Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/think-beyond-space-the-pdx-workplace-insider-podcast From the people, the culture and their thoughts on the future of work, host Blake St. Onge interviews leaders from Portland's most respected companies to learn about what makes their workplace unique. We also dive into the commercial real estate market & workplace trends that will help shape the future of business in Portland for years to come. Think Beyond Space | The PDX Workplace Insider podcast is powered by the Portland office of Cresa, a global corporate real estate firm. Cresa Portland 496e9742-0384-5039-98e2-339f72937ecd no Introducing Think Beyond Space | The PDX Workplace Insider Podcast en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:34:18 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:17:21 -0800 http://cresa.com/portland-or https://img.transistor.fm/MuxKwcLNPd4KTvQcnoAI6LzFT0OHyk8b85WO3WOuQpE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE4NTMzLzE2MTMx/NDQ3MDItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg http://cresa.com/portland-or episodic Cresa Portland From the people, the culture and their thoughts on the future of work, host Blake St. Onge interviews leaders from Portland's most respected companies to learn about what makes their workplace unique. We also dive into the commercial real estate market & workplace trends that will help shape the future of business in Portland for years to come. Think Beyond Space | The PDX Workplace Insider podcast is powered by the Portland office of Cresa, a global corporate real estate firm. From the people, the culture and their thoughts on the future of work, host Blake St. business, Portland, corporate real estate, HR, recruiting Daniel Bruton No No 26 26 Thank You and a Preview of Season 4 full cb9e0275-ee5a-4554-9c93-f0d3cde15c40 https://share.transistor.fm/s/54b73e2e Thu, 28 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0700 Cresa Portland Cresa Portland 68 That's a wrap on season 3 of the Think Beyond Space Podcast! Host Blake St. Onge, Managing Principal for Cresa, gives a preview of next season and wishes all our listeners a great summer. That's a wrap on season 3 of the Think Beyond Space Podcast! Host Blake St. Onge, Managing Principal for Cresa, gives a preview of next season and wishes all our listeners a great summer. business, Portland, corporate real estate, HR, recruiting No 25 25 Empowering Creators Through Virtual Production full 23e19122-8bd8-449c-86ba-13ef1f3b8cf5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4f4ca123 Thu, 14 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0700 Cresa Portland Cresa Portland 1722 Host Blake St. Onge, Managing Principal of Cresa's Portland office, is joined by Perry Loveridge, CEO of Picture This Production. Perry shares how in camera VFX/ XR production is the exciting new ability to shoot anywhere, any time and at any scale in a single, controlled location. This cutting edge tech uses large-scale LED backdrops and camera tracking tied to 3D rendering software to create the illusion of a subject in a virtual environment. Host Blake St. Onge, Managing Principal of Cresa's Portland office, is joined by Perry Loveridge, CEO of Picture This Production. Perry shares how in camera VFX/ XR production is the exciting new ability to shoot anywhere, any time and at any scale in a s business, Portland, corporate real estate, HR, recruiting No 24 24 The Future of Work is Agile and Decentralized with Amina Moreau, Founder of Radious full aeb7ca94-4034-40b9-a78b-c3de63777eba https://share.transistor.fm/s/25ab5bc6 Thu, 16 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0700 Cresa Portland Cresa Portland 2468 Amina Moreau, CEO and Founder of Radious.pro, joins host Blake St. Onge, Managing Principal of Cresa Portland, on the podcast to discuss the benefits of work becoming decentralized. Amina Moreau, CEO and Founder of Radious.pro, joins host Blake St. Onge, Managing Principal of Cresa Portland, on the podcast to discuss the benefits of work becoming decentralized. business, Portland, corporate real estate, HR, recruiting No 23 23 How Brandlive is Helping Shape the Future of Work With More Engaging, Interactive Meetings full ed16a2b7-5017-431c-938d-466750ef3ede https://share.transistor.fm/s/88393e1d Thu, 19 May 2022 06:00:00 -0700 Cresa Portland Cresa Portland 2381 Sam Kolbert-Hyle, CEO of Brandlive, joins Blake