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TCAPWA Executive TCAPWA/SWANA Annual Conference
Committee

tennessee.apwa.net Call for Technical Sessions
PRESIDENT: John Fox
Public Utilities Manager, Collierville
jfox@colliervilletn.gov The cool fall season in the Great Smoky Mountains is a prime occasion to visit
(901) 457-2810 East Tennessee, and the timing of our TCAPWA/SWANA Annual Conference
in Knoxville November 8-10 is a perfect opportunity to view those breathtaking
PRESIDENT ELECT: Nicholas Bradshaw
Fleet Services Director, Knoxville vistas before or after our conference. While the great outdoors will be putting on
nbradshaw@knoxvilletn.gov its colorful autumn show, our indoor conference events promise to be quite the
(865) 215-2150 attraction as well.
VICE-PRESIDENT: Regina Santana Technical Sessions: Highlighting Innovative Projects and New Technologies
Engineering Services Director, Lebanon We’re assembling a group of dynamic speakers to present on a variety of subjects
rsantana@lebanontn.org for our Technical Sessions, and we encourage you to think about proposing a topic
(615) 444-3647
related to your city or business.
SECRETARY: John Chlarson To enrich our attendees’ knowledge about the Public Works industry and
Public Works Consultant, MTAS statewide innovative work practices, we’re issuing a call for a wide variety of
john.chlarson@tennessee.edu
(731) 695-2472 Technical Session Presentations. If you’d like to propose a session, send a brief
description of your topic and a brief bio of the proposed presenter to Chad Weth
TREASURER: Kenny Wiggins by August 15.
Retired, City of Alcoa
tcapwa.treasurer@gmail.com For example:
(865) 679-9724 • Have you had any innovative projects in the last year (or so) that you’d like to
share?
WEST DIRECTOR: Ethan Skaggs
Assistant City Engineer, Germantown • Any best practices that could become industry standards? Some lessons learned?
eskaggs@germantown-tn.gov • Success with some new technology that might be applicable to share with our
(901) 568-1929 group?
MIDDLE DIRECTOR: Lee Clark • Want to brag a little about a new training or piece of equipment that improved
General Services Administrator, Lebanon your efficiency?
lee.clark@lebanontn.org The sessions will be held Thursday, November 10, typically offered at 9 and
(615) 444-0825 ext. 5101
10 a.m. and then at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Each time period offers a choice of
UPPER EAST DIRECTOR: Bryon Fortner
Public Works Director, Sevierville three sessions, with each session featuring a different technical or professional
bfortner@seviervilletn.org development topic.
(865) 429-4567 Session Topics Offer Excellent Branding and Visibility For Your City or Business
LOWER EAST DIRECTOR: Kristin Franklin Our conferences’ educational Technical Sessions are known for providing
General Supervisor, Chattanooga PW attendees with high-quality information and discussion, doubling as convenient
kfranklin@chattanooga.gov
(423) 643-6836 and cost-effective training. Each 50-minute session usually attracts a minimum
of 25 attendees. Audio/visual equipment is provided. All TCAPWA/SWANA
COUNCIL OF CHAPTERS DELEGATE:
Justin Holland members are encouraged to attend these sessions and receive CE credits (if
Client Account Manager, Jacobs Engineering available).
justin.holland@jacobs.com We’ll ensure good visibility for your session, both before and after the event.
(423) 779-3075 Several paragraphs describing each of the Technical Sessions are published in the
PAST PRESIDENT: Justin Holland Conference Issue of TPW Magazine (available early fall), with the presenter(s)’
Client Account Manager, Jacobs Engineering name, title, and company (or city, etc.)
justin.holland@jacobs.com
(423) 779-3075 That information is repeated in the on-site conference materials inside each
registration packet, as well as in our online materials. In addition, directional
CHAPTER ADMINISTRATOR: Mark Miller signage for conference break-out rooms will highlight the presentation title and
Public Works Director, Pigeon Forge
P.O. Box 1350, Pigeon Forge, TN 37868 presenter name.
markmillertcapwa@gmail.com For even more statewide exposure with additional audiences, each presenter
(865) 429-7312 also may provide a write up of their session for publication in the January/
TPW PUBLISHER: Klair Kimmey February issue of TPW Magazine, allowing for increased access to Public Works
P.O. Box 22491, Knoxville, TN 37933 professionals across Tennessee and beyond, both digitally and in print.
klair@tnpublicworks.com For more information or to submit your proposed session contact Chad Weth,
(865) 288-0815 (o); (865) 924-4956 (c) cweth@knoxvilletn.gov, 865-215-2060 (office) or 865-755-2986 (cell).

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