Want to get involved and give back to the public works community? Join one of the Chapter Committees! Review the list below and contact the Committee Chairs or Board Liaisons to join. Click the committee name to find more information about the committee.
APWA Oregon Committee Central
Awards
Nominates candidates for various APWA National and Oregon Chapter awards; assists in the preparation of the PACE application.
| Co-Chair: | Jennifer Garbely, 503-786-7534, garbelyj@milwaukieoregon.gov | |
| Co-Chair: | Sheila Sahu, 503-681-3614, SahuS@CleanWaterServices.org | |
| Board Liaison: | Ryan Webb, Ryan.Webb@grandronde.org |
Conferences
Plans and coordinates with Cameo Management Solutions and conference planning committee.
| Contact: | Cameo Management Solutions, cameomag@gmail.com | |
| Board Liaison: | Ryan Webb, Ryan.Webb@grandronde.org | |
| Spring Conference April 1-4, 2024 Seaside Convention Center in Seaside, OR |
Fall Conference October 15-18, 2024 Wildhorse Casino in Pendleton, OR |
Communications
Plans and shares information about public works services and serves as a resource for issues and training related to public information and involvement; provides Chapter publicity, including newsletter and web site; promotes access to APWA National and Chapter information services and opportunities for involvement via the internet.
| Chair: | Vacant • Please contact the Board Liaison if interested! | |
| Board Liaison: | Chase Welborn, chase.welborn@3j-consulting.com |
Education
Arranges educational courses each year for our members and their employees. Organizes Technical Sessions for Chapter Conferences.
| Chair: | Jenifer Willer, 541-682-6036, JWiller@eugene-or.gov | |
| Board Liaison: | Mark Willrett, 541-883-5364, willrett@ci.klamath-falls.or.us |
Emergency Management
Promotes awareness and coordination between public works and emergency management groups.
| Chair: | Preston Langeliers, Preston.Langeliers@newbergoregon.gov | |
| Board Liaison: | Krey Younger, 503-616-9419, krey@centralgeotech.com |
Leadership & Management
Promotes and encourages development of leadership qualities for the public works community. Encourages diversity.
| Chair: | Jason Rice, 503-387-7300, jrice@wsc-inc.com | |
| Board Liaison: | Leslie Finnigan, 503-399-8002, lfinnigan@ufsrw.com |
Membership
Tracks Chapter membership, provides membership information to prospective members, works to maintain and increase membership.
| Chair: | Vacant • Please contact the Board Liaison if interested! | |
| Board Liaison: | Leslie Finnigan, 503-603-6658, lfinnigan@ufsrw.com |
Public Works Luncheons
Organizes luncheons with speakers in Portland, Eugene and other locations.
| Chair: | Eric Germundson, egermundson@kittelson.com | |
| Board Liaison: | Maureen White, Maureen.White@deainc.com |
Scholastic
Advertises Chapter Foundation scholarships to universities and Chapter members; selects and tracks recipients.
| Co-Chair: | Caleb Cox, 503-535-7453, ccox@kittelson.com | |
| Co-Chair: | Todd Watkins, 503-846-7650, Todd_Watkins@co.washington.or.us | |
| Board Liaison: | Tim Blackwood, tim@pali-consulting.com | |
| Board Liaison: | Ashley Cantlon, ashley.cantlon@greshamoregon.gov |
Works with the Oregon Department of Transportation to produce and update public works construction specifications.
| Chair: | Fred Wismer, fwismer@kittelson.com | |
| Board Liaison: | Krey Younger, 503-616-9419, krey@centralgeotech.com |
Street Maintenance and Collection Systems Schools
Coordinates Street Maintenance and Collections Systems Schools. Schools are held two times per year.
| Collections Chair: | Lloyd (Fuji) Ngariki, LNgariki@eugene-or.gov | |
| Streets Chair: | Rebekah Jacobson, Rebekah.a.jacobson@odot.state.or.us | |
| Board Liaison: | Ryan Webb, Ryan.Webb@grandronde.org |
Sustainability
Inform, educate and support Chapter members in implementation of sustainable design, construction, management and operation of public works.
| Chair: | Allison Pyrch, 360-816-7398, allison.pyrch@stantec.com | |
| Board Liaison: | Maureen White, Maureen.White@deainc.com |
Technology
Shares technical knowledge with Chapter members about advancements in technology.
| Chair: | Andy Sheehan, 503-570-1555, sheehan@ci.wilsonville.or.us | |
| Board Liaison: | Mark Willrett, 541-883-5364, willrett@ci.klamath-falls.or.us |
Transportation
Provides a liaison to National APWA Committee, shares information with Chapter members on transportation design, construction and maintenance.
| Co-Chair: | Darren Hippenstiel, 503-535-7488, dhippenstiel@kittelson.com | |
| Co-Chair: | Mike McCarthy, 503-691-3674, mmccarthy@tualatin.gov | |
| Board Liaison: | Nick Polenske, 503-535-7407, npolenske@kittelson.com |
Utility & Public ROW
Chapter liaison to Oregon Utilities Coordination Council and Oregon Utility Notification Center Board of Directors.
| Chair: | Dante Posadas, dposadas@orcity.org | |
| Board Liaison: | Ryan Webb, Ryan.Webb@grandronde.org |
Water Resources
Provides resource lists, technical and regulatory information, provides a point of contact for National APWA to comment on potential water resource legislation/regulation.
| Co-Chair: | Cedomir Jesic, 503-535-7507, cjesic@kittelson.com | |
| Co-Chair: | Tammi Connelly, 971-435-0167, tconnolly@beavertonoregon.gov | |
| Board Liaison: | Ashley Cantlon, 503-618-2579, Ashley.cantlon@greshamoregon.gov |
Young Professionals
Provide opportunities for young professionals and students to develop and maintain connections, as well as to enhance their professional development and success within the Association and the Public Works Industry.
| Co-Chair: | Alyssa Loveday, aloveday@kittelson.com | |
| Co-Chair: | Brittney Weinberg, Brittney.Weinberg@3j-consulting.com | |
| Board Liaison: | Nicholas Polenske, 503-535-7407, npolenske@kittelson.com |
National APWA Committees
| Public Works Project of the Year Award Committee and the Certification Commission and the Water Resources Management Committee | Shannon Williams |
| Certified Public Fleet Professional Council | Keith Nicolson |
| International Affairs Committee and Water Resources Technical Knowledge Team | Doug Singer |
| FHWA Pavement Preservation Expert Task Group | Katie Marwitz |