Sargent: On Track Podcast

Superintendents Jake Stevens, Keith Edgecomb, and Northern Maine Project Executive Brent Williams visit the Flywheel Studio remotely to discuss the challenges and biggest wins on their most recent projects. How do they deal with complex projects, and what can we learn from their experiences? Answers to those questions and more are on this episode of the On-Track Podcast! If you liked this week’s e...

Workforce Development Manager Pete Parizo is joined by Sargent Interns Jessie Kennedy and Lucas Towers in the Flywheel Studio to follow up on an episode they were on earlier this year! Back in May, they looked forward to getting the most out of their summer as interns. Pete is here to ask them if they accomplished that goal. This is a great episode celebrating mentorship—don’t miss out! If you lik...

President and COO Eric Ritchie is joined virtually in the Flywheel Studio by Mid-Atlantic Vice President of Operations Justin Porter, Piedmont Triad Regional Manager Chris Horn, and Project Manager Erick Torres to discuss how the office in Greensboro, NC, has grown since the beginning of the year. Erick Torres also discusses joining the Sargent team and his time in construction and military servic...

Workforce Development Manager Pete Parizo is joined by a group of people who started their careers in the Sargent Construction Academy – new and old. Foreman Alex Morgan, class of ‘16, Heavy Equipment Operator Chandler Plante, class of ‘19, and Laborer Nikalis Schrader, class of ’24, talk with Pete about their experience going through the academy and how it set them up for success. The fruits of t...

Southern Maine Regional Manager Matt Thibault, Superintendent Ian McCarthy, and Superintendent James McCarthy join Herb in the Digital Flywheel Studio to discuss the Back Cove South Project in Portland, ME, and the MTA Exits 35 & 36 in Saco, ME. The brothers share about the challenges they’ve faced on these projects and how they’ve overcome them. Herb also provides a lesson on remembering to T...

Equipment Manager Tim Richards, Weld Shop Foreman Irv McInnis, Shop Foreman Eric Gifford, and Field Maintenance Foreman Ryan Kennedy visit the Flywheel Studio to discuss a change in how the Maintenance Shop handles yearly equipment maintenance and the many projects going on at the Welding Shop. As always, the crew reads some great shout-outs and welcomes a new group of employee-owners to Sargent!...

President & COO Eric Ritchie is joined by CEO Herb Sargent, New England VP of Operations Doug Morrison, and Mid-Atlantic VP of Operations Justin Porter in the Flywheel Studio to discuss how the year is going so far. They delve into some valuable lessons learned, equipping you with insights for the future and a few of our biggest wins. If you need encouragement to continue the year strong, this...

President Eric Ritchie invites CEO Herb Sargent, Safety Director Cam Haggar, Superintendent Jake Stevens, and Senior Foreman Steve Randall to the Flywheel Studio to discuss Trench Safety Week and their experiences with pipe work. The crew discusses the importance of having a week dedicated to recognizing and mitigating the hazards of working in or around a trench. Jake and Steve share wisdom you w...

Herb is joined by Workforce Advancement Director Kevin Gordon and Workforce Development Manager Pete Parizo in the Flywheel Studio to discuss their recent training and recruitment efforts! Between two classes of the Sargent Construction Academy, dozens of career fairs, and winter trainings, they have been busy!   Applications for the Sargent Scholarship are open!   This scholarship, unique in its...

Herb, Eric and Tasha share their thoughts about all the happenings during Sargent ESOP month and why it’s a great time to be an employee-owner at Sargent. Price-Is-Right may be done for now, but we have one more set of field interviews at the end of this episode, so don’t miss out!   Applications for the Sargent Scholarship are open!     This scholarship, unique in its eligibility criteria, is exc...

Workforce Development Manager Pete Parizo is joined by Junior Foreman Meredith Brewer and Interns Lucas Towers and Jessie Kennedy in the Flywheel Studio to discuss what makes the Sargent Internship Program different from the rest. After that discussion, don’t miss the last round of Price-Is-Right for Sargent ESOP Month!   Applications for the Sargent Scholarship are open!    This scholarship, uniq...

A group of Sargent employee-owners attended the NCEO National ESOP conference and walked away feeling energized about our ESOP! This episode invites you to hear from part of that group about their biggest takeaways and why learning more about employee ownership is always important. The episode continues with a very special PRICE-IS-RIGHT on the TRUE UP BONUS, so listen in to be one of the first em...

