In this episode of Boots to Boardroom, we talk to Bryan Erwin — Corporate Health and Safety Officer for Bobcat Power, an Asplundh company. From a life-changing moment on a yellow school bus in Hubbard, Texas to riding a U-Haul through the night as an unpaid student assistant at the University of Texas, Bryan's journey is one of faith, grit, and relentless perseverance. Bryan shares how a career-ending injury led him to his calling, how God spoke to him on that bus ride home, and how he went on to become the winningest football coach in the history of Texas — winning state championships in 2003 and 2006. We explore the devastating season where both his sons tore their ACLs, the PTSD that followed, and the mental health crisis facing the construction and utility industry today. Whether you lead a team on the field, on a job site, or in the boardroom, this conversation is packed with lessons on loyalty, servant leadership, faith, and the power of relationships. What you'll learn - How a career-ending injury on a Friday night in Texas led Bryan to his life's calling - The yellow bus moment — when God told him he'd be a football coach, not a doctor - The U-Haul ride that defined his work ethic and set the tone for his entire career - Why loyalty is the "most important seven-letter word" in any professional career - "It's not about who you're willing to win with — it's who you're willing to lose with" - The heartbreak of watching both sons suffer the same injuries that ended his playing career - Why the mental health crisis in construction — with suicide rates five times higher than on-the-job fatalities — demands a new approach - His take on NIL and the transfer portal in college football About the Guest: Bryan Erwin is the Corporate Health and Safety Officer for Bobcat Power, a subsidiary of Asplundh. Before entering the construction industry in 2014, Bryan spent 20 years as a legendary Texas high school head football coach. He led his teams to state championships in 2003 and 2006 and remains the winningest coach in Texas’ history. Today, he uses his deep experience in training, motivating, and managing athletes to oversee safety operations for major transmission and substation projects. Under his leadership, Bobcat Power has earned multiple Contractor Safety Awards from American Electric Power, proving his coaching methods translate perfectly to the corporate world. About the Show: From Boots to Boardroom is a podcast that shines a light on the people who keep America running. Not every leader sits in a corner office — leadership is found on job sites, in the field, and in the boardroom. From linemen and builders to entrepreneurs and executives, these are stories of grit, tenacity, empathy, and vision. Follow Hari Vasudevan, Founder and CEO of KYRO AI here – https://www.linkedin.com/in/harivasudevan/ Follow us on our socials: Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/from-boots-to-boardroom/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/frombootstoboardroom/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FromBootsToBoardroomPodcast/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@frombootstoboardroom For more information, visit - https://www.frombootstoboardroom.com/ Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the guest are solely their own and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views, policies, or positions of KYRO AI, From Boots to Boardroom, or the host. Any appearance by a guest on this program does not constitute an endorsement of the guest’s views, products, services, or affiliations. KYRO AI, From Boots to Boardroom, and the host disclaims any liability relating to the content discussed and makes no representations regarding the accuracy or completeness of the information shared. #FromBootsToBoardroom #CoachBryanErwin #Leadership #TexasHigh SchoolFootball #SafetyFirst #BobcatPower #Entrepreneurship TexasFootball #FridayNightLights #StateChampions #CoachingLife #NIL #TransferPortal
