Podcasts about ingalls shipbuilding

Bill Berger, Executive Director of Fairbanks Morse Defense, joins us to reveal the transformation of his historic company into a powerhouse supplier for the Navy and Coast Guard. With a foundation laid during his time as a Marine Corps officer, Bill shares his mission-driven approach and the pivotal role adaptability has played in his journey. His story is a testament to the power of people skills in both sales and leadership, emphasizing the need to genuinely understand the needs of your team and customers. Bill's transition from the Marine Corps to sales was sparked by personal circumstances, and he details how an early passion for technology, inspired by his father, has shaped his career in meaningful ways. For those aiming to build a successful sales team, Bill's experiences are an invaluable resource. He recounts lessons learned from the telecom industry's boom and stresses the long-term strategies that are crucial for sustained growth. The conversation navigates the complexities of selling to the Department of Defense, underscoring the importance of patience and a long-term vision. Bill shares insights into effective hiring practices, highlighting how qualities like patience and a methodical approach can sometimes outweigh direct experience, demonstrated by a recent successful hire from a shipyard. Listeners looking to enhance their leadership capabilities will find Bill's insights particularly beneficial. He delves into the importance of empathy, resilience, and the ability to learn from setbacks, using his own experiences as a guide. Bill's transition back to a frontline sales role showcases the power of openness and honest communication with leadership. Additionally, he provides practical advice on optimizing CRM systems, ensuring they become powerful tools for integration and efficiency. This episode is packed with wisdom for aspiring sales leaders eager to refine their skills and drive their teams toward success. Bill serves as the Executive Director, Strategic Accounts for Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD).  In this role, Bill acts as the enterprise primary contact for the Huntington Industries Inc companies. Bill is responsible for all opportunities and activity within Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS), Ingalls Shipbuilding and Mission Technologies for all ten business units of FMD and is the FMD executive team's representative to senior management team at these customers. Bill also manages FMD's Data Analytics/Programs team.  Prior to this position, Bill has been a Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Ward Leonard CT LLC   and Ultra Electronics' TCS and DNE business units.  He has over 29 years of experience in selling technology solutions to the Department of Defense, Telcos and commercial businesses. Bill is a past president of the Marine Machinery Association, as well as being active in the Aircraft Carrier Industrial Base Coalition and Submarine Industrial Base Council. Bill has a MS in Organizational Leadership from Quinnipiac University and a BA in Mathematics from the College of the Holy Cross. Bill is a veteran of the US Marine Corps and served in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm as a Communications Officer with 1st BN, 3rd Marines.  Bill and his wife Meredith reside in Newport News, VA and have two adult children, Gabrielle and Cameron.    Quotes: "In sales and leadership, it's not just about closing deals—it's about understanding and meeting the needs of both your team and your customers." "The transition from the Marine Corps to sales was driven by personal circumstances, but it taught me the power of adaptability and resilience." "When selling to the Department of Defense, patience and a long-term vision are not just virtues; they are necessities." "Effective leadership is rooted in empathy, resilience, and the ability to learn from setbacks."   Links: Bill's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-berger-5458826/ Fairbanks Morse Defense - https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/home   Find this episode and all other Sales Lead Dog episodes at https://empellorcrm.com/salesleaddog/ Tired of your CRM sucking the life out of your team? Visit https://crmshouldntsuck.com to get the book, get your CRM Impact Score, and discover how to rescue your system—and your sanity.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week…a special edition of the pod as Cavas is on the Gulf Coast visiting shipyards. In this episode he talks to Kari Wilkinson, executive vice president of HII and president of Ingalls Shipbuilding about recruiting and retaining a talented workforce, the supply chain as well as the numerous shipbuilding programs currently underway at the Pascagoula yard. Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.

It's safe to say there are two things everyone likes: options and money. So how do you help your kid have both after they graduate from high school? College is expensive and time consuming, and job options are entry level with no upward trajectory. Rob Wise and Ben Weldon are in the talent acquisition department of the Ingalls shipbuilding employment program in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Listen as they share how students can get paid to learn a trade to become skilled in a craft and super employable.*Enterprise transportation rates may varyGuest: Rob Wise & Ben Weldon of Ingalls Shipbuilding https://hii.com/careers/ | 228-935-4777Learn more about Escambia County School District: https://ecsd-fl.schoolloop.com/ Host:  Meredith Hackwith Edwards 

No matter the role, the work of an Ingalls shipbuilder is both complex and inspiring. For 85 years, the world-class shipbuilders at Ingalls Shipbuilding have designed, built and maintained amphibious ships, destroyers, and cutters for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. Welcome to Inside Ingalls, a podcast that dives deep into the stories and perspectives of those who help shape our legacy. In this episode, we sit down with Willie Fairley, director of Construction Services and Ship Completion, to talk about his journey at Ingalls. #IngallsShipbuilding #insideingalls #podcast

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. In conjunction with the Navy League's Sea-Air-Space Global Maritime Exposition we present this special edition of the CavasShips Podcast. Our show coverage of Sea-Air-Space is sponsored by Huntington Ingalls Industries, GE Marine & Helicon Chemical. Today we're speaking with Kari Wilkinson, executive vice president of HII and president of Ingalls Shipbuilding and Dr Wes Naylor, CEO, Helicon Chemical.  Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. SNA Day One…We interview Kari Wilkinson, executive vice president of HII and president of Ingalls Shipbuilding. Our SNA coverage is sponsored by HII and GE Marine. Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.

