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RegisterMidwest Infrastructure Projects Meet Partnership, Innovation and Risk
Where federal, state and local gov't agencies convene with the private sector on the most critical issues facing the transportation and infrastructure markets today
Infraday Midwest is a powerful 1-day Forum uniting over 200 senior infrastructure executives. Local, State and Federal authorities will unite with some of the top financiers, consultants, constructors, engineers and technology innovators to discuss new opportunities and challenges facing the market.
Infraday Midwest will gather an elite group of infrastructure leaders to examine the problems, priorities and potential in delivering major infrastructure projects.
Featuring developers of the most important transportation and infrastructure projects currently being developed in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota.
Who will attend?
* Government - public officials from transportation authorities
* Engineering, construction, architecture firms
* Technology companies
* Project sponsors and lenders
* Infrastructure project developers
* Infrastructure equity funds - waste management, airports, integrated shipping, railroads, shipping & ports, trucking, engineering and construction and utilities sector
* Infrastructure development finance companies
* Advisory - financial, strategic and PPP services
Featuring projects from the following markets:
* Civic
* Aviation
* Maritime
* Education
* Transportation
* Justice
* Water
* Health
* and select other.
2020 Speakers Include
Speakers MW
Daniel Burke, Chicago Department of Transportation
Daniel Burke
Managing Deputy Commissioner / Chief Engineer
Chicago Department of Transportation
Managing Deputy Commissioner / Chief Engineer
Chicago Department of Transportation
Tamika Burgos Puckett, City of Chicago
Tamika Burgos Puckett
Chief Risk Officer
City of Chicago – Office of the Mayor
As the City of Chicago’s first appointed Chief Risk Officer, Ms. Puckett is responsible for implementing and managing the city’s enterprise risk management governance framework, to include the implementation of policies and procedures necessary for the identification and management of organizational risks. A career risk manager, Ms. Puckett possesses over 15 years of experience managing complex, public sector enterprise risk management programs. She possesses specialized experience in the areas of risk assessments, workers’ compensation, contractual risk transfer, and training programs. Ms. Puckett was recognized as a 2018 Insurance Business America Leading Risk Manager.
Chief Risk Officer
City of Chicago – Office of the Mayor
As the City of Chicago’s first appointed Chief Risk Officer, Ms. Puckett is responsible for implementing and managing the city’s enterprise risk management governance framework, to include the implementation of policies and procedures necessary for the identification and management of organizational risks. A career risk manager, Ms. Puckett possesses over 15 years of experience managing complex, public sector enterprise risk management programs. She possesses specialized experience in the areas of risk assessments, workers’ compensation, contractual risk transfer, and training programs. Ms. Puckett was recognized as a 2018 Insurance Business America Leading Risk Manager.
Kristin Schuster, Michigan Department of Transportation
Kristin Schuster, P.E.
Engineer of Design
Michigan Department of Transportation - Bureau of Development
Kristin Schuster has worked at the Michigan Department of Transportation for over 25 years. Currently, Kristin serves as the Engineer of Design, the Division Administrator for the Design Division in the Bureau of Development. Previously, she managed the Environmental Services Section in the Bureau of Development. Kristin also has worked in the Bureau of Field Services as the Stormwater Program Manager. Prior to that, she worked several years in Design Division in Road Design and Hydraulics, ending as the Section Supervisor over Hydraulics, Municipal Utilities and Roadside Units. Kristin graduated from Michigan State University with a civil engineering degree and is a registered professional engineer in Michigan. Kristin is married and has 3 teenage daughters.
Engineer of Design
Michigan Department of Transportation - Bureau of Development
Kristin Schuster has worked at the Michigan Department of Transportation for over 25 years. Currently, Kristin serves as the Engineer of Design, the Division Administrator for the Design Division in the Bureau of Development. Previously, she managed the Environmental Services Section in the Bureau of Development. Kristin also has worked in the Bureau of Field Services as the Stormwater Program Manager. Prior to that, she worked several years in Design Division in Road Design and Hydraulics, ending as the Section Supervisor over Hydraulics, Municipal Utilities and Roadside Units. Kristin graduated from Michigan State University with a civil engineering degree and is a registered professional engineer in Michigan. Kristin is married and has 3 teenage daughters.
