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Mr. Glassman is the building performance hroup leader with CannonDesign. He obtained his bachelor of Architecture degree from the New Jersey Institute of Technology and a master of design studies degree in Sustainable Design from the Harvard Graduate School of Design. In 17 years of combined professional practice as an architect and sustainability consultant, Mr. Glassman has worked on various projects around the world, each requiring a unique response to a diverse set of climatic, site, and programmatic conditions. His main area of expertise is passive building design for energy, daylight, and comfort. Other areas of expertise include water efficiency and renewable energy. Mr. Glassman’s focus is combining computational design techniques with performance simulation to inform the design process. These computational techniques help identify integrated design solutions that improve the performance of the built environment and provide deep insights to achieve a wide range of intended project outcomes. He has given presentations on building performance at conferences such as Greenbuild, the International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA), Advancing Computational Building Design (ACBD), and the Architecture Boston eXpo (ABX). Mr. Glassman also teaches classes related to building performance at Columbia University, Pratt Institute, and City Tech.

Mr. Ray Meyer brings an extensive background of over 50 years in the field of Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Engineering and Testing, and Forensic Investigations. His work is centered on challenges related to expansive and soft soils, soil-structure interactions, and the testing of construction materials for large, complex projects in the public and private sectors.

In his role as an Adjunct Professor in the College of Engineering at the University of Houston, Mr. Meyer instructs courses on Construction Materials Testing, and Soils Mechanics and Foundation Engineering. This teaching role has refined his ability to demystify complex engineering concepts for individuals with little to no technical background, making him adept at conveying ideas to non-engineers and those with non-engineering backgrounds.

Mr. Meyer’s career spans a wide range of civil engineering projects, where he has applied his geotechnical expertise to design and analyze structures such as bridges, waterfront structures, deep foundations (e.g., piles, auger cast piers), slabs, pavements, runways, channels, levees, and drainage systems. His work includes critical aspects of industrial paving, airport runways, side slope stability, groundwater drainage, and complex construction scenarios like cofferdams and wet wells and earth retaining structures.

Additionally, Mr. Meyer is highly experienced in geotechnical forensic investigations, which involve analyzing structure issues such as foundation failures, pavement distress, slope stability, bulkhead and pier performance, and site moisture problems. His forensic expertise also addresses issues stemming from soil movement due to environmental factors like drought and rainfall, underground utility failures, and interactions between foundations and site vegetation.

Throughout his career, Mr. Meyer has served as a subject matter expert in disputes regarding foundation and pavement performance, making him a valuable resource for understanding and resolving complex geotechnical issues in civil engineering projects.

Mr. Ray Meyer brings an extensive background of over 50 years in the field of Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Engineering and Testing, and Forensic Investigations. His work is centered on challenges related to expansive and soft soils, soil-structure interactions, and the testing of construction materials for large, complex projects in the public and private sectors.

In his role as an Adjunct Professor in the College of Engineering at the University of Houston, Mr. Meyer instructs courses on Construction Materials Testing, and Soils Mechanics and Foundation Engineering. This teaching role has refined his ability to demystify complex engineering concepts for individuals with little to no technical background, making him adept at conveying ideas to non-engineers and those with non-engineering backgrounds.

Mr. Meyer’s career spans a wide range of civil engineering projects, where he has applied his geotechnical expertise to design and analyze structures such as bridges, waterfront structures, deep foundations (e.g., piles, auger cast piers), slabs, pavements, runways, channels, levees, and drainage systems. His work includes critical aspects of industrial paving, airport runways, side slope stability, groundwater drainage, and complex construction scenarios like cofferdams and wet wells and earth retaining structures.

Additionally, Mr. Meyer is highly experienced in geotechnical forensic investigations, which involve analyzing structure issues such as foundation failures, pavement distress, slope stability, bulkhead and pier performance, and site moisture problems. His forensic expertise also addresses issues stemming from soil movement due to environmental factors like drought and rainfall, underground utility failures, and interactions between foundations and site vegetation.

Throughout his career, Mr. Meyer has served as a subject matter expert in disputes regarding foundation and pavement performance, making him a valuable resource for understanding and resolving complex geotechnical issues in civil engineering projects.

