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Sargent: On Track Podcast
Hosted by Sargent · EN
Keeping Sargent employee-owners informed about what's going on within the company, industry, and ESOP world.
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Sargent and Brinkmann Constructors Talk Employee Ownership & PRICE-IS-RIGHT CONTINUES | S7E19
May 700:35:50Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the On Track Podcast, President & CEO Eric Ritchie is joined by Mid-Atlantic Business Development Manager Mike Mullins and Brinkman Constructors Senior Vice President of Corporate Operations and Regional Offices Ted Hoog in the Flywheel Studio for a conversation about employee-ownership, company culture, and what it takes to carry a strong construction company forward. Ted shares Brinkman’s ESOP journey, how founder Bob Brinkman used employee-ownership as a way to protect the company’s legacy, and how the company has grown while working to keep its core values intact across multiple regions.If you liked this week’s episode and are interested in becoming an Employee-Owner at Sargent, please visit our careers page on the Sargent website.https://sargent.us/apply/If you have an episode suggestion, please send your idea to:sbennage@sargent.us
Transcribe →New England Meeting Voices & PRICE-IS-RIGHT | S7E18
Apr 3000:35:00Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the On Track Podcast, we catch up with employee-owners at Sargent’s Northern Maine and Southern Maine all-employee meetings to hear what keeps them moving, what they’re taking into the busy season, and what it means to be part of Sargent during its 100th year. From newer team members finding their place, to long-time employee-owners reflecting on safety, career growth, and the value of getting everyone together, the conversations give a good look at the people behind the work. The episode also kicks off Sargent ESOP Month with CFO & VP Finance Tasha Gardner and CEO & President Eric Ritchie joining in for the Price-Is-Right and a quick lesson on how the ESOP works, with a reminder that employee ownership is built through the work everyone does each day.If you liked this week’s episode and are interested in becoming an Employee-Owner at Sargent, please visit our careers page on the Sargent website.https://sargent.us/apply/If you have an episode suggestion, please send your idea to:sbennage@sargent.us
Transcribe →Why Should You Use HealthJoy? | S7E17
Apr 2300:31:14Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the On Track Podcast, Vice President-Human Resources Amanda Martin is joined by HealthJoy representatives Lindsay Nelson and Stephanie Young, Cross Insurance representative Gabe Marchese, and HR Generalist Jennifer Snow in the Flywheel Studio to talk about how the HealthJoy app can help Sargent employee-owners and their families better understand and use their healthcare benefits. The conversation covers how the app can help users find in-network care, make appointments, review medical bills, set health goals, and get support when healthcare questions come up, whether they are at home, on the road, or helping a family member from a distance. It is a practical episode with straightforward examples, and it is worth a listen for anyone who wants to make healthcare and benefits a little easier to manage.Get started with HealthJoy so it is ready when you need it. If you have a work email, watch for a Launch Day email to activate your account. If not, you can still sign up by downloading the app, entering the email tied to your benefits, and verifying your identity with a few extra details if needed. From there, add your preferred email and phone number, create a password, and you are set. To activate your account, visit www.healthjoy.com/download or search for HealthJoy in the App Store or Google Play Store.If you liked this week’s episode and are interested in becoming an Employee-Owner at Sargent, please visit our careers page on the Sargent website.https://sargent.us/apply/If you have an episode suggestion, please send your idea to:sbennage@sargent.us
Transcribe →The Herbert E. Sargent Founder’s Award | S7E16
Apr 1600:41:52Tap to summarizeIn 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.If you liked this week’s episode and are interested in becoming an Employee-Owner at Sargent, please visit our careers page on the Sargent website.https://sargent.us/apply/If you have an episode suggestion, please send your idea to:sbennage@sargent.us
Transcribe →Sargent at 100: Patrick Findlen From Geology to Safety | S7E15
Apr 900:28:36Tap to summarizeIn 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.If you liked this week’s episode and are interested in becoming an Employee-Owner at Sargent, please visit our careers page on the Sargent website.https://sargent.us/apply/If you have an episode suggestion, please send your idea to:sbennage@sargent.us
Transcribe →Sargent Leadership Academy Takeaways | S7E14
Apr 200:23:58Tap to summarizeIn 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/thewellbuiltpodcastIf you liked this week’s episode and are interested in becoming an Employee-Owner at Sargent, please visit our careers page on the Sargent website.https://sargent.us/apply/If you have an episode suggestion, please send your idea to:sbennage@sargent.us
Transcribe →Ownership Over the Work | S7E13
Mar 2600:36:23Tap to summarizeIn 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.If you liked this week’s episode and are interested in becoming an Employee-Owner at Sargent, please visit our careers page on the Sargent website.https://sargent.us/apply/If you have an episode suggestion, please send your idea to:sbennage@sargent.us
Transcribe →Mid-Atlantic Meeting Voices | S7E12
Mar 1900:18:14Tap to summarizeIn 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. If you liked this week’s episode and are interested in becoming an Employee-Owner at Sargent, please visit our careers page on the Sargent website.https://sargent.us/apply/If you have an episode suggestion, please send your idea to:sbennage@sargent.us
Transcribe →The Hidden Gem of Sargent & PRICE-IS-RIGHT RETURNS! | S7E11
Mar 1200:49:16Tap to summarizeIn 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.If you liked this week’s episode and are interested in becoming an Employee-Owner at Sargent, please visit our careers page on the Sargent website.https://sargent.us/apply/If you have an episode suggestion, please send your idea to:sbennage@sargent.us
Transcribe →Sargent at 100: Tim Richards on the Shop | S7E10
Mar 500:19:41Tap to summarizeIn 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.If you liked this week’s episode and are interested in becoming an Employee-Owner at Sargent, please visit our careers page on the Sargent website.https://sargent.us/apply/If you have an episode suggestion, please send your idea to:sbennage@sargent.us
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