Muskegon County Municipalities At Work
We are Muskegon County Municipalities At Work, spotlighting workers of local governments doing what it takes to make our communities comfortable and safe.
Episodes
38 episodes
Chris Nance - North Muskegon Mayor
In this episode of Muskegon County Municipalities at Work, host DJ Hilson sits down with newly elected North Muskegon Mayor Chris Nance to explore his remarkable career in public service—from international PR and White House advance wo...
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24:26
Shawn Bride - Roosevelt Park Police Chief
In this episode of Muskegon County Municipalities at Work, host DJ Hilson sits down with Roosevelt Park Police Chief Shawn Bride to explore his remarkable 30-year law enforcement career, from his early days with the City of Muskegon to...
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26:49
Renee Gavin - Emergency Manager Muskegon County
In this episode of Muskegon County Municipalities at Work, host DJ Hilson interviews county Emergency Manager Renee Gavin, whose 20+ years of public safety experience—including law enforcement, EMS, and emergency planning—shape her vit...
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Kathy Moore - Muskegon County Public Health Director
Kathy Moore, Muskegon County’s longtime Public Health Director and its most senior employee, joins DJ Hilson on Muskegon County Municipalities at Work to share her 35 years of experience serving in wastewater, airport operations, count...
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27:39
Keith Townsend - Muskegon Area Transit System
In this episode of Muskegon County Municipalities at Work, host DJ Hilson sits down with Keith Townsend, a lifelong Muskegon resident and second-generation transit worker with the Muskegon Area Transit System (MATS)....
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Emily Morgenstern - Community Coordinator Muskegon Police Department
In this episode of Muskegon County at Work, host DJ Hilson sits down with Emily Morgenstern, Community Coordinator for the Muskegon Police Department, to explore how community engagement is transforming local public safety. A lifelong ...
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Sarah Wilson - Treasurer, City of Muskegon
In this episode of Muskegon County Municipalities at Work, host DJ Hilson sits down with Sarah Wilson, Treasurer for the City of Muskegon, to demystify how local government handles money—from property taxes to water bills—and ho...
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29:06
Dawson Romanosky - Fleet Manager, City of Muskegon
In this episode of Muskegon County Municipalities at Work, host DJ Hilson interviews Dawson Romanosky, a lifelong Muskegon resident and automotive professional who now manages the City of Muskegon’s fleet of over 550 vehicles and piece...
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27:57
Deborah Sweet - Community Engagement Manager
In this episode of Muskegon County Municipalities at Work, host DJ Hilson interviews Deborah Santiago Sweet, Community Engagement and Communications Specialist for the City of Muskegon. Deborah shares her passion for public serv...
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Nick Vander Molen - Muskegon Major Case Team
In this episode of Muskegon Municipalities at Work, host DJ Hilson sits down with Detective Sergeant Nick Vander Molen of the Michigan State Police to explore his journey from Allendale native to leader of the Muskegon Major Case Team....
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Jake Eckholm - Director of Development, City of Muskegon
On this episode of Muskegon County Municipalities at Work, host DJ Hilson interviews City of Muskegon Director of Development Services Jake Eckholm about how vision-driven public service is fueling local progress—linking hous...
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Debbie Hillebrand - City of Whitehall Council Person
Debbie Hillebrand, a Pennsylvania native who now runs the Lewis House Bed & Breakfast in Whitehall, shares her journey from business owner to city council member in this episode of Muskegon County Municipalities at Work. After fall...
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30:39
Tom Lohman - Mayor of Montague
In this episode of Muskegon Municipalities At Work, host DJ Hilson interviews Tom Lohman, the four-term mayor of Montague, Michigan, to discuss the intricacies of small-town governance. Mayor Lohman shares his journey from Clay Banks T...
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28:29
Gary Nelund - Norton Shores Mayor
In this episode of Muskegon County Municipalities At Work, host DJ Hilson sits down with Norton Shores Mayor Gary Nelund for a candid, in-depth conversation on local government leadership, community service, and the evolution of public...
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30:06
Amelia Isitian - Muskegon County Resource Recovery Center
In this episode of Muskegon County Municipalities At Work, host DJ Hilson interviews Amelia Isitian, operations supervisor at the Muskegon County Resource Recovery Center, about her journey from earning an environmental engineering deg...
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29:50
Amy Campanelli - Director of Public Defender's Office Muskegon County
In this in-depth episode of Muskegon County Municipalities at Work, DJ Hilson interviews Amy Campanelli, Director of the Muskegon County Public Defender’s Office, who shares her powerful journey from leading reform efforts in Cook Coun...
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Episode 23
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43:40
Saquetta Chatman - Norton Shores Police Records Specialist
In this heartwarming episode of Muskegon County Municipalities at Work, host DJ Hilson interviews longtime public servant Saquetta Chatman, whose decades of experience and unwavering dedication embody the spirit of community service. F...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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30:30
Sharonda Carson - Director of Community and Neighborhood Services, City of Muskegon
In this inspiring episode of Muskegon County Municipalities at Work, hosted by DJ Hilson, Sharonda Carson, Director of Community and Neighborhood Services for the City of Muskegon, shares her passionate journey of serving her hometown....
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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27:29
Austin Aamodt - Emergency Response Team, Muskegon County Sheriff's Department
Discover the real stories behind Muskegon County’s first responders and law enforcement in this episode of Muskegon County Municipalities At Work. Join us as we sit down with Lieutenant Austin Aamodt of the Muskegon County Sher...
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29:50
Rebecca St. Clair - Comissioner At-Large, City of Muskegon
In this episode of Muskegon County Municipalities At Work, host DJ Hilson sits down with Rebecca St. Clair, At-Large Commissioner and Vice Mayor of the City of Muskegon, for an inspiring and eye-opening conversation on the vital roles ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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40:38
Kyle Karczewski - Muskegon Parks & Recreation
Discover how Muskegon’s Parks and Recreation Department is transforming community life in this episode of Muskegon County Municipalities at Work. Host DJ Hilson interviews Kyle Karczeswkii, Muskegon’s Parks and Rec Director, who shares...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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28:35
Roger Squires - Whitehall Police Chief
In this heartfelt episode of Muskegon County Municipalities at Work, host DJ Hilson sits down with retiring Whitehall Police Chief Roger Squires to reflect on his remarkable 46-year law enforcement career. From his small-town Michigan ...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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35:05
Tim Kozal - Muskegon Safety Director
With over 30 years of service, Tim Kozal, Safety Director for the City of Muskegon, stands as a guardian of public well-being, bringing unmatched expertise, leadership, and integrity to every facet of community safety. A seasoned professional i...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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35:10
Susan Newhof - Montague City Council
Susan Newhof serves the City of Montague as an elected council person and is proud to tell you why. She reveals a personal satisfaction that comes from serving her city. Her respect for local involvement is inspiring. This overview of how the M...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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30:23
Jim Petrie - Water Filtration Maintenance Operator
Jim Petrie oversees the daily operations of the City of Muskegon water treatment facility to ensure the safe and efficient purification of drinking water for the community. With a strong background in environmental science and water treatment p...
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