Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify / RSS Hosts Vince and Jenna talk with Kate Lyle, Architect and Director of Industrial Cold & Food. Kate Lyle brings over 16 years of architectural design expertise to the Ware Malcomb team. As Director, Industrial Cold & Food, she is responsible for leading the growth of Ware Malcomb’s Industrial Cold & Food Studio across the Americas. Kate is also active in the Controlled Environments Building Association (CEBA). Kate specializes in complex project types including food processing, manufacturing, and cold storage. As a highly sought-after thought leader in the industry, Kate consistently authors and contributes insights to publications and podcasts related…
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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify / RSS On this episode of the Cool Times Podcast, Hosts Vince and Jenna introduce Chris Parmele, National Sales Manager at Fastener Systems Incorporated (FSI). During Chris’ college years, he played college football at Central Michigan. He has a degree in Business and a master’s in athletic administration. After college, he worked at Dow Chemical for almost 20 years. Fastener Systems Incorporated (FSI) is a national company with customers in all 50 states, Canada, and overseas. Since its inception in 1984, its hallmark has been personalized service and quality products at competitive prices. Exceptional service, combined with their personable and knowledgeable…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify / RSS Hosts Vince and Jenna talk with Matthew Ott, President & CEO of the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA). GCCA is a coalition of organizations including the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW), World Food Logistics Organization (WFLO), Controlled Environment Builders Association (CEBA), and International Refrigerated Transportation Association (IRTA). Collectively, these core partners work to ensure that a universally strong cold chain exists globally, maintaining quality, and safety through every link. Prior to joining GCCA, Mr. Ott has held various executive and management positions within the association and non-profit industries with a focus on developing and implementing strategy to ensure…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify / RSS In this week’s episode of the Cool Times Podcast, Host Vince and Jenna interviewed Trent Lesikar, Founder/President of Axis Construction Solutions. This interview features Trent, who has Ten years of experience in business development and operational leadership roles in construction contracting services. Vince, Jenna, and Trent highlight the topics about Trent’s journey and cool moments in the cold storage industry, high-speed doors, lessons from owning a business, and why you should consider buying Greenspan panels for your building. Watch Full Interview: https://youtu.be/VNMaz4Tb5w4 Story Notes: Trent’s BackgroundAxis Construction Solutions Cool Moments in the Cold Storage IndustrySupport Your ProductsIt’s Not Stress; It’s…
In this episode of the Cool Times Podcast, Vince Free and Jenna Free interviewed Wes Ledford, Strategic Account Manager at The Miner Corporation. Wes is dedicated to reducing cost and increasing energy efficiency in high performance door applications. Miner is the nationally recognized leader in emergency repair service for docks, doors, glass and more. Miner eliminates high downtime costs through ‘round the clock’ repair service, cost-saving solutions and planned maintenance support. Miner serves as a single point of contact for service on equipment that includes commercial doors, storefront glass, material-handling equipment, trash compactors, balers, conveyors and truck loading-dock equipment. They keep products moving through the…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify / RSS In this episode of the Cool Times Podcast, Vince Free and Jenna Free interviewed Carl Weiland, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Weiland, Inc. Carl represents Weiland Inc. as the national leader in doors & windows for inspected food facilities, pharmaceutical, cold storage, and cleanroom environments. They strive to make products and offer a level of support to their customers that transcends their competition. Some of Carl’s favorite roles include engaging with and educating customers, recruiting talent, coaching people on his team as needed, closing deals, and executing his marketing plan. Carl shared that he has awesome partners and an amazing team. Watch Full Interview: https://youtu.be/QNy5AtpUXh0…
https://open.spotify.com/episode/38Ee0FFZVwlZ6LS2QYIlqN?si=d5245a720e3849a5 Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify / RSS In this special episode of the Cool Times Podcast, Vince Free, President/CEO at FREEZ Construction and Jenna Free , COO at FREEZ Construction, shared a very cool experience about Vince’s invitation to play for Team USA in the Masters Inline Roller Hockey World Championships in Brunico, Italy. They also mention their interesting and great experiences in different phenomenal places in Italy. Watch Full Interview: https://youtu.be/W_M7RCPW-_E Story Notes: Roller Hockey EventPlaying on Team USAGermany Influence in Northern ItalyDrinking Aperol Spritz at 9am To learn more about the Masters Inline Roller Hockey World Championships, please visit:https://www.mihwa.org/Sponsored by Rytec High-Performance Doors , Versi-Foam Insulation and Jamison Door CompanyVisit: www.cooltimespodcast.com
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify / RSS In this episode of the Cool Times Podcast, Vince Free and Jenna Free interviewed Brian King, Founder & President at A M King. Brian is a 30-year veteran who has managed the design and construction of projects in more than 20 states and in Europe, encompassing in excess of 20 million square feet of new, expanded or renovated building space. Sectors include food processing and distribution, industrial, manufacturing, and commercial properties. A M King is an integrated Design-Build firm based in Charlotte, NC, with offices in Greenville, SC and Chicago, IL. An employee-owned company,…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify / RSS In this episode of the Cool Times Podcast, Vince Free and Jenna Free interviewed Chris Bertalan, Territory Sales Manager at All Weather Insulated Panels. All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) is an innovator in the design, construction and advancement of insulated metal panels and is strategically positioned to meet the growing energy, environmental and economic challenges facing the North American building industry. AWIP provides its customers with a broad line of insulated wall and roof panels and a full range of complementary trims, accessories, and engineering services. Watch Full Interview: https://youtu.be/ii_msN1tzLo Story Notes: Acclimated to…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify / RSS In this episode of the Cool Times Podcast, Vince Free and Jenna Free interviewed Erich Klemm, Project Manager at Burns & McDonnell. Erich has 16 years of experience in the engineer-procure-construct (EPC)/design-build delivery of projects for Food & Beverage, Consumer Products, Manufacturing, and Industrial clients, and he currently serves as a Project Manager for Burns & McDonnell. Erich’s priority is to provide customized services to help clients maximize their return on invested capital. He has substantial experience in consumer products, agricultural and dry material handling, food processing, and cold storage markets. His responsibilities have…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify / RSS In this episode of the Cool Times Podcast, Vince Free and Jenna Free interviewed John Howell, Senior Project Manager at Fisher Construction Group Thermal Division. John has been in the Cold Storage Industry since 2010. He was a Territory Sales Representative at Rite Hite/Arbon Equipment Corporation from 1999 to 2010. He helped develop the FasTrax and Barrier Glider doors, which are still Rite Hite’s flagship high speed door products out in the market. In 2010 John joined Iso-Quip Corporation as a Project Manager eventually becoming Vice President. Under the leadership of Dave Reinhardt they…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify / RSS In this episode of the Cool Times Podcast, Vince Free and Jenna Free interviewed John Hatters, National Sales Manager of Industrial Solutions at Jamison Door Company. John is an experienced National Sales Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the building materials industry. He is skilled in Negotiation, Management, Sales, and Sales Operations. Strong sales and management professional. Jamison Door Company provides entry and exit solutions for a variety of applications and industries. You can expect a high-quality, engineered product that will work immediately and for many years to come. Jamison Door’s reputation…