Nick Lucius, City of Chicago
Nick Lucius
Chief Data Officer
Office of the Mayor, City of Chicago
Nick is both a data scientist and an attorney, with a decade of experience as a lawyer and senior official in both state and local government. Nick has spent considerable time working on litigation related to the foreclosure crisis and advising cabinet officials on policy and legal issues. Nick also served as a chief administrative law judge, overseeing a legal appeals system for millions of people enrolled in public healthcare and many other federal human service programs.
As Chief Data Officer, Nick leverages his technical and legal knowledge to bring data to the forefront of policy-making and operational decision-making. Throughout his time in government, Nick has used data analytics to bring about quick and significant impact, streamlining processes and improving services.
Nick has a law degree and a master’s degree in computer science from DePaul University, and a bachelor’s degree from Ohio State University.
Chief Data Officer
Office of the Mayor, City of Chicago
Nick is both a data scientist and an attorney, with a decade of experience as a lawyer and senior official in both state and local government. Nick has spent considerable time working on litigation related to the foreclosure crisis and advising cabinet officials on policy and legal issues. Nick also served as a chief administrative law judge, overseeing a legal appeals system for millions of people enrolled in public healthcare and many other federal human service programs.
As Chief Data Officer, Nick leverages his technical and legal knowledge to bring data to the forefront of policy-making and operational decision-making. Throughout his time in government, Nick has used data analytics to bring about quick and significant impact, streamlining processes and improving services.
Nick has a law degree and a master’s degree in computer science from DePaul University, and a bachelor’s degree from Ohio State University.
Taqhiuddin Mohammed, Pace Suburban Bus
Taqhiuddin Mohammed
Supervisor - ITS Engineering
Pace Suburban Bus
Supervisor - ITS Engineering
Pace Suburban Bus
Erin Guthrie, Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
Erin Guthrie
Acting Director
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
Erin Guthrie will serve as Acting Director of the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO). Guthrie most recently served as the regional general manager for Uber Midwest in Chicago where she partnered with cities and regulators to create safe, positive experiences for customers and residents. From 2013 to 2017, she was a client engagement manager and partnership portfolio manager at McKinsey & Company in Chicago. Previously, Guthrie worked as a product manager MBA intern at Amazon’s Seattle headquarters, as an account executive at 4INFO and as a business development manager at Nokia in San Francisco. She received her MBA from the University of Michigan Stephen M. Ross School of Business and Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy from Stanford University. Erin lives in Wicker Park with her husband and son.
Acting Director
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
Erin Guthrie will serve as Acting Director of the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO). Guthrie most recently served as the regional general manager for Uber Midwest in Chicago where she partnered with cities and regulators to create safe, positive experiences for customers and residents. From 2013 to 2017, she was a client engagement manager and partnership portfolio manager at McKinsey & Company in Chicago. Previously, Guthrie worked as a product manager MBA intern at Amazon’s Seattle headquarters, as an account executive at 4INFO and as a business development manager at Nokia in San Francisco. She received her MBA from the University of Michigan Stephen M. Ross School of Business and Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy from Stanford University. Erin lives in Wicker Park with her husband and son.
Vasudha Gadhiraju, Town of Normal, IL
Vasudha Gadhiraju
Director of Innovation and Technology
Town of Normal, IL
Director of Innovation and Technology
Town of Normal, IL
Rick Powers, City of Peoria
Rick Powers
Director, Department of Public Works
City of Peoria
Director, Department of Public Works
City of Peoria
Ellen Sargent, Chicago Housing Authority
Ellen Sargent
Director of Sustainable Initiatives
Chicago Housing Authority
As the Director of Sustainable Initiatives and Projects for the Chicago Housing Authority, Ellen Sargent’s remit is to lead a team focused on energy procurement and management, building operations, environmental health and safety programs, water conservation and urban agriculture to support the CHA’s goal of providing housing that is safe, decent and sustainable.
In addition to standardizing building operations such as comprehensive routine and preventative maintenance programs for critical building systems; Ellen works on developing energy resiliency plans that utilize renewable systems and optimize building system performance. Ellen is a Certified Facility Manager (CFM) and a LEED AP. She has 20 years of experience in both the private and public sectors in the areas of design, construction, property operations and energy management.
