For the final time in 2022, it is, once again, time to move the needle. Dr Ed Garbin has been a designer, a contractor, a manager, and best of all for us, now the founder and principal engineer of Garbin Geostructural Group. Dr. Ed joined us to talk about his path to starting his own business including the highs and lows, the worries but also numerous rewards that come with getting out and doing your own thing.
Sponsored by Dan Brown and Associates
Music by XTaKeRuX
In this series (primarily intended for young professionals and undergraduate students), Morgan NeSmith will be discussing with various professionals about mentoring and being mentored. Each episode will follow a standard format with the purpose of providing general advice on career development and being mentored from a range of perspectives. Sponsored by Dan Brown and Associates
Morgan NeSmith is a director of engineering at Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc., and has both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in civil engineering from Georgia Tech and over 20 years of experience in geotechnical contracting and consulting. NeSmith has authored and co-authored numerous papers on deep foundations and ground improvement systems. He also regularly speaks to companies, universities, and professional organizations on these topics on behalf of Berkel as well as DFI, of which he is the immediate past chair of the ACIP and DD Pile Committee. NeSmith currently serves on the DFI Board of Trustees as the liaison to the ACIP and DD Pile Committee and is a Diplomate of the Academy of Geo-Professionals.