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TCAPWA Executive Celebrating Excellence
Committee
In June, Justin Holland, TCAPWA President, received
tennessee.apwa.net notification that the Tennessee Chapter of APWA was selected
as a recipient of the Presidential Award of Chapter Excellence
PRESIDENT: Justin Holland for 2019.
Administrator of Public Works, Chattanooga
jholland@chattanooga.gov William Spearman, APWA President, wrote “In recognition
(423) 643-6000 of the chapter’s impact on APWA’s membership, professional
development and the advancement of public works, thank you
PRESIDENT ELECT: John Fox for what your chapter is accomplishing.”
Operations Assistant, Collierville Highlights of 2019 included:
jfox@colliervilletn.gov • Tennessee Governor Bill Lee proclaimed May 19-25, 2019,
(901) 457-2800
Public Works Week in Tennessee.
VICE-PRESIDENT: Nicholas Bradshaw • Cities across the state held special events for Public Works
Fleet Services Deputy Director
nbradshaw@knoxvilletn.gov Week recognizing their employees and educating their
(865) 215-6194 communities.
• The Young Professionals Committee hosted several events.
SECRETARY: John Chlarson • A number of Tennessee Chapter members were involved at
Public Works Consultant, MTAS the national level on a variety of committees, boards, and councils.
john.chlarson@tennessee.edu • All four Branches held meetings, and lunch and learn opportunities.
(731) 695-2472 • A successful Joint Annual Conference was held in Chattanooga featuring an equipment
rodeo with 120 competitors – the largest competition in the history of the event. Through
TREASURER: Kenny Wiggins their generosity, the Tennessee Chapter was able to donate over $1,600 to a number of
Retired different charitable organizations.
tcapwa.treasurer@gmail.com • Tennessee Public Works Institute completed its 16th year in 2019, reaching a total of 58
(865) 679-9724 attendees from 19 agencies.
• Two state equipment rodeo winners from the 2018 Annual Conference, Matt Moore,
WEST DIRECTOR: Ethan Skaggs Clarksville, and Mike Ribaudo, Nashville, traveled to PWX in Seattle to represent the
Principal Engineer, LDA Engineering Tennessee Chapter in the 2019 National Roadeo.
eskaggs@ldaengineering.com Due to Covid-19, PWX was canceled this year for the safety and health of members.
(901) 568-1929 The chapter cannot receive their award in person, but APWA is preparing a recognition
ceremony video which will be posted online. The membership will be informed when that
MIDDLE DIRECTOR: Regina Santana is available for viewing. Congratulations!
Engineering Services Director, Lebanon
rsantana@lebanontn.org 2019 TENNESSEE CHAPTER MEETINGS/EVENTS
(615) 444-3647
Date Meeting Topic
UPPER EAST DIRECTOR: Bryon Fortner
Public Works Director, Sevierville 01.22.19 Upper East Branch/Sevierville Panel Discussion on snow and ice response
bfortner@seviervilletn.org
(865) 429-4567 02.26.19 West Branch/Memphis Best Practices for permanent asphalt patching
LOWER EAST DIRECTOR: Eric Sines 02.27.19 Lower East Branch/Collegedale Streets for People - not just carriers of automobile traffic
Director of Public Works, Collegedale
esines@collegedaletn.gov 03.07.19 West Branch YPs/Memphis Gathering at High Cotton Brewery for tour and networking
(423) 468-1983
04.11.19 PWW Proclamation w/Governor Gathering of PW professionals for proclamation and photo
COUNCIL OF CHAPTERS DELEGATE:
Kimberly Strong 04.11.19 TCAPWA Board Meeting Board Meeting at Metro Nashville Public Works Facility
Public Information Specialist
kstrong@chattanooga.gov 04.27.19 West Branch YPs/Memphis Hickory Hill Community Center Garden Kick-Off
(423) 643-6187
05.29.19 West Branch/Memphis Pavement Management and Preservation
PAST PRESIDENT: Phillip Jones
Operations Manager, Metro Nashville 06.22-25.19 TN Municipal League Memphis: Booth and Roundtable Discussion
phillip.jones@nashville.gov
(615) 533-2377 06.25.19 TCAPWA BOD Meeting Memphis
CHAPTER ADMINISTRATOR: Mark Miller 06.25-28.19 TPWI Session 1 Public Works Supervision School
Public Works Director, Pigeon Forge
mmiller@cityofpigeonforge.com 08.08.19 Middle Branch/Nashville Remote Controlled Tree/Limb Removal Demonstration
(865) 429-7312
09.08-11.19 APWA PWX in Seattle Attended PWX and Tennessee Chapter Dinner
COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR:
Bonnie Mumpower Dodson 09.24.19 Upper East Branch/Knoxville Lawmakers Panel - PW Advocacy
Accounts Coordinator, Chattanooga
bmumpower@chattanooga.gov 09.26.19 West Branch YPs/Memphis Tailgate at the University of Memphis Football Game
(423) 643-6031
10.08-11.19 TPWI Session 2 Maintenance Technologies for PW Personnel
TPW PUBLISHER: Klair Kimmey
P.O. Box 22491, Knoxville, TN 37933 10.08.19 Middle Branch/Nashville National Mutual Aid System
klair@tnpublicworks.com
(865) 288-0815; (865) 924-4956 10.22.19 West Branch/Memphis Funding for Capital Projects - HDR Engineering presenters
10.30.19 Lower East Branch/Chattanooga Priority Waste Services Presentation and Sorting Facility Tour
11.05-07.19 TCAPWA/SWANA State Conference Hosted by Chattanooga
11.05.19 BOD Meeting Chattanooga
12.03-06.19 TPWI Session 3 Public Works Fleet Management
12.05.19 BOD Meeting Murfreesboro
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