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AsphaltTalkA Conversation with MAPA Summer Social Keynote Speaker & Auctioneer – Reed LowIn this special episode of Asphalt Talks, we sit down with 2025 MAPA Summer Social keynote speaker and former St. Louis Blues enforcer, Reed Low. Reed gives us a preview of what attendees can expect from his keynote address — from his inspiring journey to the NHL, to the lessons he's learned in life after professional hockey.
But Reed’s involvement doesn’t stop at the podium. He’s spending the entire day at the Summer Social, connecting with attendees, serving as auctioneer for the Emerging Leaders auction, and even donating a one-of-a-kind St. Louis Blues game experience to be aucti...2025-07-0230 minAsphaltTalkA Conversation with MAPA Summer Social Keynote Speaker & Auctioneer – Reed LowIn this special episode of Asphalt Talks, we sit down with 2025 MAPA Summer Social keynote speaker and former St. Louis Blues enforcer, Reed Low. Reed gives us a preview of what attendees can expect from his keynote address — from his inspiring journey to the NHL, to the lessons he's learned in life after professional hockey.
But Reed’s involvement doesn’t stop at the podium. He’s spending the entire day at the Summer Social, connecting with attendees, serving as auctioneer for the Emerging Leaders auction, and even donating a one-of-a-kind St. Louis Blues game experience to be aucti...2025-07-0230 minAsphaltTalkMeet Eric SchroeterMeet Eric Schroeter: Deputy Director & Chief Engineer, MoDOT (Missouri Department of Transportation)2025-04-1023 minAsphaltTalkMeet Eric SchroeterMeet Eric Schroeter: Deputy Director & Chief Engineer, MoDOT (Missouri Department of Transportation)2025-04-1023 minAsphaltTalk2025 MAPA Annual Conference Keynote Speaker Col. Mark TillmanLearn a little bit about Col. Tillman and what attendees of the 2025 Annual Conference will hear during the keynote2024-11-2625 minAsphaltTalk2025 MAPA Annual Conference Keynote Speaker Col. Mark TillmanLearn a little bit about Col. Tillman and what attendees of the 2025 Annual Conference will hear during the keynote2024-11-2625 minAsphaltTalkMAPA / AAPA Joint Meeting at the NCAT Test TrackIn this 2-part podcast, we discuss the upcoming MAPA/AAPA joint meeting that will be held at the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT), where the group will visit their test track and asphalt lab. In Part 1, host Rick Biermann sits down with Joe Bardill and Brian Kelso. Joe is the current chairman of the MAPA Emerging Leaders, and Brian chairs the AAPA Young Leaders. Together, they discuss the history of the MAPA/AAPA joint meeting. Both Brian and Joe have attended many of the previous joint meetings, and they share their experiences and the value members gain from...2024-09-251h 02AsphaltTalkMAPA / AAPA Joint Meeting at the NCAT Test TrackIn this 2-part podcast, we discuss the upcoming MAPA/AAPA joint meeting that will be held at the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT), where the group will visit their test track and asphalt lab. In Part 1, host Rick Biermann sits down with Joe Bardill and Brian Kelso. Joe is the current chairman of the MAPA Emerging Leaders, and Brian chairs the AAPA Young Leaders. Together, they discuss the history of the MAPA/AAPA joint meeting. Both Brian and Joe have attended many of the previous joint meetings, and they share their experiences and the value members gain from...2024-09-251h 02AsphaltTalkAn Interview with MAPA Summer Social Keynote Speaker Mitch HolthusIn this episode we will learn about how Mitch Holthus got into broadcasting, how he prepares for a game and preview of what attendees at the MAPA Summer Social will hear during his keynote speech.2024-07-0251 minAsphaltTalkAn Interview with MAPA Summer Social Keynote Speaker Mitch HolthusIn this episode we will learn about how Mitch Holthus got into broadcasting, how he prepares for a game and preview of what attendees at the MAPA Summer Social will hear during his keynote speech.2024-07-0251 minAsphaltTalkGetting to Know the New State Design Engineer Kenny VossGuests will learn about Kenny's career at MoDOT, what he likes to do outside of work and his priorities as the new State Design Engineer2024-04-2222 minAsphaltTalkGetting to Know the New State Design Engineer Kenny VossGuests will learn about Kenny's career at MoDOT, what he likes to do outside of work and his priorities as the new State Design Engineer2024-04-2222 minAsphaltTalkGetting to Know Dr. Buzz Powell, Technical Director of the Asphalt Pavement AllianceDr. Buzz Powell was hired for the newly created position of Technical Director for the Asphalt Pavement Alliance. We will learn about Dr. Powell's experience in previous jobs along with how the APA can help MAPA members.2024-03-2529 minAsphaltTalkGetting to Know Dr. Buzz Powell, Technical Director of the Asphalt Pavement AllianceDr. Buzz Powell was hired for the newly created position of Technical Director for the Asphalt Pavement Alliance. We will learn about Dr. Powell's experience in previous jobs along with how the APA can help MAPA members.2024-03-2529 minAsphaltTalkA Conversation with 2024 MAPA Annual Conference Keynote Speaker Christian OkoyeThis episode gives the audience a little background on Christian Okoye and what they can expect to hear during his keynote address at the MAPA Annual Conference.2023-12-0417 minAsphaltTalkReconstruction and Land Addition to Interstate 70 with guest, Eric KopinskiIn this episode we discuss how MoDOT plans to procure and construct the rebuild of Interstate 70 with guest, Eric Kopinski, MoDOT's I-70 Program Director.2023-08-2134 minAsphaltTalkMoDOT’s Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) with guest, Travis KoestnerOn this episode we sit down with Travis Koestner, the State Design Engineer for MoDOT, to help you understand how a project gets identified, and moves through the process to be put out for bid.2023-08-0830 minAsphaltTalkRichard Hight – MAPA Summer Social Keynote PresenterOn this episode Rick sits down with Richard Hight. Richard will be presented by the MAPA Emerging Leaders at this years Keynote presenter. Rick and Richard discuss what attendees should expect from his presentation and what makes him different than almost every keynote speaker.2023-07-1813 min
AsphaltTalk2023 Missouri State Legislative Session Wrap UpIn this episode, Dale Williams interviews lobbyist Noel Torpey from Husch Blackwell Strategies to discuss the impact of the 2023 legislative session on the asphalt industry in Missouri. Despite the past legislative challenges, they highlight some positive outcomes, and the allocation of the 2024 budget of $2.8 billion for the rebuilding and widening of sections of I-70 and the commitment to fund minor roads. They also discuss bills that did not pass, including tort reform and a proposal to simplify the process of getting a refund for the motor fuel tax. Overall, the interview sheds light on the political landscape and its...2023-05-3018 minAsphaltTalkA Conversation with Audrey CopelandDale sits down with Audrey Copeland, President and CEO of the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) as she shares about the organization and how it partners with the state associations. Audrey shares information about committees, upcoming events, organizational goals and her experience as President. 2023-05-1544 min