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With over 35 years in the green industry and 20 years specializing in erosion control and site stabilization, Mr. Eaton currently works for Carriff Engineered Fabrics, where he develops and promotes tubular fabrics for the erosion control industry. He has been involved in the manufacture, installation, and monitoring of compost socks and straw wattles, as well as in the development and implementation of site restoration plans involving hydroseeding, straw mulching, and straw blanket installation. Mr. Eaton has also served as an onsite plan coordinator for several linear powerline projects. Additionally, he has presented on topics related to erosion control, showcasing his expertise in the field.

Mr. Everhart’s current title is Erosion Control & Stormwater Specialist. Since joining EJ Prescott, he has spoken at national and regional conferences and stormwater & erosion Control workshops. Mr. Everhart’s articles have been published in Stormwater Solutions Magazine in 2019, 2022 and 2023. He holds a diploma in Architectural and Civil Technologies, and has over 25 years of experience in grading, drainage, and erosion control design and consulting.

Mr. Stanciu is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Georgia and Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control with over seven years of experience in various land development projects across the U.S but mainly focused on the mid-west and south-east. His work spans industrial, commercial, municipal, and residential projects, with a focus on large-scale developments. Mr. Stanciu’s technical proficiency covers the full spectrum of civil engineering services, including site planning, grading, stormwater management, sanitary and water systems, septic design, hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, and erosion and sediment control. He holds a master’s in civil engineering (MSCE) specialized in hydrology, geotechnical and environmental and teaches in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Kennesaw State University as an adjunct professor. Mr. Stanciu’s design and analysis capabilities are supported by advanced software tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, HydroCAD, HY-8, HEC-RAS, Autodesk Hydrographs and Hydraflow Express.

Ms. Archer is a seasoned litigator, educator, advocate and mediator. As General Counsel of the Iowa Department of Corrections, she provides professional legal work to the Department’s leadership team and staff within the prison system and community-based corrections, as well as the Board of Corrections. Ms. Archer also manages the legal services to over 8,500 incarcerated individuals and 30,000 probationers and/or parolees. She has 15 years of litigation experience and has tried over 60 jury trials. Ms. Archer has represented the State of Iowa in civil and criminal trials and for a time, contracted with the State to provide legal representation to indigent defendants charged with Class A felony offenses. Once referred to as a “wolf in sheep’s clothing” by an opposing party, she loves a well-fought battle in the courtroom. When not advocating for her clients, Ms. Archer enjoys spending time with her husband and two children – traveling, playing games, and coaching or watching their children’s sporting events.

Ms. Tucker Glick maintains a civil litigation and trial law practice dedicated to defending hospitals and medical professionals. She also represents licensed health care professionals and medical institutions in connection with administrative investigations, licensure complaints and employment issues. Ms. Tucker Glick has extensive trial experience having done more than two dozen criminal and civil jury trials. She has also handled criminal and civil appeals to the Iowa Court of Appeals and the Iowa Supreme Court.

Ms. Tucker Glick was born and raised in Iowa City. She attended the University of Oklahoma for her undergraduate studies and then returned to Iowa for law school. After receiving her JD, Ms. Tucker Glick practiced for several years in Des Moines, both in private practice and as an Assistant Polk County Attorney. She is a proud third generation attorney and in 2012, returned to Iowa City to enter practice with her father, as her father had done with her grandfather a generation before. She lives in Iowa City with her husband and daughter.

Ms. Miller is also Director of the ABA approved Legal Studies Program at College of Saint Mary and the College’s pre-law advisor. Prior to becoming a full-time faculty member, she taught as an adjunct instructor in the program for ten years. Licensed to practice law in Nebraska and Iowa, Ms. Miller has worked in several corporate legal departments, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, real estate, lending and general financial services. She earned her B.A. in Political Science from Creighton University and her J.D. from Drake University School of Law.

