Sudden Switch

About this episode

Ken Charles shares his unexpected journey in the steel industry, leading to nearly five decades of experience and recent recognition from AISC.

Ken Charles' steel industry career started because of an unexpected swerve. But it has turned into nearly five decades at joist and deck companies and recently earned him AISC recognition.

People in this episode

Guest: Ken Charles

Topics covered

• steel industry
• career development
• recognition
• joist and deck
• unexpected career paths

Keywords

• steel industry
• career
• AISC
• joist
• deck
• recognition
• unexpected
• swerve

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: AISC

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