2026 ACEC-NH & NHDOT Technical Exchange Conference: Full Schedule

8:30am EDT

Thursday April 16, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT

Join New Hampshire’s Governor and the newly appointed NHDOT Commissioner as they share updates on the state’s transportation system, key infrastructure priorities, and upcoming initiatives. This session offers valuable insight into current challenges, future investments, and what lies ahead for the engineering community across the Granite State.

Moderators

Jessica Eskeland

Executive Director, ACEC-NH

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Speakers

David Rodrigue

Commissioner, NHDOT

Dave was confirmed as Commissioner on March 4, 2026. He started with NHDOT in 1991 and has worked in the Bureaus of Highway Design, Construction, Traffic and Highway Maintenance. In 2005 Dave was the Department’s first Transportation Management Center and Intelligent Transportation... Read More →

Governor Kelly Ayotte

Governor, State of New Hampshire

Kelly ran for Governor to keep New Hampshire safe, prosperous and free. As a lifelong Granite Stater, Kelly knows that New Hampshire is the best state in the country to live, work and raise a family, and she will work hard every day to make New Hampshire even better.Growing up in... Read More →

Thursday April 16, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Granite Ballroom

9:30am EDT

Networking

Thursday April 16, 2026 9:30am - 10:00am EDT

Pre-function Area

Take advantage of dedicated networking breaks to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and build relationships with fellow professionals from across New Hampshire’s engineering community.

Thursday April 16, 2026 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Pre-function Area

10:00am EDT

Session 1: A) Restoration of the Elizabeth River Lift Bridge; B) Hinsdale-Brattleboro Construction Perspective

Thursday April 16, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Salon A/B

Session 1A: Restoration of the Elizabeth River Lift Bridge Speaker: Amanda Ruyack & Bryan Seitz, Hardesty & Hanover- The Elizabeth River Lift Bridge was constructed in 1958 and provides a vital rail link across the intercoastal waterway in Virginia. In June 2024, rail service was disrupted when a vessel struck the bridge’s approach truss that is adjacent to the vertical lift span. The approach...
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Moderators

Nickie Hunter

Administrator, Bureau of Construction, NHDOT

Speakers

Amanda Ruyack, PE

Structural Engineer, Hardesty & Hanover

Amanda Ruyack, P.E. is a Structural Engineer and member of H&H’s Kinetic Systems Group where she performs structural analysis, finite element modeling, and hands-on inspections on various kinetic architecture projects. Amanda has applied her expertise to the design, rehabilitation... Read More →

Bryan Seitz, PE

Structural Engineer, Hardesty & Hanover

Bryan Seitz, P.E. is a Structural Engineer with four years of experience and a member of H&H's Kinetic Systems Group. His experience includes 3D modeling, design, rehabilitation, construction support, and field inspection on both new and existing fixed and movable structures throughout... Read More →

Dustin Littlefield

Project Manager, Reed & Reed

Dustin has been with Reed & Reed since 2004, acting as Project Manager for a majority of those years. He has worked on various projects ranging from Marine infrastructure, building projects such as the Ocean Gateway Cruise Ship Terminal in Portland, ME and the Bath Iron Works Mooring... Read More →

1B Hinsdale Brattleboro Construction Perspective 4 15 26 pdf

Thursday April 16, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Salon A/B

10:00am EDT

Session 2: A) Alton Iceway; B) Beyond the Surface: What the New MOP 130 “Waterfront Facilities Inspection and Assessment” Reveals About Hidden Deterioration in Waterfront Structures

Thursday April 16, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Salon C

Session 2A: Alton IcewaySpeakers: Jason Leavitt, NHDOT- The Alton Bay Ice Runway (B18) on Lake Winnipesaukee is the only FAA designated, plowed, public use ice runway in the contiguous United States. Operating entirely on natural ice, it typically consists of a minimum 2,600 foot by 100 foot runway, parallel taxiway, and marked parking area. Yellow cones define runway edges and thresholds, with...
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Moderators

Loretta Girard Doughty, P.E.

Program Administrator, Division of Project Development, NHDOT

Speakers

Jason Leavitt

UAS Planner, NHDOT

Jason joined NHDOT in 1992, holding an Associates in Civil Engineering, and worked 27 years in the Bureau of Construction as a Contract Administrator. In 2015, he obtained his Private Pilot license and 2017 added his Remote Pilot certificate. Jason transferred to the Bureau of Aeronautics... Read More →

Noah Elwood, PE, BC PE, BC O E

President, Appledore Marine

Noah J. Elwood, President of Appledore Marine Engineering, is a licensed professional engineer in 20 States, a certified commercial diver, and a technical climber. Mr. Elwood’s career of over 30 years has focused on maritime facilities worldwide. Mr. Elwood is a published author... Read More →

