
Sargent: On Track Podcast
Keeping our employee-owners informed as we work to improve the health, wealth and safety of our crew.
Episodes
288 episodes
Should We Still Take 5? PLUS PRICE-IS-RIGHT | S6E42
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...
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Season 6
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40:02

Make Them Feel Like They Belong & PRICE-IS-RIGHT CONTINUES | S6E41
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 ...
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Season 6
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42:40

ReVision Energy’s Employee Ownership Story & PRICE-IS-RIGHT! | S6E40
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 cur...
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Season 6
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45:08

Navigating Sargent's Health Insurance & PRICE-IS-RIGHT RETURNS | S6E39
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 Se...
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Season 6
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1:04:30

Voices from the Field: Construction Appreciation Week | S6E38
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 t...
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Season 6
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18:15

Construction Suicide Prevention Week | S6E37
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 ...
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Season 6
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32:00

What Our 2025 Field Interns Learned | S6E36
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...
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Season 6
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26:50

Back Cove South Project Nearing Completion | S6E35
In this episode of the On Track Podcast, we dive into the story of the Back Cove South CSO Storage Facility project in Portland, Maine—one of the most complex and challenging jobs in Sargent’s history. Host Eric Richie sits down with Business D...
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Season 6
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40:28

Built to Last: Succession | S6E34
In this episode of the On Track Podcast, President & CEO Eric Ritchie is joined by a full Flywheel Studio of guests—including newly retired Herb Sargent, CFO Tasha Gardner, and external board members Thomas Baillie and Keith Bennet...
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Season 6
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34:25

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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