Ms. Wanek is a second-generation lawyer born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa. Her practice focuses on family law and juvenile matters. Ms. Wanek represents individuals and families in divorce proceedings, custody matters, child support hearings, and appeals, providing compassionate and strategic advocacy during life’s most challenging transitions. She also has participated as a Guardian ad Litem and Child and Family Reporter in cases, advocating for the best interests of the child as well as providing recommendations to the Court on custody and visitation. In addition to her practice in family law, Ms. Wanek has advised business owners on entity formation and contract matters, assisted clients in estate planning and probate, and second-chaired civil litigation matters including claims for breach of contract, unjust enrichment and fraud. She earned her J.D. from Drake University Law School, where she served as an editor of the Drake Journal of Agricultural Law, a student ambassador, and president of Drake Law Women. While in law school, Ms. Wanek gained valuable experience as a student attorney with the Drake Elder Law Clinic, assisting Central Iowans with probate matters. She also clerked for the Honorable Judge Block in Polk County Probate Court.

Mr. West’s practice encompasses a variety of legal areas including family law, guardian ad litem work, civil litigation, estate planning, and municipal law. Mr. West attended Texas Christian University and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Psychology in 2015. He was a member of the John V. Roach Honors College and the TCU Wesley Foundation. Mr. West worked as an extern at the Oklahoma County District Attorney’s Office before working as a legal intern for NICHOLS | DIXON. He passed the bar in 2018 and became an associate attorney. Mr. West is licensed to practice law in all municipal and state courts, the Western District of Oklahoma, and several tribal courts. He is invested in his legal community and served on the Cleveland County Bar Association Executive Board, including as president for the 2022-2023 term. Mr. West has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2023 and 2024 following nomination and voting by his peers. He also currently serves on the Board of Governors for the Oklahoma Bar Association.

Ms. Wordehoff is an Adjunct faculty with Des Moines Area Community College teaching paralegals students Introduction to Technology and eDiscovery and Legal Research and Writing I. She is also a freelance independent legal consultant in which she consults and performs litigation support on legal writing and research, deposition preparation, document review, e-discovery, drafting of discovery requests, drafting complaints//petitions, answering complaints/petitions, motions for summary judgment and client relations. Ms. Wordehoff earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa, her Master’s degree from Syracuse University-Maxwell School, and her J.D. degree from Syracuse University School of Law.

Mr. Moore is a dedicated professional with a passion for sustainability and preserving our natural waterways. As the Founder and Chief Brand Ambassador of Erosion & Construction Solutions, Joe brings over two decades of expertise in erosion and sediment control. His work integrates his love for the outdoors with his commitment to the Clean Water Clean World initiative, promoting environmental responsibility through his business ventures.

As Chair of the Land Use and Real Estate Practice Group, Mr. Howsley’s practice focuses on land use and real estate development and is deeply intertwined to the home building industry in the Northwest. He is recognized regionally for his advocacy of the development community. Jamie represents companies, developers, and builders throughout the Pacific Northwest. He has successfully represented clients in a range of complex land use/development projects, including advocacy for large scale master planned developments throughout Washington and Oregon, getting new land into urban growth areas, and working with local governments on complex and creative financing tools to build necessary infrastructure.

Mr. Mullaney provides practical and strategic guidance to public entities and private companies regarding land development and permitting matters, spanning various property types such as residential, office, industrial, retail, healthcare, large public infrastructure projects and natural resource lands. He works closely with clients to provide cost-effective service that helps save time and money while achieving their development goals. Mr. Mullaney has extensive experience in all facets of land development, including managing and coordinating consultant teams, negotiating with government agencies, representing public and private developers in land use litigation, and defending project permits in administrative and judicial appeals. Additionally, he assists clients in negotiating development agreements and resolving disputes concerning boundary lines, easements, covenants, or regulatory compliance issues.

Mr. Neale chose to pursue a legal career because it allows him to help clients find practical solutions to real world challenges. He finds it satisfying to strategize and reach business solutions which benefit his clients. Closely interacting with clients and understanding their needs underlies everything he does. For Mr. Neale, it is very satisfying to finalize a deal, resolve a dispute, or devise a legal strategy that benefits his clients and reflects the outcome that they want. His practice has given him the opportunity to serve clients in a variety of settings. Although his current focus is on business transactional work, Mr. Neale also has experience in litigation, so he understands how to deal with and, if possible, avoid legal conflicts. His broad experience allows him to successfully pursue his client-focused practice. After graduating from law school in California, he decided to relocate to Washington. Mr. Neale has family in Washington and has always loved the beauty of the state. He enjoys hiking and snowboarding in his free time. Washington’s outdoor lifestyle and Seattle’s sophisticated business environment make it a perfect place to practice law and thrive.

