RockTalk the Podcast
Welcome to RockTalk, your ultimate destination for all things related to Graniterock People. Delve into a world of captivating narratives and valuable insights as our podcast illuminates the remarkable realm of Graniterock. Join us as we showcase the quality products, monumental projects, and the exceptional team members who collectively define Graniterock as a standout force in the construction industry.
Episodes
74 episodes
The Art of Planning a Milestone Event, Graniterock's 125th Celebration Podcast No.3
Ever wondered how to pull off a monumental celebration like Graniterock's 125-year anniversary? Join us as we invite Paul Cianciarulo, the leadership behind the 15 team member planning event, to share his insights on organizing an unforgettable...
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Season 5
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Episode 79
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11:43
Spotlight on recruiting the next generation of team members at Graniterock
In this episode of RockTalk the Podcast, we dive into the work of Graniterock's Human Resources team with Casey Messersmith and Manny Garcia.The two discuss efforts made to recruit talented individuals who align with the Co...
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Season 5
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Episode 78
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22:14
Plans are shaping up for Graniterock's 125-year anniversary✨
Hosted by Graniterock's accounts payable manager Abbie Gordon, we get the scoop on plans for the Company's 125-year birthday party taking place Feb. 22, 2025. Donita Granado from the materials sales team and HR's Manny Garcia join ...
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Season 5
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Episode 77
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8:59
Behind the scenes of a summer internship at Graniterock
Curious about what it's like to work as a summer intern at Graniterock? Tune into this episode of RockTalk the Podcast! Hosted by Ciera Puente, a marketing intern and business major at San Diego State, she chats with f...
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Season 5
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Episode 76
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16:03
The ABC's of working as a PM/PE at Graniterock
Being the new guy or gal at Graniterock isn’t easy.When it comes to landing a job as a project engineer or project manager in the Construction Group, there is a lot of information and processes to master.Sometimes it would be nice...
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Season 5
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Episode 75
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20:41
Celebrating 125 Years at the Monterey Bay Aquarium: Graniterock's Anniversary Gala
What if you could step into history while celebrating a monumental milestone? Join us as host Abbie Gordon chats with committee members Jeff Williams, Chandra Palacios, and Casey Messersmith about Graniterock's 125th anniversary celebration at ...
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Season 5
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Episode 73
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9:58
Human Resources leaders tackle questions from 2024 Leadership Conference Town Hall
There were several questions we couldn’t get to during the recent 2024 Leadership Conference town hall, so we saved them for the podcast.This episode is hosted by Keith Severson with Vice President and Chief People Officer Bill Miller an...
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Season 5
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Episode 72
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24:40
Wrapping up 2023 on a high note for Safety
In this episode, members of the Graniterock safety team – Vice President Paul Cianciarulo, Daisy Kwan and David Leffel give us a rundown on how the Company performed in 2023 when it comes to keeping team members safe at work. We ta...
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Season 4
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Episode 71
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42:49
The spirit of giving: Graniterock Cares is the team managing philanthropy
One of the ways Graniterock supports philanthropy is through the Graniterock Cares Committee. Graniterock Cares is a dedicated team overseeing the Company's philanthropic endeavors, managing the many donation requests that pour in – an...
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Season 4
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Episode 70
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20:40
Graniterock team member runs 55 miles...in South Africa!
Graniterock's director of geology and sustainability Jon Erskine had the summer adventure most people never dream about, running 55 miles in South Africa!This conversation takes us near Cape Town for the Comrades Marathon with Jon, a de...
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Season 4
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Episode 68
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46:32
Inspiring a Love for Math: The Journey of the Bruce W. Woolpert Algebra Academy
Welcome to the journey of making math fun as we explore the impact of the Bruce W. Woolpert Algebra Academy since it started in 2010. Rose Ann Woolpert, Graniterock's family owner and Academy treasurer, shares the original mission of t...
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Season 4
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Episode 67
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29:27
Pop Quizzes & Mexican Food: Internships at Graniterock with Jacquie Borges and Ryan Becker
Ever wondered what it’s like to be an intern at Graniterock? We've got two of the best to tell you all about it! Meet Jacquie Borges and Ryan Becker, two-time returning interns at Graniterock, who share their personal experiences working in soi...
