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Sargent: On Track Podcast

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21:20

Western Maine: Promotions & Integration | S7E2

Sargent: On Track Podcast ·

2026/01/08

In this episode of the On Track Podcast, Marketing & Communications Lead Sebastian Bennage visits Project Executive Kody Vining and Project Manager Trent Cullinan at the new Sargent Western Maine office to talk through their recent promotions and what the E.L. Vining & Son transition has looked like from the inside. Cody shares the Vining family legacy in Farmington, the type of civil work the team has built its reputation on (site work, DOT, utilities, and aggregates), and what he ho...

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49:50

Built to Last: Sargent’s 100th Anniversary | S7E1

Sargent: On Track Podcast ·

2025/12/31

In this episode of the On Track Podcast, President & CEO Eric Ritchie is joined by Herb Sargent, Board Chair, in the Flywheel Studio to look ahead to Sargent’s 100th anniversary. Herb shares what it was like to write the company’s 100th anniversary book, drawing from decades of family journals and company history, and why it mattered to honor the people and lessons that built Sargent, even when you can’t name everyone. Together, they talk about what really endures across a century: a hear...

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24:00

Merry Christmas!!! | S6E52

Sargent: On Track Podcast ·

2025/12/24

In this episode of the On Track Podcast, President & CEO Eric Ritchie is joined by Tasha Gardner, VP-Finance & CFO, in the Flywheel Studio to wrap up the year with a simple message: Merry Christmas! They reflect on a strong finish to 2025, including board support for the ESOP, welcoming the former E.L. Vining team as Sargent’s Western Maine region, and continued growth in people and work, then look ahead to 2026 with the largest backlog in company history and big momentum heading into...

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25:34

Superintendent, Foreman & SCA Mentorship | S6E51

Sargent: On Track Podcast ·

2025/12/18

In this episode of the On Track Podcast, President & CEO Eric Ritchie is joined by recent Sargent Construction Academy graduate Isabella Moore in the Flywheel Studio, with Superintendent Troy Harvey and Junior Foreman Jesse Kennedy calling in from the Encompass Health project. The crew had a timely conversation about what mentorship really looks like in the field, especially when the pace is high. They walk through how an intentional “mentoring chain” formed on the job: Troy mentoring Jes...

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42:15

Finishing Strong: 2025 Year-End Wins North & South |...

Sargent: On Track Podcast ·

2025/12/11

In this episode of the On Track Podcast, President & CEO Eric Ritchie is joined by Chief Operating Officers Justin Porter (Mid-Atlantic) and Douglas Morrison (New England) in the Flywheel Studio for a year-end wrap-up of 2025. Eric, Justin, and Doug reflect on how both regions navigated a late start, tough weather, and a busy season to deliver big wins. They dig into what really drove success this year: onboarding and developing great people, investing in Workforce Advancement and safety,...

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33:04

Avoiding Stress During the Holidays | S6E49

Sargent: On Track Podcast ·

2025/12/04

In this episode of the On Track Podcast, President & CEO Eric Ritchie is joined by Vice President of HR Amanda Martin and HR Generalist Jennifer Snow in the Flywheel Studio for a conversation that both introduces Jen to the Sargent team and leans into what it means to have “healthy holidays.” Eric and Amanda walk through why adding Jen to the HR team is such a big win, how her background in nonprofits and county government prepared her for Sargent, and what she’s noticing about our ESOP c...

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28:57

Happy Thanksgiving! PRICE-IS-RIGHT WINNER ANNOUNCED!...

Sargent: On Track Podcast ·

2025/11/26

In this episode of the On Track Podcast, President & CEO Eric Ritchie is joined by Vice President of Finance & CFO Tasha Gardner in the Flywheel Studio for our annual Thanksgiving special, packed with gratitude and good news. Eric and Tasha look back on a standout 2025, celebrating the second-largest profit-sharing bonus in company history, a strong ESOP stock price, the addition of our new E.L. Vining employee-owners, wrapping both the largest and toughest jobs in Sargent history, an...

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17:40

Project Flywheel & LEGO | S6E47

Sargent: On Track Podcast ·

2025/11/20

In this episode of the Sargent On Track Podcast, Sebastian sits down with Project Executive Nick Rosswog, Superintendent Andrew Leftridge, and Project Manager Bernard Lupini in the Project Flywheel Job Trailer Studio to talk about Sargent’s work on a 2-million-square-foot LEGO distribution center in Virginia. They dig into what makes Project Flywheel one of the largest, most complex jobs in the Mid-Atlantic, moving 360,000 cubic yards of earth through challenging wetlands and relying on a lar...

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11:17

PRICE-IS-RIGHT PROFIT-SHARING BONUS | S6E46 PT II

Sargent: On Track Podcast ·

2025/11/14

Don’t miss this special edition episode of the Sargent On Track Podcast for an opportunity to win double or triple the profit-sharing bonus! Text your guess to the Sargent texting platform by Tuesday, November 18th, at midnight! 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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25:57

Your Benefits, Made Easier | S6E46

Sargent: On Track Podcast ·

2025/11/13

In this episode of the On Track Podcast, Vice President of HR Amanda Martin is joined by Benefits Manager Renee Kearns-Powell and the Cross Insurance team in the Flywheel Studio to introduce Sargent’s new benefits partner and spell out how they’ll support employee-owners. They explain who Cross is and when to contact them directly. Give it a listen to learn exactly where to go with benefits questions and how to get the most from your coverage. If you liked this week’s episode and are interest...

