July 23, 2025

By Lane Kimble

It wouldn’t be hyperbole to say Eric Petersen is a master of his trade.

Through more than 20 years of challenging (and, at times, frustrating) work, Petersen has become the go-to industry advocate for WTBA-related policy work in the state Capitol, helping lawmakers understand the need to invest billions in our roads, bridges, and highways.

He’s also surprisingly humble and–unless you’re a WTBA Board member or have attended the Annual Convention–you likely don’t know much about him.

That changes today.

Petersen sat down for a candid and fascinating discussion with Steve and Lane in the latest “Road Trippin’ with WTBA” podcast.  It’s worth the price of admission (free!) if for no reason other than he’s never agreed to a media interview before.

Tune in to get a look behind the curtain at the latest state budget process, learn what the heck the word “Zemblanity” means, find out why he rides an electric scooter, and hear a few tales that helped shape Petersen into the policy rockstar he is today.

Find us on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, or wherever you stream your podcasts by searching “WTBA.”