Up in the Air with CZ
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a leader in the A/E/C (Architecture/Engineering/Construction) industry? Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, Up in the Air is your front-row seat to all things A/E/C, business, and more. Hosted by Danny Zimmermann, PE, Executive Principal and CFO of Cleary Zimmermann Engineers, Up in the Air dives into open conversations between industry leaders. From first-hand stories to hot takes to career advice, Up in the Air is your listening destination. Learn more at https://clearyzimmermann.com/.
Up in the Air with CZ
Latest Episodes
Episode 5: 20 Years of CZ with Cofounder Wade Cleary, PE, LEED AP, CxA
Welcome to Up in the Air with CZ! 2026 marks a milestone for Cleary Zimmermann Engineers as it celebrates its twentieth anniversary. In this episode, Danny Zimmermann, PE, interviews Wade Cleary, PE, LEED AP, CxA, CEO, Managing Principal, and C...
Episode 4: Cyber Risks in A/E/C with Lee Carsten
Welcome to Up in the Air with CZ! As AI advances, so do cybersecurity threats, now posing significant business risks. In this episode, Danny talks with Lee Carsten, Founder & CEO of Whitecap Risk Advisors, about emerging cyber threats facin...
Episode 3: From Blueprints to Briefcases with Steven Marrone
Welcome to Up in the Air with CZ! Danny Zimmermann, PE, is joined by Steven Marrone of Benjamin, Vana, Martinez & Cano, LLP, to discuss his history as an architect-turned-attorney, errors & omissions, the role of insurance in the design...
Episode 2: The Godfather of BD with Maggie Seay, CPSM & Anthony Medina
Welcome to Up in the Air with CZ! Danny Zimmermann, PE, is joined by Maggie Seay, CPSM of Emerald Fox Marketing & Consulting, and Anthony Medina of Cleary Zimmermann Engineers to discuss business development in an industry that thrives on r...
Episode 1: Pilot with Joyce Watson, CPSM
Welcome to Up in the Air with CZ! Danny Zimmermann, PE, is joined by Joyce Watson, CPSM, as the two discuss the origins of the podcast, local development, Joyce's journey to Texas, and what it takes to build a successful Marketing department. L...