Best Joe Lowry Podcasts (2025)

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BREAKING: Horrific Details in PFA Issued Against La Marque Councilman Joseph Lowry | Ep. 117 44:31

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Some shocking details concerning La Marque Councilman Joseph Lowry surfaced this week. Hayley Winkelmann is leading the effort to recall the controversial official and she shared some court records with the podcast. On July 24th, Lowry's ex-wife obtained a Protection From Abuse (PFA) order in the State of Washington. The court found her claims cred…

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426 | Justin Huschilt and Ben Marysiuk | How to Unlock Your Leadership Potential at a Young Age 38:20

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What does it take to break through personal limitations and unlock your full leadership potential at a young age? In this inspiring episode of the Leaders of Tomorrow Podcast, Chris Thomson sits down with Justin Huschilt and Ben Marysiuk, two high-performing young leaders who are thriving in the Student Works Management Program. Both Justin and Ben…

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Episode 215: The End of the Lithium Winter 20:38

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This is a solo episode where I share some thoughts regarding why I think the recent "lithium winter" is over. I believe price has bottomed and a new upward cycle has begun.

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Arson, Stolen Valor, and an Arrest in La Marque with Reporter TJ Aulds | Ep. 116 47:56

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Authorities arrested the former city manager for La Marque, Texas on Saturday. A warrant for the arrest of J.B. Pritchett had been issued about a week prior on charges related to felony arson and tampering with evidence and misdemeanor charges related to allegedly lying about his education and military service on his job applications and resume. In…

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425 | Dan Desmarais | How to Empower Employees for Social Impact 54:22

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What if a summer painting job could become the foundation for a global career? In this inspiring episode of the Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris Thomson sits down with Dan Desmarais, a standout alumnus of the Student Works Management Program, who has gone on to build a thriving virtual company that serves some of the world’s largest retailers. Da…

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Episode 214: Jesse Edmondson & Arthur Orduna 1:03:08

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Jesse Edmondson and Arthur Orduña are playing key roles in shaping the future of lithium production and the broader battery supply chain in Arkansas. Together, they bring deep experience and a shared mission: to put Arkansas squarely on the global lithium map. In this episode, we discuss: Why major players like Exxon, Equinor, and Chevron have chos…

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What is going on in La Marque with Reporter TJ Aulds | Ep. 115 58:45

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This week a warrant was issued for the arrest of former La Marque city manager, J.B. Pritchett. He is facing five charges, of which two are felonies. How in the hell did we get here? To an outsider, the small Texas town of La Marque seems like a chaotic, toxic mess. Many people point their fingers at a councilman by the name of Joseph Lowry who has…

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424 | Louis Boivin and Joey Vari | How to Build Successful Habits in One Year 48:36

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What does it take to grow from frustration and failure to focused leadership in just one year? In this episode of the Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris Thomson is joined by Louis Boivin and Joey Vari, two student entrepreneurs in the Student Works Management Program, who return for a second season with a powerful story of personal growth and busin…

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The City Manager's Guide to Contract Negotiations | Ep. 114 21:56

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In this episode, I share a personal update about my legal matters and mental health. I also tease the release of my new book called: The City Manager's Guide to Contract Negotiations. AAME JOB BOARD: The American Association of Municipal Executives has a free job board exclusively focused on executive and senior level local government recruitments.…

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423 | Zach Weiler and Vincent D'Angelo | How to Thrive in Leadership with Mentorship and Structure 41:16

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What happens when two young entrepreneurs commit to becoming the best versions of themselves through structure, humility, and relentless effort? In this episode of the Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris Thomson sits down with Zach Weiler and Vincent D’Angelo, two returning operators in the Student Works Management Program. They reflect on their jou…

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Challenges Facing Next Sacramento City Manager with Jeff Harris | Ep. 113 57:02