Mr. Aronfeld was born in Chicago and raised in Wichita, Kansas and is a distinguished attorney who graduated cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law in 1991. He founded his own firm in Coral Gables, Florida, and has gained international recognition for his dedication to representing individuals against major corporations, notably securing a significant jury verdict against Walt Disney World. Mr. Aronfeld, a graduate and faculty member of the Trial Lawyer College, has appeared on numerous national television programs and frequently lectures across the country. Board Certified as a Civil Trial Lawyer by both the Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy, he specializes in personal injury cases and has been honored as one of Florida’s Super Lawyers and named among the “20 Most Intriguing Floridians” by Florida Magazine. 

Mr. Eckard is Board Certified in Business Litigation by the Florida Bar (less than 300 lawyers in the State of Florida are Board Certified in Business Litigation), specializes in white-collar criminal investigations and defense, all areas of commercial/business litigation, professional licensing, and administrative proceedings for physicians, health-care professionals, attorneys, accountants, securities dealer/brokers, insurance agents etc. His background, training, and experience in both business litigation, government investigations, and criminal defense make him uniquely qualified to handle business crimes. Mr. Eckard is a 1998 graduate of Stetson University College of Law (honors). He also holds an LL.M. Degree in International Law and Business from Stetson University College of Law and has been a frequent guest lecturer on topics involving international law. He has taught courses for the National Business Institute, the Clearwater and St. Petersburg Bar Associations, and others, as well as given CLE’s on topics such as: Evidence, Covenants, Representations, Practicing International Law, Damages in Business Cases, The Intersection of Business Litigation and Probate, The Business Divorce, and Private Placement Offerings for Securities Investments. Mr. Eckard was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1999 and is admitted to practice in Washington, D.C., Texas and before the United States District Court for the Middle, Northern and Southern District of Florida, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, the Florida Supreme Court, the United States Court of International Trade, the United States Supreme Court, and the United States Tax Court. He has been admitted to practice law pro hac vice in over 15 other states and federal jurisdictions.

Mr. Feuer, a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, brings over a decade of litigation expertise, having completed more than 60 jury trials, including 35 as lead counsel, with a focus on personal injury and criminal law. Prior to founding Aaron Feuer Law, PLLC in 2023, he honed his skills at two leading personal injury firms in Miami, where he achieved record-breaking settlements and resolved nearly 1,000 cases in favor of his clients. His extensive trial experience spans state and federal courts, with numerous civil jury trials successfully completed. He began his career as an Assistant State Attorney, specializing in homicide and gang violence cases. During his tenure, he completed over 40 criminal jury trials with a flawless conviction rate in homicide cases, earning accolades such as the 2016 Trial Award for Outstanding Performance and the 2013 SAO Rookie of the Year Award. In April of 2014, Mr. Feuer became the first ever State Attorney to compete in the Guns N’ Hoses (16th) Annual Charity Boxing Tournament, fighting for the police on the ‘Guns’ side. A graduate of the University of Florida (B.S. in Finance), and Florida State University (J.D.), and former college football player at Dartmouth College, he also completed advanced advocacy training at Keble College, Oxford. Based in Miami, he serves clients across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. A passionate sports fan, Mr. Feuer enjoys cheering for the Miami Dolphins and Miami Heat in his free time.

Ms. Herzlich is an experienced civil litigator with more than a decade of experience. She recently joined Cohen & Blostein, P.A. as an associate in the plaintiff’s division where she focuses her practice on plaintiff’s personal injury and medical malpractice. Prior to joining Cohen & Blostein, P.A., she represented both plaintiffs and defendants in litigation. She was a partner at a large insurance defense firm where she represented corporations, hospitals, insurance companies, inter and intrastate motor carriers, government agencies and their subcontractors in automobile negligence, premises liability, products liability, medical malpractice, transportation litigation and wrongful death litigation. Thereafter, she shifted her focus to plaintiff’s personal injury and joined the nation’s largest personal injury law firm as a trial attorney where she represented individuals and their families in wrongful death, automobile negligence, premises liability, and negligent security matters. She also has extensive experience in consumer rights litigation and has successfully tried over 500 bench trials appearing in nearly half of the 67 counties in Florida. Ms. Herzlich is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell®. with special recognition from the judiciary. Born and raised outside of Boston, Massachusetts she began her legal career in the Northeast before moving to Florida in 2011. She received her Bachelor of Science in Real Estate and Urban Economics from the University of Connecticut School of Business in 2007 and her Juris Doctor from Western New England University School of Law where she graduated with a concentration in Real Estate in 2010.

Mr. Panter is the Managing Partner of Panter, Panter & Sampedro, a Miami-based personal injury law firm that has been serving the community for over 30 years. Board Certified in Civil Trial Law, he has achieved significant verdicts and settlements on behalf of injured individuals in cases involving personal injury, wrongful death, product liability, and medical malpractice. Mr. Panter has argued in many jurisdictions throughout the state including multiple District Courts of Appeal and the Florida Supreme Court. Beyond the courtroom, he is deeply involved in community service—having led multiple legal and civic organizations, lectured for professional associations and schools, and supported causes ranging from scholarships and education to the arts and animal rescue.

Mr. Zappolo is a shareholder with Zappolo Law, P.A. in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, where he focuses his practice in the areas of commercial, civil and complex business litigation. His corporate clients range from mom-and-pop businesses to much larger corporations, all of whom are treated with a distinctive hands-on approach, whether the forum is state, federal or international court. He is a regular speaker at legal education events, focusing on trial advocacy. Mr. Zappolo is a member of the Palm Beach County Bar Association and an Emeritus Member of the Craig S. Bernard Inn of Court, LIV (Master of the Bench and former Pupilage Leader). He earned his B.S. degree from Florida State University; his M.S. degree, with honors, from Florida State University; and his J.D. degree, with honors, from St. Thomas University School of Law.

Ms. Ward specializes in insurance defense. With over a decade of experience, she has developed expertise in personal injury, employment law, domestic relations, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), and comprehensive trial preparation. In her current role, Ms. Ward is responsible for document drafting, case management, and conducting legal research. Throughout her career, she has worked on complex matters, including ERISA long-term disability cases and intricate personal injury claims. Ms. Ward is certified in Westlaw and LexisNexis, enhancing her legal research capabilities and ensuring the precision and efficiency of her work. Additionally, she is committed to mentoring and training the next generation of paralegals, sharing her extensive knowledge and fostering professional growth. Outside of her legal career, Ms. Ward is an avid barrel racer, demonstrating the same dedication and competitive drive she brings to her professional endeavors. She is deeply motivated by the continuous opportunities for growth and learning within the dynamic field of law.

Ms. Bosworth has been with the firm since 2014, and has been a partner since 2020. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School in 2012. She specializes in plaintiff’s personal injury work, and has litigation experience in complex medical malpractice and products liability cases, as well as premises liability and motor vehicle accidents. She’s been recognized as a Top Trial Lawyer under 40, an Up and Coming Lawyer by the Wisconsin Law Journal, and a Super Lawyer Rising star since 2019. She was also honored with the prestigious designation of Wisconsin Law Foundation Fellow in 2023. She helped co-found Women Lawyers of the North (a local bar associated dedicated to supporting and uplifting women lawyers), where she currently serves on the board. She also serves on the board of the Wisconsin Association for Justice (a group of plaintiffs lawyers dedicated to securing justice and fair trials for the injured.)

Ms. Campbell is recognized as a top-rated personal injury and civil litigation attorney. She prides herself on delivering exceptional results for her clients. She is hired by other law firms to assist with complex cases. She has a deep understanding of the law, is able to navigate complex claims, and works with her clients within all points of the legal system; from pre-suit to verdict, and if necessary, up through the Supreme Court. Ms. Campbell has been listed as a Wisconsin Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2019-2024.

Mr. Edwards is a civil litigation attorney with considerable experience litigating employment, construction and business disputes in state and federal court. Mr. Edwards has extensive experience managing electronic discovery in complex cases and a unique academic background that includes eighteen years of experience as an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Wisconsin Law School, where he has taught Civil Procedure, Evidence and Pretrial Advocacy. Mr. Edwards has been regularly selected by his peers as one of Wisconsin’s best lawyers (Super Lawyers) and he has been acknowledged for many years as one of the Best Lawyers in America. He is a past member of the Wisconsin Board of Bar Examiners and District 9 Professional Responsibility in Dane County, Wisconsin. Tim is licensed in Wisconsin, and Florida.

