Sargent: On Track Podcast

Herb is digitally joined by Model Builder Ryan Haasen in the Flywheel Studio to discuss the Sargent Diorama Table that Ryan built. The diorama began its journey in Ryan’s shop, traveled over 2,000 miles, crossed the Canadian border, many states, and finally arrived at its resting place in our Great Room. Herb and Ryan talk about the inspiration for the project and how he got into this craft. Also,...

Herb sits down with General Manager Eric Clark to discuss Wimmer North America’s history and what sets it apart from other excavator buckets. Don’t miss this week’s shoutouts and three important announcements, including how you could win some free money! Ramsey SmartDollar: Create a free account! Visit: smartdollar.com/start Keyword: sargent6536 If you liked this week’s episode and are interested...

Herb talks with Senior Project Executive Travis Ridky and Superintendents Mike VanMerlin and Chris Powell about two landfill projects in the Mid-Atlantic Region. What obstacles have they faced and how did they learn to overcome them? That and many more good conversations on this week’s episode. If you liked this week’s episode and are interested in becoming an Employee-Owner at Sargent, please vis...

Herb sits down with returning employee-owner and Project Executive Seth Watts as well as our new HR Manager Claire Ryder! Herb helps us get to know them a little better, learn about their role in the company and what their favorite color is. Also visiting the Flywheel Studio is Kevin Henry, who is he? Listen to this week’s episode to find out! If you liked this week’s episode and are interested in...

Herb sits down the CFO Tasha Gardner and COO Eric Ritchie to discuss all happenings at Sargent. Important meetings, new additions to the headquarters and continued strides in mentoring. Also don’t miss this week’s shout outs and slightly out of place 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 Sarg...

COO Eric Ritchie sits down with Vice President of Operations, New England Doug Morrison, Vice President of Operations, Mid-Atlantic Justin Porter, and Business Development Director Glenn Adams in the Flywheel Studio to discuss the recent Sargent Volume Planning Meeting. What is volume planning, and why do we do it? The crew fills you in on those answers and more on this week’s episode. If you like...

After Founder & CEO of Path for Growth, Alex Judd paid a visit to Godfrey Drive to give a presentation on leadership and communication, Herb sat down with him to discuss those same topics and why they matter. How can we continue to grow in those areas, and what does good communication look like? Answers to those questions, shout outs and announcements can be heard on this week’s episode. Alex...

Herb sits down with Construction Technology Manager Jeff Costello and Layout Foreman Jeff Shock to discuss the Sargent Field Technology Committee. What does the committee do and what have they done to add value to Sargent? Jeff and Jeff tell us all about it. Don’t miss a special shout-out and this week’s important announcement. If you liked this week’s episode and are interested in becoming an Emp...

Herb gets on the phone with Superintendent Jake Stevens and Senior Foreman Stephen Randall to find out how the Augusta, Kelton Road project has been going. After that discussion, Herbs talks with Regional Manager, New Hampshire Sean Milligan and Superintendent John Sanborn about the Success, Mt. Carberry Landfill and how well that project is doing. Both crews talk about what they’ve learned and ho...

COO Eric Ritchie is joined by Vice President of Operations, New England Doug Morrison and Vice President of Operations, Mid-Atlantic Justin Porter in the Flywheel Studio. The crew discusses how Sargent’s season is going so far, our biggest wins in the field and the lessons we’ve learned. Don’t miss this week’s shout-outs and announcements too! If you liked this week’s episode and are interested in...

Herb is joined by Sargent Project Executive Brent Williams and Junior Superintendent Jeshua Dearborn to discuss the Northern Maine Solar Train. What does solar power work mean at Sargent and how many miles has Jeshua already put on his new truck? Those discussions as well as shout-outs and announcements can be heard on this episode of the On-Track Podcast. If you liked this week’s episode and are...

The Sargent Safety Team, Adam Hinsman, Arthur Herbest, Tim Mandel, and Safety Director Cameron Haggar talk with Herb about Trench Safety Week. What can we do to avoid the worst-case scenario? An important conversation full of resources. This week’s submitted shout-outs are also shared, and several announcements are made. CPWR – Trench Handouts, Planning Tools & Training Programs https://www.cp...

