Ground Floor Government

From Family Studies to Public Information Officer (with Francia Alonso) | Ep. 137

Summary In this episode of Ground Floor Government, host Hugh Plappert interviews Francia Alonso, a public information officer in San Luis, Arizona. They discuss Francia

How Working Out Led to Working In Local Government (with Nancy Sarieh) | Ep. 136

Summary In this episode of Ground Floor Government, host Hugh Plappert interviews Nancy Sarieh, the Public Information Officer for Lodi, California. Nancy shares her unc

Navigating Local Government Careers (with Jordan Cook) | Ep. 135

Summary In this episode, Jordan Cook, City Administrator of Nevada, Iowa, shares his journey into local government, discussing the adaptability of career paths in this f

From Nonprofit to Government (with Shara Dee) | Ep. 134

Summary In this episode, Hugh Plappert interviews Shara Dee, the first communications officer for South Portland, Maine. They discuss the unexpected opportunities in loc

A Career in Civic Tech (with Marcus Townsend) | Ep. 133

Summary In this conversation, Marcus Townsend shares his journey into web development, emphasizing the importance of community service and networking within local govern

Unlocking Local Government Careers (with Monique Carter) | Ep. 132

Summary In this episode, Monique Carter shares her journey in local government, highlighting the importance of finding the right position and contributing to the communi

Crisis Communications and Public Relations (with Hope Boyd) | Ep. 131

Summary In this episode of Ground Floor Government, host Hugh Plappert speaks with Hope Boyd, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer in Cleburne, Texas. They discuss

From Ceramics to Communications (with Jake Zeigler) | Ep. 130

Summary In this conversation, Jake Zeigler, Communication Manager for Effingham County, Georgia, shares his journey from the private sector to local government. He discu

From Farm to Government (with Terry Bell) | Ep. 129

Summary In this engaging podcast episode, Terry Bell, the County Executive of Warren County, Tennessee, shares his journey from farming to local government. He discusses

Unlocking Opportunities in Local Government (with Desiree Myers) | Ep. 128

Summary In this episode of Ground Floor Government, Desiree Myers, Chief Clerk and COO of Clinton County, Pennsylvania, shares her journey in local government, discussin

Empowering Communities Through Local Government (with Dionne Stroter) | Ep. 127

Summary In this conversation, Hugh Plappert interviews Dionne Stroter, the County Manager of Adams County, Colorado, who shares her inspiring journey from starting in th

From Pizza Delivery to Public Administration (with Tim Hemstreet) | Ep. 126

Summary In this conversation, the speaker shares their unique journey into public administration, highlighting the unexpected opportunities that shaped their career. The

The Hidden Career Paths in Local Government (with Brigette Garay) | Ep. 125

Summary In this episode of Ground Floor Government, host Hugh Plappert interviews Brigette Garay, a Public Information Officer from Webb County, Texas. Brigette shares h

From Engineering to City Leadership (with LuAnn Holmes) | Ep. 124

Summary In this episode, LuAnn Holmes, City Clerk of Las Vegas, shares her inspiring career journey from electrical engineering to public service, highlighting the impor

The Power of Local Government (with Bryan Hill) | Ep. 123

Summary In this conversation, Bryan Hill discusses his journey from private industry to local government, emphasizing the importance of community engagement, financial m

The Unexpected Journey into Local Government (with Dalton Rice) | Ep. 122

Summary In this episode, Hugh Plappert interviews Dalton Rice, the City Manager of Kerrville, Texas, discussing his unexpected journey into local government, the diverse

Building Community for Career Success (with Alexan Balekian) | Ep. 121

Summary In this conversation, Alexan Balekian discusses the importance of building a community while simultaneously developing a career. He emphasizes the hustle culture

How One Clerk Modernized City Meetings (with April Goad) | Ep. 120

Summary In this episode of Ground Floor Government, host Hugh Plappert speaks with April Goad, the clerk, recorder, and treasurer for Spring Hill, Tennessee. April shar

Navigating a Career in Local Government (with Valerie Sanchez) | Ep. 119

Summary In this episode of Ground Floor Government, host Hugh Plappert interviews Valerie Sanchez, Chief Deputy Clerk of the Board for Orange County, California. Valerie

From Temporary Job to Leadership (with Erin Hudson) | Ep. 118

Summary In this episode of Ground Floor Government, host Hugh Plappert speaks with Erin Hudson, the Communications and Outreach Director in Morrisville, North Carolina.