Behind the Build

Behind the Build

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Behind the Build episodes

  • ep: 15 ESOP Month 2025 | ESCA Recap

    Join host Corey Hampton and guest Tyler Bonwell, Regional President at Cerris Systems, for a quick debrief about their time at ESCA Lobby Days earlier this fall. You'll hear about their experiences and the importance of our teams advocating on behalf of our ESOP in Washington. 

    9 min
  • ep: 14 [AI]NTELLIGENT BUILDS: A Conversation About AI at Cerris

    Join host Sydney Wickliffe and guests Luke Kotz, Senior Vice President of Technology, and TJ Huettenmueller, Enterprise Applications Manager, for a conversation about a relevant topic impacting our work and our industry: AI. In this episode, we dive into the current landscape of AI, safe and responsible use, and what lies ahead for this tool shaping the way we do our work. 

    Check out Cerris' AI Governance Document. 

    Explore Microsoft Copilot.

    31 min
  • ep: 14 2025 Summer Business Update

    Join host Corey Hampton for a mid-year business update with CEO Jason Evelyn and CFO Dustin DeWitt. In this conversation, you'll hear important updates about strategic planning, companywide initiatives, and an overview of our 2025 financial performance to date. 

    15 min
  • ep: 13 The Connection Between Mental Health and Safety

    In this episode, we explore how mental well-being is a vital part of staying safe on the job. Host Sydney Wickliffe is joined by Lara Blackert, Chief Human Resources Officer; Dan Christensen, SVP of Service at Cerris Systems; and Jonathan Key, Safety Manager at Cerris Builders, for a candid conversation about burnout, chronic stress, resilience, and the power of peer support.

    For more mental well-being resources, please visit the Health Under the Hat page on the Blueprint or check out our new resources page at Cerris.com/mental-health-and-well-being. You'll find resources available to our employees and a list of local Mental Health Committee members who are here to support you if you ever need it. 

    If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. 

    30 min
  • ep: 12 Cerris Systems Phoenix Office

    Join host Corey Hampton for a conversation with Cerris Systems - Phoenix Operations Manager Jack Duren for a conversation about what goes into opening a new office location, and what lies ahead for Cerris Systems in the Phoenix market. 

    16 min
  • ep: 11 Caring Heart Foundation

    In this episode, you'll hear about the latest Cerris Caring Heart Foundation initiatives including our new volunteer portal, YourCause, the Employee Donation Matching program, and more. Our guests include Chairwoman of the Caring Heart Foundation Board of Directors Brandi Spoonemore, and Project Manager at Cerris Builders and Director of the Foundation Board Brady Woods. To learn more about the Foundation, email [email protected].

    17 min
  • ep: 10 ESOP Month / Fall Business Update

    Happy ESOP Month, listeners! In this episode, we catch up with CEO Jason Evelyn and CFO Dustin DeWitt to celebrate our employee ownership. You'll also hear a quick Q3 business update and what we can expect heading into the end of 2024.

    15 min
  • ep: 08 Summer 2024 Business Update

    Join host Erica Jones and guests COO Jacob Vogel and CFO Dustin DeWitt for our 2024 Summer Business Update. Catch up on the latest about the Cerris rebrand and hear about our latest financial updates as we head into the second half of the year.

    17 min
  • ep 07: Safety Month 2024

    Catch up with us about National Safety Month. During this episode, you’ll learn about safety protocols and innovation within the construction industry from Safety Directors Robert Atkinson at MMC Contractors – Kansas City and Corey Ballenger at MW Builders, alongside Tate Tyree, Director of Corporate Risk Management.

    25 min

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