Public Works Podcast - Joseph Blackman

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Ty Fadness Apr 14, 2022

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Ty is the Utilities Chemist in Eau Claire Wisconsin. If you are looking for a home-run hitting, hat-trick scoring, Covid-fighting episode, look no further. We chat about his journey from being a inner-city teacher to where he is at today. Give it a listen and please leave a 5star review to help get the word out.

Vicki White Apr 08, 2022

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Vicki is the Utility Administrative Services Manager for the city of Henderson Nevada. We talk about her journey from being a young chemist to her passion for workforce development. Vicki 2.0 is a big reader and you may catch her eating a burger at Remedys Tavern sometime soon! Give the show a listen and please leave a review.

Marc Santos Apr 07, 2022

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Marc is a Senior Consultant with Isle Utilities. We talk about his journey from doing work in the Amazon Jungle to the concrete jungle of Washington DC. We chat about his knack for seeking help from multiple sources and how Isle Utilities is aiding the Public Works industry in being a better match-maker than Tinder could ever be. Give the show a listen and nevermind the audio disparity.

Chuck Cramer Apr 06, 2022

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Chuck is the man with the master plan. With over 500pcs of equipment under his watch, his 25yr US Air Force background helps him keep organized. We chat about how being a Fleet Manager comes with its own challenges and what he does to keep his cool in the face of adversity. Give the show a listen and please leave a rating.

Masahiro Dojiri Apr 06, 2022

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Mas is the Assistant General Manager @ LA Sanitation and Environment In their Executive Division. We chat about his journey from immigrating to America from Japan, to being the chief scientist today. Mas has named 100+ species of marine organisms and has observed 8ft long worms in the Galapagos. If you find Mas walking off his calories from The Original Tommys world famous Hamburgers and feel free to chat him up about his journey to becoming a perfect employee. Give the show a listen and please leave 5 star review.

Albert Carbon Mar 21, 2022

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Albert is the Public Works Director of Oakland Park in sunny Florida. In this episode, Albert and I chat about his philosophy on why communication matters more than anything. We touch on hurricane season in southwest Florida and why there is great benefit in joining associations. Make sure you give this episode a listen and leave a 5-star review.

Tobin Bennett-Gold Mar 21, 2022

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This was one of my favorite roundabout conversations. No, really, it was heavily involving roundabouts. Tobin is a traffic engineer for the city of Kenmore Washington. His passion for public service compelled him to make the world a better place by being great as a traffic engineer. If you see him out-and-about stuffing his face with Korean Fried Chicken, feel free to chat him up about all things traffic. Give it a listen and leave a 5-star review.

JC Agcaoili Mar 09, 2022

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JC is a Junior Engineer for the city of San Rafael in California. We talk about his role as a junior engineer and about how mentors have helped him accelerate his learning curve within his role. Having gone to school, living and working in the same general area has helped JC become a beacon light to his friend group in regards to Public Works happenings. Give the show a listen and leave a review.

William T Bailey Mar 09, 2022

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William is the Street Maintenance Supervisor for the city of Henderson North Carolina. We chat about his transition from the private side to the public works side of things. William is an avid reader and he attributes his success with reading books on leadership. If you happen to see him at Pino's cheesesteak, feel free to bring up the topic of motion sickness and how it led him to public works. Give it a listen and leave a review.

Nathan Barreras Mar 09, 2022

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Nathan is a Project Manager for the Engineering department at the city of Oxnard California. We talk about his background as a nuclear engineer in the Navy to where he now as a Project Manager. From learning gym roofs to city parks, his path has started with, and is continuing to be a field trip. If you find him at El Pollo Norteno feel free to ask him about micro-nuclear plants.