Episodes
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Sheldon was a former WWTP Supervisor and morphed into a Safety Consultant. In this episode we chat about how he got into his career and his current lifestyle of living abroad. Sheldon is a believer in Soft Skills and credits his diverse career path to his success in Self-Employment. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.
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James is the CEO of Pavement Management Group. In this episode we chat about his path into the industry and how he has grown his company over the years into what it is today. We also cover topics like internships and how his company has carved out a niche in the market. James has mastered being authentically himself and operating a passion. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.
For more info: http://pavementmanagementgroup.com/
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Kevin is the DPW Director of Macomb Townhship in Michigan. In this episode we chat about how his Township is structured and how it may be unique. We also chat about his knack for Regional Collaboration and how his career path from striping ball-fields in the city to now being the Director. Kevins billboard statement is "Invest in today for a brighter tomorrow." Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.
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Jamie is the National Sales Manager with ACARI Engineering Co. In this episdoe we chat about joining his fathers company and all that entails with working with family. We also cover topics like innovation and manufacturing and the direction ACARI is headed in our industry. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.
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Emily is an attorney with Clyde Snow & Sessions with a focus on Water. And that is eactly what we do, is on Water. We chat about the difference between Water Laws on the East side of the country vs the West side. We also cover topics like ownership, liability, and the difference between Water Rules and Water Quality Rules. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.
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Harry is the Fluidized Bed Incinerator Operator at Bayshore Regional Sewerage Authority in New Jersey. We chat about all things incineration and what he did leading up to his current position. We also chat about his involvement with his local WEF association and how his involvement has widened his skillsets. We cover topics like biosolids and the history of inceneration. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.
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Amesha Morris is the Stormwater Knowledge Manager at Acorn EnviroComply. In this episode we talked about her career path to founding her company Acorn EnviroComply and all she has done leading up to today. We also chat about all-things Stormwater Training and what its like in the Stormwater Training Field. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.
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Jason is the City Engineer for the City of Fort Myers in Florida. In this episode we chat about different types of City Government structures and how every City is different. We cover topics like Organizational S.O.P's and Artificial Intelligence for Capital Improvement. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.
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Hailie is the Water Resource Recovery Facility Operator at the City of San Luis Obispo in California. In this episode we talk about what its like to work while your plant is constantly being upgraded and also how she works in tune with her other operational co-workers. She wants to spread the messsage of "Dont flush the unflushables".
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Laura Vidal and Lowell Huffman from 120Water. In this special episode we chat about all things Lead and Copper Rule. They explain how 120 is at the forefront of helping our underserved communities stay within compliance of Federal Regulations. We also conver topics like PFAS and adoption of new technoligies in our industry. Give the show a listen and check out 120water.com for more.
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David is the Design, Construction and Maintenance Director At Mile High Flood District in Denver Colorado. In this episdoe we chat about the larger "Why" for the Mile High Flood District and also how David navigated his way to his current position. We also cover the concept of his book and what spurred him to write it. Give the episode a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.
Find his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Effective-Client-Architecture-Engineering-Construction/dp/1706240392/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+effective+client&qid=1578880497&sr=8-1 -
Amanda is the Director of Water Quality Management in Bangor Maine and Phil is the Superintendant of York Sewer District. In this episode we chat about legislation, politics and the challenge of bio-solid disposal. We also cover topics like wet wipes and alos how to justify your position. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.
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Jodi is the Senior Historical Analyst at Salt River Project in Arizona. If you were wondering what a historian does in this industry, give the show a listen. Want to hear about some of the challanges of having everything ever captured on file, give the show a listen. If you want to hear from the coolest, most chill historian ever, give the show a listen. Also, remember to thank your local Public Works professionals.
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Roy is the Chief Technology Officer at CITYROVER. CITYROVER empowers their partners in the public sector to operate and maintain infrastructure better. They work together with professionals in transportation and public works, using artificial intelligence and data, to enable digital transformation, and modernize local government operations. Roy and I chat about what his service does and what problems it solves for our communities. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works professionals.
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Christina is the Senior Codes Compliance Inspector Supervisor at the City of Newport News in Virginia. In this episode we chat about what all a Senior Codes Compliance Inspector does and what the day-to-day activities include. Also she gives great insight on how to handle certain situations while on the job working in the community. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.
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TJ is the President of Hydro Products Corp. He is most know for his invention of the Vanguard Pathogen Defense System. In this episode we chat about all things pathogens and the difference between Cleanliness and Sanitization. We also chat about common misconceptions of the industry and building a business in today business climate. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.
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Nicole is a Client Development Manager at Suburban Consulting Engineers and also a Trustee with AWWA in New Jersey, she is also on the board of Black Water Professionals Alliance. In this episode we cover topics like Self Advocating and Personal Development. We also chat about finding allies and navigating this industry as a person of color. Give the episode a listen and remember to thank a local Public Works Professional.
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Coby is the President, Blue Skye Environmental Consulting in California. In this episode we chat about what it means to be a Design Consultant and the rigor involved in operating as a consultant. We also chat about his Billboard sign which would state: "Lets go beyond the 3 R's, Repair, Refuse, Reimagine." Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works professionals.
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Emilie is the Director of Environmental Services at the City of Vaughan in Ontario Canada. In this episode we chat about what Vaughan is doing for conservation and to keep Water Main Breaks to a minimum. We also chat about her stance on Dedicating Time for Yourself in this hectic world. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.
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Dr. Stephanie is the Deputy City Clerk at the City of North Miami in Florida. If you dont know what a Deputy City Clerk is or does, this is the episode for you. We also cover topics like the concept of Elected Officials and getting city constituents to register to vote. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.
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