Director of Sustainable Initiatives
Chicago Housing Authority
As the Director of Sustainable Initiatives and Projects for the Chicago Housing Authority, Ellen Sargent’s remit is to lead a team focused on energy procurement and management, building operations, environmental health and safety programs, water conservation and urban agriculture to support the CHA’s goal of providing housing that is safe, decent and sustainable.
In addition to standardizing building operations such as comprehensive routine and preventative maintenance programs for critical building systems; Ellen works on developing energy resiliency plans that utilize renewable systems and optimize building system performance. Ellen is a Certified Facility Manager (CFM) and a LEED AP. She has 20 years of experience in both the private and public sectors in the areas of design, construction, property operations and energy management.
Beau Taylor, Public Lighting Authority of Detroit
Beau Taylor
Executive Director
Public Lighting Authority of Detroit
Beau Taylor has served as Executive Director of Detroit’s Public Lighting Authority (PLA) since August 2017.
Under his leadership, the PLA has maintained a successful track record of keeping more than 99 percent of the city’s 65,000 streetlights on at all times. He also oversaw the replacement of nearly a third of Detroit’s streetlights that were defective, accomplishing the feat ahead of deadline and under budget.
Before joining the PLA, Taylor managed the City’s Public Lighting Department for three years, including revamping the electric infrastructure in Detroit and migrating municipal electric customers to DTE Energy’s electric grid. He negotiated deals and partnerships that saved Detroit taxpayers tens of millions of dollars, and reduced system outages by more than 80 percent during his tenure.
He also has served two years as City of Detroit’s Assistant Chief Operating Officer, in which he played an instrumental role in the formation of the PLA through offering advice and experience on public lighting, as well as working with legislators on the authority’s creation.
Before serving the people of Detroit, Taylor served the people of a number of countries overseas. He managed a $24 million small-grants program in Kandahar, Afghanistan; was a senior program officer for rural development and consultant on international donor efforts in Dushanbe, Tajikistan; and was a program operations manager and director in Iraq, where he managed operations for a $20 million USAID counter-insurgency program to rebuild Baqubah.
He also has served as a regional manager for Asplundh Construction Midwest, where he oversaw all aspects of $70 million in utility services contracts across five states.
Taylor earned an MBA in management and international business from New York University’s Stern School of Business and received a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University’s Eli Broad College of Business.
Executive Director
Public Lighting Authority of Detroit
Beau Taylor has served as Executive Director of Detroit’s Public Lighting Authority (PLA) since August 2017.
Under his leadership, the PLA has maintained a successful track record of keeping more than 99 percent of the city’s 65,000 streetlights on at all times. He also oversaw the replacement of nearly a third of Detroit’s streetlights that were defective, accomplishing the feat ahead of deadline and under budget.
Before joining the PLA, Taylor managed the City’s Public Lighting Department for three years, including revamping the electric infrastructure in Detroit and migrating municipal electric customers to DTE Energy’s electric grid. He negotiated deals and partnerships that saved Detroit taxpayers tens of millions of dollars, and reduced system outages by more than 80 percent during his tenure.
He also has served two years as City of Detroit’s Assistant Chief Operating Officer, in which he played an instrumental role in the formation of the PLA through offering advice and experience on public lighting, as well as working with legislators on the authority’s creation.
Before serving the people of Detroit, Taylor served the people of a number of countries overseas. He managed a $24 million small-grants program in Kandahar, Afghanistan; was a senior program officer for rural development and consultant on international donor efforts in Dushanbe, Tajikistan; and was a program operations manager and director in Iraq, where he managed operations for a $20 million USAID counter-insurgency program to rebuild Baqubah.
He also has served as a regional manager for Asplundh Construction Midwest, where he oversaw all aspects of $70 million in utility services contracts across five states.
Taylor earned an MBA in management and international business from New York University’s Stern School of Business and received a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University’s Eli Broad College of Business.
Ty Warner, NIRPC
Ty Warner, Executive Director, Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission
Diane Legge, CallisonRTKL (CRTKL)
Diane Legge
FAIA, ASLA, APA, HKIUD, LEED® AP ND
Vice President
CallisonRTKL (CRTKL)
Diane is an architect, landscape architect and urban planner with over fifty years of practice. She
specializes in large scale, interdisciplinary mobility, resiliency and new city planning projects. She was
trained at Princeton University and Stanford University. She is now based in Chicago, after a decade
living and working in China and SouthEast Asia.
