St Paul Public Works Director Sean Kershaw and his Unorthodox Path to a PW career

The Public Works Nerds

In this episode I sit down with my hometown Public Works Director, Sean Kershaw. As any public works nerd knows, we are at times over critical of those that serve us where we live, and we most likely have experienced that heightened scrutiny from current and retired public works professionals that live in our communities. It can be good, reaffirming, constructive, and frustrating. I know most of you reading this have been there.
Sean takes this all very well. He is not your traditional public works professional. His background is more diverse and involves a stint as a planner and roles in the non-profit realm. The perspective he has gained through his professional journey is well applicable to public works and our overriding goal of public service.
I enjoyed learning more about Sean and his background and what has surprised him in this role. Sit back and listen in on this conversation with one of the most sincere, approachable and self-accountable people I've met.
Show notes:
The proverb Sean and I were searching our grey haired minds for:
Luck favors the prepared mind.
Sean and his husband's Backyard Concert Series Site:
https://grandoakopry.com/

Chapter

1. St Paul Public Works Director Sean Kershaw and his Unorthodox Path to a PW career (00:00:00)

2. Public Works Director's Path to Advocacy (00:00:01)

3. Career Transition and Public Works Funding (00:09:46)

4. Public Works and Infrastructure Challenges (00:18:33)

5. Snow Removal Challenges in Urban Areas (00:32:33)

6. Importance of Public Works in Communities (00:35:53)

7. Community Concerts in Historic St Paul (00:41:21)

8. Help Us Spread the Word (00:52:35)