Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this episode, Dr. Tonjua Williams engages with Joshua Bomstein, the President of Creative Contractors Inc., for a thought-provoking conversation about leadership, organizational culture, and the significance of community engagement.
Josh shares his inspiring journey from Dunedin, Florida, discussing how his parents instilled in him a commitment to giving back to the community. He reflects on his volunteer work with the Holocaust Museum and the St. Petersburg College Foundation, underscoring the mission of his company to create impactful structures, such as schools and hospitals, that serve the community.
Tune in to gain valuable insights into talent acquisition in the construction industry, the critical importance of hiring for core values, and how family support has been instrumental in his success. Join Dr. Tonjua Williams and Joshua Bomstein as they explore the essential role of strong leadership and community involvement in building a thriving organization.
KEY POINTS:
[01:09] - Joshua’s background and family influence on community giving
[02:52] - Holocaust museum board and the importance of their mission
[04:40] - More examples of Joshua’s volunteerism in the community, including SPC
[07:14] - Creative Contractors' job opportunities beyond construction
[10:03] - Challenges of finding talent in the construction industry
[13:47] - What’s the most prideful moment of Joshua as a CEO?
[15:14] - The importance of people and culture for company reputation
[17:54] - How Joshua trains a new member of the team
[21:31] - Key traits to look for when hiring a talent
QUOTABLES:
"Whether it's creative contractors or volunteering at the college or the Holocaust Museum or other entities, it really comes down to people. All of the volunteer work is to impact human lives." – Joshua Bomstein
“Your people help build your reputation. And if the people are not good, then the reputation suffers. You do need to understand that you are who you work for and what you do.” — Dr. Tonjua Williams
"Being a good leader, in a lot of ways, is a simple thing. It's just about being a good-natured human being, connecting with others, and listening — really listening—because listening is an important skill and very valuable to be a good leader." – Joshua Bomstein
RESOURCES:
Joshua Bomstein
LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/joshua-bomstein-leed-ap-6389952
St. Petersburg College
Website | www.spcollege.edu
Facebook | facebook.com/stpetecollege
IG | instagram.com/stpetersburgcollege
YouTube | youtube.com/@SPC
LinkedIn | linkedin.com/company/st--petersburg-college
X | x.com/spcnews
Standing In The Gap is produced by EPYC Media Network | Visit at epyc.co
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St. Petersburg College was founded in 1927 as St. Petersburg Junior College, Florida's first two-year college. Our alumni rank first in the state for earning the highest entry wages among state community college graduates. Access, excellence, and student support are the hallmarks of SPC. Regionally accredited and nationally recognized, SPC was the first state college in Florida to offer bachelor’s degrees. We offer 200+ degree, certificate and transfer programs, as well as many high-demand, high-skill, industry-recognized workforce certifications. Our career-focused curriculum is created in conjunction with industry experts to ensure that SPC students are able to meet the needs of today’s employers.
To learn more about SPC, visit https://spcollege.edu.
In this episode, Dr. Tonjua Williams engages with Joshua Bomstein, the President of Creative Contractors Inc., for a thought-provoking conversation about leadership, organizational culture, and the significance of community engagement.
Josh shares his inspiring journey from Dunedin, Florida, discussing how his parents instilled in him a commitment to giving back to the community. He reflects on his volunteer work with the Holocaust Museum and the St. Petersburg College Foundation, underscoring the mission of his company to create impactful structures, such as schools and hospitals, that serve the community.
Tune in to gain valuable insights into talent acquisition in the construction industry, the critical importance of hiring for core values, and how family support has been instrumental in his success. Join Dr. Tonjua Williams and Joshua Bomstein as they explore the essential role of strong leadership and community involvement in building a thriving organization.
KEY POINTS:
[01:09] - Joshua’s background and family influence on community giving
[02:52] - Holocaust museum board and the importance of their mission
[04:40] - More examples of Joshua’s volunteerism in the community, including SPC
[07:14] - Creative Contractors' job opportunities beyond construction
[10:03] - Challenges of finding talent in the construction industry
[13:47] - What’s the most prideful moment of Joshua as a CEO?
[15:14] - The importance of people and culture for company reputation
[17:54] - How Joshua trains a new member of the team
[21:31] - Key traits to look for when hiring a talent
QUOTABLES:
"Whether it's creative contractors or volunteering at the college or the Holocaust Museum or other entities, it really comes down to people. All of the volunteer work is to impact human lives." – Joshua Bomstein
“Your people help build your reputation. And if the people are not good, then the reputation suffers. You do need to understand that you are who you work for and what you do.” — Dr. Tonjua Williams
"Being a good leader, in a lot of ways, is a simple thing. It's just about being a good-natured human being, connecting with others, and listening — really listening—because listening is an important skill and very valuable to be a good leader." – Joshua Bomstein
RESOURCES:
Joshua Bomstein
LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/joshua-bomstein-leed-ap-6389952
St. Petersburg College
Website | www.spcollege.edu
Facebook | facebook.com/stpetecollege
IG | instagram.com/stpetersburgcollege
YouTube | youtube.com/@SPC
LinkedIn | linkedin.com/company/st--petersburg-college
X | x.com/spcnews
Standing In The Gap is produced by EPYC Media Network | Visit at epyc.co
—————
St. Petersburg College was founded in 1927 as St. Petersburg Junior College, Florida's first two-year college. Our alumni rank first in the state for earning the highest entry wages among state community college graduates. Access, excellence, and student support are the hallmarks of SPC. Regionally accredited and nationally recognized, SPC was the first state college in Florida to offer bachelor’s degrees. We offer 200+ degree, certificate and transfer programs, as well as many high-demand, high-skill, industry-recognized workforce certifications. Our career-focused curriculum is created in conjunction with industry experts to ensure that SPC students are able to meet the needs of today’s employers.
To learn more about SPC, visit https://spcollege.edu.
