Building Leaders Radio Hour

Building Leaders Radio Hour

Building Leaders Radio Hour is a conversation-based podcast featuring interviews with everyday business leaders. We’re here to entertain and empower those within and beyond the construction industry as we join together to share the stories of those who have built their own paths and paved the way for the future.

Episodes

February 25, 2025 35 mins

Matt Bobo, Partner at Ardd+Winter, returns for part 2 of his episode with us on Building Leaders Radio Hour. 

With an MBA from Auburn, Matt has been with Ardd and Winter since 2001. Matt is always challenging himself to improve. His goal is to help build a company that continues to provide for many generations, prioritizes long-term relationships, and leaves a legacy.

He's married to Crystal and has four boys...

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Joining us for our next episode of Building Leaders Radio Hour is Matt Bobo, Partner at Ardd+Winter.

With an MBA from Auburn, Matt has been with Ardd and Winter since 2001. Matt is always challenging himself to improve. His goal is to help build a company that continues to provide for many generations, prioritizes long-term relationships, and leaves a legacy.

He's married to Crystal and has four boys. Matt en...

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Building Leaders Radio Hour HITS THE ROAD for the first time in history! Listen along as Neil and Mark interview a variety of guests attending the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) Southeastern Conference in Chatanooga, Tennessee.

Our next episode of this mini-series features Neil and Mark sitting down with Kathryn Schneider (Forvis Mazars).

This episode was recorded on August 15, 2024

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January 14, 2025 13 mins

Building Leaders Radio Hour HITS THE ROAD for the first time in history! Listen along as Neil and Mark interview a variety of guests attending the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) Southeastern Conference in Chatanooga, Tennessee.

Our next episode of this mini-series features Neil and Mark sitting down with Maggie Bates (Crowe).

This episode was recorded on August 15, 2024

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Meredith Leapley, CEO & Founder of Leapley Construction, returns for part 2 of her recording on Season 4 of the Building Leaders Radio Hour.

Recognized as a Most Admired CEO by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, an Outstanding Woman in Construction by Construction Business Owner Magazine, and one of Atlanta’s “Top 500” leaders by Atlanta Magazine, Meredith Leapley leads with integrity and compassion. Raised in Maryland, M...

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Joining us for our 1st episode of Season 4 of the Building Leaders Radio Hour is Meredith Leapley, CEO & Founder of Leapley Construction.  

Recognized as a Most Admired CEO by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, an Outstanding Woman in Construction by Construction Business Owner Magazine and one of Atlanta’s “Top 500” leaders by Atlanta Magazine, Meredith Leapley leads with integrity and compassion. Raised in Maryland, Mer...

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September 13, 2024 16 mins

Building Leaders Radio Hour HITS THE ROAD for the first time in history! Listen along as Neil and Mark interview a variety of guests attending the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) Southeastern Conference in Chatanooga, Tennessee.

Our next episode of this mini-series features Neil and Mark sitting down with Lou Perez, Founding Member at Lumber

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September 5, 2024 11 mins

Building Leaders Radio Hour HITS THE ROAD for the first time in history! Listen along as Neil and Mark interview a variety of guests attending the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) Southeastern Conference in Chatanooga, Tennessee. 

In the first episode of this mini-series, Neil and Mark share important life updates and have the opportunity to interview Ellis Lord from Miller & Martin. 

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Joining us for part 2 of his episode with Building Leaders Radio Hour is Greg Sizemore, Vice President of Health, Safety, Environment and Workforce Development for Associated Builders and Contractors. 

 Greg Sizemore is the vice president of health, safety, environment and workforce development for ABC. With more than 45 years of industry experience, Sizemore is a leader and subject matter expert in construction and the bu...

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Joining as the third guest of our third season is Greg Sizemore, Vice President of Health, Safety, Environment and Workforce Development for Associated Builders and Contractors. 

