John Kovolyan is the Regional Sales Manager for the Great Lakes and Southeast Regions of Fortress Railing Products, where he also serves as the Architectural Strategy Lead. As the son of a residential general contractor, John has been immersed in the construction and building materials industry his entire life,...
Podcast Guests by Guest Name
Welcome to our CE Course Podcast, where the mortar meets the metaphysical and blueprints become the canvas for innovation. Each episode, we alphabetically align our guests—titans of trusses, sages of sustainability, and wizards of workflow—under their names, making it a breeze for you to find your favorite visionary. Join our circle of thought leaders for discussions that are as enlightening as a freshly installed skylight. Whether you're a professional looking to build your knowledge or just a curious mind eager to understand how the spaces we inhabit are created, our CE Podcast guests will guide you through of modern construction in course crafted to meet the demands of your busy schedule.
Keith Lolley is the President of Advanced Building Products, Inc., a leading US based manufacturer of entangled net technologies. Keith also serves on the board of directors for Advanced Building Products, along with being past co-chair of the Rainscreen Association in North America (RAiNA) Residential Committee. Keith...
Kevin Burt is the Vice President of Innovation at PrimeSource Building Products, specializing in the Outdoor Living category. A 30-year veteran of the building products industry and a former leader at Fortress Building Products, Kevin oversees R&D, industrial design, and engineering. He is a passionate advocate to...
Mike Beaudry, Founder and Executive Director of North American Deck and Rail Association. He is an industry thought leader and organizer, making certain that all the parties involved in building and design for outdoor living environments have a place to communicate and advance safety, innovation and excellence in the...
Patricia Yulkowski is second-generation President and CEO to the privately held, American-owned and operated Total Door Systems. Yulkowski has created a culture of continuous improvement at Total Door that ensures constant evaluation and innovation around the components included in the door systems, as well as the...
Qianyan Cheng is the Co-Founder and Vice President of Product Development at Unison Hardware, creators of the INOX™ brand of elegant door hardware. Her manufacturing and industrial design expertise come from more than 20 years in the hardware and lock industry in Europe, Asia, and America, with the last decade devoted...
Richard Prince is an experienced engineering professional with a strong background in electrical and mechanical systems, customer service, and product development. Currently serving as Customer Service Manager at FaceKey Corporation since 2004, Richard plays a pivotal role in the design and testing of biometric security...
Rick Snelling is the Vice-President and General Manager of Armortex, a manufacturer specializing in bullet, blast, and forced-entry resistant security products, where he has served since 2002. He holds direct P&L responsibility and overseas sales, marketing, and manufacturing operations, bringing deep expertise in...
Russell’s career in the door hardware industry began in 1988 when he joined Detex Corporation as a repair technician. He soon moved to Product Support and became Supervisor of the Technical Support department. He has extensive experience working directly with locksmiths, spec writers, architects and electricians on...
