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Episode 13: Please Join Sally Buckley, Managing Director of Pragmatic Success, LLC and Dan Louis, PE PM with Tutor Perini on the LA Purple Line. Listen to Dan's global conversation about Design and Construction of Tunnels. I've known Dan for many years and thrilled he said "yes" to this interview.  You'll value Dan's incredible knowledge.  

Our mission is to provide an educational venue as well as hearing real life stories to humanize these amazing contributors.  I love Infrastructure passionately! I celebrate all of you for making our lives better.

Episode 11: Hi and welcome to our podcast!  We are excited to introduce Mark Hinsdale, former AVP Network and Interline Strategy for CSX Transportation.  Mark will give you a terrific summary of his passion for Rail and an amazing history of where it all began in Michigan.  This is a span of 37 years with a variety of staff and field positions including years in Australia.  At CSX, his primary responsibilities include overseeing the Chicago’s CREATE project efforts, developing and implementing various initiatives designed to enhance capacity on the CSX network, and working closely with other railroads to streamline operations through connecting gateways.  I appreciate this interview with Mark because of his commitment to the industry at a very early age and always willing to serve with the highest level of integrity. If you have a passion for the rail in any capacity, Mark will give you the enthusiasm to pursue your dream.

Episode 10: Hi and thank you for joining us for another exciting episode. Today we welcome Peter Torres to our EEG podcast. Peter Torres is the VP of Business Development and Strategy at CES Consultants located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Peter is sharing his journey from working at Sun Sentinel in Florida learning various aspects of the business to professional steps towards Infrastructure. As VP of CES, Peter speaks of his passion for the growth of the company and the value of working for Rudy Ortiz, PE, CEO of CES and a member of this EEG podcast library.  You will hear about the Water, Airport and Port plans for expansion and the growth ahead.  He invites you to seek out mentors or champions to assist in growth and development. Peter offers terrific insights and gratitude for all support teams who share the wins of the projects.  He speaks eloquently about inclusivity and members of the CES team.

Peter holds a BA in Mass Communications (Magna Cum Laude) from Florida State University and has earned several professional awards.

We have invested time and commitment to thank every member who has ever contributed to Infrastructure world-wide through this venue.  Let's support the Infrastructure Bill for project rehab and expand the growth with innovation in the US.

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Episode 8:  Join Sally Buckley, Managing Director of Pragmatic as she interviews Freddie C. Fuller II, VP Jacobs. A proven leader and a true public servant, Freddie C. Fuller II has spent his entire professional career in the public transportation industry. For more than 24 years Freddie has utilized his education, expertise and relationships to develop transportation policies and procedures to enhance the delivery of transit services.

Episode 7:  Join Sally Buckley, Managing Director of Pragmatic as she interviews Patrick Cassity, President of Patrick Engineer as he speaks eloquently about his 30 infrastructure history from design to Executive Leadership.  You will hear about designs of spectacular bridges throughout the country and international.  Patrick has earned 25 awards, wrote multiple publications, several PE licenses and provides detail about his professional trajectory.  What is striking is Patrick's leadership and plans for continued success at Patrick Engineering.  We are grateful for your contributions.

Episode 6: Robert Brunetti, PE SVP at Patrick Engineering is an exceptional contributor to the Infrastructure space with 30 years of experience managing design and construction teams on a variety of complex projects. Rob interviewed with Sally Buckley, Managing Director of Pragmatic Success and a member of the podcast channel team Engineering Experts Group (EEG), covering Rob's professional history with noteworthy projects and his perspective on the quickly evolving infrastructure market.   Robert is currently the Senior Vice President of Strategy for Patrick,  and holds a Civil Engineering degree and MBA with PE licenses in MI, CT, MA. 

Episode 5: Join Sally Buckley for the interview with David Climie, OBE Managing Director of DJC Bridge Consultants Limited, Edinburgh UK. David provides insight into his 30 years of dedicated experience managing the construction of bridges world-wide.  We will travel together to Europe, Asia and North America as David shares his dedication to his broad professional career. He offers a rich blend of design, construction, budget, scheduling and completion of time sensitive projects.  Thank you David.

Episode 4: Join Sally Buckley, Managing Director of Pragmatic Success, LLC as she interviews Kim Slaughter, CEO SYSTRA Engineering.  Kim provides spectacular insight into her professional history, leadership dynamics and the future of SYSTRA and US Infrastructure in Rail, Transit and Transportation. Before joining SYSTRA, Kim acted as the Senior Vice President of Transit/Rail Market Sector at HNTB Corporation. In 2012 she received the Woman Of The Year Award from the Women's Transportation Seminar. She is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), WTS International, Society of Woman Engineers (SWE) and is the Vice Chair of the American Public Transportation Association.