Public Works Podcast - Joseph Blackman

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Markus Coleman Jul 24, 2023

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Markus is the Light Rail Administraitor for the City of Phoenix. We chat about his trajectory throught the City of Phoenix and also his educational background. We also cover topics like City Council, Policy implementation and his famous statement "Another Day if Paradise." Markus wants us all to Try It Once, meaning if you are local to the PHX area, try the light rail at least once. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Zoran Postic Jul 24, 2023

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Zoran Postic is a dedicated municipal service professional with over 20 years of experience in local and regional agencies and multinational consulting firms. He joined the City of Vaughan in 2014 as the director of Transportation Services, Parks and Forestry Operations, overseeing a team of 250 public works professionals. In 2019, he was promoted to Deputy City Manager of Public Works, where he continues to inspire high-performance, efficiency, and citizen-centricity.
During his tenure at the City, Mr. Postic has spearheaded several award-winning initiatives. Notably, he established a groundbreaking long-term performance-based contract for winter roadmaintenance, receiving recognition from the Association of Municipalities ofOntario and the Ontario Public Works Association. He also initiated the Vaughan Inventors program, engaging front-line staff to drive process improvements. This program garnered accolades from the Ontario Good Roads Association and the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators.
Mr. Postic’s commitment extends beyond his role at the City of Vaughan. He actively contributes to the public works community, serving as a program director for the OGRA Municipal Traffic Operations course and participating in various professional organizations. His educational background includes a master’s in business administration from Queen’s University, a master’scertificate in municipal management from York University, and a graduate diploma in transportation engineering from Mohawk College. Additionally, he volunteers his time to support community groups like Big Brothers Big Sisters of York.
Zoran’s LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoran-postic-06a6962a/

John Mussulman Jul 10, 2023

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John is the Operations Supervisor with Tucson Water in Tucson AZ. We chat about his journey into the industry and also how his new position is different than what he used to do. We also cover how "slowing down" and computer skills have helped him ascend as a technician. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Kerry Siggins Jul 10, 2023

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Kerry is the CEO at StoneAge INC and she is also a rockstar. From mountain biking to farm-to-table burgers we cover it all. Kerry goes into how she navigated her company through Covid and also how she uses transparency as a tool to upkeep a great company culture. We also chat about where the industry is going and also her book coming out Oct 17th. Give the show a listen and find more from Kerry at kerrysiggins.com

Farah Alkerwy Jul 10, 2023

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Farah is the Integrated Design Sr. Project Engineer for McCarthy Building Companies. Farah and I cover a wide array of topics like what her day-to-day is like and how she decompresses by hanging with family. Farah also is a Sub-Committee Chair for AZ Water and we talk about how instrumental associations like AZ Water can be for newbies in the industry. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Engineers.

Amanda Jones Jul 10, 2023

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Amanda is the founder of Womxn in Water and also a Project Manager for City of Tucson. We chat about the Why behind Womxn in Water and why its such a cool group to join if you arent even in the water industry yet. We also chat about her career from Russia to Tucsons digital transformation. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Scott Smith Jun 28, 2023

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Scott is a Public Works Superintendent - Traffic Operations at City of Galveston in Texas. Scott and I talk about his unique path to Public Works and how he got to the position he is currently in. We also cover topics like his plight to show more behind-the-scenes of what his department does and also how he is positioning himself for a ascent through the ranks. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Mario Guzman Jun 28, 2023

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Mario is the Director of Public Works for City of Boynton Beach in Florida. Mario and I talk about his beginnings as a mechanic from The Bronx NY to finding his stride within Public Works. We go deeper into the mind of Mario and discuss concepts like "urgent vs. important" and how to get his crew to take ownership. We also cover how he manages a city with a socioeconomic class at each end of the spectrum. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Michele Chimienti Jun 20, 2023

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Michele is the Asst Deputy Director at Los Angeles County Public Works. In this episode we chat about her Roads and Streets background and her ascent within the department. Being in the largest county in the US, Michele has used mentors and also mentoring as a way to keep on top of things. We also chat about how she has kept the Passion & Fire lit for what she does. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

KT Stowers Jun 20, 2023

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KT is a Principal Engineer at Hazen and Sawyer. KT and I chat about her path into the industry and a few projects that she started with. "Leaning in" instead of backing down has helped KT grab wisdom and experience that would normally take years to attain. Learning by teaching and soft skills has helped her navigate the engineering side of the spectrum Give the show a listen and remember to hug an engineer.

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