Podcast Guests by Sponsor Name

Podcast Guests by Sponsor Name

Our episodes are a blueprint for innovation, technology, and trends that are as solid as concrete. Each session is sponsored by a different maestro of materials, and we organize our guests with the precision of a well-drafted floor plan—by Sponsor Name. So, whether you're a seasoned pro with a hard hat or a curious newbie with a blueprint for a brain, join us as we drill deep into groundbreaking ideas, revolutionary concepts, and the latest advancements that are shaping the built environment. Tune in, and let's lay the foundation for a smarter, better designed world together!

Annie Bevan

Sustainability collaborator, facilitator, and visionary. Annie doesn’t just want to talk about sustainable impact, she wants to facilitate action to create large-scale, global change. She enables this market transformation through her role as CEO for mindful MATERIALs Inc.

Over the last decade, Annie has become a...

Sustainable Innovators Series - s1e2: The Framework of the Future: Aligning with the AIA Sustainability Pledge (Friday August 16, 2024)
Yukari Kubo

Yukari Kubo is a licensed architect and Materials Specialist with Brightworks Sustainability in Portland, Oregon. She has more than twelve years of experience in architecture and 20 years working in the construction field. Her work is dedicated towards reducing the carbon and toxicological impacts of the built...

Sustainable Innovators Series - s1e1: Exploring the Union of Architecture and Environmental Impact (Friday August 16, 2024)
Rick Snelling

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...

The Spec Shaman Podcast - s1e2: Designing with Defense in Mind: Security Strategies for the Built Environment (Monday May 12, 2025)
Don Pilz

Don Pilz is a senior manager of product development at CEMCO. He’s invented multiple firestop products distributed in the U.S. and abroad. Pilz ensures that all CEMCO’s firestopping products meet safety standards and stays current with changing regulations. Pilz also assists as a technical consultant with Trim-Tex,...

The Spec Shaman Podcast - s1e2: The Fire Stops Here: Life Safety, Invention and the Profound Impact of Expertise (Friday April 26, 2024)
Casey Ingle

Strategic Innovator, Brand Architect and Creative Instigator. Casey Ingle is a commercial-focused leader determined to change the world and make new happen. After a decade of crafting game-changing strategies for iconic brands ranging from Nike, Carhartt and Cadillac, to Jones Soda and the Olympics, he is now one of the...

The Blueprint for Outdoor Living - s1e6: The Intersection of Materials and Safety in Outdoor Living (Tuesday October 28, 2025)

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