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Season 4
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Episode 65
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18:14
Farewell to the Rock: Charlie 'Overtime' Corwell's Remarkable 44-Year Journey
July 27, 2023, marks Charlie 'Overtime' Corwell's final day at the Rock, a momentous occasion celebrated by his colleagues and friends.In this heartfelt episode, Charlie and Shanna share a candid conversation, reminiscing about his incre...
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Season 4
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Episode 64
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5:45
Jack of all trades, Doug Tolbert, last day at the Rock!
Doug Tolbert headed to retirement after a 46-year run at Graniterock.His last day was May 12, 2023.The Gilroy resident started his long career in 1977 at the Berryessa asphalt plant, which has been closed for many years.
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Season 4
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Episode 63
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4:19
Graniterock business leaders share their insights about the construction industry for 2023
In this episode, we will be discussing the 2023 construction industry forecast in the Bay Area/Monterey/Santa Cruz market with Graniterock's business leaders. Our host Keith Severson kicks off the conversation by breaking the ice with a chat ab...
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Season 4
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Episode 62
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26:56
Inside Graniterock's HR Department: Recruiting Tips and Stories from the Pros
In this episode, we sit down with Jamie Agnello and Casey Messersmith, two members of the Graniterock Human Resource department, to get an inside look at their recruiting program and to learn some tips for landing a job at Graniterock.Ja...
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Season 4
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Episode 61
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25:01
New phone system is coming to Graniterock, all calls will be on your computer (Teams)!
In this episode, we speak with Galen Keen and James Higgs, the team leads at Graniterock, about their recent implementation of a new phone system utilizing Microsoft Teams cloud-based software. They share the details of how this new syste...
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Season 4
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Episode 60
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16:03
Construction Division laborer, Abraham Tirado, last day at the Rock!
Welcome to Rock Talk Shorts. This podcast offers a quick listen into the stories of Graniterock's people. Get ready to be inspired and entertained!One of Graniterock's lead laborers ready to retireAbraha...
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Season 4
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Episode 59
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2:39
4-day work weeks? Recruiting new team members? Graniterock training?
We catch up with Chief Human Resources Officer Bill Miller on a wide range of team member issues, including questions team members wanted answered at the Feb. 2 Leadership Conference. While we ran out of time at the Leadership Conference to tho...
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Season 4
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Episode 58
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22:38
Two business leaders share their experience and success with sales calls
In this episode, we are excited to share some valuable insights from our 2023 Sales Summit. Joining us today are two of our top business leaders, Jeff Lindsey and Mike McGrath, who will be sharing some tips and tricks for successful customer sa...
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Season 4
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Episode 57
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44:08
Saving for a house? Graniterock team members, here are some strategies
How to save for buying a home!Financial planning town hall Feb. 22 Jacob will cover creative strategies for purchasing a home.First steps to buying a home:· Budgeting tips· Tax benefits...
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Season 4
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Episode 56
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42:08
Building Materials team discusses run of success
All things Building Materials and the team's three-year run of big successes are shared in this episode of RockTalk the Podcast.Mark Treanor, Daniel Garcia and Jeff Lindsay give us an overview of the division, including the number of branch...
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Season 4
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Episode 55
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28:27
Graniterock's IT department keeping Team Members cyber safe at work and home.
Introduction:Welcome to the podcast where we explore the innovative work being done in the tech industry. In today's episode, we're excited to have James Higgs and Ramero Garcia, security leaders in the IT department at Graniterock, join us...
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Season 3
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Episode 54
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24:29
Countdown to Tom Squeri handing the CEO baton to Peter Lemon
Starting Jan. 1, Peter Lemon will take the helm as CEO at Graniterock.Tom Squeri has held the CEO role since 2012, leading the company through some of its best performing years. The two join the podcast again for a great conver...
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Season 3
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Episode 53
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26:35
This Graniterock team determines where we spend our philanthrophy money
Graniterock Cares!On average, the Company receives one request every day - money or resources - from a community group or nonprofit.While we love to support all of the good work happening in our communities, we have to pick and choose w...
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Season 3
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Episode 52
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20:56