Public Works Podcast - Joseph Blackman

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Donny Hooper May 16, 2022

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Donny is the Public Works Director for the City of Amarillo Texas. He advises all of those who wish to be in management to coach youth sports. Which I think is great advice. We cover his hobby of sports coverage and his strategy of watching other city council meetings to better himself. Give it a listen and make sure you thank your local public worker.

Nader Heydari May 16, 2022

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Nader is the Deputy Director for the City of Thousand Oaks California. We cover his journey from the private side to the public sector. Nader wants an open channel of communication with the PWD. Give the show a listen and make sure you hit him up for some Persian Food recommendations when in town.

Phil Gaebler May 16, 2022

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Phil is the Water Resource Engineer 3 for the City of Madison Wisconsin. We cover his educational background and how he came from sampling odors to what he does today. Phil wants us all to literally and metaphorically "keep our leaves out of the street." Give it a listen and make sure to leave a review.

Todd Hoppenstedt: Grease your Equipment May 16, 2022

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Todd is the Public Works Director for the City of Brentwood Tennessee. With 25 years of experience he is a big proponent for "taking a chance on yourself." We cover his career path and also why its important for everyone to "grease their equipment." Give it a listen and remember to thank you local public worker.

Layne Cline: City of Lake Dallas Public Works Superintendent May 06, 2022

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Layne is the Public Works Superintendent for the City of Lake Dallas in Texas. Layne gives us his background story and how he uses personality tests to better himself. Communicating with other department heads is how Layne keeps his knowledge sharp. Give it a listen and remember to thanks your local Public Worker.

Veronica Davis: Deputy Director of Transportation & Drainage Operations for Houston Public Works May 06, 2022

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Veronica Davis is the Deputy Director of Transportation & Drainage Operations for Houston Public Works.
Topics covered in this episode include:
-What its like to be a Black Engineer in Public Works
-The power of mentors and mentoring
-Being a People Person
-Books to give your employees
Give it a listen and always remember to thank your local Public Worker

Zac Haffner: City of Reno NV Maintenance & Operations Manager May 04, 2022

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Zac is the Maintenance & Operations Manager for the City of Reno in the Fleet Management division of Public Works. Zac and I chat about his unorthodox path to his position and how it helps him navigate current issues. Being open to criticism and his team is what he credits is the secret to success. Give the show a listen and always remember to thanks a Public Worker.

Rex Dohse: City of Portland ADA Ramp Crew May 04, 2022

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Rex is a Civil Engineer for the Portland Bureau of Transportation in the ADA Ramp Crew. We chat about his Platypus background and how it got him to where he is at today. Rex and I chat about his trip to Amsterdam and how they are the leaders in bike mobility. Rex wants us to all have patience and understanding when it comest to Public Works. Give it a listen and always remember to thank a Public Worker.

Micah Martin: Newport Beach Deputy Director of Public Works May 03, 2022

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Micah is the Deputy Director of Public Works for the City of Newport Beach. He credits his unique path to his "Can-do" leadership style. We chat about what the City of Newport has going on for National Public Works Week and we also go into how growing on on a ranch has benefitted his career in so many ways. Give it a listen and remember to thank our Public Workers.

Mahsa Ostowari: LA Sanitations Environmental Specialist May 03, 2022

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Mahsa is the Environmental Specialist for Regulatory Affairs Division in the Bureau of Sanitation. You will hear her true passion for our environment as she talks about what she does on and off the clock for conservation. We chat about a few documentaries that kickstart her path to being where she is today. Give the show a listen and remember to thank our Public Workers.

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