Daniel Del Tufo, PE

Senior Engineer, Appledore Marine

A Senior Engineer at Appledore Marine Engineering, Daniel strives to ensure high quality and innovation in every project. With 8 years of experience in marine engineering as a licensed professional engineer, Daniel specializes in waterfront structural design, heavy marine construction... Read More →

Thursday April 16, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Salon C

10:00am EDT

Session 3: A) F&G, DES, Natural Heritage Bureau Statutes, Rule Changes & Implementation; B) USACE Regulatory Division & Nationwide Permits

Thursday April 16, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Webster Room

Session 3A: F&G, DES, Natural Heritage Bureau Statutes, Rule Changes & Implementation Speakers: Brian Kirkpatrick, NHDES; Kevin Nyhan, NHDOT-Brian will be presenting an overview of the new Ecological Review Section of the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services and an update on the status of the threatened and endangered species in-lieu fee program. Session 3B: USACE Regulatory...
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Moderators

Jody Trunfio, PE

Principal, TEC, Inc.

Jody is a Principal with TEC, Inc. and has been with the company since its inception 25 years ago. He currently works in collaboration with TEC’s practice areas overseeing the company’s major infrastructure projects throughout New England while remaining strongly committed to... Read More →

Speakers

Brian Kirkpatrick, CWB

Ecological Review Supervisor, NHDES

Brian is a Certified Wildlife Biologist with 40 years of professional experience. Brian brings a diverse regulatory, wildlife and compensatory mitigation experience to the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services. He is the supervisor of the newly created Ecological Review... Read More →

Michael Wierbonics

Regulatory Project Manager, USACE

Michael Wierbonics is a Regulatory Project Manager within the Regulatory Division of the US Army Corps of Engineers New England District. Michael served 10 years as a wetland scientist with environmental consulting firms and an additional 10 years in the Regulatory Division administering... Read More →

Thursday April 16, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Webster Room

10:00am EDT

Session 4: A) Coastal Resilience Hydraulic Modeling Guidance; B) SR1 Coastal Corridor Resiliency Study for the Delaware Department of Transportation

Thursday April 16, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Pierce Room

Session 4A: Coastal ResilienceHydraulic ModelingGuidance Speaker: Cheryl Coviello, NHDOT; Michael Gardner, GZA-The NHDOT Coastal Hydraulic and Hydrodynamic Supplement provides technical guidance for planning, engineering and design of NHDOT-managed transportation infrastructure for Tiers 1 through 3 roadways located within the Coastal Area. The Coastal Supplement includes a risk-based approach for...
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Moderators

Jeff Santacruce, PE, PTOE

Transportation Practice Leader, Weston & Sampson

Practice Leader-Transportation

Speakers

Michael Gardner, WEDG

Coastal/Waterfront Engineer, GZA Environmental

Mike Gardner is a Project Manager at GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc., in the Waterfront and Coastal Practice. He specializes in coastal processes, metocean data analysis, and wave modeling. As a Coastal Engineer, he is responsible for the integration of numerical modeling and analytical... Read More →

Jim Pappas, PE, MBA

Sustainability Director, AECOM

Jim had 32 years of experience with the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) in various roles from Materials Engineer to Assistant Director, Deputy Director, and Director of Transportation Resilience & Sustainability.

Jim retired and now works for AECOM as Sustainability Director working on transportation decarbonization programs with clients across the country, including National Cooperative Highway Research Program projects, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Low Carbon Transportation Materials... Read More →

Cheryl Coviello, P.E., BC.PE

Associate Principal, GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc

Cheryl Coviello is an Associate Principal at GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc., and is certified in Port Engineering by ASCE's Academy of Coastal, Ocean, Port & Navigation Engineers. She is active in ASCE’s Coasts, Oceans, Ports & Rivers Institute, including the Ports & Harbors Committee... Read More →

4A 2026 NHDOT ACEC NH Tech Conf Coastal H&H Supplement GZA final pdf

Thursday April 16, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Pierce Room

10:00am EDT

Session 5: A) NHDOT CADD Update; B) Bentley Update

Thursday April 16, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

Merrimack Room

Session 4A: NHDOT CADD UpdateSpeaker: Bill Caswell, NHDOT- In this presentation, Bill will provide an update on the status of NHDOT’s CAD/D system. This is an exciting time as NHDOT was recently awarded an ADCMS grant for development of intelligent digital models among other things. The presentation will discuss the status of the ADCMS grant project, recent CAD/D developments and future...
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Speakers

Bill Caswell, PE

CAD/D Section Supervisor, NHDOT

Bill Caswell started his career as an engineer in NHDOT’s Bureau of Highway Design in 1984. He accepted a position to help support and develop the Department’s newly acquired CAD/D system in January 1989 and has served in that capacity for the past 36 years. Outside of work, Bill... Read More →

Volaree Rendon

Director of Solution Engineering, Bentley Systems

Volaree Rendon, Director of Solution Engineering, has over 30 years of transportation industry experience, leading a high-performing team to deliver scalable engineering solutions. She drives the adoption of Bentley Systems’ infrastructure software, specializing in roads, bridges... Read More →

Addyson Lyons

Bentley Systems

Addyson Lyons, PE is a Technical Account Manager at Bentley Systems with over 12 years of transportation engineering experience and a strong background supporting agencies through digital delivery transformation. After nearly a decade designing and managing complex infrastructure... Read More →

NHDOT CADD Update pdf

5B NHDOT ACEC Presentation RevNotes pdf

Thursday April 16, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Merrimack Room

11:00am EDT

Networking

Thursday April 16, 2026 11:00am - 11:15am EDT

Pre-function Area

Take advantage of dedicated networking breaks to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and build relationships with fellow professionals from across New Hampshire’s engineering community.

Thursday April 16, 2026 11:00am - 11:15am EDT
Pre-function Area

11:15am EDT

Session 6: A) Exit 16 DDI, Colchester, Vermont; B) Pelham Roundabout #41751

Thursday April 16, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT

Salon A/B

Session 6A: Exit 16 DDI, Colchester, Vermont Speakers: Michael LaCroix & Ben Tietze, VTrans-This presentation will share an overview of the Vermont Agency of Transportation’s Exit 16 DDI project from its concept to its active construction. VTrans is excited to share various aspects of the project, including the history, purpose and need, design and permitting challenges, public outreach and...
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Moderators

James Marshall

New Hampshire Location Leader, HNTB

Jim is a Transportation Engineer with over 38 years of experience. He joined HNTB in December of 2025 where he is the NH Location Leader. Jim will ensure alignment with office goals and budgets, mentor staff, recruit new talent and expand the HNTB brand in the region. He brings... Read More →

Speakers

Ben Tietze

Vermont Agency of Transportation

Greg Bakos, PE

Transportation / Highway Engineer, VHB

Greg Bakos is a Transportation / Highway Engineer with over 42 years of experience at VHB planning, designing and administering transportation and safety improvement projects. He specializes in urban and complete streets projects that often include active transportation, traffic calming... Read More →

Michael LaCroix

Project Manager, Vermont Agency of Transportation

Michael LaCroix serves as a Project Manager within the Traffic Design Section at VTrans. Throughout his 27-year career in roadway and traffic design, he has dedicated the past 20 years to public service, with the last 18 years specifically focused on the delivery of intersection and... Read More →

Anthony "Tony" Puntin

Project Manager, NHDOT

Tony has over 30 years of experience in the civil engineering profession with a focus on transportation and project management. He is a Project Manager in NHDOT’s Community Assistance group. He is also an adjunct professor at UNH where he is the coordinator of the Civil/Environmental... Read More →

Thursday April 16, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Salon A/B

11:15am EDT

Session 7: A) SADES Retaining Wall Database Means & Methods; B) Foamed Glass Aggregate - Design & Construction of an Off-Alignment Bridge, MSE Walls, & Embankment in Colchester, VT

Thursday April 16, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT

Salon C

Session 7A: SADES Retaining Wall Database Means & Methods Speakers: Adam Carr, NHDOT-This presentation is a quick overview of the means, methods, and next steps involved with the creation of the NHDOT Statewide Asset Data Exchange System (SADES) database for retaining walls. This active project spans from late 2024 to present and has undergone several iterations involving a broad cadre...
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Moderators

Sonnia Tejada

Associate Vice President / Pavement Engineering Operations Manager, AECOM

Sonnia Tejada is the Operations Manager and Project Manager for AECOM’s Pavement Group, bringing over 20 years of experience in pavement preservation and highway programs for federal, state, and private agencies. Sonnia began her career at MassDOT and today collaborates closely... Read More →

Speakers

Adam Carr

Earth Scientist/Geologist, NHDOT

Adam Carr is a geotechnical geologist working for NHDOT Materials and Research Bureau covering the state of New Hampshire. He has served NHDOT for 5 interesting years; and has a very diverse background extending thirteen years from oilfield geology, to environmental, and engineering... Read More →

Melissa Landon, PhD, PE

Assistant Vice President Geotechnical Engineer, WSP USA, Inc.

