Episodes
63
Latest episode
May 2026
Language
EN
Podcast by Maguire
On this episode we are joined by Trent Staggs, the Region 8 Advocate with the SBA’s Office of Advocacy, and Joseph Knilans, the National Advocate of Rural Affairs. We will talk about how manufacturers can engage, what kinds of issues the Office of Advocacy is listening to, and what practical steps business owners can take to reduce friction and keep production moving.
On this episode, we are joined by Stephen Borg from the Vogel Group. Stephen works closely with federal policymakers and has a front-row seat to the legislation and discussions shaping the future of water systems.
On this episode, we focus on something everyone can see, but not everyone fully understands: exterior coating systems for water storage tanks. To help us break this down, we’re joined by Kevin Morris from Tnemec, a leader in high-performance coating systems. We’ll discuss how exterior coating systems are selected, why surface preparation and application matter so much, how owners should think about lifecycle planning, and what best practices lead to durable, long-lasting results.
Michael Usterbowski and Steven Roetter with Sherwin-Williams join us to break down what AWWA D102 covers, how interior coating systems are selected, why surface preparation and inspection matter, and what owners and operators should be thinking about to protect both their infrastructure and their water.
On this episode we visit with Lorraine Polak, the State Director of South Dakota USDA Rural Development, discussing the current priorities of the agency, the challenges facing rural communities, and the exciting opportunities ahead for housing, infrastructure, and more.
On this episode we go behind the scenes of rural water systems, not the big city utilities, but the small towns and communities that face unique challenges every single day with Gavin Graverson and Allen Kocmich of the South Dakota Association of Rural Water Systems.
On this episode, we sit down and talk with Mark Pepper, the Executive Director of the Wyoming Association of Rural Water Systems. We discuss some of the changes that have taken place since Mark has been in the industry for over 20 years, as well as some of challenges that small and rural water systems in Wyoming face today.
On this episode, our guest is Jake Dugger, Maguire’s water tank expert in Nebraska and Iowa. Jake has 15 years of experience in the water storage tank industry and is joining us to discuss communication antennas on water towers and what asset owners need to know.
On this episode, we are joined by Jake Brunoehler, Professional Engineer and a member of the ASCE's Committee on America's Infrastructure, to discuss the latest ASCE Report Card and how it has evolved since its inception, and what makes the 2025 edition particularly significant.
On this episode, we are joined by the owners of Maguire, Gene Jones Jr., CEO of Maguire, and Scott Jones, President of Maguire. We sit back and reflect on the events of the past month with the Maguire Grand Opening of it's new campus, which is in full operation. A day in which the Jones families will be able to look back on as their vision for a company continues to grow with great success for not only it's team members and family, but also for it's customers.
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