Patrick Mehaffey, LTRC's Audio-Visual Manager, joins Todd and Garrett on this episode for a behind-the-scenes look at the technology and tools LTRC utilizes to provide world-class transportation training to thousands of men and women every year.

Three members of DOTD's Innovative Procurement group- Anna Hanks, Morgan Kelley, and Tim Nickel- join Todd and Garrett for a "crash course" on how their team is pursuing creative solutions to finance and execute road, bridge, and other infrastructure projects across Louisiana.

Three members of LTRC's Internal Training Team- Patrick Frazier, Hannah Boggs, and Will Ritter- join Todd and Garrett to share more about their important work with DOTD construction personnel across Louisiana, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and effectiveness.

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Rebecca Rizzutto, LTRC's External Training Director, joins Todd and Garrett to for an engaging conversation about our ongoing outreach initiatives to Louisiana's K-12 educators, specifically the acclaimed AASHTO Stem Outreach Solutions program.

The 2025 Louisiana Transportation Conference is in the books! On this episode, DOTD’s Contract Services Administrator, Mark Chenevert, joins Todd and Garrett to discuss several highlights from this year’s conference, as well as the reasons he looks forward to participating each time it is offered.

Two members of Louisiana's Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP), Courtney Dupre and Haley Ortiz, join Todd and Garrett to discuss several exciting upcoming initiatives and opportunities for local transportation officials across Louisiana.

Emily Wolfe, LTRC's Public Information Director, joins Todd and Garrett for Episode 06 of The Driving Force. In their conversation, Emily reflects on over two decades of change and growth at LTRC, especially in the areas of communication and publications. She also highlights several upcoming training opportunities organized and hosted by the LTRC team.

Kirk Wales, LTRC's Structured Training Program Manager and head of our Internal Training Team, joins Todd and Garrett to discuss how he and his team contribute to the workforce development efforts of DOTD's 4,000+ statewide employees.

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Dr. Marcus Sylvas, LTRC's Leadership Development Program Manager, joins Todd and Garrett to share how he is engaging and equipping hundreds of DOTD leaders across Louisiana through a series of development courses.

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