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TCAPWA Executive By Ken Donaldson
Committee
The Past Year
tennessee.apwa.net and the Future
PRESIDENT: Ken Donaldson My time is almost up as your TCAPWA president. It
Director of Public Works, Columbia has been a wonderful year working with and whenever
kdonaldson@columbiatn.com possible visiting with you.
(931) 388-8650
PRESIDENT ELECT: Rodney Keeton I want to thank all the members and especially the
General Manager, Chattanooga Stringfellow Chapter Officers and Branch Directors. You have given
rodney@stringfellow.bz me appreciated support and encouragement during
(423) 544-3408 the past year. The Public Works field is dynamic and
VICE-PRESIDENT: Manny Belen therefore challenging. This organization proves that
Deputy City Engineer, Memphis with positive collaboration of many, many challenges
mannybelen@memphistn.gov can be met.
(901) 636-7129
SECRETARY: Sharon Rollins TENNESSEE MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
Consulting Program Manager, MTAS The year started with a noteworthy event at the TML conference in Nashville. Our
sharon.rollins@tennessee.edu
(865) 974-0411 Murphy Snoderly winner for this year was Dennis “Buck” Saunders of Chattanooga.
TREASURER: Kenny Wiggins This dedicated employee has worked for the City of Chattanooga for more than 50
Public Works Director, Alcoa years. Saunders began his career with the city in 1964 after military service in Vietnam.
kwiggins@cityofalcoa-tn.gov His fellow employees say he continually inspires them, and his work ethic motivates
(865) 380-4800 everyone around him. What an example for the Public Works community!
WEST DIR: John Fox
Operations Assistant, Collierville The TCAPWA speaker at the TML conference was Brian Tibbs of Moody Nolan
jfox@ci.collierville.tn.us Architecture. He discussed the Nashville Convention Center and its Green Roof. Part of
(901) 457-2800 the discussion centered on the complexity of the project, and the remainder highlighted
MIDDLE DIR: Guy Patterson our focus on how our projects can be environmentally responsible.
Director of Public Services, Goodlettsville
gpatterson@cityofgoodlettsville.org YOUTHFUL FUTURE
(615) 859-2740 One of the goals that I set was to reach out to students in local universities across the
UPPER CUMBERLAND DIR: Tracy Meggs
Civil Engineer, Cookeville State. Some of the goals were to:
tmeggs@cookeville-tn.org • Sponsor an event at your local university to encourage careers in Public Works
(931) 520-5282 • Encourage student meeting attendance at the branch level
UPPER EAST DIR: Ryan McReynolds • Offer student memberships in APWA
Public Works Director, Kingsport
ryanmcreynolds@kingsporttn.gov Many of the branches held activities, and I hope that they will bear positive results.
(423) 229-9470 Speaking of positive results, the Young Professionals in our chapter have taken off
LOWER EAST DIR: Justin Holland and are alive with activities. They are especially active in the Chattanooga area thanks
Deputy Administrator of PW, Chattanooga to the efforts of Justin Holland’s leadership. To get a sample of them, go to our Chapter
holland_j@chattanooga.gov website and look them up.
(423) 643-6010
COUNCIL OF CHAPTERS: Calvin D. Clifton CONFERENCES
Mattern and Craig, Inc. Recently we were in Chattanooga for our fall conference and show, which was well
cdclifton@matternandcraig.com
(423) 245-4970, cell (423) 431-9114 organized and very educational thanks to the efforts of our conference committee
PAST PRESIDENT: Ronnie Hammonds under the leadership of Mike Flatt. I would also like to commend David Brace for the
Streets & Sanitation Mgr., Kingsport educational sessions, and Mark Miller for keeping everything organized.
ronniehammonds@kingsporttn.gov
(423) 229-9397 TENNESSEE PUBLIC WORKS INSTITUTE
CHAPTER ADMINISTRATOR: Mark Miller We are primarily an educational organization and TPWI has been the main outlet for
Public Works Director, Pigeon Forge
mmiller@cityofpigeonforge.com educating our members. Subjects range from supervision to inspections, but all of the
(865) 429-7312 classes are developed to enhance the knowledge and careers of the participants. John
TPW PUBLISHER: Klair Kimmey Calvert has done a great job coordinating TPWI classes. We cannot say “thank you”
P.O. Box 52503, Knoxville, TN 37950 enough to John.
klair@tnpublicworks.com
(865) 288-0815 THE FUTURE
When we talk about retooling for the future, we often center this discussion on an
industry that has become obsolete, therefore its workers have become obsolete. Another
way of looking at retooling is that workers continually keep up with the latest trends
and training by retooling; therefore they stay current or ahead of the curve.
Although fundamentally the same, our workplaces are constantly changing.
