Grid Connection

ElectriCom
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Grid Connection is a podcast about the people, projects, and partnerships powering the utility infrastructure industry. Hosted by ElectriCom CEO Andy Leake, each episode features candid conversations with industry leaders, field experts, utility professionals, and the people working behind the scenes to build and maintain the systems our communities depend on every day. From power distribution and broadband expansion to storm response and workforce development, we explore the challenges, opportunities, and lessons shaping the future of rural infrastructure. Along the way, we'll share stories from the field, leadership insights, project experiences, and practical perspectives from those doing the work. At ElectriCom, we've spent more than 65 years serving rural communities, and one thing has remained constant: success is built on trust, relationships, safety, and a commitment to doing the job right. Whether you're a utility leader, broadband provider, contractor, engineer, or simply interested in the people behind critical infrastructure, Grid Connection offers honest conversations and real-world insights from an industry that keeps communities connected. No scripts. No fluff. Just real conversations from the people building what matters.

에피소드

  1. 3일 전

    Growth Without Losing What Matters | Leadership in Utility Construction with Thomas Hall

    In this episode of Grid Connection, Thomas Hall shares his perspective on leading ElectriCom through growth while protecting the values that have shaped the company for more than 65 years. He discusses the importance of developing people, maintaining a strong safety culture, building lasting customer relationships, and staying connected to the rural communities ElectriCom serves. The conversation explores what responsible growth looks like in utility construction—and why long-term success depends on more than adding crews, entering new markets, or completing more projects. It requires growing without losing sight of the people, trust, and purpose behind the work.

    Growth Without Losing What Matters | Leadership in Utility Construction with Thomas Hall

  2. 6월 16일

    Beyond The Lowest Bid

    In the inaugural episode of Grid Connection, ElectriCom CEO Andy Leake joins Director of Marketing Benjamin Yost for a conversation about leadership, company culture, and the evolution of ElectriCom over the past 65+ years. Andy shares the story behind ElectriCom’s growth from a small rural contractor into a multi-division infrastructure partner serving power and broadband providers across multiple states. He discusses the lessons that have shaped his leadership philosophy, the importance of safety and relationships, and how the company has adapted to meet the changing demands of the utility industry. The conversation also explores what separates dependable contractors from those that create project challenges, why infrastructure projects fall behind, and what utility leaders should evaluate beyond price when selecting a long-term partner. Topics include: • The history and evolution of ElectriCom• Leadership lessons and company culture• Safety, quality, and accountability in infrastructure construction• Why projects succeed—or fall behind• Building long-term partnerships with utilities and broadband providers• What makes a dependable infrastructure partner Whether you're a utility leader, broadband provider, contractor, or industry professional, this episode offers an inside look at the people, principles, and decisions behind successful infrastructure projects.

    Beyond The Lowest Bid
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소개

Grid Connection is a podcast about the people, projects, and partnerships powering the utility infrastructure industry. Hosted by ElectriCom CEO Andy Leake, each episode features candid conversations with industry leaders, field experts, utility professionals, and the people working behind the scenes to build and maintain the systems our communities depend on every day. From power distribution and broadband expansion to storm response and workforce development, we explore the challenges, opportunities, and lessons shaping the future of rural infrastructure. Along the way, we'll share stories from the field, leadership insights, project experiences, and practical perspectives from those doing the work. At ElectriCom, we've spent more than 65 years serving rural communities, and one thing has remained constant: success is built on trust, relationships, safety, and a commitment to doing the job right. Whether you're a utility leader, broadband provider, contractor, engineer, or simply interested in the people behind critical infrastructure, Grid Connection offers honest conversations and real-world insights from an industry that keeps communities connected. No scripts. No fluff. Just real conversations from the people building what matters.

정보

  • 제작진
    ElectriCom
  • 방송 연도
    2026년
  • 에피소드
    2
  • 등급
    전체 연령 사용가
  • 저작권
    © Andy Leake
  • 웹사이트 보기
    Grid Connection