Public Works Podcast - Joseph Blackman

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Esther Lan Jun 03, 2022

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Esther is the Management Analyst for the Transportation Department of Public Works at the City of Carlsbad CA. We cover her path from being a Taiwanese immigrant to how she got in her current position. We cover her unorthodox way of keep track of whats new in the industry. Give it a listen and share this with someone who may need to hear the story.

Cory Conrad May 31, 2022

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Cory is the Operations Manger for the City of Champaign Illinois. Imagine this: A Theater major that falls in love with Public Works Operations and totally crushes what he does. Thats Cory. He is a believer in getting engaged even if not employed, meaning, you can do your part to serve the public even if you don't work for a city. Give the episode a spin and make sure to thank your local public worker.

James Roska May 26, 2022

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James is the Environmental Engineering Associate III at LA Sanitation and Environment in the Solid Resources Support Services Division. James and I chat about his journey from a career fair to landing the position he is in today. The green waste in LA is in good hands with James. Give it a listen and always remember to thank your local public worker.

Michael Keim May 26, 2022

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Michael is the Fleet Manager for the City of Bloomington in Minnesota. With 588pcs of equipment under his watch, Michael is the right man for the job. From laying under dashboards to where he is at today it has been a journey. Give it a listen and make sure you thank your local Fleet manager.

Michelle Hunt May 26, 2022

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Michelle is the Parks and Recreation Superintendent for the City of Traverse City in Michigan. Michelle and i talk about her younger-self backpacking with her father to now having 34 parks under her watch. Her time with Americore was the catalyst that got he into the public side of things. The City of Traverse has some great features; a ski-hill, a water-front and now they have Michelle. Give it a listen and make sure to thank your local public worker.

Jennifer Heard May 26, 2022

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Jennifer is the Chief Civil Engineer in the Department of Public Utilities with the Division of Water Pollution Control in Cleveland Ohio. We chat about her youthful interest in math and science but now communication is how she excels at her position. From a HBCU, to the public sector and then to private and now back to the public side, Jennifer has paid her dues. Give it a listen and make sure you thank your local public worker.

Nick Jarrell May 23, 2022

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Nick is the Manager of Right of Way & landscape Services for the City of Fort Wayne Indiana. We cover what the Right of Way position does and what its responsible for. Nick and I chat about how learning of new products/services helps keep the tax payers dollars in their pockets. Give the show a listen and always remember to thank your local Public Worker

Jamie Hassemer May 23, 2022

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Jaime is a Civil Engineer 1 of the city La Crosse in Wisconsin. We cover his background from wanting to be a heavy equipment operation to his father wanting better for him. He credits Thinking on his Feet to the successes he's had in his current position. Jaime wants to remind us all that "if you dont know, ask." Give it a listen and if you would like to be featured feel free to reach out.

Andy Hummel May 20, 2022

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Andy is the Wastewater Utility Manager for Carson City Nevada. We cover his path from growing up on a cattle ranch to his transition from the private sector to what he does now. Andy wants us all to remember to not flush wipes. Make sure you thank your local public worker and share the episode.

Stan Brown May 20, 2022

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Stan is the current President of American Public Works Association. We chat about what Public Works means to him and his origin in the industry. May 15-21 is National Public Works Week so check with your local city to see what festivities are going on. Give it a listen and remember to always thanks you local Public Worker

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