The Zweig Letter podcast: A view from the front line

Dec 22, 2017

In this episode, Randy Wilburn speaks with an up-and-coming project engineer with BIG RED DOG, Shaun Theriot-Smith. Shaun is a veteran who graduated from the University of Houston as student body president. He's declared himself "all in!" when it comes to making a difference for his firm and the design industry. Shaun talked at length about his decision to go back to school to become an engineer after serving in Afghanistan and other parts of the Middle East. Shaun believes there are a lot of opportunities for design firms to hire veterans. One of his goals is to create greater awareness on both sides of the table about the resources available. Shaun also talked about the camaraderie and flexibility that his BIG RED DOG work environment provides. They closed their conversation by talking about Shaun's personal life, including his most recent reads: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman and Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. They also talked about his wife's obsession with all things Star Trek, and about how having three kids under the age of four doesn't allow for a lot of travel time. Additional information: Contact: Shaun Theriot-Smith 1.877.733.3642 shaun.theriot-smith@bigreddog.com Shaun's LinkedIn For more information on The Zweig Letter podcast contact Randy Wilburn: rwilburn@zweiggroup.com Randy's Twitter Sponsor: Subscribe to The Zweig Letter for free! Click here for a free digital subscription to Civil + Structural Engineer Magazine!

About Zweig Group

Zweig Group, a four-time Inc. 500/5000 honoree, is the premiere authority in AEC management consulting, the go-to source for industry research, and the leading provider of customized learning and training. Zweig Group specializes in four core consulting areas: Talent, Performance, Growth, and Transition, including innovative solutions in mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning, financial management, ownership transition, executive search, business development, valuation, and more. Zweig Group exists to help AEC firms succeed in a competitive marketplace. The firm has offices in Dallas and Fayetteville, Arkansas.