
Built In Boots
At The DDS Companies, we don’t just build projects—we build careers. From field workers to office staff, every role contributes to our mission of excellence in the civil engineering and utility construction industry. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your journey, DDS offers the opportunities, support, and culture you need to thrive.
Ready to join a team where your skills and dedication are valued? Visit our Careers Page at www.ddscompanies.com/careers to explore current opportunities and take the first step toward building your future with DDS. Your journey starts here!
Podcasting since 2024 • 14 episodes
Built In Boots
Latest Episodes
EP14 Field Precision - Powering The Natural Gas Workforce of Tomorrow Part 1
In Part One of this powerful two-part conversation, host Mark Payne sits down with the crew from Field Precision—Cruz Gonzalez, Mark Todd Wiggins, and Matt Peterson—to explore what real leadership looks like on the ground in today’s constructio...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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44:33

EP13 Behind The Numbers: How The Finance Team Drives Operational Excellence at DDS
In this episode of the Built In Boots Podcast, we dive deep into the world of finance at DDS with Patrick Climie and Jackson Parker from the Viper Squad—an integral team that connects the dots between operations and financial mana...
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Episode 13
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35:31

EP12 Make Safety Natural: Ryan Burke’s Approach to Building a Culture of Safety, Quality, and Accountability
In this insightful episode of the Built in Boots Podcast, hosts Jordan Potter and Mark Payne sit down with DDS’s Director of Safety, Ryan Burke, for an engaging conversation about building a powerful safety culture within DDS. Ryan shares his u...
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Episode 12
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38:18

EP11 Introducing Our New Co-Host, Meet Training Coordinator Griffin Haley
Join host Jordan Potter and co-host Mark Payne as they welcome the latest member of the Built In Boots podcast lineup, Training Coordinator Griffin Haley. Griffin shares his story of working hands-on in the field to spearheading DDS’s in...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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39:23

EP10 The 8 Commandments of Becoming Masters Of The Underground
In this special post-2025 Leadership Summit episode, host Jordan Potter and co-host Mark Payne sit down with Mike Fallat and Griffin Haley to reflect on three successful leadership sessions, unveil the company’s new mission statement—“Master...
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Episode 10
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