Building The Midsouth: A Conversation With Dwayne Boyd Beneath The Blacktop podcast

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I think you could probably go back and track the stages of grief, probably that is what I went through. But I think if you do it right, you end up at acceptance. And that's where I ended up. And that's not to say that I've fully accepted the idea that the golden toad is extinct. Personally, I do still hold out hope that it could still be out there in those forests." - Trevor Ritland This conversation is with Trevor Ritland, who—along with his twin brother Kyle—authored The Golden Toad . The book chronicles their remarkable journey into Costa Rica’s cloud forest, once home to hundreds of brilliant golden toads that would emerge for just a few weeks each year—until, one day, they vanished without a trace. What began as a search for a lost species soon became something much more profound: a confrontation with ecological grief, a meditation on hope, and a powerful call to protect the natural world while we still can. Links: SpeciesUnite.com Kyle and Trevor: https://kyleandtrevor.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adventureterm/ Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/222249677-the-golden-toad Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Golden-Toad-Ecological-Mystery-Species/dp/163576996…

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Building the Midsouth: A Conversation with Dwayne Boyd

28 days ago 24:09

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In this episode of Beneath the Blacktop, we sit down with Dwayne Boyd, President of the Midsouth Region at CRH Americas Materials, Inc., who brings over 36 years of experience in the paving and construction materials industry. From his early days in Mississippi to leading one of CRH’s most vital regions, Dwayne shares insight into how the industry has evolved — and where it’s headed.

We explore:

What a typical day looks like for a regional president
How inflation and federal infrastructure funding are impacting projects
The biggest changes in the industry since the 1980s
CRH’s approach to leadership transitions and workforce development
How internship programs help shape the next generation of leaders
Emerging trends in materials demand, sustainability, and automation
Dwayne’s vision for the future of the Midsouth region

Whether you're in construction, leadership, or just curious about what’s happening beneath the blacktop, this episode offers a compelling look at the future of infrastructure from someone helping shape it.

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Building the Midsouth: A Conversation with Dwayne Boyd

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published 28 days ago

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We explore:

What a typical day looks like for a regional president
How inflation and federal infrastructure funding are impacting projects
The biggest changes in the industry since the 1980s
CRH’s approach to leadership transitions and workforce development
How internship programs help shape the next generation of leaders
Emerging trends in materials demand, sustainability, and automation
Dwayne’s vision for the future of the Midsouth region

3 episodes

#Business #Podcasting Education #Government #CRH Midsouth Materials Region

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