Get Stuff Built Right® with Doug Glenn

CEC®

On the Get Stuff Built Right® podcast, CEC® President Doug Glenn brings you interviews with the leaders who are eliminating aging infrastructure and driving community growth. We’ll discuss their wealth of experiences, the challenges they often face, the opportunities before them, and the people they serve. Because it’s what we’re all about, we’re calling it the Get Stuff Built Right® podcast. Learn more about CEC® at connectcec.com.

  1. AUG 19

    #19: Prepping Power for the Future with Randall Knowles

    Have you ever considered that our power system is one of the modern Wonders of the World, but that without proper planning, it could fail? Join Doug and Randall Knowles, CEC’s Regional Power Business Leader, as they explore power industry issues and discuss solutions for resilient power infrastructure in this episode.  –  Our hosts:  Doug Glenn, President, CEC® – Connect with Doug on LinkedIn  –  Our guest:  Randall Knowles, Regional Power Business Leader, CEC® – Connect with Randall on LinkedIn  –  Learn more about CEC®: www.connectcec.com  –  Disclaimer: This recording of the Get Stuff Built Right® Podcast is the property of CEC® and is not to be used without our written consent. The views expressed belong to the guests. We don't tell them what to say.

    14 min

  2. JUN 24

    #18: Voices of Progress – Highlights Episode

    In this special episode of the Get Stuff Built Right Podcast, CEC® President Doug Glenn revisits some of the most powerful moments from past conversations with industry leaders who are reshaping our communities. From tackling aging infrastructure to unlocking opportunities for partnerships and growth, these highlights showcase the grit, innovation and heart behind the projects that matter most. Whether you're a longtime listener or just tuning in, this episode captures the essence of what the Get Stuff Built Right® Podcast is all about: real people, real progress and real impact. –  Our host:  Doug Glenn, President, CEC® – Connect with Doug on LinkedIn  –  Our guests: Joe Echelle, Executive Director, Oklahoma TurnpikeAuthority (OTA)John Feary, City Manager, Claremore,Oklahoma – Connect with John on LinkedInDr. Dominique Pittenger, Research Assistant Professor,University of Oklahoma Gallogly College of Engineering –Connect with Dominique on LinkedInMicah Siemers, Director of Engineering, Bartlesville,Oklahoma – Connect with Micah on LinkedInSteve Jaggers, Principal, GH2 Architects – Connect with Steve on LinkedInChris Lankford, Director of Marketing + Engagement, modus studio – Connect with Chris on LinkedInSarah Fitzgerald, Climate & Sustainability Lead + Associate, SWA Group – Connect with Sarah on LinkedInFarooq Karim, Senior Vice President, Rees Associates – Connect with Farooq on LinkedIn–  CEC® brings you interviews with the leaders who are eliminating aging infrastructure and driving community growth. We’ll discuss their wealth of experiences, the challenges they often face, the opportunities before them and the people they serve. Because it’s what we’re all about, we’re calling it the Get Stuff Built Right® podcast.  –  Learn more about CEC®: https://www.connectcec.com/  –  Disclaimer: This recording of the Get Stuff Built Right® Podcast is the property of CEC® and is not to be used without our written consent. The views expressed belong to the guests. We don't tell them what to say.

    6 min

  3. MAY 20

    #17: Building Infrastructure of Dreams with Mike Neal

    Join Doug and Chuck, CEC’s Eastern Oklahoma Market Leader, as they connect with Mike Neal in his 18th year as President and CEO of the Tulsa Regional Chamber. From strategies concerning interstate highways and the Mother Road to further developing Tulsa’s workforce and expanding infrastructure, Mike shares his plans for securing Tulsa’s continued growth. Heavily involved with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Mike serves on its Foundation Board of Directors, Transportation Infrastructure & Logistics Committee, and is Chairman of their Accrediting Board of Directors. –  Our hosts:  Doug Glenn, President, CEC® – Connect with Doug on LinkedIn  Chuck Mitchell, East Oklahoma Market Leader, CEC® – Connect with Chuck on LinkedIn  –  Our guest:  Mike Neal, President & CEO, Tulsa Regional Chamber – Connect with Mike on LinkedIn  –  https://tulsachamber.com/  –  Learn more about CEC®: www.connectcec.com  –  Disclaimer: This recording of the Get Stuff Built Right® Podcast is the property of CEC® and is not to be used without our written consent. The views expressed belong to the guests. We don't tell them what to say.

