Hosted by business & life partners, Vince and Jenna Free, The Cool Times Podcast talks all things cool about the cold storage industry. Hear from general contractors to product vendors as they share their cool stories and products, in one of the fastest growing industries today. Learn more at https://www.freezconstruction.com/
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Staying Current with Industry Trends and Technology with Dwight Clark
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In this episode of the Cool Times podcast, Hosts Vince and Jenna Free interviews Dwight Clark, the President and CEO of Jamison Door Companies. They discuss Dwight's background, the history of Jamison, and the various products the company offers, including cold storage doors, high-speed roll-up doors, and specialty doors for performing arts centers…
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Cool Solutions for Hot Problems: Fire Safety in Cold Storage
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In this episode, Hosts Vince and Jenna Free interviews Vince Humphreys,Senior Construction Sales at J.F. Ahern Co. about fire protection in cold storage construction. They discuss the history and background of Ahern, the different types of fire protection systems, and the importance of product classification and flu spacing. They also touch on the …
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In this episode of The Cool Times Podcast, hosts Vince and Jenna Free welcome the team from Weiland Doors, including Carl Weiland, Calvin Mueller, and Christina Sirek, to discuss the company's recent growth and developments. They highlight Weiland Doors' focus on meeting the specific needs of the cold storage industry, emphasizing the introduction …
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Financing the Cold Storage Industry
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Nelson, Principal Investment Portfolio Manager at BGO. Will discusses BGO's focus on cold storage investments globally, highlighting their approach and motivation. He explains the process of partnering with localized development teams and the factors influencing project locations. The conversation delves into assessing viability and returns on inve…
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In this episode of The Cool Times podcast hosted by Vince and Jenna Free, they welcome guest Colin Williams from Williams Company, a project manager in the cold storage industry. Colin discusses his company's journey from its founding in 1920 to its recent resurgence in the cold storage sector. He highlights pivotal projects, including a major reno…
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Celebrating Women in Construction - McKenna Migas
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In this episode of The Cool Times podcast, hosts Vince and Jenna Free sit down with guest McKenna Migas, Project EngineerProject Engineer at Fisher Construction Group to discuss her experiences in the construction industry. McKenna shares insights from her challenging yet exciting job site projects, highlighting the importance of confidence and bol…
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Celebrating Women in Construction - Kathryn MacMillan
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In this episode of Cool Times Podcast, hosted by Vince and Jenna Free, Kathryn MacMillan, Director of Business Development at FCL Builders, joins the conversation to share her experiences and insights as a woman in the construction industry. Kathryn traces her interest in construction back to childhood experiences with architecture and construction…
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Grab a Beer, We’ll Take it From Here
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In this episode of The Cool Times podcast hosted by Vince and Jenna Free, they welcome guests Brandon Reeve, President at Applied Fabricators, Inc., and Andrew Bye, Director of Operations at Applied Fabricators, Inc. They discuss the growth and success of Applied Fabricators over the years. Brandon shares the history of AFAB, which began as a famil…
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Innovating Cold Storage Solutions with Peter Goffredo
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In this episode of the Cool Times Podcast, hosts Vince and Jenna Free welcome Peter Goffredo, VP of Operations at Frazier, for a discussion on the growth of Frazier in the material handling industry, especially in cold storage. They delve into Frazier's product line, covering traditional manual warehouse racking to automated storage and retrieval s…
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In this episode of the Cool Times Podcast hosted by Vince and Jenna Free, the hosts reflect on the highlights and takeaways from 2023. They emphasize the importance of reflection and preparation for success in 2024. The episode features a special guest, Joe Jardine, a licensed marriage and family therapist and performance mindset coach. Joe shares …
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Selectivity vs. Density with Todd Jessup
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Welcome to The Cool Times Podcast, hosted by Vince Free and Jenna Free, where they explore all things cool in the cold storage construction industry. In this episode, they are joined by Todd Jessup, the President of FLEXSPACE and Co-founder of FlexCold. The discussion revolves around innovative cold storage solutions, the challenges faced in the in…
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What is CEBA and Why You Need to be There!
