Episode 16: Workforce Development

Join our host, Jamie Jones, as he sits down with Aggregates teammates Gene and Dave to talk about a big year across the division. From record production and major projects to safety improvements, operational challenges, and new investments, they share a field perspective on what it takes to keep material moving and how our teams are preparing for the opportunities ahead.

Join host Tyler Smith as he sits down with three field representatives who have been part of the Capital team since day one. As we celebrate our 10-year anniversary, they reflect on Capital's growth over the past decade, share memorable experiences from the field, and discuss how our teams continue to create opportunities and win work through collaboration, determination, and diversification.

Tune in as Robbie Freels connects with field representatives from our hauling, asphalt plants, and mechanics teams to talk about what’s driving progress across operations - and how the Taskforce Committee is empowering field voices and shaping smarter decisions across our vertically integrated teams.

Tune in as our host, Kirk Farmer, explores the company's commitment to workforce development. They discuss initiatives Capital Academy, CDL Academy, and the Mentorship Program, all designed to provide hands-on training, career advancement, and educational support .

As we celebrate the continued momentum and strength of Capital, listen in as our host Kirk Farmer, accompanied by guests Tyler Smith, Shannon Dippold, Robbie Freels, and Jamie Jones, express their gratitude through the recent leadership transition and reaffirm what remains unchanged: steady leadership, strong values, and a united vision for the future. Together, the leadership team highlights key moments of growth, the culture that fuels our success, and how each division is already living out our renewed mission statement: Operate with Excellence, Grow Strategically, Invest in Our People, and Drive Innovation.

Tune in to the latest episode of The Capital Podcast, a conversation held in alignment with National Work Zone Awareness Week. Host Eddie Welsh is joined by Casey Castrop (CHG Safety Director), Chad Stone (FHC Safety Director), and Brandon Belt (CPC Project Manager) to discuss what work zone safety means to them—and how Capital prioritizes safety from bidding through execution. Hear how the industry is shifting toward proactive, people-first safety strategies, and how we can all contribute to safer work zones for both crews and the traveling public.

Check out the latest episode of the Capital Podcast, hosted by Eddie Welsh, featuring guests Tyler Smith, Shannon Dippold, Robbie Freels, and Jamie Jones. In this episode, they reflect on the Capital family’s successes in 2024 and share insights into what’s ahead in the coming year!