Welcome to Inside Ingalls! The first episode featuring Ingalls President Kari Wilkinson is available now. This brand-new monthly video podcast will provide an inside look at the people, community and legacy that make Ingalls Shipbuilding what it is. With more than eight decades of history, there are plenty of stories to tell. This series will feature guests each month who will give an inside glimpse at what makes their experience at Ingalls so unique.

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. In conjunction with the Navy League's Sea-Air-Space Global Maritime Exposition we present this special edition of the CavasShips Podcast focusing on a single defense supplier. Our show coverage of Sea-Air-Space is sponsored by Huntington Ingalls Industries. Today we're speaking with Kari Wilkinson, executive vice president of Huntington Ingalls Industries and president of Ingalls Shipbuilding - the shipyard that builds more ships for the US Navy than any other.

Ingalls Shipbuilding’s Hispanic Outreach and Leadership Alliance (HOLA) employee resource group recognizes the significance of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and to our workforce. Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, HOLA hosted guest speaker Dr. Javier Gerardo Gómez Cruz, Spanish and Japanese instructor at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Dr. Gómez Cruz shares his story of learning new cultures and languages with HOLA host Rob Santos. This audio recording was produced by Ingalls Shipbuilding for the Hispanic Outreach Leadership Alliance in October 2020.

Jim McIngvale, Director of Communications & Public Affaiirs at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula stops by for a conversation with Ricky Mathews on Coast Vue.

Michael Zurich is the founder and host of SailorswithCars;  a YouTube channel that he launched to recognize the men and women who serve our country and community and who want to showcase their vehicles. Michael began his Naval career in 1984, at the age of 18, as an Enlisted serviceman progressing rapidly through the enlisted ranks to Chief Petty Officer. He served on many ships including the USS Midway. He earned a Commission in the Limited Duty Officer Program- a program accepting the top less than 1% off all who apply.  He retired from the Navy in 2012, completing his final tour as Chief Engineer on the USS Boxer, after serving for 28 years. Michael’s day job is as the West Coast Manager fro Ingalls Shipbuilding in San Diego, California. Thank you for your service, Michael.

This special episode was recorded live at the 2018 SETA conference in Mobile, Alabama. 

Jim McIngvale of Ingalls Shipbuilding talks about the history of Ingalls and how they build the ships that protect American and help keep Mississippi's economy rolling.

Thanks for listening to Episode 52 of the Welding Tips and Tricks Podcast!  Jody had a chance to go over to Georgia Trade School and met up with Sidni Wafler who is the recruiting director so, we thought it would be fun to have her on to talk about her past as a recruiter for Ingalls Shipbuilding and her new roll at Georgia Trade School.  She really gives some great insight to what companies are looking for and looking at when hiring new employees.  We hope you enjoy listening to what it's like on the other side of the table during an interview.  So if you're new to the trade you'll want to be listening very closely!  Be sure to Download, Pop those Ear Buds in, Hit play, Drop your Hood and Enjoy!    Welding Tips and Tricks Podcast Patreon Page    We also would like to take a moment and thank those who support the show on Patreon. Each Patron helps keep the show going and allows us to publish each and every week. If you would like to support the show, in any dollar amount, head over to www.patreon.com/weldingtipsandtrickspodcast. Everyone there is greatly appreciated. This months top supporters of the show are Philip Kaminski, Scott Silva, Rick Alotto, Jacob Marple, Jacob Elder, Shane Gunnin, Dave Horvath.     NYC CNC Intro to Tig Welding Class    Do you want personal and hands on TIG Weld training from professionals in the industry? Roy Crumrine and Jonathan Lewis have partnered with John Saunders of Saunders Machine Works in Zanesville, OH to offer private welding training for beginners and advanced. To date we have our Intro to TIG Welding Class designed for those who either have absolutely no welding experience to those who are hobbiests that want to up their game. In this two day class we will be going over Welding Safety, TIG welding basics, filler metal selection, tungsten prep and a lot more. What you really are looking forward to is the hands on welding you will receive from Roy and Myself. Our classes are limited to 6 students each which allows the best experience possible. At the end of the two days you WILL be able to lay down a decent weld and be ready to go back to your home shop and build on the knowledge we gave to you.     Find more information at www.learntig.com Find out more about Georgia Trade School at the link bellow     http://www.georgiatradeschool.com/ 770 590 WELD (9353)   Where can you find Us?   You can email Welding Tips and Tricks Podcast directly at WeldingTipsandTricksPodcast@gmail.com.     We would really like to hear your thoughts about this podcast and what would make it better for you, the listener.  Please leave us any questions that you would like to hear about welding, or questions you'd like to know about ourselves and future guests.     Give us a Call   You can also now call and leave us a voicemail!   (915)308-7024     How to reach us individually      Jody Collier           http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/                              Welding Tips and Tricks on Youtube                              @Weldmonger on Instagram                     Jonathan Lewis     http://www.superiorweldandfab.com/                              @Superiorwelding on Instagram                              Superiorwelding on Youtube                          Roy Crumrine        http://www.crummywelding.com/                              @CrummyWelding on Instagram   Interested in weld purging equipment? Head over to superiorweldandfabsupply.com to check out our complete selection of weld purging tools to help you make those perfect welds.   Where can you find a Tig Finger? You can find Tig fingers and other great welding supplies, like stubby gas lens kits, here at this link http://weldmongerstore.com/.  All of which are great tools to have in your job toolbox and also your home shop box.   This Podcast has been brought to you by Weldors for Weldors so that you can listen to Weldors talk about Welding while you're Welding!    New music brought to you by Jody's son Jake!