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.
- McCotter Energy Systems
- Dan McCotter-LinkedIn
- Hurley Engineering WIN Video
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.
- Grundfos USA
- Ansell Sims - LinkedIn
- Hurley Engineering - WIN Video
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.
- Grundfos USA
- Anne Groenbjerg - LinkedIn
- Hurley Engineering-Win Video
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.
- DBM Contractors
- DMB LinkedIn
- Hurley Building Giants Video
BUILDING GIANTS GUEST SPEAKERS-RECORDINGS
Sherezad Shafiq
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.
- Osborne Co.
- Ashley Messier LinkedIn
- Hurley Engineering WIN Video
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.
- Cougar USA
- Scott Magee-LinkedIn
- Hurley Engineering WIN Video
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.
- Grundfos Us
- Greg Bretz-LinkedIn
- Hurley Engineering-WIN Video
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.
- Dutton Mindset-Instagram
- Maximillian Dutton-LinkedIn
- Hurley Engineering-Win Video
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.
- MacDonald Miller, Inc.
- LinkedIn Profile
- Hurley Engineering-WIN Video
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.
- Associated Equipment Sales
- LinkedIn Profile
- Hurley Engineering-WIN Video
Joe Bauman
Episode #9
Joe started his career in the golf industry playing, and working as a pro, while also coaching High School golf. His love of taking care of people led him into the Real Estate industry and now as one of top 1% brokers and a principals Joe will share his journey and key factors to his success.
- John L Scott-Joe Bauman
- Joe Bauman-LinkedIn
- Hurley LinkedIn-Win Video

Ron Banner
Episode #10
Join the Building Giants team and our Special Guest Ron Banner, Superintendent for the Clover Park School District. Ron is also a coach and a community advicate. Coach Banner will share his guiding principles to leading a team and greating a successful work life balance.
- Ron Banner-Clover Park School District
- Ron Banner - LinkedIn
- Hurley LinkedIn-Win Video
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.
- Mike Zacharias - LinkedIn
- Tim Zacharias - LinkedIn
- Hurley Engineering - Win Video
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.
- Tacoma Rainiers Baseball
- Shane Santman - LinkedIn
- Hurley Engineering - Win Video