Mr. Ordon-Bakalian is a member of the firm’s land use and development practice group. He focuses his practice on land use and environmental law, with experience handling a variety of regulatory and legal compliance matters at the intersection of these two fields of law. His experience includes representing developers and homeowners in local and state land use zoning, permitting, code enforcement, and environmental compliance for development projects and existing land uses. An attorney is an asset to any development team. Mr. Ordon-Bakalian is dedicated to helping clients navigate the complex regulatory environment surrounding land development. He specializes in proactively identifying and addressing potential challenges that could hinder the progress of a project, as well as managing the intricate personal and political relationships characteristic of land development. While earning his J.D. from Lewis & Clark Law School, Mr. Ordon-Bakalian clerked for the Snohomish County Prosecutor’s Office located in northwest Washington, in the County’s Land Use and Environmental Unit. In addition, he clerked for Western Resources Legal Center, where he assisted in drafting pleadings in Federal District Court and the Ninth Circuit relating to Federal forest practices and ranching.

Mr. Shamsi has an extensive background in real estate law and civil litigation. He has assisted clients in a variety of areas, including but not limited to construction litigation, boundary disputes, enforcement of easements and covenants, title litigation, commercial litigation, real estate transactions and commercial lease negotiations, business disputes, and trusts and estates litigation. After earning his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center, Mr. Shamsi started practicing law in 2011, and joined Beresford Booth in 2015, where he has served a diverse array of individuals and entities, including financial institutions, community associations, contractors, creditors, individuals, and small businesses.

Ms. Avalos is a nationally renowned leader in providing accessibility-related services and is a sought-after speaker with a knack for using an upbeat approach to help others understand the complexities of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). With over 40 years of experience, she provides expert witnessing on ADA, 504, Federal Housing Administration, and Air Carrier Access Act legal cases. In 1990 she founded Accessology Too, LLC which is a national leader in providing accessibility consulting services and is one of the largest U.S. firms dedicated solely to accessibility and access issues. Since its founding, Accessology has worked closely with the Department of Justice and the U.S. Access Board to remain knowledgeable and adept with the constant changes that occur regarding ADA guidelines. Accessology has worked on numerous multi-million dollar projects to impact accessibility compliance during all stages, from schematics to construction and final inspections. Since 2005 Accessology has specialized in the development, execution, and monitoring of the required ADA Transition Plans for Title II entities to help them avoid access-related litigation since so much litigation is tied to not having a Transition Plan on file. Ms. Avalos and her team at Accessology are committed to removing structural and attitudinal barriers that adversely impact people with disabilities.

Mr. Miller has been a distinguished leader in the HVAC industry since 1995, bringing three decades of expertise spanning nearly all areas of focus in the HVAC industry. He holds an HVAC Master’s License in Maryland and Virginia, as well as a Stationary Engineer license. Mr. Miller is a proud member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), recently lecturing at the 2025 annual conference regarding Thermal Energy Networks. In 1998, he obtained a Security Clearance, enabling him to work on highly specialized and mission-critical classified mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) projects across the globe. His portfolio includes HVAC construction and system integrations in Egypt, India, the UK, Western Europe, the Caribbean, and throughout the United States, projects that extend far beyond the scope of traditional commercial MEP work. Since 2016, Mr. Miller has been based in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he continues to provide subject-matter expertise in all areas of HVAC. He also founded ProProfitBuild.com, a platform dedicated to empowering tradesmen and construction professionals. With real-world proven strategies, he addresses financial management practices, 1:1 construction and business management mentoring, and implementing proven practices and procedures to improve the continuity of business for trade-oriented businesses.

Mr. Alvino brings over 15 years of experience in active transportation facility design and network planning. For nine years Mr. Alvino oversaw the Trails Program at the District of Columbia Department of Transportation. He has led several successful urban trail projects focused on improving and connecting communities including the Metropolitan Branch Trail, the Anacostia River Trail, the Rock Creek Trail, as well as numerous pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure projects. He has developed projects from feasibility, through design, to construction, and maintenance. From 2020 through 2024 Mr. Alvino served on the Steering Committee of the Capital Trails Coalition, which seeks to create a world-class network of multi-use trails through the Washington D.C. region. Mr. Alvino excels at bringing together stakeholders to find implementable solutions. He holds a Masters of Urban Planning and Policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago and resides in Washington D.C.