Mr. Hirschhorn is considered one of America’s most prominent criminal defense trial attorneys. He has been named to Best Lawyers in America since its first edition 38 years ago. Mr. Hirschhorn focuses his practice on the defense of white collar, criminal and civil matters. He received his B.A. degree from the University of Connecticut and his J.D. degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Law. Mr. Hirschhorn is a fellow of the American Board of Criminal Lawyers (President 2003), a past president of the Wisconsin Bar Non-Resident Lawyer Division, a life fellow of the Wisconsin Law Foundation, served as a board member on the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and for three years on The State Bar of Wisconsin Board of Governors. He is also a fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and the Litigation Counsel of America. Mr. Hirschhorn is a member of the Miami-Dade County Bar Association, the First Amendment Lawyers Association (a founder and past president) and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is admitted to The Florida Bar, The State Bar of Wisconsin, U.S. Supreme Court, and all Federal Courts of Appeal except the District of Columbia. Mr. Hirschhorn has been admitted pro hac vice to 39 U.S District Courts in addition to practicing in all Federal Courts in Wisconsin and Florida. He has also handled matters in 34 different States’ Courts. Mr. Hirschhorn has also provided advice and counsel to US and non-US citizens and lawyers in many foreign countries throughout his career.

George S. Peek is a shareholder in Crivello Carlson, S.C. Mr. Peek devotes a significant portion of his practice to providing business, real estate and trust and estate services. He counsels both for-profit and not-for-profit businesses to arrive at organization, succession and reorganization solutions, including general business related advice. Since 2007, Mr. Peek has also served as an adjunct professor at Carthage College with the Paralegal Certification Program offered through its Department of Graduate and Professional Studies. His private practice experience includes matters involving contracting, corporate governance and risk management and is premised on gaining an understanding of his clients’ financial and non-financial goals. Mr. Peek represents buyers and sellers in all phases of residential and commercial real estate transactions, including the structuring and closing of sales/acquisitions, the drafting and negotiation of leases and assisting with construction/zoning/land use issues. He assists clients in a broad range of estate planning and administration services, including estate administration, will and trust instruments and guardianships/conservatorships; and, he lectures extensively in this area. Mr. Peek has litigated several complex estate planning issues. He also assists clients with issues arising in creditor/debtor, employment and family law contexts. He is presently serving his third appointed term as a panel arbitrator with the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Panel of Fee Arbitrators.

Ms. Cornett is a partner at the forensic engineering consulting firm Ward Cornett & Associates. She has over 20 years’ experience in the world of construction and engineering forensics, representing contractors in disputes related to contract negotiation, job site injury, defect allegations, building envelope consulting, extra-work claims, default termination, delay claims, forensic cost accounting, failure analysis, among other construction and engineering related claims. In addition to construction and engineering related disputes, Ms. Cornett also acts as an Owner’s Representative for best practices in code compliance, premises-liability exposure, and OSHA and job site safety standards compliance. She is also active in performing property condition assessments and safety audits. Ms. Cornett completed a joint Bachelors (B.S.E.) and Masters in Construction and Structural Engineering (M.S.E.) at Arizona State University in the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. with emphasis on Structures and Strength of Materials. She will sit for her Professional Engineering fundamental exams in 2024. Ms. Cornett holds an Arizona KB-2 Dual General Contractor license and maintains safety certifications with both the National Safety Council and OSHA. She sits on several boards in the community: (1) the Arizona Board of Technical Registration (AZBTR); (2) the Arizona State University Engineering Department Academic Integrity Board; (3) the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Committee on Forensic Engineering Standards, (4) the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Committee on Forensic Engineering Standards, Forensic Reporting and Forensic Investigations, (5) The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), and (6) The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) Arizona Chapter. She is also a certified fire and explosion investigator (CFEI), certified cost estimator, and NRMCA certified concrete plant and fleet inspector. Most recently, Ms. Cornett was invited to participate in the ASCE 11-28 Structural Condition Assessment committee, which will be adopted in the International Building Code. She also instructs as adjunct faculty at both the Arizona State University Department of Engineering and University of Washington, Seattle. Ms. Cornett regularly presents at construction, safety, and engineering conferences throughout the United States. When not speaking or teaching, she provides expert witness and forensic consulting services.