FAIA, ASLA, APA, HKIUD, LEED® AP ND
Vice President
CallisonRTKL (CRTKL)
Diane is an architect, landscape architect and urban planner with over fifty years of practice. She
specializes in large scale, interdisciplinary mobility, resiliency and new city planning projects. She was
trained at Princeton University and Stanford University. She is now based in Chicago, after a decade
living and working in China and SouthEast Asia.
Joshua Goldman, Via
Joshua Goldman
Director of Strategy & Business Development
Via
Director of Strategy & Business Development
Via
Kurt Woolford, Lake County Stormwater Management Commission
Kurt Woolford
Chief Engineer
Lake County Stormwater Management Commission
Kurt Woolford is the Chief Engineer for the Lake County Stormwater Management Commission where he leads a countywide regulatory program spanning 52 municipalities. Kurt develops public and private partnerships to implement flood mitigation, wetland restoration, and green infrastructure projects. His duties also include serving as Operations Manager during minor flood events through disaster declarations. He received his Civil Engineering degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago and an MBA from the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management. Kurt is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois, a Certified Floodplain Manager, and a LEED Accredited Professional.
Chief Engineer
Lake County Stormwater Management Commission
Kurt Woolford is the Chief Engineer for the Lake County Stormwater Management Commission where he leads a countywide regulatory program spanning 52 municipalities. Kurt develops public and private partnerships to implement flood mitigation, wetland restoration, and green infrastructure projects. His duties also include serving as Operations Manager during minor flood events through disaster declarations. He received his Civil Engineering degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago and an MBA from the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management. Kurt is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois, a Certified Floodplain Manager, and a LEED Accredited Professional.
Dan Ringo, City of Pontiac, Michigan
Dan Ringo
Director Of Public Works
City of Pontiac, Michigan
Director Of Public Works
City of Pontiac, Michigan
Ian Hirt, Ports of Indiana
Ian Hirt
Port Director
Ports of Indiana
Ian Hirt joined the Ports of Indiana in March 2017 as Port Director at the Ports of Indiana–Burns Harbor after spending over 25 years in various maritime shipping capacities along the Great Lakes. Ian most recently served as General Manager for North America Stevedoring in Chicago where he oversaw business growth that resulted in a need to triple the size of the facility. Prior to that, he spent 12 years as General Manager for Federal Marine Terminals, coincidentally the stevedore at the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor. Additionally, Ian has served as a vessel agent for Fednav Ltd. overseeing activities for various governmental agencies including the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Coast Guard. He has also managed safety and training programs for several marine terminals and served as a member of the Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee.
Ian holds a bachelor’s degree from Northern Michigan University in finance and enjoys time with his wife, Patty, and daughters Lily and Molly. He enjoys competing in hockey, soccer and golf, as well as reading, sailing, kayaking and traveling (having visited all 50 US states and 7 continents).
Port Director
Ports of Indiana
Ian Hirt joined the Ports of Indiana in March 2017 as Port Director at the Ports of Indiana–Burns Harbor after spending over 25 years in various maritime shipping capacities along the Great Lakes. Ian most recently served as General Manager for North America Stevedoring in Chicago where he oversaw business growth that resulted in a need to triple the size of the facility. Prior to that, he spent 12 years as General Manager for Federal Marine Terminals, coincidentally the stevedore at the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor. Additionally, Ian has served as a vessel agent for Fednav Ltd. overseeing activities for various governmental agencies including the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Coast Guard. He has also managed safety and training programs for several marine terminals and served as a member of the Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee.
Ian holds a bachelor’s degree from Northern Michigan University in finance and enjoys time with his wife, Patty, and daughters Lily and Molly. He enjoys competing in hockey, soccer and golf, as well as reading, sailing, kayaking and traveling (having visited all 50 US states and 7 continents).
Michael Gurgone, Chicago Housing Authority
Michael Gurgone
Chief Investment Officer
Chicago Housing Authority
As Chief Investment Officer for the Chicago Housing Authority, Mr. Gurgone is responsible for the strategic investment and fiscal stewardship of combined assets of more than $500 million. Mr. Gurgone’s responsibilities include management of the Treasury, Pension Administration and the recently formed Revenue and Partnerships departments. Mr. Gurgone has also served as the CHA Treasurer for the past 10 years.