Melissa Landon is a geotechnical project lead with 19 years of engineering experience. Her primary focus is on transportation geotechnics including bridge substructures, embankments, subsurface investigations, and mitigation of settlement and stability issues using lightweight fill... Read More →

7B Foamed Glass Aggregate Colchester VT 20260414 pdf

Thursday April 16, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Salon C

11:15am EDT

Session 8: A) RIDOT I-95 15 Design Build, RIDOT’s Largest Ever Project; B) D5 Bridge Bundle - MassDOT First Low-Bid Design Build

Thursday April 16, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT

Webster Room

Session 8A: RIDOT I-95 15 Design Build, RIDOT’s largest ever project Speakers: Jeff Klein, VHB; Steve DelGrosso, Skanska Civil USA-The $625 million I-95 15 design-build project, RIDOT’s largest, addresses 15 deteriorating bridges along I-95 and Route 10 between Providence and Warwick—a vital route for 185,000 vehicles daily. By combining multiple sites, the project improves safety,...
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Moderators

Adam Stockin

Vice President/Northern New England Transportation Lead, WSP USA, Inc.

Adam is the Northern New England Transportation Business Lead responsible for New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont. He holds a BS in Civil Engineering from Clarkson University and is a licensed PE in all three Northern New England States. Adam began his career in NHDOT’s Bridge Design... Read More →

Speakers

Jeff Klein, PE

Director of Transportation, VHB

Jeff holds a BS in Civil Engineering from University of New Hampshire (2002) and brings 24 years of experience in bridge design, project management, and Alternative Delivery. He recently served as Owner’s Representative for RIDOT’s $425M I-95 Providence Viaduct Northbound project... Read More →

Steve DelGrosso

Vice President of Operations, Skanska Civil USA

Steve earned a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of New Hampshire in 1982 and has over 40 years of construction experience managing projects ranging from $7 million to $625 million in New England. His expertise covers bridges, highways, tunnels, and marine construction... Read More →

Marco Pereira, PE

Project Manager, Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Marco Pereira, P.E., is a project manager in the Major Projects Section at MassDOT. His technical expertise includes civil site design, hydraulics and hydrology, water/stormwater/wastewater design, and intelligent transportation systems. He has been with MassDOT as a project manager... Read More →

Mike Sullivan

Senior Project Manager, Principal Engineer, Clough, Harbour & Associates (CHA)

Michael Sullivan, PE, has over 19 years of engineering design and project management experience. His technical expertise includes designing, assessing, and inspecting multiple types of bridges for state agencies throughout the northeast, including the Rhode Island Department of Transportation... Read More →

8A I 95 15 DB Presentation (ACEC NH) pdf

8B D5 Bridge Bundle pdf

Thursday April 16, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Webster Room

11:15am EDT

Session 9: Student Team Presentations

Thursday April 16, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT

Pierce Room

Session 9A: Greg Lake Dam Rehabilitation, Antrim, NH Speakers: Appalachia Kunz, Nathan Nesbit, Diana Eliasson, & Nick Swanson, UNH- UNH Capstone Team 14 has collaborated with The Turner Group to evaluate the rehabilitation of Gregg Lake Dam in Antrim, NH. Inspectors from the NHDES Dam Bureau have raised issues regarding the condition of the high hazard dam, noting inadequate freeboard during...
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Moderators

Roch Larochelle

Associates-Northern New England, HDR

Speakers

Rodrigo Amador

Student, New Hampshire Technical Institute (NHTI)

Eli Lemire

Student, New Hampshire Technical Institute (NHTI)

Kloe MacKenzie

Student, New Hampshire Technical Institute (NHTI)

Savanah Lee

Student, New Hampshire Technical Institute (NHTI)

Jason McIntosh

Student, New Hampshire Technical Institute (NHTI)

Appalachia Kunz

Student, University of New Hampshire

Nathan Nesbit

Student, University of New Hampshire

Diana Eliasson

Student, University of New Hampshire

Nick Swanson

Student, University of New Hampshire

Thursday April 16, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Pierce Room

12:15pm EDT

Networking

Thursday April 16, 2026 12:15pm - 12:45pm EDT

Pre-function Area

Take advantage of dedicated networking breaks to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and build relationships with fellow professionals from across New Hampshire’s engineering community.

Thursday April 16, 2026 12:15pm - 12:45pm EDT
Pre-function Area

12:45pm EDT

Luncheon Keynote Presentation: Are Speed Limits a Relic of the Past?

Thursday April 16, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT

Granite Ballroom

Are Speed Limits a Relic of the Past? Speakers: Dr. Patricia TiceChallenges one of the most familiar tools in traffic safety by asking a deeper question: what actually makes drivers slow down? Drawing on human factors research, real-world roadway examples, and New Hampshire’s unique development patterns, this talk reframes speed as an outcome of engagement—not enforcement. By treating driving...
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Moderators

Matthew Low, PE

Chief Operating Officer, Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc.

