2026 ACECNJ Fall Conference: Full Schedule

Welcome to the ACECNJ 2026 Fall Conference!
Join fellow consulting engineers, industry leaders, clients, and stakeholders for three days of networking, professional development, and conversations shaping the future of New Jersey’s engineering profession. From AI and data center infrastructure to transportation, nuclear energy, emerging technologies, workforce development, and more, the conference offers valuable opportunities to learn, connect, and share ideas.

6:00pm EDT

Check out our Exhibitors!

Sunday September 13, 2026 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT

Golden Nugget: The Poker Room

Thank you to our 2026 Exhbitor Sponsors!

ACEC Retirement Trust

Enterprise Fleet Management

Egnyte

Groff NetWorks

Keystone Sports Construction

Wiss & Company, LLP

Sunday September 13, 2026 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Golden Nugget: The Poker Room 600 Huron Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Networking

6:00pm EDT

Welcome Reception

Sunday September 13, 2026 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT

Golden Nugget: The Poker Room

Join us for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres!

Thank you to our Welcome Reception Sponsor:
Greenman-Pedersen, Inc.

Sunday September 13, 2026 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Golden Nugget: The Poker Room 600 Huron Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Networking

6:00pm EDT

Registration Open

Sunday September 13, 2026 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT

Golden Nugget: Grand Coat Room

Sunday September 13, 2026 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Golden Nugget: Grand Coat Room 600 Huron Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Registration

7:30am EDT

Breakfast

Monday September 14, 2026 7:30am - 8:30am EDT

Golden Nugget: Grand C & F

Thank you to our Breakfast Sponsor:
Parsons!

Monday September 14, 2026 7:30am - 8:30am EDT
Golden Nugget: Grand C & F 600 Huron Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Networking

7:30am EDT

Registration

Monday September 14, 2026 7:30am - 9:30am EDT

Golden Nugget: Grand Coat Room

Monday September 14, 2026 7:30am - 9:30am EDT
Golden Nugget: Grand Coat Room 600 Huron Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Registration

7:30am EDT

Check out our Exhibitors!

Monday September 14, 2026 7:30am - 8:30pm EDT

Golden Nugget: The Poker Room

Thank you to our 2026 Exhbitor Sponsors!

ACEC Retirement Trust

Enterprise Fleet Management

Egnyte

Groff NetWorks

Keystone Sports Construction

Wiss & Company, LLP

Monday September 14, 2026 7:30am - 8:30pm EDT
Golden Nugget: The Poker Room 600 Huron Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Networking

8:30am EDT

Town Hall with ACECNJ Executive Leadership

Monday September 14, 2026 8:30am - 8:50am EDT

Golden Nugget: Grand A, B, D & E

ACECNJ President Joe Fiordaliso and new Executive Director Taryn Boland will address attendees and answer your questions about the state of the Council and the future of ACECNJ.

Speakers

Joe Fiordaliso

President, ACECNJ

Joe Fiordaliso serves as President of the American Council of Engineering Companies of New Jersey (ACECNJ), the business trade association for the consulting engineering industry. Upon his appointment to this position in 2011 Fiordaliso led a bottom-up overhaul of the organization... Read More →

Taryn Boland

Executive Director, ACECNJ

Taryn Boland is a lifelong New Jersey resident with extensive experience leading complex regulatory, operational, and policy initiatives across the state’s energy, utility, broadband, and infrastructure sectors. Prior to joining ACECNJ, she served as Senior Advisor at the New Jersey... Read More →

Monday September 14, 2026 8:30am - 8:50am EDT
Golden Nugget: Grand A, B, D & E 600 Huron Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Town Hall

9:00am EDT

“Connecting Communities along the Glassboro to Camden corridor in Southern New Jersey”

Monday September 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

Golden Nugget: Grand A, B, D & E

Moderators

Marc Preim

STV, Inc.