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Former Sacramento Councilman Jeff Harris returns to the show to discuss the challenges facing the next city manager. Harris served on the council from 2014-2022 and writes regular columns about the machinations of City Hall. In Part 1, he defended the record of former city manager, Howard Chan. This week, we take a deep dive into the organization i…

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422 | Jason Haelzle | How to Leverage Early Experiences for Career Growth 39:58

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How does a student entrepreneur evolve into a global executive leading billion-dollar projects? Jason Haelzle shares the mindset and milestones behind his rise from Student Works to the world stage. In this episode of the Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris Thomson sits down with Jason—now Principal and Vice President at GHD—to explore how he balanc…

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Episode 213: Sam Pigott Live (Lithium Argentina) 48:21

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Sam Pigott is the CEO of Lithium Argentina. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the Fastmarkets event In Las Vegas Topics: Sam's backstory Status of Cauchari Relationship with Ganfeng The JV model with Ganfeng Building 150K MT of new capacity in Salta Province Areas of focus Long-term supply challenges Leveraging DLE for lower …

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Sacramento Councilman Jeff Harris: In Defense of Howard Chan | Ep. 112 1:06:55

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Got a unique episode this week. Former Sacramento Councilman Jeff Harris comes on the show to defend his former city manager, Howard Chan. Harris served on the council from 2014-2022 and was on the council when Chan was selected to lead their community. He knows the ins-and-outs of Sacramento politics and the truth behind the motives and machinatio…

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421 | Ben Dorey | How to Overcome Challenges in Team Management 42:30

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In this episode of Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris Thomson chats with Ben Dorey, a standout participant in the Student Works Management Program. Ben reflects on his remarkable journey of growth and discovery, sharing his early struggles and the lessons he learned in the program. From juggling the pressures of team management to overcoming person…

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We Carry the Trauma to Our Next Job with Tim Rundel | Ep. 111 1:03:10

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We continue our conversation with the always entertaining Tim Rundel in this second installment. Tim has not just seen a thing or two, he has personally endured some incredibly challenging and professionally traumatic situations. In this powerful episode, he talks about how we as city managers carry the trauma of abuse and betrayal to our next posi…

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420 | Greg Kuchma | How to Transform Student Experience into Real Estate Success 45:40

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How do you go from painting homes as a student to becoming a top-producing real estate professional clients trust for life? In this episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris Thomson sits down with Greg Kuchma, a successful real estate broker whose entrepreneurial journey started with the Student Works Management Program. Greg shares how he built confid…

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Episode 212: Summit Nanotech 1:03:51

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My guests are Summit Nanotech CEO Amanda Hall and President Joe Arencibia. Topics: Being a troublemaker Defining DLE DLE " flavors" Amanda's "rules" for Summit Complexity vs scale Water usage Recovery rates Surviving in a down market Standing out vs competitors Chinese competition DLE in 2030 What's next? Rapid fire…

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It Just Takes One to Ruin It with Tim Rundel | Ep. 110 1:07:16

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One new council member can turn everything on its head and send you heading for the exits when you are a city manager. Tim Rundel, the former city manager for the City of Weed, recounts his experience with this elected official who also happened to be married to one of his employees. We talk about the importance of building relationships with your …

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419 | Joe MacLean | The Truth About Failing Early and Winning Later 57:12

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What if your biggest missteps turned out to be the foundation of your success story? In this powerful episode, Chris Thomson has an inspiring conversation with Joe MacLean, a successful finance professional and lifelong learner. Joe reflects on the pivotal role that the Student Works Management Program played in shaping his mindset and career—pushi…

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Brian Daily: You're Getting Screwed on Your Property Insurance | Ep. 109 57:55

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Brian Daily was the first person I ever hired as a city manager and it was one of the most impactful decisions I have ever made in my professional career. He is an amazing, inquisitive public servant who continually seeks to provide value to taxpayers. He is insanely curious and truly embodies the ethos of a "working executive" who is not afraid to…

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418 | Ella Hall-Smith | How to Overcome Self-Doubt and Lead Effectively 39:27

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What does it take to completely shift your view of yourself, your goals, and your potential—all before finishing school? In today’s episode of the Leaders of Tomorrow Podcast, Chris Thomson welcomes Ella Hall-Smith, a standout participant in the Student Works Management Program, to share her remarkable story of growth, challenge, and leadership. As…

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Episode 211: Smackover, SQM & Oz 23:33

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A solo episode with comments on the royalty hearing in Arkansas this week, SQM's earnings call and a "doom & gloom" analyst call "Down Under".

