & Sprague Engineering, Inc., & Affiliates
Blog: https://johnlwheaton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-wheaton-pe-leed-ap-0694886
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnLWheaton1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnlwheaton1/

Wheaton Sprague and Affiliates:
Company: https://www.wheatonsprague.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wheatonsprague
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheatonsprague/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wheatonsprague/    

Audio Production, Mixing, Engineering, Production
Joshua Wheaton
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bluenotejosh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rustbeltmoneyprod/

Welcome to the "geek out" episode, where three normal, balanced humans, who happen to be engineers, and who happen to have glass and aluminum in their DNA profiles, discuss engineering of glazed facades, specialty glass, technical applications, value propositions, and more. We talk about the role of engineering, Sentech's specialty work, thermal performance, structural engineering, wall movements, building codes, material optimization, and much more. Also, how about ordering and handling a 75' x 12' piece of glass? That's some big stuff.

Diarmuid Kelleher, PE, is Director of Engineering for Sentech. He grew up in Ireland on a 60 acre dairy farm. He came to the USA  in 2008. He's worked for such notable's as Larson Engineering, Permasteelisa North America Corp, Thorton Tomasetti, and Inhabit, on his progression to Sentech. He leads all engineering production work from time of sale to point of fab and construction. I think you'll enjoy his insights.

Dave Dunham, PE, is the Director Of Business Development at Sentech. Dave has worked there as engineering manager, and pre-sales engineer manager on his path to the current position in business development, sales, proposal work. He he leads the sales team, does a significant amount of Design-Assist work and consultation (DA) and facilitates a high level of collaboration between business development and engineering.

Have fun, and enjoy this episode.

The Guests:
Diarmuid Kelleher, PE, SE, Director of Engineering, Sentech
LinkedIn Diarmuid: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diarmuid-kelleher-5a751453/

Dave Dunham, PE, Director of Business Development, Sentech 
LinkedIn Dave: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-dunham-9b462635/

SENTECH:
LinkedIn Senctech: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sentech-architectural-systems/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sentech_architectural/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sentech_arch?lang=en
Sentech Website: https://www.sentechas.com/

Host:
John L Wheaton, PE, CEO, Wheaton & Sprague Engineering, Inc., & Affiliates
Blog: https://johnlwheaton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-wheaton-pe-leed-ap-0694886
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnLWheaton1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnlwheaton1/

Wheaton Sprague and Affiliates:
Company: https://www.wheatonsprague.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wheatonsprague
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheatonsprague/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wheatonsprague/    

Audio Production, Mixing, Engineering, Production
Joshua Wheaton
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bluenotejosh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rustbeltmoneyprod/

Welcome to the Podcast, Sarah Eppink, Founder and Owner of Aisling Group, LLC.

I am so pleased to present this content to our audience. This discussion focuses on the areas of training, development, personal coaching, learning,  leadership, emotional awareness, values, and more.

Sarah is a talent development consultant and certified leadership coach skilled in designing, managing, and developing learning programs. She has over 20 years of experience in program management. She has a a proven record for driving learning initiatives that support corporate change, enhance performance, and contribute to bottom-line profitability. How does she do it? Listen to the podcast to get more insight.

Sarah worked for Key Bank and the Federal Reserve Bank in Cleveland before founding and stepping into her current business, which she leads and directs. We hit on the surface of a few things, and we go deep on some others, including a discussion about the relationship between vulnerability and intimacy , and how that applies in a business to business and human to human context.

Also, wait until the surprise reveal at the end that you don't want to miss!

Tune it, leave a comment, spread the word!

Guest:
Sarah Eppink, Owner, Aisling Group, LLC
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saraheppink/

Aisling Group
Website: http://www.aislinggroupllc.com/

Host:
John L Wheaton, PE, CEO, Wheaton & Sprague Engineering, Inc., & Affiliates
Blog: https://johnlwheaton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-wheaton-pe-leed-ap-0694886
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnLWheaton1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnlwheaton1/

Wheaton Sprague and Affiliates:
Company: https://www.wheatonsprague.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wheatonsprague
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheatonsprague/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wheatonsprague/    

Audio Production, Mixing, Engineering, Production
Joshua Wheaton
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bluenotejosh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rustbeltmoneyprod/

Welcome to the Podcast, Sarah Eppink, Founder and Owner of Aisling Group, LLC.

I am so pleased to present this content to our audience. This discussion focuses on the areas of training, development, personal coaching, learning,  leadership, emotional awareness, values, and more.

Sarah is a talent development consultant and certified leadership coach skilled in designing, managing, and developing learning programs. She has over 20 years of experience in program management. She has a a proven record for driving learning initiatives that support corporate change, enhance performance, and contribute to bottom-line profitability. How does she do it? Listen to the podcast to get more insight.

