VacconJohn Unplugged

Episode 7 – Jason Bingham is the owner and founder of Sewer Stormers. On this episode of VacconJohn Unplugged, I sit down with Jason Bingham, owner and founder of Sewer Stormers, a private contractor in California known for tackling some of the toughest sanitary and storm sewer jobs in the field. We dive deep into sewer and stormwater pipeline maintenance, contractor realities in California, and w...

Episode 6 - Joseph Blackman is the founder of Vitendo Training Solutions and host of The Public Works Podcast. On this episode of VacconJohn Unplugged, I sit down with Joseph Blackman, founder of Vitendo Training Solutions and host of the Public Works Podcast. We dive into why video content and social media are game-changers for the public works and utility industry, how to capture tribal knowledg...

Episode 5 - Frank Wheeler is the founder of Municipal Maintenance Equipment. He is a Vac-Con Icon that has been in the industry for over 30 years. MME was founded in 1992 and as a company, they strive to prove the motto “Customer satisfaction is our goal” in every situation. On this episode of VacconJohn Unplugged, I sit down with Frank Wheeler, founder of Municipal Maintenance Equipment (MME) in...

Episode 4 - Andy Armstrong is the Regional Sales Manager in the Midwest for Vac-Con. He has been in the industry for 13 years and truly lives and breathes Vac-Con. On this episode of VacconJohn Unplugged, I sit down with Andy Armstrong, Vac-Con’s Regional Sales Manager for the Midwest. Andy and I compare notes on covering big territories, supporting dealer networks, and what it really takes to be...

Gary Vermeulen is the founder of WestVac Industrial. He is a pioneer in the hydrovac industry and has been in the industry for over 30 years. WestVac is the Vac-Con dealership in Western Canada and the company is built on values, powered by integrity, and driven by a relentless commitment to quality products and service. On this episode of VacconJohn Unplugged, I sit down with Gary Vermeulen, foun...

Mike “nofingermike” Pellecchia is the Regional Sales Manager in the West for Vac-Con. He has been working at Vac-Con for 14 years and I would describe him as an amazingly colorful raconteur. On this episode of VacconJohn Unplugged, I sit down with Mike “nofingermike” Pellecchia, Vac-Con’s Regional Sales Manager for the West. We talk about how he got the nickname (yep—ring safety matters), his path...

Trevor Gardner is the founder of Atlantic Machinery Inc. and has over four decades of industry knowledge. Atlantic Machinery was founded in 1980 to provide a highly specialized sales and service capability for the sewer and street cleaning industry. On this episode of VacconJohn Unplugged, I sit down with Trevor Gardner, founder of Atlantic Machinery (AMI) and a true Vac-Con icon. With nearly four...

VacconJohn Unplugged is the go-to podcast for anyone passionate about sewer cleaning and hydroexcavation. Host John Masley creates a casual space where guests share their stories, experiences, and practical knowledge, giving listeners a fresh, unfiltered perspective on the industry. Whether you're running equipment, managing a team, or just curious about the latest innovations, this podcast de...