
Construction Employers Podcast
The Construction Employers Podcast spotlights contractors, specialty contractors, industry professionals, suppliers, owners and legislative and regulatory issues impacting the construction industry in Ohio, particularly Northeast Ohio and Greater Cleveland. The CEA Podcast features industry professionals and other construction industry representatives to help listeners stay up to date with current and future trends in construction. Brought to you by Construction Employers Association, www.ceacisp.org.
Episodes
96 episodes
EP 94, Q1 2025 Review with Kent Crytzer, Director of Safety for CEA
In this episode of the Construction Employers Podcast, Kent Cryzter breaks down Q1 safety highlights, shares details on the 13th Annual Safety Day, and talks about the latest hands-on training classes designed to help your team stay OSHA-compli...
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10:32

EP 93, Q1 2025 Review with Glen Shumate Executive Vice President of CEA
Listen in as Glen, Executive Vice President and Executive Director of the Contractor Assistance Association (CAA), dives into a jam-packed episode full of insights and updates.🔹 Q1 2025 -End Recap: the latest in ADVOCACY, CAA highl...
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37:48

EP 92, Q1 2025 Review with Jackie Ruhlin Director of Member Engagement
In this episode, Director of Member Engagement Jackie Ruhlin sits down with Myra Rosario, our Communications Lead, for a candid conversation about everything happening in Q1 and what exciting opportunities are coming up next.<...
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Ep. 91, Women in Construction discussion with Tari Rivera, Morgen Cost and Jackie Tesar-Valek
In this special episode of the Construction Employer’s Podcast, we celebrate Women’s History Month and Women in Construction by spotlighting the powerful women shaping the construction industry. Host Tim...
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Episode 91
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29:47

Ep. 90, 2024 Year in Review
CEA Department heads come together to recap the wins for 2024 and talk about the strategic plan for 2025.
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Episode 90
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Ep. 89, County Update with Pernel Jones, Jr.
Cuyahoga County Council President, Pernel Jones, Jr. Joins Tim and Glen on the podcast to provide us with an update on the county policies and procedures as it relates to the construction industry.
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Episode 89
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48:22

Ep. 88, OSHA Policy Updates
On today’s show, Tim sat down with Mike Pascoe and Colten Siedlarczyk to talk about OSHA Policy Updates and information. Take a listen to learn more!
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Episode 88
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45:01

Ep. 87, Meet the Member- OCP Contractors
On this episode, Tim Linville and Jackie Ruhlin sit down with OCP Contractor’s General Manager Sean Parker and Senior Superintendent Scott Tomala to discuss new projects and initiatives they are working on.
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Episode 87
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29:11

Ep. 86: CSU Construction Management Degree Program
On this episode we sat down with Tony DiGeronimo, Richard Schoepoerster, Tim O’Callahan, and Steven Duffy to discuss the new Construction Management Program at Cleveland State University. This program will begin instruction in Fall 2024 and wil...
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Episode 86
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36:04

Ep. 85, Meet the Member- Mualem Law Firm
On this episode, we sat down with new CEA Member, Mualem Law Firm to talk about owner Nataly’s career, getting started working in the construction industry, and her H-2B visa program.
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Episode 85
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39:01

Ep. 84, Third Quarter Review with Jackie Ruhlin
Myra Rosario, Lead of CEA’s Communications Team, sat down with the Director of Member Engagement, Jackie Ruhlin to discuss highlights of the third quarter of 2024.
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Episode 84
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18:36

Ep. 83, Third Quarter Review with Kent Crytzer
Myra Rosario sits down with CEA’s Safety Director, Kent Crytzer, to recap the safety initiatives from the third quarter of 2024.
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Episode 83
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6:51

Ep. 82, Third Quarter Review with Keith Laschinger
Myra Rosario sits down with Executive Director of Cleveland Builds Keith Laschinger to discuss program updates from the third quarter of 2024.
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Episode 82
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13:58

Ep. 81, Third Quarter Review with Glen Shumate
Myra Rosario sits down with CEA’s Executive Vice President Glen Shumate to recap the third quarter of 2024. Glen shares with us updates on the ACE Mentor Program, Contractors Assistance Association (CAA), education series, and advocacy efforts....
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Episode 81
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22:04

Ep. 80, Young Professionals Education Series
On this episode we sat down with Jackie Ruhlin, Elise Nagy and Jeremy Angel to learn more about the new Young Professionals Education Series. This set of classes aims to provide workforce development opportunities for construction professionals...
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Episode 80
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15:17

Ep. 79, Second Quarter Update with Kent Crytzer
Myra Rosario sits down with CEA’s Safety Director, Kent Crytzer, to recap the safety initiatives from the second quarter of 2024, including OSHA Inspections, Workzone Safety, and more.
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Episode 79
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19:11

Ep. 78, Second Quarter Update with Keith Laschinger
Myra Rosario sits down with Executive Director of Cleveland Builds Keith Laschinger to discuss program updates from the second quarter of 2024.
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Episode 78
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13:59

Ep. 77, Second Quarter Update with Jackie Ruhlin
Myra Rosario, Lead of CEA’s Communications Team, sat down with the Director of Member Engagement, Jackie Ruhlin to discuss highlights of the second quarter of 2024.
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Episode 77
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17:53

Ep. 76, Second Quarter Update with Glen Shumate
Myra Rosario sits down with CEA’s Executive Vice President Glen Shumate to recap the second quarter of 2024. Glen shares with us updates on the ACE Mentor Program, Contractors Assistance Association (CAA), education series, and advocacy efforts...
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Episode 76
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37:33

Ep. 75, Risk of Opioids in the Workplace
Opioids impact both the overall mental health and wellbeing of the workforce as well as company performance. The construction industry has been adversely impacted by the nation’s ongoing opioid crisis. Today we sat down with Cal Beyer from SAFE...
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Episode 75
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37:42

Ep. 74, Max Hayes High School Construction Program
On this episode, special guest host Jayson Richardson sat down with Keith Laschinger and AC Fenderson from Cleveland Builds and Jim Mulgrew from Max Hayes High School to discuss the connection between the construction program at Max Hayes High ...
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Episode 74
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44:01

Ep. 73, Q1 Review with Kent Crytzer
Myra Rosario sits down with CEA’s Safety Director, Kent Crytzer, to recap the safety initiatives from first quarter of 2024, including Safety Day and OSHA Reporting Requirements.
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Episode 73
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13:41

Ep. 72, Q1 Review with Keith Laschinger
Myra Rosario sits down with Executive Director of Cleveland Builds Keith Laschinger to discuss program updates from the first quarter of 2024.
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Episode 72
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42:48

Ep. 71, Q1 Review with Glen Shumate
Myra Rosario sits down with CEA’s Executive Vice President Glen Shumate to recap the first quarter of 2024. Glen shares with us updates on the ACE Mentor Program, Contractors Assistance Association (CAA), education series, and advocacy efforts....
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Episode 71
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