Public Works Podcast - Joseph Blackman

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Randy Lauer Jun 18, 2022

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Randy is a Mayor, a Crossfit Owner and a Coffee Connoisseur, he is also the Public Works Operations Manager for the City of Fairview in Oregon. We chat about his 21 year journey to how he got to the position he is in and what his day-to-day looks like. Give the show a listen and always thank your local public worker.

HyeJin Lee Jun 18, 2022

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Hye Jin Lee is the Public Works Director of the City of Fountain Valley in California. We cover how her passion helping under-privileged nations stemmed from her upbringing. We chat about her journey from moving around the country to where she is at today. Check out this episode and be sure to thank your local public worker.

Tony Loete Jun 17, 2022

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Tony is the Director of Utilities for the city of Moline Illinois. We chat about how his background in football has helped him get to where he is at today. Tony is a huge proponent of Teaching to better understand a concept. Always make sure to thank your local public worker.

Daniel Lovett Jun 17, 2022

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Daniel is the Public Works Director for the City of Lakeland in Tennessee. We talk about how his 27years of experience has helped him use more empathy in his public service. Daniel wants us all to "Make Life Flow." Give the show a listen and share with a friend.

Tanya Miro Jun 17, 2022

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Tanya is the Water Senior Marketing Specialist at Kimley-Horn. We chat about how her passion for teaching has opened doors for her in the engineering space. We also cover tips and tactics for those who are new to the industry to excel. Give it a listen and always remember to thank your local public worker

Jeffrey Kramer Jun 11, 2022

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Jeffrey is one of our beloved retired Public Works professionals. We talk about Traffic Technology, what he's been up to since retirement and also what he does with American Public Works Association. Give the show a listen and remember to always thank your local public worker. Find more about Jeff at http://jeffreyakramer.com/

Devon Aaroe Jun 11, 2022

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Devon is the Director of Infrastructure for the City of Dawson Creek. Devon and I chat about his WHY for doing what he does. His passion shows in this interview and you learn a great bit about Devons path to where he is in Dawson Creek. Give it a listen and make sure you thank your local public workers.

Kasey Krouse Jun 08, 2022

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Kasey is the Urban Forester for the City of Knoxville in Tennessee. As an alternate from Christchurch New Zealand, Kasey has grown deep roots in the Knoxville community. We chat about how trees are assets and should be treated as such. We also cover how diversity is key in communities and in our tree selection. The social benefits of trees interest Kasey so if you have some testimonials on how trees have been a positive, feel free to shout it from the treetops, but please no more "tree-topping." Give the show a listen and please leave a 5star review so the world can hear this.

Katie Evans Jun 08, 2022

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Katie is the Senior Communications Strategist for Woodard & Curran. She is also a children's book author. Which makes her the coolest person on this side of the universe. We chat about what her position does and some ways to get good communication overall. Public trust is something that is earned and not given, and Katie is a shining star in the trust department. Give the show a listen and share with a friend or 30.
Find her on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-evans-2499153/

Chista Kouretchian Jun 08, 2022

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Chista is the Procurement/Contract Manager for the City of Woodinville in Washington State. Chista is the coolest person to talk to in regards to procurement. We talk about how to write the best and worst bid and how the bid process has changed over the years. Give the show a listen and make sure to thank your local public workers