ACEC-WSDOT Annual Joint Meeting 2025

Join us for the 2025 ACEC-WSDOT Joint Meeting? A full day of insightful discussions, meaningful connections, and valuable collaboration.

This annual event is a cornerstone for strengthening the partnership between private industry and WSDOT. There's no better venue to engage directly with both long-time colleagues and new faces, all working together to move Washington's transportation projects forward.

Networking remains at the heart of this gathering, providing a rare and powerful opportunity to build relationships that enhance how we deliver infrastructure across the state. When ACEC and WSDOT connect, great things happen.

Expect a lineup of timely, relevant presentations from ACEC and WSDOT leaders that reflect the depth and strength of our ongoing collaboration. Don't miss this chance to be part of the conversation that drives progress.

Tentative Agenda
 
8:00-9:00         Arrival & Networking
 
9:00-9:05         Welcome & Kickoff Subcommittee Reports ? Mark Gaines, WSDOT
 
9:05-9:45         Budget, Workforce and Delivery Update ? Julie Meredith, Secretary of Transportation
 
9:45-10:30       Legislative Update ? Four corners /more than one
 
10:30-10:50     Break  
 
10:50-11:20     Subcommittee Reports:
 
Business Administration: 
Erik Jonson, WSDOT
Ron Paananen, HDR, Inc.
 
Project Delivery:
Rafael Reyes, WSDOT
Jennifer Saugen, Perteet
 
Structures & Geotechnical:
Evan Grimm, WSDOT
Joan Zhong Brisbois, Jacobs
 
Design-Build:
Art McCluskey, WSDOT
Richard Patterson, AECOM
 

11:20-12:00     Pac Trans: Transportation 2050 Visualization Scenarios ? TBD
 
12:00-12:45      Lunch Break
 
12:45-12:50     Afternoon Welcome? Jeff Carpentar, Michael Baker Intl.
 
12:50-1:30       Developing a Resilient Transportation System for a Rapidly Changing World ? Todd Trepanier, WSDOT Deputy of Secretary of Transportation
                       
1:30-2:00         National Perspective _ ACEC National Representative
 
2:00-2:15         Break
 
2:15-2:45         ACEC Technical Presentation ? TBD
 
2:45-3:15         Fish Passage ? Kim Rydholm
 
3:15                 Closing Remarks ? Mark Gaines, WSDOT
 
Disclaimer: This agenda is tentative and subject to change. Session topics, times, and speakers may be adjusted as needed.