Sargent: On Track Podcast

Apr 10 2025 261 ep. 37 mins 4
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Keeping our employee-owners informed as we work to improve the health, wealth and safety of our crew.

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Excitement, Growth, and Another Reveal | S6 E15

Apr 10 2025 25 mins  
In this episode of the On Track Podcast, Marketing & Communications Coordinator Sebastian Bennage takes us inside the New England all-employee meetings in Maine—one in South Portland and one in Orono—and interviews range from new hires to seasoned operators, all sharing what keeps them coming back year after year—camaraderie, opportunities to learn, and seeing their hard

ABC Young Professionals Alumni | S6 E14

Apr 03 2025 35 mins  
In this episode of the On Track Podcast, host Eric Ritchie teams up with a group of graduates from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Young Professionals program to discuss how it has shaped their leadership journeys. They highlight the importance of honing “soft skills” like communication, relationship-building, and mentorship—especially when working with seasoned

Ownership: Winter Training | S6 E13

Mar 27 2025 28 mins  
In this episode of the On Track Podcast, host Eric Ritchie sits down with Workforce Development Manager Pete Parizo and seasoned Operator Ken Thurlow to discuss our winter training programs and share how the team is preparing our crews for another busy construction season. They discuss the importance of hands-on training in real-world conditions and explain how the company’s “o

Growth, Grit, & the Big Reveal | S6 E12

Mar 20 2025 28 mins  
In this episode of the On Track Podcast, Marketing & Communications Coordinator Sebastian Bennage takes us inside Sargent’s recent all-employee meetings in the Mid-Atlantic Region, held separately in Virginia and North Carolina for the first time—a testament to the region’s growth. Sebastian interviews a mix of new hires and longtime employees, capturing their experiences

Shop Updates, Equipment Talk, & Big Changes! | S6 E11

Mar 13 2025 31 mins  
In this episode of the On Track Podcast, Eric sits down with Equipment Manager Tim Richards and Assistant Equipment Manager Brandon Mace for an inside look at the latest updates in our shop and equipment operations. From year-round maintenance strategies and major shop improvements to the role of our fabrication team in supporting projects, Tim and Brandon share how their team is k

Celebrating Women at Sargent + ESOP PRICE-IS-RIGHT | S6 E10

Mar 06 2025 39 mins  
In this episode of the On Track podcast, Host Eric Ritchie talks with four women at Sargent—ranging from newly promoted VP Accounting & Administration Carey Sheehan to a long-time Shop Administrator Sheila Smith, Junior Foreman Elizabeth Drelich, and an Off-Road Truck Driver Brittany Kraus— who share their stories of building rewarding careers in a traditionally male-domina

Getting Back to the Basics | S6 E9

Feb 27 2025 37 mins  
Host Eric Ritchie is joined by Safety Director Cam Haggar, Safety Manager Adam Pollock, and Safety Specialist James Joyner to discuss how our commitment to safety is maintained through the CARE initiative (Committed, Accountable, Responsible, Empowered) and the Take 5 mindset. They discuss the importance of proactive safety measures, planning, and preventing incidents before they h

Historic Culvert in Meredith, New Hampshire | S6 E8

Feb 20 2025 17 mins  
In this episode of the On Track Podcast, we catch up with the team behind a unique box culvert replacement in Meredith, New Hampshire—a job that packed challenges into a short time frame. Regional Manager Sean Milligan, Junior Superintendent John Koch Jr., and Senior Foreman Chris Lee share how they navigated tight scheduling, high-tension overhead power lines, and a high-visibil

Turning the Flywheel: Celebrate & Promote the Wins | Episode 7

Feb 13 2025 34 mins  
In this final installment of the Sargent Flywheel miniseries, the team focuses on the sixth and final cog: Celebrate & Promoting the Wins. President & COO Eric Ritchie, Business Development Director Glenn Adams, Estimating/Marketing Coordinator Lea Howe, and Marketing/Communications Coordinator Sebastian Bennage dive into how recognizing successes—both big and small—kee

Turning the Flywheel: Execute & Win in the Field | Episode 6

Feb 06 2025 38 mins  
In this episode of the Sargent On Track podcast, President and COO Eric Ritchie, along with guests General Superintendent Ricky Powell, Superintendent Adam Tienen, and Excavator Operator Darrick Trueworthy delve into the fifth cog of Sargent’s Flywheel—“Execute & Win in the Field.” The crew shares real-world experiences on how thoughtful planning, clear communication, a