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22:03

Sargent Acquires E.L. Vining & Son! | S6E45

Sargent: On Track Podcast ·

2025/11/06

In this episode of the On Track Podcast, President & CEO Eric Ritchie is joined by CFO Tasha Gardner, COO–North Doug Morrison, and Northern Region Manager Tim LePage in the Flywheel Studio to unpack Sargent’s acquisition of E.L. Vining & Son of Farmington, Maine. They break down why it’s a strong cultural fit, how it adds 40 seasoned employee-owners and significant aggregate resources, and what Day-One looks like on the ground. The team also talks succession done right, the months of ...

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35:40

Wrapping-Up Employee Ownership Month & ESOP PHOTO...

Sargent: On Track Podcast ·

2025/10/30

In this episode of the On Track Podcast, President & CEO Eric Ritchie is joined by Tasha Gardner, CFO, in the Flywheel Studio to wrap up National Employee Ownership Month by zeroing in on the everyday ownership mindset that extends far beyond October. Eric and Tasha talk about what it really means to “own it,” showing up with accountability, looking out for your team, and making safe, deliberate choices (you never need permission to do the right thing). If you liked this week’s episode an...

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37:29

Building Belonging in the Piedmont Triad Region | S6E43

Sargent: On Track Podcast ·

2025/10/23

In this episode of the On Track Podcast, President & CEO Eric Ritchie is joined by Chris Horn, Regional Manager of Sargent’s Piedmont Triad Region, for an in-depth check-in on how the region continues to grow and establish itself. Eric and Chris discuss what it takes to build a new region from the ground up, focusing on culture, leadership, and long-term investment in people. Chris shares how the team has expanded from 13 to nearly 50 employees in just two years, the critical role of ment...

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40:02

Should We Still Take 5? PLUS PRICE-IS-RIGHT | S6E42

Sargent: On Track Podcast ·

2025/10/16

In this episode of the On Track Podcast, President & CEO Eric Ritchie is joined by Safety Director Cam Haggar and Mid-Atlantic Safety Manager James Joyner in the Flywheel Studio for a discussion on the importance of slowing down and Taking 5, not just in the field, but in every part of life. Together, they explore how intentionality, communication, planning, and servant leadership form the foundation of Sargent’s safety culture and how those habits help finish the year strong. The team hi...

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42:40

Make Them Feel Like They Belong & PRICE-IS-RIGHT...

Sargent: On Track Podcast ·

2025/10/09

In this episode of the On Track Podcast, President & CEO Eric Ritchie is joined by Workforce Advancement Manager Pete Parizo and Superintendent Rob Wyatt in the Flywheel Studio to talk about what it really means to make new employee-owners feel like they belong at Sargent. Together, they explore the difference between simply welcoming someone and creating a lasting sense of belonging. Rob shares how he builds belonging on his North Carolina job site through engagement, positive reinforcem...

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45:08

ReVision Energy’s Employee Ownership Story | S6E40

Sargent: On Track Podcast ·

2025/10/02

In this episode of the On Track Podcast, we kick off ESOP Month with a conversation between Sebastian and Fortunat Mueller, co-founder & CEO of ReVision Energy, about their journey to 100% employee ownership, why “act like an owner” and curiosity lifts quality and safety, and how ESOPs strengthen culture, recruitment, and resilience through ups and downs. If you liked this week’s episode and are interested in becoming an Employee-Owner at Sargent, please visit our careers page on the Sarg...

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64:30

Navigating Sargent's Health Insurance | S6E39

Sargent: On Track Podcast ·

2025/09/25

In this episode of the On Track Podcast, VP of Human Resources Amanda Martin dives into the ins and outs of Sargent’s self-funded health insurance plan with expert insights from Lisa Nappi, Sargent’s Senior Account Manager from USI Insurance Services, and Benefits Manager Renee Kearns-Pal. They unpack why Community Health Options is the plan’s TPA, the importance of matching your bills to your Explanation of Benefits, and how to keep out-of-pocket costs down by using resources like virtual vi...

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18:15

Voices from the Field: Construction Appreciation Week...

Sargent: On Track Podcast ·

2025/09/18

In this episode of the On Track Podcast, the Man in the Corner, Sebastian, hits the field for National Construction Appreciation Week to talk with Sargent employee-owners about what the week means to them. From laborers and superintendents to technology managers and equipment operators, the conversations explore whether the public truly understands the skill, planning, and sacrifice that go into building and maintaining infrastructure. The crew shares candid thoughts on long hours, time away ...

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32:00

Construction Suicide Prevention Week | S6E37

Sargent: On Track Podcast ·

2025/09/11

In this episode of the On Track Podcast, Guest host Amanda Martin, Sargent’s VP of HR, has an essential discussion in honor of Construction Suicide Prevention Week. Amanda is joined in the Flywheel Studio by Safety Director Cam Haggar and Heather Washburn, a licensed clinical social worker from Healthy Life EAP, to talk openly about the mental health challenges in the construction industry—an industry with one of the highest suicide rates. Together, they discuss the warning signs to watch for...

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26:50

What Our 2025 Field Interns Learned | S6E36

Sargent: On Track Podcast ·

2025/09/04

In this episode of the On Track Podcast, we shine a spotlight on Sargent’s 2025 field interns as they wrap up their summer with presentations reflecting on their experiences. Workforce Advancement’s Pete Perazzo, along with interns Lucas Towers and Charlie Vaillancourt, visit the Flywheel Studio to discuss the value of hands-on field work, lessons learned, mentorship, and the unique challenges of construction work. The conversation covers the importance of keeping the internship program authe...

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