
Sargent: On Track Podcast
Keeping our employee-owners informed as we work to improve the health, wealth and safety of our crew.
Episodes
279 episodes
Preparedness Is Your Superpower | S6E33
In this episode of the On Track Podcast, Safety Director Cameron Hagar joins Sebastian to talk all things Safe + Sound Week. The two kick things off with a round of “Myth or Fact: Safety Edition” before diving into this year’s theme—
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Season 6
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26:23

Mid-Season(ish) Momentum | S6E32
In this episode of the On Track Podcast, Eric Ritchie sits down with Chief Operating Officers Doug Morrison and Justin Porter to recap how the 2025 season is shaping up in both the Northern and Southern regions. From major projects in the Mid-A...
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Season 6
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41:00

Who is Eric Ritchie? | S6E31
In this episode of the On Track Podcast, Sebastian sits down with newly appointed CEO Eric Ritchie to talk about his first week in the role, his leadership journey, and what excites him about guiding Sargent into its second century. Eric shares...
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Season 6
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38:58

A Conversation with Maine Turnpike Authority’s Andre Briere | S6E30
In this episode of the On Track Podcast, guest host Business Development Director Glenn Adams sits down with Maine Turnpike Authority Executive Director Andre Briere and Lead Estimator James McCarthy at the Exit 35 & 36 project site in Saco...
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Season 6
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30:56

SCA 10th Anniversary | S6E29
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 ...
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Season 6
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27:10

I-395/Route 9 Connector Project Completion | S6E28
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...
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Season 6
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28:38

Inside HR: Meet the Team | S6E27
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 ...
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Building Each Other Up | S6 E26
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...
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Season 6
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18:35

Catching Up With Maine’s Largest Concrete Contractor | S6 E25
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 partn...
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Season 6
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25:12

Building the Future: Goochland's Heavy Equipment Program | S6 E24
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 He...
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Season 6
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24:14

Wrapping Up ESOP Month & Celebrating Ownership | S6 E23
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 t...
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Season 6
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45:49

Talkin' Employee Ownership with T Buck Construction & Final PRICE-IS-RIGHT Question! | S6 E22
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 e...
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Season 6
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42:20

Sargent Leadership Academy Discussion & PRICE-IS-RIGHT CONTINUES! | S6 E21
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 unpa...
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Season 6
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45:56

COO Announcement & TRUE-UP BONUS PRICE-IS-RIGHT! | S6 E20
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 str...
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Season 6
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52:08

CARE for Our Equipment & PRICE-IS-RIGHT! | S6 E19
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 u...
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Season 6
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37:27

Catching Up with ESOP Retirees & PRICE-IS-RIGHT IS BACK! | S6 E18
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 ...
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Season 6
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1:01:46

Celebrating the Small Tools Department | S6 E17
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 h...
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Season 6
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29:08

Camaraderie, Family, & the Final Reveal | S6 E16
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 S...
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Season 6
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37:03

Excitement, Growth, & Another Reveal | S6 E15
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 h...
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Season 6
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25:26

ABC Young Professionals Alumni | S6 E14
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 ...
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Season 6
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35:08

Ownership: Winter Training | S6 E13
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 anot...
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Season 6
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28:50

Growth, Grit, & the Big Reveal | S6 E12
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...
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Season 6
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28:55

Shop Updates, Equipment Talk, & Big Changes! | S6 E11
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 ...
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Season 6
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31:13

Celebrating Women at Sargent + ESOP PRICE-IS-RIGHT | S6 E10
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 Dr...
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Season 6
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39:11

Getting Back to the Basics | S6 E9
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, E...
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Season 6
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37:49