Technology continually moves the boundaries and changes our jobs whether we want
to or not. We are either staying ahead of the curve, or we are becoming obsolete. In
Continued on page 28
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Committee
The Past Year
tennessee.apwa.net and the Future
PRESIDENT: Ken Donaldson My time is almost up as your TCAPWA president. It
Director of Public Works, Columbia has been a wonderful year working with and whenever
kdonaldson@columbiatn.com possible visiting with you.
(931) 388-8650
PRESIDENT ELECT: Rodney Keeton I want to thank all the members and especially the
General Manager, Chattanooga Stringfellow Chapter Officers and Branch Directors. You have given
rodney@stringfellow.bz me appreciated support and encouragement during
(423) 544-3408 the past year. The Public Works field is dynamic and
VICE-PRESIDENT: Manny Belen therefore challenging. This organization proves that
Deputy City Engineer, Memphis with positive collaboration of many, many challenges
mannybelen@memphistn.gov can be met.
(901) 636-7129
SECRETARY: Sharon Rollins TENNESSEE MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
Consulting Program Manager, MTAS The year started with a noteworthy event at the TML conference in Nashville. Our
sharon.rollins@tennessee.edu
(865) 974-0411 Murphy Snoderly winner for this year was Dennis “Buck” Saunders of Chattanooga.
TREASURER: Kenny Wiggins This dedicated employee has worked for the City of Chattanooga for more than 50
Public Works Director, Alcoa years. Saunders began his career with the city in 1964 after military service in Vietnam.
kwiggins@cityofalcoa-tn.gov His fellow employees say he continually inspires them, and his work ethic motivates
(865) 380-4800 everyone around him. What an example for the Public Works community!
WEST DIR: John Fox
Operations Assistant, Collierville The TCAPWA speaker at the TML conference was Brian Tibbs of Moody Nolan
jfox@ci.collierville.tn.us Architecture. He discussed the Nashville Convention Center and its Green Roof. Part of
(901) 457-2800 the discussion centered on the complexity of the project, and the remainder highlighted
MIDDLE DIR: Guy Patterson our focus on how our projects can be environmentally responsible.
Director of Public Services, Goodlettsville
gpatterson@cityofgoodlettsville.org YOUTHFUL FUTURE
(615) 859-2740 One of the goals that I set was to reach out to students in local universities across the
UPPER CUMBERLAND DIR: Tracy Meggs
Civil Engineer, Cookeville State. Some of the goals were to:
tmeggs@cookeville-tn.org • Sponsor an event at your local university to encourage careers in Public Works
(931) 520-5282 • Encourage student meeting attendance at the branch level
UPPER EAST DIR: Ryan McReynolds • Offer student memberships in APWA
Public Works Director, Kingsport
ryanmcreynolds@kingsporttn.gov Many of the branches held activities, and I hope that they will bear positive results.
(423) 229-9470 Speaking of positive results, the Young Professionals in our chapter have taken off
LOWER EAST DIR: Justin Holland and are alive with activities. They are especially active in the Chattanooga area thanks
Deputy Administrator of PW, Chattanooga to the efforts of Justin Holland’s leadership. To get a sample of them, go to our Chapter
holland_j@chattanooga.gov website and look them up.
(423) 643-6010
COUNCIL OF CHAPTERS: Calvin D. Clifton CONFERENCES
Mattern and Craig, Inc. Recently we were in Chattanooga for our fall conference and show, which was well
cdclifton@matternandcraig.com
(423) 245-4970, cell (423) 431-9114 organized and very educational thanks to the efforts of our conference committee
PAST PRESIDENT: Ronnie Hammonds under the leadership of Mike Flatt. I would also like to commend David Brace for the
Streets & Sanitation Mgr., Kingsport educational sessions, and Mark Miller for keeping everything organized.
ronniehammonds@kingsporttn.gov
(423) 229-9397 TENNESSEE PUBLIC WORKS INSTITUTE
CHAPTER ADMINISTRATOR: Mark Miller We are primarily an educational organization and TPWI has been the main outlet for
Public Works Director, Pigeon Forge
mmiller@cityofpigeonforge.com educating our members. Subjects range from supervision to inspections, but all of the
(865) 429-7312 classes are developed to enhance the knowledge and careers of the participants. John
TPW PUBLISHER: Klair Kimmey Calvert has done a great job coordinating TPWI classes. We cannot say “thank you”
P.O. Box 52503, Knoxville, TN 37950 enough to John.
klair@tnpublicworks.com
(865) 288-0815 THE FUTURE
When we talk about retooling for the future, we often center this discussion on an
industry that has become obsolete, therefore its workers have become obsolete. Another
way of looking at retooling is that workers continually keep up with the latest trends
and training by retooling; therefore they stay current or ahead of the curve.
Although fundamentally the same, our workplaces are constantly changing.
Technology continually moves the boundaries and changes our jobs whether we want
to or not. We are either staying ahead of the curve, or we are becoming obsolete. In
Continued on page 28
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