Public Works Podcast

Aida is the Division Manager in Construction Services Division for the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Street Services in the City of Los Angeles. She started off as a Student Worker and kept rising through the ranks to where she is at today. We covered her 35year journey and some of the changes she had made to advance in her career. Giev the show a listen and remember to thank your local Pu...

Amber is the Director of Environmental Compliance in South Orange County Wastewater Authority in California. We cover topics like: Science and how it influences government policy decisions, her preferred running shoe and her path to get where she is in her career. We also go into why critical thinking skills are needed in her field and a few tips on how to know if beachwater is contaminated. Give...

Darren is the Director of Engineering for the City of Miramichi in New Brunswick Canada. Darren and I chat about some of the effects of Hurrican Ian, the importance of maintaining good relationships and why we should always be humble in what we do. Darren asks us all to be patient when about our communities in regards to city work. Give the show a listen and reember to thank your local Public Work...

Josh is the General Manager of New Truck Sales for RWC group in Phoenix Arizona. In this show we talk about all things Supply Chain. We also talk about his path to becoming a GM and what management is like during the current state of the trucking industry. Give the show a listen and if you need some help with intel or fleet management, reach out to Josh @ rwcgroup.com

Olivia is a Civil Engineer for the City of Richfield in Minnesota. We chat about her path from college to passing her Engineering exam to being where she is at today. Grit and General Project Management are a few traits that she believes keeps her at the top of her game. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your Local Public Works Professionals.

Greg is the City Manager for the City of La Mesa in California. We chat about what his position consists of and what transpired during the Covid lockdown. He describes himself as a "recovering engineer" and we take a dive into what the future looks like for cities from an engineering perspective. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Steve Shallenberger is the CEO of Rivotto and Ken Kuczwaj is the Global Sales Manager for Rivotto. Our conversations consists of the who, where, and why for Rivotto. We also cover its origin and how it is the perfect item for today. Go to https://www.rivotto.com/ for more information.

Nathan is the Materials Sales Rep II specializing in EZ Street Asphalt for Granite Construction. We chat about his path from wanting to be in the rodeo, attempting to be a fighter pilot, to the public sector and now on the private side of the industry. We cover how he has found success by using his passion for EZ Street in the municipal sector. Nathan wants us all to have Patience and Show Respect...

Sullivan is the Water and Irrigation manager for the City of Vineyard in Utah. We talk about his career path and how he got to the position he is currently in. Sullivan is a proponent for every Government worker to "enjoy being of service." Sully and I both a huge fans of trade magazines and using the quick reads to keep up with whats new and innovative in the Public Works field. Give it a listen...

Jason is the Director of the Department of Engineering for the City of Fishers in Indiana. We talk about all things Fishers and how the city is booming with new development. We cover the logistics of a new convention center being put in town and everything that involves prepping the community for its opening. Also we talk about using others mistakes and successes as examples to light our path. Mak...

Jenifer is the City Engineer for the City of Eugene Oregon. Jennifer is also a 4th generation engineer. She took the scenic route to being a engineer by going through Law School. We chat about how he unique path has given her a different perspective on how to be all that she can be. We also chat about how it is to be a woman in such a male-dominated industry. Give it a listen and remember to thank...

Rusty Nezat has been a Director of Nezat Training & Consulting Inc. since 1999, supplying training and consultation services to contractors and municipalities involved in sewer cleaning, inspection and rehabilitation processes. In this episode we talk about the origin of Nezat Consulting and his passion for safe and effective sewer cleaning and inspection. Give the show a listen and remember to th...

Randall is the City Engineer for Carson City Public Works in Nevada. We chat about how the educational system doesn't always cater to everyone and how he went from a salesman to a Engineer. We cover how his workload can consist of IIJA grant oversight to making sure government funding doesnt come with too many action items. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Profe...

John is the City Engineer for the City of Kenmore Washington. John can cook you a 9-Michelin star meal, tell you the difference between Venus and Mars and also explain how traffic lights and stop signs keep the community going. John is a huge proponent of getting people out of their comfort zone and always leaning on team-members for new wisdom. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your lo...

Britney is the Transportation Engineer for the City of Sandy Utah. Britney can play all the instruments and she has a hand in all 85 traffic signals in the City of Sandy. We chat about the future of traffic and also what got her in the position she is in today. Give it a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Eric is the Public Works Superintendent for the City of New Brighton. We chat about how he came from a family in Public Works to his time in the Army. Eric and i chat about today climate of Workforce Development and how he keeps up with what is new and innovative. Give it a listen and make sure to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Rob is the Street Maintenance Field Supervisor for the City of Encinitas in California. We chat about his unique entry into Public Works and his involvement with the MSA San Diego chapter. We also cover the importance of Soft Skills and his tactics for getting better monthly and annually at his craft. Give it a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Stephanie is the Regional and Inspection Sales Rep for Jack Doheny Company. We chat about all things Doheny and also about Roach tentacles in 4k. Stephanie has made her way through the ranks with years of hard work and utilizing her talents to move CWEA into new horizons. Give the episode a listen and with JDC a happy 50th anniversary.

Chris is the Public Works Manager for the City of West Kelowna in British Columbia. We chat about his transition from playing SimCity to actually being a Public Works Manager. We cover what APWA has done for him and why everyone entering the Public Works industry should join APWA. Servant Leadership is how he makes sure he reaches his teammates and he asks for patience and respect from our communi...

Grahame is the Emergency Services Director for the City of Thousand Oaks in California. He answers the question of "what is a Emergency Services Director and what do you do?" We also talk about his push for Virtual Emergency Operation Centers and what the concept is about. Grahame credits Toastmasters to his ability to speak effectively in high pressure situations. We also cover tools for Mental H...

David is the Manager of Roads & Traffic for the City of Nanaimo in British Columbia. We chat about his journey from private to public to private and now back to public. David is a huge proponent on communication and attests it to how he's been able to excel throughout his career. Also, being open to new ideas has helped David keep up with the ever-changing landscape of Public Works. Give it a list...

Mike is the publisher of "The Maintainer", the official magazine of the MSA (Maintenance Supervisors Association. We chat about his past career in the the Public Sector and we also cover his writing and publishing process. We talk about the future of MSA and the future of his Prized Publication. Make sure you get in touch with Mike and get a digital copy of The Maintainer.

Carmen is the Southwest Operations Manager for the Ardurra. We chat about what a consulting and engineering company like Ardurra does and how it helps our communities. Carmen is a big proponent of the mantra "Every drop counts." Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Daniel is the Public Works Superintendent for the City of Roeland Park in Kansas. We talk about his move from operating at a big city to supervising at a smaller city. Daniel lets us know that "Our best ability is our availability." Give it a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals. This show is Sponsored by Vitendo Training Solutions: The Leader in Public Works Workforc...

Shawn is the Lead Maintenance Worker for the City of Cupertino in California. Shawn and I chat about all things Signage. We go over his journey up the ranks in Public Works and a few things that may have kept him stagnant at times. Shawn is a networker and big on going to conferences to see whats innovative in the PW industry. Give it a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professi...