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Welcome to The Cool Times Podcast, hosted by Vince Free and Jenna Free. In this week's episode, the hosts sit down with Brian Lynch, the Executive Director of CEBA (Controlled Environment Building Association) and Executive Vice President in GCCA (Global Cold Chain Alliance). Together, they dive into the world of controlled environment building, di…
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In this episode of The Cool Times podcast, hosts Vince and Jenna Free are joined by a special guest, Cory Singer, the Vice President of Business Development and Pre-Construction at FCL Builders. Cory shares his insights into the cold storage and industrial construction industry, discussing challenges, market trends, and strategies for managing grow…
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If You Build It, They Will Come...
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In this episode of The Cool Times Podcast, hosts Vince and Jenna Free welcome Gary O'Donnell to the show. Gary, a seasoned professional with 26 years of experience in the industry, recently joined the team at Karis Cold, a leading developer specializing in cold storage and spec buildings. As Gary shares his journey and insights, listeners gain a de…
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Exploring Captive Insurance and Risk Management with Carson Miller
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Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Cool Times podcast! This week, hosts Vince and Jenna Free are joined by the industry expert Carson Miller, a true friend of the show and an integral part of the Assured Partners team. Carson's journey into the world of insurance and risk management is not just a career, but a passion that runs in his …
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Get To Know The I.CON Cold Storage Event
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In this exciting episode, hosts Jenna and Vince Free are joined by Christopher Ware, Vice President of Business Development and Strategic Initiatives at NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association. Christopher shares insights about the upcoming I.CON Cold Storage Conference, a unique event tailored to developers, owners, and investors…
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Own the Moment with Jake Stefan at ARCO Design Build
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In this episode of the Cool Times podcast, Vince and Jenna Free, the dynamic duo and business partners, sit down with Jake Stefan, President at ARCO Design Build Companies Inc. As they explore all things cool about cold storage, they dive deep into Jake's journey, experiences, and insights that have shaped his successful career. Jake Stefan's inspi…
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Creating Shadows with Mike Jones
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In this episode of Cool Times podcast, hosts Vince and Jenna Free invite special guest Mike Jones, the President at Primus Design Services, a registered architect and the design component for Primus Builders. Mike Jones tells the listeners about his company and what he does for Primus and the industry. He also talks about the synergy of being a tru…
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Sponsorship Spotlight | Spray it Don’t Pay it with Versi-Foam
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In this episode of the Cool Times podcast, hosted by Vince and Jenna Free, with special guest Peter Bartell, the co-hosts start with the sponsorship spotlight segment, thanking the sponsor Versi - Foam for their support. They then move on to talking about the origins of the podcast and the CEBA executive board meeting, where the attendees strategiz…
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A Cool Connection & New Program Launch with Solidus
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On this week's episode, Vince and Jenna Free are joined by guests Doug Bowen, Business Development Manager at Solidus and Jeff Hall, Founder/CEO of Paragon Construction Consulting & Solidus to discuss their experiences in the cold storage and construction industry. Doug and Jeff explain how they got started in the cold storage industry, their first…
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Sponsorship Spotlight | Rytec High-Performance Doors
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Welcome to the Cool Times podcast with your Hosts Vince and Jenna Free! In this episode we are introducing our new series, Sponsorship Spotlight. Our first spotlight is on Chase Deaton, the Director of Sales for Rytec High-Performance Doors. Chase is a legend in the industry and has been supporting Rytec for 20 years. He talks about his competitive…
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Women in Construction With Maggie Christiansen
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Hosts Vince and Jenna talk with Maggie Christiansen, Regional Sales Manager at Kingspan Insulated Panels. Maggie has been in the industry for almost 20 years and has a wealth of knowledge to share. Maggie shared her story of how she got into the industry, starting with her dad’s independent manufacturer's rep business. Maggie worked for her dad…
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Building on Experience With Epstein Global
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Hosts Vince and Jenna talk with Jon May, Associate Vice President, Business Development for Industrial Services at Epstein Architecture, Engineering and Construction.Jon joined Epstein in 2017, bringing with him five years of engineering and management experience for clients in the manufacturing and food processing industries. As part of the Busine…
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Hosts Vince and Jenna talk with Sam Tippmann, President and CEO of Tippmann Innovation. Sam provides the expertise of all facets of the company from initial customer contact to planning, design and implementation of refrigerated facilities, with over 3,000,000 square feet of refrigerated facility construction experience. Sam has been involved in th…
