Nov 18, 2025 · 2h 22m
🪖 From Desert Storm to Building Safer Futures — The Story of Shiloh Rowe 🎙️ The Veterans Who Build Show: Episode 44 📅 Releases November 18! From serving in Desert Storm as a U.S. Army Communications Specialist to leading construction safety initiatives across Texas, Shiloh Rowe’s journey is one of service, resilience, and impact. After an injury led to his medical retirement, Shiloh transitioned into the semiconductor industry, found his calling in safety leadership, and today serves as Safety Director for AGC Austin, where he leads the CVRS mental health and suicide prevention program. 🎖️ Guest: Shiloh Rowe U.S. Army Veteran – Desert Shield / Desert Storm Safety Director, Austin AGC ➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by: https://jet.build/ Mentions in This Video Shiloh's Info: ➡︎ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shiloh-rowe-42155a43/ ➡︎ Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/construction-veterans-reducing-suicide-cvrs/?viewAsMember=true ➡︎ Books: - Perfectly Wounded by Mike Day - Tactics and Strategies by Jocko Willink Subscribe To Our Podcast Here ➡︎ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKONY1n1qysTx2RiBiwj28QzLc8gI2oui ➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZizGddgHgKA4oimoLkNRc?si=cd7c0afd6b064292 ➡︎ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3Vt3rCE ➡︎ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vwbshow/ ➡︎ X: https://twitter.com/TheVWBShow ➡︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamstark512/ ➡︎ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/veterans-who-build ➡︎ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veteranswhobuild/ The Veterans Who Build Show ➡︎ At VWB, we are on a mission to provide a platform for Veterans to share their story, empower others for success, transition from Military to civilian to profession, chat translatable skills, professional and personal wins, and all things Built Environment The VWB Show Sponsors ➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by @jetbuild ➡︎ Find more information on Jet.Build, here: www.jet.build ➡︎ Jet.Build is THE central command for RE development and construction project management software. Solutions range from project finance to stakeholder collaboration, construction operations, and data reporting with AI. Jet.Build is the better way to build Timecodes / Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:43 Military Service and Family Influence 06:20 Bridging the Civilian-Military Gap 09:31 Transitioning to Civilian Life 12:42 Childhood and Early Influences 15:23 Joining the Military 18:33 Experiences in Basic Training 21:29 Deployment and Family Dynamics 24:30 Life in Turkey and Relationship Growth 27:39 Injury and Medical Retirement 30:39 Reflections on Military Service 37:06 Desert Training and Deployment Challenges 40:10 Experiencing Desert Warfare 44:37 The Start of the Ground War 49:40 Returning Home and Adjusting to Civilian Life 50:55 Life in Turkey During NATO Deployment 57:26 Navigating Multinational Military Dynamics 01:01:42 Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life 01:15:46 Navigating the Job Market Post-Service 01:21:17 The Importance of Safety in the Workplace 01:25:28 Advice for Service Members Transitioning to Civilian Life 01:32:00 Building a Career in the Construction Industry 01:38:46 The Role of AGC in Construction Safety 01:44:57 Addressing Mental Health in Construction 01:46:24 Understanding Veteran Mental Health Challenges 01:51:43 Programs for Supporting Veterans in Construction 01:56:42 The COVERS Program: A Path to Healing 02:02:54 Translatable Skills from Military to Construction 02:09:38 Wellness Practices for Veterans 02:18:53 Book Recommendations for Personal Growth 02:21:27 Jet.Build Sponsor #veteranswhobuild #realestatedevelopment #construction #aec #cre #veterans