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Episode 277 - AAMVA Chair Bud Craddock

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

09-15
27:48

Episode 276 - Eric Jorgensen Looks Back

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  

09-08
23:11

DMV Appreciation Month: How Georgia DDS Drives Donate Life

September is DMV Appreciation Month, a time to recognize the vital role DMV and DDS staff play in saving lives through donor registration. In this episode, Kecia Bivins, Assistant Deputy Commissioner of Operations and Customer Experience at Georgia DDS, shares how her team partners with Donate Life Georgia to raise awareness, engage staff, and turn everyday license transactions into opportunities for hope and healing. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen  Music: Gibson Arthur

09-02
27:30

Episode 274 - Brian Ursino Retiring from AAMVA

In this episode, we speak with Brian Ursino, AAMVA Vice President of Law Enforcement Programs and Services, as he prepares to retire after over 40 years in the law enforcement and AAMVA community.  Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen  Music: Gibson Arthur

08-25
44:45

Episode 273 - NMVTIS Overview

In this episode, we speak with AAMVA's Vivienne Cameron and Nebraska DMV's Betty Johnson about NMVTIS and its benefits to the public and the AAMVA community. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen  Music: Gibson Arthur

08-18
33:45

Episode 272 - TAT and Preventing Human Trafficking

In this episode, we speak with Maggie Dawson, State Programs Manager with TAT, about newly developed resources for recognizing and preventing human trafficking. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen  Music: Gibson Arthur

08-11
24:31

Episode 271 - Creating Safer Traffic Stops for Neurodivergent People in New Mexico

In this episode, we speak with Htet Wint, Director of the New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division Taxation and Revenue Department, about her agency's award-winning voluntary registry that is aimed at making traffic stops safer for drivers with nontraditional communication. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen  Music: Gibson Arthur

08-04
19:44

Episode 270 - Identification Services for the Homeless in Alberta

In this episode, we speak with Rebecca Bilodeau, Director, Motor Vehicles, Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Motor Vehicles and Registries Administration Branch, about her agency's work to provide services for the homeless population. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen  Music: Gibson Arthur

07-28
20:01

Episode 269 - Educating the Public on AVs: Inside PAVE’s Mission

In this episode, we speak with Tara Andringa, the Executive Director of Partners for Automated Vehicle Education (PAVE), to introduce PAVE to our members and discuss her work to educate the public about automated vehicles. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen  Music: Gibson Arthur

07-21
35:31

Episode 268 - University of Iowa ADAS Study

In this episode, we speak with Cheryl Roe and Michelle Reyes with the Driving Safety Research Institute at the University of Iowa about their report,  An Investigation of the Factors Surrounding Crashes and Near-Crashes of ADAS-Equipped Vehicles. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey and Chelsey Hadwin Music: Gibson Arthur

07-14
36:53

Episode 267 - Updated AAMVA Card Design Standard

In this episode, we speak with Mindy Stephens, AAMVA Program Manager, Physical Credentials, about AAMVA's updated Card Design Standard and how members can use it. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey and Chelsey Hadwin Music: Gibson Arthur

07-07
35:15

Episode 266 - Michigan's Road to Restoration Clinics

In this episode, we speak with Angela Harness, Chief Administrator for the Michigan Department of Motor Vehicles, about the agency's Road to Restoration Clinics which assist Michigan residents in understanding how to get their driving privileges restored.  Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey and Chelsey Hadwin Music: Gibson Arthur

06-30
25:00

Episode 265 - NJMVC Temp Tag Fraud Prevention

In this episode, we discuss New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission's work to prevent temp tag fraud with Robert Porecca, NJMVC Director of Policy and Project Management. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey and Chelsey Hadwin Music: Gibson Arthur

06-23
31:41

Episode 264 - June 2025 AAMVA International Board of Directors Meeting

In this episode, we speak with Eric Jorgensen, Chair of the AAMVA International Board of Directors, to get a recap of the recent board meeting and what's ahead for AAMVA. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey and Chelsey Hadwin Music: Gibson Arthur

