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TCAPWA Executive By Michael A. Flatt, PE, Conference Committee Chairman
Committee
2015 Annual Conference
tennessee.apwa.net Chattanooga, Tennessee
PRESIDENT: Ken Donaldson This summer is flying by and in just a few weeks your conference will be taking
Director of Public Works, Columbia place. The conference will be held November 3-5 with registration and sponsorship
kdonaldson@columbiatn.com opportunities on-going, so sign up, and get on board! The registration information
(931) 388-8650 can be found online and in this issue of TPW beginning on page 16. Just as in the
PRESIDENT ELECT: Rodney Keeton past few years, our committee has always endeavored to make this conference and its
General Manager, Chattanooga Stringfellow agenda opportune, unique, and well-suited to meet your needs. With a couple of new
rodney@stringfellow.bz additions listed below, this year’s conference will be no different!
(423) 544-3408
VICE-PRESIDENT: Manny Belen This year we have a couple of new events that may be a great motivation for you to
Deputy City Engineer, Memphis arrive earlier than you may have in previous years. On Tuesday afternoon, if you do
mannybelen@memphistn.gov not wish to play in the golf outing at Mocassin Bend, you can join the group taking the
(901) 636-7129 tour of the Komatsu plant, just across the river near downtown. The tour comes highly
SECRETARY: Sharon Rollins recommended by those who have taken it before. We hope that you enjoy it as well.
Consulting Program Manager, MTAS
sharon.rollins@tennessee.edu I’m very excited to tell you about the engagement of a group of young professionals
(865) 974-0411 (YP’s) from the city of Chattanooga and the energy that they have injected into this
TREASURER: Kenny Wiggins conference with the events they are leading. I eagerly look forward to the opportunity for
Public Works Director, Alcoa all of you to meet this dynamic group. I’m sure that you will be exceptionally impressed,
kwiggins@cityofalcoa-tn.gov just as I am. We are certainly looking to welcome other YP’s from across this great state
(865) 380-4800 into the group. It is exciting to observe them cultivate our industry with their innovative
WEST DIR: John Fox approaches to their careers. Undoubtedly, as we look ahead, our cities, towns and
Operations Assistant, Collierville communities will significantly benefit under their energetic commitment and leadership.
jfox@ci.collierville.tn.us
(901) 457-2800 Our Wednesday morning activity is another reason to arrive on Tuesday. While the
MIDDLE DIR: Guy Patterson rodeo participants are getting in some valuable practice time, we will be doing a service
Director of Public Services, Goodlettsville project organized by the YP’s to help the Orange Grove Center, www.orangegrovecenter.com.
gpatterson@cityofgoodlettsville.org The organization is a great partner with a couple of cities in this branch, helping them
(615) 859-2740 with their recycling programs. Their program is remarkable and our efforts to help them
Upper cumberland Dir: Tracy Meggs are well deserved. Please come out and take advantage of this opportunity.
Civil Engineer, Cookeville
tmeggs@cookeville-tn.org Also the YP have scheduled another event Wednesday after the Host Branch Reception.
(931) 520-5282 They will be taking a tour on the Pints and Pedals, www.pintsandpedalstn.com ending later
Upper EAST Dir: Ryan McReynolds with a gathering at the Flying Squirrel Bar, www.flyingsquirrelbar.com. To be an actual
Public Works Director, Kingsport member of the YP’s you must be 35 and under (according to someone’s rules), however if
ryanmcreynolds@kingsporttn.gov you can reveal that you are young at heart, then everyone is welcome to meet at the Flying
(423) 229-9470 Squirrel and have a enjoyable time together.
LOWER east dir: Justin Holland
Deputy Administrator of PW, Chattanooga Also this year our education committee will roll out an excellent selection of
holland_j@chattanooga.gov educational sessions for you to choose from. I know that it will be difficult for them
(423) 643-6010 to top last year’s menu, but we are getting a big boost and helping hand from the
Council of chapters: Calvin D. Clifton Tennessee Section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers, (TSITE), who will
Mattern and Craig, Inc. be joining us at this year’s conference. TSITE will have a complete track of technical
cdclifton@matternandcraig.com sessions available to everyone. A big welcome and thank you to this outstanding
(423) 245-4970, cell (423) 431-9114 organization for attending the conference. Their addition will make our conference, and
PAST PRESIDENT: Ronnie Hammonds especially our educational sessions, very robust.
Streets & Sanitation Mgr., Kingsport
ronniehammonds@kingsporttn.gov I must also tell you about our Wrap-Up Party Thursday evening at the Riverboat, Pier 2
(423) 229-9397 at The Landing. We are having the Past Presidents’ Reception, Dinner, and a Casino Party.
CHAPTER ADMINISTRATOR: Mark Miller This promises to be an entertaining night that will provide us an exceptional venue for
Public Works Director, Pigeon Forge celebrating a great conference.
mmiller@cityofpigeonforge.com
(865) 429-7312 I strongly encourage you to take advantage of all the benefits this conference has
Tpw publisher: Klair Kimmey to offer. If you should have any questions or require additional information you may
P.O. Box 52503, Knoxville, TN 37950 contact our chapter administrator, Mark Miller by phone at (865) 850-1534 or by email
klair@tnpublicworks.com at markmiller@charter.net.
(865) 288-0815
Thank you for your support, and I hope to see you there!
