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TCAPWA Executive TCAPWA/SWANA Annual Conference
Committee
tennessee.apwa.net Call for Technical Sessions

PRESIDENT: Nicholas Bradshaw
Fleet Services Director, Knoxville
nbradshaw@knoxvilletn.gov As we gather November 13-15 in Nashville for our annual TCAPWA/SWANA
(865) 215-2150 conference, part of the meeting’s appeal is anticipation of our members’ shared best
practices in the Technical Sessions. And for this, we need YOUR help.
PRESIDENT ELECT: Regina Santana
Utilities Director, Lebanon Technical Sessions: Highlighting Innovative Projects and New Technologies
rsantana@lebanontn.org We’re assembling a group of dynamic speakers to present on a variety of subjects
(615) 444-3647
for our Technical Sessions, and we encourage you to think about proposing a topic
VICE-PRESIDENT: Kimberly Strong related to your city or business.
Constituent Services Coordinator To enrich our attendees’ knowledge about the Public Works industry and
City of Chattanooga statewide innovative work practices, we’re issuing a call for a wide variety of
kstrong@chattanooga.gov
(423) 643-7814 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(s) to Chad Weth
SECRETARY: John Chlarson by August 15.
Public Works Consultant, MTAS For example:
john.chlarson@tennessee.edu
(731) 695-2472 • Have you had any innovative projects in the last year (or so) that you’d like to
share?
TREASURER: Kenny Wiggins • Any best practices that could become industry standards? Some lessons learned?
Retired, City of Alcoa
tcapwa.treasurer@gmail.com • Success with some new technology that might be applicable to share with our
(865) 679-9724 group?
• Want to brag a little about a new training or piece of equipment that improved
WEST DIRECTOR: Ethan Skaggs your efficiency?
City Engineer, Germantown
eskaggs@germantown-tn.gov The sessions will be held Wednesday, November 15, typically offered at 9
(901) 568-1929 and 10 a.m. and then at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Each time period offers a choice of
three sessions, with each session featuring a different technical or professional
MIDDLE DIRECTOR: Lee Clark
General Services Administrator, Lebanon development topic.
lee.clark@lebanontn.org Session Topics Offer Excellent Branding and Visibility For Your City or Business
(615) 444-0825 ext. 5101
Our conference’s educational Technical Sessions are known for providing
UPPER EAST DIRECTOR: Shane Snoderly attendees with high-quality information and discussion, doubling as convenient
Director of Public Works & Eng., Alcoa and cost-effective training. Each 50-minute session usually attracts a minimum
ssnoderly@cityofalcoa-tn.gov of 25 attendees. Audio/visual equipment is provided. All TCAPWA/SWANA
(865) 380-4812
members are encouraged to attend these sessions and receive CE credits (if
LOWER EAST DIRECTOR: Loretta Hopper available).
Public Work Director, Signal Mountain We’ll ensure good visibility for your session, both before and after the event.
lhopper@signalmountaintn.gov Several paragraphs describing each of the Technical Sessions and presenter(s) are
(423) 886-2177
published in the Conference Issue of TPW Magazine (available early fall), with the
PAST PRESIDENT: John Fox presenter’s name, title, and company (or city, etc.).
Public Utilities Manager, Collierville That information is repeated in the on-site conference materials inside each
jfox@colliervilletn.gov
(901) 457-2810 registration packet, as well as in our online materials. In addition, directional
signage for conference break-out rooms will highlight the presentation title and
CHAPTER ADMINISTRATOR: Mark Miller presenter’s name.
Public Works Director, Pigeon Forge For even more statewide exposure with additional audiences, each presenter
P.O. Box 1350, Pigeon Forge, TN 37868
markmillertcapwa@gmail.com is invited to provide a written summary of their session for publication in the
(865) 429-7312 January/February issue of TPW Magazine, allowing for increased access to Public
Works professionals across Tennessee and beyond, both digitally and in print.
TPW PUBLISHER: Klair Kimmey
P.O. Box 22491, Knoxville, TN 37933 For more information or to submit your proposed session contact Chad Weth,
klair@tnpublicworks.com cweth@knoxvilletn.gov, 865-215-2060 (office) or 865-755-2986 (cell).
(865) 288-0815 (o); (865) 924-4956 (c)
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