Episodes
2 hours ago
2 hours ago
In this episode, we speak with Josh Gifford, Fraud Program Manager at the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, about how they’re using body cams to help fight fraud in the CDL testing process.
Host: Ian Grossman
Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen
Music: Gibson Arthur
7 days ago
7 days ago
In this episode, we speak with Charles Norman, Registrar of Motor Vehicles for the Ohio BMV, about the state’s ID R Kids campaign, Ohio’s efforts to promote child ID cards, and how state-issued identification can provide an added layer of safety and preparedness for children and families.
Host: Ian Grossman
Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen
Music: Gibson Arthur
Friday Apr 24, 2026
Friday Apr 24, 2026
In this episode, we speak with Colleen Ogilvie, Registrar of the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, about MA’s updated disability placards and their transition back to in-person driver’s education.
Host: Ian Grossman
Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen
Music: Gibson Arthur
Monday Apr 20, 2026
Episode 308 - Idaho DMV: Sticker Elimination and Service Improvements
Monday Apr 20, 2026
Monday Apr 20, 2026
In this episode, we speak with Lisa McClellan, Administrator of the Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles, about the state’s decision to eliminate license plate registration stickers and the rollout of new tools like the Abandoned Vehicle Portal to improve efficiency and customer service.
Host: Ian Grossman
Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen
Music: Gibson Arthur
Monday Apr 13, 2026
Episode 307 - California DMV’s FAST Pilot Program
Monday Apr 13, 2026
Monday Apr 13, 2026
In this episode, we speak with Veronica Bowie, Branch Chief of the Driver Safety Branch at the California Department of Motor Vehicles, about California’s new Forwarded Actions for Speeding Tickets (FAST) pilot program to take drivers caught going over 100 MPH off the road faster.
Host: Ian Grossman
Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen
Music: Gibson Arthur
Monday Apr 06, 2026
Episode 306 - Texas DMV’s Metal Plate Transition
Monday Apr 06, 2026
Monday Apr 06, 2026
In this episode, we speak with Corrie Thompson, Director of the Enforcement Division at the Texas DMV, about Texas’ move to metal plates and the impact on fraud prevention and vehicle registration.
Host: Ian Grossman
Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen
Music: Gibson Arthur
Monday Mar 30, 2026
Monday Mar 30, 2026
In this episode, we speak with John Marasco, Director of the New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles, about the role of emergency preparedness in DMV operations and how training, coordination, and planning help ensure continuity of services.
Host: Ian Grossman
Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen
Music: Gibson Arthur
Monday Mar 23, 2026
Episode 304 – Internal Fraud
Monday Mar 23, 2026
Monday Mar 23, 2026
In this episode, we speak with Kevin Garvey, Commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, to recap his presentation from the Workshop & Law Institute on internal fraud and to discuss what Indiana’s doing to mitigate the risk.
Host: Ian Grossman
Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen
Music: Gibson Arthur
Monday Mar 16, 2026
Monday Mar 16, 2026
In this episode, we speak with Stephen Madrak, Director of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles at the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, and Jennifer Ridolfi, AAMVA’s Program Manager of Vehicle Programs & Strategic Operations, about AAMVA’s new Vehicle Title, Registration, and Records Management Working Group.
Host: Ian Grossman
Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen
Music: Gibson Arthur
Monday Mar 09, 2026
Episode 302 – NIADA Partner Spotlight
Monday Mar 09, 2026
Monday Mar 09, 2026
In this episode, we speak with Jeff Martin, Chief Executive Officer of the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association, about our shared challenges and initiatives in this partner spotlight.
Host: Ian Grossman
Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen
Music: Gibson Arthur

AAMVAcast is AAMVA's popular weekly podcast featuring conversations on a variety of topics with department of motor vehicle and law enforcement leaders.
New episodes are released each Monday featuring in-depth interviews with host, Ian Grossman. The podcast is produced by Claire Jeffrey and Chelsey Hadwin. Music composed by Gibson Arthur.
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