Between the Levees

In this episode of Between the Levees, Terence Gomez joins me for a chat.  We discuss the usual round of questions to learn more about an illustrious career that developed alongside the industry in the New Orleans area, his family, an eventual retirement, and the temporary peace he finds on the local fairways and greens.

In this episode of Between the Levees, I'm joined by Jeff Kindl, the recently retired VP of Gulf Operations for ACBL.  I worked with him following ACBL's acquisition of AEP from early 2016 to mid 2018.  We discuss his entrance into the maritime industry, the development of a busy career, his family, and plans for a few more rounds of golf.

For this special episode of Between the Levees, I sit down with Captain Mike "Beaver" Burkhart.  We discuss the highs and lows of his life, his journey into the marine industry, and a decades-long passion project that continues to this day. Special Thanks to Dianne C. for the recommendation, and to friend of the show, Turbo Hughes, for helping make the connection.

I'm joined for this episode by Denny Palmer, now a Port Captain bouncing between New Orleans and Houston.  We met at AEP when I first joined the industry back in mid-2015.  Our career paths diverged considerably thereafter once we'd each parted ways with ACBL, but it was great catching up with him today about life since we'd last shared a glass of scotch.  

I am joined once again by Mark Knoy on this special episode of Between the Levees.  He shares insights about the development of the industry over the last 50 years, the current state of affairs in barge transportation, and we chat briefly about his life since our last visit.

I am joined on this episode of Between the Levees by Ross Clark, Sales and Business Development Manager for Basin Fleeting.  We discuss his upbringing and family, and the development and future opportunities of the company.

I'm joined for this episode of Between the Levees by Mark Murphy, an associate I met during the transition from AEP to ACBL back in early 2016.  We discuss his expansive resume across a few decades, and his love for the industry and the personnel that make it happen.

In this episode, I am joined my Lieutenant Tim Veach of the United States Coast Guard.  He and I met at the VTS Station in Morgan City in early 2019.  I'd fallen out of touch with him as his career took him back toward home, but as he approaches retirement from a 20 year military service, we chat about his life and family, and the development of an exciting and fulfilling career.  L...

For another special episode of Between the Levees, I'm joined by Mr. John Roberts, current President and CEO of Ingram Barge Co.  We discuss in detail his career development from stepping foot on a barge with his father for the first time at 10 years of age up to and through today.

In this episode, I sit down with Captain Joe O'Gwynn to discuss his life and career.

In this episode of Between the Levees, I'm joined by Steve Rauch, a retired salesman and a dispatcher at heart.  His journey to retirement is worth the listen.

For episode 19 of Between the Levees, I sit down with Captain Mike Pugh for a quick chat about his life, career, and retirement.  

In this episode of the Between the Levees podcast, I sit down with Mr. Brian Haymon, CEO of Loadstar USA, and part of a family that helped change the course of industry history.

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In this special episode of Between the Levees, I'm joined by Orrin Ingram, Executive Management, Ingram Industries.  We discuss his upbringing in the family businesses, the ascent of his career, and what he's up to these days.   We're also featuring our sponsors, OH Ingram River-Aged Whiskey, and the Maritime Throwdown. https://ingramwhiskey.com https://seelbachs.com/search?q=ingram mari...

On this episode of the Between the Levees podcast, I am joined by Mark Knoy, a retired industry exec.  We discuss an ever-changing list of priorities over the course of the last 50 years, both professionally and personally.  

On episode 15 of Between the Levees, I am joined again by the River Legend, himself, Mr. Frank Morton.  We discuss a trip to Austria, an award ceremony held recently in Paducah, KY, and his message for the industry.

In a special episode of Between the Levees, I sit down with Mr. Randy Mayse.  His life and career took a fair number of twists and turns that are well worth chronicling in my relatively humble opinion.  He's enjoying retirement, and has a love for the maritime industry of which I've not often seen.

This episode is brought to you by our new sponsor, O.H. Ingram River Aged Whiskey.  I'm joined by Hank Ingram, CEO of Brownwater Spirits, LLC and the mind behind the whiskey venture.     For more information or to order your own bottle, please visit https://ingramwhiskey.com or https://seelbachs.com/search?q=ingram

In this episode of Between the Levees, I chat with Captain Angelo Tolbert from the M/V TOM CORNWELL.  We discuss his upbringing and early life, his children, a maritime career spanning nearly 3 decades, and his thoughts on the industry.

In this episode, I sit down with Kenny Brown to discuss his life, family, career development, and an industry initiative for which he is very passionate and proud.

For episode 10 of Between the Levees, I sit down with Frankie Chambliss, a retired towboat pilot whose licensed career spanned 42 years.  We discuss his childhood and early career, his jump into the towboat industry, and the wealth of experience and relationships he's developed over that time.

For episode 9 of Between the Levees, I sit down with Turbo Hughes, a career towboater that followed a professional journey right to where he is today, finding opportunities for growth and development at every bend, and always eager to work.

For this episode, I sit down with self-proclaimed "Boat Trash," Captain Coan Bueche from the M/V PORT ALLEN @ Capital Fleet in Baton Rouge, La.  We discuss his career in depth with a 5 year detour in the USCG, his family life, and his retirement plans.