Behind the Build Wed, 20 May 2026 04:32:32 -0400 https://behindthebuild.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Behind the Build yes 300259d4-f2c3-530d-98f5-dabd7bf644a1 Cerris episodic false 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.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Cerris https://storage.buzzsprout.com/lviznkhmwj2c39thhxqdk3e67da1?.jpg Behind the Build ep: 15 ESOP Month 2025 | ESCA Recap 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 behalf of our ESOP in Washington. 

]]> 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 behalf of our ESOP in Washington. 

]]> Cerris Buzzsprout-18050173 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0500 516 full false ep: 14 [AI]NTELLIGENT BUILDS: A Conversation About AI at Cerris 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 dive into the current landscape of AI, safe and responsible use, and what lies ahead for this tool shaping the way we do our work. 

Check out Cerris' AI Governance Document. 

Explore Microsoft Copilot.

]]> 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 dive into the current landscape of AI, safe and responsible use, and what lies ahead for this tool shaping the way we do our work. 

Check out Cerris' AI Governance Document. 

Explore Microsoft Copilot.

]]> Cerris Buzzsprout-17848900 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:00:00 -0500 1801 full false ep: 14 2025 Summer Business Update 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 performance to date. 

]]> 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 performance to date. 

]]> Cerris Buzzsprout-17612671 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0500 854 full false ep: 13 The Connection Between Mental Health and Safety 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, Safety Manager at Cerris Builders, for a candid conversation about burnout, chronic stress, resilience, and the power of peer support.

For more mental well-being resources, please visit the Health Under the Hat page on the Blueprint or check out our new resources page at Cerris.com/mental-health-and-well-being. You'll find resources available to our employees and a list of local Mental Health Committee members who are here to support you if you ever need it. 

If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. 

]]> 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, Safety Manager at Cerris Builders, for a candid conversation about burnout, chronic stress, resilience, and the power of peer support.

For more mental well-being resources, please visit the Health Under the Hat page on the Blueprint or check out our new resources page at Cerris.com/mental-health-and-well-being. You'll find resources available to our employees and a list of local Mental Health Committee members who are here to support you if you ever need it. 

If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. 

]]> Cerris Buzzsprout-17437473 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0500 1793 full false ep: 12 Cerris Systems Phoenix Office 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Cerris Buzzsprout-16785802 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0500 940 full false ep: 11 Caring Heart Foundation 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 Foundation Board of Directors Brandi Spoonemore, and Project Manager at Cerris Builders and Director of the Foundation Board Brady Woods. To learn more about the Foundation, email communityinvolvement@cerris.com.

]]> 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 Foundation Board of Directors Brandi Spoonemore, and Project Manager at Cerris Builders and Director of the Foundation Board Brady Woods. To learn more about the Foundation, email communityinvolvement@cerris.com.

]]> Cerris Buzzsprout-16141316 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:00:00 -0600 963 11 full false ep: 10 ESOP Month / Fall Business Update 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Cerris Buzzsprout-15992246 Fri, 25 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -0500 852 10 full false ep: 09 Leavenworth Correctional Campus Project Highlight 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 role on the jobsite.

]]> 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 role on the jobsite.

]]> Cerris Buzzsprout-15943521 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0500 1013 9 full false ep: 08 Summer 2024 Business Update 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.

]]> 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.

]]> MMC Corp Buzzsprout-15552973 Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:00:00 -0500 988 8 full false ep 07: Safety Month 2024 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 MW Builders, alongside Tate Tyree, Director of Corporate Risk Management.

]]> 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 MW Builders, alongside Tate Tyree, Director of Corporate Risk Management.

]]> MMC Corp Buzzsprout-15283849 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0500 1481 1 7 full false ep 06: Spring 2024 Business Update 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 at the end of this month!

]]> 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 at the end of this month!

]]> MMC Corp Buzzsprout-14934774 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:00:00 -0500 2009 1 6 full false ep 05: Women in Construction 2024 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 and the opportunities for women at our company and in the industry.

]]> 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 and the opportunities for women at our company and in the industry.

]]> MMC Corp Buzzsprout-14682854 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0500 1413 1 5 full false ep 04: ESOP Month 2023 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.

]]> 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.

]]> MMC Corp Buzzsprout-13828406 Mon, 23 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0500 973 1 4 full false ep 03: Summer 2023 Business Update 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 Game and to continue building the extraordinary. Topics covered in this episode of Behind the Build include updates on our mid-year financial performance, SBU strategic planning, safety initiatives, and resources available through the MMC Corp Caring Heart Foundation.

]]> 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 Game and to continue building the extraordinary. Topics covered in this episode of Behind the Build include updates on our mid-year financial performance, SBU strategic planning, safety initiatives, and resources available through the MMC Corp Caring Heart Foundation.

]]> MMC Corp Buzzsprout-13217105 Thu, 13 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0500 1236 1 3 full false ep 02: ESCA Political Update 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 champion and advocate for ESOPs like ours this year. We're proud to be a part of organizations like ESCA to ensure that we're assuming responsibility for our collective success. We help protect and promote our ESOP by staying connected to the latest policies, educating lawmakers about the positive impacts of ESOPs, and advocating for ESOPs on a national stage.

]]> 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 champion and advocate for ESOPs like ours this year. We're proud to be a part of organizations like ESCA to ensure that we're assuming responsibility for our collective success. We help protect and promote our ESOP by staying connected to the latest policies, educating lawmakers about the positive impacts of ESOPs, and advocating for ESOPs on a national stage.

]]> MMC Corp Buzzsprout-13217061 Thu, 13 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0500 679 1 2 full false ep 01: ESCA Conference Recap 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 Lobby Days in Washington, D.C., and the importance of our continued involvement in organizations like ESCA. You'll also hear more about the Principles of Ownership, and the important role the MMC Corp ESOP PAC plays in ensuring our collective success. 

]]> 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 Lobby Days in Washington, D.C., and the importance of our continued involvement in organizations like ESCA. You'll also hear more about the Principles of Ownership, and the important role the MMC Corp ESOP PAC plays in ensuring our collective success. 

]]> MMC Corp Buzzsprout-13217044 Thu, 13 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0500 679 1 2 full false