Mr. LaPolla is a trail builder and outdoor enthusiast with six years of experience working professionally and volunteering on trail projects. As the Operations Manager of AK Trails, he has helped plan, build, and maintain trails throughout the eastern United States, gaining hands-on knowledge of diverse landscapes and techniques. He enjoys backpacking, hiking, horseback riding, and biking, which gives him a practical understanding of how different user groups experience and impact trails. His work focuses on creating fully sustainable routes that balance recreation with conservation. Drawing on years of backcountry experience and the skills he developed as an Eagle Scout, Tom is dedicated to building the best possible natural surface trails.

Mr. Searns has a four-decade history of visualizing, planning, and getting trails and greenway projects built. He was project director of Denver’s Platte River and Mary Carter Greenways, both national-award-winning projects. He helped plan the Grand Canyon National Park Greenway, played a key role on the Memphis Wolf River Greenway, and authored the Commerce City, CO, Walk, Bike, Fit Plan. He has written for Planning, Landscape Architecture, LA China, and American Trails magazines and has served as editor-in-chief of Trails and Beyond magazine. He chaired American Trails and was a founder of The World Trails Network as well as being a delegate to the America’s Great Outdoors White House conclave. His current book is Beyond Greenways: The Next Step For City Trails and Walking Routes, published in 2023 by Island Press. This book was chosen as one of THE DIRT’s (American Society of Landscape Architects) 10 best books of 2023. He resides, writes, hikes, and bikes near Denver, Colorado.

Ms. Avalos is a nationally renowned leader in providing accessibility-related services and is a sought-after speaker with a knack for using an upbeat approach to help others understand the complexities of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). With over 40 years of experience, she provides expert witnessing on ADA, 504, Federal Housing Administration, and Air Carrier Access Act legal cases. In 1990 she founded Accessology Too, LLC which is a national leader in providing accessibility consulting services and is one of the largest U.S. firms dedicated solely to accessibility and access issues. Since its founding, Accessology has worked closely with the Department of Justice and the U.S. Access Board to remain knowledgeable and adept with the constant changes that occur regarding ADA guidelines. Accessology has worked on numerous multi-million dollar projects to impact accessibility compliance during all stages, from schematics to construction and final inspections. Since 2005 Accessology has specialized in the development, execution, and monitoring of the required ADA Transition Plans for Title II entities to help them avoid access-related litigation since so much litigation is tied to not having a Transition Plan on file. Ms. Avalos and her team at Accessology are committed to removing structural and attitudinal barriers that adversely impact people with disabilities.

Mr. Gilligan is an audiovisual, security, and automation technology expert, educator, and design collaborator with over 30 years of industry experience. He brings a collaborative approach to integrating cutting-edge technology within high-end residential projects, supporting architects and design teams in creating innovative, future-ready environments.

Mr. Halek brings over six years of specialized experience in transportation electrification, with a strong foundation built on two decades in the utility sector. As principal trusted advisor for ConsultOne Group, a Twin Cities-based consultancy, he provides strategic guidance to small businesses and property stakeholders across the residential, multi-family, commercial, retail, and hospitality sectors, helping them implement turnkey EV charging solutions tailored to their needs.

Throughout his career, Mr. Halek has held executive leadership roles in eMobility and electrical infrastructure and collaborated with numerous leading EV charging station original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). He is well versed in residential and commercial Level 2 and DC Fast Charging technologies, network solutions, installation, servicing, and available market incentives.

Mr. Halek is also a thought leader in the EV space, having authored industry articles for the Minnesota Multi Housing Association, Minnesota Business Journal, and Minnesota Real Estate Journal. As an instructor with HalfMoon Education Inc., he taught the Adding EV Charging Stations to Homes and Businesses course and has moderated and spoken on expert panels, many CEC-approved, for organizations such as the Building Owners & Managers Association of Greater Minneapolis, Minnesota Real Estate Journal Multi Housing Summit, and Minnesota Multi Housing Association Executive Conference.

Mr. Halek holds a B.S. degree in Industrial Studies from St. Cloud State University and an MBA degree from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management. His prior roles include business development positions with leading electrical contractors in the Twin Cities, where he helped deploy certified EV charging solutions and earned multiple installation partner designations from top-tier EV charging OEMs.

