Policy Forums 

America Road and Transportation Builders Association - 2023 Federal Issues Program & TCC Fly-In, May 15-16, 2023, at the Renaissance Hotel, Washington, DC (Photo by Liz Roll for Max Taylor Photography).
Construction

Focuses on issues such as risk allocation, environmental regulations, and Buy America requirements.

Co-Chairs:
Al Hoffman, Road-Con
Ananth Prasad, Florida Transportation Builders’ Association
Mike Mangione, HNTB

Staff Liaison: Rich Juliano

Innovation & Technology

Covers such areas as digital construction, artificial intelligence, technology, and innovations in design, materials and construction.

Co-Chairs:
Cyndee Hoagland, Trimble
Dustin Olson, WW Clyde
Will Sharp, HDR

Staff Liaison: Allison Klein

Safety

Reviews and recommends policies, best practices, training and education to improve the safety and health of workers and motorists.

Co-Chairs:
Laura Huizinga, Lindsay Transportation Solutions
Bernie Arseneau, HDR
Michael P. Higgins, Concrete General, Inc.

Staff Liaison: Brad Sant

 

Councils

ILDC
Industry Leader Development Council (ILDC)

Provides a home for graduates of our Industry Leader Development Program (ILDP) to continue their engagement in the association's policy development, member recruitment and grassroots activities.

Chair: Ben Lehr, Chen Moore and Associates

Staff Liaison: Allison Klein

 

 

Surface Transportation Advisory Council

Studies, coordinates and proposes modifications to existing association surface transportation policy as warranted by new federal laws and evolving industry priorities.


Chair: Jeff Nelson, David Nelson Construction Co.

Staff Liaison: Lauren Schapker

Women Leaders in Transportation Design & Construction Council

Promotes leadership and career advancement for female professionals through networking, mentoring, recognition and educational activities.

Chair: Susan Martinovich, HNTB

Staff Liaison: Allison Klein

Workforce Development Council

Serves as a platform for members and state chapters across the country to share information and best practices in recruitment, retention, training, creating a safe and healthy work environment.

Co-Chairs: Nick DiBartolo (Rogers Group) and Jorge Quezada (Granite Construction)

Staff Liaison: Carolyn Kramer Simons