Infraday Midwest 2025 | City Hall Recess

Current Agenda

2025 Venue

City Hall - Recess

838 W. Kinzie, Chicago, IL 60642

Point of Contact: Ken Bauco | 646-675-0171 | ken@email-infraday.com

The Big Picture

The 6th Infraday Midwest 2025

July 15 | Chicago, IL

8:00AM - 5:00PM

The Midwest is Rebuilding — and Infraday Midwest is Where It Happens

On July 15, 2025, infrastructure leaders from across government, industry, and technology will gather in Chicago for a full day of action-driven panels, expert talks, and targeted networking at Infraday Midwest.

This year’s program features 50+ speakers from across public agencies, utilities, engineering firms, and civic leadership — all focused on what it takes to deliver the next era of infrastructure across the region.

From strategy to execution, the agenda covers:

Rebuilding public infrastructure with smarter procurement, utility planning, and local leadership
Transforming transportation, from highways to rail and multi-modal transit hubs
Technology in action — AI, smart cities, 5G, cybersecurity, and data-driven decision-making
Water, energy, and resilience, including flood mitigation, grid modernization, and carbon sequestration
New models for project delivery, including P3s, funding strategies, and clean energy workforce development
Midwest manufacturing, inland navigation, and the semiconductor opportunity
The skilled labor crisis, workforce pipelines, and the future of infrastructure jobs

Featured agencies and organizations include:

City of Chicago, Illinois Finance Authority, Amtrak, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, City of Detroit Water & Sewerage Department, City of Minneapolis, FXCollaborative, P33 Chicago, Illinois Chamber of Commerce, CLEETS/University of Illinois, and many more.

Whether you work in transportation, energy, water, housing, digital infrastructure, or construction tech — Infraday Midwest is your platform for insight, collaboration, and regional impact.

Interested in partnering with us? Visit www.infraday.com/partner

Meet the 2025 Speakers

Adam Salgado, Development Commissioner, City of New Rochelle, NY

Adam Salgado serves as the Commissioner of Development for the City of New Rochelle, where he leads major infrastructure, housing, and economic development initiatives shaping the city’s ongoing transformation.
As the fastest-growing city in New York State, New Rochelle is undergoing a generational wave of investment and renewal, efforts Salgado has helped drive through integrated strategies that align land use, mobility, and economic opportunity.

At the center of his portfolio is the New Rochelle Train Station Master Plan, a signature infrastructure investment designed to enhance regional connectivity, support transit-oriented development, and create a new gateway to the city’s downtown. He also oversees the LINC, an award-winning initiative to repurpose a defunct highway into a linear park and multimodal corridor, as well as the Vanguard Retail Initiative, which is revitalizing the city’s commercial core and attracting private investment.

Previously, Salgado served as Director of Grants Management at the NYC Department of Transportation, managing a $500 million grant portfolio supporting transformative projects such as the CitiBike expansion and the pedestrianization of Times Square.

He holds a BA from Hunter College and serves as Executive Director of both the New Rochelle Industrial Development Agency and the Corporation for Local Development. A resident of New Rochelle since 2014, Salgado is a recognized advocate for aligning infrastructure investment with long-term economic resilience and inclusive placemaking.

AJ Waters, Chief Evangelist, Kahua, Inc.

AJ Waters is the Chief Evangelist at Kahua and the creator of TheEngiNerdLife, where he breaks down construction tech in a way that actually makes sense. He’s spent the last 15+ years helping teams across construction and infrastructure embrace digital tools — from jobsite workflows to complex capital projects, including time at Google’s data center team. AJ’s known for cutting through the buzzwords and showing how tech can solve real problems in the field. At his core, he’s a curious problem-solver who believes the best ideas start with asking better questions.

Anthony Abinader, Industry and Customer Strategy, Oracle

Anthony Abinader is Director of Industry Strategy & Partnerships at Oracle Construction & Engineering, where he helps customers unlock value through advanced technology and industry collaboration. He has led some of the world’s most complex capital projects, including giga-scale developments and award-winning digital transformations. His expertise spans program delivery, governance, and operational excellence, with a focus on driving resilient, data-driven infrastructure. Anthony holds an MBA from Imperial College London and a Master’s in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from UC Irvine.

