On this episode of Tradeswork: The Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association Podcast, we welcome Suzi Latona, Director of Operations at Denver Botanic Gardens whose mission is to connect people with plants, especially plants from the Rocky Mountain region and similar regions around the world, providing delight and enlightenment to everyone. Here are some of the questions you can expect to be answered on this episode:

• How much does the Director of Operations cover at an organization like this?
• We pay a quick tribute to Brian Vogt and discuss his impact on Denver Botanic Gardens.
• The Chatfield location has new projects coming online. What are they and what went into them?
• What are the incredibly varied and unique HVAC and plumbing needs for housing this many different types of plants?
• What goes into an event like Blossoms of Light? And when do they start planning for it?
• What is something people may not know about the Botanic Gardens that they should?

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On this episode of Tradeswork: The Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association Podcast, we welcome Jason Brown, Vice President of Operations for FarmBox Foods which provides the tools and knowledge to sustainably grow locally sourced food year-round in any climate, anywhere in the world. They handle all of the transportation logistics and shipping, and their deployment team will help you get up and running once the farm arrives at your site. Here are some of the questions you can expect to be answered on this episode:

• What was the origin for FarmBox Foods?
• How do you set up a farm inside a shipping container?
• How much food can grow in one of these units and what types of foods are grown?
• Who has been purchasing these types of units and what does it take to get them up and running?
• What are the company's biggest accomplishments so far?
• What are the biggest misconceptions people have about farming and agriculture?

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On this episode of Tradeswork: The Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association Podcast, we welcome our Executive Director Randy Drennen and Lana Marsh, Executive at Olson Plumbing & Heating, a company committed to providing reliable plumbing services across Colorado. With decades of experience, their company prides itself on delivering exceptional service to home and business owners. Whether addressing a leaking pipe or a clogged drain or providing emergency plumbing services, their skilled team ensures prompt service day and night, resolving plumbing issues with professionalism and dedication to customer satisfaction. Here are some of the questions you can expect to be answered on this episode:

• Olson Plumbing & Heating started in 1917. What can we attribute their success and longevity to?
• What does the path to Board Presidency entail? How long is it?
• What does she hope to accomplish in her tenure as President?
• What issues are top of mind as we approach 2026?
• What projects stand out most for Lana in her career?

Check out the original motorcycle of Mr. Olson in the picture below:

And here's the recent re-creation of it:

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