One of the most sought-after thought leaders in the LBM industry today, Bradley has written 12 books and hosts The Construction Leadership Podcast. Having worked in lumberyards, trained as an apprentice carpenter, built more than 1,000 homes for a national builder, and consulted with commercial construction firms for more than a decade, Bradley has a unique perspective on how the industry builds—with, and often against, each other. Bradley was a quarterback at Eastern Illinois University, graduated from The University of Illinois with a degree in Spanish, and later earned his MBA with distinction. He lives near Dallas, Texas, with his wife and two sons.