    32 min

  4. APR 15

    #16: The Art of Giving Back with Farooq Karim

    In this inspiring episode of the #GetStuffBuiltRight Podcast, Doug and Josh sit down with Farooq Karim, Senior Vice President at REES. Licensed as both an architect and interior designer, Farooq is also a blooming mixed-media artist with a passion for helping others. Farooq shines light on loyalty and delves into how genuine friendships with clients and peers can transform the way we work. Discover his art of blending creativity with compassion to build a better, more connected world.   –  Our hosts:  Doug Glenn, President, CEC® – Connect with Doug on LinkedIn  Josh Dougherty, Community Business Leader, CEC® – Connect with Josh on LinkedIn  –  Our guest:  Farooq Karim, Senior Vice President, Rees Associates – Connect with Farooq on LinkedIn  –  www.farooqkarimart.com  –  Learn more about CEC®: https://www.connectcec.com/  –  Disclaimer: This recording of the Get Stuff Built Right® Podcast is the property of CEC® and is not to be used without our written consent. The views expressed belong to the guests. We don't tell them what to say.

    28 min

  5. MAR 18

    #15: Getting to “Yes” with Michael Spurgeon

    How do you ensure City decisions stay strategic and don't become political? Join us on the Get Stuff Built Right podcast as we dive into this crucial question and more with Broken Arrow's City Manager, Michael Spurgeon. With over 36 years of experience in local government management, Michael shares insights on maintaining a great quality of life through strategic planning, perpetual revenue sources, and collaborative efforts with the school district, chamber, and council.     Doug and Chuck (CEC’s Eastern Oklahoma Market Leader) discover Broken Arrow’s history of key decisions, the future impact of public-private partnerships, and exciting developments like the upcoming outdoor amphitheater. Tune in to learn how Broken Arrow is building a brighter tomorrow for generations to come!    –  Our hosts:  Doug Glenn, President, CEC® – Connect with Doug on LinkedIn  Chuck Mitchell, East Oklahoma Market Leader, CEC® – Connect with Chuck on LinkedIn  –  Our guests:  Michael Spurgeon, City Manager of Broken Arrow – Connect with Michael on LinkedIn  –  City of Broken Arrow  –  CEC® brings you interviews with the leaders who are eliminating aging infrastructure and driving community growth. We’ll discuss their wealth of experiences, the challenges they often face, the opportunities before them and the people they serve. Because it’s what we’re all about, we’re calling it the Get Stuff Built Right® podcast.  –  Learn more about CEC®: https://www.connectcec.com/  –  Disclaimer: This recording of the Get Stuff Built Right® Podcast is the property of CEC® and is not to be used without our written consent. The views expressed belong to the guests. We don't tell them what to say.

    36 min

  6. FEB 25

    #14: Designing a Livable World with Sarah Fitzgerald

    In this episode, Doug and Megan (CEC’s TX Market Leader) sit down with Sarah Fitzgerald, Climate & Sustainability Lead + Associate at SWA Group in Dallas. A passionate landscape designer, Sarah shares her unconventional path into the field and SWA’s mission to create livable, sustainable spaces.  The discussion explores balancing functionality, beauty, and cost in infrastructure projects, SWA’s employee-owned model, and their innovative internship program. Sarah also introduces SWA’s new Climate Action Plan, emphasizing the role of landscape architects in reducing carbon footprints. She highlights the importance of trees as public health infrastructure and calls for stronger collaboration between landscape architects and civil engineers to promote sustainable urban design.  Tune in for an insightful conversation on the intersection of landscape architecture, sustainability, and infrastructure!  –  Our hosts:  Doug Glenn, President, CEC® –Connect with Doug on LinkedIn  Megan Glass, Texas Market Leader, CEC® –Connect with Megan on LinkedIn  –  Our guest:  Sarah Fitzgerald, Climate & Sustainability Lead + Associate, SWA Group –Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn  –  CEC® brings you interviews with the leaders who are eliminating aging infrastructure and driving community growth. We’ll discuss their wealth of experiences, the challenges they often face, the opportunities before them and the people they serve. Because it’s what we’re all about, we’re calling it the Get Stuff Built Right® podcast.  –  Learn more about CEC®:https://www.connectcec.com/  –  Disclaimer: This recording of the Get Stuff Built Right® Podcast is the property of CEC® and is not to be used without our written consent. The views expressed belong to the guests. We don't tell them what to say.

