Pasco Podcast

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 45 Nov 13, 2024

Join us as we discuss the importance of strategic planning, including the idea of not just bouncing 'back' - but bouncing 'forward' - to build a strong, adaptable community. Special guests:

Jeff Harris / Pasco County Strategy and Sustainability

Amandla Hill / Pasco County Planning Services

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 44 Sep 11, 2024

Help raise awareness about rabies prevention as we celebrate World Rabies Day with two local experts:

Marty O' Keeffe / Pasco County Animal Services

Brittany Merens / Florida Department Of Health in Pasco County

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 43 Aug 05, 2024

Did you know August is National Back to School Month?

Join us for this special episode with Pasco County Schools social workers - as they help us prep for a smooth transition back into the classroom:

Deborah Davis / Social Worker

Dana Fedorchak / Social Worker

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 42 Jul 11, 2024

Did you know? Pasco County has a highly educational, interactive program designed to help you better understand how your local government works. It’s called Pasco Citizens Academy. Learn all about it from this episode's special guests:

Stefania Duwe / Citizens Academy Coordinator

Connie Lucco / Citizens Academy Graduate

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 41 Jun 10, 2024

June is Automotive Service Professionals Month, and Pasco has an incredible Fleet Team that keeps everything running smoothly. Watch our newest episode to learn more about the essential services and support our auto pros provide – countywide, with special guests:

Brent Wahl / Fleet Director

Chantell Sicard / Assistant Fleet Director

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 40 May 09, 2024

In Episode #40, we're celebrating our Pasco County Corrections Officers in honor of National Correctional Officers' Week. For many of the dedicated men and women who keep things running smoothly at the Pasco County Corrections Facility - this is more than a career - it's a calling!

Our special guests on this episode hail from our county jail, giving us some behind-the-scenes insight into what it takes to keep our community and inmates safe:

Jan-Michael Hargrett / Corrections Sergeant

Michael La Roche / Corrections Lieutenant

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 39 Mar 11, 2024

In Episode #39, we're following the money! Pasco works hard to secure not only state & federal funding, but grant opportunities, as well. This episode's special guests break it all down for us:

Ralph Lair / Intergovernmental Affairs Officer

Chalonda Smith / Grants Manager

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 38 Feb 14, 2024

In Episode #38, we're inviting you join us for our upcoming 'Doing Business with Pasco County' workshop - an interactive, educational event designed to encourage local businesses to work with us.

Joining us to tell us all about this unique opportunity, are special guests:

Carrie Roberts / Purchasing Director

TJ Pyche / Facilities Project Manager

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 37 Dec 14, 2023

In Episode #37, we're tackling the topic of mental health - including tips & advice on handling the stress and emotions that can come along with the holiday season - with special guests:

Whitney Elmore / Cooperative Extension Director

Jackie Carlton / Wellness Coordinator

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 36 Nov 09, 2023

In Episode #36, we're celebrating 'America Recycles Day' and 'Geographic Information Systems Day!' Our special guests on this episode are from our Solid Waste and GIS departments:

Justin Roessler / Solid Waste Director

Jeremy Edwards / GIS Manager

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 35 Oct 10, 2023

In Episode #35, we're honoring the bravery and courage of Pasco's First Responders. Our special guests on this episode are two of Pasco's newest leaders:

Chief Tony Perez / Pasco Fire Rescue Captain

Eric Seltzer / Emergency Services (911) Director

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 34 Sep 13, 2023

Episode #34 focuses on Library Card Sign-up Month and all the amazing things Pasco's libraries have to offer. This episode's special guests from Pasco County Libraries:

Sean McGarvey / Director

Jordan Miltner / Digital Media Manager

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 33 Aug 11, 2023

Episode #33 highlights National Water Quality Month and Pasco's dedication to providing clean water and protecting our local water sources. This episode's special guests represent Pasco's Utilities team:

David Allen / Director

Jim Kaplan / Water Operations Supervisor

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 32 Jul 07, 2023

Episode #32 highlights National Parks & Recreation Month and Pasco's efforts in building strong, vibrant and resilient communities. This episode's special guests represent Pasco's Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources team:

