Sheley Brien is the Vice President of Brien Contracting, a leading figure in the commercial construction industry alongside her husband, Chris. With over 20 years of diverse experience in the financial and medical industries and a remarkable journey up the corporate ladder, she is a dynamic force in the world of entrepreneurship, mindset, and leadership. Sheley is also the host of More Action Podcast, sharing candid personal experiences and insights from her guests to empower others in their personal and professional growth. 

https://briencontracting.com

https://brandgroupies.com

Darren Magarro is the Founder and President of DSM, and Dan Enrico is Vice President of Strategy at DSM, a talented band of strategists, analysts, and creatives who amplify brands. Darren founded DSM in 2007 and focuses most of his time on being a brand ambassador for clients and the agency while leading all new business efforts. He has won many awards over the years, including being a finalist for EY Entrepreneur of the Year in 2017 and 2018, NJBIZ 40 Under 40 in 2013, and he has led DSM to four Inc. 5000 Awards. As the head of DSM’s digital team, Dan builds custom marketing strategies for clients and holds certifications in various digital marketing disciplines, including SEO, PPC, e-commerce marketing, app store advertising, and paid social media management. With 15 years of experience in digital marketing, Dan was named one of the Best Under 40 in Marketing and Advertising by the NJ Ad Club.

https://thedsmgroup.com 

https://brandgroupies.com 

Evan Troxel is an industry-leading design and technology expert passionate about connecting people. He is a licensed architect in California with over 25 years of architectural design, working on large public projects in K-12 schools, higher-ed, and civic projects for clients. Evan is best known for his podcasts focusing on the AEC industry. He brings his experiences together on the Archispeak, TRXL, and Confluence podcasts. Evan also has experience in architectural education. For over a decade, he was a professor of emerging technologies in the architecture department at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona), and Mt San Antonio College (Mt. Sac) in southern California. Evan strives to better the architectural community in meaningful ways.

https://www.trxl.co

https://brandgroupies.com 

Josh Miles is the Founder of Bold Brand, a branding consultancy specializing in the AEC industry. He is a seasoned brand strategist, marketing filmmaker, and fractional CMO for AEC and tech firms. Josh is the author of Bold Brand 2.0 – How to Leverage Brand Strategy to Reposition, Differentiate and Market your Professional Services Firm. As a past TEDx presenter, he has delivered keynotes from the Midwest to the Middle East, including hosting the OG Design Podcast, Obsessed Show, The Josh & Torrey Show, and he formerly co-hosted the PSM Show. Josh previously served as CMO for SMPS HQ, and co-founded MilesHerndon, a branding agency specializing in brand strategy, corporate identity, and website design.

https://boldbrand.com 

https://brandgroupies.com 

Jerry Keenan is the President of New Jersey Alliance for Action, a private non-profit and non-partisan association representing thousands of construction professionals. He was appointed in 2020 after serving as the association’s Executive Vice President since 2001. In his role, Jerry spearheads the organization’s efforts to ensure New Jersey’s infrastructure keeps pace with the needs of its residents and businesses by hosting thousands of decision-makers at dozens of events that educate attendees about upcoming construction opportunities. He works with the Governor, legislative, and other leaders to develop consensus on key issues. This year, The Alliance for Action celebrates its 50th anniversary – its slogan is “Building a Better Future”. Jerry also serves on the New Jersey Committee of the Regional Plan Association and has been recognized on ROI-NJ’s Power List of Association Executives. 

https://allianceforaction.com

https://brandgroupies.com

Amanda Walter is a communications strategist and founder of Walter Communications. She started her practice to help architecture firms build specific reputations supporting their business goals. Informed by her earlier experience leading global communications programs at large design firms, Amanda tells her clients' stories across a variety of communications channels to reach the intended audience more effectively. In addition to her client work, Amanda has served as a board member of various architecture- and sustainability-focused organizations. She co-authored Social Media in Action, the first book of its kind focused on built environment consulting firms, and she has contributed articles to The Architect's Newspaper, Metropolis POV, Design Intelligence, Landscape Urbanism, The Zweig Letter, and a variety of industry blogs.

http://waltercomms.com/

https://brandgroupies.com/

Brand Groupies’ Carey Balogh, Lauren Genest, and Ming Chen presented to AEC and CRE leaders at the Real Estate Networking & Transactions Group (R.E.N.T.) event in New York City. Carey, Lauren, and Ming share insights about the benefits of Podcasting, 2024 Podcast trends, and how you can leverage Podcasting to fuel your brand’s growth. The Groupies explain how to establish your company’s Brand Pillars to stand out and how to incorporate Podcasting into your Social Media strategy. 

R.E.N.T. is a unique network of real estate firms and professionals created to emphasize multidisciplinary teamwork. Members deliver an exceptional level of coordinated professional knowledge and experience. 

https://realestatenetworkny.com

https://brandgroupies.com/

Gina Rivera is the executive director of Professional Women in Construction’s New York Chapter, a leading professional member association supporting women in the architecture, engineering, construction, and design fields. Gina has a passion for women stepping into their deserved space to lead. She joined the organization in 2021 with 18 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. Her background in nonprofit management and event producing stems from her ten years of working at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Today, she is guiding the organization, with the support of PWC-NY's Board of Directors, to grow the membership and expand within the AEC community.

https://pwc-ny.org/

https://brandgroupies.com

Alexandra Pony is an award-winning PR strategist and founder of PONY Communications. In 2023, the PR firm won Inc.’s Power Partner Award. With 15 years of extensive industry experience, Alexandra has worked with organizations ranging from startups to global entities known for cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions and leading AEC brands, including NASA, Perkins&Will San Francisco, Lundberg Designs, Climeworks, OhmConnect, Prado Group, the Foundation for Climate Restoration, CMG Landscape Architects, and Bright Machines. Alexandra’s team consistently secures top-tier coverage in media outlets like The New York Times and Architectural Record and the firm has earned PR industry awards for their work.

https://www.ponycommunications.com

https://brandgroupies.com