In Part 1 of the podcast, Shane Stolp sits down with Ryan Swor, President of Lake Superior Consulting, to dig into Ryan’s journey in the energy industry. Ryan shares how he got his start as a technician while finishing his degree, the hands-on fieldwork that took him across the country, and how those early years shaped his leadership style. He talks about balancing long hours, constant travel, and school, as well as the importance of trust, grit, and learning from every experience. Together, Shane and Ryan reflect on the challenges of building a career in energy, the culture of LSC, and how hard work and opportunity can open the door to leadership.