Matthew J. Low, PE is the Chief Operations Officer (COO) with Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc., a 120-person civil engineering firm with offices in New England and Florida. He is responsible for the growth and quality of the firm’s service offerings as well as productivity and efficiency... Read More →

Speakers

Dr. Patricia Tice

Transportation Engineer, Researcher & Human Factors Specialist, Profound Insights

Dr. Patricia Tice is a transportation engineer, researcher, and human factors specialist whose work focuses on how roadway design, context, and perception shape driver behavior—often more powerfully than rules or enforcement. Through the Mental Frameworks project, she examined how... Read More →

Thursday April 16, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT
Granite Ballroom

1:45pm EDT

Networking

Thursday April 16, 2026 1:45pm - 2:00pm EDT

Pre-function Area

Take advantage of dedicated networking breaks to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and build relationships with fellow professionals from across New Hampshire’s engineering community.

Thursday April 16, 2026 1:45pm - 2:00pm EDT
Pre-function Area

2:00pm EDT

Session 10: A) ConnDOT Interchange; B) I-277 Exit 3A North Carolina (Video Game)

Thursday April 16, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Salon A/B

Session 10A: ConnDOT Interchange Speaker: Kimberly Lesay, HNTB; David Schweitzer, HNTB- The Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) process guided the evaluation of the I 84/Route 8 “Mixmaster” Interchange in Waterbury, addressing aging structures and outdated geometry. Attendees will learn how the team used PEL to identify community needs, develop multimodal solutions, and screen...
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Moderators

Phillip Kendall

New England Highway Practice Lead, H&H

Phil has more than 30 years of experience in preliminary and final highway design. His portfolio includes projects in both the private and public sectors, ranging from simple sidewalk improvements to large interstate improvements for state departments of transportation. Phil is a... Read More →

Speakers

Kimberly Lesay

Planning Practice Consultant, HNTB

Kim Lesay is a Planning Practice Consultant at HNTB with more than 31 years of transportation experience. She previously served as Bureau Chief of Policy and Planning and Assistant Transportation Planning Director for Environmental Planning at the Connecticut Department of Transportation... Read More →

David Schweitzer

Senior Project Manager, HNTB

David Schweitzer is a Senior Project Manager at HNTB with more than 38 years of transportation experience. His career has been with highway/civil-site projects, the majority as a task lead and/or project manager. With the I-84/Route 8 “Mixmaster” Interchange Project, he led the... Read More →

Smith Siromaskul

Principal Professional Associate, HDR, Inc.

Smith Siromaskul is a Principal Professional Associate with HDR and leads HDR’s concept development practice group. With over 25 years of experience split between roadway design and traffic analysis and simulation, he has been involved in the planning, design, and construction of... Read More →

10A ConnDOT Interchange pdf

Thursday April 16, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Salon A/B

2:00pm EDT

Session 11: A) Conway 41755 Multi-Use Path Project; B) New Hampshire Seacoast Greenway Updates - Hampton to Portsmouth, NH

Thursday April 16, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Salon C

Session 11A: Conway 41755 Multi-Use Path Project Speaker: Thomas Jameson, NHDOT; Burr Phillips, Civil Solutions; Chris Meier, Mt. Washington Valley Trails-This project was a partnership between the town of Conway and the Mount Washington Valley Trail Association. The design and construction were a private public partnership using MWVTA funds and Federal Congestion Mitigation Air Quality...
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Moderators

Roch Larochelle

Associates-Northern New England, HDR

Speakers

Thomas Jameson, PE

Transportation Alternative Program Manager, Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Program Manager & Project Manager, NHDOT

Tom Jameson is both a program manager as well as a project manager in the Community Assistance Section of the Bureau of Planning and Community Assistance. He has worked for NHDOT for 39 years and has held roles in Survey, Highway Design, Rail & Transit, GIS, and Community Assistance... Read More →

Tim Whitney, PE

Highway Engineering Team Leader/Project Manager, Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI)

Tim Whitney is a highway engineer with over a decade of experience delivering rail trail, shared-use path, and multimodal corridor projects across New England. He has led design efforts for the Hampton-Portsmouth segment of the New Hampshire Seacoast Greenway and contributed to the... Read More →

Burr Phillips, PE, CPESC

Civil Engineer, Civil Solutions

Burr Phillips has provided civil engineering design/consulting as Civil Solutions, LLC since 2005, including designing the Conway Multi-Use Pathway. From 1987 until 2005, he worked for two consulting engineering firms in New Hampshire and Maine. He holds a B.S. in civil engineering... Read More →

Christopher Meier

President, Mt. Washington Valley Trails

Christopher Meier is the President of the Mount Washington Valley Trails Association, a NH 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to the development and stewardship of off-road, non-motorized trails and pathways within the Mount Washington Valley of New Hampshire. Chris is an attorney in... Read More →

