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Episode 33- A conversation with Jason Galoozis (Premistar) Apr 05, 2024

Angie sits down with Jason Galoozis, Safety Director with 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.

Episode 32- Chris Hronek (SMACNA Innovator of the Year Tweet/Garot Mechanical) Mar 15, 2024

In this episode of Let's Talk Shop, Angie Simon chats with Chris Hronek of Tweet/Garot Mechanical and SMACNA's 2024 Innovator of the Year. 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.

Episode 31- A Conversation with Steve Zahm (Procore) Sep 28, 2023

In the latest episode of Lets Talk Shop, Angie sits down with Steve Zahm, President and Chief Culture Officer with SMACNA Premier Partner Procore. During their converation, 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.

Episode 30- Robert Beck (CEO of the John W. Danforth Company and MCAA National President) Jul 28, 2023

In the latest Let's Talk Shop installment, Angie Simon sits down with Robert Beck, the CEO of the John W. Danforth Company and the National President of MCAA. During their conversation, 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. The two also dive into John W. Danforth's work with the Heavy Metal Summer Experience.

Episode 28: Chris Walker (Executive Vice President, CAL SMACNA) Jun 09, 2023

Angie Simon is joined by Chris Walker, Executive Vice President of CAL SMACNA. 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.

Episode 29- Steve Richman (Milwaukee Tool) Jun 08, 2023

In the latest episode of Let's Talk Shop, Angie Simon sits down with Steve Richman, Group President with SMACNA Premier Partner Milwaukee Tool. During their discussion, Angie and Steve talk about his career with Milwaukee Tool, the company's long history of innovation within the industry, and the value of their SMACNA Premier Partnership.

Episode 27- A Conversation with SMART General President Michael Coleman May 31, 2023

For the latest installment of Let's Talk Shop, 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, and the legacy of his predecessor, Joseph Sellers.

Episode 26- A Conversation With Linda Jennings Apr 28, 2023

Angie Simon sits down with Linda Jennings, SMACNA's new Executive Director of Market Sectors and Construction Technology. Angie and Linda talk about how Linda grew up in the industry, some of her expieriences as she rose up through the trades and SMACNA as a chapter executive, and what her goals are for her new role at SMACNA headquarters.

Episode 25- A Conversation with SMACNA CEO Aaron Hilger Mar 20, 2023

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.

Let's Talk Shop- Episode 24- A Conversation about Safety (Featuring SMOHIT's Aldo Zambetti and SMACNA's Justin Crandol) Dec 27, 2022

For the latest episode of Let's Talk Shop, Angie Simon is joined by Aldo Zambetti, Administrator of the Sheet Metal Occupational Health Institute Trust (SMOHIT) and Justin Crandol, Director of Safety at SMACNA. During their discussion, Angie, Aldo, and Justin talk about some of the work that SMOHIT is doing to promote safety in the workplace. They also go into detail about one of the topics that is very important to both of them, promoting mental health awareness within the sheet metal and HVAC industry.

Let's Talk Shop Episode 23- A conversation with SMACNA's Chief Economist, Dr. Anirban Basu Nov 28, 2022

In the latest episode of Let's Talk Shop, Angie Simon is joined by Dr. Anirban Basu, CEO of the Sage Policy Group and SMACNA's Chief Economist. During their discussion, 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.

Lets Talk Shop Episode 22 - A discussion with Nate Oland, Federated Insurance Sep 29, 2022

In the latest edition of Let's Talk Shop, Angie Simon sits down with Nate Oland, Senior National Account Executive with SMACNA Premier Partner Federated Insurance. 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.

Lets Talk Shop Episode 21: A Conversation With Joseph Sellers, Jr., General President, SMART Jul 28, 2022

For the latest episode of Let's Talk Shop, Angie Simon is joined by Joseph Sellers, Jr., the General President of The International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers (SMART). Angie and Joe talk about the collaboration between SMACNA and SMART on issues such as diversity in the workplace and workforce development. They also delve into some other topics, including the need to improve the country's HVAC infrastructure in the wake of COVID-19.

Lets Talk Shop Episode 20: A conversation with Rick Blazier, COO of Southland Industries Jul 14, 2022

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 some general trends going on in the industry.

Let's Talk Shop, Episode 19: A Conversation with Bill Zahner (CEO/Chairman, A. Zahner Co.) Jun 30, 2022

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. The two also talk about how Bill's passion for working with different metals began at a young age and continues to grow to this very day.

Lets Talk Shop Episode 18: A Conversation with SMACNA CEO Aaron Hilger Jun 02, 2022

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.

Let's Talk Shop, Episode 17: Chuck Gulledge on the Future of Our Industry Jun 03, 2021

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 than he might have otherwise.

Let's Talk Shop, Episode 16: Diversity and Equity in the Industry May 12, 2021

In Episode 16 of Let’s Talk Shop, host Angie Simon, CEO, Western Allied Mechanical, chats with Leah Rambo, Training Director and Fund Administrator at Sheet Metal Workers Local 28, about the diversity requirements required in the building trades in NYC and how they ensure opportunities in the trade remain equitable and competitive.

Let's Talk Shop, Episode 15: Indoor Air Quality and the Reopening of Buildings Apr 07, 2021

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

Lets Talk Shop, Episode 14: Celebrate Women In Construction Week Mar 08, 2021

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 in California and Sandra Mennino, president of Cambridgeport Air Systems in Massachusetts, about how they started in the construction industry, some of the challenges they have faced as women in the trades, and what opportunities are available to bring more women into the industry.

Let's Talk Shop, Episode 13: How COVID Is Impacting Operations and Innovations for 2021 Feb 03, 2021

In Episode 13 of Let’s Talk Shop, host Angie Simon, CEO, Western Allied Mechanical and SMACNA President, talks with Kevin Ginley, VP of commercial sales at Majestic Steel, and Brennan Hall, senior HVAC project manager at Johns Manville on how their companies have adapted to stay competitive amid COVID-19, the impact of the “V-shaped recovery,” and the forecast for 2021.

Let's Talk Shop, Episode 12: TAB contractors and their frontline fight against COVID-19 May 12, 2020

In the latest episode of Let’s Talk Shop, host Angie Simon, CEO, Western Allied Mechanical, talks with Matt Sano, president of Fisher Balancing Company, a testing and air balancing contractor, and Jennifer Lohr, a technician with the company.“We’ve been called on by our clients to get involved with them and help them prepare areas of their hospital that need to have a negative pressure for the protection of the patients and the caregivers,” says Sano. “The need to make them (hospitals) COVID-19 compliant has been a moving target,” Sano adds.Jennifer Lohr worked day and night in Philadelphia to help reconfigure duct work and find ways to change air pressure at around 250 regular hospital rooms at the Hospitals of the University of Pennsylvania and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She was tasked with ensuring optimal pressure and airflow testing. And it all had to happen very quickly – often times within 24 hours.“In the event that we weren’t able to do what they were asking with the existing systems that they had, then we would work with the mechanical contractor and the hospital facilities staff to come up with a solution, says Lohr.”

Let's Talk Shop, Episode 11: COVID-19 Apr 01, 2020

This episode of Let’s Talk Shop features host Angie Simon talking about how she and other contractors are dealing with the issues and shutdowns related to the spread of COVID-19. Rick Hermanson, CEO of Hermanson Company, and Joseph Lansdell, president of Poynter Sheet Metal, discuss working remotely, how they are handling safety and operations on jobsites, what changes they foresee concerning future operations, and if there is any shining light to be gained from the current situation.

Lets Talk Shop, Episode 10: Carol and Ashley Duncan of General Sheet Metal Mar 05, 2020

For Women in Construction Week, SMACNA president Angie Simon, CEO of Western Allied Mechanical, talks with Carol Duncan, CEO, and her daughter Ashley Duncan, mechanical division manager at General Sheet Metal. General Sheet Metal has grown from 25 people when Carol took over the company to 180 employees today. Ashley officially joined the company in 2015 and has taken more of a leadership role. Carol and Ashley speak about the culture at GSM and their belief in servant leadership and people first. “Relationships are the most important, “ says Carol, “and that is reflected in the growth of the company.”