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Built by the Best With Scott Griffin
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Hosts Vince and Jenna talk with Scott Griffin, President and Chief Executive Officer at Griffco Design/Build, Inc. As President and Chief Executive Officer, Scott’s role is to provide overall direction and ensure Griffco remains aligned with the client’s goals and objectives. Since he founded Griffco in 2007, the company has grown to more than 60 e…
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Going All-in With Ryan Companies
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Hosts, Vince and Jenna talk with Todd Schell, Executive Vice President, Industrial Sector at Ryan Companies US, Inc. Todd brings more than three decades of experience to his role at Ryan as Executive Vice President of the Industrial market, with an extensive preconstruction and construction background. He leads a team of specialists dedicated to th…
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Building the Best in Cold With Dave Arnett
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Hosts, Vince and Jenna talk with Dave Arnett, Project Engineer at United States Cold Storage, Inc. They talk about great experiences in the cold storage industry and Dave’s journey to becoming a Project Engineer at United States Cold Storage. USC's century of cold storage excellence in America is backboned by 42 world-class facilities across 13 sta…
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Getting to Know Architect Kate Lyle and Ware Malcomb
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Hosts Vince and Jenna talk with Kate Lyle, Architect and Director of Industrial Cold & Food. Kate Lyle brings over 16 years of architectural design expertise to the Ware Malcomb team. As Director, Industrial Cold & Food, she is responsible leading the growth of Ware Malcomb’s Industrial Cold & Food Studio across the Americas. Kate is also active in…
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Expansion, Cold Storage Industry & Football
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On this episode of the Cool Times Podcast, Hosts Vince and Jenna introduce Chris Parmele, National Sales Manager at Fastener Systems Incorporated (FSI). During Chris' college years, he played college football at Central Michigan. He has a degree in Business and a master's in athletic administration. After college, he worked at Dow Chemical for almo…
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Hosts Vince and Jenna talk with Matthew Ott, President & CEO of the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA). GCCA is a coalition of organizations including the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW), World Food Logistics Organization (WFLO), Controlled Environment Builders Association (CEBA), and International Refrigerated Transporta…
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Why Panels are More Fun to Sell than the Others
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In this week's episode of the Cool Times Podcast, Host Vince and Jenna interviewed Trent Lesikar, Founder/President of Axis Construction Solutions. This interview features Trent, who has Ten years of experience in business development and operational leadership roles in construction contracting services. Vince, Jenna, and Trent highlight the topics…
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Wes Ledford on Lead Times and the Status of Cold Storage Industry
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In this episode of the Cool Times Podcast, Vince Free and Jenna Free interviewed Wes Ledford, Strategic Account Manager at The Miner Corporation. Wes is dedicated to reducing cost and increasing energy efficiency in high performance door applications. Miner is the nationally recognized leader in emergency repair service for docks, doors, glass and …
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In this episode of the Cool Times Podcast, Vince Free and Jenna Free interviewed Carl Weiland, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Weiland, Inc. Carl represents Weiland Inc. as the national leader in doors & windows for inspected food facilities, pharmaceutical, cold storage, and cleanroom environments. They strive to make products and offer a lev…
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In this special episode of the Cool Times Podcast, Vince Free, President/CEO at FREEZ Construction and Jenna Free , COO at FREEZ Construction, shared a very cool experience about Vince's invitation to play for Team USA in the Masters Inline Roller Hockey World Championships in Brunico, Italy. They also mention their interesting and great experience…
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Turning Handshakes Into Hugs
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In this episode of the Cool Times Podcast, Vince Free and Jenna Free interviewed Brian King, Founder & President at A M King. Brian is a 30-year veteran who has managed the design and construction of projects in more than 20 states and in Europe, encompassing in excess of 20 million square feet of new, expanded or renovated building space. Sectors …
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In this episode of the Cool Times Podcast, Vince Free and Jenna Free interviewed Chris Bertalan, Territory Sales Manager at All Weather Insulated Panels. All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) is an innovator in the design, construction and advancement of insulated metal panels and is strategically positioned to meet the growing energy, environmental …
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All Things Engineering, Construction & Hockey
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In this episode of the Cool Times Podcast, Vince Free and Jenna Free interviewed Erich Klemm, Project Manager at Burns & McDonnell. Erich has 16 years of experience in the engineer-procure-construct (EPC)/design-build delivery of projects for Food & Beverage, Consumer Products, Manufacturing, and Industrial clients, and he currently serves as a Pro…
