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his role at Walker Building Group, Michael oversees the Pipe Rehabilitation Services division, which
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Kristin Franklin is City of Chattanooga General Supervisor in Water Quality. Franklin also serves as
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Donna Osmon is Senior Administrative Assistant for the City of Columbia Public Works Department. Public Works field - municipal
Josh Russell is the Town of Collierville’s Public Works Director. or business/industry employee.
Lisa Hood Skinner, CTA, is a seasoned journalist, brand strategist and marketer who’s lived and Thank you in advance for pointing
worked around the world. In recent years she’s provided communications/strategic messaging for East us in the direction of someone
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Chattanooga Mayor, Tim Kelly. She is APWA Accreditation Program Evaluator Team Leader, served
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Casin Swann is Director of Business Development at Pavement Restorations, Inc./PRI of East employee who deserves special
Tennessee. Swann also serves as TCAPWA Middle TN Branch Director. recognition we are here to help
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