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Sargent: On Track Podcast

Keeping our employee-owners informed as we work to improve the health, wealth and safety of our crew.

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27:10

SCA 10th Anniversary | S6E29

Sargent: On Track Podcast ·

2025/07/17

In this episode of the On Track Podcast, President Eric Ritchie sits down with Workforce Advancement Manager Pete Parizo and 2024 SCA graduate Cohen Noble to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Sargent Construction Academy. Eric and Pete discuss how the program has evolved from the early days—housing and busing new hires to a “training field”—to today’s company-wide initiative focused on helping individuals build meaningful careers. Pete shares insight into how meeting people where they’re ...

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28:38

I-395/Route 9 Connector Project Completion | S6E28

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2025/07/10

In this episode of the On Track Podcast, President Eric Ritchie sits down with Northern Maine Regional Manager Tim LePage and Superintendent Scott Blanchard to reflect on the completion of the largest project in Sargent’s history—the I-395/Route 9 Connector. The team revisits some of the early challenges and predictions they made in 2023, including handling wick drains, ultra-lightweight fill, and complex site logistics in the Felts Brook area. If you liked this week’s episode and are interes...

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19:50

Inside HR: Meet the Team | S6E27

Sargent: On Track Podcast ·

2025/07/03

In this episode of the On Track Podcast, Amanda Martin, VP of Human Resources, introduces the growing HR team at Sargent—including new team members from Maine and North Carolina. Listeners get to know Claire, Renee, Harry, Alexis, and Justin as they share their backgrounds, hobbies, and how they support Sargent’s employee-owners. The team also highlights Sargent’s recent growth, military-friendly designation, and who to contact for specific HR needs. With some laughs, shout-outs, and even a f...

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18:35

Building Each Other Up | S6 E26

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2025/06/26

In this episode of the On Track Podcast, we shine a spotlight on the growing community of women field leaders at Sargent. Sebastian has a conversation with current and future leaders—including Meredith Brewer, Elizabeth Drelich, Jessie Kennedy, Charli Vaillancourt, and retired Superintendent Katrina Morgan—about their experiences in the field, the importance of support, and the launch of a new internal group dedicated to mentoring and connecting women in construction. If you liked this week’s...

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25:12

Catching Up With Maine’s Largest Concrete Contractor...

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2025/06/19

In this episode of the Sargent On Track Podcast, host Business Development Director Glenn Adams sits down with leaders from N.S. Giles—Maine’s largest concrete contractor—to talk about their journey from humble beginnings to major project partners on jobs like the Back Cove South Storage Facility. They discuss the company’s growth, recent acquisitions, commitment to safety, and innovations in tilt-up construction. The conversation highlights the deep partnership between Sargent and N.S. Giles...

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24:14

Building the Future: Goochland's Heavy Equipment...

Sargent: On Track Podcast ·

2025/06/12

In this Sargent On Track Podcast episode, host Sebastian and HR Specialist Justin Embry welcome Bruce Watson, Director of Career and Technical Education at Goochland County Public Schools. Bruce shares the story behind Goochland’s successful Heavy Equipment Operator Program, launched in 2014, designed to prepare high school students for immediate, high-paying careers in the construction industry. Bruce and Justin discuss the importance of partnerships between schools and businesses like Sarge...

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45:49

Wrapping Up ESOP Month & Celebrating Ownership | S6 E23

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2025/06/05

In this episode of the On Track Podcast, President Eric Ritchie is joined by CEO Herb Sargent and CFO Tasha Gardner to celebrate the conclusion of Sargent's ESOP month. The trio reflects on the significance of employee ownership, highlighting the company's remarkable ESOP growth and the direct benefits experienced by employee-owners, from stock price increases to vesting milestones. They emphasize the essential role each team member plays in building and sustaining value, fostering succession...

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42:20

Talkin' Employee Ownership with T Buck Construction &...

Sargent: On Track Podcast ·

2025/05/29

In this episode of the On Track Podcast, President Eric Ritchie welcomes CFO Marcie Martelle and COO Brian Emmons from fellow Maine‑based ESOP T Buck Construction for a behind‑the‑scenes chat about what it really takes to build—and sustain—an employee‑owned company. From the legacy of founder Terry Buck and T Buck’s 2020 transition to 100% employee ownership to the day‑to‑day challenges of educating crews, growing valuations, and planning leadership succession, the conversation is packed with...

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45:56

Sargent Leadership Academy Discussion &...

