PGA: Breaking the ICE
Season 2 of PGA’s Breaking the ICE podcast is here! We’re taking you behind the scenes of what it takes to build a successful transportation firm and highlighting the people, strategies, and mindsets that drive meaningful impact. Hosted by PGA Co-Founder Gordon Greene, PE, each episode brings together subject matter experts from PGA and beyond to explore career growth, strategic planning, company culture, emerging disciplines, entrepreneurial thinking, and much more.
Episodes
8 episodes
A Tale of Two Business Models: Growth Philosophies and Defining Success
In this episode of PGA’s Breaking the ICE podcast, host Gordon Greene, PE sits down with Megan Lerner, PE of Garrett Engineering Group to discuss how differences in their business models shape the structure of their firms, influence gr...
A Trusted Investment Strategy: Leadership and Community Giving
In this episode of PGA’s Breaking the ICE podcast, host Gordon Greene, PE sits down with Senior Roadway Project Manager Chris Smith to discuss leadership development, the importance of meaningful recognition, and giving-back initiative...
Keep the Dust Off Your Strategic Plan: A Proven Approach for Building and Advancing Strategy
In this episode of PGA’s Breaking the ICE podcast, host Gordon Greene, PE sits down with Mark Isaak, PE, CVA of Isaak Advisory Group to talk about building actionable strategic plans and keeping the momentum going long after the kickof...
From USF Classmates to PGA Principals: Steering an Engineering Career Forward
In this episode of PGA’s Breaking the ICE podcast, host Gordon Greene, PE sits down with Principal and Structures Director Joe Losaria, PE for a conversation on career growth, mentorship, and bold decision-making.Joe shares his jo...
Seller-Doer: Lean Into Your Identity
In this episode of PGA’s Breaking the ICE podcast, host Gordon Greene, PE sits down with Vice President & Tampa Roadway Group Leader Trevor Hawkins, PE to unpack the Seller-Doer model in engineering. They reflect on their early exp...
More Than Just Making It Pretty: The Value of Strong Brand Aesthetics
In this episode of PGA's ‘Breaking the ICE’ video podcast, host Gordon Greene, PE is joined by Marketing Director Katie Batill-Bigler, CPSM and Graphics Manager Ryan Tyrrell. They discuss the journey and evolution of PGA's marketing and brandin...
No Jerks Allowed: Trust and the Philosophy Behind Building PGA
In this episode of PGA's 'Breaking the ICE' video podcast, host Gordon Greene, PE and Principal | Roadway Director Joe Lauk, PE discuss the 'No Jerks' philosophy that shapes the culture at PGA. They explore how to maintain a respectful and coll...
It All Began on the Fourth of July: How Two Engineers Launched a Firm
In the inaugural episode of PGA’s 'Breaking the ICE' video podcast, co-founders Gordon Greene, PE and Hiren Patel, PE recounts the origins and growth of Patel, Greene and Associates (PGA). They explore the firm's beginnings, starting at PBS&...
