
Own the Moment with Jake Stefan at ARCO Design Build
08/10/23 • 48 min
In this episode of the Cool Times podcast, Vince and Jenna Free, the dynamic duo and business partners, sit down with Jake Stefan, President at ARCO Design Build Companies Inc. As they explore all things cool about cold storage, they dive deep into Jake's journey, experiences, and insights that have shaped his successful career.
Jake Stefan's inspiring journey in the cold storage industry is showcased, highlighting the importance of seizing opportunities, embracing challenges, and cultivating a thriving culture in the workplace.
Story Notes:
❄️ Jake Stefan's Background
❄️ The Midwest Roots
❄️ About ARCO Design Build Companies Inc.
❄️ Finding Passion in Construction
❄️ The Atlanta Connection
❄️ Learning from a Mentor
❄️ Building a Culture of Trust
Sponsored by Versi-Foam & Rytec High-Performance Doors
Visit: www.cooltimespodcast.com
In this episode of the Cool Times podcast, Vince and Jenna Free, the dynamic duo and business partners, sit down with Jake Stefan, President at ARCO Design Build Companies Inc. As they explore all things cool about cold storage, they dive deep into Jake's journey, experiences, and insights that have shaped his successful career.
Jake Stefan's inspiring journey in the cold storage industry is showcased, highlighting the importance of seizing opportunities, embracing challenges, and cultivating a thriving culture in the workplace.
Story Notes:
❄️ Jake Stefan's Background
❄️ The Midwest Roots
❄️ About ARCO Design Build Companies Inc.
❄️ Finding Passion in Construction
❄️ The Atlanta Connection
❄️ Learning from a Mentor
❄️ Building a Culture of Trust
Sponsored by Versi-Foam & Rytec High-Performance Doors
Visit: www.cooltimespodcast.com
Previous Episode

Creating Shadows with Mike Jones
In this episode of Cool Times podcast, hosts Vince and Jenna Free invite special guest Mike Jones, the President at Primus Design Services, a registered architect and the design component for Primus Builders. Mike Jones tells the listeners about his company and what he does for Primus and the industry. He also talks about the synergy of being a true design builder and the in-house capacity to do that. He explains that they have other self-performing entities that Primus is doing now too, such as their thermal division that installs their own insulated panels in the floor insulation to get full control of the thermal envelope as much as possible. They also have their solutions group, which handles anything that they do with regard to automation.
Jones mentions that they work pretty much entirely throughout the US and have been able to build quality relationships over the years with many of the members in the group. Vince asks Jones how many projects they are doing at a single time on average, and Jones says that they probably have 10 to 15 in various stages. They could be just starting construction, some might be in the middle, and some toward the end, and there's a little bit of overlap. Jones also mentions that they are doing a project in North Las Vegas right now that's over a million square feet and takes a lot of their resources.
Story Notes:
❄️Who is Mike Jones
❄️What is Primus
❄️Primus Projects and Management
❄️How did Primus got Started
❄️Thermal Expansions of Freezers
❄️Cold Storage Design Concept Innovation
❄️How Technology Improved the Cold Storage Industry
❄️Cool Moments in the Industry
❄️Why Buy from Primus
Sponsored by Versi-Foam & Rytec High-Performance Doors
Visit: www.cooltimespodcast.com
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Get To Know The I.CON Cold Storage Event
In this exciting episode, hosts Jenna and Vince Free are joined by Christopher Ware, Vice President of Business Development and Strategic Initiatives at NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association. Christopher shares insights about the upcoming I.CON Cold Storage Conference, a unique event tailored to developers, owners, and investors in the cold storage industry.
Christopher Ware introduces himself and his background, highlighting his journey from a history major to becoming a seasoned association professional. He provides an overview of NAIOP's role as a leading national trade association for commercial real estate, with a particular focus on industrial real estate.
Christopher explains how NAIOP evolved from being the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties to its current name, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association. He discusses NAIOP's mission, connecting developer-owner investors, providing education, fostering networking, and offering industry-leading research.
Story Notes:
❄️ Meet Christopher Ware
❄️ NAIOP's Evolution
❄️ The Birth of ICON Cold Storage
❄️ About I.CON Cold Storage Conference
❄️ Networking Tips for Attendees
❄️ Challenges in Cold Storage Development
❄️ Vapor Armor
Sponsored by Versi-Foam & Rytec High-Performance Doors
Visit: www.cooltimespodcast.com
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