Empowering Industry Podcast - A Production of Empowering Pumps & Equipment

This week Charli is flying solo with a special message for the listeners

Charli K Matthews is a visionary leader with a mission to Connect, Inform, and Educate the Global Pump Industry. Charli's groundbreaking online information and connection hub has reshaped industry communication. As a well-recognized and respected figure in key industry events, Charli bridges the gap between traditional practices and cutting-edge digital strategies. Her passion for #EmpoweringConnections is driving change for the process industries equipment manufacturers, engineers, and safety/reliability experts.

Charli's leadership extends beyond business; she's a fierce advocate for diversity and empowerment. As the Marketing Chair for the Fluid Sealing Association, she earned the prestigious Award of Merit for her dedication to industry growth. Don't miss the chance to hear Charli's insights on fostering diversity, embracing innovation, and building a fulfilling life. Her journey embodies the spirit of transformation, making her a true beacon of change in the world of digital media and industry advocacy.

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This week Charli has Robbie Riggs on to talk about a winning culture.

Riggs shared his journey from being a mechanical engineering student to becoming a CEO. He started in technical support for an industrial application and gained experience in various roles including customer service, R&D, and distribution. Riggs also mentioned his relationship with Tedet, a key supplier and manufacturer. When Charli inquired about his choice of engineering, Riggs shared that he had initially thought of a career in architecture or real estate but ultimately found himself drawn to the business side of engineering.

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Charli has Carla Minett on to talk about her experience going from working as an engineer to consulting.

Carla Minett, Founder & Principal Consultant of Minett Consulting, specializes in empowering manufacturing companies to develop and retain their next generation of engineering leaders. With over a decade of experience in engineering and program management across diverse business units, she is passionate about sustainably aligning workforce needs with the strategic aspirations of organizations.

www.MinettConsulting.com

https://linkedin.com/in/carlaminett

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Charli sits down with Angela Thurman this week to talk about her empowering journey through industry.

 

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This week Charli has Greg Christensen on to talk.

Greg Christensen is the host of CMMSradio, a podcast about all things CMMS (computerized maintenance management software), and consultant leaning on his 3+ decades in CMMS, FM, Maintenance Management, and the like.  After 1000's of demos, even more client interactions and projects, and numerous deployments.  He's a former Co-founder and VP of a CMMS solution provider, relentlessly pursuing the "elusive win-win." the podcast helps even more companies and people navigate their CMMS journey with expert guests, inspiring monologues, and a no-nonsense approach that is real, raw, and relatable.  If you have a CMMS project and want some insights - Connect with Greg and follow CMMSradio on your favorite podcasting medium. He's passionate about the space - ALL of it - and loves to help solve problems.  Visit cmmsradio.com or fill out the request form to schedule your consultation with Greg.

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 Charli got to have a good conversation with Shelley Gager this week about her journey with ABB. 

With over 22 years of experience, Shelley Gager is currently working at ABB in Greenville, SC USA where she is the Global Product Group Director for Integrated Motor Drives.

Her background began in West Virginia with a degree in Mining Engineering.  Spanning from underground coal mining to front line sales of electrical and mechanical products, and managing portfolios, she leads her business team by developing strategies and establishing priorities to solve customer needs.  Using her technical background, sales experience, and leadership ability, she has a track record of improving processes, building relationships, and growing sales.

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This week Charli has Kerby Pope on to talk about his journey.

Kerby attended a local technical school immediately after high school for study of design drafting with a concentration on Architectural Design.   With hopes of landing a career working for an architectural firm that concentrated in high end residential design and then use the proceeds to pay for college at night and earn a bachelor’s degree.  The timing was bad as during the late 80’s and early 90’s the housing market was off and very little activity was taking place with residential construction.  Instead Kerby worked as a mechanical drafter for a couple of manufacturing companies.  The first was designing hollow metal frames and doors for prisons and then a company that manufactured phone booths.  Both of which led to being laid off.  Kerby then actively sought employment for 3 months when he applied for a design drafter position at Patterson Pump Company.

Kerby began his career at Patterson Pump Company as a drafter.  After working in that position for approximately 2 years, a job was posted for a Test Technician.  After accepting the position, Kerby decided to take advantage of Patterson’s tuition reimbursement program and completed college and earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration in 2000.  He was then offered a position in International Sales that same year and accepted then began in sales at the start of 2001.

Kerby was able to teach Patterson representatives and customers a lot about what makes their products superior to other manufacturers and what their capabilities were in the factory.  Patterson was able to greatly improve sales in the Middle East for 4 consecutive years.  Kerby was then offered the International Sales Manager position in 2005.  In the position Kerby applied the same mentality used in the Middle East to increase Patterson’s presence in the Far East, South Africa, and Latin America.

In 2018 the position of President/General Manager of Patterson was opened to applicants of Patterson Pump.  Kerby applied and went through the interview process with Patterson’s corporate owner, The Gorman-Rupp Company.  In May 2018 Kerby was selected to be the next President/General Manager for Patterson Pump Company.  Kerby served as Executive vice president under Patterson’s then President, Al Huber until his retirement at the end of 2019.

Kerby officially began his journey as President and General Manager on January 1, 2020.  Two months later the world began down a crazy and uncharted path with the Covid pandemic.  Kerby adds that since then “the experience has been priceless”.  “It is truly unique to live and manage a manufacturing business in a time that has not been experienced before.”

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This week Charli has Andrew Johnson, a new friend from EPIC, on to talk about his crazy journey though the business landscape he is  hoping to change for the better. 

 Andrew Johnson is an entrepreneur, inventor, and business owner. Formerly the sales manager at the family distribution company. He is now pursuing a new endeavor, a tech startup called ShelfAware, which is attempting to redefine industrial supply chains by leveraging RFID technology, the internet, and the power of data. He is also lucky to work with his three equally talented and passionate brothers.

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Charli has Joshua Griffin on to give some handy advice for homeowners.

 

Joshua Griffin has a background in heating, cooling, electrical, and plumbing; learning these trades in the construction and property management fields all across Virginia and Maryland.  He owns and runs a heating, cooling, and plumbing contractor business in Virginia and holds an HVAC and Plumbing Master License in both trades respectively. Finally, he's the host of the HVAC Guide for Homeowners YouTube Channel and founder of newhvacguide.com. His goal with both of those ventures has been to help consumers make better decisions in the HVAC industry. 

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Charli has Tyler Haak on this week talk about his passion for decarbonization. 

 

Tyler Haak is the Vice President of Sustainability and Service at Schneider Electric, and prides himself on being an enthusiastic evangelizer of connected, sustainable, and efficient building environments. With over a decade of experience in the building automation industry as a customer-facing professional, Tyler leverages his expertise in energy efficiency, security and optimized building performance to help shape the future for all types of building experiences in the United States.

 Find Tyler on LinkedIn 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-haak-68a3b831/

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