Rao Konidena founder of Rakon Energy LLC, Minneapolis, MN  
Mr. Konidena is passionate about connecting clients to cost-effective solutions in energy consulting, storage, distributed energy resources, and electricity policy. With his expertise in electricity policymaking and U.S. energy markets, he likes helping solar and storage developers and consumer and environmental advocate clients. Most recently, Mr. Konidena was with Midcontinent ISO (MISO) as Principal Advisor for Policy Studies, working on energy storage and distributed energy resources. At MISO, he worked in management and non-management roles around resource adequacy, economic planning, business management, and policy functions.Mr. Konidena is on the Board of Ever Green Energy, a district heating and cooling company and Minnesota Solar Energy Industries Association (MnSEIA). 

Mr. McDonald has 48 years of experience in the electric utility transmission and distribution industry. He received his B.S.E.E. and M.S.E.E. (Power Engineering) degrees from Purdue University, and an M.B.A. (Finance) degree from the University of California-Berkeley. Mr. McDonald is a Life Fellow of IEEE (member for 51 years), member of IEEE-HKN (inducted 51 years ago), and was awarded the IEEE Millennium Medal, the IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) Excellence in Power Distribution Engineering Award, the IEEE PES Substations Committee Distinguished Service Award, the IEEE PES Meritorious Service Award, the 2016 CIGRE Distinguished Member Award, the 2016 CIGRE USNC Attwood Associate Award, the 2021 CIGRE Honorary Member Award and the Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative (SECC) Lifetime Achievement Award. He is Past President of the IEEE PES, the VP for Technical Activities for the US National Committee (USNC) of CIGRE, the Past Chair of the IEEE PES Substations Committee, the IEEE Division VII Past Director, and a member of the National Academy of Engineering. Mr. McDonald was on the Board of Governors of the IEEE-SA (Standards Association), is an IEEE Foundation Director and Chair of its 50th Anniversary Celebration Committee and is a Founding Board Member and Treasurer of the SECC. He received the 2009 Purdue University Outstanding Electrical and Computer Engineer Award and will receive the 2023 Purdue University Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award. Mr. McDonald teaches a Smart Grid course at the Georgia Institute of Technology, a Smart Grid course for GE, and Smart Grid courses for various IEEE PES local chapters as an IEEE PES Distinguished Lecturer (since 1999). He has published one hundred fifty papers and articles, has co-authored five books and has one US patent. 

Senior Counsel of Norton Rose Fulbright, New York office
Anastasia Slivker focuses her practice on domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, growth equity and other corporate matters. She advises investment companies, operating businesses and other corporate entities on structuring, strategy and corporate governance issues throughout the life cycle of their business. Ms. Slivker has experience in the energy, renewables, hospitality, consumer goods, retail, healthcare, technology, education, mining, business services and gaming sectors.

Founder and Managing Partner of SB Law, PLLC, Washington, DC
Regina Y. Speed-Bost advises a wide range of clients and market participants in the Energy & Natural Resources sector including renewable energy companies, electric utilities, natural gas companies, and local distribution companies on a variety of matters related to energy administrative and regulatory law. Her previous experience working for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) gives her a unique ability to communicate between business interests, regulators, and engineers. Ms. Speed-Bost understands business objectives and translates that knowledge into results for her clients. She has a thorough understanding of the role the energy sector plays in the health of the overall economy, and she applies that fundamental knowledge to her practice. Ms. Speed-Bost works on cases of first impression throughout the energy industry, including landmark rate and tariff cases, enforcement and compliance matters, administrative litigation, as well as policy matters and appellate cases.  She serves as a professional lecturer in law at the George Washington University Law School, where she teaches energy law and regulation.

Mr. Vartanian has over 25 years of experience deploying advanced grid technologies, performing electric system studies, and contributing to technical standards development. Mr. Vartanian was most recently a Sr. Technical Advisor at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. At PNNL his work supported R&D to improve the reliability and integration of grid-connected energy storage systems. He has also worked previously for Mitsubishi Electric, DNV KEMA, A123 Systems, Enron, the California Energy Commission, and Southern California Edison. During his 15 years at Southern California Edison Mr. Vartanian’s activities spanned traditional T&D planning through utility R&D. He is a currently Secretary of the IEEE P1547.4 working group revising the Guide for Interconnection of Intentional Islands, and is vice-chair of the IEEE Energy Storage Collaboration Team. Mr. Vartanian received his BSEE from Cal Poly Pomona and his MSEE from USC. Mr. Vartanian is a licensed professional electrical engineer and a senior member of the IEEE.