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John Howell on Design and Innovation of High-Speed Doors
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In this episode of the Cool Times Podcast, Vince Free and Jenna Free interviewed John Howell, Senior Project Manager at Fisher Construction Group Thermal Division. John has been in the Cold Storage Industry since 2010. He was a Territory Sales Representative at Rite Hite/Arbon Equipment Corporation from 1999 to 2010. He helped develop the FasTrax a…
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Cold Storage, High Speed Doors & Sales 101
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In this episode of the Cool Times Podcast, Vince Free and Jenna Free interviewed John Hatters, National Sales Manager of Industrial Solutions at Jamison Door Company. John is an experienced National Sales Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the building materials industry. He is skilled in Negotiation, Management, Sales, and Sales Ope…
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Steven Hansen Jr. on the Contribution of Cold Storage Products to Society
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In this episode of the Cool Times Podcast, Vince Free and Jenna Free interviewed Steven Hansen Jr. , Project Manager/Estimator at Hansen Cold Storage Construction. Steven is an Experienced Project Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the construction industry. Skilled in Construction Engineering, Fresh Produce, Meat Processing, Coolers…
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Celebrating Women in Construction Week
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In this episode of the Cool Times Podcast, Vince Free and Jenna Free interviewed Jess Malone, Program Manager, Food & Beverage at Alston Construction. Jess joined Alston in February of 2018 and has been instrumental in cultivating Food & Beverage relationships. Jess will continue to develop relationships, while coordinating preconstruction, process…
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Robert Brodsky on What has Changed in the Cold Storage Industry
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In this episode of the Cool Times Podcast, Vince Free and Jenna Free interviewed Robert Brodsky, Divisional Vice President at Stellar. Robert has extensive experience in construction and management with a focus on the low temperature and food processing sectors. Robert has also worked in the industrial roofing industry. He has held positions as Fie…
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Bill Moultrie on the Growth of Cold Industry Space and His Journey on becoming part of Stream Realty Partners
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In this episode of the Cool Times Podcast, Vince Free and Jenna Free interviewed Bill Moultrie, Vice President National Program Management - Cold Storage Lead. Bill shares his fantastic journey in becoming part of Stream Realty Partners; prior to joining Stream, Bill was a Project Executive for Choate Construction Company. As a 30-year commercial r…
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Faith, Family, & High Speed Doors
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In this episode of the Cool Times Podcast, Vince Free and Jenna Free interviewed Chase Deaton, Director of sales at Rytec Corporation. Chase shares his phenomenal stories in the Cold Storage Industry and how the High-speed door works with its benefits. He also advises on how you should treat your clients, and He said, "treat your clients like how y…
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Tim Sandberg Discusses his misconceptions about the Cold Storage
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In this episode of the Cool Times Podcast, Vince and Jenna Free interviewed Tim Sandberg, Senior Project Manager at Gray Construction. Tim shares his incredible experience of becoming part of Gray construction, from working in commercial interiors to becoming part of the cold storage industry. He also shares his cool story in Gray construction and …
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Yannik Soll Talks About Open Concepts, from Real Estate to Cold Storage Industry
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In this episode, Vince and Jenna Free interviewed Yannik Soll, Founder at Open Concepts .Yannik highlights his amazing journey in becoming part of the cold storage industry. He also discussed what a real relationship-based business is like and walked us through to some cool products of the Open Concepts. Story Notes: Yannik Soll Story Getting the N…
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Bret Wedding Talks about the Fricks Concrete and its Success
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In this episode, Vince and Jenna Free interviewed Bret Wedding, Executive Vice President of Fricks Company. They talk about how the Fricks company became successful. Bret also discusses people's misconceptions regarding the company. Story Notes: Bret Wedding Story Cool moment in the Fricks Company What is Fricks Concrete all about Why Fricks Compan…
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Guest Marko Dzeletovich from ColdBox
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In this episode, Vince and Jenna Free, The Cool Times Podcast talks all things cool about the cold storage industry. Hear from general contractors to product vendors as they share their cool stories and products, in one of the fastest growing industries today. Story Notes: Marko Dzeletovich Story Cold Storage Conference Session Coldbox Cool Moment …
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Controlled Environment Construction Industry
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In this episode, Vince and Jenna Free, The Cool Times Podcast talks all things cool about the cold storage industry. Hear from general contractors to product vendors as they share their cool stories and products, in one of the fastest growing industries today. Story Notes: Vince and Jennifer Personal Background Cold Storage Industry Moment to Stay …
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