Bill Barloon, Director, Civil Division, E.L. Pruitt Co. Mechanical Contractor

Bill Barloon, PE is a civil engineer and infrastructure strategist with over 15 years of experience in water systems, buried infrastructure, and construction management. Currently the Director of the Civil Division at E.L. Pruitt Co., he previously led major regional operations at Xylem and managed projects for HBK Engineering and CH2M. Bill brings a deep understanding of asset assessment, trenchless technology, and smart water solutions, helping public and private clients modernize critical infrastructure.

Brad Henderson, Chief Executive Officer, P33

As founding CEO of P33, Brad is leading the nonprofit organization to drive global technology leadership for Chicago and inclusive economic growth for all. He brings twenty-plus years of professional experience and brings a deep understanding of how to unlock economic opportunities that benefit businesses and individuals to P33’s efforts.

Brad joined from Boston Consulting Group (BCG), where he was senior partner and managing director in the Chicago office. Originally from a small town in southern Ohio, he received a scholarship to attend the University of Chicago, which he credits to changing his life. Brad joined BCG as a summer associate in 2000, and quickly rose through the ranks to spend 2006 in the Mumbai, India office as part of the BCG Ambassador Program and later lead BCG’s North American Operations Practice.

Brad is an active leader in the Chicago community, serving on the board of trustees for the Chicago History Museum, the Association House in Humboldt Park and Interfaith Youth Core. He also serves on the board of ACCION US Network, which provides capital and business support to business owners of color and female business owners, and Impact Engine, a socially-responsible investment firm. He was a BCG Bruce Henderson Institute (BHI) Fellow focused on impact and socially-responsible investing and is a member of the World Economic Forum Young Global Leaders program.

A Rhodes Scholar, Brad has earned multiple degrees with distinction, including a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with Honors (1997-2001) and Master of Arts in Social Science from the University of Chicago (2000-2001), a Master of Science in Economic and Social History from University of Oxford Balliol College (2001-2002) and a Master of Business Administration from University of Oxford Saïd Business School (2002-2003).

Brad lives in Chicago with his wife and two children.

Brian Tracy, Director of Construction Management, Ausonio Inc.

Brian is the current chair of the national technology committee for CMAA and a co-author of the 2025 book Managing Construction Technology. His diverse experience in general contracting and construction management spans education, healthcare, athletics, municipal, energy, and transportation market sectors. While contributing to multiple large capital program teams, Brian helped shape project approaches and ensure a successful process from concept through completion. He has also led internal training efforts across several firms, presented to national audiences, and taught as an adjunct professor, blending technical instruction with career coaching.

Bruce Coffing, Chief Information Security Officer, City of Chicago

Bruce Coffing is the Chief Information Security Officer for the City of Chicago, where he leads municipal cybersecurity strategy and operations. With over 25 years of experience across public and private sectors—including senior roles at Bank of America, ABN AMRO, and Accenture—he brings deep expertise in risk management, identity and access governance, and digital resilience. He also serves on the board of the Coalition of City CISOs, advancing secure, tech-forward city government nationwide.

Cameron Davis, Commissioner, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District

Cameron Davis is a Commissioner at the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago and Vice President at GEI Consultants. A former Senior Advisor to the U.S. EPA under the Obama Administration, he led federal efforts to restore the Great Lakes and helped shape national water policy. With over three decades of experience in environmental law and water management, Davis continues to be a leading voice for sustainable infrastructure and clean water innovation.

Christine Flynn, Public Sector Consultant, Workforce Policy Lab, Northern Illinois University

Christine Flynn, MSW, MPA, is a Public Sector Consultant at Workforce Policy Lab at Northern Illinois University where she leads high-impact initiatives shaping workforce and economic development policy. A seasoned public sector leader with over a decade of experience, she has a proven record of advancing equitable policy solutions through advocacy, nonprofit leadership, resource development, and organizational strategy. At the Workforce Policy Lab, Christine has been instrumental in the design and implementation of flagship programs for the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, including major statewide efforts under the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act and the Illinois Works Jobs Act—initiatives recognized as models for equitable workforce development nationally.

Christine holds a Master of Social Work in Leadership and Development from Loyola University Chicago and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Illinois Springfield.

