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GBA Podcast

Geoprofessional Business Association

Welcome to the GBA Podcast, where we present information and expertise from geoprofessionals around the globe to provide you with wisdom and insight to help in your pursuit of knowledge. GBA was founded over 50 years ago to serve geotechnical, environmental, and other geoprofessionals by giving them proven tools to achieve business success by confronting risk and optimizing performance.

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14:09

#82 - Case History - Practice, In Small Claims Court,...

GBA Podcast ·

2025/11/11

GBA Case History Series – Case History #82 - Practice, In Small Claims Court, Makes Perfect? Think About ItSummary A GBA member firm conducted a Phase I and Phase II study for the developer AND later did work directly for a former tenant of the same site. After things got even more complicated, the member firm decided to try small claims court for a resolution (where they had already been for at least 60 different projects). This practice did NOT make perfect. Our Hosts: Elizabeth Brown, PE

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44:28

GeoHeroes - Ryan White

GBA Podcast ·

2025/11/05

GeoHeroes - Ryan WhiteAbout This Episode In this episode Guy Marcozzi (https://www.linkedin.com/in/guy-marcozzi-b12744a/) interviews Ryan White (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryankwhite/), PE, GE, F.ASCE, principal geotechnical engineer at Apex (https://apexcos.com), chair of the GBA Multimedia Delivery Committee, and GeoHeroes podcast producer, from accidentally discovering geotechnical engineering through misunderstandings about what different engineers actually do, to losing his job in the 2008

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9:10

First Word - November 2025

GBA Podcast ·

2025/11/01

SummaryOn the first of each month, GBA Executive Director Joel Carson provides an inside look at the latest GBA member resources, events, and news. These short and information-packed videos will make you and your firm smarter, stronger, and more successful! Links to resources referenced in this video: 2026 Annual Conference Info and Registration (https://members.geoprofessional.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1940325) Woodward L. Vogt Project Excellence Award

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57:17

GeoHeroes - Guy Marcozzi

GBA Podcast ·

2025/10/22

GeoHeroes - Guy MarcozziAbout This Episode In this episode Ryan White (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryankwhite/), PE, GE, F.ASCE, turns the tables in this interview of GeoHeroes host Guy Marcozzi (https://www.linkedin.com/in/guy-marcozzi-b12744a/), PE, D.GE, LEED AP BD+C, former GBA president, who shares his journey from suburban Delaware kid to geotechnical engineering CEO. Guy reveals the surprising truth behind most successful careers: there was no grand plan. From collecting payments on his

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43:53

GeoHeroes - Joel Carson

GBA Podcast ·

2025/10/08

GeoHeroes - Joel CarsonAbout This Episode In this episode Guy Marcozzi (https://www.linkedin.com/in/guy-marcozzi-b12744a/) interviews Joel Carson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelcarson/), Executive Director of the Geoprofessional Business Association (GBA) (https://www.geoprofessional.org/) about his inspiring journey from driller's helper to industry leader. Joel shares how childhood relocations with his Bechtel engineer father—including walking through BART tunnels under construction—shaped his

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7:58

First Word - October 2025

GBA Podcast ·

2025/10/01

SummaryOn the first of each month, GBA Executive Director Joel Carson provides an inside look at the latest GBA member resources, events, and news. These short and information-packed videos will make you and your firm smarter, stronger, and more successful! Links to resources referenced in this video: New Business Brief: Using AI & Automation to Solve Geoprofessional Workforce Challenges (Crystal Ball Workshop) (https://members.geoprofessional.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=26371221) New Business

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47:55

GeoHeroes - Steve Wendland

GBA Podcast ·

2025/09/24

GeoHeroes - Steve WendlandAbout This Episode In this episode Guy Marcozzi (https://www.linkedin.com/in/guy-marcozzi-b12744a/) interviews Steve Wendland (https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-wendland-b6a9722a/), PE, PG, BC.GE of Bedrock GeoConsult (https://www.bedrockgeoconsult.com/) about his journey from dirt-eating toddler to geotechnical expert perfectly embodies the phrase "you are what you eat." Raised in a blue-collar Kansas City family, Steve transformed childhood fascination with soil into a

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39:30

GeoHeroes - Dan Schaefer

GBA Podcast ·

2025/09/10

GeoHeroes - Dan SchaeferAbout This Episode In this episode Guy Marcozzi (https://www.linkedin.com/in/guy-marcozzi-b12744a/) interviews Dan Schaefer (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-schaefer-b479044/), PE, Vice President of Operations at Froehling & Robertson, Inc. (https://www.fandr.com/) who shares his remarkable 35-year journey that started as a construction-obsessed kid reading "Mike Mulligan and The Steam Shovel." Schaefer discusses how early mentorship shaped his career, his evolution from a

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33:14

#110 - Case History - Suscpiciously Variable Test...

