Sargent: On Track Podcast

Runaway inflation in general and extreme volatility at the gas pumps -- and Sargent's response to both -- are the subjects of a talk with Tasha, Eric and Herb in this very important episode for our employee-owners.  Safety Specialist Arthur Herbest joins in for the bi-weekly safety topic; just a small smattering of shout-outs, and Price is Right  on a set of tires for a 35-ton articulated tru...

On our 100th episode, COO Eric Ritchie invites Chief Estimator Pat Dubay on (he'd been BEGGING to join!) and they talk about all things estimating.  Herb joins in with some history talk from Herb E.'s 1959 and 1969 journals, Price is Right, Shout-outs! Enjoy! If you liked this week’s episode and are interested in becoming an Employee-Owner at Sargent, please visit our careers page on the...

Cam joins Herb in Spacious Podcast Studio A to discuss overarching philosophies on safety , how Cam's department fits in with the operations of the company, and what we think it takes to keep our employees and their equipment safe from harm.  Shout-outs, Price is Right.    Thanks for listening! If you liked this week’s episode and are interested in becoming an Employee-Owner at Sargent, pleas...

The Workforce Advancement Team is busy this winter, and Kevin, Pete and Kendall sit in to discuss what's been going on, what's planned, and some philosophy around Workforce Advancement.  Also, a smattering of shout-outs and ONE Winner on the Price is Right! If you liked this week’s episode and are interested in becoming an Employee-Owner at Sargent, please visit our careers page on the S...

Herb and his wife, Tristine, are the 2022 campaign chairs for United Way and its CEO, Shirar Patterson stops in to THANK YOU ALL for your incredible generosity; a few Shout-outs; Several SPOT-ON winners of the Price is Right for the Thew Double-ought Shovel! If you liked this week’s episode and are interested in becoming an Employee-Owner at Sargent, please visit our careers page on the Sargent we...

Herb talks with Business Development Director Glenn Adams about his many roles with the company, what's changed, and what's coming up; Lots of shout-outs (thank you!); Important Wellsteps announcement! If you liked this week’s episode and are interested in becoming an Employee-Owner at Sargent, please visit our careers page on the Sargent website. https://sargent.us/apply/ If you have an...

Herb is solo today in Podcast Studio B -- Responding to several requests for more historical content, Herb shares a draft foreward for the book about Herbert E. Sargent -- "Moving the Earth".  Add in a couple shout-outs, the Price is Right for the McCloskey J50 Track Jaw Crusher, and a couple important announcements. If you liked this week’s episode and are interested in becoming an Empl...

Kevin Gordon, Pete Parizo and Kendall Bickford took over Spacious Podcast Studio A this week to bring you all up to speed on what Sargent is doing on the workforce advancement front; Cam is in to discuss safety and the Supreme Court's stay (rejection) of OSHA's Emergency Temporary  Standard requiring vaccines or testing for companies with more than 100 employees; Shout-outs; and a few an...

We've mixed things up a little this week based on some podcast survey results requesting some of the company's historical achievements.  I dug through Herb E.'s 1957 New Year's journal and found some good morsels!  Also, Tim Richards is in to talk about equipment philosophies past and present as well as acquisitions planned for 2022.   Shout-outs are few, and there's no Pr...

Tasha and Eric join Herb to discuss Sargent's 2021 Strategic Plan with some context to 2018's Strategic Plan, and Safety Director Cam Haggar comes in to update us on the Vaccine Mandate's first deadline -- January 10th -- when we have to report everyone's COVID vaccination status and proof thereof.  YOU SHOULD KNOW there are still legal challenges to the mandate and its eventua...

“How about we create a place that’s high on trust, high on investing in people, and then we leverage the heck out of that?” ~ Wally Adamchik AMEN! Herb has Workforce Advancement's Pete Parizo on with Wally Adamchik from Firestarter Speaking and Consulting who discusses his philosophies on training, leadership leveraging those in conjunction with our amazing talent.  While Wally's trainin...

We continue our season recap with our other three regional operations managers, Jim Braley, Sean Milligan, and Justin Porter. We remain Herb-less this week, so Communications Director Emily Tadlock and COO Eric Ritchie hold down the podcast with a somewhat longer than normal episode that's packed full of shoutouts and kudos to several employee-owners. Amy Somes asomes@sargent.us Kim Ryan krya...

Herb allowed Communications Director Emily Tadlock and COO Eric Ritchie to run things solo this week. Tim LePage and Doug Morrison joined the podcast to talk about all the work that's gone on in their regions this year and where we stand in closing things out and looking on to next year. We've got a safety topic with Cam Haggar, Price-Is-Right and Shoutouts!  If you liked this week’s epi...

PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAILS FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR HEALTH BENEFITS. Sargent's Group Benefits Plan is changing this year. Staff have been working diligently to work out a plan that is beneficial for our employee-owners and we finally have it!  Join us via Zoom on one of the following dates for the Sargent Benefits Workshop: Wednesday, December 1st at 6 p.m.: https://zoom.us/j/99...

Kevin Gordon, Kendall Bickford, and Pete Parizo join Herb & Emily to discuss the ever evolving and growing Workforce Development/Advancement programs taking place at Sargent.  Plus, Sargent's Group Benefits Plan is changing this year. Staff have been working diligently to work out a plan that is beneficial for our employee-owners and we finally have it!  Join us via Zoom on one of the fol...

CFO Tasha Gardner and COO Eric Ritchie join Herb and Emily in Podcast Studio A to talk about the season and what's going on at Sargent. Plus the Profit-Sharing bonus is announced!!  Virtual Benefits Workshop: Dec. 1 & Dec. 5 More information to come - please keep an eye out!!  If you liked this week’s episode and are interested in becoming an Employee-Owner at Sargent, please visit our ca...

On this special Veterans Day episode of On Track Podcast, Active Duty National Guardsman Jeff Shock joins Herb and Emily all the way from Africa. Plus,  Veteran Gary Rollins stops by the studio & Veteran Jeff Marsh joins us by telephone from the Mid-Atlantic to talk about their military careers as well as their time at Sargent.  We want to take the time to thank all of our service men and wome...

It's National Project Management Day, so we thought we'd celebrate by inviting a few of our Project Managers on to the podcast. Cody Jean and Scott Bartlett join Herb and Emily to talk about their career. Plus we announce this year's ESOP Contest Winners!! And as always, there's also a Price-Is-Right winner!  Amy Somes: asomes@sargent.us If you liked this week’s episode and are...

Sargent Field Engineer Alex Hardy hops on the podcast to discuss employee ownership. Plus, from outside the company, Foreman Virgil Bradbury from Emery Sapp & Sons join in to talk about his company's 20+ years as an ESOP and what it means to him. Amy Somes has another ESOP Vocabulary word for us this week. As always, there's a Price-Is-Right winner...is it you? Listen in!!  If you li...

Foreman Dan McCall hops on the podcast with Herb & Emily to continue our talks on employee ownership for National ESOP Month. We've got a Price-Is-Right winner, plus Herb announces a random Newton Grindle Award winner in our shoutouts. Listen in to this week's episode!  If you liked this week’s episode and are interested in becoming an Employee-Owner at Sargent, please visit our care...

Operator Devin Beane joins Herb and Emily in Studio A to talk about the ESOP. Amy Somes is in to talk about how our ESOP account balances are determined. Plus we have a Price-Is-Right winner and a safety topic.  If you liked this week’s episode and are interested in becoming an Employee-Owner at Sargent, please visit our careers page on the Sargent website. https://sargent.us/apply/ If you have an...

Bryan Smart joins Herb and Emily from the Mid-Atlantic to talk ownership and what it means to him. Plus Amy Somes hops in to talk about ESOP distributions and what they are and who can collect them. As always we've got a safety topic, a Price-Is-Right winner, and shoutouts! Listen in!!  Amy Somes: asomes@sargent.us  If you liked this week’s episode and are interested in becoming an Employee-O...

CFO Tasha Gardner and COO Eric Ritchie join Herb to talk about how the season is shaping up so far. We're also kicking off National ESOP Month!!! We've got a FREE jacket coming your way along with a few other fun activities and contests! There's a new Price-Is-Right item this week and shoutouts. If you liked this week’s episode and are interested in becoming an Employee-Owner at Sar...

President of BuildWitt, Dan Briscoe, joins Herb and Emily for a pre-recorded interview since Herb is spending his week in Nashville with Dan and other from the BuildWitt team. Many got this week's Price-Is-Right correct - meaning you could be a winner! Listen to find out!  Still not registered for Wellable? Reach out to Amy Somes asomes@sargent.us to get signed up! If you liked this week’s ep...

What are the chances that THREE people win the Price-Is-Right? Well, judging by this week's outcome...we'd say the chances are pretty good! NH Project Manager Mason Lasselle joins us via phone to talk about coming to work for Sargent. Lots of COVID talk and what you can expect.  Questions about Wellable? Contact Amy Somes: asomes@sargent.us (207) 827-4435 Questions about updating your iP...