After spending 12 years with Starbucks, Nathan brought a different perspective on leadership, training, and the importance of building connections with the people around you. He shares some of the lessons that have stuck with him, including why learning should come with a little friction and why consistency matters when you're trying to help people grow. 

Now at A-C, Nathan is putting those ideas to work through initiatives like Starting Projects Right and Session A-C, helping create opportunities for our people to learn, take on new challenges, and continue improving. 

Justin’s career has taken him through the field, several different contractors, and projects ranging from substations and solar to a 1.2 million-square-foot distribution center. Now in preconstruction, he shares why estimating requires you to “build the job in your mind before you put a cost on it” and how those years of hands-on experience still influence the way he works. 

Justin talks about his move to Tennessee, leading his team remotely, and why staying connected from a distance requires a little more intention. 

Trevor is currently helping lead A-C’s LA portfolio, a $23 million group of 14 projects with plenty of moving pieces behind the scenes. He walks through the logistics involved, how early confidence in A-C’s designs helped set the projects up for success, and what the team is learning as they work through them.

Trevor’s path to Senior Project Manager started well before he stepped into the office. Growing up with an electrician for a dad, he was around the trade from an early age and eventually followed him into the industry. He joined A-C as a foreman in 2018 before making the transition from the field into project management.

That experience still shows up in the way Joe thinks about safety. He believes you can do dangerous work safely when there is a plan, and that getting comfortable with risk is often where problems begin. He also talks about extending what the Safety team knows to others, so people can recognize those same risks and know what to look for. Doing something well doesn’t mean there isn’t a way to do it better.

Joe and Daren get into what happens when you test the limits you’ve set for yourself, why it pays to be a sponge around people with more experience, and how quickly plans can change.

In this episode, Brandy shares what it was like coming to A-C through operations before eventually making her way back to accounting. Today, she describes herself as bilingual in “operations language” and “accounting language,” using both sides of her experience to help connect the two. 

The conversation goes beyond numbers, touching on family, nearly three decades with her husband Cliff, and the cats she wishes she could call when she's away from home. 

Justin shares how new challenges have pushed him to take initiative, keep learning, and make the most of the opportunities in front of him. Now, he’s putting those lessons to work by sharing what he knows and helping the next generation of project managers work through challenges themselves.

The conversation covers where A-C is headed, what needs to remain at the center as the company grows, and the mindset behind some of Daren’s biggest decisions. He shares why “Who are you?” is a question worth asking, and what it means to be “humbitious.” From the future of A-C to the role he’d step into for a day, this episode offers a different look at the person usually asking the questions.

Throughout the conversation, Justin reflects on the people who invested in him, the challenges that helped him grow, and the mindset that's guided him through each stage of his career. It's a conversation about perseverance, humility, and recognizing that every step along the way prepares you for what's next. 

Join Daren as he sits down with A-C's Business Development Manager Dave Howlett to explore the people, lessons, and experiences that have influenced the way he approaches his work today, and why every interaction can become an opportunity to make a lasting impact. 

See A-C through their eyes as they share the people, projects, and experiences that shaped their internship. From stepping onto jobsites for the first time to learning how every department contributes to a project's success, they discuss the moments that challenged them, changed their perspective, and gave them a deeper understanding of the construction industry.

Whether you're considering an internship or simply curious about the program, this episode offers an authentic look at what it means to learn, grow, and build a career at A-C.

Get to know one of A-C's newest leaders and hear the perspective she's bringing to the company. Throughout the conversation, Lacy shares why it's never too late to try something new, the importance of staying curious, and how embracing change has influenced her career. She also offers practical advice on prioritizing what matters, speaking up, documenting the details, and finding creative solutions to everyday challenges.

The conversation explores the growth of procurement and systems at A-C, the implementation of Kojo, and the work happening behind the scenes to help teams operate efficiently and keep projects moving forward. Along the way, Kandice shares insight into a side of the business many employees may not see every day and the impact her team has across the organization.

The conversation covers mentorship, workforce development, company culture, and the importance of investing in young professionals entering the industry. Danielle also shares insight into the planning and collaboration that help create meaningful opportunities for interns across the company.

This episode offers a look into the purpose behind the program and A-C’s continued investment in the next generation of the electrical industry.

Mark reflects on the projects, challenges, and experiences that stand out most throughout his career, along with the lessons he’s learned working alongside generations of people at A-C. The conversation also explores how the company has evolved over the years and what it takes to continue building strong leaders in the field. With decades of experience and no shortage of stories, Mark offers a perspective shaped by years of growth, leadership, and commitment to the company.

This conversation highlights the importance of staying connected, getting involved, and understanding the bigger picture of the industry we’re all a part of. 

This episode also kicks off our series on the SoCal move, giving you the inside scoop on the people, planning, and big changes ahead.