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Brittany is the Public Works Director at City of Winter Haven in Florida. In this episode we talk about the City of Winter Havens growth and what it means for Brittany's team. We also chat about her career path and how "Saying Yes" has led her to new heights. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Kyle is the Operations Support Team Manager at the City of Portland in Oregon. In this episdoe we chat about what his role entails and how he supports the Operations staff. We also chat about how to handle Turnover and what Demographics the current talent pool is made of. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

Christine is the Laboratory Analyst at Benton Washington Regional Public Water Authority in Arkansas. In this episode we chat about what she does in her role and how it is heavy on Operations Support. We also cover topics like her affinity for analyzing water and how her career is forming through volunteerism. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

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Jerrold is the Organizational Development Consultant at the City of Phoenix in Arizona. In this episode we chat about his career path and how he went from broadcasting to consulting. We also talked about how one can excel at being an Internal Org Dev Consultant and the difference from being an outside consultant. Also we discuss all the good things that the NFBPA is doing and how to support. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

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Sheldon was a former WWTP Supervisor and morphed into a Safety Consultant. In this episode we chat about how he got into his career and his current lifestyle of living abroad. Sheldon is a believer in Soft Skills and credits his diverse career path to his success in Self-Employment. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals. 


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James is the CEO of Pavement Management Group. In this episode we chat about his path into the industry and how he has grown his company over the years into what it is today. We also cover topics like internships and how his company has carved out a niche in the market. James has mastered being authentically himself and operating a passion. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals. 

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Kevin is the DPW Director of Macomb Township in Michigan. In this episode we chat about how his Township is structured and how it may be unique. We also chat about his knack for Regional Collaboration and how his career path from striping ball-fields in the city to now being the Director. Kevins billboard statement is "Invest in today for a brighter tomorrow." Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals. 


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Jamie is the National Sales Manager with ACARI Engineering Co. In this episdoe we chat about joining his fathers company and all that entails with working with family. We also cover topics like innovation and manufacturing and the direction ACARI is headed in our industry. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

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Noe Martinez is a Public Works Engineering Manager at the City of Brighton in Colorado. Noe and I chat about his journey into his current position and some of the misconceptions he receives from what he does. Coming from South Central LA and now in Brighton CO, Noe has unique view on working within his community. We also cover topics like Speed Bumps and Pickup Lines to meet your wife on the trail. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.