David is the Design, Construction and Maintenance Director At Mile High Flood District in Denver Colorado. In this episode we chat about the larger "Why" for the Mile High Flood District and also how David navigated his way to his current position. We also cover the concept of his book and what spurred him to write it. Give the episode a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.


Find his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Effective-Client-Architecture-Engineering-Construction/dp/1706240392/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+effective+client&qid=1578880497&sr=8-1

Amanda is the Director of Water Quality Management in Bangor Maine and Phil is the Superintendent of York Sewer District. In this episode we chat about legislation, politics and the challenge of bio-solid disposal. We also cover topics like wet wipes and alos how to justify your position. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals. 

Mike is the Public Works Director at the City of Hutchinson in Minnesota. In this episode we chat about how to be both flexible and diplomatic in the workplace. A concept that Mike touched on is an "Emotional Bank Account" and how a high vs low balance can effect staff positively or negatively. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Griffin is the Public Works Analyst at City of Tukwila. We chat about what a Analyst does and what his position is responsible for. We also covered what he would do if he were Mayor for a Day and what keeps him up at night. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Carl is a Retired Public Works Servant, Safe Sidewalk Advocate, Instructor of Public Works Maintenance and Music. Carl and I talk about everything from Drums to Tye-dye to Sidewalks. Carl is one of the busiest retirees i know and there are plenty of Rockstar stories in the episode. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Caroline Cooper is the Vice President at Global Sensor Systems | Manufacturer Automatic Reverse Braking Systems. Caroline and I chat about being a 3rd generation exec in the company and where she is looking to take the company. We chat about some stats in the industry and how her product aims to help with backup accidents.

Find more from Global Sensor Systems here: https://www.globalsensorsystems.com/

Chad Oxton is the Operations Superintendent II at City of Suffolk Virginia. We chat about what got Chad into the Public Works industry and also what he does from day to day. We cover topics like his personal development regimen and his perspective on workforce development. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Brittany is the Treatment Plant Operations Administrator at Martin County in Florida. We chat about what a day-in-the-life of a Treatment Plant Operations Administrator is like. We cover her path to get where she is at today and also the reason she got her start in Public Works. Her push for continuing education and attaining new certifications is impressivea and also she has the most colorful nails in the history of the podcast. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Profissionals.

Greg is the Principal Project Manager & Grant Writing Practice Leader at MNS Engineers. In this special edition of the Public Works Podcast we talk about All Things Grants.

Some Grantwriting topics we cover:
-Timeline
-Artificial Intelligence
-IIJA
-Business model

Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Seth is Infrastructure Inspector for the City of Fishers. We talk about his path to becoming the Infrastructure Inspector and what his normal day looks like. We talk about the dynamic between inspectors and contractors and how communication is key in touchy situations. Seth accredits Time Management as a tool to keep all of his projects in line. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Kamuron is the Director of King County Wastewater Treatment Division at King County in Washington State. We chat about the next generation of wastewater treatment, workforce developmment in wastewater and how he decompresses from being responsible for 800 FTE's. Kamuron wants us all to "Think Before You Flush." Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Trino is the Director of Public Works and Utilities for The City of Galveston in Texas. We chat about his path from being an At Risk Teacher to becoming a Director in a municipality. He has spearheaded a high efficiency Maintenance Program and is open for questions around their AMI Project. He credits his ascent to "seeking feedback" and would like the community of Galveston to go easy on flushing wipes. GIve the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Jennifer is the Fleet Services Supervisor for Coconino County Arizona. We chat about what here day is like and what her responsibilites are as a Fleet Services Supervisor. She details her path on in how she came into that position and we also cover topics like personal development and her definition of customer service. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

BJ is the President at Source Technologies L.L.C. In this episdoe BJ and i chat about his transition from the corporate world to solving a problem on his own. We also chat about about his push for Interpersonal Skills and his passion for Golf. BJ employs us all to "Find your Why". Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Find more Source Technoligies at https://sourcetechnologiesllc.com/

Sheila is the Executive Director at NASSCO, Inc. We chat about all things NASSCO and the array of trainings they offer. We talk about how she got into the Executive Director position and where she wants to take the association.

Find more about NASSCO at nassco.org

Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

In this special edition of The Public Works Podcast we talk about All Things Cyber Security. Who is at risk, what to look out for, how to prevent it, past events that can happen in the future etc etc.

Scott Grayson is the CEO of American Public Works Association
Keith Pugh is the current Presidnet of American Public Works Association

Give it a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Thomas is the Principal Hydrogeologist for Southeast Hydrology and we talk about the current state of Groundwater. We also dive into what all the rainfall on the west coast means for groundwater.

Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Kelly Snyder is the Public Works Director of Snohomish County in Washington. In this special edition we chat about a variety of topics surrounding one single thing: Roads.

Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Chad is the President and CEO of Bidcurement and The Infrastructure Network. We talk about what problem Bidcurement is solving for and also why The Infrasctructure Network needs to exist. We talk about his journey in the industry and some of the hi's and low's of being a salesman in this industry. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Find more from Chad here: https://linktr.ee/chadsmeltzer

Keith is the current President of American Public Works Association. We chat about what it is like being the president and what his day-to-day is like. We also cover topics like Asset Management and why Public Works professionals are First Responders.

APWA is an association for the people and if you ever feel stagnant in your career, join an association and volunteer.

Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Brenda Bisceglia is the City of Vaughan’s Mobility Management/ MoveSmart Manager with the Transportation and Fleet Management Services department. This June will mark Brenda’s 13th year with the city. She has held a number of positions in Public Works, from Contract Administration in Development Engineering, to Supervisor of the School Crossing Guard Program, and now working as Manager of Mobility Management.

Throughout all her roles, she’s gained a solid understanding of the various operations and service delivery models, always looking to improve efficiencies in operations. Her roles heavily rely on citizen interactions and the citizen experience responding to questions and concerns, ensuring residents are heard and creating positive moments.

Service Excellence is the driving force behind the City’s Term of Council Strategic Plan and Priorities, and it’s the part of Brenda’s job she enjoys the most.

Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Anthony is the Public Works Division Manager & Assistant City Engineer at City of Kalamazoo in Michigan. Anthony and I chat about how he got into the Public Works field and also what his day-to-day position does. We also cover his involvement in Local Government 2030 and the intel they are gathering on certain issues within Public Works. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Find more about Local Government 2030: https://www.localgov2030.com/

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Mora is the Construction Communications Project Manager at Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority. Mora and I chat about communication is a vital piece in any community project and how public speaking skills helps everyone. We also covered topics like community meetings and how she got into the industry. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

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Lori is an Environmental Scientist at the City of San Diego. We chat about her path from stay-at-home-mom to being compelled to follow her interests into the water sector. We cover topics like her day to day activitities and why it may not be as easy as a job as you would think. A message Lori would like to get accross to the community is "Showers to Flowers." Give the episode a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

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Molly is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the Town of South Windsor in Connecticut. In this episode we chat about her workload and all the tasks that Molly is over day-to-day. We also hear what her "Moonshot Event" is and also what keeps her up at night. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals. 

Adam is the co-founder of Transcend. Adam and i chat about Generative AI and how it can be used in our industry. We also cover topics like how he came about solving the problem that Transcend solves, how he got into the industry and some solid book recommendations. Adam wins the award for the best shirt on Public Works Podcast so check out the video if you can. Always remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.


To learn more visit www.transcendh2o.com.

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Steve is the Wastewater Maintenance Superintendent for Costa Mesa Sanitary District and also their Chief Turd Wrangler. Steve and I chat about what its like being over a 4000 manhole 224 mi of pipe system. We cover how he has used CWEA and SARBS to help propel his knowledge of his field. We also talk about the concept of Cross-Training and how it can give operators more skills without taking away from their current status. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.


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Bryce is a Territory Sales Manager with Municipal Maintenance Equipment in Sacramento, California. We talk about how his background as a teacher/coach has helped him navigate the treacherous waters of equipment sales. We also cover how family and competition keeps him motivated and a few things he does to set himself apart from the rest of the field. Give the show a listen and find out more from MME at https://source-mme.com


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Lorizelda is the Deputy Public Works Director at City of Phoenix in Arizona. In this episode we talk about what is was like to have the SuperBowl in town with the focus on being Zero-Waste. We go into how she got into the industry and what keeps her fire lit to continue to serve her community. We talk about the power of internships and how they can propel ones early career. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.


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Jeanne is the Capital improvement supervisor, over utilities for the Town of Gilbert in Arizona. She is also the incoming President to AZ Water. We chat about how she made her way into the industry and how she is able to quickly ascend to the high ranks of the AZ Water association. We also cover how she keeps her sword sharp and her advice to "Find a way to care." Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.



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Drew is the Operations Manager at Southern Vac in South Carolina. In this episode we chat about all of Southern Vac's offerings and the state of Public Works today. We also chat about his tips on being organized and how it helps him keep up with the speed of the industry. Give this show a listen and find more on Southern Vac at https://southern-vac.com/


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Adam Hersberger and Josh Hawley join the podcast to chat about what Ziptility is and what problems it solves. Workforce in the water/wastewate industry are only as good as their tools and Ziptility is perfect for any application. We talk about real life applications and its "Field-first" mentality. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Find more at http://www.ziptility.com/

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Amanda is the Co-founder and CEO of VAPAR. If you have anything to do with camering sewer line and/or coding the sewer footage, you need VAPAR. Amanda and i chat about the reason why VAPAR exists and how it stemmed from her experience in the industry. Give the show a listen and remeber to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Find more at https://www.vapar.co/

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Jeremy is the National Sales & Marketing Manager for XTIRPA. XTIRPA is one of the leaders in fall protection and Jeremy and I cover all things safety. We also chat about how someone can get into this industry and thrive without having extensive eperience. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Find more at http://www.xtirpa.com/

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Matthew is Lead Wastewater Treatment Operator at Cherokee Metropolitan District in Colorado springs Colorado. We chat about his path to the position where he is at today and how he uses certifications to propel his career. We cover topics like foreign intrusion and the importance of getting your certifications if you are without a college degree.