Christopher Meister, Executive Director, Illinois Finance Authority

Chris Meister has served as Executive Director of the Illinois Finance Authority (“Authority”), our State’s infrastructure bank, since 2009. Chris serves as the Authority’s chief executive officer and has overseen the presentation, approval and closing of over 390 individual transactions, mainly federally tax-exempt conduit bonds involving privately-owned capital projects and publicly-owned infrastructure with an estimated dollar value of over $13.7 billion Significant achievements include the Triple-A rated (S&P/Fitch) Illinois State Revolving Fund (“SRF”) Bonds, Series 2013, which restructured the SRF Program to enable increased leveraging while also representing the first SRF issue in Illinois in nearly 10 years (December 2013); removing nearly $40 million in contingent State Moral Obligation Bonds through the redemption and cash defeasance of the Authority’s Rural Bond Bank Local Government Bond Program (August 2014); and various Recovery Zone Facilities Bonds, including importantly, the Navistar International Corporation conduit transaction (2010). With respect to transportation infrastructure, working with the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, Chris served as Finance Committee Co-Chair of the Elgin-O’Hare Western Access/By-Pass Commission, Finance Committee Co-Chair of the Illinois 53/120 Committee (Lake County, Illinois), and worked on the Authority’s CenterPoint Joliet Terminal Railroad conduit transactions (2010; 2012). In November 2014, Chris received the Council of Development Finance Agencies’ “Federal Development Finance Leadership Award” for his work with Congressman Randy Hultgren in introducing the Modernizing American Manufacturing Bonds Act (MAMBA) that will bring industrial development revenue bonds into the 21st century and help to finance manufacturing facility projects that will bring manufacturing jobs back to America. Chris also served as the Authority’s General Counsel from 2007 to 2009.

Prior to joining the Authority, Chris was Director of Legislative Affairs for the Illinois Department of Commerce (2003-2007) where his most significant accomplishment was the enactment and extension of the Illinois Film Tax Credit. Before his State public service, Chris has also worked in private law practice, most recently at Holland & Knight LLP. Chris is an Edgar Fellow (University of Illinois Institute of Government and Public Affairs) and was a law clerk for Illinois Supreme Court Justice Mary Ann McMorrow. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Law and DePaul University’s College of Liberal Arts. Chris and his wife, Connie, live in Oak Park, Illinois, with their four children, Jake, Julia, David and Kathryn.

Dan Lohrmann, Field Chief information Security Officer (CISO) for Public Sector, Presidio

Dan Lohrmann is a globally recognized cybersecurity leader, keynote speaker, and bestselling author with over three decades of public and private sector experience. He currently serves as Field CISO for Public Sector at Presidio, advising government agencies on strategic cybersecurity solutions. Formerly Michigan’s first Chief Security Officer, Dan is a trusted voice on cyber resilience, regularly contributing to leading publications and speaking at major conferences worldwide.

Danielle Pierce, Senior Sales Consultant, Oracle

Danielle Pierce is a Solutions Consultant at Oracle, where she supports public sector agencies in modernizing project management through Oracle CEGBU platforms such as Primavera, Aconex, and Textura. With expertise in capital budgeting, portfolio planning, and construction technology, she helps government clients align digital tools with mission outcomes. Danielle brings a consultative, customer-first approach to every engagement, backed by a strong background in communication, technical sales, and public infrastructure transformation.

David Mallow, Senior Solutions Engineer, Oracle

David Mallow is a Senior Solutions Engineer at Oracle and an Experience Designer at Oracle’s Chicago Industry Innovation Lab. David specializes in project collaboration and project scheduling applications. At the Innovation Lab, he presents immersive experiences that expose visitors to the future of construction tech, including robotics & drones, augmented & virtual reality, 4D scheduling, and more.

Heather Mullins, Division Manager, Local Planning and Program Management, Regional Transportation Authority

Heather Tabbert Mullins is Division Manager of Local Planning and Program Management at the Regional Transportation Authority of Northeastern Illinois. With over 20 years of experience in transit planning, TOD strategy, and regional collaboration, she leads initiatives that strengthen the Chicago region’s transit access and community connectivity. Heather holds a master’s in Public Policy and Administration from Northwestern University and is a certified urban planner dedicated to advancing equitable, multimodal transportation solutions.

Hilary-Scott Ogunrinde, Deputy Director, Office of Energy & Business Utility, Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity

Hilary Scott-Ogunrinde, B.S., MPH (pronounced O-goo-ren-day) is a transformational leader in clean energy whose work sits at the intersection of environmental justice, economic equity, and community empowerment. With deep expertise in business development, operations management, grant administration, and organizational development, she has spent her career fostering transformative change through cross-sector collaboration, regulatory integrity, and strategic vision. Hilary’s work has become a regional catalyst for clean energy transition efforts in the Midwest. Her leadership in developing and financing environmentally and socially impactful infrastructure projects across Illinois and Missouri reflects her commitment to systemic solutions to climate, workforce, and economic challenges. She currently serves as Deputy Director of the Office of Energy & Business Utility at the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, where she leads state-level initiatives advancing energy equity and sustainable development. Her impact has been recognized with several honors, including being named a Leader in Cleantech by the Clean Energy Business Network (2022) receiving the Outstanding Public Servant Award from Prairie Rivers Network (2024), and Helen Stump Award from United Congregations of Metroeast (2025).

