Public Works Podcast - Joseph Blackman

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Daniel Borges: Director Of Public Works @ City of East Providence, Rhode Island Aug 31, 2023

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Daniel is the Director Of Public Works at City of East Providence. Daniel and i chat about he made the leap from the private side to Public Works and how he has made the transition smoother by being a servant leader. We also cover topics including the size of the city and how its different than a largely populated city. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Shannon Sorrell: Director of Parks and Recreation @ City of Whitehall, Ohio Aug 31, 2023

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Shannon is the Director of Parks and Recreation with the City of Whitehall in Ohio. We go DEEEEEP into topics surrounding Parks and Recreation as this is fairly new to the Public Works Podcast. We chat about where she gets her ideas from and how she partners with other entities to make the programs a hit. Shannon is passionate about what she does and you will feel her passion in this episode so give it a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Will Lake: Vice President & Area Manager @ Insituform Technologies Aug 31, 2023

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Will is the Vice President & Area Manager at Insituform Technologies in Ohio. Will and I chat about all things Insituform and infrastructure. We also cover topics like his transition from biz development to operations management and how he keeps learning as he progresses throughout his career. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Alan Freeman: Sales Representative @ Global Machinery, Idaho Aug 31, 2023

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Alan Freeman is a Sales rep for Global Machinery. In this episode i catch up with a former co-worker about what he's currently into and where the industry is at today. We chat about the difference from selling to the Public sector vs the private sector and all it entails. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals

Chris Toflinski: Wastewater Maintenance Supervisor @ City of Aurora, OH Aug 09, 2023

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Chris is the Wastewater Maintenance Supervisor for the City of Aurora in Ohio. In this episode we chat about him being a pioneer in his city for his position. We also cover topics like predicitive maintenance and time management. Chris wants the City of Aurora to be conscious to not flush flushable wipes. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Shane McDaniel: Chief Information Officer @ City of Seguin TX Aug 09, 2023

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Shane is the Chief Information Officer for the City of Seguin in Texas. We chat about his career path through the Air Force to getting into IT. We cover his horizontal and lateral career moves to put himself into the position he is currently in. Also we speak on the awards his City has received and the "why" behind their push to bring Municipal IT to the spotlight. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Emmuel Toliver: Senior Inspector @ City of Houston, TX Jul 24, 2023

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Emmuel is the Senior Inspector at City of Houston, Houston Water in the Wastewater Department. We chat about how he continues to learn by using whta The City of Houston provides and also Linkedin Learning. We also cover topics about what he does for the city and also how he got to the position he is currently in. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.
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Al Honorat: Project Manager Division of Flood Management @ State of California Jul 24, 2023

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Al is a Project Manager Division of Flood Management for the State of California. Al and i talk about Californias recent floods and what it looked like for his postition. We also cover topics like Upward/Inward mobility within the state for employees and also a overview on how the State functions. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Mark Hartman: Chief Sustainability Officer @ City of Phoenix, AZ Jul 24, 2023

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Mark is the Chief Sustainability Officer for City of Phoenix. Mark and I cover topics like Improving Community Cohesion and also how everyone should do a "Energy Audit" for the personal place of residence. We also chat about his career path and what his day-to-day looks like as a Chief Sustainability Officer. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.
Misspeak: "Mark double-checked with Streets, and they said they do about 3 miles per day of cool pavement, but he had said it took a week to do the 35 miles"

Austen Everett: President of Evervac Equipment in Florida Jul 24, 2023

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Austen is the President of Evervac Equipment in Florida. We chat about his background in the Enviromental sales world and also his path the ownership. We also talk about how Austen is entering the market with a fresh perspective and a solid offering. Give the show a listen and find more from Austen at evervacfl.com

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