In this episode we have Kristin Bean the Executive Director at Alliance of Indiana Rural Water and Lorean Johnston the Deputy Director at Alliance of Indiana Rural Water. In this special edition we chat about what AIRW is doing to combat the worker shortage and also the gaps in legislative education. Our rural systems have an asset in AIRW and we are here to tell their story and educate on the value they provide to the rural water community. Give the episode a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals. 

Brandon is the Public Works Safety Manager for the City of St. Charles, Illinois. We chat about what the role of what a Safety Manger is and how he got into the position. We also cover things like tips to keep operators safety conscious and dispell the myths of the safety industry.

Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.


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Isaac is the President of Portable Pipeline Systems. In this episode we chat about what Portable Pipeline is solving for in Emergency Planning and also how Isaac got into the industry. We talk about certain tips that municipalities can use to better themselves in case of an emergency. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Find more from Portable Pipeline Systems here: https://www.portablepipelinesystem.com

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Elizabeth is the Senior Civil Engineer - Water Supply & Treatment Division, Water Resources Department in the City of Savannah, Georgia. Elizabeth and I chat about her entrance into the Water industry and also how she is a part of Local Government 2030. Elizabeth is a big supporter of asking questions when one doesn't have the answer. Make sure you give it a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.


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Julie T. Underwood Public Works Director City of Kirkland

Kelly A. Snyder, MPA | Public Works Director Snohomish County Public Works

Emily Moon Public Works Director City of Issaquah

In this special episode we cover topics including:

1. Networking as a woman in a male-dominated space.
2. Saying "YES" to opportunities
3. Recruiting and cultivating talent

Give this show a listen and share it with a young woman who wants to get into the Public Works space.



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Andrew is the Senior Maintenance Worker in Water Production for the City of Chino Hills CA. Andrew and I chat about how the team keeps the water flowing for the City. We also cover topics like working with his Wastewater counterparts and how he keeps a cool head in times of adversity. Andrew is a big proponent on helping people simply for the fact that they need help. With Andrew at the wheel, the water of Chino Hills is in safe hands.

Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.


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Richard is the Michigan Territory Sales rep for Best Equipment Company. Richard and I talk about how Best Equipment supports local municipalities with sales and service. We cover what its like working with municipalities in the current cliamte. We also chat about mental health and mental toughness in sales.

Find more on Best Equipment Company at bestequipmentco.com

Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

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Suzan is the founder of Creative Raven and the TUIT Group. We chat about how she made her way into the industry and how to nail a trade show. Susan is a big proponent on helping companies better navigate the waters of servicing municipalities the correct way.

Find more about Susan at https://www.creativeraven.com/

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Alice is the Supervising Structural Engineer for LEE + RO. We chat about her career path and what landed her at LEE + RO. We talk about what its like navigating the Engineering field as a woman and also how she mentors younger women entering the field. We also cover a couple topics surrounding California's Drought Crisis. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Structural Engineers.

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Ed is the former Public Works Director for the City of Henderson in Nevada. Ed and I chat about the city's aggressive growth over the years and also what were some highs and lows during his 29 year career. We also cover how Resiliency is a skill that one would need to attain to be successful at a Directors position. GIve the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

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Nick is the President of Essential Equipment in Conroe Texas. We chat about the power of Service in the Sewer and Stormwater industry. We also cover what its like to be at the wheel of a company the current job climate.

Essential Equipment is the Texas Leader for Sewer Camera and Wastewater Equipment Service.
Find more at: http://www.essentialequipment.com

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Wesley is the Park Maintenance Administrator at City of Boca Raton in Florida. In this episode we talk about his career path and his winning of the coveted 30 under 30 award for Parks and Rec professionals. We also chat about Basketball, Versatility and Continuing Education. Wesleys message to the community is that "We're not perfect but we try". Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Abby is a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator for Sanitary District No.5 of Marin County in California. Abby went from being in sales to her sanitary position and she says that "curiosity and confidence" will help someone enter in her line of work smoothly. We chat about about the importance of asking questions and leveraging mentors and her future plans. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

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Bethany is a Civil Engineer for the City of Arvada in Colorado. We chat about the Why behind raising rates and how it can be a positive for the community. We also cover the topic of Aging Infrastructure and why it is a postive to have big picture ideas in the midst of day-to-day activities. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

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Ben is the Application Engineer; Analytics NA for Xylem, Inc. We talk about why instrumentation is important for the futureof water and wastewater facilities and also why Xylem and YSI are industry leaders. To all the fellow colleagues Ben wants us to "remember why we are doing it" to stay inspired. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

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