Outside of her professional work, Hilary is a proud mother, devoted family member, and steadfast champion of those she serves and works alongside.

J. Brent Lance, Administrator, Capital Planning/QBS, Illinois Capital Development Board

J. Brent Lance, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, serves as Administrator of Capital Planning and QBS for the Illinois Capital Development Board, where he oversees statewide capital improvement and qualification-based selection processes. With over three decades of experience in architecture, project management, and public-sector infrastructure delivery, he has led design and construction efforts across educational, commercial, and civic facilities. A graduate of the University of Arkansas, Lance is also a long-time NCARB volunteer and advocate for equitable, sustainable design practices.

Jagadeesh Yedetore, Digital Solutions Architect, Discovery Partners Institute

Jagadeesh Yedetore is a Digital Solutions Architect at the Discovery Partners Institute, where he bridges academia and industry to drive equitable economic development through research-driven innovation. With over two decades of experience in systems design and engineering leadership across organizations like Illinois Applied Research Institute, Tellabs, and ADTRAN, he specializes in crafting strategic solutions to complex technical challenges. He currently helps shape the vision of the CLEETS Global Center, advancing cutting-edge research in logistics, energy, and transportation systems.

James Coston, Executive Chairman, Corridor Rail Development

James Coston is Executive Chairman of Corridor Rail Development, where he leads efforts to finance and develop intercity and commuter rail infrastructure across the U.S. He also serves as Chairman of Corridor Capital LLC, a private investment firm focused on transportation-related assets. With over four decades of experience in rail policy and finance, James previously held leadership roles at Coston & Coston LLC and Coston & Lichtman, and served on the Amtrak Reform Council. Based in Chicago, he is widely regarded as a leading voice in advancing modern passenger rail solutions.

Jamie Lock, Chief Stormwater Engineer, DuPage County Stormwater Management

Jamie Lock is Chief Stormwater Engineer for DuPage County, where he leads complex civil and environmental infrastructure efforts across the region. With nearly two decades of experience, he has worked extensively on stormwater management, flood mitigation, and regulatory permitting. Jamie holds dual degrees in Civil Engineering and German from Michigan State University.

Jeff Stone, Commissioner/Chair, Milwaukee Metro Sewerage District Commission

Jeff Stone is Vice President at Kapur & Associates and Chair of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Commission, bringing over 30 years of experience in public policy, infrastructure, and economic development. He has led major transportation initiatives across Wisconsin and served in roles ranging from State Representative to Division Administrator at the Public Service Commission. A strong advocate for regional collaboration, Jeff bridges public and private sectors to advance sustainable infrastructure solutions.

Jezieel Cortes, Deputy Procurement Officer, City of Chicago Department of Procurement Services

Jezieel Cortes is the Deputy Procurement Officer for Design & Construction at the City of Chicago’s Department of Procurement Services, where they lead procurement efforts for large-scale infrastructure and capital improvement projects. In this role, Jezieel works closely with city agencies and vendors to ensure transparent, efficient, and equitable procurement practices. With a focus on public-sector project delivery, they bring extensive experience in contract management, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder coordination.

Jim Doten, Carbon Sequestration Program Manager, City of Minneapolis - Health

James Doten is the Carbon Sequestration Program Manager for the City of Minneapolis, where he leads municipal biochar and durable carbon storage initiatives. A professional geologist with nearly four decades of experience, he has worked across the public, private, and military sectors to advance climate resilience and environmental innovation. He also serves on the board of the North American Biochar Council and founded the Minnesota Biochar Initiative.

Jim Murphy, Strategic Account Executive, Public Sector, SLED, Procore Technologies

Jim Murphy is a senior sales executive and go-to-market strategist with a track record of driving growth across the public sector and SaaS industries. Currently at Procore Technologies, he helps government agencies modernize infrastructure delivery with cutting-edge construction tech. Jim brings over 15 years of experience leading teams, scaling revenue, and building strategic partnerships at the intersection of software, civic services, and digital transformation.

