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TCAPWA EVENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS
West Branch March Lunch & Learn By Ethan Skaggs, P.E.

On March 10th the West Branch hosted The Prize Wheel Makes a Comeback rejuvenating existing asphalt to a like-new
a statewide virtual Lunch and Learn for The Prize Wheel, another staple condition. No new asphalt is required,
TCAPWA chapter membership. From of TCAPWA virtual events, again and no milling of the old asphalt is
the Mississippi River to the Smoky entertained our attendees, awarding needed.
Mountains, members signed in to learn three winners with awesome gift cards The company discussed how the Hot-
about ways to combat the challenges of from Stringfellow, Inc. These activities in-Place Recycling process rehabs existing
expensive asphalt, and the growing lists of keep events full of fun and excitement. roadways with heat and rejuvenation
roads that need repaving each year in our The branch (and the chapter) are always liquid to bring the road back to a like-
communities. thankful for Stringfellow’s generosity new condition, restoring cracked, brittle,
In standard West Branch Lunch and in prizes. As always, the lucky winners and irregular worn asphalt pavement in
Learn fashion, the chapter meeting accepted their fortunate prizes amongst preparation for a final thin wearing course
began with a “State of the Chapter” the heckling of the unlucky in the group, as selected by the awarding authority.
update from TCAPWA Chapter in good spirit. They explained the candidate facilities for
President John Fox. He gave an overview Our presenting sponsor, the Gallagher this treatment and thoroughly discussed
of ongoing chapter activities, including Asphalt team, gave a highly informative the Five-Step Hot-in-Place process.
upcoming scholarship and award educational session on Hot-in-Place Road The presentation was followed by
nomination opportunities, soon-to- Recycling. Gallagher’s Patrick Faster and a lively Q&A session on the benefits
be-scheduled TPWI classes, and the Robert Dalton shared their experience and challenges concerning roadway
TCAPWA Annual Conference this fall in about the cost-saving benefits of Hot-in- management, and the use of this tool
Knoxville. Place Recycling. as part of the solution for Tennessee
Fox also shared insight into regional communities. The branch and the chapter
and international happenings, Learning about the Hot-in-Place Process thanked our awesome sponsors and
encouraging our chapter members to Leaning on Gallagher’s expertise and membership for the hard work each of us
enhance their engagement at all levels knowledge, attendees learned that Hot- do, in providing excellent customer service
throughout APWA. In-Place Recycling is a FHWA-approved to our communities, each and every day.
process that saves agencies up to 50% by

CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS ISSUE

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Eddie Anderson, President of Stringfellow Inc.
Jason Brady, P.E., has served as either project manager or project engineer on a variety of engineering projects for over 24 years. Having
been with Gresham Smith for over 20 years, he provides leadership and direction to his design team by being fully engaged in both the
business and technical performance of East Tennessee projects.
John Chlarson, P.E. is Public Works and Utilities Consultant for the UT-MTAS.
Kathleen Gibi is Executive Director of Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful. Formerly Public Affairs Specialist at the City of Knoxville, she
was assigned to handle communications for the Public Works Department after joining the city in 2004.
Craig Ingram is Public Awareness Manager for Tennessee 811.
Lisa Moore is a Senior Marketing Coordinator for Barge Design Solutions, Inc., a national engineering and architecture firm
headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. She is a member of The Society for Marketing Professional Services and recently served on the
American Advertising Federation - Birmingham Board of Directors.
Ethan Skaggs, P.E., is TCAPWA West Branch Director, and Assistant City Engineer for the City of Germantown. He obtained his BSCE
from the University of Memphis, concentrating in Transportation Engineering, and is a licensed Professional Engineer. Ethan has over 14
years of experience in both the private and public sectors.
Lisa Hood Skinner, CTA is a seasoned journalist, brand strategist and marketer who’s lived and worked around the world. In recent years
she’s provided communications/strategic messaging for East Tennessee’s Innovation Valley and Tennessee Valley Authority. In the last six
years, she has won five Golden Press Card Awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, East Tennessee chapter.
Shap Stiles, P.E., has served as a transportation engineer for almost two decades, which includes more than ten years at Gresham Smith.
He has worked in the field and managed construction projects during most of his career, which he really enjoys because it brings hands-
on experience and understanding to the design with his project teams. His design and project management experience includes four-lane
freeway/expressway facilities, urban, suburban and rural design.
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