 Greg Sizemore is the vice president of health, safety, environment and workforce development for ABC. With more than 45 years of industry experience, Sizemore is a leader and subject matter expert in construction and the business community on hea...

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Joining us for Part 2 his episode with the Building Leaders Radio Hour is Ryce Elliott, President of Benning Construction. This is part 1 of the episode. 

Ryce has been with Benning Construction Company for twenty-eight (28) years and in this time has worked in almost every position within the Company from general laborer to his current position as President. He works with owners and architects on budgeting for projects, w...

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Joining the Building Leaders Radio Hour for Episode 2 of this season is Ryce Elliott, President of Benning Construction. This is part 1 of the episode. 

Ryce has been with Benning Construction Company for twenty-eight (28) years and in this time has worked in almost every position within the Company from general laborer to his current position as President. He works with owners and architects on budgeting for projects, wor...

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April 16, 2024 39 mins

Gil May, Founding Principal of May Architecture, returns for part 2 of his Building Leaders Radio Hour recording with Mark and Neil. 

Gil May, AIA, IIDA, LEED AP, is the founding principal of May Architecture in Atlanta, Georgia. He has over 30 years of professional experience across a broad variety of award-winning projects. His focus is on projects in healthcare and higher education – and the intersection of these two ar...

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April 2, 2024 29 mins

Joining us for our first episode of season 3 is Gil May, Founding Principal of May Architecture

Gil May, AIA, IIDA, LEED AP, is the founding principal of May Architecture in Atlanta, Georgia. He has over 30 years of professional experience across a broad variety of award-winning projects. His focus is on projects in healthcare and higher education – and the intersection of these two areas. He is driven by a desire to com...

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Joining us for a special BLRH episode are Celeste Anthony-Johnson and Sheryl Alberico. Both Sheryl and Celeste volunteer with the Atlanta Chapter of the National Association for Women in Construction (NAWIC). With over 115 chapters across the US, NAWIC serves as a support network that provides professional development, education, networking, and so much more for women in the construction field. 

With dual BA's in Architecture a...

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Joining us for a special BLRH episode are Celeste Anthony-Johnson and Sheryl Alberico. Both Sheryl and Celeste volunteer with the Atlanta Chapter of the National Association for Women in Construction (NAWIC). With over 115 chapters across the US, NAWIC serves as a support network that provides professional development, education, networking, and so much more for women in the construction field. 

With dual BA's in Architecture a...

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Joining BLRH as the final guest of season two is Brad Raffensperger, Georgia's 29th Secretary of State. Secretary Raffensperger was first elected in 2018 and overwhelmingly re-elected in 2022.

Secretary Raffensperger is a lifelong conservative Republican. He moved to Georgia 40 years ago to raise a family and start a small business. As a licensed Professional Engineer and Structural Engineer licensed in 40 states, an...

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November 21, 2023 63 mins

Joining Building Leaders Radio Hour as our seventh guest of season two is Jason Hughes,  Co-Founder and President of IMPACT Development Management.

A dynamic and well-rounded leader, Jason Hughes understands first-hand the viewpoint of the contractor, the investor, and the owner. With an undergrad in construction management, Jason spent the early part of his career working as a project manager for one of Atlanta’s top com...

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November 7, 2023 61 mins

Our sixth guest of season 2 is Brett Fortune, Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer of Fortune-Johnson.

Brett has been actively involved in the construction industry for over 35 years and has supervised the construction of more than 30,000 multifamily units since the company’s inception in 1991. Brett's experience covers all phases of construction operations ranging from estimating, scheduling, site developmen...

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October 24, 2023 59 mins

Joining us as our fifth guest of season two is Chris Clark, President & CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. The Georgia Chamber of Commerce is committed to providing coordinated leadership to protect free enterprise, engage members, capitalize on emerging trends, and mitigate risk to Georgia business.

Chris received his bachelor’s degree from Georgia Southern University and his master’s degree in public administrat...

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