Episodes

  • Conversation with Rob Matthews of Matthews/DCCM
    Sep 15 2023

    Join Dawson Fercho, partner with CTA in the fourth episode of Behind the Bottom Line, as he sits down with Rob Matthews,  Principal of Matthews/DCCM, a Florida-based engineering and landscape architecture firm. In this episode, Dawson will talk with Rob on why he chose to go through the R+D tax credit process, lessons learned along the way, and ultimately what that tax credit allowed them to do as a firm. 

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    28 mins
  • Conversation with Jeff Gilliland of J2
    Aug 1 2023

    Join Dawson Fercho, partner with CTA in the third episode of Behind the Bottom Line, as he sits down with Jeff Gilliland, Founding Principal of J2, a Virginia-based engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and survey firm. In this episode, Dawson will talk with Jeff about his leadership style, why he chose to go through the R+D tax credit process, lessons learned along the way, and ultimately what that tax credit allowed them to do as a firm. 

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    48 mins
  • Conversation with Blake Calvert of CORE Consultants
    Jun 20 2023

    Join Dawson Fercho, partner with CTA in the second episode of Behind the Bottom Line, as he sits down with Blake Calvert,  CEO and President of CORE Consultants, a Colorado civil engineering and surveying firm. In this episode, Dawson will talk with Blake about his leadership style, the importance of culture at his firm, why he chose to go through the R+D tax credit process, lessons learned along the way, and ultimately what that tax credit allowed them to do as a firm. 

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    31 mins
  • Conversation with Brian Sielaff of Tamarack Grove
    Apr 20 2023

    Join Dawson Fercho in the inaugural episode of Behind the Bottom Line, as he sits down with Brian Sielaff, the innovative CEO of Tamarack Grove, a leading Structural Engineering firm based in Boise. Together, they delve into the vital role that relationships play in the world of business, uncover the reasons behind Tamarack Grove's decision to pursue R+D tax credits and much more. Get ready for an insightful and thought-provoking conversation that's sure to leave you with valuable takeaways.

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    35 mins