Engineering Change: Celebrating Philanthropy within ACEC Kansas
ACEC KS members are making a difference in the world with the work they do every day, but they also make amazing contributions outside of their “day job”. Join us as we visit with Mark Williams, Curt Mader, and Jerry Johnson to learn more about the incredible amount that is given back to communities of need, and the impact it makes on the lives of both those who give and those who receive.
From life-changing water purification projects in impoverished communities overseas to personal tales of giving back, this episode shines a spotlight on the extraordinary altruism within the engineering community. Hear powerful stories about the direct impact these projects have on local populations and how the act of giving has profoundly transformed the volunteers themselves. Join us in celebrating the dedication and heart of engineers making a difference around the world.
00:00 Introduction to the QBS Express Podcast
00:57 Inspiration from Justin Wren's Story
02:21 Meet Jerry Johnson: A Lifetime of Engineering
03:58 Curt Mader's Engineering Journey
06:50 Mark Williams: From Baseball to Engineering
09:39 The Impact of Philanthropy in Engineering
10:23 Curt Mader's Path to Philanthropy
13:29 Mark Williams' Volunteer Journey
15:27 Gerry Johnson's Introduction to Agua Viva
18:36 Agua Viva International: Mission and Growth
25:18 Discussing the Impact of Infrastructure Projects
26:00 Heartwarming Stories of Change
27:53 Personal Transformations from Service
32:40 Challenges and Adaptations During COVID-19
36:41 The Giving Culture in the AEC Community
43:30 How to Get Involved and Make a Difference
46:41 Lightning Round: Getting to Know the Guests
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