St. Onge, Managing Principal of Cresa, on the podcast to discuss how Brandlive's platform is helping some of the largest companies in the world shape the future of work. Learn more about Brandlive at https://www.brandlive.com/ Sam Kolbert-Hyle, CEO of Brandlive, joins Blake St. Onge, Managing Principal of Cresa, on the podcast to discuss how Brandlive's platform is helping some of the largest companies in the world shape the future of work. Learn more about Brandlive at https:/ business, Portland, corporate real estate, HR, recruiting No 22 22 How Puppet is Building a Values-Driven Global Company with a People-First Perspective full 32804311-c58b-4e0a-b59a-ec431103b5ad https://share.transistor.fm/s/6242df44 Tue, 12 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0700 Cresa Portland Cresa Portland 1738 Katie Abbott, General Counsel for Puppet, joins host Blake St. Onge, Managing Principal for Cresa's Portland office, to discuss how Puppet is taking a people first approach to building an engaged, global company. Katie Abbott, General Counsel for Puppet, joins host Blake St. Onge, Managing Principal for Cresa's Portland office, to discuss how Puppet is taking a people first approach to building an engaged, global company. business, Portland, corporate real estate, HR, recruiting No 21 21 Monique Claiborne, CEO of Greater Portland Inc., On How Downtown Portland Will Evolve For The New World of Work full a7e52175-9405-441d-83b8-ca02e635ff04 https://share.transistor.fm/s/478ecddb Thu, 24 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0700 Cresa Portland Cresa Portland 1791 Monique Claiborne, CEO of Greater Portland Inc. (GPI), joins host Blake St. Onge, Managing Principal for Cresa, on the Think Beyond Space Podcast to discuss the mission of GPI and how the downtowns of the future will integrate the new world of work. Monique Claiborne, CEO of Greater Portland Inc. (GPI), joins host Blake St. Onge, Managing Principal for Cresa, on the Think Beyond Space Podcast to discuss the mission of GPI and how the downtowns of the future will integrate the new world of work. business, Portland, corporate real estate, HR, recruiting No 20 20 How RealWear is Empowering Frontline Workers with Human Centered Technology full b887a1eb-a8c7-4a1d-9cb7-bdc11d9e5437 https://share.transistor.fm/s/983d2f38 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0800 Cresa Portland Cresa Portland 1573 Andrew Chrostowski, CEO & Chairman of RealWear, joins host Blake St. Onge, Managing Principal for Cresa Portland, on the Think Beyond Space podcast to discuss transforming the work of frontline employees with RealWear's innovative wearable solutions. Andrew Chrostowski, CEO & Chairman of RealWear, joins host Blake St. Onge, Managing Principal for Cresa Portland, on the Think Beyond Space podcast to discuss transforming the work of frontline employees with RealWear's innovative wearable solutions. business, Portland, corporate real estate, HR, recruiting No 19 19 How Banfield Pet Hospital is Innovating to Deliver a Better World for Pets full b3e97ad8-b38e-4c22-b7d8-96a38720cf53 https://share.transistor.fm/s/97a5ab79 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 07:00:00 -0800 Cresa Portland Cresa Portland 2144 Mony Iyer, Chief Operating Officer for Banfield Pet Hospital, joins host Blake St. Onge, Managing Principal for Cresa, to discuss how Banfield is leading the way in pet care innovation. Mony Iyer, Chief Operating Officer for Banfield Pet Hospital, joins host Blake St. Onge, Managing Principal for Cresa, to discuss how Banfield is leading the way in pet care innovation. business, Portland, corporate real estate, HR, recruiting No 17 17 Thank You & A Preview of Season 3 full 6b4f7124-e33f-411d-bd06-43d3fa6c19b6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f9121b02 Thu, 30 Dec 2021 07:00:00 -0800 Cresa Portland Cresa Portland 84 That's a wrap on season 2 of the Think Beyond Space Podcast! Host Blake St. Onge from Cresa gives a preview of next season and wishes all our listeners a great holiday season. That's a wrap on season 2 of the Think Beyond Space Podcast! Host Blake St. Onge from Cresa gives a preview of next season and wishes all our listeners a great holiday season. business, Portland, corporate real estate, HR, recruiting No 18 18 Everything Can Change: How AAA Pivoted to Create a Flexible Workplace full 6832ea6f-4622-4a64-93c5-6ecf1f7f40a4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/66dae58a