Mr. Gurgone has over 30 years of experience in innovative management of capital, banking, debt and real estate portfolios, and has performed financial and land-use activities for residential and mixed use developments in the Chicagoland area. Prior to CHA, he served as Treasurer for the Chicago Public Schools for more than 10 years.
He has co-authored U.S. Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) best practice advisories and has served on the GFOA National Standing Committees for Treasury & Investment, and most recently Capital Planning & Economic Development. He has pioneered electronic banking platforms and Public Private Partnerships with a focus on return on investment and risk reward parameters.
Mr. Gurgone is a graduate of Leo High School in Chicago and earned a B.S in Accounting and Business Administration from Illinois State University. He holds a Certificate in Public Accounting (CPA) as well as a Certificate in Management Accounting (CMA).
In 2011, he was presented the City of Chicago Kathy Osterman Excellence in Leadership Award.
Chief Investment Officer
Chicago Housing Authority
As Chief Investment Officer for the Chicago Housing Authority, Mr. Gurgone is responsible for the strategic investment and fiscal stewardship of combined assets of more than $500 million. Mr. Gurgone’s responsibilities include management of the Treasury, Pension Administration and the recently formed Revenue and Partnerships departments. Mr. Gurgone has also served as the CHA Treasurer for the past 10 years.
Mr. Gurgone has over 30 years of experience in innovative management of capital, banking, debt and real estate portfolios, and has performed financial and land-use activities for residential and mixed use developments in the Chicagoland area. Prior to CHA, he served as Treasurer for the Chicago Public Schools for more than 10 years.
He has co-authored U.S. Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) best practice advisories and has served on the GFOA National Standing Committees for Treasury & Investment, and most recently Capital Planning & Economic Development. He has pioneered electronic banking platforms and Public Private Partnerships with a focus on return on investment and risk reward parameters.
Mr. Gurgone is a graduate of Leo High School in Chicago and earned a B.S in Accounting and Business Administration from Illinois State University. He holds a Certificate in Public Accounting (CPA) as well as a Certificate in Management Accounting (CMA).
In 2011, he was presented the City of Chicago Kathy Osterman Excellence in Leadership Award.
Dennis Randoph, City of Grandview, MO
Dennis Randoph
Public Works Director
City of Grandview, MO
Public Works Director
City of Grandview, MO
William Murdock, Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC)
William Murdock
Executive Director
Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC)
William Murdock serves as executive director of the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC). MORPC is Central Ohio’s regional council for local governments that provides tools and resources to more than 70 members comprised of counties, cities, villages, townships, and regional agencies. As Executive Director, Murdock oversees innovative planning, services, and policies in transportation, energy, housing, land use, sustainability, and data.
Murdock has reorganized MORPC’s committees and staffing team to sharpen its focus on collaborative partnerships and local government services. He is responsible for the development of MORPC’s long-range transportation plan that coordinates over $20 billion of transportation improvements across the region through 2040. Murdock spearheaded the launch of insight2050 – a public/private initiative to prepare for Central Ohio’s significant growth and development – and innovative efforts such as the Smart Region Task Force and Midwest Connect Hyperloop effort.
He also directed the creation of Central Ohio’s first regional sustainability and data agendas and strengthened MORPC’s advocacy efforts at the state and federal levels. Prior to joining MORPC, Murdock worked for over 15 years in state and local government in planning and economic development.
Murdock is actively involved in a number of local, state, and national organizations. He is secretary/treasurer for the Ohio Association of Regional Councils, a governor’s appointee to the DriveOhio Government Advisory Board, a board member of Partners Achieving Community Transformation (PACT), past president of The Ohio State University Knowlton School Alumni Society, and past chair of the National Association of Regional Councils’ (NARC) Executive Directors Council (EDC).
Murdock is a longtime resident of Central Ohio and proud “Buckeye” with a Bachelor of Science in Economics, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Master of City & Regional Planning, and Master of Science in Parks, Recreation & Tourism Administration from The Ohio State University.
