Public Works Podcast

Dave Russell: President of Russell NDE Systems and PICA Corporation

Joseph Blackman welcomed Dave Russell, President of Russell NDE Systems and PICA Corporation, to the podcast where Dave Russell detailed his journey building a multi-gene

Kevin Boesch: Compliance Project Manager of Stormwater for SWCA Environmental Consultants

Joseph Blackman welcomed Kevin Boesch, the compliance project manager of Stormwater for SWCA Environmental Consultants, to the podcast where Kevin described their operati

Philip Nitollama: City Traffic Engineer @ City of Riverside, CA

Joseph Blackman welcomed Philip Nitollama, the City Traffic Engineer for the city of Riverside, California, to the public works podcast where Philip Nitollama detailed hi

Alex Hayner: Training and Development Specialist @ Charlotte Water in Charlotte, NC

Joseph Blackman welcomed Alexander Hayner, the Training and Development Specialist at Charlotte Water in Charlotte, North Carolina, to the public works podcast where Alex

Marlene Alcaraz: Engineering Aid @ City of Santa Ana, CA

Joseph Blackman welcomed Marlene Alcaraz to the podcast to discuss the multifaceted and essential role of an Engineering Aid within public works. Marlene Alcaraz shared i

Justin Hopkins: General Manager @ Stockton East Water District, CA

Joseph Blackman welcomed Justin Hopkins, the General Manager of the Stockton East Water District, to the podcast to discuss the intricate balance of managing surface and

Tia Cavender: CEO and Founder of Dig Deep Research

Joseph Blackman welcomed Tia Cavender, the CEO and Founder of Dig Deep Research, to the podcast to discuss the evolving landscape of infrastructure funding for mid-sized

Ignatius Jean: Executive Director of CAWASA (CARIBBEAN WATER & SEWERAGE ASSOCIATION)

Joseph Blackman sat down with Ignatius Jean, the Executive Director of CAWASA, to discuss the complex landscape of regional water management across the Caribbean. Ignatiu

Sarah Collins: Manager of Talent Acquisition and Workforce Development @ PIttsburgh Water, PA

Joseph Blackman welcomed Sarah Collins from Pittsburgh Water to the podcast, where she detailed their innovative approach to talent acquisition and the critical mission o

Kehinde Ojasanya: Research Scientist at the University of Vermont and Founder of Keloks Technologies

Joseph Blackman welcomed Kehinde Ojasanya, a research scientist at the University of Vermont and founder of Keloks Technologies, to the podcast where Kehinde described th

Dustin Stambaugh: City Manager of Weed, California

Joseph Blackman welcomed Dustin Stambaugh, the City Manager of Weed, California, and a newly minted Doctor of Public Administration, back to the podcast where Dustin desc

Tim Runde: Treatment Manager @ Des Moines Wastewater Reclamation Facility, Iowa

Joseph Blackman welcomed Timothy Runde, the Treatment Manager at the Des Moines Wastewater Reclamation Facility, to the podcast where Timothy described his oversight of 2

Gerry Vasquez: Water Quality and Systems Lead Operator @ City of South Gate, CA

Joseph Blackman welcomed Gerry Vasquez, the water quality and systems lead operator for the city of South Gate, California, to the podcast where Gerry described his role

Brittany Thurston: City of Minot's Leadership Development Cohort

Joseph Blackman welcomed Brittany Thurston, a program manager in HR for the public sector, back to the podcast to discuss her creation of an internal leadership developme

The Public Works Podcast: Co-Hosts Shane and Joseph - 2025 Wrap Up Show

Episode Summary: Join Joseph Blackman and Shane Silsby for the final episode of 2025 as they wrap up the year on The Public Works Podcast! In this special “2025 Wrap Up”

The Public Works Podcast: Tom Koutroulis Episode

Episode Summary: Join host Shane Silsby on The Public Works Podcast for a special episode featuring Tom Koutroulis, Director of Orange County Waste & Recycling. Go behind

The Public Works Podcast: EHCRP California Representatives

Episode Title: "Extreme Heat & Community Resilience - California’s Bold Approach" Episode Summary: In this episode, host Shane Silsby is joined by Dr. Braden Kay and Ke

The Public Works Podcast: Ray Dovalina Episode

Episode Title: "Building Communities Across Borders and Oceans" Episode Summary: Join us for an insightful conversation with Ray Dovalina, a veteran public works profe

The Public Works Podcast: Jenny Haruyama Episode

Episode Title: "Leading with Authenticity: How Heart, Humor, and Humanity Shapes Strong Communities" Episode TImestamps & Topics:  0:00 – Introduction • Host Shane Silsb

The Public Works Podcast: Rossana Dantonio Episode

Episode Title: Leadership, Resilience & the book "26 Seconds" ✈️  Episode Summary: Join host Shane Silsby as he sits down with Rossana D'Antonio, former Deputy Director