Cristina Cordon / Assistant Director

Brian Taylor / Parks & Recreation Manager

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 31 Jun 09, 2023

Episode #31 is just in time for the start of Hurricane Season - which runs June 1 - November 30. This episode's special guests are from Pasco County Emergency Management:

Abe Philipson / Operations Manager

Nolan Ristau / Mitigation & Planning Manager

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 30 Apr 14, 2023

Episode #30 celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, with special guests from Pasco's Department of Emergency Services (911):

Matt Hayes / Shift Supervisor

Brittney Desrosiers / Training Supervisor

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 29 Mar 14, 2023

In Episode #29, we're celebrating Women's History Month, with special guests:

Amie Farrell / Budget Manager

Capt. Kim Riggans / Pasco Corrections

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 28 Feb 13, 2023

What’s your ‘WHY?’ In Episode #28, two Public Safety leaders talk about commitment to our people and to our community – and why YOU should consider joining our #PascoCounty team! Guests:

J.J. Murphy / Assistant County Administrator

Capt. Dan Olds / Emergency Services Director

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 27 Jan 11, 2023

Making a difference every day - for our dedicated team members and for our inmates - at Pasco’s Corrections Center. In this episode, meet two leaders who share the same vision – but have very different management styles:

Stacey Jenkins / Chief Corrections Officer

Tim Ceresoli / Deputy Chief

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 26 Dec 09, 2022

How can the three C’s of hiring help you find the right fit? Find out in this episode featuring two problem-solvers from our Utilities Operations team:

Jason Mickel / Operations & Maintenance Director

Kevin Jenkins / Water Quality & Operations Manager

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 25 Nov 18, 2022

Taking care of people – in the office & in the field. In this episode, two of our Code Compliance leaders discuss the importance of caring, compassion & respect:

Patrick Arotin / Director

Pat Phillips / Operations Manager

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 24 Oct 12, 2022

In Episode #24, meet two Pasco County number crunchers who know our people are #1! Joining us from our Public Infrastructure Business Administration Team:

Justin Grant / Director

Maura McMillan / Asst. Director

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 23 Aug 08, 2022

Pasco Podcast: Special Edition! Dan Biles hosts his final episode – handing things over to Pasco County’s next County Administrator Mike Carballa. Our leaders chat about change, challenges and CULTURE.

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 22 Jul 08, 2022

Engineers talking empathy! It’s a candid conversation with Pasco Public Works leaders about leading with your head AND your heart:

Branford Adumuah / Director

Joseph Amoah / Engineering Manager

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 21 Jun 08, 2022

Pasco is a vacation destination! Meet two leaders from our Florida's Sports Coast team who rebranded and repositioned Pasco in the tourism world:

Adam Thomas / Director

Kolby Gayson / Communications Manager

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 20 May 06, 2022

Preparing for – and recovering from – disasters. It’s what our Emergency Management team is all about, and in this episode, we chat with two leaders with a long history of protecting our community:

Andy Fossa / Director

Monica Santiago / Operations Manager

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 19 Apr 08, 2022

We’re talking transportation & serving our business community as Pasco County continues to grow. Two of our Development Services leaders talk about how building relationships can be a key part of your leadership philosophy:

Carl Mikyska / MPO Director

Matthew Campbell / Business Support Manager

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 18 Mar 09, 2022

Taking care of the PEOPLE who take care of the animals! In Episode 18, we hear from two leaders who use empathy, communication & trust as they continue to build Pasco’s award-winning Animal Services team:

Mike Shumate / Director

Spencer Conover / Assistant Director

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 17 Feb 08, 2022

Building up Pasco County! In this episode, we're talking team building and culture shifting with two of our Facilities Management leaders:

Andrew Baxter / Director

Vito Tambasco / Maintenance Supervisor

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 16 Jan 07, 2022

What does it take to get things off the ground? Pasco Building Services experts talk about leading a growing team tasked with building safety and working through the challenges of COVID-19:

