In this episode of Between the Levees, I'm joined finally by Mrs. Jennifer Carpenter, the sitting President and CEO of The American Waterways Operators (AWO). We cover the usual questions but dig a little more into detail on her career and the mission and activities of AWO. It would appear she's found her dream job as an advocate for industry.

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In this episode of Between the Levees, I'm joined by Captain Royce Legg, the first harbor tug pilot I've had on the show. We discuss his early life overseas and on the west coast, his family, a move to Louisiana, a trip to Miami, and a journey through the maritime industry.

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In this episode of Between the Levees, we take a detour from the usual. This one is a deep dive into one of the many supporting services that keep this industry rolling. I'm joined by a father and son, Tim Shocklee, the proprietor and operator of RampStop Marine Services, and his son, Zach, an integral part of the next generation of the business. We discuss family, a busy career with an entrepreneurial mindset that never quieted, the rise of RampStop, present desires, and future potential.

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On this episode, I am joined by Brian Gerk, a Marine and riverman at heart. We discuss the life that led him to the industry, and the life the industry has provided him since. He found himself in the engine room as often as he could, and has, thus far, followed that career track for over two decades.

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In this quick episode of Between the Levees, Mr. Tom Cornwell joins me on the show to chat about his early life, his family, a 46 year career in the industry, and his plans for retirement one day.

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On this episode of the show, finally, I am joined by Vicki Cain. She took a shot on me in mid-2015 to bring me into the best industry in the country. We discuss her journey through a 40 year career, her childhood, her son, and her many hobbies and interests in retirement.

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I am joined by Captain Billy Watkins on this episode. He's spent 35 years in the industry and trained many pilots, his son-in-law, Roman Cail, included. His son is also very close to reaching the wheelhouse, and if his youngest daughter decides to tie the knot, there will be yet another river man in the family. The industry has treated him well, and he does everything he can to return that favor.

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In this episode of Between the Levees, at long last, I sit down with Coy Lawrence. This was, I think, our fourth or fifth meeting as we experienced technical difficulties with all previous attempts. We discuss the usual questions, some old friends, and the industry today.

(There are audio/visual glitches scattered throughout, but you don't miss out on anything.)

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In this episode of Between the Levees, I sit down with Roman Cail, a new heavy tow pilot on the Lower Mississippi River, to talk through his upbringing, his military service, and his career following an ascent up the ranks, through Ingram's Steering program, and into the wheelhouse.

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