Marc B. Preim, PE, is a Vice President and Area Manager for STV, where he is responsible for his area’s strategic direction, client relationships, business development and growth, project delivery, staff development, and financial performance. With extensive experience in transportation... Read More →

Speakers

Michael Venuto

Chief Engineer, Delaware River Port Authority

The Delaware River Port Authority plays an important role of stewards of public transportation assets. Mr. Michael Venuto has been a dedicated public service employee for the last 25 years and currently serves as Chief Engineer at the Delaware River Port Authority. He is a NJ... Read More →

Jeff Nash

Chief Executive Officer, Rowan University

Jeff Nash was first elected to the Camden County Board of Commissioners in 1991 and has since been reelected eleven times, making him the longest serving Commissioner in the state of New Jersey. He currently serves as liaison to the Parks Department, the Division of Environmental... Read More →

Vikram Dogra

Senior Vice President of Capital Delivery, NJ Transit

Vikram Dogra, PE, is Senior Vice President of Capital Delivery at NJ TRANSIT, where he leads the agency’s capital program and efforts to modernize and strengthen New Jersey’s statewide transportation network. His responsibilities encompass capital planning, design, engineering... Read More →

Dr. Anthony Lowman

Chancellor, Rowan University

Anthony “Tony” Lowman, Ph.D., is the first chancellor of Rowan University, where he leads one of the nation’s top 10 fastest-growing public research institutions. A biomedical engineer and entrepreneur, he has expanded Rowan’s academic offerings, launched New Jersey’s only... Read More →

Monday September 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Golden Nugget: Grand A, B, D & E 600 Huron Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Keynote

10:00am EDT

Coffee Break

Monday September 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:15am EDT

Golden Nugget: Crystal Foyer

Thank you to our Coffee Break Sponsor:
LAN Associates!

Monday September 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:15am EDT
Golden Nugget: Crystal Foyer

Networking

about

10:15am EDT

"Advancing Safety Through AI-Powered Near-Miss Analytics"

Monday September 14, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT

Golden Nugget: Hatteras 2

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are transforming traffic safety analysis by enabling faster, more scalable, and data-driven insights that extend beyond traditional crash-based approaches. In this case study, a New Jersey urban community explored how AI-powered analysis of near-miss events, instances where collisions were narrowly avoided, could supplement conventional safety...
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Speakers

David A. Petrucci

Senior Project Manager, Michael Baker International

David A. Petrucci, Jr., P.E., PTOE, RSP2I is a Senior Project Manager at Michael Baker International and a nationally recognized transportation safety professional with more than 24 years of experience in government and consulting. He has led highway safety and roadway design projects, Safe System Approach, Data-driven Safety... Read More →

Gregory Francese

Deputy Director, Transportation & Parking, City of Hoboken, NJ

Greg Francese is the City of Hoboken’s Deputy Director of Transportation & Parking. He has expertise in urban mobility, traffic safety, and multimodal infrastructure. Greg leads initiatives that advance Vision Zero, shared mobility, and complete streets, aimed at creating safer... Read More →

Monday September 14, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Golden Nugget: Hatteras 2 600 Huron Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

PDH Session

10:15am EDT

"NYCHA Eastchester Gardens & Jackson Houses Geothermal Heating Systems - Bronx NY"

Monday September 14, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT

Golden Nugget: Newport 2

This project consists of the design and implementation of geothermal heating and cooling systems at NYCHA’s Eastchester Gardens and Jackson Houses developments. The systems replace aging fossil-fuel infrastructure with high-efficiency, all-electric ground-source heat pump systems, improving energy reliability, reducing emissions, and enhancing resident comfort. The project supports NYCHA’s...
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Speakers

Richard Thomas

CSA Group

Monday September 14, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Golden Nugget: Newport 2 600 Huron Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

PDH Session

10:15am EDT

"Government Programs & Subsidies to ACEC NJ Members in the AI Supply Chain & Data Center Infrastructure Buildout"

Monday September 14, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT

Golden Nugget: Biscayne C

The rapid expansion of AI infrastructure is driving one of the largest capital buildouts in modern history, and the federal government has put incentives, programs, and subsidies in place to ensure the United States continues to lead on AI. ACEC NJ members are at the center of this work, but most are significantly underutilizing these programs meant to subsidize the work they are already doing in...
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Speakers

Brian Aumueller

Managing Director, alliant

Brian Aumueller is a Managing Director in alliant’s New York office with more than 20 years of experience providing consulting services to CPAs and their clients.

Brian specializes in federal and state tax credits and incentives, managing CPA firm relationships, and helping CPA... Read More →

Rick Lazio

Senior VP, alliant

Rick Lazio is a former U.S. Representative from New York serving in Congress from 1993-2001. While there, he became a strong advocate for small businesses by sponsoring the successful Small Business Tax Fairness Act. After Congress, Rick moved to the private sector working for JP... Read More →

Monday September 14, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Golden Nugget: Biscayne C 600 Huron Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Session

10:15am EDT

"Reframing Retirement for Engineering Firms Overview"

Monday September 14, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT

Golden Nugget: Biscayne A

Retirement planning for engineering firms has become far more complex than many leadership teams anticipated. What was once considered a routine employee benefit now carries increased fiduciary responsibility, rising employee expectations, and greater pressure to deliver meaningful long-term outcomes. Attendees will gain insight into the broader shifts taking place across the...
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Monday September 14, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Golden Nugget: Biscayne A 600 Huron Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Session

11:15am EDT

Coffee Break

Monday September 14, 2026 11:15am - 11:30am EDT

Golden Nugget: Crystal Foyer

Monday September 14, 2026 11:15am - 11:30am EDT
Golden Nugget: Crystal Foyer

Networking

about

11:30am EDT

“Powering the AI Revolution: Data Center Development and Infrastructure in New Jersey”

Monday September 14, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT

Golden Nugget: Grand A, B, D & E

Moderators

Nando Gomez

Senior Vice President of Energy and External Affairs, ACEC

Nando joined ACEC in September 2022 with a focus on engagement strategies and comes with extensive experience in energy policy. Before joining ACEC, Nando managed Government Relations for the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers, the trade group representing the refinery... Read More →

Speakers

Cy McGeady

Head of Energy Policy, Equinix

Cy McGeady leads power sector policy work at Equinix and has worked in the electric-power sector for over a decade. At Equinix, Cy lead US power policy advocacy work with a focus on ISO/RTO market design, state-level energy policy, snf utility tariff and rate case issues. In this... Read More →

Dan Miola

Senior Principal, Langan

Mr. Miola brings over 25 years of experience leading complex site/civil engineering and land development projects across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. He provides executive oversight for multidisciplinary project teams, guiding projects from early-stage due diligence through... Read More →

Daniel McClure

PE, Kimley-Horn

Daniel has 26 of project management and design experience in transmission line, substation structural, telecommunication, bridge, and industrial facility engineering. He has extensive experience with high-voltage power delivery projects, including both large transmission line and... Read More →

Monday September 14, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Golden Nugget: Grand A, B, D & E 600 Huron Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Keynote

12:30pm EDT

Networking Luncheon

Monday September 14, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT

Golden Nugget: Grand A, B, D & E

Thank you to our Networking Luncheon Sponsor:
TYLin!

Monday September 14, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Golden Nugget: Grand A, B, D & E 600 Huron Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Networking

about

2:00pm EDT

"Beyond the Barrel: Leveraging 2D Hydraulic Modeling to Optimize Culvert Design and Evaluate Downstream Impacts"

Monday September 14, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Golden Nugget: Hatteras 2

This session presents a case study on the use of two-dimensional (2D) hydraulic modeling to evaluate urban flooding conditions and assess off site impacts which may extend beyond traditional regulatory frameworks. It highlights how system-wide analysis can improve culvert and stormwater design decisions and promote more resilient infrastructure in highly developed watersheds.Learning...
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Speakers

Brandon Kelly

Department Manager of Water Resources and Environmental Services, Greenman-Pedersen, Inc.

