Aug 25, 2025 · 2h 54m
Known to many as “Maz,” Brigadier General (Ret.) Chuck Masaracchia served 30 years in the U.S. Army, deploying nine times to Iraq and Afghanistan in leadership roles from Ranger Company Commander to Brigade Commander. Today, Maz is the Director of Operations at Boyer Construction, still leading with the same drive and discipline that defined his military career. And, most importantly, Maz is a Husband and Father. 🎖️ Guest: Brigadier General (Ret.) Chuck Masaracchia U.S. Army veteran, 30 years of active service Director of Operations, Boyer Commercial Construction ➡︎ The VWB show is sponsored by: https://jet.build/ Mentions in This Video Maz's Info: ➡︎ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-masaracchia-a67b4088/ ➡︎ Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/boyer-commercial-construction/posts/?feedView=all ➡︎ Books: - Peak Performance, https://www.amazon.com/Peak-Performance-Elevate-Burnout-Science/dp/162336793X (amazon) 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 06:24 Education and Enlistment Journey 12:15 Military Education and Professional Development 18:27 Ranger Selection Process 24:31 9/11 and Immediate Reactions 42:53 Shifts in Morale: Pre and Post 9/11 48:24 Career Challenges: Overcoming Setbacks and Failures 56:30 Lessons from Leadership: Promotions and Responsibilities 01:22:36 Reflections on Military Life: Balancing Duty and Family 01:29:30 Decompressing from High-Stress Roles 01:36:28 People First: A Leadership Philosophy 01:43:05 Building a New Brigade 02:02:46 Mission and Challenges in Afghanistan 02:08:19 Budgeting for Military Units: Big Ticket Items 02:15:20 The Difficult Transition to Civilian Life 02:21:06 Adjusting to Civilian Work Culture 02:31:04 Maintaining Wellness and Routine Post-Military 02:36:55 Finding Purpose in Civilian Work 02:53:48 Jet.Build Sponsor #veteranswhobuild #realestatedevelopment #construction #aec #cre #realestate #veterans #adamstark