Thu, 16 Dec 2021 07:00:00 -0800 Cresa Portland Cresa Portland 1571 Marisa Hodes, Vice President of Human Resources for AAA of Oregon/Idaho, joins Cresa's Blake St. Onge to discuss how they pivoted to create a flexible workplace across their multi-function team. Marisa Hodes, Vice President of Human Resources for AAA of Oregon/Idaho, joins Cresa's Blake St. Onge to discuss how they pivoted to create a flexible workplace across their multi-function team. business, Portland, corporate real estate, HR, recruiting No 16 16 Creating a Culture of Approachability for an Engaged Workforce with Stephanie Richmond, SVP of HR for Papa Murphy's full 51123731-d5c7-405f-9fcc-eea77ebe185f https://share.transistor.fm/s/779816e9 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 07:51:10 -0800 Cresa Portland Cresa Portland 1578 Stephanie Richmond, Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Papa Murphy's International, sits down with Cresa's Blake St. Onge for episode 5 of season 2. Stephanie discusses her career journey and how Papa Murphy's has implemented employee communication programs for a more engaged workforce. Stephanie Richmond, Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Papa Murphy's International, sits down with Cresa's Blake St. Onge for episode 5 of season 2. Stephanie discusses her career journey and how Papa Murphy's has implemented employee communicat business, Portland, corporate real estate, HR, recruiting No 15 15 From Startup to IPO, Growth Mindset with Absci CFO full 245178f9-37a2-4645-ad1f-9185315e2fa5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e82477f7 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 07:54:18 -0800 Cresa Portland Cresa Portland 1795 On this episode Blake welcomes Greg Schiffman, Chief Financial Officer for Absci, the drug and target discovery company harnessing deep learning AI and synthetic biology to expand the therapeutic potential of proteins. Greg discusses his career journey, the exciting growth from startup to IPO, and how SW Washington and Portland are positioned well to become a biotech hub. On this episode Blake welcomes Greg Schiffman, Chief Financial Officer for Absci, the drug and target discovery company harnessing deep learning AI and synthetic biology to expand the therapeutic potential of proteins. Greg discusses his career journey, t business, Portland, corporate real estate, HR, recruiting No 14 14 Adapting to Changing Space Needs at Home and Work with Bob Hestand of Neil Kelly Company full ed81b05f-6ce4-43ef-9620-d1d922900be9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8a69ee9d Thu, 04 Nov 2021 08:25:52 -0700 Cresa Portland Cresa Portland 1368 Bob Hestand is the Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief Information Officer for Neil Kelly Company, the largest design/build and remodel company in the Northwest Learn more at https://www.neilkelly.com/ Bob Hestand is the Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief Information Officer for Neil Kelly Company, the largest design/build and remodel company in the Northwest Learn more at https://www.neilkelly.com/ business, Portland, corporate real estate, HR, recruiting No 13 13 How De La Salle North Catholic High School’s Unique Corporate Work Study Program Serves Student and Community full 2286b3fe-99f5-42c4-bca5-bdc847f2fb06 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b1ebd1fe Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:51:36 -0700 Cresa Portland Cresa Portland 1657 Oscar Leong is the President of De La Salle North Catholic High School. In this episode Oscar discusses De La Salle's innovative corporate work study program that provides tremendous opportunity for economically disadvantaged students to get a college-prep education, while at the same time providing a diverse, motivated, enthusiastic entry level work force. Oscar Leong is the President of De La Salle North Catholic High School. In this episode Oscar discusses De La Salle's innovative corporate work study program that provides tremendous opportunity for economically disadvantaged students to get a college-pre business, Portland, corporate real estate, HR, recruiting No 12 12 How Yakima Got Creative During the Pandemic to Thrive full 6256b2c6-6672-442e-9c48-a88c50a0cecd https://share.transistor.fm/s/c00880bb Thu, 07 Oct 2021 08:14:28 -0700 Cresa Portland Cresa Portland 1680 Joel