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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