Build Me Up Podcast

Heather Hoffman, President of Commercial Drywall, joins this week's episode. In recognition of Construction Inclusion Week, we chat with Heather about her approach to a few of the week’s designated topics: commitment and accountability, belonging, supplier diversity, and workplace culture. Heather details the events that led to… READ MORE

The Landmark by the Rivers project team joins this episode of "Build Me Up" to talk about the completed apartment and retail complex. The building, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2016, provides downtown La Crosse with modern, luxurious living… READ MORE

Kyle Hanson, the recently-named Executive Director of Agate Housing and Services, as well as Michelle Perrin, the nonprofit’s Director of Outreach and Shelter, join this week's episode of "Build Me Up"! They tell us about the organization’s recent merger and name change (Fun fact: The… READ MORE

Gail Shore, founder of Cultural Jambalaya, and this year’s Cultural Jambalaya Diversity Award Winner, Dr. Lee-Ann Stephens, join Build Me Up! Dr. Stephens discusses her racial equity and social justice efforts within the St. Louis Park school district, as well as her students’ passion and… READ MORE

Alex Titterud, Bre Nava, and Josh Carr — a group of KA employees who turned their desire for connection, collaboration, and learning into a companywide initiative — join "Build Me Up". We dive into Kraus-Anderson's Emerging Professionals group and discuss where the idea came from,… READ MORE