    17 min

  7. JAN 21

    #13: ACEC with Mike Thompson

    Today’s conversation is with Mike Thompson, President & CEO of ACEC Oklahoma and Principal & Owner of Thompson Consulting. Doug and Mike chat about the important role that ACEC plays in the engineering industry, specifically, advocacy and protecting engineering businesses. They break down the Brooks Act, which is critical for safety, quality of engineering, and what is best for the project and the public. Looking ahead, they chat about challenges we may face as an industry, how AI is changing the industry, and initiatives that are aiming to build up the engineering workforce in the state of Oklahoma.  –  Our host:  Doug Glenn, President, CEC® – Connect with Doug on LinkedIn  –  Our guest:  Mike Thompson, President & CEO of ACEC Oklahoma and Principal & Owner of Thompson Consulting – Connect with Mike on LinkedIn  –  CEC® brings you interviews with the leaders who are eliminating aging infrastructure and driving community growth. We’ll discuss their wealth of experiences, the challenges they often face, the opportunities before them and the people they serve. Because it’s what we’re all about, we’re calling it the Get Stuff Built Right® podcast.  –  Learn more about CEC®: https://www.connectcec.com/  –  Disclaimer: This recording of the Get Stuff Built Right® Podcast is the property of CEC® and is not to be used without our written consent. The views expressed belong to the guests. We don't tell them what to say.

    17 min

  8. 12/17/2024

    #12: Connecting Nature and the Built Environment with Chris Lankford

    Doug and Bob (CEC’s AR Market Leader) sit down with Chris Lankford, Director of Marketing + Engagement at modus studio in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Chris is a professional services marketer who is passionate about creating spaces that blend seamlessly with nature. He shares eye-opening statistics about the impact of design in schools and discusses how every project at modus is approached with a unique perspective. Chris delves into their philosophy on design and collaboration, emphasizing the importance of working with partners who have an appreciation for curiosity and discovery in the design process, and share the same goal of creating exceptional spaces for clients and communities. Don't miss this insightful conversation on the power of connecting nature with design in the built environment! –  Our hosts:  Doug Glenn, President, CEC® – Connect with Doug on LinkedIn  Bob McArthur, Arkansas Market Leader, CEC® – Connect with Bob on LinkedIn  –  Our guest:  Chris Lankford, Director of Marketing + Engagement, modus studio – Connect with Chris on LinkedIn  –  CEC® brings you interviews with the leaders who are eliminating aging infrastructure and driving community growth. We’ll discuss their wealth of experiences, the challenges they often face, the opportunities before them and the people they serve. Because it’s what we’re all about, we’re calling it the Get Stuff Built Right® podcast.  –  Learn more about CEC®: https://www.connectcec.com/  –  Disclaimer: This recording of the Get Stuff Built Right® Podcast is the property of CEC® and is not to be used without our written consent. The views expressed belong to the guests. We don't tell them what to say.

    25 min
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On the Get Stuff Built Right® podcast, CEC® President Doug Glenn brings you interviews with the leaders who are eliminating aging infrastructure and driving community growth. We’ll discuss their wealth of experiences, the challenges they often face, the opportunities before them, and the people they serve. Because it’s what we’re all about, we’re calling it the Get Stuff Built Right® podcast. Learn more about CEC® at connectcec.com.

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