Public Works Podcast - Joseph Blackman

Latest Episodes:

Bill Sims Sep 19, 2022

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Bill is the General manger of Engineering and Public Works for the City of Nanaimo in Canada. We chat about the importance of Vocational schools and the importance of having a Service Oriented Ethic. We also cover how public outreach can help shape the narrative of local projects. Give it a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Shanon Kalra-Ramjoo Sep 19, 2022

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Shanon is the Director of Business Excellence and Operational Performance in the Office of the Deputy City Manager of Public Works for the City of Vaughan in Ontario. We chat about her knack for innovation and her path to the position she is currently in. We also cover how AI is being used for current times and how Ai can be implemented in the future. Give it a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Allan Schneck Sep 09, 2022

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Allan is a Principal at Nowak & Fraus Engineers. We discuss his interesting career path and how he ended up at NFE via Rochester Hills. We cover his famous question: "Do you have everything you need to be successful?" We also go into detail on how he is a huge proponent on getting the next generation excited about STEAM. Give it a listen and always remember to thank your local Public Works professionals
Find more about NFE: nfe-engr.com/
Correction: Allan stated he retired 2020, when it should have been 2022.

Troy Savage Sep 07, 2022

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Troy is the Administration Manager for the Solid Waste Services department in the City of Concord North Carolina. We chat about his beginnings Public Works and how the power of networking has helped him get ahead. We also discuss the future of Solid Waste and what its like to bring a service in-house from having used subcontractors for years. Give this a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Pro's.

APWA Government Affairs Team Aug 31, 2022

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In this special episode I sit down with the APWA Government Affairs team and we chat about who they are, what they represent and also the mass amount of value they add to our Public Works space. Give it a listen and share with a friend.

Bruce Roadhouse Aug 31, 2022

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Bruce is the Maintenance Services Manager for the City of Palmdale in California. Having 35+ yrs and being 2nd generation in the PW field, Bruce and I talk about some of the sticky topics in the industry. Nearing retirement for Bruce, he advises to be better listeners than we currently are. Give it a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Brandon Pritchett Aug 31, 2022

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Brandon is the Public Utility Director for the City of Pflugerville in Texas. He explains his approach on how being mechanically inclined can put you in better position to succeed in the workforce. We also cover topics like "zero-scaping" and how to conserve for the future. Give it a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

John Serrano Aug 31, 2022

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John is the Senior Staff Analyst, Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities in the City of Houston Texas. We talk about how to approach community needs proactively vs reactively. We also cover topics like: The Bystander Effect, Houstons Tunnel System and how having patience can more things along quicker. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.
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Peter Riggs Aug 31, 2022

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Peter is the Director of Public Works for the City of Burlington in Wisconsin. We chat about how he goes from a chem-major to being a director of a city oof 11,000. We also cover how he decompresses and de-stresses from the rigors of the position. Give it a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Emily Proudfoot Aug 24, 2022

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Emily is the Principal Landscape Architect for the City of Eugene in Oregon. We chat about her path from the University of Oregon to landing with the city of Eugene. We cover her favorite projects and also the skill of being nimble and how it helps her navigate the public sector. Emily wants us all to "Go Play". Give it a listen and make sure to always than your local Public Works Professionals.