Ms. Eierman is an environmental horticulturist and ecological landscape designer specializing in native plants. Based in New York, Ms. Eierman teaches at the New York Botanical Garden, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, The Native Plant Center, Rutgers Home Gardeners School, and several other institutions. She is an active speaker nationwide on many ecological landscape topics, presenting for industry conferences, “green events,” Master Gardener groups, garden clubs, nature centers, Audubon Society chapters, beekeeping groups, and other organizations interested in environmental improvements. Ms. Eierman also provides horticultural consulting and landscape design to homeowners and commercial clients. In addition to being a certified horticulturist through the American Society for Horticultural Science, she is an Accredited Organic Landcare Professional, a Steering Committee member of The Native Plant Center, and a member of The Ecological Landscape Alliance and Garden Communicators International. Ms. Eierman is the author of the new book, The Pollinator Victory Garden: Win the War on Pollinator Decline with Ecological Gardening.

Dr. Hayes holds BS and MS degrees in Civil Engineering from Mississippi State University and a PhD in Civil Engineering from Colorado State University with an emphasis in Environmental Engineering and Water Resources Planning and Management. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Nevada, a Diplomate of the American Academy of Environmental Engineers, Fellow Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, on the Board of Directors of the Western Dredging Association, and editor of the Journal of Dredging. Dr. Hayes’ research interests are environmental impacts associated with dredging and sediment placement, particularly contaminated sediment management, wetland restoration, systems applications in water resources management, and water quality issues. He has over 200 journal, conference, and project publications and holds multiple patents. Dr. Hayes has extensive consulting experience, especially on large, contaminated sediment sites. He has testified as an expert witness for many and worked as an expert consultant to the US Environmental Protection Agency, US Department of Justice, US Army Corps of Engineers, multiple state agencies, and numerous private industries. Dr. Hayes has served on numerous national-level committees and panels for the National Science Foundation, US Environmental Protection Agency, US Army Corps of Engineers, US National Resources Conservation Service, and the National Academy of Engineering. He has also organized numerous national and international conferences and workshops. Dr. Hayes has extensive undergraduate and graduate level teaching experience. He has also taught many short courses on dredging, sediment management, and contaminated sediment site remediation.

Ms. Warner holds a Master of Science in Architectural Engineering and is a Certified Access Specialist Professional by the state of California, as well as a National Accessibility Professional Certification for the Built Environment. She recently retired after over 30 years of service with the City of San Diego, including 25 years dedicated to accessible design. She brings extensive knowledge and understanding of accessibility laws, codes, and regulations. She collaborated with various city departments, including Park and Recreation Engineering and Capital projects, Transportation, and Mobility, overseeing the Citywide ADA compliance program, and managing transition plans.  

Ms. Warner played a key role in the development of accessibility requirements for Park Design, Street Design, Complete Streets, and Curb Ramp Design Guidelines. Additionally, she integrated code changes and provided training to ensure compliance with accessibility regulations. Ms. Warner’s qualifications and experience highlight her expertise in accessible design. Beyond her previous role, she serves on the board of the California Certified Access Specialists Institute (CASI), where she helps coordinate the education program. She is also actively involved with the Regional Transportation Board and has presented at national conferences, sharing her insights on accessibility.

Mr. Adams is CEO of 1UP Aerial Drone Service, which sells drones and sensors, and provides expert consultation & aerial services to a range of industries, including engineering, commercial real estate, land development, construction, insurance, forensic science, & surveying. Mr. Adams is an FAA Part 107 certified pilot, and a tenured information technology and cloud industry veteran who has spent more than 25 years in the high-tech industry: the last 7 in UAS, AI, and machine learning.

Mr. Royle-Grimes has been at the forefront of applying drone technology in industries such as petroleum and power distribution since 2017. He previously developed a youth drone program focused on preparing students and staff for FAA Part 107 certification. Mr. Royle-Grimes also publishes a blog on industrial drone applications, highlighting how drones can save time, reduce costs, and improve safety in engineering and construction environments. Learn more at elevationuas.com.

