Jack Gorzko - The American Dream in Steel
Episode 41, Jan 21, 11:00 AM
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From Poland to Dominos Pizza to Director of Engineering. Jack Gorzko's story is the American Dream in action.
In this episode, Shep sits down with Jack Gorzko, Director of Engineering at Canam Steel Corp, to talk steel joists, structural engineering, and the winding road that brought him from growing up in Poland to leading projects for one of the top names in steel right here in St. Louis.
Jack opens up about his early days in America. Navigating the green card process, working odd jobs to get on his feet, and weathering the 2008 recession before finding his footing in the industry. He breaks down the difference between civil and structural engineering, why he made the switch, and what draws him to understanding how structures stay safe and standing.
The conversation also dives into the seasonal rhythms of the steel business, Jack's approach to management (both giving and receiving it), and how AI is starting to reshape the engineering world.
A great conversation about hard work, growth, and building a career from the ground up.
In this episode, Shep sits down with Jack Gorzko, Director of Engineering at Canam Steel Corp, to talk steel joists, structural engineering, and the winding road that brought him from growing up in Poland to leading projects for one of the top names in steel right here in St. Louis.
Jack opens up about his early days in America. Navigating the green card process, working odd jobs to get on his feet, and weathering the 2008 recession before finding his footing in the industry. He breaks down the difference between civil and structural engineering, why he made the switch, and what draws him to understanding how structures stay safe and standing.
The conversation also dives into the seasonal rhythms of the steel business, Jack's approach to management (both giving and receiving it), and how AI is starting to reshape the engineering world.
A great conversation about hard work, growth, and building a career from the ground up.