2023 Oregon APWA Chapter Committees
| Committee | Function | Chair | Board Liaison |
| Awards | Nominates candidates for various APWA National and Oregon Chapter awards; assists in the preparation of the PACE application. | Jennifer Garbely 503-786-7534 garbelyj@milwaukieoregon.govSheila Sahu 503-681-3614 SahuS@CleanWaterServices.org |
Krey Younger 503-616-9419 krey@centralgeotech.com |
| Conference
Spring Conference Fall Conference |
Seven Feathers Canyonville Plans and coordinates with Cameo Management Solutions and conference planning committees | Tim Blackwood (503) 502-0820 tim@pali-consulting.com |
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| Chapter 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. | Adrienne Lindsey 503-603-6658 adrienne.lindsey@stvinc.com |
Doug Singer 541-682-8460 doug.k.singer@ci.eugene.or.us |
| Education | Arranges educational courses each year for our members and their employees. Organizes Technical Sessions for Chapter Conferences. | Jenifer Willer 541-682-6036 JWiller@eugene-or.gov |
Mark Willrett 541-883-5364 willrett@ci.klamath-falls.or.us |
| Emergency Management | Promotes awareness and coordination between public works and emergency management groups. | Mike Lueck 503-718-2593 Mikel@tigard-or.gov |
Krey Younger 503-616-9419 krey@centralgeotech.com |
| Leadership & Management | Promotes and encourages development of leadership qualities for the public works community. Encourages diversity. | Jason Rice 503-387-7300 jrice@wsc-inc.com |
Leslie Finnigan 503-399-8002 lfinnigan@ufsrw.com |
| Membership | Tracks Chapter membership, provides membership information to prospective members, works to maintain and increase membership. | Leslie Finnigan 503-603-6658 lfinnigan@ufsrw.com |
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| Public Works Luncheon | Organizes luncheons with speakers every other month in Portland, Eugene and the Central Coast. | Portland Lunch: Fred Wismer, 503-535-7440 fwismer@kittelson.com Eugene Lunch: |
Chase Welborn 503-946-9365 ext 215 chase.welborn@3j-consulting.com |
| Scholarships | Advertises Chapter Foundation scholarships to universities and Chapter members; selects and tracks recipients. | Laurie Allen, co-chair 503-490-5673 lallen@acmsnw.com Todd Watkins, co-chair (503) 846-7650 Todd_Watkins@co.washington.or.us |
Tim Blackwood (503) 502-0820 tim@pali-consulting.com |
| Standard Specifications | Works with the Oregon Department of Transportation to produce and update public works construction specifications. | Fred Wismer 503-535-7440 fwismer@kittelson.com |
Russ Norton 503-763-9995 russn@quincyeng.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.govStreets Chair: Rebekah Jacobson Rebekah.a.jacobson@odot.state.or.us |
John Lewis 503-598-2530 jmlewis@orcity.org (Education liaison) |
| Sustainability | Inform, educate and support Chapter members in implementation of sustainable design, construction, management and operation of public works. | Allison Pyrch 360-816-7398 allison.pyrch@hartcrowser.comSteve Adams 503-786-7605 adamss@milwaukieoregon.gov |
Mark Willrett 541-883-5364 willrett@ci.klamath-falls.or.us |
| Technology | Andy Sheehan 503-570-1555 sheehan@ci.wilsonville.or.us |
Lieden Cook 541-966-0245 lieden.cook@ci.pendleton.or.us |
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| Transportation | Provides a liaison to National APWA Committee, shares information with Chapter members on transportation design, construction and maintenance. | Darren Hippenstiel 503-535-7488 dhippenstiel@kittelson.comMike McCarthy mmccarthy@tualatin.gov 503-691-3674 |
Russ Norton 503-763-9995 russn@quincyeng.com |
| Utility & Public ROW | Chapter liaison to Oregon Utilities Coordination Council and Oregon Utility Notification Center Board of Directors. | John Lewis 503-598-2530 jmlewis@orcity.org |
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| 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. | Jue Zhao 503-588-6380 jzhao@cityofsalem.net |
Lieden Cook 541-966-0245 lieden.cook@ci.pendleton.or.us |
| 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. | Nicholas Polenske 503-535-7407 npolenske@kittelson.com |
Chase Welborn 503-946-9365 ext 215 chase.welborn@3j-consulting.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 | ||
| FJWA Pavement Preservation Expert Task Group | Katie Marwitz |