Ms. Manzo is an HVACR business owner, designer and national trainer from Maine. She is dedicated to making training accessible to all HVACR technicians.

Mr. Westbrook designed his own solar home in north Texas in 1996, which won the Energy Value Housing Award for Innovative Design. It still ranks as one of the most efficient homes in Texas. While serving as Sustainable Development Manager at Texas Instruments International Facilities, Mr. Westbrook was the LEED AP for the 1.1 million square foot Texas Instruments factory, which was the first LEED Gold semiconductor factory in the world. He led the effort to improve the energy and water efficiency of TI’s 20 million square feet of existing global facilities. They were able to double the company energy and water efficiency in less than 10 years. In 2012, Mr. Westbrook was named a Senior Fellow for the US State Department’s Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas program. He visited Honduras, Bolivia, Columbia, and Peru where he worked with governments, universities, and industry on efficiency and renewable energy. Mr. Westbrook received his B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in 1982.

Dr. Wuebker is a recognized leader in merging occupational therapy principles with universal design to create more accessible, inclusive, and resilient environments. With a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Creighton University and 14 years of experience, she has dedicated her career to bridging traditional accessibility approaches with innovative, occupation-based design strategies. As the founder and owner of Uncurbed, an accessibility consulting firm, she champions the belief that design changes benefiting people with disabilities and historically marginalized communities can have a net benefit for everyone. Leveraging the Person-Environment-Occupation-Performance (PEOP) model, her work ensures that spaces support not only physical accessibility but also meaningful participation in everyday activities. As a consultant for the Great Plains ADA Center in her role as the Iowa ADA Liaison, she provides expert technical assistance on a diverse range of projects, from institutional to residential spaces, always seeking opportunities to exceed minimum standards and foster truly inclusive design. Dr. Wuebker collaborates with design professionals across disciplines to promote universal design principles and inclusive practices. Certified through the ADA Coordinator Training Certification Program (ACTCP), she also delivers educational programs at the national, regional, and local levels, emphasizing the significance of participation and the dynamic interaction between individuals, their environments, and their occupations. Her mission is to redefine accessibility through inclusive practices that empower individuals and communities to fully engage in their surroundings.

Mr. Simpson founded Gradelta Engineering in 2020 with the intent to help clients better understand the combination of geotechnical and structural engineering that he has worked with for the past 20 years. He earned his B.S.C.E. and M.S.C.E. degrees from Georgia Institute of Technology. He currently provides engineering services to contractors and fellow engineers for earth structure pricing, along with the plans and calculations needed for construction. He frequently consults with clients regarding the optimal structure type and location on the construction site to minimize risk and maximize useable space. He also works in the education sector providing not just seminars such as this one, but also acting as a subject matter expert creating study guide and test prep content for the NCEES Professional Civil Engineer exam. Mr. Simpson has also worked with lawyers and insurance companies during forensic investigation and lawsuits surrounding retaining walls and slope failures. His hope is that through the instructional services that he currently provides, slopes will remain stable and retaining wall failure will be eliminated.

Mr. D’Aloisio is a principal with Klepper, Hahn & Hyatt, a structural engineering, landscape architecture, and building envelope services firm in East Syracuse, New York. A graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, he is a registered professional engineer in New York. He is a member and past president (1997-1998) of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Syracuse Section, and a member of the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), the American Concrete Institute (ACI), the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), and the Structural Engineers Association of New York State (SEAoNY). 

Mr. D’Aloisio has served on ASCE/SEI’s Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations Committee, the Structural Condition Assessment of Existing Buildings Committee, and the SEI Sustainability Committee. Mr. D’Aloisio received the Order of the Engineer at Syracuse University in 1997. 

His 30-plus years of experience as a consulting structural engineer has primarily involved the design of new building structures, additions, and modifications, and analyses, assessments, and investigations of structures and facades. Mr. D’Aloisio has performed structural condition reviews of over 15 million square feet of buildings, and he has performed over 150 structural forensic investigations. He has presented over 300 times. 

Mr. Gallo is a civil engineer with more than 25 years of experience in the areas of water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure design, rehabilitation, and construction. He has worked in both consulting and government and is currently a consulting engineer with Mead and Hunt. He is skilled in the design of wastewater and storm water conveyance systems, USACE levee systems, combined sewer overflow (CSO) design, water and sewer rehabilitation, construction, and contract management. He is a past NASSCO certified CIPP inspector, and is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Virginia, Wisconsin, and Washington, DC.

