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Shawn Calkins

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Owner at Universal Surface Solutions
📍 Greater Scranton Area, United States

Shawn Calkins is the Owner of Universal Surface Solutions, a pavement maintenance company he founded out of necessity after the 2008 housing crisis. He combines his construction background with interpersonal skills from his Master of Social Work to grow the business, focusing on services from local asphalt sealcoating to nationwide warehouse striping.

During his time at Albright College, Shawn was active in athletics as a member of the varsity swim team and a participant in intramural sports. He values building a strong team culture and mentoring his employees, focusing on attitude and values over pure experience.

He built his successful company from the ground up after being unemployed, emphasizing grit and financial discipline.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Owner
Location
Greater Scranton Area, United States
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Entrepreneurial Grit
Started his company after facing unemployment during the 2008 housing crisis, demonstrating significant resilience and determination.
Financial Discipline
Employs a "profit-first" business strategy to manage cash flow and ensure long-term stability and growth, as discussed in a podcast interview.
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Career

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3-2011
Owner
Universal Surface Solutions
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Education
8-2006 - 5-2009
Master of Social Work - MSW
Marywood University
8-1999 - 5-2003
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Albright College
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