AAMVAcast

September is DMV Appreciation Month for Donate Life. In this episode, we speak with Chad Carroll, Executive Director of Donate Life Texas, and Tamara Wheat, Assistant Manager with the Texas DPS Driver License Division, about their partnership and work to make the donor registry removal process more transparent and seamless. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Daniel Goldscheider, Founder and CEO of the OpenWallet Foundation, about a new global partnership, Global Digital Collaboration. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Amanda Abruzzo, Senior Operations Administrator with the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division, about TeleMVD at the Ports and how the program uses technology and partnerships to expand access to MVD services across Arizona. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Rodney Saunders, Jr., Employee Engagement Officer at Wisconsin Department of Transportation, about the agency's Ambassador Program and how it connects students with transportation careers while supporting WisDOT's broader recruitment and retention efforts. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Jennifer Ridolfi, AAMVA Program Manager, Vehicle Programs and Strategic Operations, about the newly-published Multi-stage Vehicles Best Practices Guide. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Zita Pangelinan, Acting Administrator and Program Coordinator of the Guam Motor Vehicle Division, about the unique opportunities and challenges of administering driver and vehicle services in a U.S. territory. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Marcus Glasper, Director of the Washington Department of Licensing about their new driver guide. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Matthew Daus, President of the International Association of Transportation Regulators about our shared challenges and initiatives in this partner spotlight. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Rosalie Johnson, Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, about her state's newly-enacted E-bike safety legislation. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey and Chelsey Hadwin Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Rory Kozoll, Uber's Director of Products for Identity, to discuss how mobile driver licenses (mDLs) can enhance identity verification, improve user experiences, and support secure digital interactions as more relying parties adopt the technology. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey and Chelsey Hadwin Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Lt. Colonel Barry Bratt from the Colorado State Patrol about his career and contributions to AAMVA as he prepares for retirement. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey and Chelsey Hadwin Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Chrissy Nizer and Negash Assefa from the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration about their new app that allows businesses to verify mobile driver's licenses and physical IDs using only a smartphone. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Matt Halstead, Senior Investigator for the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles and recipient of AAMVA's Fraud Prevention and Detection: Investigations Individual Award, about the odometer fraud investigation that uncovered a multi-state scheme and led to lasting improvements in fraud prevention. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Mike McCaskill, AAMVA's Vice President of Identity Management Programs & Services, about the new Task Force 7 podcast about the implementation of verifiable credentials using the International Standards in Electronic Identity and Mobile Driver Licenses.   Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, AAMVA President and CEO Ian Grossman recaps the May 2026 Board of Directors meeting, highlighting key discussions, program updates, and priorities impacting the motor vehicle and law enforcement community. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Tonya Laney, Director of the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles, about Nevada's new online reporting tool that allows residents to report motor vehicles operating with expired, invalid, or no registration, including vehicles with illegal out-of-state plates.    Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Caroline Cash, Chief Communications Officer for the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), about new analysis on drowsy driving, the challenges of measuring fatigued driving crashes, and ongoing efforts to improve roadway safety awareness. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Jessi Ross, AAMVA's Driver Programs and Services Program Director, and Paul Steier, AAMVA's Vice President of Law Enforcement Programs and Services, about the impacts on licensing and roadside enforcement with the expected influx of non-U.S. and non-Canadian drivers on American roadways during the FIFA World Cup.    Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Josh Gifford, Fraud Program Manager at the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, about how they're using body cams to help fight fraud in the CDL testing process. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Charles Norman, Registrar of Motor Vehicles for the Ohio BMV, about the state's ID R Kids campaign, Ohio's efforts to promote child ID cards, and how state-issued identification can provide an added layer of safety and preparedness for children and families. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Colleen Ogilvie, Registrar of the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, about MA's updated disability placards and their transition back to in-person driver's education. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Lisa McClellan, Administrator of the Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles, about the state's decision to eliminate license plate registration stickers and the rollout of new tools like the Abandoned Vehicle Portal to improve efficiency and customer service. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Veronica Bowie, Branch Chief of the Driver Safety Branch at the California Department of Motor Vehicles, about California's new Forwarded Actions for Speeding Tickets (FAST) pilot program to take drivers caught going over 100 MPH off the road faster. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Corrie Thompson, Director of the Enforcement Division at the Texas DMV, about Texas' move to metal plates and the impact on fraud prevention and vehicle registration. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with John Marasco, Director of the New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles, about the role of emergency preparedness in DMV operations and how training, coordination, and planning help ensure continuity of services. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Kevin Garvey, Commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, to recap his presentation from the Workshop & Law Institute on internal fraud and to discuss what Indiana's doing to mitigate the risk.   Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Stephen Madrak, Director of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles at the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, and Jennifer Ridolfi, AAMVA's Program Manager of Vehicle Programs & Strategic Operations, about AAMVA's new Vehicle Title, Registration, and Records Management Working Group. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Jeff Martin, Chief Executive Officer of the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association, about our shared challenges and initiatives in this partner spotlight. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Darcy Doty, AAMVA's Vice President of MVA Operations & Customer Experience, about the new Employee Safety and Security Working Group and the resources they are currently working on. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Amy Anthony, Director of the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles, about the active shooter incident in Wilmington. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Paul Steier, Vice President of Law Enforcement Programs and Services at AAMVA, about best practices for imported vehicle policies, including jurisdictional challenges, federal compliance considerations, and key recommendations from AAMVA's January 2026 guidance. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Collin Mooney, Executive Director of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, about commercial motor vehicle safety and enforcement technology, including CVSA's Level VIII electronic inspection and autonomous vehicle inspection. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, AAMVA President and CEO Ian Grossman gives a recap of what was discussed at the most recent meeting of the AAMVA International Board of Directors.  Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Todd Feltman, Chair of the Insurance Industry Committee on Motor Vehicle Administration (IICMVA), and Shawn Goff, President of MV Solutions, about insurance verification programs, why jurisdictions use them, and how states implement these systems differently to support compliance and public safety. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Cathy Chase, President of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, about the organization's mission to advance lifesaving traffic safety laws and the release of its 2026 Roadmap to Safety Report. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Cathie Curtis, Deputy Secretary of State at the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles, and Chrissy Nizer, Administrator of the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration, to get a sneak peek at what to expect at the 2026 NMVTIS/E-Titling Forum and who should attend.  Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we learn what's new in the 2026 Fraud Detection and Remediation training from Steve Sebestyen. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Greg Cohen and David Rosen with American Automotive Leasing Association (AALA) about commercial automotive fleet leasing and management and our shared challenges and initiatives.

In this episode, we speak Chrissy Nizer, Administrator of the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, highlighting the agency's NAPHSIS Clean-Up initiative and how access to out-of-state death records supports accurate driver data, operational efficiency, and public trust. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Gerald Lackey, Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, about how the state is using new innovative technology and deep learning to reinvent behind the wheel testing. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with JD Decker, Chief of Nevada DMV's police division. He shares how Nevada's Compliance Enforcement Division developed Nevada's data-driven Stolen Vehicle Recovery Program uses NMVTIS to detect fraud, recover vehicles, and strengthen public safety. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Christopher “Chris” Caras to reflect on his influential career at AAMVA. The conversation highlights his leadership, key achievements, and thoughts for the future, and celebrating his contributions and the path ahead. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Robin Rehborg, North Dakota's Deputy Director for Driver Safety, about the state's Vision Zero Schools program and how education, partnerships, and community engagement are helping reduce crashes and build safer habits for young drivers. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Tommy Winkler, Administrator of the Wisconsin DMV, about the award-winning Driver Education Grant Program that expanded access to driver training for thousands of students through strong partnerships, rapid implementation, and a focus on equity.  Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with JD Decker about the life-saving incident that earned him the honor and reflects on how Nevada's DMV enforcement team works to protect the public through quick action, investigation, and a commitment to safety on and off the road. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Robert Gladden, Vice President of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF), to discuss the evolving landscape of motorcycle and e-bike safety.  Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Rebecca Steinbach from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety about the Foundation's latest report on Aggressive Driving and Road Rage.  Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we spoke to Trooper Eddie Thomas, Public Information Officer for Louisiana State Police Troop G, about the agency's statewide efforts to keep children safe on the road, including fitting stations and technician training and partnerships with the Louisiana Passenger Safety Task Force. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we talk with Eva Spiegel, Deputy Director of Communications for the California Department of Motor Vehicles and Co-Executive Sponsor of the Women@DMV Group. The team's clothing drive and job application workshops supported women, empowering them to build confidence and pursue new opportunities. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we spoke to Angelique McClendon, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS), who was the winner of the AAMVA Trailblazer Award, for its innovative use of technologies like app clips, self-service kiosks, and Incode functionality. Learn how DDS is streamlining services, reducing wait times, and delivering 5-star customer experiences through modernized, customer-focused solutions. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, we speak with Lyne Vézina of the Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec, recipient of AAMVA's Lifetime Achievement in Roadway Safety in Motor Vehicle Administration, about her 37-year career shaping policies and strategies to improve road safety. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur