Public Works Podcast - Joseph Blackman

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Christine Schneider: Laboratory Analyst at Benton Washington Regional Public Water Authority, AR Nov 22, 2024

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Christine is the Laboratory Analyst at Benton Washington Regional Public Water Authority in Arkansas. In this episode we chat about what she does in her role and how it is heavy on Operations Support. We also cover topics like her affinity for analyzing water and how her career is forming through volunteerism. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.
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Jerrold Crowder: Organizational Development Consultant @ City of Phoenix, AZ Nov 22, 2024

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Jerrold is the Organizational Development Consultant at the City of Phoenix in Arizona. In this episode we chat about his career path and how he went from broadcasting to consulting. We also talked about how one can excel at being an Internal Org Dev Consultant and the difference from being an outside consultant. Also we discuss all the good things that the NFBPA is doing and how to support. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.
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Sheldon Primus: CEO ShelBrough Safety, LLC & Executive Director of NEOSTI Nov 01, 2024

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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 Golden: CEO of Pavement Management Group Nov 01, 2024

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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 Johnson: DPW Director @ Macomb Townhship, MI Nov 01, 2024

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Kevin is the DPW Director of Macomb Township 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 Schellens: National Sales Manager @ ACARI Engineering Co. Nov 01, 2024

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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.
For more info: http://www.acariproducts.com/

Noe Martinez: Public Works Engineering Manager @ Brighton, CO Oct 28, 2024

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Noe Martinez is a Public Works Engineering Manager at the City of Brighton in Colorado. Noe and I chat about his journey into his current position and some of the misconceptions he receives from what he does. Coming from South Central LA and now in Brighton CO, Noe has unique view on working within his community. We also cover topics like Speed Bumps and Pickup Lines to meet your wife on the trail. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Emily Lewis: Water Lawyer; Strategic Projects; Podcast Host; Professor of Law Oct 28, 2024

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Emily is an attorney with Clyde Snow & Sessions with a focus on Water. And that is exactly 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.

Harry Ladisheff: Fluidized Bed Incinerator Operator @ Bayshore Regional Sewerage Authority in NJ Oct 09, 2024

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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.

Amesha Morris: Stormwater Knowledge Manager @ Acorn EnviroComply Oct 09, 2024

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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.
Website Link: http://www.acornenvirocomply.com/