Matt Francoeur

Engineering Technician, NHDOT

Matthew Francoeur has been working as an Engineering Technician for the Construction Bureau of NHDOT since 2021, and previously worked as a Survey Technician in the private sector. He received a BA in Philosophy from UNH in 2008, which he subsequently put to full use in such jobs... Read More →

Alex Brenneman

Engineering Technician, NHDOT

Alex earned his Bachelor’s Degree in English in 2009. After several years of serving beverages, and not getting paid well for Writin’ Real Good, he set out and earned an Associate’s Degree in Civil Engineering in 2014. That same year he started at the NHDOT and has been working... Read More →

Thursday April 16, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Salon C

2:00pm EDT

Session 12: A) Historic Bridge Inventory Update; B) Monarch Butterfly

Thursday April 16, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Webster Room

Session 12A: Historic Bridge Inventory UpdateSpeaker: Jillian Edelman, NHDOT-This presentation will provide an update to using NH’s Historic Bridge Inventory and Management Plan. The focus will be on utilizing the information within the HBI and how it can be applied to projects and scoping efforts. This session will provide real-time demonstration of the database and its applicability. Session...
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Moderators

Robert Faulkner, PE

Northeast Market Segment Leader, Vice President, CHA Consulting, Inc.

Robert (Rob) is a transportation engineer with 40 years of experience. Since he joined CHA in 1996, he has dedicated the majority of his career to working on and managing CHA’s projects performed for the New Hampshire Department of Transportation. He has extensive experience designing... Read More →

Speakers

Jamie O'Brien

Certified Wetland Scientist & Certified Wildlife Biologist, Normandeau Associates, Inc.

Ms. O’Brien is a New Hampshire Certified Wetland Scientist and Certified Wildlife Biologist® with sixteen years of professional experience in wildlife research, conservation, natural resource management, and permitting throughout New England. This includes 12 years at Normandeau... Read More →

Heidi Holman

Wildlife Diversity Biologist, NH Fish and Game

Heidi Holman is a wildlife diversity biologist with the NH Fish and Game Department. Her primary responsibilities include implementation of recovery efforts for at-risk butterflies and the New England cottontail rabbit with habitat restoration and release of individuals from captive... Read More →

Jill Edelmann

Cultural Resources Manager, NHDOT

Jill Edelmann serves as the Cultural Resources Program Manager at the New Hampshire Department of Transportation, where she has worked for 17 years. She oversees compliance with state and federal regulations related to cultural and historic resources for NHDOT projects. Jill currently... Read More →

12B MonarchCCAA pdf

Thursday April 16, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Webster Room

2:00pm EDT

Session 13: A) Cold Spray Proof of Concept Structural Bridge Repair; B) Asphalt Rejuvenators & Slurry Seals: Expanding the Pavement Preservation Toolbox

Thursday April 16, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Pierce Room

Session 13A: Cold Spray Proof of Concept Structural Bridge Repair Speaker: Alyson Bedard, MassDOT; Brian Schagen, UMass-This presentation explores the application of cold-spray additive manufacturing (CSAM) for structural steel repair and infrastructure rehabilitation. The presentation will discuss how cold-spray technology enables the deposition of metal powders at supersonic velocities without...
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Moderators

Sonnia Tejada

Associate Vice President / Pavement Engineering Operations Manager, AECOM

Speakers

Nayeem Faruk, PE

Senior Pavement Engineer, AECOM

Nayeem Faruk, PE, is a Senior Pavement Engineer with over 15 years of experience in pavement evaluation, design, and management systems for roadway and airfield infrastructure. He has served as project manager and technical lead for state, federal, municipal, and private transportation... Read More →

Nick Jones

Civil Engineer III / Pavement Engineer, AECOM

Nick Jones is a Civil Engineer at AECOM with 11 years of experience supporting transportation and rail infrastructure projects. He has led pavement design, bidding, and construction administration for numerous municipalities, government agencies, and private owners nationwide. His... Read More →

Brian Schagen, PhD

Doctorate in Structural Engineering, University of Massachusetts

Brian Schagen is a PhD candidate in structural engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, soon to graduate, and a visiting researcher at MIT. His research focuses on cold-spray additive manufacturing (CSAM) for the repair and rehabilitation of aging civil infrastructure... Read More →

Alyson Bedard, P.E.

State Bridge Preservation Engineer, Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Alyson Bedard is the State Bridge Preservation Engineer at MassDOT. She earned her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Civil Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and is a licensed professional structural engineer. Her distinct passions for repairing bridges led... Read More →

13B Asphalt Preservation Methods ACEC NH pdf

Thursday April 16, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Pierce Room

3:00pm EDT

Networking

Thursday April 16, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

Pre-function Area

Take advantage of dedicated networking breaks to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and build relationships with fellow professionals from across New Hampshire’s engineering community.

