Episodes
Monday Apr 19, 2021
AAMVAcast - Episode 47 - 420 Impaired Driving Prevention, Part 1
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Monday Apr 19, 2021
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Darrin Grondel, Vice President of Traffic Safety and Government Relations at Responsibility.org, about drug-impaired driving prevention in time for NHTSA’s annual If You Feel Different, You Drive Different campaign on April 20th.
Host: Ian Grossman
Producer: Claire Jeffrey and Chelsey Hadwin
Music: Gibson Arthur
This episode is brought to you by RecallBuzz, powered by VINsmart. Learn more about how we can help you with fleet recall management and maintenance updates as well as capture vehicle history and VIN data. Give VINsmart a call at 1-888-950-9550 or visit us on the web at www.vinsmart.com/for-businesses.
Monday Apr 12, 2021
AAMVAcast - Episode 46 - Mileage-Based User Fees with Jack Basso
Monday Apr 12, 2021
Monday Apr 12, 2021
In this episode, we speak with Jack Basso, Chair of the Mileage-Based User Fee Alliance, about sources of highway funding, what the change in administration might mean for efforts to move toward a mileage-based user fee system, and the role DMVs may play in making this change.
Host: Ian Grossman
Producer: Claire Jeffrey
Music: Gibson Arthur
This episode is brought to you by RecallBuzz, powered by VINsmart. Learn more about how we can help you with fleet recall management and maintenance updates as well as capture vehicle history and VIN data. Give VINsmart a call at 1-888-950-9550 or visit us on the web at www.vinsmart.com/for-businesses.
Monday Apr 05, 2021
AAMVAcast - Episode 45 - Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Monday Apr 05, 2021
Monday Apr 05, 2021
In this episode, we speak with Robert Ritter, Director of the Office of Impaired Driving and Occupant Protection at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about Distracted Driving Awareness Month and efforts to keep drivers focused and safe on the roads.
Host: Ian Grossman
Producer: Claire Jeffrey
Music: Gibson Arthur
This episode is brought to you by RecallBuzz, powered by VINsmart. Learn more about how we can help you with fleet recall management and maintenance updates as well as capture vehicle history and VIN data. Give VINsmart a call at 1-888-950-9550 or visit us on the web at www.vinsmart.com/for-businesses
Monday Mar 29, 2021
AAMVAcast - Episode 44 - The DMV of the Future with Cambridge Systematics
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Monday Mar 29, 2021
In this episode, we speak with Joe Zissman and Nathan Higgins of Cambridge Systematics, Inc., about the report, Trends Impacting the DMV of the Future and how AAMVA members can use the research to plan for the future of their agencies.
Host: Ian Grossman
Producer: Claire Jeffrey
Music: Gibson Arthur
This episode is brought to you by FAST Enterprises. FAST helps motor vehicle agencies serve the public by delivering enterprise modernization projects on time and on budget - every time. Improve customer service and be ready for whatever the future brings. Give FAST a call at 1-877-ASK-FAST or visit us on the web at www.fastenterprises.com.
Monday Mar 22, 2021
AAMVAcast - Episode 43 - Iconic Colorado with Mike Dixon
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Monday Mar 22, 2021
In this episode, we speak with Mike Dixon, Senior Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles, Colorado Department of Revenue and Chair of the AAMVA Board of Directors, about the Iconic Colorado program and getting the public involved in redesigning Colorado's driver's licenses.
Host: Ian Grossman
Producer: Claire Jeffrey
Music: Gibson Arthur
This episode is brought to you by FAST Enterprises. FAST helps motor vehicle agencies serve the public by delivering enterprise modernization projects on time and on budget - every time. Improve customer service and be ready for whatever the future brings. Give FAST a call at 1-877-ASK-FAST or visit us on the web at www.fastenterprises.com.
Monday Mar 15, 2021
AAMVAcast - Episode 42 - Dianne Graham
Monday Mar 15, 2021
Monday Mar 15, 2021
In this episode, we speak with Dianne Graham, Director of Member and Conference Services, as she prepares to retire after more than four decades with AAMVA.
Host: Ian Grossman
Producer: Claire Jeffrey
Music: Gibson Arthur
This episode is brought to you by FAST Enterprises. FAST helps motor vehicle agencies serve the public by delivering enterprise modernization projects on time and on budget - every time. Improve customer service and be ready for whatever the future brings. Give FAST a call at 1-877-ASK-FAST or visit us on the web at www.fastenterprises.com.
Monday Mar 08, 2021
AAMVAcast - Episode 41 - California Highway Patrol Commissioner Amanda Ray
Monday Mar 08, 2021
Monday Mar 08, 2021
In this episode, we speak with Amanda Ray, the newly-appointed Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol, about her career and goals for the CHP.
Host: Ian Grossman
Producer: Claire Jeffrey
Music: Gibson Arthur
This episode is brought to you by FAST Enterprises. FAST helps motor vehicle agencies serve the public by delivering enterprise modernization projects on time and on budget - every time. Improve customer service and be ready for whatever the future brings. Give FAST a call at 1-877-ASK-FAST or visit us on the web at www.fastenterprises.com.
Monday Mar 01, 2021
AAMVAcast - Episode 40 - Cathie Curtis
Monday Mar 01, 2021
Monday Mar 01, 2021
In this episode, we speak with Cathie Curtis about her career and time at AAMVA as she wraps up her tenure as AAMVA Director of Vehicle Programs and returns to the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles as Deputy Secretary of State.
Host: Ian Grossman
Producer: Claire Jeffrey
Music: Gibson Arthur
This episode is brought to you by FAST Enterprises. FAST helps motor vehicle agencies serve the public by delivering enterprise modernization projects on time and on budget - every time. Improve customer service and be ready for whatever the future brings. Give FAST a call at 1-877-ASK-FAST or visit us on the web at www.fastenterprises.com.
Monday Feb 22, 2021
AAMVAcast - Episode 39 - MADD National President Alex Otte
Monday Feb 22, 2021
Monday Feb 22, 2021
In this episode, we speak with Alex Otte, the new National President of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), about our shared efforts to end impaired driving and her journey to MADD leadership.
Host: Ian Grossman
Producer: Claire Jeffrey
Music: Gibson Arthur
This episode is brought to you by FAST Enterprises. FAST helps motor vehicle agencies serve the public by delivering enterprise modernization projects on time and on budget - every time. Improve customer service and be ready for whatever the future brings. Give FAST a call at 1-877-ASK-FAST or visit us on the web at www.fastenterprises.com.
Monday Feb 15, 2021
AAMVAcast - Episode 38 - Third Party Agents
Monday Feb 15, 2021
Monday Feb 15, 2021
In this episode, we speak with Casey Garber, Manager of Vehicle Programs at AAMVA, and Steve Murphy, Director of Registries Administration and Accountability at Service Alberta, about the forthcoming Third Party Agents best practices document and how AAMVA members can use its recommendations.
Host: Ian Grossman
Producer: Claire Jeffrey
Music: Gibson Arthur
This episode is brought to you by FAST Enterprises. FAST helps motor vehicle agencies serve the public by delivering enterprise modernization projects on time and on budget - every time. Improve customer service and be ready for whatever the future brings. Give FAST a call at 1-877-ASK-FAST or visit us on the web at www.fastenterprises.com.

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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