Eric is the Public Works Superintendent for the City of New Brighton. We chat about how he came from a family in Public Works to his time in the Army. Eric and i chat about today climate of Workforce Development and how he keeps up with what is new and innovative. Give it a listen and make sure to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Rob is the Street Maintenance Field Supervisor for the City of Encinitas in California. We chat about his unique entry into Public Works and his involvement with the MSA San Diego chapter. We also cover the importance of Soft Skills and his tactics for getting better monthly and annually at his craft. Give it a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Stephanie is the Regional and Inspection Sales Rep for Jack Doheny Company. We chat about all things Doheny and also about Roach tentacles in 4k. Stephanie has made her way through the ranks with years of hard work and utilizing her talents to move CWEA into new horizons. Give the episode a listen and with JDC a happy 50th anniversary.

Chris is the Public Works Manager for the City of West Kelowna in British Columbia. We chat about his transition from playing SimCity to actually being a Public Works Manager. We cover what APWA has done for him and why everyone entering the Public Works industry should join APWA. Servant Leadership is how he makes sure he reaches his teammates and he asks for patience and respect from our community members. Give it a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Grahame is the Emergency Services Director for the City of Thousand Oaks in California. He answers the question of "what is a Emergency Services Director and what do you do?" We also talk about his push for Virtual Emergency Operation Centers and what the concept is about. Grahame credits Toastmasters to his ability to speak effectively in high pressure situations. We also cover tools for Mental Health help and his plight to bring more awareness to it. Give it a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

David is the Manager of Roads & Traffic for the City of Nanaimo in British Columbia. We chat about his journey from private to public to private and now back to public. David is a huge proponent on communication and attests it to how he's been able to excel throughout his career. Also, being open to new ideas has helped David keep up with the ever-changing landscape of Public Works. Give it a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works professionals.

Mike is the publisher of "The Maintainer", the official magazine of the MSA (Maintenance Supervisors Association. We chat about his past career in the the Public Sector and we also cover his writing and publishing process. We talk about the future of MSA and the future of his Prized Publication. Make sure you get in touch with Mike and get a digital copy of The Maintainer.

Carmen is the Southwest Operations Manager for the Ardurra. We chat about what a consulting and engineering company like Ardurra does and how it helps our communities. Carmen is a big proponent of the mantra "Every drop counts." Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Daniel is the Public Works Superintendent for the City of Roeland Park in Kansas. We talk about his move from operating at a big city to supervising at a smaller city. Daniel lets us know that "Our best ability is our availability." Give it a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

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Shawn is the Lead Maintenance Worker for the City of Cupertino in California. Shawn and I chat about all things Signage. We go over his journey up the ranks in Public Works and a few things that may have kept him stagnant at times. Shawn is a networker and big on going to conferences to see whats innovative in the PW industry. Give it a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.