BYU-Idaho DCMS Podcast Series

Special Guest:Jeff Stuart brings more than 30 years ofexperience to the insulation and building performance industry. He’s worked as a sales representative and as an owner/partner of two insulation companies, giving him a well‑rounded understanding of both the technical and business sides of the field.Between owning his companies, Jeff spent threeyears in pharmaceutical sales with two Fortune 500 organizations, sharpening his communication and customer‑service skills. Jeff holds a B.A. in Business Administrationfrom Baldwin Wallace University and maintains several respected industry certifications, including:Level III Thermography CertificationENERGY STAR RaterBPI Building AnalystBPI Envelope ProfessionalOwens Corning CEE Board Member

Scott Cameron of McCarthy Building Companies shares his journey as a Project Engineer. In this episode, we discuss his path from studying architecture to building a career in construction, the challenges he encountered along the way, and the importance of fostering strong relationships. It’s a meaningful conversation filled with practical insights and valuable advice for anyone considering a career in the construction industry.

Tod Wadsworth is the Executive Vice President of Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction Company (RLW), a Draper, Utah–based heavy civil contractor known for bridges, highways, and large transportation projects across the Intermountain West. As part of the Wadsworth family’s second-generation leadership, he helps guide RLW’s strategic direction, oversees complex infrastructure projects, and ensures quality, budget, and schedule performance. Tod is recognized for maintaining the company’s reputation for tackling challenging, innovative projects and for collaborating closely with clients, designers, and project teams to deliver high-quality results.

Rachel Robinson is a VDC project manager who has been with Turner for seven years in Seattle. She shares her journey and lessons from architecture school to transitioning into the construction industry. Rachel discusses the various positions she has had the opportunity to work in and the impact of VDC in construction. She also offers advice for upcoming students looking to enter the field of VDC.

Robby is the HR and safety guy at Stout. He shares his experiences and unique path to construction. He also gives good advice on attributes and characteristics people should have.

David was raised all over the country to a mechanical engineer dad. He love architecture since he was little. Some of his career choices were influenced by friends but he found the light eventually and embarked on his journey to be an architect. In this episode David shares some useful advice to people especially starting their college career.

Hyrum Pitt is the Director of Marketing and Business Development at Headwaters Construction, located in Rexburg, ID. Hyrum received a bachelor's degree in construction management from Brigham Young University. He started his career working in the field. Listen to find out how he worked his way into the Business Development sector.