View online at tnpublicworks.com 5
Committee
2015 Annual Conference
tennessee.apwa.net Chattanooga, Tennessee
PRESIDENT: Ken Donaldson This summer is flying by and in just a few weeks your conference will be taking
Director of Public Works, Columbia place. The conference will be held November 3-5 with registration and sponsorship
kdonaldson@columbiatn.com opportunities on-going, so sign up, and get on board! The registration information
(931) 388-8650 can be found online and in this issue of TPW beginning on page 16. Just as in the
PRESIDENT ELECT: Rodney Keeton past few years, our committee has always endeavored to make this conference and its
General Manager, Chattanooga Stringfellow agenda opportune, unique, and well-suited to meet your needs. With a couple of new
rodney@stringfellow.bz additions listed below, this year’s conference will be no different!
(423) 544-3408
VICE-PRESIDENT: Manny Belen This year we have a couple of new events that may be a great motivation for you to
Deputy City Engineer, Memphis arrive earlier than you may have in previous years. On Tuesday afternoon, if you do
mannybelen@memphistn.gov not wish to play in the golf outing at Mocassin Bend, you can join the group taking the
(901) 636-7129 tour of the Komatsu plant, just across the river near downtown. The tour comes highly
SECRETARY: Sharon Rollins recommended by those who have taken it before. We hope that you enjoy it as well.
Consulting Program Manager, MTAS
sharon.rollins@tennessee.edu I’m very excited to tell you about the engagement of a group of young professionals
(865) 974-0411 (YP’s) from the city of Chattanooga and the energy that they have injected into this
TREASURER: Kenny Wiggins conference with the events they are leading. I eagerly look forward to the opportunity for
Public Works Director, Alcoa all of you to meet this dynamic group. I’m sure that you will be exceptionally impressed,
kwiggins@cityofalcoa-tn.gov just as I am. We are certainly looking to welcome other YP’s from across this great state
(865) 380-4800 into the group. It is exciting to observe them cultivate our industry with their innovative
WEST DIR: John Fox approaches to their careers. Undoubtedly, as we look ahead, our cities, towns and
Operations Assistant, Collierville communities will significantly benefit under their energetic commitment and leadership.
jfox@ci.collierville.tn.us
(901) 457-2800 Our Wednesday morning activity is another reason to arrive on Tuesday. While the
MIDDLE DIR: Guy Patterson rodeo participants are getting in some valuable practice time, we will be doing a service
Director of Public Services, Goodlettsville project organized by the YP’s to help the Orange Grove Center, www.orangegrovecenter.com.
gpatterson@cityofgoodlettsville.org The organization is a great partner with a couple of cities in this branch, helping them
(615) 859-2740 with their recycling programs. Their program is remarkable and our efforts to help them
Upper cumberland Dir: Tracy Meggs are well deserved. Please come out and take advantage of this opportunity.
Civil Engineer, Cookeville
tmeggs@cookeville-tn.org Also the YP have scheduled another event Wednesday after the Host Branch Reception.
(931) 520-5282 They will be taking a tour on the Pints and Pedals, www.pintsandpedalstn.com ending later
Upper EAST Dir: Ryan McReynolds with a gathering at the Flying Squirrel Bar, www.flyingsquirrelbar.com. To be an actual
Public Works Director, Kingsport member of the YP’s you must be 35 and under (according to someone’s rules), however if
ryanmcreynolds@kingsporttn.gov you can reveal that you are young at heart, then everyone is welcome to meet at the Flying
(423) 229-9470 Squirrel and have a enjoyable time together.
LOWER east dir: Justin Holland
Deputy Administrator of PW, Chattanooga Also this year our education committee will roll out an excellent selection of
holland_j@chattanooga.gov educational sessions for you to choose from. I know that it will be difficult for them
(423) 643-6010 to top last year’s menu, but we are getting a big boost and helping hand from the
Council of chapters: Calvin D. Clifton Tennessee Section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers, (TSITE), who will
Mattern and Craig, Inc. be joining us at this year’s conference. TSITE will have a complete track of technical
cdclifton@matternandcraig.com sessions available to everyone. A big welcome and thank you to this outstanding
(423) 245-4970, cell (423) 431-9114 organization for attending the conference. Their addition will make our conference, and
PAST PRESIDENT: Ronnie Hammonds especially our educational sessions, very robust.
Streets & Sanitation Mgr., Kingsport
ronniehammonds@kingsporttn.gov I must also tell you about our Wrap-Up Party Thursday evening at the Riverboat, Pier 2
(423) 229-9397 at The Landing. We are having the Past Presidents’ Reception, Dinner, and a Casino Party.
CHAPTER ADMINISTRATOR: Mark Miller This promises to be an entertaining night that will provide us an exceptional venue for
Public Works Director, Pigeon Forge celebrating a great conference.
mmiller@cityofpigeonforge.com
(865) 429-7312 I strongly encourage you to take advantage of all the benefits this conference has
Tpw publisher: Klair Kimmey to offer. If you should have any questions or require additional information you may
P.O. Box 52503, Knoxville, TN 37950 contact our chapter administrator, Mark Miller by phone at (865) 850-1534 or by email
klair@tnpublicworks.com at markmiller@charter.net.
(865) 288-0815
Thank you for your support, and I hope to see you there!
View online at tnpublicworks.com 5