Executive Director
Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC)
William Murdock serves as executive director of the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC). MORPC is Central Ohio’s regional council for local governments that provides tools and resources to more than 70 members comprised of counties, cities, villages, townships, and regional agencies. As Executive Director, Murdock oversees innovative planning, services, and policies in transportation, energy, housing, land use, sustainability, and data.
Murdock has reorganized MORPC’s committees and staffing team to sharpen its focus on collaborative partnerships and local government services. He is responsible for the development of MORPC’s long-range transportation plan that coordinates over $20 billion of transportation improvements across the region through 2040. Murdock spearheaded the launch of insight2050 – a public/private initiative to prepare for Central Ohio’s significant growth and development – and innovative efforts such as the Smart Region Task Force and Midwest Connect Hyperloop effort.
He also directed the creation of Central Ohio’s first regional sustainability and data agendas and strengthened MORPC’s advocacy efforts at the state and federal levels. Prior to joining MORPC, Murdock worked for over 15 years in state and local government in planning and economic development.
Murdock is actively involved in a number of local, state, and national organizations. He is secretary/treasurer for the Ohio Association of Regional Councils, a governor’s appointee to the DriveOhio Government Advisory Board, a board member of Partners Achieving Community Transformation (PACT), past president of The Ohio State University Knowlton School Alumni Society, and past chair of the National Association of Regional Councils’ (NARC) Executive Directors Council (EDC).
Murdock is a longtime resident of Central Ohio and proud “Buckeye” with a Bachelor of Science in Economics, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Master of City & Regional Planning, and Master of Science in Parks, Recreation & Tourism Administration from The Ohio State University.
Aaron Perri, Executive Director, South Bend Venues Parks & Arts
Aaron Perri
Executive Director
South Bend Venues Parks & Arts
Aaron Perri works to provide quality places and experiences in the City of South Bend as the Executive Director of South Bend Venues Parks & Arts. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Aaron earned his undergraduate degree in Arts & Letters as well as a Master’s of Business Administration. Aaron is a published author, consultant, and a well-traveled speaker with extensive experience in the business development, event planning, entertainment, audio/visual, and food service industries. Prior to working for the City of South Bend, Aaron was the Executive Director of Downtown South Bend, Inc. where he focused on business growth and place-making efforts which included spearheading the city’s sesquicentennial celebration and the installation of South Bend River Lights. Perri is active in many local boards and has received state and nation-wide recognition for his community development efforts.
Executive Director
South Bend Venues Parks & Arts
Aaron Perri works to provide quality places and experiences in the City of South Bend as the Executive Director of South Bend Venues Parks & Arts. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Aaron earned his undergraduate degree in Arts & Letters as well as a Master’s of Business Administration. Aaron is a published author, consultant, and a well-traveled speaker with extensive experience in the business development, event planning, entertainment, audio/visual, and food service industries. Prior to working for the City of South Bend, Aaron was the Executive Director of Downtown South Bend, Inc. where he focused on business growth and place-making efforts which included spearheading the city’s sesquicentennial celebration and the installation of South Bend River Lights. Perri is active in many local boards and has received state and nation-wide recognition for his community development efforts.
Kurt Woolford, Lake County Stormwater Management Commission
Kurt Woolford
Chief Engineer
Lake County Stormwater Management Commission
Chief Engineer
Lake County Stormwater Management Commission
Missy Nergard, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Missy Nergard
Director of Sustainability
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Missy is the Director of Sustainability at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has over twenty-five years of experience in higher education facilities management and institutional sustainability and is leading the UW-Madison’s resilience planning and implementation. In her research she examines models of organizational hierarchies that compartmentalize knowledge and inhibit connections to larger system interactions. These models result in viewing many interdependent challenges as separate, stratified, and competitive, which does not serve the current and emerging challenges of sustainability effectively. Her current research collaboration is on incorporating climate change modelling into building and landscape design and construction. Missy has an extensive history of community service, particularly in emergency management, and she handles operational K9’s as a civilian emergency first-responder.