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Social Media Training for Elected Officials with Sam Toles | Ep. 108 54:42

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Picture this scenario. Staff have worked for a year to bring a project or initiative to the finish line. There have been public meetings and notices, multiple discussions at council meetings, and even some news articles published in the local paper. Out of the blue, a handful of vocal social media commenters start lighting up the city's social medi…

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417 | Recast: Mitchell Lowry | Adding Real Value to the World 54:54

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What does it take to turn early leadership experiences into a foundation for long-term success—and why is "adding real value" the real goal behind every great career move? In today’s episode of the Leaders of Tomorrow Podcast, Chris Thomson sits down with Mitchell Lowry, a standout alumnus of the Student Works Management Program, to dive into the h…

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Episode 210: Dr Yuan Gao 1:06:35

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Yuan Gao is one of the most experienced voices in the lithium ion battery world with more than a quarter century of experience across countries, companies and technologies. Topics: Reasons behind CATL & BYD's success The China battery ecosystem "Dare to gamble" Is battery success possible in North America? Cathode developments Comparing China's cos…

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Sam Toles: The Social Media Playbook for City Managers | Ep. 107 58:34

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What is the purpose of social media and why does your organization have a social media presence? In this episode, Sam Toles of CiviSocial and I discuss this issue at length and make a powerful case for why every city and county manager should make sure their organization is doing social media correctly. Not only are there personal and professional …

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416 | Landon Roberts | How to Turn Athletic Discipline into Entrepreneurial Success 53:10

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What do elite sports and elite entrepreneurship have in common? More than you might think. In today’s episode of the Leaders of Tomorrow Podcast, Chris Thomson sits down with Landon Roberts, a former varsity hockey player and standout participant in the Student Works Management Program, to dive into the mindset, habits, and leadership skills that d…

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Sacramento Cesspool & Putting Recruiters on Notice | Ep. 106 44:34

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Recent comments attributed to executive recruiters handling the Sacramento, California and Palm Coast, Florida recruitments must be addressed. A Sacramento Bee article alleged that CPS HR recruiter Pamela Derby has "suggested modifying certain incentives in a potential contract, including supplemental leave and severance, to ensure the new hire doe…

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415 | Michele Doig | How to Leverage Student Experiences for Business Success 53:14

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How does a Western University student become a leader in biotech venture capital, with over 50 approved products under her belt? In this episode, Chris Thomson sits down with Michele Doig, partner at Omega Funds, to unpack the winding road from her early days at Student Works to becoming a key investor in life-saving medical breakthroughs. With aut…

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Part 3: Conducting a Fire/EMS Needs Assessment with Tim Nowak | Ep. 105 42:31

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This is the third and final installment of my three part interview series with Fire/EMS consultant Tim Nowak. The primary purpose of this series is to create an introductory primer and give local elected officials and taxpayers a 30,000 foot level overview of the major issues that must be considered when evaluating fire/EMS service in your communit…

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414 | Nikos Violetis | How To Overcome Self-Doubt As A Student Leader 45:42

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What does it take to go from feeling lost and unconfident to becoming one of the top performers in a national leadership program? In this episode of Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris Thomson sits down with Nikos Violetis, a fourth-year Western University student and standout participant in the Student Works Management Program. Nikos opens up about…

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Part 2: Fire/EMS Staffing & Deployment Models with Tim Nowak | Ep. 104 47:51

