Ep. 7, Part 1 - Andrew Varvoutis and Leading Through Change (Roll Tide!)

In this two-part episode, Anne sits down with Andrew Varvoutis, Executive Director of the Gulf Coast Chapter NECA. From managing six locals across three states to navigating everything from contract transitions to apprenticeship reform, Andrew brings a wide-angle view of what it takes to keep a chapter running smoothly. In Part 1, we talk about what Andrew’s day-to-day looks like, what it means to lead through change, and why relationships and a good sense of humor matter more than ever. Have feedback or guest ideas? Email us at [email protected] Learn more at www.eprlive.com Host: Anne Larson Produced & Edited By: John Shaw Music by: Kellan Green Chapters (00:00:00) - What a NECA Executive Director Actually Does(00:01:57) - Interrupt-Driven Days, EPR Work, and Training New Staff(00:03:10) - Apprenticeships in Transition(00:08:57) - Andrew’s Path into NECA(00:10:58) - Six Locals, Three States: The Gulf Coast Chapter’s Footprint(00:14:03) - Relationships, Elections, and the Real Side of Negotiations(00:18:50) - Using Data at the Table (and Learning the Hard Way)(00:25:43) - Mega Projects, Manpower, and the Long Game on Local Work