Director of Sustainability
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Missy is the Director of Sustainability at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has over twenty-five years of experience in higher education facilities management and institutional sustainability and is leading the UW-Madison’s resilience planning and implementation. In her research she examines models of organizational hierarchies that compartmentalize knowledge and inhibit connections to larger system interactions. These models result in viewing many interdependent challenges as separate, stratified, and competitive, which does not serve the current and emerging challenges of sustainability effectively. Her current research collaboration is on incorporating climate change modelling into building and landscape design and construction. Missy has an extensive history of community service, particularly in emergency management, and she handles operational K9’s as a civilian emergency first-responder.
Oliver Kroner, City of Cincinnati
Oliver Kroner
Sustainability Coordinator
City of Cincinnati
Oliver Kroner is the Sustainability Coordinator for the City of Cincinnati. His work focuses on climate science and urban policy, including energy, transportation, waste, and food systems. He leads collaboration of government and community partners to advance and track the sustainability, equity, and resilience strategies of the Green Cincinnati Plan.
He is a published researcher, and has presented at over 100 conferences and events, including the United Nations Convention on Climate Change, ICLEI World Congress, Smart Regions Conference, DesignBuildCincy, Project Drawdown, International Congress on Sustainability Science & Engineering, and more. He has served on numerous non-profit boards, including the Green Partnership for Greater Cincinnati, Mill Creek Alliance, Cincinnati 2030 District Working Group, Northside Community Council (President), Fuel Cincinnati, and PAR Projects. He is a graduate of Miami University and Northeastern University, and a proud AmeriCorps alum.
Sustainability Coordinator
City of Cincinnati
Oliver Kroner is the Sustainability Coordinator for the City of Cincinnati. His work focuses on climate science and urban policy, including energy, transportation, waste, and food systems. He leads collaboration of government and community partners to advance and track the sustainability, equity, and resilience strategies of the Green Cincinnati Plan.
He is a published researcher, and has presented at over 100 conferences and events, including the United Nations Convention on Climate Change, ICLEI World Congress, Smart Regions Conference, DesignBuildCincy, Project Drawdown, International Congress on Sustainability Science & Engineering, and more. He has served on numerous non-profit boards, including the Green Partnership for Greater Cincinnati, Mill Creek Alliance, Cincinnati 2030 District Working Group, Northside Community Council (President), Fuel Cincinnati, and PAR Projects. He is a graduate of Miami University and Northeastern University, and a proud AmeriCorps alum.
Yousef R. Salama, Turner and Townsend
Yousef R. Salama
Associate Director
Turner and Townsend
Yousef is an Associate Director based in New York City, NY. He has over 10 years’ experience in the alternative delivery space, including use of Public-Private Partnerships covering a diversity of infrastructure sectors including, public transit, water and wastewater, transportation, local roads, social housing, mixed-use development, and energy-from-waste, in Canada and the United States. Yousef has been based in United States for the past two years.
Yousef has provided advice to procuring authorities throughout North America at all levels (local, county, provincial/state and federal) using alternative delivery models for over 10 years. Yousef has been involved in all phases of project delivery including the Business Case Development / Pre-Procurement (establishing project charter and governance models, performing procurement options analysis, risk identification and analysis, and value for money assessments, developing / drafting RFQ, RFP, PA and evaluation document) Procurement (providing commercial procurement advice through to contract signature) and Post-Procurement (providing contract administration support).
Over the last 10 years, Yousef has provided advice to the Public Sector on more than 15 P3/PPP projects across North America, with a combined capital value of over US$20bn, including $6.5B West Santa Ana Branch Light Rail Transit Project, the $4.4bn Gordie Howe International Bridge, $4.2B new Champlain Bridge, the $154M Saskatoon Civic Operations Centre, and the $68m Surrey Biofuels Facility.
Associate Director
Turner and Townsend
Yousef is an Associate Director based in New York City, NY. He has over 10 years’ experience in the alternative delivery space, including use of Public-Private Partnerships covering a diversity of infrastructure sectors including, public transit, water and wastewater, transportation, local roads, social housing, mixed-use development, and energy-from-waste, in Canada and the United States. Yousef has been based in United States for the past two years.
Yousef has provided advice to procuring authorities throughout North America at all levels (local, county, provincial/state and federal) using alternative delivery models for over 10 years. Yousef has been involved in all phases of project delivery including the Business Case Development / Pre-Procurement (establishing project charter and governance models, performing procurement options analysis, risk identification and analysis, and value for money assessments, developing / drafting RFQ, RFP, PA and evaluation document) Procurement (providing commercial procurement advice through to contract signature) and Post-Procurement (providing contract administration support).
