BUILDING GIANTS: ON DECK-GUEST SPEAKERS




Wilber Hooks

Coming Soon:

Wilbur graduated from the University of Washington after a successful career as a wideout for the Huskies. He will share his insights into success, dedication, family, and friends.

One thing you will immediately recognize in "Coach" Hooks is the passion and commitment he applies in all areas of his life.

  • UW Football
  • Leadership Book Recomendation
  • Hurley Engineering WIN Video

Dan McCotter

 

Coming Soon:

As the President and owner of McCotter Energy Systems, Dan has worked in all areas of his business and the industry. Dan shares his personal and professional pillars of success.





Kyle Boddy

Coming Soon:

Founder-Cheif Technology Officer-Driveline Baseball

Kyle is the founder and innovator of Driveline Baseball. Against all odds and seeing a different way to do things in baseball and believing in himself and his process Kyle was able to carry his vision from a small gym to the MLB. Kyle will share his journey and fundamental principles to success.


Ansell Sims

Coming Soon:

Grundfos USA -President

As a longtime Grundfos employee Ansell has worked in many different roles within the Company. Ansell will share his journey within Grundfos and how his guiding principles carry his daily life personally and professionally.


Anne Groenbjerg

Coming Soon:

Vice President, Head of Solutions & Marketing, CBS Division

As a longtime Grundfos employee Anne has been a leader for many different projects and divisions. Anne will share her philosophy on leading a project and her guidelines for success.


Micheal Murphy

Coming Soon:

Owner Operator - 2nd Generation President DBM Contractors

Michael Murphy follows his Father-Don Murphy, and Mother Helen Murphy, as the second generation owner operator for DBM Contractors. Michael has been at the help for over 4 decades at DBM but continues to support his community and a number of other charitible endeavors. Micheal will share his story and guiding principles regarding leadership, work ethics, and human empathy.


BUILDING GIANTS GUEST SPEAKERS-RECORDINGS

Sherezad Shafiq

Grundfos - Vice President of Sales-CBS
Original Episode #1
 
Sherezad shared his philosophy of G.R.O.W. and Extreme Leadership with the group. Sherezad also emphasized through his journey that his guiding light is "Don't Try to Get Noticed"! "Just put the work in, and you will get noticed by your peers, customers, and managers."

Patrick Verwys

Triple Clear - Executive Vice President

Episode #2

Patrick shares his personal and family's story of struggle and growth. By learning from the examples in his family dynamic and his journey, Patrick noticed common threads that lead to the opportunities that are presented and how to maximize those opportunities through hard work.

 



Ashley Messier

Osborne Co. - President

Episode #3

Ashley shares his journey and personal decisions that led him from college to his current role as President of the Osborne Company in California. Osborne is one of the premiere manufacturers representative on the West Coast, and Ashley is the driving force for both the operational side of the business and directs the company's long-term vision.



Scott Magee

Cougary USA - VP-Sales & Marketing

Episode #44

Scott shares his insight on going to market and being your customer's number one asset. Scott share his journey from selling products out of his trunk to becoming one of the most successful representatives in the state of Texas.



Greg Gretz

America's General Manager for Grundfos Pumps.

Epsisode #5

Greg leads  an extensive team in North America CBS-Division and will share his journey in business and his guiding principles. Also give insight to "How Many F's to Give" and other suggested reading resources.



Max Dutton

DUTTON  MINDSET

Episode #6

Max shares his perspective on "Choices" and how the decisions you make daily can change your life. He shares personal stories and will be checking in with the Hurley Engineering team to make sure we are all experiencing dynamic changes.


Rory Olson

Episode #7

Rory is the incoming CEO of MacDonald Miller, Inc. in the Pacific Northwest. As a long-time employee, Rory has been involved in several different business segments and contributes tirelessly to the industry. Rory will join the team at Hurley Engineering to share his insights on a successful business path and a fulfilling work-life balance.


Keith Williams

Episode #8

Keith Williams is the owner of AES  -Associated Equipment Sales in Lenexa Kansas and is one of the most respected Manufacturer's Representatives in our industry. AES is the proud representative for industry leading lines like Lochinvar and Grundfos Pumps. It's In their tagline. "Hot Products - Cool Solutions". Keith will share his guiding prinicples for success.

 

 




Mike Zacharias & Tim Zacharias

Episode #11

Cougar USA Co-Founder Mike Zacharias & President Tim Zacharias

Mike will share his journey with Co-Founder Scott Magee from their start to their current success with Tim Zacharias at the helm as President. They will both also share how they have been able to succeed as a family and what their guiding principals have been.


Shane Santman

Episode #12

Tacoma Rainiers -Vice President of Sales, Tacoma Rainiers Baseball

Working in an industry that you love still has its challenges. Shane leads the Sales Team for the Tacoma Rainiers, MILB Baseball Club. Shane will share his thoughts about leading his team and his expectations for success.