AAMVAcast

Episode 281 - California DMV’s Women’s Affinity Group Initiative

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

Episode 280 - Trailblazer Award Winning Georgia DDS Elevates Technology for 5-Star Customer Service

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

Episode 279 - Lifetime Achievement in Roadway Safety Award Winner Lyne Vézina

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

Episode 278 - Lifetime Achievement in Roadway Safety Award Winner Trooper Barry Marcus

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

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

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

 

Episode 275 - 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

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

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

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