Asphalt Unscripted

Texas Asphalt Pavement Association

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Candid conversations with real people in the Texas asphalt pavement industry.

02/15/2023

An Interesting Road

TxDOT Director of Engineering and Safety Operations Jessica Butler, P.E., joins Harold and Corey to chat about her well-rounded, wide range of experience in a multi-faceted industry. From design and planning to finance and engineering, this native Texan has held many titles across the transportation industry. Other titles she holds? Dog mom, Willie Nelson fan, and safety advocate. Listen in to learn more about Jessica! #EndTheStreakTX Watch every new episode on YouTube. Learn more about the Texas Asphalt Pavement Association. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

33 min
01/11/2023

New Year, New President

It's only fitting that Harold and Corey welcomed 2023 TXAPA President Jason Exum of R.K. Hall Construction to join them for the first episode of 2023! Watch every new episode on YouTube. Learn more about the Texas Asphalt Pavement Association. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

36 min
12/13/2022

2022 Presidential Special

In the final episode of 2022, Austin Bridge & Road's Eric Schranz sits down with Harold and Corey to reflect on his year as TXAPA President and his 21-year career in the asphalt industry. Watch every new episode on YouTube. Learn more about the Texas Asphalt Pavement Association. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

36 min
10/24/2022

The Man, the Myth, the Legend

If you're an active member of the asphalt pavement industry in Texas, you probably know the name Dr. Jon Epps. You may know about the myth and the legend...but who is the man? Harold and Corey dig deep to learn more about the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) Senior Research Fellow & Division Head, seal coat guru, mentor to many, and master gardener Jon A. Epps. Watch every new episode on YouTube. Learn more about the Texas Asphalt Pavement Association. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

52 min
09/14/2022

A Strong Foundation

This month, Harold and Corey take the show on the road to Lufkin to visit former TXAPA presidents Gene and Geno Carrier at East Texas Asphalt. The father/son team talk about mixing family with business and reflect on their combined over 60 years of experience in the industry. Watch every new episode on YouTube. Learn more about the Texas Asphalt Pavement Association. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

45 min
08/10/2022

An Iron Woman of Asphalt

Gina Gallegos isn't just the district engineer for TxDOT's San Antonio District — she is also a mom, Ironman, mentor, and Woman of Asphalt. In this episode, Gina talks to Harold and Corey about "growing up" in TxDOT, the realities of her job, and how she balances work and life while keeping a clear mind. Watch every new episode on YouTube. Learn more about the Texas Asphalt Pavement Association. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

46 min
06/08/2022

Start Your Engines

In this episode, Harold and Corey talked to Al Niece, President of Niece Equipment and Team Owner at Niece Motorsports, about two of his favorite things: big trucks and fast trucks. Watch every new episode on YouTube. Learn more about the Texas Asphalt Pavement Association. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

34 min
05/12/2022

Talking Shop (and Sports)

TxDOT Materials and Test Division Flexible Pavement Section Director Travis Patton joins hosts Harold Mullen (TXAPA) and Corey Schwarz (HMAC) on the first episode of Asphalt Unscripted, a rebrand of the Texas Asphalt Pavement Association Podcast. In this episode, Travis not only dives into what he does in is role at TxDOT, including challenges, partnership, and plans for the future, but also what he enjoys doing outside of the office. Watch every new episode on YouTube. Learn more about the Texas Asphalt Pavement Association. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

37 min

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Candid conversations with real people in the Texas asphalt pavement industry.

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Texas Asphalt Pavement Association
Years Active

2021 - 2023
Episodes

20
Rating

Clean
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