Sargent: On Track Podcast ·

2025/05/22

In this episode of the On Track Podcast, President & COO Eric Ritchie sits down with Vice President of HR Amanda Martin, Northern Maine Regional Manager Tim LePage, and Vice President of Accounting & Administration Carey Sheehan to unpack the brand‑new Sargent Leadership Academy—an in‑house, 12‑day program designed to give current and emerging leaders the hard and soft skills they’ll need to help steer the company’s growth. The group shares how a field‑born idea from Project Engineer ...

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52:08

COO Announcement & TRUE-UP BONUS PRICE-IS-RIGHT! | S6...

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2025/05/15

In this episode of the On Track Podcast, President Eric Ritchie sits down with CEO Herb Sargent and newly promoted Vice Presidents/Chief Operating Officers Doug Morrison (North) and Justin Porter (South) to reveal the company’s new dual‑COO structure, explain how it supports Sargent’s succession plan, and share what “responsible growth” looks like in both New England and the Mid‑Atlantic. The conversation traces Doug’s and Justin’s 20-plus-year journeys from “glorified laborers” to regional l...

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37:27

CARE for Our Equipment & PRICE-IS-RIGHT! | S6 E19

Sargent: On Track Podcast ·

2025/05/08

In this episode of the On Track Podcast, President & COO Eric Ritchie sits down with Assistant Equipment Manager Brandon Mace to explore why “taking CARE” of Sargent’s iron is just as critical to success as taking care of its people. They unpack data on how trimming idle time is already saving the company hundreds of thousands of dollars (and adding real ESOP value), walk through simple daily inspections that prevent costly breakdowns and injuries, and celebrate the donation of a late-mod...

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61:46

Catching Up with ESOP Retirees & PRICE-IS-RIGHT IS...

Sargent: On Track Podcast ·

2025/05/01

In this episode of the On Track Podcast, President & COO Eric Ritchie welcomes ESOP retirees Chip Laite and Dennis Bernard for a conversation about their far-flung careers—from Aroostook County, Maine, to Mid-Atlantic landfills—the mentors who shaped them, and how employee-ownership has boosted their post-Sargent lives. Along the way, Eric, CEO Herb Sargent, and VP-Finance & CFO Tasha swap stock-price reveal reactions, and Tasha tees up more Sargent ESOP Month contests! If you liked t...

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29:08

Celebrating the Small Tools Department | S6 E17

Sargent: On Track Podcast ·

2025/04/24

In this episode of the On Track Podcast, President & COO Eric Ritchie welcomes newly appointed Small Tools Manager Matt Chambers to the Flywheel Studio to talk about one of Sargent’s “hidden gems” — the Small Tools Department and how he’s preparing to succeed 45-year veteran Bobby Leland. 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 sugg...

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37:03

Camaraderie, Family, & the Final Reveal | S6 E16

Sargent: On Track Podcast ·

2025/04/17

In this episode of the On Track Podcast, Marketing & Communications Coordinator Sebastian Bennage attends the last set of New England all-employee meetings and interviews foremen, mechanics, shop veterans, new hires, and CEO Herb Sargent to talk about camaraderie, safety first, and the excitement of seeing this year’s ESOP stock‑price jump. From decades-long employee‑owners reflecting on how far the company (and their retirement accounts) have come to brand‑new teammates admiring the fami...

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25:26

Excitement, Growth, and Another Reveal | S6 E15

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2025/04/10

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 work pay off. Many credit Sargent’s supportive culture and “Take 5” safety approach as keys to personal, professional, ...

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35:08

ABC Young Professionals Alumni | S6 E14

Sargent: On Track Podcast ·

2025/04/03

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 veterans in demanding environments. If you liked this week’s episode and are interested in becoming an Employee-Owner ...

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28:50

Ownership: Winter Training | S6 E13

Sargent: On Track Podcast ·

2025/03/27

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 “ownership” theme drives everything from housekeeping to mentoring new hires. If you liked this week’s episode and are ...

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28:55

Growth, Grit, & the Big Reveal | S6 E12

Sargent: On Track Podcast ·

2025/03/20

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, career journeys, and the camaraderie that makes Sargent unique. From operators with decades of experience to those ju...

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31:13

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

Sargent: On Track Podcast ·

2025/03/13

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 keeping Sargent running smoothly behind the scenes. They also discuss their transition process as Brandon prepares...

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39:11

Celebrating Women at Sargent + ESOP PRICE-IS-RIGHT |...

Sargent: On Track Podcast ·

2025/03/06

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-dominated industry. They discuss their challenges, the support they’ve received, and the pride they take in making a tangib...

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