Meet the Co-Hosts
Joseph Blackman
Joseph Blackman
Joseph Blackman
- Joseph Blackman is a storyteller, entrepreneur, and media professional with a passion for amplifying voices and ideas that make an impact. With a strong background in digital media, podcasting, and video-based training, he brings creativity and strategy together to craft engaging narratives that resonate with audiences.
- As the Founder of
- Joseph Blackman is a storyteller, entrepreneur, and media professional with a passion for amplifying voices and ideas that make an impact. With a strong background in digital media, podcasting, and video-based training, he brings creativity and strategy together to craft engaging narratives that resonate with audiences.
- As the Founder of Vitendo, his work spans across producing, hosting, and consulting, helping organizations and individuals share their experiences in authentic and compelling ways. One of the industry's notable podcast hosts, Joe fosters infrastructure discussions that connect people and inspire conversations. His collaborative spirit and innovative mindset continue to highlight the importance of public works projects and services.
- As the original creator of the Public Works Podcast, he brought stories of infrastructure, leadership, and community to social media for improved positive exposure; and remains dedicated to inspiring learning of public works, through video mediums.
Shane Silsby
Joseph Blackman
Joseph Blackman
- Shane Silsby has 25 years of experience influencing strategic planning, public policy, organizational development, and the delivery of major infrastructure projects. His expansive career includes executive leadership roles in the private sector and with government agencies across the country, including his last public sector post as the D
- Shane Silsby has 25 years of experience influencing strategic planning, public policy, organizational development, and the delivery of major infrastructure projects. His expansive career includes executive leadership roles in the private sector and with government agencies across the country, including his last public sector post as the Director of Orange County Public Works.
- As the CEO of Silsby Strategic Advisors, he focuses on helping public agencies navigate infrastructure discussions and develop creative solutions to complex challenges, including strategies around federal funding acquisition and implementation. Shane also advocates annually in Washington, DC as a member of the American Public Works Association national government affairs committee and the American Society of Civil Engineers legislative initiative. He has even engaged with podcast hosts to elevate these crucial topics.
- Recently, Shane authored and published the book “Managing for Meteors: Preparing Local Government Leaders Before the Impact.”