The Anti-Architect Christian Giordano

In this episode, Christian sits down with Joseph Dennis, Principal/General Counsel and Ethics Officer of Arup Americas. Arup Americas is part of Arup Group, one of the world’s largest engineering firms with over 18,000 employees worldwide and a multi-disciplinary practice. He oversees an eleven-person legal team with a portfolio of responsibilities that includes the firm’s contracts, disputes, intellectual property, corporate affairs, and risk management. Joseph negotiates contracts for significant projects and deals, but his primary focus is developing strategies for large and complex disputes. He is an active committee member and former chairman of the legal counsel forum to the American Counsel of Engineering Companies, as well as a Board Member to both the NY AIA/ACEC Contracts Committee and the NY AIA/ACEC Risk Management Committee, and has served probono General Counsel to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Before joining Arup Americas, he served as the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary to Syska Hennessy Group. Joseph graduated from Emory University and Hofstra School of Law.
https://www.arup.com/offices/united-states-of-america
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In this episode, Christian sits down with Michael Abboud, CEO of TetherView. With over 20 years of experience in the field of IT, Michael has built a reputation for his deep technical expertise and his unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. TetherView is a leading IT solutions company based in Oceanport, New Jersey, and has become one of the most trusted names in the industry to companies across a wide range of sectors. Michael is passionate about leveraging the latest technologies to help businesses stay ahead of the curve and achieve their goals more efficiently. Michael holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from St. John’s University and is actively involved in mentoring graduate students at Columbia University, as well as a frequent expert speaker at cyber security conferences where he shares his insights on the latest trends and best practices in the industry. Michael is also developing The RiverWalk Center located at the historic Fort Monmouth in Oceanport, NJ - the epicenter of Mancini's expanding work at the Jersey Shore.
https://tetherview.com
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In this episode, Christian sits down with Lise Bornstein, AIA, Partner at KFA Architecture. Lise has devoted her architectural design career to creating spaces and opportunities where people and communities thrive. She is responsible for business development, project conceptualization and design, as well as office operations and culture. She has managed projects and campus master plans with complex entitlement packages, multiple funding sources and significant community outreach while working collaboratively with clients, consultants, contractors, and in-house teams. She was previously President of the Association for Women in Architecture Foundation. She is committed to the advancement of people and the profession.
https://kfalosangeles.com
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In this episode, Christian sits down with Rob Adler, President of Robert W. Adler & Associates. Rob is an architect and design professional, running his architecture firm that focuses on both residential and commercial projects. Over the past three decades, Rob’s practice has expanded from designing single family homes to designing commercial projects and major developments. Today, he boasts a portfolio featuring some of the most prestigious addresses and clientele along the Jersey Shore. Rob is also an active owner in other companies such as his construction company, R W Adler Builders, LLC. His work has been published in Panache Publishing’s “Dream Homes of New Jersey” and he was featured on the cover of Remodeling Magazine when he was named for the prestigious “Big 50” list. Robert received his Degree in Architecture from Cornell University and opened his firm in Long Branch, New Jersey, in 1989. He is also licensed in New York, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Florida.
http://www.rwadlerassociates.com                
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In this episode, Christian sits down with Rion Willard, Director of Consulting at Business of Architecture. Rion is an architect turned architecture business consultant for architectural practice owners around the world; he helps them grow and design their practices. In the early days of running his own practice called TTHS Architects, he was met with many business obstacles that frustrated and confused him. The constant financial anxiety and stress drove him to a point where he decided he had to understand everything he could about running a business. This led him to interview successful business leaders within the AEC industry on a global scale, which is now known as the Business of Architecture UK Podcast. He has now personally consulted with over 100 architecture practice owners to implement the SMART Practice Method™. His ultimate desire is to help other architects create a practice that gives them fulfillment, freedom, and exceptional finances.
https://www.businessofarchitecture.com
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In this episode, Christian sits down with Sarah Dirsa, Principal and Partner of KG+D Architects. Sarah is passionate about finding design solutions that address and improve social issues. In 2021, Sarah became the first female Principal in the firm’s nearly 90-year history. She has taken on a leading role in advancing the firm’s Next Generation educational facility design expertise by examining overlaps between curriculum and design. Sarah is on the National Design Team for Reimagine America’s Schools program and the AIA Committee on Architecture for Education Advocacy Subcommittee. 
https://kgdarchitects.com
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