VP of the Mid-Atlantic Justin Porter is joined by Off Road Truck Driver Darryl Jones and Bulldozer Operator Chris Pollard in the Flywheel Studio. They share a passion for getting the most out of each day and a strong bond with their crews. From their energetic morning stretches to their constant efforts to boost morale, Darryl and Chris's camaraderie with their teams shines through in this po...

New England Vice President of Operations Doug Morrison leads a discussion on the importance of celebrating our field technology and innovation. Construction Technology Manager Jeff Costello and Field Engineer Jeff Shock join in on the conversation to provide real world examples of when investments in technology and innovation provided a huge savings of time and money on our projects. Herb, Eric, a...

Herb, Eric, and Tasha gather in the Flywheel Studio to jump start Sargent ESOP Month with Price-Is-Right and discussions about owning the work you do as an employee-owner. Stay tuned to the On-Track Podcast all month long in May for opportunities to win prizes and educate yourself on the Sargent ESOP! Sargent's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnjywjsfMMA A...

Launching a company podcast is a cost-effective and focused approach to connecting with your employee-owners, particularly for geographically dispersed teams. Sargent is excited to present our journey towards effective companywide communication: the "On-Track Podcast." This session was recorded live at the National Center for Employee Ownership's (NCEO) 2024 Annual Employee Ownershi...

Herb sits down in the Flywheel Studio with Maintenance Foreman Eric Gifford to talk with Shop Mechanics David Jones and Jon Moores about pulling two people from a burning car on the highway. Jon and David recall the full story on this episode, a conversation you won’t want to miss! News story: https://www.wabi.tv/2024/04/15/couple-pulled-burning-car-i-95/ If you liked this week’s episode and are i...

Committed, accountable, responsible, and empowered - that’s what it means to CARE about safety at Sargent. Herb sits down with President/COO Eric Ritchie and Safety Director Cam Haggar in the Flywheel Studio to discuss where the idea of CARE came from and what they hope it means to all Sargent employee-owners. If you liked this week’s episode and are interested in becoming an Employee-Owner at Sar...

CFO Tasha Gardner is joined by Vice President of Human Resources Amanda Martin and Benefits Specialist Jessica Ashe in the Flywheel Studio to talk all things benefits. Though talking benefits isn’t the flashiest conversation, it can save you a serious amount of money to understand all the Benefits Sargent offers. Often, it can even pay to know about your benefits before you need them. Don’t miss t...

Listen in and hear from employee-owners at the Mid-Atlantic all employee-meeting! Sebastian talks with operators, laborers, and more about their thoughts on the meeting, excitement for ESOP growth, and how much they enjoy being in one place at one time! Don’t miss this fun episode! If you liked this week’s episode and are interested in becoming an Employee-Owner at Sargent, please visit our career...

Superintendent Adam Tenan and a dozen of his crew members jump onto the podcast to talk about what made the Portland Back Cove West Storage Conduit project so special. This project was a true picture of the Sargent Core Purpose and Values. All the employee-owners at BCW continually honed their craft and made this innovative project a complete success and it is now recognized nationally! Congratula...

Herb, Eric and Tasha know the new ESOP stock price so it's time for another round of Price-Is-Right! Text your guess to (833) 799-0458 for a chance to win a cash prize! The 11 closest guesses to the new stock price, without going over, will receive a cash prize equal to the new stock price in their paystub. If you get it on the money, you'll win 11 times the stock price! Get your guesses...

Herb, Eric, and Tasha sit down in the Flywheel Studio to discuss all the great things going on around the company. Between Super/Foremen meetings, all employee meetings, projects ramping up, and more, there is a lot to celebrate! Don’t miss this episode! PREVENTIVE CARE CHALLENGE March 4 - March 31, 2024 This challenge uses My Plan to walk you through a series of educational activities regarding y...

Herb is joined by Northern Maine Regional Manager Tim LePage and Superintendent Adam Tenan in the Flywheel studio to discuss the Downeast Wind project in Cherryfield, ME! Adam shares project wins and the hurdles the crew has overcome over the last 14 months. Don’t miss this week’s shout-outs and announcements too!   PREVENTIVE CARE CHALLENGE March 4 - March 31, 2024 This challenge uses My Plan to...

Herb is joined by newly elected President and COO of Sargent Eric Ritchie, CFO Tasha Gardner, as well as Board Members Keith Bennett and Tom Bailey in the Flywheel Studio to discuss Eric’s transition into President of Sargent. Though it may continue to be business as usual for most, this episode discusses why this is a big step in forwarding the Sargent legacy. Don’t miss out on this episode and e...