More than Construction: A Journey Group Podcast about Building Community

Who is Journey Group? Why are we called "Journey"? How has Journey Group built community across South Dakota?
Join president and CEO, Randy Knecht, and vice president of Operations, Marlyn Bergeson, as we examine the history, origins, and mission of a local construction company built on positively impacting lives.

We talk a lot about community impact on this show, and our three guests have in one way or another positively impacted the entire Sioux Falls community and region! That's right – almost every resident of the Sioux Falls area has benefited from the work of these three men. Learn how as we talk about their legacy of positively impacting people and of building Journey Group into what it is today. These three former Journey leaders joined the company in the late '70s, built it into a robust and diverse construction organization, and then passed it off to the next generation of leadership. Hear from Dave Fleck, Tom Wilson, and Brad Goldstine as they share their memories, impressions, and lessons learned at Journey over their long and impactful careers.

"Parking lots are both the first thing you notice about a business and often the least cared-for part of the property as well." Journey Group offers More than Construction in many ways, one of which includes repairs, restoration, and preservation. Join our conversation about a vitally important aspect of building community that often flies under the radar - parking lot maintenance! Our Black-Top Paving team has created a one-stop-shop for parking lot care with their Maintenance crew. This team of experts, led by Matt Ondricek and Malakai Furman, can inject years of life into a damaged parking lot and save businesses tens of thousands of dollars through precise repairs. Hear from them as they discuss the ways their team builds community while preserving the life of parking lots, keeping people safe, and improving the first impression of local businesses!

The conclusion (for now) of our Divisional Highlight series, this episode features Ainsworth-Benning Construction – our full-service division located on the "west coast" of South Dakota in beautiful Spearfish. Hear from Tate Johnson, Division Leader of Ainsworth-Benning, and returning guest Marlyn Bergeson as they share the established legacy of this long-standing construction entity that very much mirrors Journey's legacy on the "east coast" of the state. Our teams' collaboration across 400 miles has led to significant innovations and developments for the company and for the communities we impact, enabling us to provide "More Than Construction" to our state and beyond!

"It's our mission statement – Positively Impacting Lives By Building Community – if that doesn't say volunteer and be involved in your community, I don't know what else can!" This episode highlights the volunteer and service opportunities of four of Journey's team members. Many of our people give generously of their time, talents, and resources to serve our community, and Journey is all about enabling those opportunities! Hear how our special guests approach volunteerism, navigate the time commitments, and work alongside Journey to serve others. We believe if our people take our mission home to their personal lives and circles we have succeeded as a business!