#20 - Rick Sippel Exit Interview podcast

2 years ago 31:57

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After beginning his career with Spencer Construction in northwest Iowa, Rick Sippel and his wife Cindy picked up roots and moved to central Iowa, where he began his career at Story Construction. He retired from running the crane full-time in December 2022 and sat down with us to discuss his life and career as a crane operator.

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#24 - Jerry Long 36:57

16 weeks ago36:57

36:57

Jerry Long joined Story Construction in 1983 as a project engineer, ultimately working for the company for 41 years before retiring at the end of 2024. He progressed to the rank of superintendent and then project manager in 2000, overseeing projects in industrial, treatment plants and a variety of other markets. Hear from Jerry as he wraps up more than 40 years in the construction industry!…

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#23 - Joe Hewitt 39:52

23 weeks ago39:52

39:52

Joe Hewitt retired in 2024 after 10 years with Story Construction managing safety initiatives and compliance. Prior to joining Story, Joe had a long career with Martin Marietta in supervision and safety roles. Joe imparts some knowledge and perspective around safety and the industry in general in this Exit Interview.…

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#22 - Dean McCormick 49:01

39 weeks ago49:01

49:01

Dean McCormick joined Story Construction in 2017 after 22 years leading Iowa State University's design and construction services team. His career includes the rare combination of sitting in the design, owner and contractor seats at the table before retiring this spring. Dean's impact at Story Construction and on the construction industry in Iowa is immeasurable, and we're glad he took time this summer to sit down with us for his Exit Interview.…

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#21 - Kenny Lendt 28:21

1 year ago28:21

28:21

Kenny Lendt retired from Story Construction in 2023 after more than 37 years with the company. Hear from Kenny as he talks about his career as a superintendent in the construction industry and shares some lessons learned during his time at Story.

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#20 - Rick Sippel 31:57

2 years ago31:57

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#19 - Dennis Tiernan 41:24

2 years ago41:24

41:24

As we continue to bring in other industry retirees, this episode features our conversation with Dennis Tiernan of NAI Electrical Contractors based out of Ames. Dennis recently wrapped up his long career in the industry and was kind enough to sit down with us in November 2022 to discuss his journey and lessons learned during his time working for - and leading - NAI.…

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#18 - Larry Sperlich - Pt. I 52:31

2 years ago52:31

52:31

Larry Sperlich joined Allen Construction, Story's predecessor company, in 1972, and has been one of the most influential builders of projects and people in the company's history. Now that he's (mostly) retired, hear from Larry about his journey in life, the construction industry, and Story Construction.…

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#17 - Steve Chmelar 38:24

2 years ago38:24

38:24

Steve Chmelar retires from Carroll Distribution & Construction Supply, Inc. at the end of 2022 after almost exactly 50 years with the company. We had the pleasure of bringing in Steve in the summer of 2022 to record his Exit Interview and hear about this life and career in the industry... and the famous foam finger.…

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#16 - Dale Hofert 26:06

3 years ago26:06

26:06

Dale Hofert retired from Story Construction in 2022 after 37 years with Story Construction. Listen to this episode of Exit Interview to hear directly from Dale as he talks about his career, his lessons learned, and shares a bit about his retirement plans.

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#15 - Pete Lonergan 34:25

3 years ago34:25

34:25

Pete Lonergan retired as Story's warehouse manager in March 2022, after 31 years with the company. To many at Story and to those in the industry who have worked with him, Pete embodies many of Story's core values. His helpfulness in providing tools and equipment for job sites and his consideration for safety made him a valued team member on every Story project. In this episode, hear Pete recount his career and some of his lessons learned in the construction industry.…

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#14 - Lloyd Uitermarkt 25:20

4 years ago25:20

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Lloyd Uitermarkt is another longtime superintendent at Story who retired officially in 2018. Listen to this episode of Exit Interview to hear about Lloyd's journey in the industry and at Story.

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#13 - John Haila 1:05:01

4 years ago1:05:01

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After coming to Iowa as a freshman at Iowa State University, John Haila planted roots that eventually led to owning his own architecture firm, Haila Architecture + Structure + Planning, growing his family, and an encore gig as mayor of Ames. Hear John's story and the lessons he's learned in this episode of Exit Interview.…

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#12 - Donny Paris 27:34

4 years ago27:34

27:34

Donny Paris worked for James Thompson & Sons, and then Story Construction, beginning in 1966. He's served as a role model for many younger foreman and superintendents throughout his career and has worked on many significant projects in Ames, Cedar Falls and elsewhere throughout Iowa. Hear a bit about Donny's career and the memories he's made over the last 50+ years.…

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#11 - Jerry Nelson 43:37

4 years ago43:37

43:37

Jerry Nelson is the third generation of Nelson Electric, which was founded in 1908 by his grandfather just as electric systems were being installed in homes around Ames for the first time. In this episode we talked with Jerry about the family business, changes in the industry over time, and some of the advice he has for younger generations in the trade.…

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#10 - Larry Den Herder 48:46

4 years ago48:46

48:46

What started out as a part time job with Interstates - then called Johnny's Electric - became a 44-year career for Larry Den Herder, who retired in 2016 as the company's chairman after stepping down as CEO in 2014 to begin the transition into retirement. In this episode of Exit Interview, we talk with Larry about his time at Interstates and his contributions to his community, the industry and the state of Iowa. This interview with Larry also kicks off our venture beyond Story's own retirees into the broader community of leaders in Iowa's A/E/C industry. Is there a retired or retiring leader in Iowa's A/E/C industry you'd like to hear on this podcast? Email mitch.anderson@storycon.com with your ideas.…

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