AAMVAcast

In this episode, we speak with Lt. Colonel Barry Bratt from the Colorado State Patrol about his career and contributions to AAMVA as he prepares for retirement. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey and Chelsey Hadwin Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Chrissy Nizer and Negash Assefa from the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration about their new app that allows businesses to verify mobile driver’s licenses and physical IDs using only a smartphone. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Matt Halstead, Senior Investigator for the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles and recipient of AAMVA's Fraud Prevention and Detection: Investigations Individual Award, about the odometer fraud investigation that uncovered a multi-state scheme and led to lasting improvements in fraud prevention. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kay...

In this episode, we speak with Mike McCaskill, AAMVA’s Vice President of Identity Management Programs & Services, about the new Task Force 7 podcast about the implementation of verifiable credentials using the International Standards in Electronic Identity and Mobile Driver Licenses.   Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, AAMVA President and CEO Ian Grossman recaps the May 2026 Board of Directors meeting, highlighting key discussions, program updates, and priorities impacting the motor vehicle and law enforcement community. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Tonya Laney, Director of the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles, about Nevada’s new online reporting tool that allows residents to report motor vehicles operating with expired, invalid, or no registration, including vehicles with illegal out-of-state plates.    Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Caroline Cash, Chief Communications Officer for the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), about new analysis on drowsy driving, the challenges of measuring fatigued driving crashes, and ongoing efforts to improve roadway safety awareness. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Jessi Ross, AAMVA’s Driver Programs and Services Program Director, and Paul Steier, AAMVA’s Vice President of Law Enforcement Programs and Services, about the impacts on licensing and roadside enforcement with the expected influx of non-U.S. and non-Canadian drivers on American roadways during the FIFA World Cup.    Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelse...

In this episode, we speak with Josh Gifford, Fraud Program Manager at the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, about how they’re using body cams to help fight fraud in the CDL testing process. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Charles Norman, Registrar of Motor Vehicles for the Ohio BMV, about the state’s ID R Kids campaign, Ohio’s efforts to promote child ID cards, and how state-issued identification can provide an added layer of safety and preparedness for children and families. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Colleen Ogilvie, Registrar of the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, about MA’s updated disability placards and their transition back to in-person driver’s education. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Lisa McClellan, Administrator of the Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles, about the state’s decision to eliminate license plate registration stickers and the rollout of new tools like the Abandoned Vehicle Portal to improve efficiency and customer service. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Veronica Bowie, Branch Chief of the Driver Safety Branch at the California Department of Motor Vehicles, about California’s new Forwarded Actions for Speeding Tickets (FAST) pilot program to take drivers caught going over 100 MPH off the road faster. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Corrie Thompson, Director of the Enforcement Division at the Texas DMV, about Texas’ move to metal plates and the impact on fraud prevention and vehicle registration. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with John Marasco, Director of the New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles, about the role of emergency preparedness in DMV operations and how training, coordination, and planning help ensure continuity of services. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Kevin Garvey, Commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, to recap his presentation from the Workshop & Law Institute on internal fraud and to discuss what Indiana’s doing to mitigate the risk.   Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Stephen Madrak, Director of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles at the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, and Jennifer Ridolfi, AAMVA’s Program Manager of Vehicle Programs & Strategic Operations, about AAMVA’s new Vehicle Title, Registration, and Records Management Working Group. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music...

In this episode, we speak with Jeff Martin, Chief Executive Officer of the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association, about our shared challenges and initiatives in this partner spotlight. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Darcy Doty, AAMVA’s Vice President of MVA Operations & Customer Experience, about the new Employee Safety and Security Working Group and the resources they are currently working on. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Amy Anthony, Director of the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles, about the active shooter incident in Wilmington. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Paul Steier, Vice President of Law Enforcement Programs and Services at AAMVA, about best practices for imported vehicle policies, including jurisdictional challenges, federal compliance considerations, and key recommendations from AAMVA’s January 2026 guidance. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Collin Mooney, Executive Director of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, about commercial motor vehicle safety and enforcement technology, including CVSA's Level VIII electronic inspection and autonomous vehicle inspection. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, AAMVA President and CEO Ian Grossman gives a recap of what was discussed at the most recent meeting of the AAMVA International Board of Directors.  Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Todd Feltman, Chair of the Insurance Industry Committee on Motor Vehicle Administration (IICMVA), and Shawn Goff, President of MV Solutions, about insurance verification programs, why jurisdictions use them, and how states implement these systems differently to support compliance and public safety. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayl...

In this episode, we speak with Cathy Chase, President of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, about the organization’s mission to advance lifesaving traffic safety laws and the release of its 2026 Roadmap to Safety Report. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur