A cross-section of Quad Cities transportation leaders will discuss the region’s new and ongoing capital projects and other industry updates at the QCBJ’s Transportation & Infrastructure Seminar on Tuesday, April 8.
The second annual seminar will feature local and state leaders and a panel discussion by area public works leaders. The educational and networking event will be from 1:30-6:30 p.m. at Rhythm City Casino Resort in Davenport.
The main speakers are:
- Rachel Bach, John Deere’s Construction & Forestry global manager of tactical marketing and pricing.
- Gia Biagi, secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).
- Tom Heinold, chief, Operations Division, Rock Island District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
- Ben Leischner, executive director, Quad Cities International Airport.
- Jim Schnoebelen, district engineer for the Iowa DOT.
- Robert Sinkler, executive director of Corn Belt Ports.
- Col. Aaron M. Williams, district commander, Rock Island District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
The panel discussion will feature these city public works directors: Mike Bartels, Rock Island; Nicole Gleason, Davenport (also the assistant city administrator); Tim Kammler, East Moline director of engineering; Brian Schmidt, Bettendorf; and Denver Schmitt, Moline. Jeff Nelson, CEO and managing director of MetroLINK, will moderate the panel.
The seminar features in-person programming, followed by a reception with drinks, appetizers, and networking opportunities. It is sponsored by: Platinum Sponsor Valley Construction; Gold Sponsors John Deere and Shive Hattery Architecture-Engineering; Silver Sponsor IMEG; and Bronze Sponsor Corn Belt Ports.
To purchase tickets, visit https://quadcitiesbusiness.com/event/transportation-infrastructure-seminar/.
For more information, visit quadcitiesbusiness.com and search for Signature Events under the Events tab or contact Lucas Hayes at the Corridor Media Group at (319) 665-6397 or [email protected]. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Lauren Grask at (319) 665-6397 or [email protected].
