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Stuart Salters- APGA

Rodney Dill- Gas Authority

Sara Gillis- Atlanta Gas Light

Bill DeFoor- Gas Authority

PJ Zonsius- NextEra

Mike Jewell- City of Covington

Ian Skelton- Atlanta Gas Light

Chris Turner- SouthStar Energy Services

Mary Landrieu- Natural Allies of Clean Energy

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Khrysanne Kerr- Common Ground Alliance

Forrest Sim- GPR Consortium

JJ Harrison- 811 Ambassador

Kendra Geiger- Badger Infrastructure Solutions

Jon Smith- Veteran Horizons, LLC

Bob Bishop- PelicanCorp

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Sarah Magruder Lyle – Common Ground Alliance

Kelly Cahill- Common Ground Alliance

Steve Cleaver- PG&E

Wade Farr- EGW

Ed Landgraf- Marine Safe/Texas811

Adam Zeciri- Locating Dynamics

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Join hosts James and Ashley as they engage with Molly Smith from Kinder Morgan at the lively Global Excavation Safety Conference. This episode offers a deep dive into the intricacies of excavation safety and damage prevention, showcasing Molly’s expertise and her role as the damage prevention supervisor. The discussion spans a variety of safety demonstrations, including the unique "boom box" demo, and delves into practical tips for handling natural gas and propane safely. Recorded live, the episode captures the dynamic and spontaneous interaction between the hosts and guests, making complex safety topics accessible and engaging for all listeners.

Coffee with Jim and James - Episode 178

Live @ The Global Excavation Safety Conference pt. 1

The Global Excavation Safety Conference episode is here! Listen along as we highlight some of our favorite guests.

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Scott Landes (Excavation Safety Alliance) & Roger Cox (ACTS Now!)

Kesley Tweed (Public Association for Public Awareness -Papa)

Ron Peterson (National Utility Locating Contractors Association -NULCA)

Jemmie Wang (acretivPartners)

Steve Allen (EWN)

Louis Panzer (NC 811)

Louis Panzer (NC 811)

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James Cross sits down with Alan Thomas at the bustling AMPP annual conference, marking a milestone event with record-breaking attendance and exhibitor participation. Alan Thomas, celebrating his first year as CEO, shares his journey to this point, describing it as a "divine appointment" and the best professional year of his life. Under his leadership, AMPP has focused on being the thought leader in asset integrity and materials protection, aiming to make its vast repository of knowledge more accessible worldwide, with exciting plans to incorporate AI for better accessibility.

A significant part of the conversation revolves around AMPP's commitment to workforce development, highlighting a strategic move to establish a dedicated entity focusing on attracting, training, and qualifying professionals in the industry. Thomas's passion for AMPP's mission is palpable as he discusses the transformative effect of AMPP's certifications on individuals' lives and careers, a testament to the organization's global impact.

We’ve also included highlights from the exhibitor floor. Tune into this episode of "Coffee with Jim and James" to see who we ran into and dive into the future of asset protection and integrity with Alan Thomas.

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Alan Thomas - AMPP

Kevin Klausmeier- Surview

Jodi Rutledge- Trenton

Cole Finney- American Innovations

Jim Kunkle- AkzoNobel

Jarret Brelsford- MESA

Kailey Dharam - Dairyland Electrical

Tyler Schlesselman- Tru Solutions

Jordan Groody- Magneto

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Live @ The Utility Safety Conference pt. 1 – Coffee with Jim and James Episode 176

The Utility Safety Conference episode is here!

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James Wingate - Underground Service Alert of Northern California and Nevada (USA North 811)

Tony Millikin- Project Resources Group, Inc.

Michael Mayr - 3-D Line Locating Ltd.

Cliff Meidle - Spokesperson for Georgia 811

Wylie Davidson - Legacy Safety Solutions

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The Utility Safety Conference episode of Coffee with Jim and James is here!

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Mike Sullivan – Utility Safety Partners

Jay Stephens – Damage Prevention Academy

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