Networking is a term that creates strong reactions, both positive and negative. Today April & John unpack how to effectively understand, participate, and leverage networking in an effective and relationship building manner to connect with peopl

#115 Rikk Wampler - Heavy Industries Safety Director, Keeley Construction Group - Under Construction

15 days ago 27m 52s

On this episode, Rikk and I discuss his career path from roughneck, armed services, and then transitioning into safety. We discuss how action can drive passion, and starting is the most important part. Enjoy!

#114 Crafting a Healthy Culture

29 days ago 17m 24s

Today April & John discuss how you define a culture, craft what it means, and how it affects the people included within. Enjoy!

#113 Dealing with Gossip & Drama

Apr 11th, 2024 18m 31s

John and April share some tips for dealing with gossip & drama in the workplace. We discuss both how to keep yourself in check, and how to provide feedback in a way that helps others to identify patterns and change for the positive. Enjoy!

#112 Stacey Kamps - Keeley Capital CFO - Under Construction

Mar 29th, 2024 31m 42s

Today's episode features Stacey Kamps, CFO for Keeley Capital. Stacey shares her career journey as it spans both public and family owned, very small and large organizations, and how she found her passions throughout her time in each. We also ta

#111 John & April discuss values based leadership and how to have hard conversations as a leader

Mar 19th, 2024 16m 42s

This episode features John & April discussing how to leverage values based leadership to ensure that you drive alignment in your teams. We discuss curiosity, hard conversations, and how a strong mission statement can bring everyone together. En

#110 John & April discuss navigating a growing company and finding your fit.

Mar 5th, 2024 18m 53s

As we start season 5 of the podcast, we are adding a cohost in April Lopinot, and including topical discussion interspersed with our interview format. Today our topic is focused on navigating from individual contributor to operational leader an

#109 On Effective Personal Planning - John Regan - Under Construction

Dec 19th, 2023 17m 22s

Many of us are looking at how we can change as the year changes into 2024. I share some tips and tricks for how to effectively plan and execute change. Enjoy!

#108 - Rich Roberts, Business Dev for KRS - Under Construction, part 2

Dec 1st, 2023 45m 46s

This episode features Rich Roberts, business development lead for Keeley Restoration Services. Rich has just completed a 36 year career with Keeley Construction and we discuss both his tenure, what he sees as key leadership traits, and how to s

#107 - Alison Long, Paving Production Manager, KCG Central Region Paving - Under Construction

Nov 17th, 2023 23m 59s

Today's episode features Alison Long, Paving Production Manager for the Central Region Paving team at Keeley Construction Group. Alison shares her story about the challenges she faced in college trying to decide what her career will be, and the

#106 - Tom Rojas, Director, IT at Keeley Companies - Under Construction

Nov 3rd, 2023 23m 44s

Today's episode features Tom Rojas, Director of IT for the Keeley Companies. Tom shares his career growth journey from getting into IT, working for global companies, and why he has found his career at Keeley Companies. Enjoy!

#105 - Callaghan Adams, Product Owner, User Experience Team at Keeley Companies - Under Construction

Oct 20th, 2023 19m 1s

Today's episode features Callaghan Adams, Product Owner for the Keeley Companies UX team. She shares her journey from marketing to IT and how they are connected. Enjoy!

#104 John Dottenwhy, Project Director, Civil Energy, Keeley Construction Group - Under Construction

Oct 6th, 2023 21m 10s

This episode features John Dottenwhy, Project Director of the Civil Energy Group of Keeley Construction Group. John's career has been based on being a traveling expert in the field and he shares his thoughts on career growth, how a new person c

#103 Canon Adams, Safety Intern, Keeley Construction Group - Under Construction

Sep 18th, 2023 21m 17s

Part 3 of 3 of our Back to School episodes features Canon Adams, an intern in our safety department for Keeley Construction. Canon shares his thoughts on how to choose a career that will make a difference. Enjoy!

#102 Mary Jane Tierney, KCG Building, Financial Facilities Design Intern - Under Construction

Sep 6th, 2023 24m 46s

Session 2 of our 3 part back to school episode series features Mary Jane Tierney, intern with the KCG Building Financial Facilities Design group. We discuss her process of discovery of how to pick a career and the ability to change your mind as

#101 Bryenna Walker, People Operations Intern, Keeley Companies - Under Construction

Aug 18th, 2023 18m 28s

Excited to share the first of 3 “back to school” episodes featuring some of the interns at Keeley Companies during the summer of 2023. Today’s kickoff episode features Bryenna Walker, one of the Keeley Companies People Operations Interns. Bryen

#100 Nikki MacDonald, Controller at KCG and #1 Best Selling Author - Under Construction

Jul 28th, 2023 24m 19s

I’m excited to share this 100th episode of the Under Construction Podcast with Nikki MacDonald - Controller for Keeley Construction Group and very recently, contributing author the to the # 1 best selling business management book - “Intention -

S4E14 Jeremy Heard, Director of Operations, Best Box division of Keeley Properties - Under Construction

Jul 24th, 2023 36m 30s

This episode features Jeremy Heard, Director of Operations for Best Box. Our conversations covers his incredible career journey across multiple disciplines, the importance of face to face meetings in build relationships, and an overall approach

S4E13 Drew Forney, Project Engineer KCG Civil Infrastructure - Under Construction

Jul 7th, 2023 23m 56s

This episode features Drew Forney, Project Engineer for Keeley Construction Group's Civil Infrastructure team. Drew has followed in the footsteps of his father at KCG, and shares his insights about the journey into construction as a career. Enj

S4E12 Matt Bureau, Project Director KCG Heavy Industries - Under Construction

Jun 26th, 2023 28m 21s

Today's episode features Matt Bureau, a project director for the Keeley Construction Group, Heavy Industries team. Matt shares his thoughts on what makes a successful estimator, how to deal with competing priorities and how we can balance our h

S4E11 Grace Kmetz, Onboarding Specialist, Keeley Companies People Operations Group - Under Construction

Jun 9th, 2023 19m 59s

This episode features Grace Kmetz, Onboarding Specialist for Keeley Companies People Operations Group. Grace shares her journey from both discovering her passion for business, the career growth journey she has had with KCo's, and thoughts on ho

S4E10 Cameron Grimmer, Project Manager, KCG Texas Civil Group - Under Construction

May 29th, 2023 21m 11s

Today's episode features Cameron Grimmer - Project Manager for Keeley Construction Group Texas Civil. Enjoy!

S4E09 Eric Gower, Chief Surveyor, KCG Civil Group - Under Construction

May 15th, 2023 22m 22s

Today's episode features Eric Gower, Chief Surveyor for Keeley Construction Group. Eric shares his story of career growth from field to office to leadership. Enjoy!

S4E08 Jason Kuhl, Sr Project Manager, KCG Industrial Manufacturing - Under Construction

May 1st, 2023 21m 55s

Today's guest is Jason Kuhl, Sr. PM with KCG Industrial Manufacturing. Jason and I talk about his long tenure at the Keeley Companies, his interest in construction being formed as a young boy, and the growth potential he sees for those in the c

S4E07 Austin Maraman, Project Engineer, KCG Civil Infrastructure - Under Construction

Apr 14th, 2023 24m 59s

Today’s episode features Austin Maraman, Project Engineer for the Keeley Construction Group Civil Infrastructure group. We discuss his experiences in the early stages of his career, the difference between perfection and progression, and how he