Construction Employers Podcast

Elise Nagy (Turner Construction) and Tom FitzGerald (Precision Environmental), Chair and Vice-Chair of CEA's Future Executives Committee, talk with Tim Linville and Myra Rosario about their involvement with and questions about CEA.

Elise Nagy
Tom FitzGerald

On this episode, we sit down with the President of Next Generation Construction, Shakorie Davis. Shak shares with us his personal success story – from growing up on E. 55th & Woodland to becoming a successful contractor and business owner. Listen as Shak talks about how he built his company, different projects, his family, inclusion initiatives, the value of engaging in an industry association, and the importance of relationships in pursuing success. 

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• LinkedIn

Today we sat down with Trevor and Morgen Cost who each serve on CEA's Board of Directors. They are both successful construction owners and Building Excellence Award winners! Take a listen to learn more about their personal and business successes, lessons learned and important involvement with CEA and the community.

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• Morgen
• Trevor

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• Cleveland Building Restoration
• Total Roofing
• Warren Roofing & Insulating

In this episode, Tim Linville lays out CEA's five long-range planning initiatives and give a progress update on the Association's effort to start a new Bachelors and Masters degree program in construction management at Cleveland State University.

CSU CM Program

OSHA Cleveland Area Director, Howard Eberts, joins Tim Linville and Myra Rosario to discuss the Fall National Emphasis Program (NEP) and Heat Stress initiative along with other news on safety happening in the Cleveland region. 

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• Heat Illness Prevention Campaign
• Fall Prevention
• Trenching
• Workers Memorial Day

Listen in as Tari Rivera, President and founder of Regency Construction Services, describes her career in construction and journey towards success as a business founder and owner.

Tari serves as Vice-Chair of the CEA Board of Directors and on the Board of Cleveland Builds. She is a past Chair of ACE Mentor Cleveland and has been very active promoting construction careers to young women and girls through the YWCA, National Association of Women in Construction and with the Carpenters Union. 

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Drew Salyer is a driving force in the world of regulations. With over two decades of experience in the industry, he has successfully navigated the complex landscape of Department of Transportation (DOT) and Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) regulations. His deep understanding of these regulations, combined with his strategic leadership, has helped countless companies streamline their operations while ensuring full compliance. Listen as Tim Linville and Kent Crytzer talk with Drew about a new safety partnership between CEA and Drive Team.

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Phone: 330-922-3100

CEA's lobbyists, Paul Kudlak and Chris Sinagra, talk about how contractors can benefit from and get involved with CEA's legislative advocacy efforts and current issues.

Co-Hosts: Glen Shumate & Myra Rosario

On this episode of the Construction Employers Podcast, Cleveland Builds’ Executive Director, Keith Laschinger, and Director of Mentoring and Placement, AC Fenderson, talk with Michelle Rose, Executive Director of Ohio Means Jobs Cleveland-Cuyahoga County. Listen in on the conversation about the latest news on what the City of Cleveland is doing in workforce development and Cleveland Builds' role in that initiative.

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• OMJCC Website

Listen in as CEA's Glen Shumate and Myra Rosario speak with Latoya Smith, Danielle Acosta, and Tracie Cleveland of DNA Rising. 

Four veterans are now in a safe and renovated home in Forest Grove thanks to the philanthropic efforts of a group called DNA Rising. CEA and other community partners came together to help DNA Rising with their mission of providing this permanent housing for single mothers and veterans battling homelessness. Listen to this episode for more information on the program. 

• LaToya Smith, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP | LinkedIn 
• Danielle Acosta | LinkedIn 
• Tracie Cleveland Thomas, MBA | LinkedIn 
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