Behind the Build
Our purpose is building the extraordinary — let's uncover the stories and initiatives Behind the Build.
Behind the Build is the Cerris company podcast highlighting the ways we're building the extraordinary for our clients, communities, and one another. You'll hear interviews with key players at our organizations and how they're making a difference on the jobsite, in the office, and in the community. Behind the Build is your source for information on strategic initiatives, stories from around the country about quality craftsmanship, teamwork, and entrepreneurial spirit, and how we're giving back to the communities where we work and live.
Episodes
16 episodes
ep: 15 ESOP Month 2025 | ESCA Recap
Join host Corey Hampton and guest Tyler Bonwell, Regional President at Cerris Systems, for a quick debrief about their time at ESCA Lobby Days earlier this fall. You'll hear about their experiences and the importance of our teams advocating on ...
ep: 14 [AI]NTELLIGENT BUILDS: A Conversation About AI at Cerris
Join host Sydney Wickliffe and guests Luke Kotz, Senior Vice President of Technology, and TJ Huettenmueller, Enterprise Applications Manager, for a conversation about a relevant topic impacting our work and our industry: AI. In this episode, we...
ep: 14 2025 Summer Business Update
Join host Corey Hampton for a mid-year business update with CEO Jason Evelyn and CFO Dustin DeWitt. In this conversation, you'll hear important updates about strategic planning, companywide initiatives, and an overview of our 2025 financial per...
ep: 13 The Connection Between Mental Health and Safety
In this episode, we explore how mental well-being is a vital part of staying safe on the job. Host Sydney Wickliffe is joined by Lara Blackert, Chief Human Resources Officer; Dan Christensen, SVP of Service at Cerris Systems; and Jonathan Key, ...
ep: 12 Cerris Systems Phoenix Office
Join host Corey Hampton for a conversation with Cerris Systems - Phoenix Operations Manager Jack Duren for a conversation about what goes into opening a new office location, and what lies ahead for Cerris Systems in the Phoenix market.
ep: 11 Caring Heart Foundation
In this episode, you'll hear about the latest Cerris Caring Heart Foundation initiatives including our new volunteer portal, YourCause, the Employee Donation Matching program, and more. Our guests include Chairwoman of the Caring Heart Foundati...
ep: 10 ESOP Month / Fall Business Update
Happy ESOP Month, listeners! In this episode, we catch up with CEO Jason Evelyn and CFO Dustin DeWitt to celebrate our employee ownership. You'll also hear a quick Q3 business update and what we can expect heading into the end of 2024.
ep: 09 Leavenworth Correctional Campus Project Highlight
Listen in to this episode highlighting the Cerris Systems Leavenworth Correctional Campus project with Project Manager Jeremy Millard and Superintendent Jonathan Martin. You'll hear about the project's complexities and how our values play a key...
ep: 08 Summer 2024 Business Update
Join host Erica Jones and guests COO Jacob Vogel and CFO Dustin DeWitt for our 2024 Summer Business Update. Catch up on the latest about the Cerris rebrand and hear about our latest financial updates as we head into the second half of the year....
ep 07: Safety Month 2024
Catch up with us about National Safety Month. During this episode, you’ll learn about safety protocols and innovation within the construction industry from Safety Directors Robert Atkinson at MMC Contractors – Kansas City and Corey Ballenger at...
ep 06: Spring 2024 Business Update
Listen to the latest episode of Behind the Build to catch business updates about our SBU identifiers, ESOP statements, and Diversity Month. Plus, you won't want to miss CEO Tim Chadwick's parting words of wisdom before his retirement kicks off ...
ep 05: Women in Construction 2024
Behind the Build is celebrating Women in Construction this March. Hear from MW Builders Operations Manager Ali Donoho and MMC Contractors - Las Vegas Business Development Representative Melissa Musial about how they became women in construction...
ep 04: ESOP Month 2023
Hear from CEO-Elect Jason Evelyn and COO Jacob Vogel about their insights on the Ownership Ecosystem from a birds-eye view in our latest episode of Behind the Build, our company podcast.
ep 03: Summer 2023 Business Update
Join host Erica Jones, VP of Marketing, and her guests CEO Tim Chadwick and CFO Dustin DeWitt for a conversation about the several strategic initiatives being undertaken at both the Strategic Center and in the SBUs to help us achieve The End Ga...
ep 02: ESCA Political Update
Join hosts Erica Jones, VP of Marketing, and Corey Hampton, Director of Corporate Communication for a conversation with ESCA CEO Stephanie Silverman about the current political landscape as it pertains to ESOPs and what ESCA is doing to champio...
ep 01: ESCA Conference Recap
Join host Erica Jones, VP of Marketing, and her guests Chief Financial Officer Dustin DeWitt and Chief People Officer Craig Woodson for the first-ever episode of the Behind the Build podcast. Conversations include a debrief on the recent ESCA L...
