Public Works Podcast

Brandon is the GIS Coordinator for the City of Antioch in California. We chat about what GIS does for our communities and also his best practice of going to physically examine utilities to make sure the maps are correct. Brandon believes that the more communication between the city and residents makes for a better community. Give it a listen and remember to always thank your local Public Works Pro...

Matthew is an Engineer II for the city of Littleton in Colorado. Also Matthew is one of the coolest engineers on this side of the Nile River. We cover how he uses hobbies to keep in touch with his fellow engineering peer group. We also talk about what its like to volunteer for Engineering Without Borders. Give it a listen and if you see Matt on his mountain bike in the Rockies, tell him I say than...

Kimberly is the CIP City Engineer over Capital Projects for the City of Chandler in Arizona. We cover topics like emotional intelligence, shooting ranges and networking. She has been in the industry for 30+ years and shares what keeps her going. Give it a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professional.

Nitin is the Environmental and Operations Technology Manager for the City of Salem in Oregon. We talk about his background stemming from India to bringing his gifts, skills and talents to Salem. His curiosity is something that enables him to keep perfecting his craft as we see more and more technology throughout our cities. Nitin wants us all to get involved with our local cities to make the world...

Jason is the Public Works Director for the City of Baltimore. We chat about his ascent to becoming director and what his day-to-day looks like. We cover his personal and professional development activities to be successful at what he does. Give it a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Pro's.

Jason is the Director of Water & Wastewater for the City of Dover in Delaware. We chat about his ascent from being the son of a municipal equipment operator to the position he is currently in. We cover what its like to work with Federal funds and also being flexible helps you be more successful in the public works field. Give it a listen and make sure you share this with a friend.

Gavin is the Public Works GIS & Asset Manager for the City of Hillsboro in Oregon. We cover everything GIS and asset management and also theorize natural disasters. We cover what the GIS can do and how to on-board your new GIS employees. Give it a listen and remember to thank your local public worker.

Allison is a Engineer for the city of Pittsfield and transitioning to the city of Westfield. Just imagine your fav Sunday School teacher, bringing her passion to the engineering field, thats Allison. We chat about what her transition will look like upon departure and arrival, also we cover why everyone needs to stay humble in the public works field. Give it a listen and remember to thank your loca...

Bill is the Director of Richland County Utilities in South Carolina. We chat about his transition to the private industry to the public sector and also we cover his famous Facebook group of where people share photos of manholes around the world. Give it a listen and be sure the thank your local public workers.

Marty is a Government Affairs Manager with the American Public Works Association. We cover what it’s like to be a lobbyist, his professional development process and how he constructs his day to serve the public better. Marty is APWA’s Government Affairs team lead on Emergency Management issues, which includes cybersecurity and homeland security matters impacting public works and doing all he can t...

Justine is the MS-4 Coordinator in the Storm Water Division in the City of Vineyard Utah. We chat about her journey from traveling the country to eventually falling in love with the State of Utah. You can hear her passion for conservation in this episode so give it a listen and make sure you thank your local public worker.

Sarah is the Fleet and Facilities manager for the City of Moline Illinois. We chat about her journey to the position she is in, what its like to be a woman in her field and how she keeps a level head during these troubling times. Asking the hard questions is one thing she attributes to some of her success. Give it a listen and always remember to thank your local public worker.

Alex is City Engineer of Papillion Nebraska. We chat about his city's annexation process, his tactics for staying positive and his journey to his current position. Give it a listen and always remember to thank your local public worker.

Mahanth is the Director of Fleets for the City of Madison in Wisconsin. We cover a lot of topics in this episode: Foreign Policy, India, 9-11, bio-diesel and more. We cover how his journey from Malaysia to his current position in Madison. Give it a listen and make sure you thank your local public workers.

Randy is a Mayor, a Crossfit Owner and a Coffee Connoisseur, he is also the Public Works Operations Manager for the City of Fairview in Oregon. We chat about his 21 year journey to how he got to the position he is in and what his day-to-day looks like. Give the show a listen and always thank your local public worker.

Hye Jin Lee is the Public Works Director of the City of Fountain Valley in California. We cover how her passion helping under-privileged nations stemmed from her upbringing. We chat about her journey from moving around the country to where she is at today. Check out this episode and be sure to thank your local public worker.

Tony is the Director of Utilities for the city of Moline Illinois. We chat about how his background in football has helped him get to where he is at today. Tony is a huge proponent of Teaching to better understand a concept. Always make sure to thank your local public worker.

Daniel is the Public Works Director for the City of Lakeland in Tennessee. We talk about how his 27years of experience has helped him use more empathy in his public service. Daniel wants us all to "Make Life Flow." Give the show a listen and share with a friend.

Tanya is the Water Senior Marketing Specialist at Kimley-Horn. We chat about how her passion for teaching has opened doors for her in the engineering space. We also cover tips and tactics for those who are new to the industry to excel. Give it a listen and always remember to thank your local public worker

Jeffrey is one of our beloved retired Public Works professionals. We talk about Traffic Technology, what he's been up to since retirement and also what he does with American Public Works Association. Give the show a listen and remember to always thank your local public worker. Find more about Jeff at http://jeffreyakramer.com/

Devon is the Director of Infrastructure for the City of Dawson Creek. Devon and I chat about his WHY for doing what he does. His passion shows in this interview and you learn a great bit about Devons path to where he is in Dawson Creek. Give it a listen and make sure you thank your local public workers.

Kasey is the Urban Forester for the City of Knoxville in Tennessee. As an alternate from Christchurch New Zealand, Kasey has grown deep roots in the Knoxville community. We chat about how trees are assets and should be treated as such. We also cover how diversity is key in communities and in our tree selection. The social benefits of trees interest Kasey so if you have some testimonials on how tre...

Katie is the Senior Communications Strategist for Woodard & Curran. She is also a children's book author. Which makes her the coolest person on this side of the universe. We chat about what her position does and some ways to get good communication overall. Public trust is something that is earned and not given, and Katie is a shining star in the trust department. Give the show a listen and share w...

Chista is the Procurement/Contract Manager for the City of Woodinville in Washington State. Chista is the coolest person to talk to in regards to procurement. We talk about how to write the best and worst bid and how the bid process has changed over the years. Give the show a listen and make sure to thank your local public workers

Esther is the Management Analyst for the Transportation Department of Public Works at the City of Carlsbad CA. We cover her path from being a Taiwanese immigrant to how she got in her current position. We cover her unorthodox way of keep track of whats new in the industry. Give it a listen and share this with someone who may need to hear the story.