Atnip & Associates is a premier Michigan law firm specializing in complex litigation, including catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and mass torts. Known for her fierce advocacy and client-centered approach, Ms. Atnip has earned a reputation as one of Michigan’s top trial attorneys and a leader in the legal community. She was recognized as one of Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s 2023 Influential Women of Law and featured in Hour Detroit’s 2025 “Faces of Law”, as well as Dbusiness Magazine’s 2024 and 2025 Top Corporate Culture Awards, receiving both the Customer-Focused Culture Award and the Workspace Décor & Amenities Award in 2025 and the Compensation & Benefits Award in 2024. Ms. Atnip currently serves on the executive board of the Michigan Association for Justice (MAJ), she is a Trustee of the Macomb County Bar Association, and she is a Past President of the Rochester Bar Association. She is also a Master Litigator in the American Inns of Court (2023–present), and an active member of the State Bar of Michigan, Women’s Bar Association, and the Brain Injury Association of Michigan. A sought-after speaker, Ms. Atnip has presented at ICLE’s Annual No-Fault Seminar and the No-Fault Summit, covering complex topics like litigating federal no-fault cases and adjuster depositions. Through her innovative firm and commitment to justice, she continues to shape the future of personal injury law in Michigan.

Mr. Atnip has an extensive background in sales and customer service to apply to the legal profession. He left his last position as a regional sales manager to join the pre-suit department at Atnip and Associates. Mr. Atnip enjoys interacting with clients during the intake process and is responsible for the initial contact with potential clients. He graduated on the Dean’s List with a Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing) from Liberty University in 2013 and is a Liberty University graduate with a B.S. in Business Administration. Mr. Atnip spent all four years of college as a student-athlete playing hockey while pursuing his degree. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and 5 kids, as well as the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and camping with his family. He is a die-hard sports fan that roots for all Detroit teams!

Ms. Johnston has worked as a litigation paralegal for 20 years, working with both plaintiffs and defendants, and has experience in various areas of law, including Personal Injury, Employment, and Family Law. She graduated cum laude from Purdue University with her Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies degree and obtained her associate degree in applied science ABA accredited Paralegal Degree from Oakland Community College. In 2017, Ms. Johnston began attending Concord Law School to further her knowledge of law. In her free time, she spends most of her time with her grandchildren but still finds time to research her family genealogy and help others with their family lineage, index legal documents for Ancestry.com, and is a semi-professional photographer.

Ms. Kenward is a personal injury trial lawyer with over 30 years of experience. She has represented individuals as well as corporate clients on both the plaintiff and defense sides, which gives her a unique perspective on your case. If you have concerns about your case, she will take the time to talk to you and give you an honest assessment of where things stand. Ms. Kenward is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Detroit College of Law. She’s a wife, mom, world traveler, mentor and friend.

Mr. Krajewski graduated with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Michigan State University in 2003. Thereafter, he attended Wayne State Law School and earned his Juris Doctorate in 2006. After successfully passing the Michigan Bar on his first attempt, he began working for a plaintiff firm located in Waterford, Michigan. In 2013, he was offered a position working as an insurance defense attorney for Hanover Insurance; however, within a year it became clear that he preferred advocating for the seriously injured. Mr. Krajewski joined Atnip & Associates, PLLC in 2014 and focuses his litigation practice on assisting the catastrophically injured and fighting on their behalf. He is a member of the Michigan Association for Justice and has also been admitted to the United States District Court Eastern Division.

Ms. Wright graduated with honors from James Madison College within Michigan State University, with a bachelor’s degree in political theory, Constitutional Democracy and Social Relations in 2004. Additionally, she studied at the University of Cambridge (UK) as part of her Political Theory degree. In 2009, she graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where she served as editor of the law school’s Law Review. While in Law School, Ms. Wright focused on Trial Advocacy/Litigation practice as part of her specialty. She is admitted to the practice of law in the State of Michigan, and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Ms. Wright was previously employed as a claim litigation counsel for State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, and Citizens Insurance Company. Her insurance defense practice also included representing American Automobile Association (AAA) and Titan Insurance Company and their insureds. In 2017, Ms. Wright joined Atnip & Associates, PLLC. She spent her childhood in Europe where she traveled with her family and is fluent in Polish. Ms. Wright enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and relaxing by the water.