GBA Podcast ·

2025/09/02

GBA Case History Series – Case History #110 - Suscpiciously variable test results? Take a closer look... the sooner the better Summary The public-school district (the “District”) retained the Member Firm to perform geotechnical-engineering studies for several buildings at two sites. The Member Firm’s geotechnical reports both contained identical recommendations for “select” fill to be used in constructing the building pads for the schools. The District retained different design teams for the two

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8:27

First Word - September 2025

GBA Podcast ·

2025/09/01

Summary On the first of each month, GBA Executive Director Joel Carson provides an inside look at the latest GBA member resources, events, and news. These short and information-packed videos will make you and your firm smarter, stronger, and more successful! Links to resources referenced in this video: Bridging the Skillset Gaps of Entry Level Geoprofessionals (https://www.geoprofessional.org/news/are-your-new-hires-really-ready/) The Power of Words: Inclusive Language in the Geoprofessions

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36:54

GeoHeroes - Rich Johnson

GBA Podcast ·

2025/08/27

GeoHeroes - Rich JohnsonAbout This Episode In this episode Guy Marcozzi (https://www.linkedin.com/in/guy-marcozzi-b12744a/) interviews Rich Johnson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-johnson-pg-ceg-a229704/), PG, CEG, CHG, former CEO of BSK Associates (https://www.bskassociates.com/) about his unconventional journey from competitive swimmer to geoprofessional leader. Johnson discusses his accidental discovery of geology, rise through the ranks by embracing every challenge, and transformation of a

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22:47

#107 - Case History - Engage Human Resources...

GBA Podcast ·

2025/08/20

GBA Case History Series – Case History #107 - Engage Human Resources Professionals Early On!Summary An employee who suffers from anxiety and panic disorder performs poorly and misses several days of work. Despite receiving compassion and getting several counseling sessions from the supervisor, the firm terminates her employment. In return, she sues them with alleged violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Our Hosts: Elizabeth Brown, PE

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42:44

GeoHeroes - Matt Moler

GBA Podcast ·

2025/08/13

GeoHeroes - Matt MolerAbout This Episode In this episode Guy Marcozzi (https://www.linkedin.com/in/guy-marcozzi-b12744a/) interviews Matt Moler (https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-moler-p-e-9965875/), PE, Vice President and a Region Director for S&ME (https://www.smeinc.com/) and former GBA president. Matt shares his unexpected journey from golf course superintendent aspirations to geotechnical leadership, revealing how early construction work with his father shaped his approach to efficiency and

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8:00

First Word - August 2025

GBA Podcast ·

2025/08/01

Summary On the first of each month, GBA Executive Director Joel Carson provides an inside look at the latest GBA member resources, events, and news. These short and information-packed videos will make you and your firm smarter, stronger, and more successful! Links to resources referenced in this video: Best Practices for Crane Pad and Working Platform Design and Inspection (https://members.geoprofessional.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=25959348) Knowledge Sharing Webinar Series (July) with ConeTec

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38:03

GeoHeroes - Ken Johnston

GBA Podcast ·

2025/07/28

GeoHeroes - Ken Johnston About This Episode In this episode Guy Marcozzi (https://www.linkedin.com/in/guy-marcozzi-b12744a/) interviews Ken Johnston (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-johnston-f-gba-b1117b1b/), F.GBA, retired CAO of GZA (https://www.gza.com/) and former GBA president, who shares his remarkable journey from shoeshine boy to industry leader. Despite his success, Ken humbly calls himself "just a lucky guy who had the opportunity." In this candid conversation, he reveals how outworking

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44:46

GeoHeroes - Tom and Grace Blackburn

GBA Podcast ·

2025/07/16

GeoHeroes - Tom and Grace BlackburnAbout This Episode In this episode Guy Marcozzi (https://www.linkedin.com/in/guy-marcozzi-b12744a/) interviews Tom Blackburn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-blackburn-48a0418/), PE, GE, F.GBA, F.ASCE, F.ACEC and Grace Blackburn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-blackburn-91724512/) founders of Blackburn Consulting) (https://blackburnconsulting.com/). Their remarkable journey began when they met volunteering at Special Olympics in Dallas, leading to a 26-year

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42:14

GeoHeroes - Leo Titus

GBA Podcast ·

2025/07/02

GeoHeroes - Leo TitusAbout This Episode In this episode Guy Marcozzi (https://www.linkedin.com/in/guy-marcozzi-b12744a/) interviews Leo J. Titus, Jr. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leotitusjrpe/), PE, F.GBA, COO of Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) (https://www.ecslimited.com/), about resilience, leadership, and giving back to the geotechnical community. Leo shares his remarkable journey from a teenager working at a racetrack to leading a 2,800-person engineering firm, while navigating profound

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6:05

First Word - July 2025

GBA Podcast ·

2025/07/01

Summary On the first of each month, GBA Executive Director Joel Carson provides an inside look at the latest GBA member resources, events, and news. These short and information-packed videos will make you and your firm smarter, stronger, and more successful! Links to resources referenced in this video: Safety Resource Roundup (https://www.geoprofessional.org/news/gba-safety-resource-roundup/) Crystal Ball Workshop

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34:42

GeoHeroes - Jesse Kropelnicki

GBA Podcast ·

2025/06/18

GeoHeroes - Jesse KropelnickiAbout This Episode In this episode Guy Marcozzi (https://www.linkedin.com/in/guy-marcozzi-b12744a/) interviews Jesse Kropelnicki (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kropelnicki/), PE, about his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to leading a 1,900-person engineering firm. After starting in civil engineering, he built a successful triathlon coaching business, working with 30+ professional IRONMAN champions before returning to engineering in 2018. Under his leadership,

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16:43

A Look Into the Crystal Ball Workshop

GBA Podcast ·

2025/06/09

A Look Into the Crystal Ball WorkshopThe geoprofessional industry is at a crossroads. With a shrinking workforce, increasing retirements, and fewer students entering geoscience and engineering fields, firms are struggling to meet rising service demands. At the same time, automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming industries worldwide, presenting a generational opportunity for geoprofessionals to increase efficiency, productivity, and service quality. To address this critical

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