The Midwatch

Hello team, Thanks for tuning in to this Memorial Day Episode of the Midwatch Podcast. This year we are speaking with four women working at Jones Lang LaSalle who served in widely varying roles in the military and are joining the show to reflect on their service, their perspectives of women in service and of course, on Memorial Day itself. We are also joined by JLL's Global CHRO, Mary Bilbrey who discusses her thoughts on incorporating Diversity and Inclusion and Military Veterans in the workplace and a few thoughts on Memorial Day as well. I hope you enjoy the show and please share with your team and family.

Show Notes:

Mary Bilbrey, JLL Global CHRO - Starts near 2:00

EJ McNeil, Managing Director, Brokerage - Starts near 14:00

Rachel Stamm, Senior Director, Talent Acquisition - Starts near 31:00

Amanda Cleland, Manager, Sourcing - Starts near 49:00

Melissa Walker, Director, Product Lead, Experience Services - Starts near 1:08:00

Hello Team, Proud to bring you this special Veterans Day episode of JLL's The Midwatch podcast - our VetNet BRG media outlet where we connect with Military Veterans from the JLL team. It's a special episode because we're focusing on Military Service and the Veteran experience and specifically on this Veterans Day, diverse perspectives in Military Service. We have three very special guests on the show and I know you'll be fascinated and enjoy their stories of how their unique points of view shaped their experiences both in the military and out.

Ray Hall, US Army Veteran, JLL Head of HR Americas and Global Capital Markets: 5:07

Monica Castaneda, US Marine Corps Veteran, JLL  Facilities Management: 23:59

Kris Dissette, US Navy Veteran, JLL PDS: 44:12

Please stay tuned for our next season of The Midwatch, like us where you listen to the show and tell your friends and coworkers if you're so moved.

Hello team, Here we are at the end of season two with a blockbuster episode - my boss, Jason Cassano. Jason shares some great stories from his time in the Navy Supply Corps, getting underway and some things that have stayed with him to this day here at JLL. I have to apologize in advance for my cackling - it's Jason's fault for having some great stories ... they're just that good. I hope you've enjoyed the season and the great guests we've had and I'm looking forward to season three and a Veterans Day episode that I'll be working on soon.

Take care out there, hope everyone's staying safe, share The Midwatch with your friends and coworkers and reach out if you're interested in being on a show.

Hello team, Sorry for the delay in getting this episode out - busy with work but here you go... an electrifying conversation with Josh Rojas who shares his stories of service from his time as a Surface Warfare Officer in the Navy. Josh also talks about what he learned and what has translated over to his work now with JLL on the IFM side of the business. Phrase of the day is "Team Bill" - I was in the Navy and I didn't know what this was but I do now. Enjoy the show, please share with your friends and coworkers and standby as this second season winds down and we start talking about Veterans day just around the corner.

Welcome back for this next episode of JLL's and JLL's VetNet BRG's premiere entertainment platform - The Midwatch - where we're talking to Military Veterans working at JLL about their experience serving the country, their career at JLL and the parallels between them. We have a great episode on tap with John Blasdell telling us about his time in the Navy and now serving at one of our top-line accounts in Orlando. We also learn that we need to call in some help to figure out if Jeeps have front locking differentials. From working up to running 4-5 miles per day to service in Kuwait and the UAE to a great job today at JLL while still in the Navy Reserves, we learn a lot about John and how he feels about serving his country and the company he works for. Great stuff all around so please check out the episode and tell your friends and family about the show. 

Very pleased to present a special guest episode of JLL's The Midwatch - Herman Bulls. Herman's story is inspiring and directly connected to one of JLL's premiere business lines that he himself was integral in starting. From growing up in small town Alabama, to the US Military Academy and a 30 year career in the Army to an incredibly successful business career, Herman's story is a great example of how character and hard work can make a difference. Please enjoy the show, rate us where you're listening and pass the word to your friends and co-workers about the stories we're telling here on The Midwatch - JLL and JLL's VetNet BRG's premiere entertainment channel.  

Hello again team, Thanks for joining for another great episode and yet another great interview, this week with Rafael Romero coming to us from South Florida. Rafael shares some great stories of his time in the Navy and how that experience translated to what he's doing with JLL now. By the way I'm happy to report that the audio issues from last episode didn't affect this one ... thankfully. Please stay tuned for more episodes and as promised, this week will be a double episode with the second drop coming Wednesday with a special guest.

Please rate us on whatever platform you're listening and reach out if you'd like to appear.

Hi team, Posting late this week as I've been working a technical issue and of course, just working. Great episode though and great to have Jake Isbrandtsen on the show to share his Navy stories and how he's been staying busy during the quarantine. Please excuse the scratching noise in the audio - technical issue solved just hoping it didn't impact the next two episodes.

Please rate the podcast on whatever platform you're listening and recommend us to your friends and co-workers. Please also stay tuned this next week as we'll be doing two shows including a regular guest and a very special guest from the JLL family.

Enjoy the show.