Grabenstein, Vice President of Sales, Brand, and Product Management for Yakima products, joins host Blake St. Onge on the season 2 premiere of the podcast. Joel shares how Yakima has overcome the challenges of the pandemic, including constraints on the supply chain, to grow their business, and how they are ensuring a culture of flexibility and trust for their teams. Joel Grabenstein, Vice President of Sales, Brand, and Product Management for Yakima products, joins host Blake St. Onge on the season 2 premiere of the podcast. Joel shares how Yakima has overcome the challenges of the pandemic, including constraints on t business, Portland, corporate real estate, HR, recruiting No 11 11 Thank You & Season 2 Coming in October full bf86d9d6-827e-478e-9526-4d3db047921b https://share.transistor.fm/s/e16bcd61 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 08:41:07 -0700 Cresa Portland Cresa Portland 60 Thank you for listening to the inaugural season of the podcast! Season 2 of the Think Beyond Space | PDX Workplace Insider podcast coming in October. Thank you for listening to the inaugural season of the podcast! Season 2 of the Think Beyond Space | PDX Workplace Insider podcast coming in October. business, Portland, corporate real estate, HR, recruiting No 10 10 Portland Office Trends & Opportunities in the New Workplace full 807958b2-85d7-49c2-b21e-ff6404412634 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d0e2b487 Thu, 05 Aug 2021 07:12:49 -0700 Cresa Portland Cresa Portland 1756 Sean Connors is a Senior Advisor for Cresa Portland. In this episode, host Blake St. Onge and Sean discuss the current state of the Portland office market, and opportunities for companies in the new workplace. Sean Connors is a Senior Advisor for Cresa Portland. In this episode, host Blake St. Onge and Sean discuss the current state of the Portland office market, and opportunities for companies in the new workplace. business, Portland, corporate real estate, HR, recruiting No 9 9 How a Culture Rooted in Philanthropy Supports Employees through Uncertainty with Bob Speltz of The Standard full 776db2d1-96c3-4ee2-a94f-a01456aa3fcf https://share.transistor.fm/s/d7cf09f6 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0700 Cresa Portland Cresa Portland 1836 Bob Speltz is the Senior Director of Community Relations for The Standard. In this episode, host Blake St. Onge sits down with Bob to learn how The Standard's deep roots in Portland and their culture of philanthropy helped them support their 3,000 employees the past 15 months. Bob Speltz is the Senior Director of Community Relations for The Standard. In this episode, host Blake St. Onge sits down with Bob to learn how The Standard's deep roots in Portland and their culture of philanthropy helped them support their 3,000 employe business, Portland, corporate real estate, HR, recruiting No 8 8 Evolving to a Hybrid Workplace with Colleen Murray, Director of Operations for Perkins & Co full 10b8202b-ca03-484e-a5af-0e2b2def5ce2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a597404a Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:57:28 -0700 Cresa Portland Cresa Portland 2471 Colleen Murray is a shareholder and the Director of Operations for Perkins & Co, on this episode host Blake St. Onge talks with Colleen about how they are evolving their workplace to a hybrid model to ensure they meet the needs of all employees. Colleen Murray is a shareholder and the Director of Operations for Perkins & Co, on this episode host Blake St. Onge talks with Colleen about how they are evolving their workplace to a hybrid model to ensure they meet the needs of all employees. business, Portland, corporate real estate, HR, recruiting No 7 7 Supporting growth, and onboarding during uncertainty with Jackie Dunckley, Chief Talent Officer for OnPoint Community Credit Union full 6d819789-ee26-42dd-8450-3c2e3f2a1779 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c42e9169 Fri, 11 Jun 2021 09:52:14 -0700 Cresa Portland Cresa Portland 1627 Jackie Dunckley is the Chief Talent Officer for Portland based OnPoint Community Credit Union. Jackie Dunckley is the Chief Talent Officer for Portland based OnPoint Community Credit Union. business, Portland, corporate real estate, HR, recruiting No 6 6 Kristen Zervis, VP of Talent & Culture for LegitScript, on Why to Create an Engaging, Inclusive Hybrid Workplace full 77ca364c-c2ea-4753-834e-7faa7384fc45 