The Maguire Podcast

On this episode, we are joined by Chris Myers, Water Superintendent for the City of Sioux Falls. We’re diving into what really keeps water systems running strong. It’s not just about funding, it’s about the people behind the scenes, the planning that happens long before a problem arises, and the daily decisions that keep water flowing safely to our communities.

On this episode we are joined by Trent Staggs, the Region 8 Advocate with the SBA’s Office of Advocacy, and Joseph Knilans, the National Advocate of Rural Affairs. We will talk about how manufacturers can engage, what kinds of issues the Office of Advocacy is listening to, and what practical steps business owners can take to reduce friction and keep production moving.

On this episode, we are joined by Stephen Borg from the Vogel Group. Stephen works closely with federal policymakers and has a front-row seat to the legislation and discussions shaping the future of water systems.

On this episode, we focus on something everyone can see, but not everyone fully understands: exterior coating systems for water storage tanks. To help us break this down, we’re joined by Kevin Morris from Tnemec, a leader in high-performance coating systems. We’ll discuss how exterior coating systems are selected, why surface preparation and application matter so much, how owners should think abou...

Michael Usterbowski and Steven Roetter with Sherwin-Williams join us to break down what AWWA D102 covers, how interior coating systems are selected, why surface preparation and inspection matter, and what owners and operators should be thinking about to protect both their infrastructure and their water.

On this episode we visit with Lorraine Polak, the State Director of South Dakota USDA Rural Development, discussing the current priorities of the agency, the challenges facing rural communities, and the exciting opportunities ahead for housing, infrastructure, and more.

On this episode we go behind the scenes of rural water systems, not the big city utilities, but the small towns and communities that face unique challenges every single day with Gavin Graverson and Allen Kocmich of the South Dakota Association of Rural Water Systems.

On this episode, we sit down and talk with Mark Pepper, the Executive Director of the Wyoming Association of Rural Water Systems. We discuss some of the changes that have taken place since Mark has been in the industry for over 20 years, as well as some of challenges that small and rural water systems in Wyoming face today.

On this episode, our guest is Jake Dugger, Maguire’s water tank expert in Nebraska and Iowa. Jake has 15 years of experience in the water storage tank industry and is joining us to discuss communication antennas on water towers and what asset owners need to know.

On this episode, we are joined by Jake Brunoehler, Professional Engineer and a member of the ASCE's Committee on America's Infrastructure, to discuss the latest ASCE Report Card and how it has evolved since its inception, and what makes the 2025 edition particularly significant.

On this episode, we are joined by the owners of Maguire, Gene Jones Jr., CEO of Maguire, and Scott Jones, President of Maguire. We sit back and reflect on the events of the past month with the Maguire Grand Opening of it's new campus, which is in full operation. A day in which the Jones families will be able to look back on as their vision for a company continues to grow with great success for not...

On this episode, our guest is Rich Kemmis. Rich has recently retired from a 35+ year career with Maguire. We take some time to look back on his career in the water tank industry and compare the industry standards over the years in everything from water tank coatings to jobsite safety standards.

On this episode, our guest is Jamie Mays, the South Region Sales Manager for Maguire. Jamie has over 20 years of experience in the water storage tank industry and is an AMPP-certified coatings inspector. Jamie works with water storage tank owners to help them understand how to take their water tanks offline while maintaining their system pressure.

On this episode of The Maguire Podcast, we are joined with Jack Powell, the Northern Regional Sales Manager for Maguire. Short and long term maintenance is the focus on this discussion as Jack walks us through the benefits of using these types of programs to protect your assets and critical infrastructure.

On this episode of The Maguire podcast, we are joined with Kristin Bean, the Executive Director of the Alliance of Indiana Rural Water to talk about her first couple years in her new position, and how the Alliance helps out small and rural water and wastewater utilities in Indiana with their training programs and technical assistance. We also tackle the topics of work force issues, and future infr...

On this episode of The Maguire Podcast, we are joined by Chase Bean, President and CEO of Tnemec to talk about Tank of the Year, new products, supply chains, and new coating technology.

On this episode of The Maguire Podcast, we are joined by Paul Trautmann, Marketing Director for Water Infrastructure, and Steve Roetter, Market Segment Manager for Water Infrastructure, both from Sherwin-Williams. They are here to talk about Coating Sustainability and new products coming out of Sherwin-Williams.

On this episode of The Maguire Podcast, we sit down with the President of Maguire, Scott Jones, and the CEO of Maguire, Gene Jones, Jr., to talk about the New Maguire Campus. The Maguire Team has recently moved into their new home, and the owners take some time to reflect on the growth and the future of their company.

On this episode of The Maguire Podcast, Claude Strait, the Executive Director of the Colorado Rural Water Association, joins us to talk about CRWA, how training has changed from his days of being a water operator, the challenges of increasing the workforce in the industry, as well their push to get to get the word out about funding opportunities that are available through the federal and state lev...

On this episode of The Maguire Podcast, Stacy Wrightsman, Chief Culture Officer for Maguire, joins us to talk about Culture in Construction, the evolving relationship between culture and the employee experience in the construction industry. As it relates to Maguire, the new Maguire Campus is one of the topics Stacy is most excited about. Learn how the employee experience was applied towards some o...

On this episode of The Maguire Podcast, we visit with Alan Roberson, the Executive Director of the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators. He and his staff at ASDWA work closely with EPA and the state, and territorial drinking water agencies, in the development and implementation of federal drinking water regulations. Its the 50th Anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act, which is th...

On this episode of The Maguire Podcast, we sit down with Jamie Mays, Vice President of Sales for Maguire. Jamie goes into detail on the funding options available for customers, whether they are seeking water tank maintenance, or new water tank construction.

On this episode of The Maguire Podcast, Tim O'Toole, Executive Vice President of the Steel Tank Institute & Steel Fabricators Association, joins us to discuss the mission of the STI/SPFA. To promote and unite the steel plate fabricated products industry through standards development, education, and communication.

On this episode of The Maguire Podcast, we are joined with the Associate Director of the Texas Rural Water Association, Jason Knobloch, to discuss what the TRWA does for the state of Texas. We also touch on the topic of funding and the programs that TRWA offers, infrastructure, and workforce development for communities throughout the state.

On this episode of The Maguire Podcast, we sit down and visit with Dan Engelsman, Senior Vice President of Construction Operations for Maguire, about the new facility for Maguire, particularly the new Fabrication Shop which is near completion. We discuss everything from the initial design of the building, to new innovative equipment that will keep Maguire on the leading edge of the industry.