Public Works Podcast - Joseph Blackman

Latest Episodes:

Coby Skye: President, Blue Skye Environmental Consulting Jul 17, 2024

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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.

Emilie Alderman: Director of Environmental Services @ City of Vaughan, ON May 28, 2024

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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.

Dr. Stephanie S. Thomas: Deputy City Clerk @ City of North Miami, FL May 28, 2024

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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.

Mike Stifter: Public Works Director at City of Hutchinson, MN May 28, 2024

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Mike is the Public Works Director at the City of Hutchinson in Minnesota. In this episode we chat about how to be both flexible and diplomatic in the workplace. A concept that Mike touched on is an "Emotional Bank Account" and how a high vs low balance can effect staff positively or negatively. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

BJ Statler: President @ Source Technologies L.L.C. May 28, 2024

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BJ is the President at Source Technologies L.L.C. In this episdoe BJ and i chat about his transition from the corporate world to solving a problem on his own. We also chat about about his push for Interpersonal Skills and his passion for Golf. BJ employs us all to "Find your Why". Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.
Find more Source Technoligies at https://sourcetechnologiesllc.com/

Molly Keays: Director of Parks and Recreation @ Town of South Windsor, CT May 01, 2024

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Molly is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the Town of South Windsor in Connecticut. In this episode we chat about her workload and all the tasks that Molly is over day-to-day. We also hear what her "Moonshot Event" is and also what keeps her up at night. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Alliance of Indiana Rural Water May 01, 2024

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In this episode we have Kristin Bean the Executive Director at Alliance of Indiana Rural Water and Lorean Johnston the Deputy Director at Alliance of Indiana Rural Water. In this special edition we chat about what AIRW is doing to combat the worker shortage and also the gaps in legislative education. Our rural systems have an asset in AIRW and we are here to tell their story and educate on the value they provide to the rural water community. Give the episode a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Wesley Norwood: Park Maintenance Administrator @ City of Boca Raton, FL May 01, 2024

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Wesley is the Park Maintenance Administrator at City of Boca Raton in Florida. In this episode we talk about his career path and his winning of the coveted 30 under 30 award for Parks and Rec professionals. We also chat about Basketball, Versatility and Continuing Education. Wesleys message to the community is that "We're not perfect but we try". Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Jordan Cook: City Administrator @ City of Nevada, Iowa May 01, 2024

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Jordan is the City Administrator at the City of Nevada in Iowa. In this episode we chat about The subtle growth of the city and also some of the projects that are upcoming. We also chat about nutrition and how it can effect ones workday. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals

Taylor Pierce: Project Manager at PACE Advanced Water Engineering Apr 30, 2024

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Taylor is the Project Manager at PACE Advanced Water Engineering. We interweave Baseball into our coverage of Water Engineering and Taylors backstory. We also chat about their niche of small cities and utilities and how they are making the world a better place through Engineering. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professional.
Reach out to Taylor: tpierce@pacewater.com
Find more at http://www.pacewater.com/