06-16
33:19

Episode 263 - License Plate Reader Update

In this episode, we speak with Brian Ursino, AAMVA Vice President of Law Enforcement Programs and Services, about the updates to AAMVA's License Plate Reader Program Best Practices. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey and Chelsey Hadwin Music: Gibson Arthur

06-09
26:11

Episode 262 - Darcy Doty and MVA Operations and Customer Experience

In this episode, we speak with Darcy Doty, Vice President, Motor Vehicle Administration Operations and Customer Experience, about her work and new initiatives at AAMVA to develop standards, best practices, and guidelines for agency operations, customer service, and management to support service delivery and optimal agency operations. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey and Chelsey Hadwin Music: Gibson Arthur   This episode is brought to you by CHAMP. CHAMP’s government suite modernizes DMVs with a secure, configurable platform that replaces or enhances existing systems. Say goodbye to paperwork and delays—CHAMP streamlines operations, accelerates transactions, and simplifies workflows so your team can focus on serving constituents efficiently. Learn more at CHAMPtitles.com.

06-02
27:28

Episode 261- FHP Desk Trooper Program

In this episode, we speak with Major Connor Cardwell, Communications Commander of the Florida Highway Patrol, to discuss the Desk Trooper program and how it is helping the agency to respond to crashes more efficiently and effectively without troopers ever leaving their desks.  Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey and Chelsey Hadwin Music: Gibson Arthur   This episode is brought to you by CHAMP. CHAMP’s government suite modernizes DMVs with a secure, configurable platform that replaces or enhances existing systems. Say goodbye to paperwork and delays—CHAMP streamlines operations, accelerates transactions, and simplifies workflows so your team can focus on serving constituents efficiently. Learn more at CHAMPtitles.com.

05-26
27:49

Episode 260 - Micromobility

In this episode, we speak with Austin Britt, Parking and Micromobility Planning Coordinator with the City of Tampa, about micromobility and what it may mean for AAMVA members. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey and Chelsey Hadwin Music: Gibson Arthur   This episode is brought to you by CHAMP. CHAMP’s government suite modernizes DMVs with a secure, configurable platform that replaces or enhances existing systems. Say goodbye to paperwork and delays—CHAMP streamlines operations, accelerates transactions, and simplifies workflows so your team can focus on serving constituents efficiently. Learn more at CHAMPtitles.com.

05-19
26:51

Episode 259 - One Year After the Key Bridge Collapse

In this episode, we speak with Chrissy Nizer, Administrator of the Maryland MVA, and Louis Campion, President and CEO of the Maryland Motor Truck Association, looking back on the year since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed, the multi-agency response to the emergency, and how it affected the transportation infrastructure in Maryland.  Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey and Chelsey Hadwin Music: Gibson Arthur   This episode is brought to you by CHAMP. CHAMP’s government suite modernizes DMVs with a secure, configurable platform that replaces or enhances existing systems. Say goodbye to paperwork and delays—CHAMP streamlines operations, accelerates transactions, and simplifies workflows so your team can focus on serving constituents efficiently. Learn more at CHAMPtitles.com.

05-12
37:14

Episode 258 - Federal CDL Rules and Enforcement Dates

In this episode, we speak with AAMVA's Jeff Oberdank and Rajesh Dharmarajan about three federal CDL rules - EEE, DACH, and NRII - their enforcement deadlines, how members are working to meet these requirements, and how AAMVA is helping. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey and Chelsey Hadwin Music: Gibson Arthur   This episode is brought to you by CHAMP. CHAMP’s government suite modernizes DMVs with a secure, configurable platform that replaces or enhances existing systems. Say goodbye to paperwork and delays—CHAMP streamlines operations, accelerates transactions, and simplifies workflows so your team can focus on serving constituents efficiently. Learn more at CHAMPtitles.com.

05-05
36:02

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