Thomas Finan and John Gaal
Thomas Finan and John Gaal Thomas Finan and John Gaal Thomas Finan and John Gaal Thomas Finan and John Gaal

Thomas Finan and John Gaal

Recorded September 15, 2023 Archived September 15, 2023 40:07 minutes
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Description

Long time friends and colleagues Thomas “Tom” Finan (71) and John Gaal (64) talk about the work they’ve done to change the culture in the construction industry, particularly striving to uplift DEI initiatives, bring awareness to mental health issues, and change the stigma around opioid abuse.

Subject Log / Time Code

3:10
John Gaal (JG) explains how mental health and opioid abuse are closer to home than one might think, especially in the construction industry.
6:20
JG talks about learning how to learn while taking a carpenter apprenticeship program.
15:20
JG talks about starting the BUD (Building Union Diversity) program and working to diversify the construction industry.
24:20
JG talks about starting a program to address the opioid epidemic in the construction industry.
30:00
JG reflects on losing his son.
37:50
JG asks Tom Finan (TF) what the most rewarding thing he's done in his career is.

Participants

  • Thomas Finan
  • John Gaal

Recording Locations

Public Media Commons

Venue / Recording Kit

Partnership

Partnership Type

Outreach