<p>Angie Simon is joined by Rick Blazier, COO of Southland Industries. Angie and Rick talk about Southland&apos;s recent acquisition of the Brandt Companies and its impact on the company. They also take a moment to talk about workforce development and some general trends going on in the industry.</p>

Lets Talk Shop Episode 21: A Conversation With Joseph Sellers, Jr., General President, SMART

SMACNA's first podcast is called Let’s Talk Shop with host Angie Simon, CEO of Western Allied Mechanical and SMACNA President. Angie has been a leader in the Bay Area construction industry for many years. Starting as a young 22 year old project manager in the late 80’s when there were very few women in construction, Angie is now CEO of an $80+ Million Mechanical contracting firm with over 220 people employed. She is a registered Professional Mechanical Engineer and has worked for Western Allied Mechanical (WAM) for 30+ years.  Angie currently serves on SMACNA National’s board as the first ever women national President for SMACNA.