Welcome to Up in the Air with CZ! 2026 marks a milestone for Cleary Zimmermann Engineers as it celebrates its twentieth anniversary. In this episode, Danny Zimmermann, PE, interviews Wade Cleary, PE, LEED AP, CxA, CEO, Managing Principal, and Co-founder of CZ. They reflect on the firm’s beginnings, challenges overcome, and the passion that continues to drive CZ.

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Wade Cleary, PE, LEED AP, CxA
CEO | Managing Principal
Cleary Zimmermann Engineers

Wade Cleary, PE, LEED AP, CxA serves as CEO and Managing Principal for Cleary Zimmermann Engineers. Over the course of his career, Wade has served as a role model for the engineering staff and has become an industry leader across Texas.

Welcome to Up in the Air with CZ! As AI advances, so do cybersecurity threats, now posing significant business risks. In this episode, Danny talks with Lee Carsten, Founder & CEO of Whitecap Risk Advisors, about emerging cyber threats facing A/E/C firms.

Lee Carsten
Founder & CEO
Whitecap Risk Advisors

Lee Carsten is the Founder and CEO of Whitecap Risk Advisors, a cybersecurity and AI risk advisory firm focused exclusively on the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. He brings more than 20 years of experience, including time as a Vice President in Aon's Cyber Solutions group, and is a Fellow of the Information Systems Security Association, a designation held by fewer than 2% of members globally. Today he works directly with AEC firms to translate technology risk into terms their leadership teams can act on.

Welcome to Up in the Air with CZ! Danny Zimmermann, PE, is joined by Steven Marrone of Benjamin, Vana, Martinez & Cano, LLP, to discuss his history as an architect-turned-attorney, errors & omissions, the role of insurance in the design & construction process, and much more. Learn more at https://clearyzimmermann.com/

Steven Marrone, Attorney
Benjamin, Vana, Martinez & Cano, LLP
Steven Marrone, Attorney for Benjamin, Vana, Martinez & Cano, LLP, represents design professionals in litigation, whether in court or arbitration, providing counsel on transactional matters and contract formation, and assisting clients with risk-management best-practice seminars to reduce potential exposure through improved project management and delivery practices. Steven is also a professor at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as legal advice.

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