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This is the second installment of my three part interview series with Fire/EMS consultant Tim Nowak. The primary purpose of this series is to create an introductory primer and give local elected officials and taxpayers a 30,000 foot level overview of the major issues that must be considered when evaluating fire/EMS service in your communities. My h…

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413 | Neil Johnson | Leadership That Inspires: How to Lead People, Not Just Projects 56:34

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What does it take to build a thriving international finance career—and still make time to give back? In this episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris Thomson sits down with Neil Johnson, a proud Student Works alumnus who went from summer painting manager to CEO of Duke Capital, a publicly traded firm based in England. Neil shares the pivotal lessons f…

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Episode 209: Carlos Galli 1:15:25

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Carlos Galli is the VP of Growth & Innovation at Lithium Argentina. He is a global expert in lithium brine technology. Topics: Argentina's growing competitiveness in lithium The arrival of "big balance sheets" in the Puna Lithium's need for transparency Learnings from China Battery/cathode tech The China lithium reprocessing industry Is lithium chl…

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Part 1: Fire/EMS Operational & Organizational Models with Tim Nowak | Ep. 103 51:29

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This is the first installment of my three part interview series with Fire/EMS consultant Tim Nowak. The primary purpose of this series is to create an introductory primer and give local elected officials and taxpayers a 30,000 foot level overview of the major issues that must be considered when evaluating fire/EMS service in your communities. My ho…

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412 | Esfar Sarker | How to Overcome Rejection and Succeed in Business 32:35

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How do you go from being a shy student with no standout achievements to one of the top-performing operators in the Student Works Management Program. In this powerful episode of the Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris Thomson is joined by Esfar Sarker, who shares his inspiring journey of transformation, grit, and growth. Esfar didn’t arrive with a lo…

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Episode 208: Carlos Vicens (Full Circle Lithium) 48:49

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Carlos Vicens is the founder and CEO of Full Circle Lithium, a company that has developed an effective fire extinguishing agent for lithium fires. As the world moves to electric transportation and large scale BESS (battery energy storage systems) the risk to life and property from lithium fires has grown exponentially. Full Circle Lithium believes …

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Handling the Tsunami of Empty Churches with Rick Reinhard | Ep. 102 58:42

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Richard "Rick" Reinhard is one of the leading experts when it comes to analyzing and repurposing church real estate in America. In this episode, Rick talks about the great emptying of churches and how this negatively impacts communities. In one of the undergraduate courses he teaches, he has referred to this epidemic as "spiritual brownfields." We …

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411 | Zack Kembar | How to Develop Resilience in a Competitive Industry 53:44

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What does it take to transform a history and English major into a global finance leader? In this episode of the Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris Thomson chats with Zack Kembar, a Student Works alumnus who has scaled incredible heights in the world of finance. From his beginnings at Western University to holding top leadership positions at firms l…

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Episode 207: Austin Devaney 59:07

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Austin Devaney has a wealth of lithium experience from a decade with Rockwood/Albemarle, his time with Piedmont Lithium and his new advisory business: Li7 Charged. Topics: The state of the industry Supply/demand China's price strategy The importance of Rio Tinto's entry The rush to Africa A "China build" vs the West The new cost curve The future of…

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Episode 206: Metals Hub (Dr. Frank Jackel) 1:04:36

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Dr Frank Jackel is the co-founder and Managing Director of Metals Hub (metals-hub.com @metals-hub on X). Metals Hub is a leading software solutions provider that optimizes procurement processes. One of the most significant issues facing the lithium industry is lack of clarity on pricing. Metals Hub is part of the solution to that problem. I have no…

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Two weeks ago, I drove across the country to turn myself in on an arrest warrant out of Walton County, Florida. I am facing two third degree felony charges related to carrying out my duties as the assistant county administrator. Though I am innocent until proven guilty and I am confident that I will prevail in court -- I also recognize that in the …