Mr. Wassam is the Founder and Chief Drone Pilot of Aerial Ops Drone Services and a Part 107 FAA Certified Pilot with more than 25 years of experience in professional photography, video production, and visual documentation. He specializes in delivering accurate, mission-specific aerial data and high-impact imagery for commercial construction, infrastructure, quarry, and corporate projects. Mr. Wassam combines advanced UAS operations, including progress documentation, mapping, 2D orthomosaics, 3D modeling, and site analysis, with professional-grade software to produce actionable data—not just visuals. His approach is grounded in a strong understanding of jobsite workflows, safety considerations, and decision-making requirements for project managers and engineers. In addition to his drone expertise, Mr. Wassam brings a unique technical perspective from an extensive background as a decorative artist and specialty contractor, working closely with architects, designers, and top building contractors on residential and commercial projects. This hands-on construction experience allows him to communicate effectively with field teams and deliver aerial products that align with real-world construction needs. By integrating technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and visual clarity, he helps clients reduce risk, improve efficiency, and gain better insight into their projects through aerial intelligence.

Mr. Adams is CEO of 1UP Aerial Drone Service, which sells drones and sensors, and provides expert consultation & aerial services to a range of industries, including engineering, commercial real estate, land development, construction, insurance, forensic science, & surveying. Mr. Adams is an FAA Part 107 certified pilot, and a tenured information technology and cloud industry veteran who has spent more than 25 years in the high-tech industry: the last 7 in UAS, AI, and machine learning.

Mr. Adams is CEO of 1UP Aerial Drone Service, which sells drones and sensors, and provides expert consultation & aerial services to a range of industries, including engineering, commercial real estate, land development, construction, insurance, forensic science, & surveying. Mr. Adams is an FAA Part 107 certified pilot, and a tenured information technology and cloud industry veteran who has spent more than 25 years in the high-tech industry: the last 7 in UAS, AI, and machine learning.

Mr. Frondorf owns and operates Cincinnati-based DG Frondorf and Associates LLC, a construction cost estimating consulting firm. He is a member of Consulting Estimator’s Round Table (CERT), AACE, and the American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE). He has 25 years of service as a construction estimator, and has presented several seminars on estimating practices and ethical bidding topics to trade associations and at industry events. Mr. Frondorf is also a past instructor of construction estimating at the University of Cincinnati and has guest lectured there and at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. He has also written several articles on estimating related topics in Estimating Today and Design Cost Data magazines.

Mr. Kent is in his 40th year with Schneider Geomatics in Indianapolis – having transitioned to part-time status in 2020. He also provides training, consulting and expert witness services as manager and owner of Meridian Land Consulting, LLC. He served as chair of the Joint ALTA/NSPS Committee responsible for the ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey standards from 1995 to 2021. He also served on the Indiana State Board of Registration for Professional Surveyors from 2004-2025 and is a past-president of both ACSM and the Indiana Society of Professional Land Surveyors. Mr. Kent has presented programs on boundary law, easements and rights of way, surveying standards and practice, and leadership multiple times in all 50 states.

Mr. Kent is in his 40th year with Schneider Geomatics in Indianapolis – having transitioned to part-time status in 2020. He also provides training, consulting and expert witness services as manager and owner of Meridian Land Consulting, LLC. He served as chair of the Joint ALTA/NSPS Committee responsible for the ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey standards from 1995 to 2021. He also served on the Indiana State Board of Registration for Professional Surveyors from 2004-2025 and is a past-president of both ACSM and the Indiana Society of Professional Land Surveyors. Mr. Kent has presented programs on boundary law, easements and rights of way, surveying standards and practice, and leadership multiple times in all 50 states.

Mr. Giordanengo is the founder and principal restoration ecologist of AloTerra Restoration Services. He has 33 years of professional and academic experience in ecology, ecological restoration, business, and economics; 23 years of natural resource project management experience; 10 years of natural resource research experience; over 200 publications, oral presentations, articles and technical papers. He has founded and managed several non-profit organizations, and facilitated several complex stakeholder engagement processes with federal, state, local, non-profit, and private entities. Mr. Giordanengo earned his M.S. degree in Rangeland Ecosystem Science from Colorado State University and his B.S. degree from San Diego State University.