In this episode of Between the Levees, I'm joined by Gerald East Jr., a 4th-generation towboater with a big idea to bring the industry forward a few years. We discuss his grandfather, his father, his experience growing up in the industry, and his new idea, Riverbank Professionals, that will simplify matching available pilots and deckhands with companies looking to fill those roles. It is intended to be a marketplace for labor and opportunities, and much more.

Check out his website @ www.riverbankpro.com.

In this special episode of Between the Levees, I'm joined by Mr. Steve Alley, the now-retired Vice President of Sales for Ingram Barge Company. The newest vessel built by Ingram was named in his honor. We discuss his early life, family, storied career, and life since retirement.

https://www.ingrambarge.com/join.php

I'm joined for this episode by Mark Czarnecki, now the Executive Vice President of Sales @ M/G Transport. I had the pleasure of working about 10 feet from him (when he was in the office, that is...) at my first job in the industry with AEP River Operations in Convent, La. As per usual, we discuss his early upbringing, his introduction to the industry between the levees, his many years in dispatch, the jump to sales, and his feelings and insights about the industry today.

In this episode of Between the Levees, I sit down with Chance Savant to discuss his upbringing, his stint in the Coast Guard, his career in the maritime world, and his views and opinions on current issues facing the industry.

https://open.spotify.com/track/16uPj8...

https://youtu.be/nOYQkeOpzos

In this episode of Between the Levees, I'm very happy to finally host Mary McCarthy to discuss her life, career ambitions, and passion for an industry she fell into by chance. Her successes and accomplishments are shining examples of what hard work and ambition can bring in professional life. When she isn't working or serving on an industry board, she also runs an organization in New Orleans that provides monthly networking opportunities for young local industry talent.

In this episode of Between the Levees, I'm joined by David Ryan, the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Associated Terminals. He's been busy since childhood and remains as such. Some excerpts of his resume not discussed in this episode are as follows...

I'm joined for this episode of Between the Levees by Darren Chambers who spent many years in the industry from the deck to the office. We chat about his years on deck, old friends, a family vacation, and his many adventures through the shoreside logistics world.

From down da bayou and up da road, I'm joined on this episode of Between the Levees by Kenny Creppel, a dispatcher for almost 27 years whose love for the industry is apparent in his many recollections. Aside from his industry experience, we discuss a childhood growing up in Lafitte, Louisiana, a four-year Navy career, and a series of restarts along the way.

At long last, I'm joined yet again on the Between the Levees Podcast by Kyle Pfenning.  We've been fighting technical issues and re-scheduling for a few weeks now.  We chat about his childhood, his experiences in the industry, a few detours, family, and his YouTube channel.  

www.youtube.com/@marktwained

www.youtube.com/@whereyatstudiosllc