Ms. Quiroz brings over 20 years of experience in transportation, aviation, and construction. She has an Executive MBA, and M.S. in Construction Management and is a LEED AP BD+C and Parksmart Advisor for parking structures. Ms. Quiroz is pursuing a Ph.D. in Civil, Environmental and Infrastructure engineering. Her research specializes in Public-Private Partnerships (P3s), transportation policy, and next-generation technologies, with a focus on the sustainability and resilience of Automated People Movers (APMs), Electric Vertical-Takeoff and Landing (eVTOLs) aircraft, and 3D manufacturing. Ms. Quiroz’s extensive background in construction spans the entire project lifecycle, from conceptualization, design, finance, construction, operations, and maintenance.

Mr. Lawendowski specializes in structural design focused on residential and light commercial projects. He is a long-time Alaskan who retired from the military after more than 23 years of service and has more than ten years of engineering and construction experience. Mr. Lawendowski’s background includes experience in design, construction, testing and monitoring of engineered projects. He has worked all over the state of Alaska, including extensive time in the arctic and remote regions. Mr. Lawendowski takes a practical and economical approach to design, considering who is going to be doing the construction and how it will be done. He has hands-on experience in the construction of water and wastewater systems; the construction and renovation of buildings and large earth works projects. He is currently licensed in AK, HI, ID, LA, ME, MT, OK, TX and UT.

Professor Mehdi Zahed is a registered architect with the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA), a member of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC), a full-time professor in Architectural Technology programs at Algonquin College Ottawa campus with more than 25 years of architecture, academia and construction industry experience. Professor Zahed is also a researcher in the field of sustainable development and building information modelling (BIM) in Canada and the United States. In his recent experience, he has worked as a Visiting Scholar in collaboration with the Pennsylvania State University (PSU), RE2-LAB, to address climate change in the building sector. Professor Zahed won the award for excellence in teaching in the field of architectural technology from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) in Edmonton, Alberta, in 2020 and from Algonquin College in 2024. He has a passion for helping others and coaching the younger generation to excel in their goals. Professor Zahed had served as the Chair for Skills Alberta (2011 – 2020) and played a key role as a co-founder of the Carbon Leadership Forum (CLF) in Alberta (2019). He is a Building Envelope Council Ottawa Region (BECOR) board member and the Students Programs Advisor (2023). Professor Zahed believes that quality education and professional coaching have an everlasting impact on people’s careers and lives.

Mr. Moore is a dedicated professional with a passion for sustainability and preserving our natural waterways. As the Founder and Chief Brand Ambassador of Erosion & Construction Solutions, Joe brings over two decades of expertise in erosion and sediment control. His work integrates his love for the outdoors with his commitment to the Clean Water Clean World initiative, promoting environmental responsibility through his business ventures.

Mr. Miller has been a distinguished leader in the HVAC industry since 1995, bringing three decades of expertise spanning nearly all areas of focus in the HVAC industry. He holds an HVAC Master’s License in Maryland and Virginia, as well as a Stationary Engineer license. Mr. Miller is a proud member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), recently lecturing at the 2025 annual conference regarding Thermal Energy Networks. In 1998, he obtained a Security Clearance, enabling him to work on highly specialized and mission-critical classified mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) projects across the globe. His portfolio includes HVAC construction and system integrations in Egypt, India, the UK, Western Europe, the Caribbean, and throughout the United States, projects that extend far beyond the scope of traditional commercial MEP work. Since 2016, Mr. Miller has been based in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he continues to provide subject-matter expertise in all areas of HVAC. He also founded ProProfitBuild.com, a platform dedicated to empowering tradesmen and construction professionals. With real-world proven strategies, he addresses financial management practices, 1:1 construction and business management mentoring, and implementing proven practices and procedures to improve the continuity of business for trade-oriented businesses.

