Engineering Change: Celebrating Philanthropy within ACEC Kansas

The QBS Express

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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