A.Y. After Hours: Recent Episodes
A.Y. McDonald Manufacturing
Get to know your favorite water and gas provider better than ever by subscribing to the A.Y. McDonald podcast called A.Y. After Hours. Each episode is hosted by our Director of Product Management, Doug Roush, and Innovation Product Manager, Kelly Breitbach, as they take the time to interview co-workers, customers, end users, and more. By the end of each episode, youβll have a better understanding of our company culture, the products we make, and the people we make our products for.
With summer just around the corner, Doug and Kelly are taking some well-earned time off to soak up some sun. βοΈπ Thanks to all of our listeners and viewers for tuning in! Weβll catch you on the flip-flop! π©΄
The wait is overβΒ Part II is here!βοΈWatch the riveting conclusion of Doug and Scott's conversation with two VIPs from the Water & Sewer Distributors of America,Nate Peirce and Greg Velz.
This episode of π.π .ππ§π΅π¦π³ππ°πΆπ³π΄ is sure to knock your socks off! 𧦠Guest host Scott Knapp joins Doug and two VIPs from the Water & Sewer Distributors of America (WASDA), Nate Peirce and Greg Velz, in a special two-parter that you absolutely donβt want to miss!
Innovators, tinkerers, and do-it-yourselfers of all stripesβthis oneβs Β for you! π‘ On this episode of π.π . ππ§π΅π¦π³ ππ°πΆπ³π΄, Kelly talks Β shop with one of the masterminds behind our Adjustable Meter Pit, Tyler Β Smith, and our Water Works Product Manager, Jim Francois.
The tables have turned on Doug and Kelly! π For this weekβs π.π .ππ§π΅π¦π³ππ°πΆπ³π΄, weβve flipped the script on our hosts as they ask ππππ‘ π¨ππ‘ππ« questions! This is Doug and Kelly like youβve never seen them before!
Weβre kicking into high gear on this weekβs π.π .ππ§π΅π¦π³ππ°πΆπ³π΄! βοΈ Doug and Kelly get down to nuts and bolts with machinists Davey White and Terry Frost about what makes our factory run like a well-oiled machine. π©
On this special, on-location episode, Doug and Kelly visit the 21st Annual J&R Supply Inc. Sales Expo. Guest starring J & Rβs Vice President of Operations, Rob Erschen, and Darrin Homb, the Water Distribution Foreman for the City of Dubuque.
This episode is really cooking with gas! π₯π³ On this high-energy installment Β of π.π . ππ§π΅π¦π³ ππ°πΆπ³π΄, Doug and Kelly are joined by Owner/Partner of Liberty Sales, Wally Armstrong, to get down to the nitty gritty on all things natural gas.
A.Y. McDonald co-workers, Brad Olberding (VP of Production Planning & Logistics) and Ben Winders (Purchasing Manager), work closely with the supply chain on an everyday basis. In this episode of A.Y. After Hours, they both share how the past year has impacted A.Y. McDonald and our customers and what they foresee in the future regarding supply and demand.
JoAnne Utecht of Winnick Supply, located in Forest Lake, MN, has over three decades of industry experience - and of being an A.Y. McDonald customer. Listen to her describe how Winnick Supply is responding to the current economy, what she predicts for industry trends going forward, and her favorite memories with A.Y. McDonald.
Doug and Kelly are joined by 4 of our product experts to answer YOUR questions. Plus the winner to our giveaway is revealed!
Christmas is here, and π.π . ππ§π΅π¦π³ ππ°πΆπ³π΄ has a FREE GIFT for YOU!!! ππ How does it work? β¬οΈβ¬οΈβ¬οΈ Β Β
Submit your question to ayafterhours@aymcdonald.com by JANUARY 12th for a chance to win a π΅ππ΄π΄ πππΈπ² π²πΎπΎπ»π΄π loaded with swag! Doug and Kelly will answer as many questions as they can on the next episode of π.π . ππ§π΅π¦π³ ππ°πΆπ³π΄, and will draw the winner of this fabulous, festive present! See you in early 2022!
Music: Jingle Bells by Pink Zebra
Ever wondered what itβs like to work in a foundry? Now's your chance to find out! Andrea McDermott (Foundry Industrial Tech II) and Willie Slayden (Foundry Supervisor) take time out of their day to share with us the best aspects of their jobs and some background on the sand system that help mold our brass.
Doug and Kelly meet with natural gas industry experts, Jim Schauer (Vice Presidents of EAM Services) and James Cross (Sr. Vice President of Brand). Throughout this virtual visit, they discuss the creation and journey of their own podcast, 'Coffee with Jim and James', and share their perspective of the present and future of the natural gas industry, along with their thoughts on the value of innovation.
Things get a little goofy as A.Y. McDonald Territory Managers, Michael Rothberg and Mike Spriggs, pay us a visit to share stories on the job and some insight into their personal lives β all while wearing funny props.
Bryar Bloomer of Superior Plumbing and Alex Regenos of Quad Cities WinWater share with us a preview into their jobs and personal lives, comparing the relationship between an A.Y. McDonald end user and distributor!
From talking about his own family to his passion of being part of the A.Y. McDonald Family, our CEO, Rob McDonald, also opens up about his perspective of working in the industry and past job experiences.
As a retired member of the National Guard, Steve Agnitsch (Utilities Superintendent) can relate his past experiences to his current ones working for the water and wastewater industry. Adam Laver (A.Y. McDonald Territory Manager) accompanies him as they discuss how each got started in the industry, their hobbies outside of work, and share some advice to the younger generations looking for a job in this field.
Even though our National Pump Sales Manager, Steve Potts, has been with the company since 2005, his experience with the industry stems even farther back than that. Learn how he got his start as a pump installer, his favorite aspects of the job, and how the industry has advanced since then.
Royce Van Roekel (Water Systems Specialist) and Mitch Tyler (Florida Municipal Manager) break down what motivates them in their jobs, the importance of providing water to communities, and what they predict for the future of the industry.
Sit back, relax, and crack a cold one with Doug Roush and Kelly Breitbach as they get down to brass tacks with the pros in the waterworks and natural gas industry. Welcome to A.Y. After Hours.