Over the last 10 years, Yousef has provided advice to the Public Sector on more than 15 P3/PPP projects across North America, with a combined capital value of over US$20bn, including $6.5B West Santa Ana Branch Light Rail Transit Project, the $4.4bn Gordie Howe International Bridge, $4.2B new Champlain Bridge, the $154M Saskatoon Civic Operations Centre, and the $68m Surrey Biofuels Facility.
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ACS Infrastructure Development, Inc.
ACS Infrastructure Development, Inc. (“ACSID”) is the US subsidiary of Iridium Concesiones de Infraestructuras, S.A. a wholly owned subsidiary of the ACS Group. ACS Group is one of the largest infrastructure construction companies in the world, and has developed over 150 P3 projects globally. ACSID, alongside its sister company, ACS Infrastructure Canada, began operating in the North American P3 market in 2006, and since has become a leader in greenfield P3 projects with 17 projects worth over $24 billion.
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The best-in-class platform built for simplicity and power — uniting headquarters, office and field teams from design through construction and operations.
Builders Network
The industry’s largest network of owners, designers, builders and trades.
Predictive Insights
Predictive insights driven by analysis of previously siloed project data sources reduce project risk today and in the future.
DRAGADOS
DRAGADOS is a leading global construction firm with unmatched capabilities in large-scale civil infrastructure and engineering projects. Through partnerships with regional affiliates and local contractors in the United States and Canada, DRAGADOS continues to deliver world-class, innovative infrastructure solutions of any size or scope, to all manner of clients, using both traditional and alternative delivery methods. Regularly ranked among the top ten construction firms in North America, DRAGADOS today is the result of over seven decades of experience in the design and construction of the most complex and challenging projects in the world. With its size, financial capacity, and technical experience, DRAGADOS can meet the demands of infrastructure development throughout the project lifecycle, from design to construction, financing, operation, and maintenance.
eX² Technology
eX² Technology is a single source solution for those seeking to build, scale or future proof their
communications infrastructure. We provide smart city, intelligent transportation, critical infrastructure
and private network solutions and services with greater efficiency, less cost and a streamlined
acquisition process. eX² specializes in network design-build-maintain services, right of way
development, infrastructure asset commercialization and assisting its customers with unique financing
options. Through its commercialization program, eX² can help identify new revenue streams, propose
creative financing and revenue share plans or offer other alternatives that may help offset network build
or expansion costs.
communications infrastructure. We provide smart city, intelligent transportation, critical infrastructure
and private network solutions and services with greater efficiency, less cost and a streamlined
acquisition process. eX² specializes in network design-build-maintain services, right of way
development, infrastructure asset commercialization and assisting its customers with unique financing
options. Through its commercialization program, eX² can help identify new revenue streams, propose
creative financing and revenue share plans or offer other alternatives that may help offset network build
or expansion costs.
Oracle Construction & Engineering
Oracle Construction and Engineering delivers a comprehensive cloud-based project delivery platform that asset owners and project leaders rely on for the visibility and control, connected supply chain, and data security needed to drive performance and mitigate risk across their processes, projects, and organization. Our scalable solutions enable digital transformation for teams that plan, build, and operate critical assets, improving efficiency, collaboration, and change control across the project lifecycle. For more information visit us at: www.oracle.com/construction-and-engineering.
Powering Chicago
PMA Consutlants
Venue MW
Venue
Hotel Chicago Downtown - Autograph Collection Hotels
Sophisticated, stylish and luxuriously modern, Hotel Chicago is located in the heart of the city’s upscale River North area. Part of the Marina City complex, Hotel Chicago is perfectly-positioned to allow you access to the best restaurants, shopping and nightlife downtown Chicago has to offer. Step outside our front door and explore the famed House of Blues. Take in world class shopping on the Magnificent Mile, or visit Wrigley Field for a baseball game. After a long day of sightseeing, relax in our spacious rooms with panoramic downtown views or unwind with a craft cocktail at our in-house bar, the Chicagoan. At Hotel Chicago, your day is limited only by your imagination.
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When
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Where
Hotel Chicago Downtown, Autograph Collec,
333 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
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