Thursday April 16, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Pre-function Area

3:30pm EDT

Session 14: A) ABC UHPC Overlay Bridge Replacement, Rockingham, VT; B) Delivering a Multi-phased Bridge Rehabilitation for the I-89 Connecticut River Crossing that Improves Roadway Capacity

Thursday April 16, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT

Salon A/B

Session 14A: ABC UHPC Overlay Bridge Replacement, Rockingham, VT Speaker: Adam Stockin & Tim Polson, WSP-This Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) project consisted of the replacement of a 59’ steel beam bridge perched on deep ledge cuts over the Green Mountain Railroad carrying Route 5 built in 1929. To minimize impacts to the traveling public and the railroad, the bridge was replaced in...
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Moderators

Loretta Girard Doughty, P.E.

Program Administrator, Division of Project Development, NHDOT

Speakers

Adam Stockin

Vice President/Northern New England Transportation Lead, WSP USA, Inc.

Samuel White, PE

Project Manager & Senior Bridge Engineer, McFarland Johnson

Sam, a New Hampshire native, brings 13+ years of expertise in bridge design, load rating, and inspection for state agencies and municipalities. As the leader of MJ’s New Hampshire bridge design group, Sam oversees complex bridge projects bringing an innovative yet practical approach... Read More →

Timothy Polson, PE

Assistant Vice President of Structural Engineering, WSP USA Inc.

As an Assistant Vice President of Structural Engineering at WSP, Tim has 15 years of experience supporting bridge replacement, rehabilitation, inspection, and load rating projects throughout New England, including extensive work for NHDOT. He holds a BS in Civil Engineering from Lafayette... Read More →

Andy Silovich

Contract Administrator, Construction Bureau, NHDOT

Andy is the contract administrator on the Lebanon-Hartford 16148 construction project. Andrew graduated from Vermont Technical College with an Associates in Civil Engineering Technologies in 2007 and the University of Vermont with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering in 2010. He worked... Read More →

Thursday April 16, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Salon A/B

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Session 15: A) Route 11 Slope Stabilization Project in Sunapee, NH; B) Dummer-Cambridge-Errol 16304B

Thursday April 16, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT

Salon C

Session 15A: Route 11 Slope Stabilization Project in Sunapee, NH Speaker: Curtis Morrill, NHDOT- The NH Route 11 slope stabilization project was initiated in response to a slope failure that transpired during the storm event from July 9-13, 2023, approximately 1600-ft east of Trow Hill Road in Sunapee. Severe settlement of the eastbound lane and sloughing of the embankment for...
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Moderators

Nichole Davis

Vice President | Creative & Development Director, Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc.

Nichole’s passion revolves around making a difference, and that’s exactly what she does at Hoyle Tanner. As a Vice President and the Creative & Development Director, Nichole is looked to for her innovative ideas and engaging solutions. In addition to leading our branding and marketing... Read More →

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Curtis Morrill

Project Manager, NHDOT

Curtis Morrill works for the NHDOT in the Bureau of Highway Design as a Project Manager. Curtis joined NHDOT in 2013 with the Bureau of Construction and worked on multiple I-93 expansion projects. In 2018, he joined the Bureau of Highway Design working as a Design Engineer and Design... Read More →

Erin Force

Project Manager/Senior Geotechnical Engineer, Haley & Aldrich, Inc.

Erin Force joined Haley & Aldrich in 1998. She plans and delivers geotechnical scopes of work for highways and bridges, buildings, and marine facilities. Erin served as the geotechnical project manager for the Sunapee NH Route 11 slope stabilization project, where she led a local... Read More →

Mario Giroux, PE

Contract Administrator, Construction Bureau, NHDOT

Mario Giroux is a Contract Administrator for the NHDOT Construction Bureau. After graduating from UNH with a BS in Civil Engineering and interning with the NHDOT, Mario was hired as a Civil Engineer by the NHDOT Construction Bureau. On behalf of the NHDOT, Mario has overseen multiple... Read More →

15A 44438A Sunapee ACEC Presentation Final pdf

15B 2026 D C E ACEC Presentation PDF pdf

Thursday April 16, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Salon C

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Session 16: A) NHDOT Pavement Markings Philosophy; B) Reducing Speeding in Construction Work Zones: Insights from the CTDOT’s Automated Work Zone Speed Control Pilot

Thursday April 16, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT

Webster Room

Session 16A: NHDOT Pavement Markings Philosophy Speaker: Lee Baronas, NHDOT- As technology advances and needs evolve, the selection of materials and application methods of roadway pavement markings for NHDOT projects and maintenance activities are changing. This session will review the Department’s philosophy regarding pavement markings, with the objective of providing greater context and...
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Frank Koczalka

Project Manager, VHB

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Lee Baronas, PE

Administrator & State Traffic Engineer, NHDOT

Lee Baronas has been a member of the NH Department of Transportation for just over ten years, initially serving as Assistant Administrator and, for the past three years, as Administrator and State Traffic Engineer with the Bureau of Traffic. During this time, a focus has been on materials... Read More →

Andrew Cadmus

Associate Vice President, HDR, Inc.