Welcome back for another episode of JLL's The Midwatch, VetNet's premiere audio entertainment platform and the go-to podcast for making connections with Military Veterans in the JLL family. We are joined today by Andy Jacobs who tells us about his time in the Air Force, what he learned while serving and what has stayed with him since exiting. Andy also shares a few words about his burgeoning entertainment career and how he does a mean version of Folsom Prison Blues. Please rate us where you are listening and share with your friends and co-workers.  

Hello team! We're back for the start of Season 2 with a fantastic interview with the inimitable Mike Ho calling in from NYC. Mike and Dan talk about Mike's experience in the Army and in his current PDS role leading retail projects around the city. In a Midwatch first, Mike tells us about Dragonboat Racing which is apparently a thing - great stories abound.  Mike also talks about the opportunities all of JLL's Business Resource Networks provide for engagement and personal growth. Enjoy the episode, like us where you are listening and pass it along to your friends and coworkers.

I hope you enjoy this Memorial Day episode of The Midwatch where we share stories of some of our employees with very special stories about their connection to Memorial Day. I believe the show lives up to the holiday and I truly hope it moves you as much as it did me. A very special thanks to the show's guests and all those involved with making this show happen. It's a tribute to all of you and JLL's continuing commitment to our Military Veterans, and honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our Liberty and Freedom.  – Dan Eddinger, Host, The Midwatch

Show Notes (Guests and Music Interludes):

Barry Scribner, President JLL Department of Defense and Federal Services Division - Starts near 7:37

The Army Goes Rolling Along - US Army's Old Guard Fife and Drum Corp

Andy Rothman, SVP Global Engineering Director - Starts near 29:28

Anchors Aweigh and the Marines Hymn - USNA Men's Glee Club

Shawn Gregoire, Senior Facilities Manager, and Captain Chris Heist, USA - Starts near 1:03:56

The U.S. Air Force - Unknown

Semper Paratus - Unknown

Dan Fernandes and I talk about his 26 years of service in the Marines Corps, some experiences from that time, his current, continued service and how that has translated into his career at JLL as Global COO of one of our premier accounts. My personal favorite part of the show is Dan sharing the scariest real-life ghost story I've ever heard - the hairs on the back of my neck are cramping up from still standing on end from when we recorded. Please enjoy the show, share with friends and coworkers and stay tuned for some upcoming events in honor of Memorial Day. 

Note: Depending on the schedule, next week may be an off-week for the show in preparation for a special Memorial Day episode.

Take care, continue to stay safe and stay tuned to JLL's premier, flagship audio experience - The Midwatch.

JLL's VetNet BRG again presents The Midwatch where we keep on rolling with Episode 7 and our very special guest, Nick Hart - the first Marine we've had appear on the show. Besides some great discussion about making syrup (what?... yes, you heard me correctly) and waterskiing in the Arabian Gulf (huh?... yup) we talk about his service in the Marine Corps, deployments and serving on a Marine Expeditionary Unit. All fantastic stuff along with Nick talking about his continued service through his association with a Veterans Hockey league. We're proud as all get-out to bring you the show, please share it with your friends and coworkers and let me know if you'd like to appear.

In this week's episode of VetNet's Flagship Entertainment Experience - The Midwatch Podcast - we meet Joe Cruz and share a raucous story session including quarantining, roller derby and the Air Force. Joe shares some fantastic stories of his time in Saudi Arabia and reflections on the opportunities service provided him while he was in and now as he works with JLL based in Denver. Enjoy the show and share if the spirit moves you.

The Midwatch Podcast is on an unprecedented run of excellent shows and this week is yet another example! We spend about 40 minutes with one of JLL's most talented construction PMs - Mark Dalton - based out of Raleigh, NC. He spent 21 years in the Army serving in Europe and the Middle East in a number of roles on the Enlisted side before making Warrant and eventually retiring as a W3. After editing the show I can't believe that I missed asking him what motorcycle he rides! Enjoy the show and please share with friends, family and coworkers and don't forget to reach out to me directly if you'd like to appear on the premier show in all of JLL's BRGs ... VetNet's flagship broadcast media titan ... THE MIDWATCH PODCAST! 

Welcome to the fourth episode of JLL VetNet's flagship media outlet - The Midwatch Podcast. This week we bring you one of the most unique interviews so far - Jared T., former Air Force Civil Engineer. Jared is almost certainly on the podium in the race for the most unique thing you'd never guess about him so make sure you tune in to this episode, sit back and enjoy. 

In this blockbuster episode of VetNet's flagship podcast, The Midwatch Podcast, JLL's Military Veteran Recruiter George Darby shares stories from his 20 years of service in the Air Force and his experience since retirement. We learn a ton about military recruiting and hear a story about being "volun-told" to deploy to Afghanistan. Enjoy the pod, share with friends, family and coworkers and rate us wherever hear us.

Yet another Navy CB on our team - Ben Bailey. BTW -  CB? SeaBee? I was in the Navy and I don't even know. Ben is now serving as an Account Director for a high end client in the Raleigh-Durham area and joins us to talk about his time in the Navy and his experience with JLL since then.

Navy SeaBee turned Facilities Management Professional - Jones Lang LaSalle's Randy Niznick