In this episode of the On Track Podcast, President & CEO Eric Ritchie is joined by Workforce Advancement Director Kevin Gordon, Vice President of Human Resources Amanda Martin, and Vice President of Finance & CFO Tasha Gardner in the Flywheel Studio to reflect on Sargent’s 100th anniversary celebration, share project award updates, and spend meaningful time on the introduction of the new Herbert E. Sargent Founder’s Award. The conversation centers on Kevin being named the inaugural recipient and explores why the award was created, what it represents, and how Sargent’s Core Purpose and Values continue to shape the way the company invests in people.

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In this episode of the Sargent On Track Podcast’s Sargent 100 interview series, Sebastian sits down with Patrick Findlen, a longtime employee who joined Sargent in 1986 after returning to geology and stayed with the company through 2016. Pat shares how he helped Estimating by locating and permitting gravel, borrow, clay, and other material sources, and how that work later led him into a field-focused safety role supporting crews in both New England and the Mid-Atlantic. Along the way, he reflects on the leadership and values that shaped the company across different eras, including the importance of keeping your word, treating people fairly, and holding the line on safety.

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In this episode of the On Track Podcast, Marketing & Communications Lead Sebastian Bennage is joined by Project Engineer Carter Patterson, Northern Maine Safety and DOT Compliance Specialist  Adam Smith, and Division Vice President at Well Built Matt Verderamo in the Flywheel Studio for an on-the-fly conversation recorded during the Sargent Leadership Academy. The group talks through what the Academy is, why it matters, and what participants are taking back to their crews and teams.

The Well Built Podcast: https://www.wellbuiltconsulting.com/thewellbuiltpodcast

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In this episode of the On Track Podcast, President & CEO Eric Ritchie is joined by Workforce Advancement Manager Pete Parizo and Construction Technology Manager (Guru) Jeff Costello in the Flywheel Studio to talk about why training matters at Sargent and why it needs to be seen as more than just a winter program. The conversation looks at how training supports the transfer of knowledge from experienced employee-owners to the next generation, builds ownership and decision-making in the field, and helps crews use technology like GPS and simulators as tools, not crutches. Eric, Pete, and Jeff make the case that real training is not just about checking a box or learning a system, but about improving judgment, discipline, confidence, and long-term value for both the individual and the company.

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In this episode of the On Track Podcast, Marketing & Communications Lead Sebastian Bennage is at the Mid-Atlantic and Piedmont Triad all-employee meeting gathering thoughts on the day as he catches up with employee-owners from across the region. From a new field mechanic seeing the company’s bigger picture for the first time, to leaders discussing responsible growth, succession planning, and the importance of investing in people, the episode offers a grounded look at what it means to build one team across Virginia and North Carolina. 

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In this episode of the On Track Podcast, President & CEO Eric Ritchie is joined by Equipment Manager Tim Richards and Assistant Equipment Managers Jeff Marsh and Brandon Mace in the Flywheel Studio to talk about the people, history, and future of Sargent’s shop and equipment operations. The company’s early adoption of GPS and the lasting legacy of innovation have helped set Sargent apart for generations, and this episode offers a grounded look at one of the company’s true hidden gems.

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In this episode of the Sargent On Track Podcast’s Sargent 100 interview series, Sebastian sits down with Tim Richards, who has spent more than 40 years with Sargent, starting in the Stillwater shop as a mechanic and working his way into leadership as a shop foreman and equipment manager. Tim reflects on what the shop meant to the company when he first walked in, the equipment mindset that shaped the work, and the people and leadership that guided Sargent through changes over the years, leading into the turning point in 2005 and the transition to employee-ownership.

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In this episode of the On Track Podcast, Marketing & Communications Lead Sebastian Bennage is joined by Raymond Couture, Maintenance Foreman, in the Western Maine Conference Room Studio. Ray shares how he got his start as a heavy equipment mechanic, from tinkering as a kid to attending Eastern Maine Technical College, and reflects on 17 years of keeping a growing fleet safe and reliable, from compactors to crushers. The conversation gets into what a strong shop philosophy looks like, why an in-house maintenance team matters for reducing downtime, and how equipment has evolved, especially as electronics, sensors, emissions systems, and diagnostic software have changed the work.

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In this episode of the On Track Podcast, President & CEO Eric Ritchie is joined by Safety Specialist Tony Adams, Safety Manager James Joyner, and Safety Director Cam Haggar in the Flywheel Studio to talk about setting a positive tone for safety in 2026, with a focus on CARE for the well-being of every employee-owner. The group shares how Sargent’s safety training continues to evolve, driven by real jobsite needs. They emphasize that training only works when it is paired with strong field mentorship, and they reinforce a clear message that every employee-owner has stop work authority, no matter their role or tenure.

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In this episode of the Sargent On Track Podcast’s Sargent 100 interview series, Sebastian sits down with Richard “Dick” Martin, who started with H.E. Sargent in 1953 and later served as Vice President of Operations. Dick reflects on getting hired by Herb Sargent, the pace and expectations of early highway and turnpike work, and the values that shaped how the company operated in those years.

A quick note for listeners: Dick had suffered a stroke not long before this interview, and at times, he may be difficult to understand, especially in a loud setting. It’s worth a second listen if you have trouble understanding him the first time.

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