Podcasts Archives - Â鶹TVÍøÕ¾ /category/podcasts/ Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:18:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Stop, Test, Go: Smarter Pavement Testing and the People Who Make It Possible /stop-test-go-smarter-pavement-testing-and-the-people-who-make-it-possible/ Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:16:23 +0000 /?p=246922 In this episode, Baron Colbert, Ph.D., Senior Engineer at Â鶹TVÍøÕ¾, shares the human and technical sides of innovation in pavement testing. From award-winning work like the Stop-and-Go Inertial Profiler to research that reduces costs and improves safety, Baron shows how collaboration, clear communication and a willingness to challenge the status quo can drive lasting change.

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In This Episode:Ìý

  • The story behind the Stop-and-Go Inertial Profiler and why it matters.
  • How communication builds trust and drives change.Ìý
  • A testing change that saves time, cuts costs and improves sustainability.Ìý
  • Lessons on making change stick in systems that resist it.

What does it take to make our roads safer, smoother and more sustainable?Ìý
In this episode, Baron Colbert, Ph.D., Senior Engineer at Â鶹TVÍøÕ¾, shares the human and technical sides of innovation in pavement testing. From award-winning work like the Stop-and-Go Inertial Profiler to research that reduces costs and improves safety, Baron shows how collaboration, clear communication and a willingness to challenge the status quo can drive lasting change.Ìý

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Brett Haggerty

Baron Colbert, Ph.D.

Senior Engineer

Baron has over a decade of experience in civil engineering, specializing in asphalt materials testing and performance evaluation. Since joining Â鶹TVÍøÕ¾ in 2019, he’s supported the California Department of Transportation’s Division of Engineering Services, using his expertiseÌýin asphalt mix design, aggregateÌýtestingÌýand mobile laboratory management.ÌýHis work includes providing technical recommendations to resolve materials-related challenges for state agencies and industry partners. Baron earned his doctorate in civil engineering with a focus on asphalt materials and continues to advance research and practices that shape the future of roadway infrastructure.ÌýÌý

Disclaimer: The views or opinions expressed in this presentation are the host and guest’s own and may not reflect the views or opinions of Â鶹TVÍøÕ¾. Â鶹TVÍøÕ¾ makes no representations or warranties regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of this information. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.

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]]> Legacy in Leadership: Shaping Culture, Embracing Change and Leading with Purpose /legacy-in-leadership-shaping-culture-embracing-change-and-leading-with-purpose/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:11:44 +0000 /?p=246358 In this episode of SphereCast, Â鶹TVÍøÕ¾ CEO Jacque Hinman shares lessons from more than 35 years in the engineering and construction industry. She reflects on the values that guided her, relationships that shaped her path and the mindset that continues to drive her forward.

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In This Episode:Ìý

  • How foundational values create space for growth.
  • The role of mentorship in building resilient leaders.Ìý
  • Why culture is a journey, not a destination.
  • Leadership in the age of acceleration and AI.
What does it take to lead through change and build a culture that endures?
In this episode of SphereCast, Â鶹TVÍøÕ¾ CEO Jacque Hinman shares lessons from more than 35 years in the engineering and construction industry. She reflects on the values that guided her, relationships that shaped her path and the mindset that continues to drive her forward.ÌýÌýÌý

From guiding organizational growth to mentoring future leaders, Jacque offers a candid look at how she leads with clarity and purpose and why trust, simplicity and human connection still matter most. It’s a timely reflection on how leadership takes shape and how we can contribute to something greater than ourselves.ÌýÌý

Resources Mentioned:Ìý

Brett Haggerty

Jacque Hinman

CEO & Director

Jacqueline (Jacque) Hinman serves as Â鶹TVÍøվ’ Chief Executive Officer. She holds 35 years of career engineering industry experience, serving for nearly 20 years with Fortune 500 engineering company CH2M, most recently as Chairman and CEO prior to its acquisition in 2017. Jacque also served as President of several CH2M divisions. She was with Tyco Earth Tech Division as Senior Vice President for six years and began her career at CH2M before rejoining the company in 1996. Jacque is an experienced board member of global corporations and nonprofits, and currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Dow and International Paper. The Maryland native is a civil engineering alumna of Penn State University and attended the Stanford University Executive Program.

Disclaimer: The views or opinions expressed in this presentation are the host and guest’s own and may not reflect the views or opinions of Â鶹TVÍøÕ¾. Â鶹TVÍøÕ¾ makes no representations or warranties regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of this information. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.

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]]> Superpowers, Systems and Showing Up: A Conversation on Neurodivergent Strength /superpowers-systems-and-showing-up-a-conversation-on-strength-in-neurodiversity/ Mon, 05 May 2025 15:29:27 +0000 /?p=246162 In this episode, Kara Swanson, Vice President and Transportation Environmental Market Lead at Â鶹TVÍøÕ¾, shares her experience as a neurodivergent leader in the transportation industry. Kara, who joined Â鶹TVÍøÕ¾ in 2024, explains how what once felt like a personal challenge has become a professional superpower.ÌýÌý

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In This Episode:Ìý

  • Kara’s nonlinear path into transportation.Ìý
  • How hyperfocus, creativity and visual thinking show up as strengths.Ìý
  • Why traditional systems still present barriers and how they can evolve.Ìý
  • Advice for those who feel like they don’t quite fit the mold.Ìý

What does it look like to lead differently and why does it matter?
In this episode, Kara Swanson, Vice President and Transportation Environmental Market Lead at Â鶹TVÍøÕ¾, shares her experience as a neurodivergent leader in the transportation industry. Kara, who joined Â鶹TVÍøÕ¾ in 2024, explains how what once felt like a personal challenge has become a professional superpower.ÌýÌý

She discusses the lessons, barriers and breakthroughs that have shaped her leadership and previews the insights she’ll share as a panelist at the 2025 WTS International at the 2025 WTS International Conference session, Unleashing Superpowers: The Unique Strengths and Challenges of Neurodivergent Women in the Workplace.Ìý

Resources Mentioned:Ìý

Brett Haggerty

Kara Swanson

Vice President, Transportation Environmental Market Lead

Kara has nearly 25 years of experience in the environmental and transportation sectors and has earned a reputation for building strong, trusted client relationships. She has successfully led high-profile projects such as the CDOT West Vail Pass Auxiliary Lanes Environmental Assessment, the Federal Transportation Environmental Program in Guam, and the Honolulu Rail Transit Project’s Construction Environmental Compliance Program.

Kara’s passion for transportation extends beyond her professional life. She has been an active community leader, serving as a Metro Denver Director for ACEC Colorado, Vice Chair & Chair for Move Colorado, Executive Advisory Committee Co-Chair for WTS Colorado, and City Councilwoman for Edgewater, Colorado.

Disclaimer: The views or opinions expressed in this presentation are the host and guest’s own and may not reflect the views or opinions of Â鶹TVÍøÕ¾. Â鶹TVÍøÕ¾ makes no representations or warranties regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of this information. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.

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