Brandon Kelly is the Department Manager of Water Resources and Environmental Services at Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI), where he has spent the past 17+ years delivering complex hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses, environmental permitting, and stormwater management solutions for... Read More →

Sergio Carvajal

Greenman-Pedersen, Inc.

Monday September 14, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Golden Nugget: Hatteras 2 600 Huron Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

PDH Session

2:00pm EDT

"The Future of Autonomous Infrastructure Inspection"

Monday September 14, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Golden Nugget: Biscayne C

Autonomous technologies are transforming how infrastructure is inspected, managed, and maintained. This session examines the use of drones, robotics, AI, and reality capture technologies to improve safety, inspection quality, and asset management. Through real-world applications and emerging trends, attendees will learn how infrastructure owners and engineers are leveraging technology-enabled...
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Speakers

Miles Kilcourse

Director of Research & Robotics Services, Gedeon Engineering

Bio:Miles Kilcourse is the Director of Research & Robotics Services at Gedeon GRC Consulting, where he leads the firm's robotics, drone, and advanced technology initiatives supporting infrastructure inspection, construction, and asset management programs. He holds a Master of Science... Read More →

Monday September 14, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Golden Nugget: Biscayne C 600 Huron Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

PDH Session

2:00pm EDT

"Center for Research and Education in Advanced Transportation Engineering Systems (CREATES): A Comprehensive Transportation Research Center"

Monday September 14, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Golden Nugget: Biscayne A

In the past decade, CREATES has made a significant impact regionally and nationally in conducting projects funded by federal, state and industry. It has attracted close to $70million dollars and graduated annually 60 undergraduate and graduate students with hands-on experience in transportation engineering. Learning Objective:The participants will have a clear understanding of the impact...
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Speakers

Dr. Ayman Ali

Associate Director of the Center for Research and Education in Advanced Transportation Engineering Systems (CREATES), Rowan University

Dr. Ali is a researcher and educator in transportation engineering, serving as the Associate Director of the Center for Research and Education in Advanced Transportation Engineering Systems (CREATES) within the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rowan University... Read More →

Yusuf Mehta

Rowan University / CREATES

Dr. Yusuf Mehta joined Rowan University in 2001. He developed the Center for Research and Education in Advanced Transportation Engineering Systems (CREATES) and assumed the role of its founding director, since its opening in 2016. CREATES was established as a unique center equipped... Read More →

Monday September 14, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Golden Nugget: Biscayne A 600 Huron Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Session

3:00pm EDT

Coffee Break

Monday September 14, 2026 3:00pm - 3:15pm EDT

Golden Nugget: Crystal Foyer

Thank you to our Coffee Break Sponsor:
MAKS Engineers, PC!

Monday September 14, 2026 3:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
Golden Nugget: Crystal Foyer

Networking

about

3:15pm EDT

"Strategies to extend the service life of 75-year-old culverts along NJ Turnpike section 7"

Monday September 14, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT

Golden Nugget: Biscayne C

The durability assessment of three NJTA’s culverts near Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey was a collaborative effort between durability specialists and structural designers. Designed initially for 75 years, the three culverts are required to last another 75 years, therefore doubling the service life. A condition assessment and residual service-life evaluation of the concrete guided the structural...
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Speakers

Vincent LaPointe

Director-Business Development, Simco Technologies

SIMCO Technologies is one of the few engineering firm entirely dedicated to the durability and long-term performance of concrete and steel structures. By combining advanced condition assessment, materials science, and service life modeling, SIMCO supports project teams in the design... Read More →

Eric Ouellet

Project Director, SIMCO Technologies

Holding both a Bachelor's and a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from Laval University, Mr. Ouellet has over 30 years of experience and has contributed to more than 500 durability-related projects. Renowned for his expertise in the assessment and rehabilitation of deteriorated... Read More →

Monday September 14, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Golden Nugget: Biscayne C 600 Huron Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

PDH Session

3:15pm EDT

"Closing the Readiness Gap: Aligning Consulting Firm Expectations and Early-Career Engineer Development"

Monday September 14, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT

Golden Nugget: Biscayne A

Moderators

Michael Venuto

Chief Engineer, Delaware River Port Authority

Speakers

Sergio Carvajal

Greenman-Pedersen, Inc.