Andrew Cadmus is an Associate Vice President at HDR and leads its Toll and Revenue System Development and Operations practice. His team helps public agencies establish or improve tolling, automated enforcement, and parking systems. Andrew brings 20 years of experience in both the... Read More →

Timothy Young, PE

Senior Project Manager/ Alternative Delivery, HDR, Inc.

Tim Young is a Senior Project Manager at HDR with more than 30 years of experience in the transportation industry. His key professional experience includes construction oversight, Design-Build procurement services, and accelerated bridge construction techniques.His background includes... Read More →

Thursday April 16, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Webster Room

3:30pm EDT

Session 17: A) Digital Delivery - State of the Industry; B) Online Driveway Permit Process Update

Thursday April 16, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT

Pierce Room

Session 17A: Digital Delivery - State of the Industry Speaker: Aidan Cleaves & Jeff Bachiochi, VHB; Patrick Colburn, NHDOT- This presentation offers an overview of how DOTs are adapting to the modern era of Digital Delivery. Aidan Cleaves and Jeff Bachiochi (VHB) will discuss FHWAs vision, highlighting states that are leading adoption as well as those emerging with federal support. VHB will share...
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Tobey Reynolds

Assistant Director of Project Development, NHDOT

Speakers

Roger Appleton

District Engineer, NHDOT District 6, NHDOT

Roger Appleton, PE, is the District Engineer for NHDOT District 6. He has served NHDOT for 11 years, including the last 7 years in District 6. Roger was a key part of the development team for NHDOT’s online permit portal and updates to the Driveway Policy. Before joining the State... Read More →

Susan Klasen PE

Director of Operations, NHDOT

Susan Klasen, PE, serves as Director of Operations for the New Hampshire Department of Transportation, bringing a deep and diverse background in transportation engineering and public service. A graduate of Colorado State University, she began her career as a consultant with Howard... Read More →

Patrick Colburn PE

Construction Services Engineer, NHDOT

Patrick Colburn is the Construction Services Engineer at the New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT). He leads the Construction Audit team, Work Zone Traffic Control and Paving Specialist, and Technical Support Specialists. His office drives NHDOT’s e-Construction initiatives... Read More →

Aidan Cleaves

Highway Engineer, VHB

Aidan Cleaves is a Highway Engineer in VHB’s Bedford, NH office with 8 years of experience working on transportation infrastructure projects. He is actively involved in advancing digital delivery within VHB and the State of New Hampshire as an accredited Bentley Premier scholar... Read More →

Jeff Bachiochi

Highway Engineer, VHB

Jeff Bachiochi is a Highway Engineer in VHB’s Winooski, VT office with 14 years of experience working on transportation infrastructure projects. He is an accredited Bentley Premier Scholar in OpenRoads Designer (ORD) and a champion of advancing Digital Delivery in Vermont, having... Read More →

17B 2026 NHACEC Permit portal pdf

Thursday April 16, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Pierce Room

3:30pm EDT

Session 18: This is your brain on driving: The Psychology of Speed & What You Can Do About It

Thursday April 16, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT

Merrimack Room

Session 18: This is your brain on driving: The Psychology of Speed and What You Can Do About It Speaker: Dr. Patricia Tice, Profound Insights- This session takes a practical look at how human perception, attention, and expectancy translate into the speeds people actually use. Rather than treating speed as a policy variable, this session examines the specific environmental cues that shape driver...
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Moderators

Bill Lambert

State Highway Safety Administrator, NHDOT

Bill is a native of Rumford, Maine. A graduate of the Worcester Polytechnic Institute, he worked as a consultant engineer prior to joining the NHDOT in 1993. He served as State Traffic Engineer 2000-23, prior to his current assignment as Highway Safety/Active Transportation Admin... Read More →

Speakers

Dr. Patricia Tice

Transportation Engineer, Researcher & Human Factors Specialist, Profound Insights

Thursday April 16, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Merrimack Room

4:30pm EDT

Social Gathering & Networking

Thursday April 16, 2026 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT

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Wrap up the day at our social gathering, where attendees can unwind, continue conversations, and strengthen connections with colleagues from across New Hampshire’s engineering community.

Thursday April 16, 2026 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
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