
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!
Episodes
11 episodes
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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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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1:07:32

EP09 Road Show Series: Mastering the Art of Underground Telecom
Don’t miss this final chapter of the “Road Show Series” as we drop in on the Telecom Crew and meet Foreman Frank Gennuso and Drill Operator Joe Francz. They break down the art of directional drilling, share insider stories about fiber optics an...
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Episode 9
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32:57

EP08 Road Show Series: Carter’s Rapid Rise | How Mentorship Fueled His Career in Utilities
On-Site in Canandaigua, NYHosts Jordan Potter and Mark Payne visit a live DDS Utilities job site, where an eight-inch gas main is being installed via horizontal directional drilling to reinforce the region’s service capacity.<...
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Episode 8
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EP07 Road Show Series: Andy Gana’s 37-Year Legacy & Charlotte Reeves’ Rise in Gas Construction
Built To Last – The Journey of Andy Gana & Charlotte ReevesSummary:In this episode of Built In Boots, hosts Jordan Potter and Mark Payne sit down with Andy Gana, a seasoned gas foreman with over <...
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Episode 7
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EP06 Road Show Series: Next-Gen Leadership in Gas Distribution with Dylan Bird & Matt Brown
Episode #6: On the Jobsite with Dylan Bird and Matt BrownGet an inside look into the next generation of leaders shaking up the utilities industry. Recorded on Dylan Bird’s active jobsite, this episode of the Built In Boots Podcast...
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Episode 6
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36:03

EP05 Road Show Series: From Farm Life & Military Duty to Modernizing Natural Gas Mains
Ever wonder how ex–military farm kids end up modernizing America’s infrastructure?Meet John & Tom from our Gas Distribution team—two guys who turned wrenches, wrangled Angus cattle, and now dig deep (literally!) to replace century-old l...
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Episode 5
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32:12

EP04 Road Show Series: Behind the Scenes with DDS Albany’s Gas Distribution Crew
Episode 4 Summary (Built In Boots Podcast)Hosts and GuestsJordan Potter (Host) and Mark Payne (Co-Host) introduce themselves from DDS Companies.Special guests:Dave Raber – Regional Manag...
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Episode 4
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32:46

EP03 The Power of Leadership Development in the Utility Construction Industry with DDS President Mike Fallat
The third episode of the Built in Boots podcast features a conversation among host Jordan Potter, co-host Mark Payne, and guest Mike Fallat, the president of the DDS Companies, as they reflect on the company’s inaugural Leadership Summit...
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Episode 3
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47:27

EP02 From Laborer to Director: Jeremy Wyatt’s Rise at Miller Pipeline in the Utility Construction Industry
Episode Summary:Featured Guest: Jeremy Wyatt, Director of Quality & Training at Miller PipelineMain Focus: The power of structured training and leadership development in the utility construction ind...
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Episode 2
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EP01 Built In Boots Launches: Exploring The People Building DDS
We’re excited to launch the very first episode of the Built in Boots podcast, hosted by Jordan Potter and Mark Payne. This podcast shines a spotlight on the stories and journeys of DDS employees—from field workers to office staff.In thi...
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Episode 1
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