Lets Talk Shop, Episode 9: City Logistics with Al Labella Feb 06, 2020

Lets Talk Shop, Episode 9: City Logistics with Al Labella by SMACNA

Let's Talk Shop, Episode 8: Integrated Project Delivery with Matt Cramer Jan 08, 2020

What are the benefits of integrated project delivery? In this episode of Let’s Talk Shop, Angie Simon, CEO of Western Allied Mechanical and SMACNA president, talks with Matt Cramer, president, Dee Cramer, on how he got started with integrated project delivery (IPD). Dee Cramer has completed eight IPD projects in Michigan and have noticed a great increase in customer satisfaction when using this process.

Let's Talk Shop, Episode 6: Lean Construction with James Morgan Oct 16, 2019

In Episode 6 of Let’s Talk Shop, host Angie Simon, President of Western Allied Mechanical, talks with James Morgan, President, and CEO of Worcester Air Conditioning in Ashland, Mass, about lean construction techniques.

Lets Talk Shop, Episode 7: What We Can Learn from Australia Oct 16, 2019

In Episode 7 of Let's Talk Shop, host Angie Simon, President, Western Allied Mechanical and SMACNA President-elect, is in Australia with Russell Telford, managing director of A.G. Coombs and national President of the Air Conditioning & Mechanical Contractors Association (AMCA) and Sumit Oberoi, National Director of AMCA and SMACNA Chapter Executive. They talk about some of the similarities and differences in Australia versus the United States, particularly with prefabrication and modularization as well as workforce issues.

Let's Talk Shop, Episode 5: Smoke/Fire Damper Testing with Tony Kocurek Aug 11, 2019

In Episode 5 of Let's Talk Shop, host Angie Simon President, of Western Allied Mechanical, and SMACNA President-elect talks to Tony Kocurek, owner of Energy Balance and Integration LLC in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Their conversation centers on smoke/fire damper testing and certification. Tony talks about his work in air testing and balancing as well as how his company got started in fire/life safety and its implications for contractors.

Let's Talk Shop, Episode 4: Employee Stock Ownership Plans with Joe Isom Jul 11, 2019

Joe Isom, vice president (former president), California Sheet Metal is featured in this episode of Let’s Talk Shop. Host Angie Simon, president, Western Allied Mechanical, and SMACNA president-elect talks with Joe about his company’s conversion to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). They discuss how this succession strategy has improved the culture of the company and how it has changed the way staff and leadership view their roles at California Sheet Metal.

Let's Talk Shop, Episode 3: Peer Groups Jul 05, 2019

In Episode 3 of Let’s Talk Shop, host Angie Simon, CEO of Western Allied Mechanical and SMACNA President, sits down with Matt Cramer of Dee Cramer, Inc. and Jack Knox of R.F. Knox Company. This conversation takes a look at peer groups and their value to the industry.

Let's Talk Shop, Episode 1:Trends in Prefabrication May 28, 2019

Produced by SMACNA, Let’s Talk Shop is hosted by Angie Simon, President of Western Allied Mechanical and SMACNA President-Elect. The first episode features Joseph Lansdell, President of Poynter Sheet Metal, on trends in prefabrication and its impact on the industry. The 20-minute conversation focuses on why and how contractors should get started with prefabrication and what cultural shifts need to happen to make the transition successful. As owners of large and small sheet metal shops, Angie and Joseph talk about the issues they have encountered as well as the benefits.

Let's Talk Shop, Episode 2: Solutions First: Full Service Design-Build May 22, 2019

In Episode 2 of Let’s Talk Shop, host Angie Simon, President, of Western Allied Mechanical, and SMACNA President-Elect talks with Guy Gast, President, The Waldinger Corporation, Iowa Division. Their conversation focuses on their companies’ journey into design-build and how this system has benefited their businesses. They discuss the highlights of a solutions-first approach and the advantages of being a one-stop shop for their customers.

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