Cory is the Operations Manger for the City of Champaign Illinois. Imagine this: A Theater major that falls in love with Public Works Operations and totally crushes what he does. Thats Cory. He is a believer in getting engaged even if not employed, meaning, you can do your part to serve the public even if you don't work for a city. Give the episode a spin and make sure to thank your local public worker.

James is the Environmental Engineering Associate III at LA Sanitation and Environment in the Solid Resources Support Services Division. James and I chat about his journey from a career fair to landing the position he is in today. The green waste in LA is in good hands with James. Give it a listen and always remember to thank your local public worker.

Michael is the Fleet Manager for the City of Bloomington in Minnesota. With 588pcs of equipment under his watch, Michael is the right man for the job. From laying under dashboards to where he is at today it has been a journey. Give it a listen and make sure you thank your local Fleet manager.

Michelle is the Parks and Recreation Superintendent for the City of Traverse City in Michigan. Michelle and i talk about her younger-self backpacking with her father to now having 34 parks under her watch. Her time with Americore was the catalyst that got he into the public side of things. The City of Traverse has some great features; a ski-hill, a water-front and now they have Michelle. Give it a listen and make sure to thank your local public worker.

Jennifer is the Chief Civil Engineer in the Department of Public Utilities with the Division of Water Pollution Control in Cleveland Ohio. We chat about her youthful interest in math and science but now communication is how she excels at her position. From a HBCU, to the public sector and then to private and now back to the public side, Jennifer has paid her dues. Give it a listen and make sure you thank your local public worker.

Nick is the Manager of Right of Way & landscape Services for the City of Fort Wayne Indiana. We cover what the Right of Way position does and what its responsible for. Nick and I chat about how learning of new products/services helps keep the tax payers dollars in their pockets. Give the show a listen and always remember to thank your local Public Worker

Jaime is a Civil Engineer 1 of the city La Crosse in Wisconsin. We cover his background from wanting to be a heavy equipment operation to his father wanting better for him. He credits Thinking on his Feet to the successes he's had in his current position. Jaime wants to remind us all that "if you dont know, ask." Give it a listen and if you would like to be featured feel free to reach out.

Andy is the Wastewater Utility Manager for Carson City Nevada. We cover his path from growing up on a cattle ranch to his transition from the private sector to what he does now. Andy wants us all to remember to not flush wipes. Make sure you thank your local public worker and share the episode.

Stan is the current President of American Public Works Association. We chat about what Public Works means to him and his origin in the industry. May 15-21 is National Public Works Week so check with your local city to see what festivities are going on. Give it a listen and remember to always thanks you local Public Worker

Donny is the Public Works Director for the City of Amarillo Texas. He advises all of those who wish to be in management to coach youth sports. Which I think is great advice. We cover his hobby of sports coverage and his strategy of watching other city council meetings to better himself. Give it a listen and make sure you thank your local public worker.