Herb talks with interns Kyle Salley, Tyler Doliber, and Cam Louder about what it means to be an intern at Sargent. What are their biggest challenges, what have they learned, how does it compare to other places where they have worked? Each of them shares their own perspective and experiences throughout the episode. As always Herb shares this week’s shout-outs and some important announcements. 🚧 If...

Junior Superintendent Tim Powell and Project Executive Nick Rosswog talk with Herb about how their Microsoft Project in South Hill, Virginia is going. The crew discusses the difficulties of working on a project with many subcontractors working simultaneously and what our crew can learn from it. As always, Herb reads off submitted shout-outs, and shares important information about the Sargent schol...

A subject that can be a bit touchy, but an important one, let’s talk money. Why does Sargent care so much about the retirement of its employee-owners and what other benefits does the company offer to help with financial success? Pete, Tasha and Herb sit down to talk about it all. The bonus Price-Is-Right answer is also revealed, so don’t miss out! If you liked this week’s episode and are intereste...

Tasha, Eric, and Herb wrap up Sargent’s month-long celebration for our 10th anniversary of being an employee-owned company. Some surprises in this episode, and some more giveaways? Listen to find out how you can win! Also in this episode, an important announcement about how to maximize your state/federal benefits and health savings accounts. Beginning this month, FEDlogic will begin offering month...

Herb calls up Senior Foremen John Koch and Mike Paradis to discuss their thoughts on employee ownership. John has been with Sargent for over 20 years and Mike about four years. Their different perspectives tell an interesting story about what it means to be an employee-owner. Also don’t miss the announced winners for this week’s Price-Is-Right and the question you’ll need to hear for next week’s c...

A continuation of celebrating 10 years of employee-ownership at Sargent! Herb has a conversation with Virgil Bradbury and Carl Morgan from Emery Sapp & Sons. The three of them look back on Sargent’s journey, from humble beginnings to where the company is now. The answer to last week's Price-Is-Right question and the winners are revealed. Find out if you've won and start thinking of t...

Over twenty guests sit down with Herb to celebrate 10 years of employee ownership. This is not an episode you want to miss! The answer to last week's Price-Is-Right question and the winners are revealed. Find out if you've won and start thinking of the winning answer for next week's Price-Is-Right! If you liked this week’s episode and are interested in becoming an Employee-Owner at...

Part two of the On-Track Podcast Variety Show! Over twenty guests sit down with Herb to celebrate 10 years of employee ownership. This is not an episode you want to miss! The answer to last week's Price-Is-Right question and the winners are revealed. Find out if you've won and start thinking of the winning answer for next week's Price-Is-Right! If you liked this week’s episode and a...

Happy (almost) 10 years of employee-ownership! Tasha, Eric, and Herb talk about what employee-ownership means to them and give the first clue in the month-long series of Price-Is-Right questions. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to win a big prize and the bragging rights when you get it right! If you liked this week’s episode and are interested in becoming an Employee-Owner at Sargent, please vis...

President & CEO Herb Sargent is joined by General Manager Asphalt & Aggregates Joshua Shaw, Plant Manager Ed Barnes, and Quarry Foreman Chris Curtis in the Flywheel Studio. The crew fills us in on their operations and they fill us in on all the improvements they’ve made over the winter. An awesome amount of shout-outs are shared and an important announcement is made. If you liked this week...

President & CEO Herb Sargent, Vice President-Operations & COO Eric Ritchie sit down to discuss a returning guest to Sargent, safety, and the importance of having each other’s backs. They share the weekly shout-outs and two important announcements. 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 websi...

President & CEO Herb Sargent is joined by Workforce Advancement Director Kevin Gordon and Workforce Development Specialist Pete Parizo in the Flywheel studio. Those two guys have been busy this winter, and they tell us all about it on this episode. The crew reads off a big list of shout-out submissions (keep them coming) and there’s one new announcement. If you liked this week’s episode and ar...

Vice President-Operations & COOE Eric Ritchie, is joined by Equipment Superintendent Tim Richards, Shop Foreman Eric Gifford, and Field Maintenance Foreman Ryan Kennedy, in the Flywheel Studio. The crew talks about the shop’s busiest time of year, and always, they read some shout-outs and Eric announces the new Wellness Challenge, “Pay it Forward.”  If you liked this week’s episode and are int...