In this episode of ConstructorCast, we shine a light on a vital and often untapped workforce: military veterans. Host Max Nelson is joined by Adam Stark, founder of Jet.Build and the Veterans Who Build podcast, and Jesse Gemberling-Johnson, a Marine Corps veteran and construction professional leading a veteran hiring initiative. Together, they discuss the challenges veterans face in transitioning to civilian life, how their skills compare to those needed in construction, and what contractors can do to recruit and retain this incredible talent pool.

Guests:

Adam Stark

Principal, Jet.Build | Host, The Veterans Who Build Show

https://jet.build/

Jesse Gemberling-Johnson

Chief Talent Officer, MCFA

https://mcfaglobal.com/

Resources Mentioned:

🎧 The Veterans Who Build podcast – https://www.youtube.com/@veteranswhobuild

>Jesse's Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xc_zs7ldBAM

📖 An Organizational Guide to Leveraging Military Veteran Human Capital – https://repository.upenn.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/08740453-d43d-4a38-98c0-cb3bb9138cea/content

📊 AGC Workforce Survey Results – https://news.agc.org/labor-hr/new-survey-shows-how-nations-failure-to-invest-in-construction-education-training-programs-makes-it-hard-for-firms-to-build/

📄 National Construction Industry HR & Workforce Conference After-Action Report – https://www.agc.org/sites/default/files/Files/Communications/2025_AGC_Workforce_Conference_After_Action_Report_2.3.2025.pdf

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