https://share.transistor.fm/s/54480682 Thu, 27 May 2021 08:27:25 -0700 Cresa Portland Cresa Portland 2104 Kristen Zervis is the Vice President of Talent & Culture for LegitScript, a Portland based company that helps organizations of all sizes help keep their services legal and safe. In this episode, Kristen talks with host Blake St. Onge about why they are creating an engaging, inclusive workplace. Kristen Zervis is the Vice President of Talent & Culture for LegitScript, a Portland based company that helps organizations of all sizes help keep their services legal and safe. In this episode, Kristen talks with host Blake St. Onge about why they ar business, Portland, corporate real estate, HR, recruiting No 5 5 Doreen Barnhouse, EVP of Operations for The Partners Group, on Employee Communications During Uncertainty & Building a Resilient Workforce full 362eb8f8-d29f-4b16-8e4a-a6a948191b4d https://share.transistor.fm/s/1f593a68 Thu, 13 May 2021 08:16:34 -0700 Cresa Portland Cresa Portland 1958 Doreen Barnhouse is the Executive Vice President for The Partners Group, one of the 100 largest insurance brokerage firms in the US. Doreen Barnhouse is the Executive Vice President for The Partners Group, one of the 100 largest insurance brokerage firms in the US. business, Portland, corporate real estate, HR, recruiting No 4 4 Andrea Herron, Head of People for WebMD, on the Evolution of Employee Wellness full 2b0d5e5e-a1ce-43de-b91d-600e98d90bee https://share.transistor.fm/s/1906834b Thu, 29 Apr 2021 08:32:02 -0700 Cresa Portland Cresa Portland 1780 Andrea Herron is the Head of People for WebMD Health Services and the host of the HR Scoop, a podcast that explores the world of unique employee benefits. Listen to the HR Scoop at https://www.webmdhealthservices.com/podcasts/ Andrea Herron is the Head of People for WebMD Health Services and the host of the HR Scoop, a podcast that explores the world of unique employee benefits. Listen to the HR Scoop at https://www.webmdhealthservices.com/podcasts/ business, Portland, corporate real estate, HR, recruiting No 3 3 Jim Gossett, Director of Real Estate for Legacy Health, on Utilizing Office Space to Create Community full 7b6a5a76-6642-4e26-b830-f706688b6ac0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9d094e09 Thu, 15 Apr 2021 08:35:17 -0700 Cresa Portland Cresa Portland 2272 Jim Gossett is the Director or Real Estate & Property Management for Legacy Health. Jim Gossett is the Director or Real Estate & Property Management for Legacy Health. business, Portland, corporate real estate, HR, recruiting No 2 2 Emily Culligan from the OHSU Foundation on Embracing Change Through Transparency full 5e2837ab-a4b6-4713-80ea-5bb5ace78eda https://share.transistor.fm/s/b8172c38 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 22:00:00 -0700 Cresa Portland Cresa Portland 2688 Emily Culligan is the Senior Director of Human Resources for the Oregon Health & Science University foundation. With more than $1.5 billion in assets, the OHSU foundation is one of the largest public university foundations in the Northwest. Emily Culligan is the Senior Director of Human Resources for the Oregon Health & Science University foundation. With more than $1.5 billion in assets, the OHSU foundation is one of the largest public university foundations in the Northwest. business, Portland, corporate real estate, HR, recruiting No 1 1 Sheila Murty, EVP of People & Culture at Tillamook on Purpose, Connection and Shared Values full a104e2cc-d2de-4932-9956-fceda4c7f646 https://share.transistor.fm/s/621582d6 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 20:19:16 -0700 Cresa Portland Cresa Portland 2447 Sheila Murty is the Executive Vice President of People & Culture for Tillamook County Creamery Association. Sheila Murty is the Executive Vice President of People & Culture for Tillamook County Creamery Association. business, Portland, corporate real estate, HR, recruiting No 1 1 Introducing Think Beyond Space | The PDX Workplace Insider Podcast trailer b334d98f-195b-4324-8848-035dba79cccf https://share.transistor.fm/s/578fde8d Fri, 12 Feb 2021 07:48:28 -0800 Cresa Portland Cresa Portland 44 An introduction to Think Beyond Space | The PDX Workplace Insider Podcast powered by Cresa Portland. An introduction to Think Beyond Space | The PDX Workplace Insider Podcast powered by Cresa Portland. business, Portland, corporate real estate, HR, recruiting No