William Brooks

Senior Vice President and Director of Strategic Operations, Urban Engineers

Bill Brooks is an executive leader with extensive experience on both the owner/client and consulting sides of the transportation industry. As Senior Vice President and Director of Strategic Operations for Urban Engineers, Bill works with Urban’s Executive Team to advance strategic... Read More →

Hannah Booz

Transportation Designer II, McCormick Taylor

Hannah Booz is a Roadway Designer at McCormick Taylor with five years of experience in engineering consulting and professional practice. Throughout her career, she has been actively involved in developing and supporting early-career professionals, serving as both a mentor and... Read More →

Hina Patel

President and Founder, Gravitas Engineering Group

Hina Patel, P.E., PMP, is the President and Founder of Gravitas Engineering Group, a civil engineering and construction inspection firm focused on transportation and infrastructure. With more than 25 years of experience, Hina has held technical, project management, and executive leadership... Read More →

Monday September 14, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Golden Nugget: Biscayne A 600 Huron Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Session

3:15pm EDT

"From Reactive to Proactive: Building AI Agents on Top of Deltek Vantagepoint for Engineering Firms"

Monday September 14, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT

Golden Nugget: Hatteras 2

Every engineering firm leader has had the same conversation: a project went over budget and nobody saw it coming. The data was in Deltek the whole time. The Friday report came on Monday. The change order conversation happened three weeks too late. This session walks through a different model. Instead of dashboards waiting to be read, AI agents continuously read project, time, billing, and resource...
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Speakers

Prashantha Saradesai

Head of AI and Finance Transformation, Wiss & Company

Prashantha SaradesaiTitle: Head of AI and Finance TransformationFlorham Park, NJ Prashantha Saradesai is a senior leader in AI-enabled product strategy and financetransformation with 18+ years of experience driving innovation across technology consultingand enterprise environments... Read More →

Paul Ursich

Partner-in-Charge, Advisory Services, Wiss & Company

Paul Ursich
Title: Partner-in-Charge, Advisory Services
Florham Park, NJPaul Ursich is a leader in finance transformation, business process improvement, and technology advisory with more than 25 years of experience helping organizations improve financial operations and drive strategic growth. His background includes finance leadership roles at Langan... Read More →

Monday September 14, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Golden Nugget: Hatteras 2 600 Huron Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Session

4:30pm EDT

Cornhole Tournament

Monday September 14, 2026 4:30pm - 6:30pm EDT

Golden Nugget: Bayview Room + E-Dock

Monday September 14, 2026 4:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Golden Nugget: Bayview Room + E-Dock 600 Huron Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Networking

about

4:30pm EDT

ELP Networking Reception & ELP Class of 2026 Award Presentation

Monday September 14, 2026 4:30pm - 6:30pm EDT

Golden Nugget: Newport 2

Monday September 14, 2026 4:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Golden Nugget: Newport 2 600 Huron Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Networking

about

6:30pm EDT

Dinner Reception

Monday September 14, 2026 6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT

Golden Nugget: The Wave

Monday September 14, 2026 6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Golden Nugget: The Wave 600 Huron Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Networking

about

8:30pm EDT

Dessert Reception

Monday September 14, 2026 8:30pm - 11:00pm EDT

Golden Nugget: The Wave

Thank you to our Dessert Reception Sponsors:
Boswell | Jacobs

Monday September 14, 2026 8:30pm - 11:00pm EDT
Golden Nugget: The Wave 600 Huron Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

about

7:00am EDT

Check out our Exhibitors!

Tuesday September 15, 2026 7:00am - 1:30pm EDT

Golden Nugget: The Poker Room

Thank you to our 2026 Exhbitor Sponsors!

ACEC Retirement Trust

Enterprise Fleet Management

Egnyte

Groff NetWorks

Keystone Sports Construction

Wiss & Company, LLP

Tuesday September 15, 2026 7:00am - 1:30pm EDT
Golden Nugget: The Poker Room 600 Huron Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Networking

7:30am EDT

Buffet Breakfast

Tuesday September 15, 2026 7:30am - 9:30am EDT

Golden Nugget: Grand C & F

Thank you to our Breakfast Sponsor:
STV, Inc.!

Tuesday September 15, 2026 7:30am - 9:30am EDT
Golden Nugget: Grand C & F 600 Huron Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Networking

7:30am EDT

Buffet Breakfast for all Attendees

Tuesday September 15, 2026 7:30am - 9:30am EDT

Networking

about

7:45am EDT

ACECNJ Executive Committee Meeting

Tuesday September 15, 2026 7:45am - 8:45am EDT

Golden Nugget: Hatteras 1

Tuesday September 15, 2026 7:45am - 8:45am EDT
Golden Nugget: Hatteras 1 600 Huron Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

about

8:45am EDT

“Advancing New Jersey’s Future: The New Era of Nuclear Energy”

Tuesday September 15, 2026 8:45am - 9:45am EDT

Golden Nugget: Grand A, B, D & E

Moderators

Erick Ford

New Jersey Energy Policy Coalition

Speakers

Senator Michael Testa

Senator Michael L. Testa, Jr., a lifelong resident of Vineland, was elected to the New Jersey State Senate in 2019 to represent the First Legislative District and has since been re-elected twice by wide margins. He serves on two of the busiest committees in the Senate, the Senate... Read More →

Tuesday September 15, 2026 8:45am - 9:45am EDT
Golden Nugget: Grand A, B, D & E 600 Huron Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Keynote

9:45am EDT

“Transportation Infrastructure Opportunities and Challenges: A View From the Top”

Tuesday September 15, 2026 9:45am - 10:05am EDT

Golden Nugget: Grand A, B, D & E

Speakers

Stephen Dilts

Chief Operating Officer, New Jersey Turnpike Authority

Stephen Dilts serves as Chief Operating Officer of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority. In
this capacity he supports the Executive Director in carrying out all operational functions
of the Authority, including overseeing the operation of the New Jersey Turnpike and
Garden State Par... Read More →

Daniel Hesslein

New Jersey Turnpike Authority

Tuesday September 15, 2026 9:45am - 10:05am EDT
Golden Nugget: Grand A, B, D & E 600 Huron Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Town Hall

10:15am EDT

"Design-Build in Constrained Urban Corridors: Innovative Frameworks for Multi‑Bridge Rehabilitation"

Tuesday September 15, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT

Golden Nugget: Hatteras 2

Description This session shifts from a single-project narrative to a set of transferable practices for applying a Design-Build approach in complex, high-volume urban corridors. Drawing on scope of the project being the rehabilitation of seven bridges along the Grand Central Parkway between Union Turnpike and Commonwealth Boulevard in Queens, New York, the session uses this project as a living...
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Speakers

Derek Franz

Engineering Manager, Parsons

Mr. Derek Franz is an Engineering Manager at Parsons with 22 years of experience in civil and highway engineering, project management, and transportation infrastructure delivery. He has served as a project manager, deputy project manager, project engineer, and lead civil/highway... Read More →

Ani Chatterjee

Senior Engineering Manager, Parsons

Mr. Aniruddha “Ani” Chatterjee is a Senior Engineering Manager in the Bridge Technical Organization at Parsons’ New York City office. He has over 23 years of experience in structural engineering and project management.
Mr. Chatterjee is a licensed Professional Engineer in New Jersey, New York, and several other states, and is both a certified project manager and a DBIA-certified professional. His expertise includes the design and analysis of complex and long-span bridges, as well as bridge inspection... Read More →

