This episode features a conversation with Matthew Segal, an award winning architect partnered with Jonathan Segal FAIA. Matthew received a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Southern California in 2010, and then moved to San Diego to work as a principal and with his partner, building more than 250 units of housing and $150 million of real estate. Matthew also acts as the primary photographer for the award winning buildings that the firm produces. He has been published in the LA Times, Architectural Record, and other national and international publications. Finally, Matthew is currently serving on the North Park Main Street Board, the Downtown Community Planning Council, and is a member of the local ULI, American Institute of Architects.

In this episode, we speak with Ellis Coleman, President and CEO of EYC Companies. Throughout his impressive career, Ellis has built more than 3,500 single and multifamily markets in the Southeast. From his first 200 unit apartment project in North Carolina in 1996 to the foundation of EYC Companies, Ellis has integrated concrete and insulated concrete forms (ICFs) into his innovative and unique projects, including 17 South in North Charleston.

This episode features a conversation with Ryan Bedford of Bedford Development in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Ryan is a former Olympian who competed in speed skating from 2004-2010. After his Olympic career, Ryan turned to development and since then, he has completed several multi-family projects in Wisconsin including the innovative and durable Walker's Landing. The firm is currently expanding to projects in Florida, and continues to focus on innovative ways to use concrete and insulated concrete forms (ICFs).

This episode features a conversation with Mark Ginsberg FAIA, LEED AP of Curtis + Ginsberg Architects LLP. Mark has a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts from Wesleyan University in Theater Design and Government. With more than 33 years of experience in planning, urban design, and housing projects, Mark is an expert in affordable housing, resiliency, and green design. In this episode, Mark and Gregg discuss how concrete plays a role in resilient, affordable, and green construction.

This episode features Jamie Gentoso, CEO-- US Cement at LafargeHolcim. Jamie is a registered professional engineer who received her degree in Civil Engineering and an MBA from the University of Michigan. She has worked in a variety of capacities for the concrete and cement industries and in this episode she discusses how the concrete industry is working towards a greener future.

This episode features Aris Papadopoulos, founder of Resilience Action Fund. Resilience Action Fund's mission is to empower consumers and policymakers with the knowledge and tools to withstand natural and climate hazards with long-lasting and resilient homes and communities. Aris is also the retired CEO of Titan America and the author of a seminal text on building resilience: "Resilience: The Ultimate Sustainability". 

This episode of Concrete Credentials features Brian Killingsworth, PE, Executive Vice President and Division Head of Local Paving for the NRMCA. In his role at NRMCA, Brian Killingsworth provides technical support and education in all aspects of pavement engineering. Through this support, Killingsworth advances the applications and use of ready mixed concrete for streets, local roads and parking areas, including conventional concrete, concrete overlays, roller compacted concrete, and pervious concrete.

The first episode of Concrete Credentials features Lionel Lemay, PE, SE, LEED AP, CAE, Executive Vice President, Structures and Sustainability for the NRMCA. He leads a team of professionals to offer building owners and design professionals cost effective, durable, and sustainable concrete building solutions though communications, education, research, design assistance, and codes and standards advocacy. He has written over 50 articles and publications on concrete design and construction. A structural engineer by trade, Mr. Lemay discusses a number of issues impacting the concrete and construction industries – including sustainability efforts that are among the organization’s most important goals.