GeoHeroes - Jay Martin
March 12th, 2025
37 mins 50 secs
Your Hosts
Tags
About this Episode
GeoHeroes - Jay Martin
About This Episode
In this episode Guy Marcozzi interviews Jay Martin, retired Senior Vice President at WSP, to discuss his long and varied career in geotechnical engineering. Jay shares his personal background, moving from Louisville to Nashville, and his path through various roles and mentorships within the field. They explore the cultural adjustments, the evolution of the geotechnical profession, and the future of geoprofessionals. Jay offers advice for those entering the field and reflects on his career's impact and lessons learned.
Series Summary
In this podcast series Guy Marcozzi will interview past, present, and future leaders in the geoprofessional industry to explore their personal and career journeys. The goal is to understand what motivates these individuals and what insights they have for the future of the profession. The podcast will examine the skills and qualities that have contributed to their success, as well as their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing the industry.
About Our Guest
Jay Martin - Over Jay’s forty-three-year career he served as a senior professional and principal engineer in the engineering consulting industry with a background for both privately held and publicly traded companies. Jay has a great balance of experience in operations, sales, and management, with a background in geotechnical, civil & environmental services, Prior to retiring at the end of 2022, he was a Senior Vice President and member of the global Strategy and Development team leading the Transportation Sector. Jay continues to consult part-time.
Our Host
Guy Marcozzi – Guy Marcozzi is the current GBA president and an experienced CEO, President and Board Member with a demonstrated history of working in the engineering, science and data technology industries and in leadership for various boards of ESOP, non-profit, professional and business organizations.
Discussion Topics:
Introduction
Early Life and Education
- 00:14 Jay's Background and Early Life
- 01:26 Growing Up in Louisville
- 03:11 Educational Journey and Early Career
Career Path
- 08:36 Career Development and Mentorship
- 14:17 Cultural Shifts and Work-Life Balance
- 16:50 Career Progression and Acquisitions
Leadership
- 20:57 Reflections on Mentorship and Client Relations
The Geoprofessional Landscape
- 21:38 Current Views on the Geoprofession
Speed Round
- 30:04 Speed Round and Personal Insights
- [BOOK] The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
Final Thoughts
- 35:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Calls-to-action:
- Visit the GBA Website at https://www.geoprofessional.org for other training resources and reference materials and/or to become a member.
- Visit https://www.gbapodcast.com for future Podcast Episodes
- Contact us at info@geoprofessional.org with any podcast-related questions or comments
Subscribe
- Subscribe to the GBA Podcast https://www.gbapodcast.com/subscribe
This episode was produced by the following GBA Members:
- Ryan White, PE, GE – Principal Geotechnical Engineer/PBS Engineering and Environmental LLC