Tuesday September 15, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Golden Nugget: Hatteras 2 600 Huron Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

PDH Session

10:15am EDT

"Irving Street Bridge: Evolution of the Replacement of a Historically Eligible Structure"

Tuesday September 15, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT

Golden Nugget: Biscayne A

This presentation details the evolution of the Irving Street Bridge replacement project in downtown Rahway, New Jersey. The bridge, a three-barrel stone and brick arch structure built circa 1875, is one of only two remaining stone-arch bridges in Union County and is considered a historically eligible structure. The project began in 2016 as a replacement for the structurally deficient bridge....
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Speakers

James Boegly

Remington & Vernick Engineers

James Boegly, PE, has more than 10 years of experience in the construction industry performing office engineering, construction management/inspection and resident engineering tasks. His responsibilities include construction documentation; inspection; cost estimating; schedule analysis... Read More →

Joseph Ragusa

Remington & Vernick Engineers

Joseph R. Ragusa, Jr., PE, has more than 15 years of construction management experience specializing in inspection, grant administration, traffic coordination and cost/schedule management for heavy civil construction, particularly highways and bridges. He serves as Project Manager... Read More →

Dustin Schopen

Remington & Vernick Engineers

Dustin M. Schopen, PE, has more than 15 years of bridge engineering experience in new design and rehabilitation of existing structures. His expertise encompasses steel design and detailing, structural analysis, load rating and comprehensive project management from concept through... Read More →

Frank Seney

Remington & Vernick Engineers

Frank J. Seney, Jr., PE, has more than 40 years of engineering and project management experience specializing in bridges, highways, stormwater systems and infrastructure improvements. He provides senior leadership across all project phases including design, planning, inspection... Read More →

Tuesday September 15, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Golden Nugget: Biscayne A 600 Huron Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

PDH Session

10:15am EDT

"New Jersey Appellate Division Upholds Negotiated Limitation of Liability Clause in Engineering Contract: Lessons for Design Professionals, Risk Managers, and Insurers"

Tuesday September 15, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT

Golden Nugget: Biscayne C

The program will examine the Appellate Division's recent decision upholding a negotiated limitation of liability provision in an engineering services agreement. The presenters will discuss the court's analysis, the broader implications for design professionals and their insurers, practical contract-drafting considerations, and the role that ACECNJ played by filing an amicus curiae brief in support...
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Speakers

Kevin McGrath

Ames & Gough

Kevin McGrath is a seasoned professional who has supported the design professional community in various roles for more than 20+ years. Kevin spent more than a decade as a practicing attorney representing architects & engineers with respect to contract negotiations and commercial litigation... Read More →

Tim Hegarty

Partner, Zetlin & De Chiara, LLP

Timothy F. Hegarty, a Partner at Zetlin & De Chiara, is a construction lawyer who drafts and
negotiates complex design and development agreements and resolves high-stakes construction
disputes across the United States and internationally.

Mr. Hegarty’s practice spans construction... Read More →

Tuesday September 15, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Golden Nugget: Biscayne C 600 Huron Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

PDH Session

10:15am EDT

"Navigating the New Compliance Landscape: Legislation Updates and Strategic Partnerships"

Tuesday September 15, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT

Golden Nugget: Newport 2

An insightful discussion on the evolving regulatory landscape for procurement by our state and regional transportation agencies. Learning Objectives:To provide insight on navigating the Interim Final Rule (IFR) effective October 3, 2025; Learn how businesses may be affected by the new compliance regulations and federal funding requirements, delve into the practical implications of New...
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Moderators

Kyrra Mosley

Senior Associate | Assistant Department Manager and Project Manager, Michael Baker International

Ms. Kyrra Hana Mosley is an Assistant Department Manager and Project Manager with Michael Baker International, bringing more than 26 years of experience in hydrologic and hydraulic studies, stormwater management, roadway drainage design, and stream encroachment permitting... Read More →

