How do you redefine a city and make engineering truly matter to people’s lives? In this special episode of the On Center Podcast, we sit down with Dylan Seesman, Director of Operations, and Jarvis Jointer, founder of JQOL, recently named one of Indianapolis’s fastest-growing companies. Together, they pull back the curtain on what it really means to design smarter, more connected communities and why civil engineers are the unsung heroes behind your daily routines.Discover how JQOL’s mission-driven culture is transforming more than just infrastructure. From building state-of-the-art community centers to reinventing public transit, their projects put equity, long-term impact, and collaboration front and center. Hear candid stories of mentorship, breaking barriers for minorities in STEM, and radical transparency in company culture (think unlimited PTO and open offices), plus the surprising ways constraints can actually spark innovation.Whether you’re an engineering professional, a community advocate, or just curious about how cities work, you’ll walk away inspired by JQOL’s willingness to take on hard problems, and their belief that true success means leaving communities better than you found them.Tune in and see why at JQOL, engineering isn’t just a job - it’s a daily commitment to improving quality of life for everyone.
What does it take to champion good design, and how can architects and advocates shape healthier, more vibrant communities? In this episode of the On Center Podcast, we sit down with Jason Shelley, Honorary AIA and Executive Director of AIA Indiana.Jason opens up about his journey from government affairs to leading the state’s top architectural organization, and reveals the behind-the-scenes advocacy efforts that have helped preserve everything from historic town centers to Indiana’s essential building codes. Discover how landmark initiatives like the Healthcare Design Symposium were born, why continuing education matters more than ever, and why Indiana’s unique architectural identity is gaining national attention.With stories from the Indiana Statehouse to the revitalized streets of Columbus, you’ll get an inside look at how thoughtful design and passionate leadership are making a real difference. Plus, learn Jason’s bold vision for the future of Indiana architecture. Don’t miss this inspirational conversation filled with practical wisdom for designers, community advocates, and anyone interested in the future of our built environment!
Dive into the debut episode of "On Center" as host Matt Crowder sits down with the dynamic team behind One 10 Studio, the Indianapolis architecture firm making national waves. Discover how this nimble group, fresh off accolades from Forbes and AIA Indiana, consistently punches above its weight by championing thoughtful design, deep collaboration, and a human-centric philosophy.Founders and architects Andrew Fries, Clete Kunce, and Daniel Toner pull back the curtain on their decade-plus journey: from basketball-inspired teamwork and community transforming projects to clever solutions for stubborn constraints and their relentless commitment to meaningful mentoring.Whether they're reinventing a child services center, designing homes that blend into historic neighborhoods, or creating treetop outposts and breweries, One 10 Studio proves that purposeful architecture, rooted in relationships and context, can revitalize entire communities. Tune in for candid stories, purposeful design strategies, and inspiration for anyone passionate about the built world.