GeoHeroes - Matt Moler

GeoHeroes - Matt Moler About This Episode In this episode Guy Marcozzi interviews Matt Moler, PE, Vice President and a Region Director for S&ME and former GBA president. Matt shares his unexpected journey from golf course superintendent aspirations to geotechnical leadership, revealing how early construction work with his father shaped his approach to efficiency and strategic thinking. Discover his philosophy on team dynamics, the irreplaceable value of client relationships, and why he hand-delivered reports to build trust. Matt offers candid insights on industry evolution, the role of technology, and his optimistic vision for geoprofessionals. This episode is essential listening for anyone seeking authentic leadership wisdom and career guidance rooted in genuine passion and human connection. About Our Guest Matt Moler, PE, is a husband, father of three, a Professional Engineer, and a Regional Director for S&ME. He currently lives in Greensboro, NC. With engineering licenses in North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia, it has allowed Matt to work on projects all over the place, and he loves the variety. Specifically, Matt's experience has been in geotechnical site investigations, construction materials testing services, Special Inspections, and forensic engineering. When he has time, he loves to mountain bike and other outdoor activities with family and friends (fishing, hiking, and camping). Our Host Guy Marcozzi, PE, D.GE, LEED AP BD+C, is a GBA past-president and an experienced CEO, President and Board Member with a demonstrated history of working in the engineering, science and data technology industries and in leadership for various boards of ESOP, non-profit, professional and business organizations. Show Notes Introduction Matt Moler, Regional Director of Operations at S&ME Covers offices in North Carolina and Florida Former GBA President (just completed past-president term) Based in Greensboro, North Carolina Early Life and Education Grew up in Charlestown, West Virginia (Jefferson County) Moved there at age 2 Above-average student; math and science came easier High school class of ~350-400 students Worked various jobs: father's construction business, CVS, golf course maintenance Father was residential contractor - taught efficiency and thinking ahead Originally planned to study agronomy/horticultu