Speakers

Paola Camargo

Director of Outreach & Operations Support within the Office of Business Development (OBD), NJ TRANSIT

Paola CamargoDirector, Outreach & Operations SupportNJ TRANSITOffice of Business Development (OBD)Paola Camargo serves as the Director of Outreach & Operations Support within the Office of Business Development (OBD) at NJ TRANSIT. With approximately three years of service at NJ TRANSIT, she leads outreach and business development initiatives focused on expanding opportunities... Read More →

Audrey Dagnachew

Assistant Director for Capacity Building, PANYNJ

Audrey Dagnachew – PMP, CMAssistant Director – Capacity BuildingProcurement Department – Office of Business OpportunityPort Authority of New York and New JerseyAudrey Dagnachew is Assistant Director for Capacity Building in the Procurement Department’s Office of Business Opportunity... Read More →

Paul Sprewell

Esquire, NJDOT

Paul F. Sprewell, Esq. is a seasoned public-sector leader with more than two decades of experience advancing civil rights, regulatory policy, organizational equity, and strategic governance across New Jersey state government. He currently serves as the Director of the Division... Read More →

Tuesday September 15, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Golden Nugget: Newport 2 600 Huron Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

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Networking Lunch

Tuesday September 15, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm EDT

Golden Nugget: Grand A, B, D & E

Tuesday September 15, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Golden Nugget: Grand A, B, D & E 600 Huron Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

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Lunch Session - Chief Engineers Panel

Tuesday September 15, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT

Golden Nugget: Grand A, B, D & E

Moderators

William Korosec

Project Manager, Artheon

Will Korosec is a Project Manager at Artheon, where he manages the planning, design and construction of public infrastructure projects throughout New Jersey, with a focus on water and wastewater systems. His experience includes managing complex infrastructure improvement programs... Read More →

Speakers

Michael Venuto

Chief Engineer, Delaware River Port Authority

Daniel Corrigan

Chief Engineer / Director of Engineering, South Jersey Transportation Authority

Dan Corrigan, Chief Engineer/Director of Engineering, joined the Authority in January 2024 and currently serves as Chief Engineer and Director of Engineering; having previously served as the Deputy Chief Engineer, Deputy Director of Engineering until January 2025. He is responsible for all engineering activities of the Authority... Read More →

Anthony Fevola

Chief Engineer, NJ Transit

•   Career Tenure: Approximately 38 years in engineering, including ~31+ years with NJ Transit
•   Education: Mechanical Engineering Degree from Polytechnic University (now NYU Tandon School of Engineering)
•   Role: As Chief Engineer, responsible for construction... Read More →

Andrew Frisvold

Deputy Chief Engineer, PANYNJ

Andrew holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Manhattan College and a Master of Science degree in Transportation Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology and is a licensed Professional Engineer in the States of New York and New Jersey.
He is responsible for managing the day-to-day functions of the Engineering Department as well as supporting the Chief Engineer in the implementation of the departmental vision plan. This includes continual process improvement, digital transformation, enhanced industry outreach, staff... Read More →

Daniel Hesslein

NJTA

Parth Oza

Assistant Commissioner and Deputy State Transportation Engineer, NJDOT

Parth Oza, P.E. Assistant Commissioner and Deputy State Transportation Engineer Capital Program Management Parth Oza was appointed to the position of Assistant Commissioner, Capital Program Management (CPM) in July of 2022. As a key member of the New Jersey Department of Transportation's senior leadership team, he is charged with delivering the bulk of the Department’s Capital Program of over $1... Read More →

Kevin Skeels

Chief Engineer, DRJTBC

Kevin M. Skeels, P.E. – Chief Engineer at the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission Role- In this role, he coordinates the planning and execution of the engineering activities associated with the design, construction and maintenance of bridges, highways and buildings... Read More →

Tuesday September 15, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Golden Nugget: Grand A, B, D & E 600 Huron Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

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