Sarah worked for Key Bank and the Federal Reserve Bank in Cleveland before founding and stepping into her current business, which she leads and directs. We hit on the surface of a few things, and we go deep on some others, including a discussion about the relationship between vulnerability and intimacy , and how that applies in a business to business and human to human context.

Also, wait until the surprise reveal at the end that you don't want to miss!

Tune it, leave a comment, spread the word!

Guest:
Sarah Eppink, Owner, Aisling Group, LLC
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saraheppink/

Aisling Group
Website: http://www.aislinggroupllc.com/

Host:
John L Wheaton, PE, CEO, Wheaton & Sprague Engineering, Inc., & Affiliates
Blog: https://johnlwheaton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-wheaton-pe-leed-ap-0694886
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnLWheaton1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnlwheaton1/

Wheaton Sprague and Affiliates:
Company: https://www.wheatonsprague.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wheatonsprague
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheatonsprague/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wheatonsprague/    

Audio Production, Mixing, Engineering, Production
Joshua Wheaton
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bluenotejosh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rustbeltmoneyprod/

Welcome to the latest Creating Structure Podcast. My guest is Mr. Derek Losee, Executive VP, Architectural Division of Steel Encounters Inc (SEI) in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Derek is an executive leader, an expert business developer, and value-based solution provider. He has been in the glazing, cladding, curtain wall and components business for many years.  Derek provides executive leadership and leads business development for the Architectural Division of SEI. In addition, Derek has significant experience in design-assist work, point supported Pilkington Architectural structural glass walls and building envelope integration.

SEI, an employee owned company, is a full service glazing/trade subcontractor providing design, engineering, fabrication, assembly, and installation. SEI also has a steel division and you'll hear us discuss the formation of this and the architectural division.

Like many guests, Derek started out in humble beginnings, worked his way through a family business, his own business, and then ultimately joined SEI. Derek and I take a walk through his history, SEI's history, all things related to curtain wall, panels, cladding, sales, the market, mountain states, Utah construction, Covid19 impacts, remote work, and more. We have an interesting discussion as well around formation of developing, with a team, our core focus ("the why"), core values, niche, its impact on recruiting, retention, strategy, execution. I think you'll enjoy the episode.

Guest:
Derek Losee, Executive VP, Steel Encounters
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-losee-8aa93431/

Steel Encounters
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/steel-encounters-inc-/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@steelencounters
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steelencounters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steelencounters
Website: https://www.steelencounters.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/steelencounters

Host:
John L Wheaton, PE, CEO, Wheaton & Sprague Engineering, Inc., & Affiliates
Blog: https://johnlwheaton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-wheaton-pe-leed-ap-0694886
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnLWheaton1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnlwheaton1/

Wheaton Sprague and Affiliates:
Company: https://www.wheatonsprague.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wheatonsprague
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheatonsprague/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wheatonsprague/    

Audio Production, Mixing, Engineering, Production
Joshua Wheaton
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bluenotejosh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rustbeltmoneyprod/

Welcome to the latest Creating Structure Podcast. My guest is Mr. Derek Losee, Executive VP, Architectural Division of Steel Encounters Inc (SEI) in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Derek is an executive leader, an expert business developer, and value-based solution provider. He has been in the glazing, cladding, curtain wall and components business for many years.  Derek provides executive leadership and leads business development for the Architectural Division of SEI. In addition, Derek has significant experience in design-assist work, point supported Pilkington Architectural structural glass walls and building envelope integration.

SEI, an employee owned company, is a full service glazing/trade subcontractor providing design, engineering, fabrication, assembly, and installation. SEI also has a steel division and you'll hear us discuss the formation of this and the architectural division.

Like many guests, Derek started out in humble beginnings, worked his way through a family business, his own business, and then ultimately joined SEI. Derek and I take a walk through his history, SEI's history, all things related to curtain wall, panels, cladding, sales, the market, mountain states, Utah construction, Covid19 impacts, remote work, and more. We have an interesting discussion as well around formation of developing, with a team, our core focus ("the why"), core values, niche, its impact on recruiting, retention, strategy, execution. I think you'll enjoy the episode.

Guest:
Derek Losee, Executive VP, Steel Encounters
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-losee-8aa93431/

Steel Encounters
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/steel-encounters-inc-/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@steelencounters
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steelencounters/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steelencounters
Website: https://www.steelencounters.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/steelencounters

Host:
John L Wheaton, PE, CEO, Wheaton & Sprague Engineering, Inc., & Affiliates
Blog: https://johnlwheaton.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-wheaton-pe-leed-ap-0694886
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnLWheaton1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnlwheaton1/

Wheaton Sprague and Affiliates:
Company: https://www.wheatonsprague.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wheatonsprague
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheatonsprague/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wheatonsprague/    

Audio Production, Mixing, Engineering, Production
Joshua Wheaton
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bluenotejosh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rustbeltmoneyprod/