SE01E05 - You'll Love Steel Encounters! | Tom Jackson | Untold

What happens when a company isn’t just a business—but a shared mission? In this episode of Untold – The Best Kept Secrets of Utah, we sit down with Tom Jackson, Chairman & CEO of Steel Encounters, a specialty construction firm shaping some of Utah’s most iconic structures.Tom takes us behind the scenes of landmark projects, shares the story behind the viral “I LOVE STEEL ENCOUNTERS” video, and reveals the powerful culture that makes this employee-owned company truly unique.But leading an employee-owned firm isn’t for the faint of heart. Tom opens up about the transparency, humility, and service required of leaders, the challenges and rewards of employee ownership, and how Steel Encounters is planning for the next decade of growth. He also gets personal—sharing his own leadership journey, his vision for the company’s legacy, and what succession planning really means for a business built to last.📢 If you’re a leader, entrepreneur, or just love a great business story, this episode is a must-listen!#Leadership #EmployeeOwnership #SteelEncounters #UtahBusiness #Entrepreneurship #EncouragingLeadersLinks to videos - Include both in the YT show notes and on other platforms - I LOVE STEEL ENCOUNTERS - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dy262mYlG2ELarge Glass Install - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOuBjYX4hFYIt’s Only a Window! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zj43A7Qc35IEarn while you learn! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKL9UfuGMVo👉 Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at how Jordan Smith is changing the dental industry—one smile at a time. 😎🔔 Subscribe for more untold stories of Utah’s most innovative businesses!💬 Drop your questions in the comments—what challenges have you faced with intermittent failures?#UniversalSynaptics #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #NoFaultFound #AviationTech #DefenseIndustry #TeamOfTeams #KenAnderson