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Welcome to AAMVAcast, featuring news, information and expertise for the AAMVA Community.
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In this episode, we speak with Cathy Chase, President of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, about the organization’s mission to advance lifesaving traffic safety laws and the release of its 2026 Roadmap to Safety Report.
Host: Ian Grossman
Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen
Music: Gibson Arthur
In this episode, we speak with Cathie Curtis, Deputy Secretary of State at the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles, and Chrissy Nizer, Administrator of the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration, to get a sneak peek at what to expect at the 2026 NMVTIS/E-Titling Forum and who should attend.
Host: Ian Grossman
Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen
Music: Gibson Arthur
In this episode, we learn what's new in the 2026 Fraud Detection and Remediation training from Steve Sebestyen.
Host: Ian Grossman
Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen
Music: Gibson Arthur
In this episode, we speak with Greg Cohen, Executive Director of the American Automotive Leasing Association (AALA), and David Rosen, AALA General Counsel and Partner at Akerman LLP, about commercial automotive fleet leasing and management and our shared challenges and initiatives
Host: Ian Grossman
Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen
Music: Gibson Arthur
In this episode, we speak Chrissy Nizer, Administrator of the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, highlighting the agency’s NAPHSIS Clean-Up initiative and how access to out-of-state death records supports accurate driver data, operational efficiency, and public trust.
Host: Ian Grossman
Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen
Music: Gibson Arthur
In this episode, we speak with Gerald Lackey, Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, about how the state is using new innovative technology and deep learning to reinvent behind the wheel testing.
Host: Ian Grossman
Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen
Music: Gibson Arthur
In this episode, we speak with JD Decker, Chief of Nevada DMV's police division. He shares how Nevada’s Compliance Enforcement Division developed Nevada’s data-driven Stolen Vehicle Recovery Program uses NMVTIS to detect fraud, recover vehicles, and strengthen public safety.
Host: Ian Grossman
Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen
Music: Gibson Arthur
In this episode, we speak with Christopher Caras, Director of the Driver License Division for the State of Utah Department of Public Safety and recipient of the 2025 Chair's Award of Excellence and Achievement, to reflect on his influential career in the AAMVA Community. The conversation highlights his leadership, key achievements, thoughts for the future, and celebrating his contributions and the path ahead.
Host: Ian Grossman
Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen
Music: Gibson Arthur
In this episode, we speak with Robin Rehborg, North Dakota’s Deputy Director for Driver Safety, about the state’s Vision Zero Schools program and how education, partnerships, and community engagement are helping reduce crashes and build safer habits for young drivers.
Host: Ian Grossman
Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen
Music: Gibson Arthur
In this episode, we speak with Tommy Winkler, Administrator of the Wisconsin DMV, about the award-winning Driver Education Grant Program that expanded access to driver training for thousands of students through strong partnerships, rapid implementation, and a focus on equity.
Host: Ian Grossman
Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen
Music: Gibson Arthur
In this episode, we speak with JD Decker about the life-saving incident that earned him the honor of the Fraud Prevention and Detection: Investigations Individual Award and reflects on how Nevada’s DMV enforcement team works to protect the public through quick action, investigation, and a commitment to safety on and off the road.
Host: Ian Grossman
Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen
Music: Gibson Arthur
In this episode, we speak with Robert Gladden, Vice President of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF), to discuss the evolving landscape of motorcycle and e-bike safety.
Host: Ian Grossman
Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen
Music: Gibson Arthur
In this episode, we speak with Rebecca Steinbach from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety about the Foundation’s latest report on Aggressive Driving and Road Rage.
Host: Ian Grossman
Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen
Music: Gibson Arthur
In this episode, we spoke to Trooper Eddie Thomas, Public Information Officer for Louisiana State Police Troop G, about the agency’s statewide efforts to keep children safe on the road, including fitting stations and technician training and partnerships with the Louisiana Passenger Safety Task Force.
Host: Ian Grossman
Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen
Music: Gibson Arthur
In this episode, we talk with Eva Spiegel, Deputy Director of Communications for the California Department of Motor Vehicles and Co-Executive Sponsor of the Women@DMV Group. The team’s clothing drive and job application workshops supported women, empowering them to build confidence and pursue new opportunities.
Host: Ian Grossman
Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen
Music: Gibson Arthur
In this episode, we spoke to Angelique McClendon, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS), who was the winner of the AAMVA Trailblazer Award, for its innovative use of technologies like app clips, self-service kiosks, and Incode functionality. Learn how DDS is streamlining services, reducing wait times, and delivering 5-star customer experiences through modernized, customer-focused solutions.
Host: Ian Grossman
Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen
Music: Gibson Arthur
In this episode, we speak with Lyne Vézina of the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec, recipient of AAMVA’s Lifetime Achievement in Roadway Safety in Motor Vehicle Administration, about her 37-year career shaping policies and strategies to improve road safety.
Host: Ian Grossman
Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen
Music: Gibson Arthur
In this episode, we speak with Trooper Barry Marcus of the Washington State Patrol, winner of AAMVA’s Lifetime Achievement in Roadway Safety in Law Enforcement, about his decades of service and dedication to keeping roads safe.
Host: Ian Grossman
Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen
Music: Gibson Arthur
In this episode, we speak with Bud Craddock, Administrator of the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles and the new Chair of the AAMVA International Board of Directors, about his career and goals for the year ahead.
Host: Ian Grossman
Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen
Music: Gibson Arthur
In this episode, we speak with Eric Jorgensen as his time as Chair of the International Board of Directors wraps up.
Host: Ian Grossman
Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen
Music: Gibson Arthur
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