Roy Mazur / Building Construction Services Director

Ramon Blanco Jr. / Deputy Building Official

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 15 Dec 03, 2021

The fire prevention side of Pasco Fire Rescue! Tune into this episode to hear from our Fire Marshal & Executive Officer:

Justin Frum, Fire Marshal

Robert Chalmers, Executive Officer

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 14 Nov 09, 2021

Ever wonder how Pasco Utilities works to keep your water running? Our Utilities experts break down how they inspire their teams to perform at a high level – to help you:

Charles Cullen, Utilities Engineering Director

Rob Marin, Veterans Services Manager

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 13 Oct 08, 2021

Managing the money! Two of Pasco's financial leaders discuss how the pandemic gave them a new outlook on their important roles - which include human resources and payroll support:

Jessica Bleser, Fiscal Services Director

Denise Orlando, ERP Manager

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 12 Sep 08, 2021

For some – compassion is a calling! Episode 12 features two of our Community leaders. Their mission? Helping the homeless and working tirelessly to provide affordable housing:

Marcy Esbjerg / Community Development Director

Jeff McKittrick / Housing Program Manager

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 11 Aug 03, 2021

A new episode – a new look (if you're watching). Good leaders empower people to effect change. Watch Episode 11 of Pasco Podcast featuring two of our Planning & Development leaders:

Nectarios (Terry) Pittos / Planning & Development Director

Alexandra Laporte / Principal Planner

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 10 Jun 10, 2021

What does ‘love’ and ‘food’ have to do with leadership? Find out in Episode 10 of Pasco Podcast featuring two leaders from our Engineering Services team:

Margaret Smith / Engineering Services Director

Alex Parnes / County Surveyor

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 9 May 12, 2021

The complex world of Information Technology broken down by two of Pasco's own! You'll hear a completely different side of IT. Did they say, "relationship-building?"

Todd Bayley / Chief Information Officer

Todd Curci / Technical Support Manager

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 8 Apr 09, 2021

Leadership skills span generations! In this episode of Pasco Podcast, we chat with two young leaders from our Public Services Branch:

Paula Baracaldo / Support Services Director

Brian Hoben / Community Services Director

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 7 Mar 09, 2021

How do you help develop public servant leaders? Find out in Episode 7 of Pasco Podcast with special guests:

Gina Botticello / Pet Services Supervisor

Ben Diel / Training Manager

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 6 Feb 04, 2021

Welcome to Season 2 of Pasco Podcast! Our newest episode features leaders from our Performance Management & Media Relations teams:

Marc Bellas / Organizational Performance Management Director

Tambrey Laine / Media Relations & Communications Manager

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 5 Jan 08, 2021

In this episode, learn more about Pasco's Development Services Branch leaders with special guests:

Sally Sherman / Assistant County Administrator for Development Services

David Engel / Economic Growth Manager

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 4 Nov 30, 2020

This episode of Pasco Podcast is all about Pasco Fire Rescue! Two of our Fire Rescue leaders join County Administrator Dan Biles:

Scott Cassin / Fire Chief

Brian Swartout / Deputy Chief

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 3 Oct 26, 2020

In this episode, we take a deep dive into Pasco's Public Infrastructure Branch with special guests:

Mike Carballa / Assistant County Administrator for Public Infrastructure
Sandra Anderson / Utilities Customer Service Administrator

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 2 Feb 03, 2020

This is Pasco Podcast! Episode #2 guests represent our Internal Services Branch:

Erik Breitenbach / Assistant County Administrator for Internal Services

Robert 'Bob' Goehrig / Office of Management & Budget Director

Pasco Podcast - Ep. 1 Dec 10, 2019

Introducing Pasco Podcast! Join Pasco County Administrator Dan Biles and his special guests from our Public Services Branch for a conversation about leadership and public service, and how to leverage those skills for success:

Cathy Pearson / Assistant County Administrator for Public Services

Keith Wiley / Parks, Recreation, & Natural Resources Director

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