Mr. Miller has been a distinguished leader in the HVAC industry since 1995, bringing three decades of expertise spanning nearly all areas of focus in the HVAC industry. He holds an HVAC Master’s License in Maryland and Virginia, as well as a Stationary Engineer license. Mr. Miller is a proud member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), recently lecturing at the 2025 annual conference regarding Thermal Energy Networks. In 1998, he obtained a Security Clearance, enabling him to work on highly specialized and mission-critical classified mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) projects across the globe. His portfolio includes HVAC construction and system integrations in Egypt, India, the UK, Western Europe, the Caribbean, and throughout the United States, projects that extend far beyond the scope of traditional commercial MEP work. Since 2016, Mr. Miller has been based in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he continues to provide subject-matter expertise in all areas of HVAC. He also founded ProProfitBuild.com, a platform dedicated to empowering tradesmen and construction professionals. With real-world proven strategies, he addresses financial management practices, 1:1 construction and business management mentoring, and implementing proven practices and procedures to improve the continuity of business for trade-oriented businesses.

Mr. Simpson founded Gradelta Engineering in 2020 with the intent to help clients better understand the combination of geotechnical and structural engineering that he has worked with for the past 20 years. He earned his B.S.C.E. and M.S.C.E. degrees from Georgia Institute of Technology. He currently provides engineering services to contractors and fellow engineers for earth structure pricing, along with the plans and calculations needed for construction. He frequently consults with clients regarding the optimal structure type and location on the construction site to minimize risk and maximize useable space. He also works in the education sector providing not just seminars such as this one, but also acting as a subject matter expert creating study guide and test prep content for the NCEES Professional Civil Engineer exam. Mr. Simpson has also worked with lawyers and insurance companies during forensic investigation and lawsuits surrounding retaining walls and slope failures. His hope is that through the instructional services that he currently provides, slopes will remain stable and retaining wall failure will be eliminated.

Professor Rahmeyer was on the faculty at USU for 31 years and spent 10 years as research faculty at Colorado State University. Professor Rahmeyer is the past Department Head of Civil and Environmental Engineering at USU as well as the senior professor of the Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics program of the Utah Water Research Laboratory. He also served at USU as the director of the Hydro Composite Modeling Program, the division head of Water Engineering, the interim division head of both the Structures Division and the Transportation Division, and as the Undergraduate Curriculum division head. Professor Rahmeyer is currently working part time as a senior associate for Ayres and associates in Fort Collins Colorado, where his primary role is to conduct national workshops in hydraulics, culvert flow, and urban drainage for the National Hydraulic Institute of FWHA. He is a fellow and lifetime member in the American Society of Civil Engineers. Professor Rahmeyer has been a member of several professional societies, and serve on committees for the American Society of Engineering Educators (ASEE), the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the International Association of Hydraulic Research (IAHR), the Association of State Dam Safety Officers (ASDSO), the Instrument Society of America (ISA), the American Water Works Association (AWWA), the International Erosion Control Association (IECA), and the American Society of Heating and Refrigeration Association (ASHRAE). He has regularly attended and presented at the annual conferences of ASDSO, ASEE, ASCE, IAHR, ASCE National Department Heads, and the Transportation Research Board (TRB). In the past, he has been a member of the United States Committee on Large Dams (USCOLD) and the International Committee on Large Dams (ICOLD). Over the last several years, Professor Rahmeyer has created and presented a workshop on open channel flow for HalfMoon Education and finished serving on the Bluestone Dam UASCE IEPA and on several 100% DDR review panels for the USACE. He has been on the board of directors for the Utah Floodplain and Storm Water Management Association since 1986. Professor Rahmeyer was a member the 2008 Bettelle “Final Independent Peer Review Report for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the Vegetation Policy for Local Flood Damage Reduction Systems” which reviewed many of the guidelines and policies for management of levees, floodwalls, embankment dams, and appurtenant structures. Some of his recent awards include the AHRAE Technical/Symposium Paper Award, the ASHRAE Crosby Field Award for Research, and the South Pacific Division Regional Project Delivery Team Award from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He has received the Idaho Transportation Department 2012 Excellence in Transportation Award and the 2011 ACEC of Idaho Engineering Excellence Grand Award for the I-84 New York Canal Modeling and Modification. Professor Rahmeyer further received an honorable mention at the 2012 National AECE award ceremonies for his work with the I-84 New York Canal.

Mr. Moore is a dedicated professional with a passion for sustainability and preserving our natural waterways. As the Founder and Chief Brand Ambassador of Erosion & Construction Solutions, Joe brings over two decades of expertise in erosion and sediment control. His work integrates his love for the outdoors with his commitment to the Clean Water Clean World initiative, promoting environmental responsibility through his business ventures.