Juliana Jovanoski, Consultant, Avicado Construction Technology Services

Juliana Jovanoski is a seasoned technology consultant with deep expertise in project management, systems integration, and data-driven process improvement across the infrastructure and construction sectors. With over 20 years of experience, she has led enterprise-wide implementations of PMIS platforms, business applications, and reporting systems that streamline operations and boost performance. Juliana is known for bridging technical and stakeholder teams to deliver solutions that are on-time, on-budget, and strategically aligned with organizational goals.

Kevin Campbell, Director - Maintenance Operations, City of Chicago

Kevin Campbell is the Director of Maintenance Operations for the City of Chicago's Department of Fleet & Facility Management (2FM), overseeing one of the nation’s largest municipal fleets. With over 30 years of experience in engineering, fleet management, and public sector operations, he specializes in vehicle procurement, budgeting, and strategic maintenance planning. His leadership ensures efficient service delivery across more than 12,000 vehicles and assets citywide. Kevin is committed to innovation and operational excellence in municipal infrastructure management.

Industry Partners

Avicado Construction Technology Services

Avicado empowers construction owners to leverage their systems and data. Our experts partner with enterprise organizations like data centers, universities, hospitals, public agencies, and developers to create seamless interoperability across their teams and technologies.

As a construction owner’s strategic partner, Avicado reduces churn on construction programs and fosters healthy, data-driven decision-making. We bring our unparalleled construction technology expertise to every project, no matter the size.

Epstein

Founded in 1921, Epstein is a Chicago-based, architecture, engineering,
and construction company that provides sustainable building solutions for clients.

As one of the nation’s largest design-build general contractors, we offer a wide variety of professional services including community engagement,
planning, architecture, interior design, civil, mechanical, electrical,
plumbing, structural, industrial process and construction services.
With a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget across 48 states and 50 countries, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner to managing numerous planning, design, construction
and design-build projects.

Our licensed architects and engineers are capable of providing our clients a variety of strategic consulting and sustainability services, including logistics, LEED/BREEAM consulting, energy modeling and owners
services.

FXCollaborative

FXCollaborative is a New York City-based architecture, interiors, and planning design firm that has over 40 years of experience designing transportation infrastructure projects, a critical component of the built environment. Our projects, which range in scale and complexity, include Amtrak’s Chicago Union Station Concourse Improvement Project, the Master Plan and Reconstruction for Penn Station, designs for NJ Transit’s Central Concourse at Penn Station, and improvements to NJ Transit’s Newark Penn Station. These projects have required addressing the State of Good Repair (SOGR) to enhance safety and efficiency, integrating sustainable strategies, simplifying operations and maintenance, and providing a universal design approach that ensures accessibility.

Kahua

Kahua helps you manage processes, documents and cost on your construction programs and projects from inception to closeout. Purpose-built solutions for owners, program managers, general contractors and subcontractors help you minimize time-to-value and enhance user adoption. Kahua enables collaboration between all project participants to streamline communication and improve efficiency. Eliminate waste and rework by keeping everyone on the same page with the latest design and scope information. And with Kahua’s comprehensive dashboards and reporting, you get the visibility and control you need to minimize risk.

Kahua is a lifecycle solution, with applications for capital planning, sources of funds, design review, bid management, document management & control, cost management and asset handover. Kahua is available on all mobile devices to easily connect field to office.

Kahua apps are built on kBuilder, an Enterprise Low-Code Application Platform which enables Kahua partners and customers to rapidly build new apps or customize existing apps to extend or enhance Kahua solutions. This gives you the agility you need to adapt as your business needs evolve. To date, over 600 private and public apps have been developed on kBuilder, and public apps are available to the Kahua community on the kStore app marketplace.

Oracle Construction and Engineering

Asset owners and project leaders rely on Oracle Construction and Engineering software for the visibility and control, connected supply chain, and data security needed to drive performance and mitigate risk across their processes, projects, and organization. Feel confident in your digital transformation with modern cloud solutions that grow and scale with you at every step of your journey. Enable efficiency, collaboration, and change control for your teams that plan, build, and operate critical assets.

Procore

Procore is a cloud-based construction management platform that streamlines project workflows. It connects all project stakeholders—from owners and contractors to subcontractors—on a single, collaborative platform. For public sector projects, this means improved transparency, accountability, and efficiency. Procore facilitates real-time communication, document control, bid management, and cost tracking, helping ensure projects stay on time and within budget. It enhances collaboration, reduces risk, and provides valuable data insights for better decision-making throughout the project lifecycle, ultimately benefiting taxpayers.