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General
Conference Registration
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Conference Services
Registration is right of the lobby under "Conference Services" near ballroom A-C
Registration
General
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General
Opening Reception
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Riverview Ballroom
General
Reception
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General
Conference Registration
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Conference Services
Registration is right of the lobby under "Conference Services" near ballroom A-C
Registration
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General
Continental Breakfast
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General
Lunch & SWTA Spotlight Awards
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Grand Eagle Ballroom D&E
Announcement of the 2023 SWTA Spotlight Awards.
SWTA's annual Spotlight Awards are among the oldest awards recognizing marketing campaigns and projects in the public transportation industry, first awa
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Lunch
Awards
Marketing
General
Alexandra Aitkin
Communications Specialist at South West Transit Association
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General
Happy Hour
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Eagle Ballroom F-H Foyer
Open to Marketing Attendees and will immediately follow end of day training.
Marketing
Reception
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General
Dinner on your own
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Marketing
Leaning In and Engaging with your Community
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Eagle Ballroom F-H
Panel Discussion
Marketing
Rita Patrick
Managing Director of Public Relations at Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority
Theo Richards
Sr. Director of Business Development and Outreach at Capital Area Transit System
Nate Hinkel
Senior Communications Specialist at Wichita Transit
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Marketing
The Art & Science Behind Transit Branding
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Eagle Ballroom F-H
At the core of highly successful companies is the ability to effectively sell the products and services of the organization. To reduce congestion, pollution and better serve the mobility needs of our
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Marketing
Traci Jones
Principal & Creative Director at Studio Six
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Marketing
Fantastic Photography with your smartphone
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Eagle Ballroom F-H
This interactive session will teach participants how to take stunning photos with their smartphones. User-friendly (free) apps, lighting tips and tricks, awesome angles, and how great photography can
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Marketing
Traci Jones
Principal & Creative Director at Studio Six
Krysztof Walder
Photographer at Studio Six Branding
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Marketing
This Could have been an email: Meeting Gen Z where they are
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Eagle Ballroom F-H
"We've all been there. Your boss called a meeting that could have definitely been an email.
This interactive session will challenge and teach you how to pivot your marketing strategy to attract Gen Z
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Marketing
Alexandra Aitkin
Communications Specialist at South West Transit Association
Erika Finnestead
Marketing Director at Ozark Regional Transit
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Community Mobility
The Small Vehicle Crisis
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Eagle Ballroom A-C
Transit has never had more funding available to purchase new vehicles, yet the availability & cost of procuring smaller vehicles has never been more challenging. This session will get to the root of
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Community Mobility
Scott Bogren
Executive Director at CTAA - Community Transportation Association of America
Eli Rosenbloom
CEO at FR Conversions, LLC
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Community Mobility
The Front Line Staff Crisis
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Eagle Ballroom A-C
Going hand-in-hand with the crisis in small vehicles is a similar challenge in hiring & retaining front-line staff, particular vehicle operators. This session will explore data from transit agencies w
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Community Mobility
Michael Walk
Research Scientist and the Program Manager at Transit Mobility Program at Texas A&M Transportation Institu
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Community Mobility
Mobility Management and Hospital Engagement Plans
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Eagle Ballroom A-C
Kansas and Oklahoma Mobility Managers share real life examples and benefits of hospital and medical coordination planning. The presentation will include a demonstration of coordination software, and
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Community Mobility
Olivia Hook
Manager of Development at Oklahoma Department of Transportation
Mike Spadafore
Mobility Manager at Kansas Mobility Management
Michelle Griffin
Director of Mobility Management at North Central KS Coordinated Transit Council
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Community Mobility
Expanding Transit Access in Northwest Arkansas
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Eagle Ballroom A-C
Ozark Regional Transit Bus Stop Enhancements Plan - Ozark Regional Transit and community partners are following in the steps of successful regional bicycle infrastructure projects, with new plans and
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Community Mobility
Joel Gardner
Executive Director at ORT - Ozark Regional Transit
Shawn Strate
Senior Planner / Transportation at Olsson
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ZEV Maintenance Training
Introduction to Vehicle Electronics & High Voltage Systems - The Transit Workforce Center
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EXPO
ZEV Maintenance Training
James Hall
Program Manager of Technical Training at International Transportation Learning Center
Mike Brock
President at Immersed Technologies, Inc.
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ZEV Maintenance Training
Equipment Manufacturer Presentation: RIDE / BYD
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EXPO
ZEV Maintenance Training
Mike Fundakowski
Customer Service Trainer at RIDE / BYD
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General
Conference Registration
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Conference Services
Registration is right of the lobby under "Conference Services" near ballroom A-C
Registration
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General
Continental Breakfast
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General
Lunch
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Grand Eagle Ballroom D&E
Lunch
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General
Offsite Social Event
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Axe to Grind
Socialize with your fellow attendees at Axe To Grind in downtown Wichita on Tuesday 8/15 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm, includes transportation, food, & beverage. Registration required and $50 no-show fee appli
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General
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Transit Law
Marijuana & Drug Testing
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Eagle Ballroom A-C
This session will provide information about trends in cannabis (marijuana) use, including CBD. We will cover the ever-changing legal landscape (state vs. federal), demographics and prevalence of use,
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Transit Law
Sean Oswald
Chief of Operations/Director of Drug & Alcohol Initiatives at RLS & Associates, Inc.
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Transit Law
13C & Labor Issues
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Eagle Ballroom A-C
Ensuring your agency's best interests while negotiating fair agreements with organized labor is a challenging & ongoing reality for many transit providers. We'll get into the latest on federal labor l
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Transit Law
Katie Kraft
Partner at Thompson Coburn, LLP
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SWTA: Next Gen
Leaning-In At Your Agency & Advocating For Yourself
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Eagle Ballroom F-H
How do you stand apart at your agency while also contributing as a team player? Where do we draw the line between self-confidence and self-promotion? Our presenters will share their perspectives on ho
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SWTA: Next Gen
Dottie Watkins
President & CEO at CapMetro
Perri D'Armond
Director at Fort Bend County Public Transportation Department
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SWTA: Next Gen
Getting Ready for Your Promotion
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Eagle Ballroom F-H
SWTA: Next Gen
Ellie Overhault
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Community Mobility
Trends in Cannabis Use & Continued Impacts on Transit Operations
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Eagle Ballroom A-C
This session will provide information about trends in cannabis (marijuana) use, including CBD. We will cover the ever-changing legal landscape (state vs. federal), demographics and prevalence of use,
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Community Mobility
Sean Oswald
Chief of Operations/Director of Drug & Alcohol Initiatives at RLS & Associates, Inc.
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Community Mobility
Communicatins for Non-Marketing Professionals
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Eagle Ballroom A-C
The influence of marketing extends far beyond the marketing department. Regardless of your role, having a solid understanding of marketing principles and adopting a marketing mindset can significantly
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Community Mobility
Traci Jones
Principal & Creative Director at Studio Six
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Marketing
Using AI to Accelerate your Marketing
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Eagle Ballroom F-H
Carl Willis with Simplistic Marketing to explore real-world case studies where AI-powered solutions have reshaped the marketing landscape. Uncover how machine learning algorithms can analyze vast amou
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Marketing
Carl Willis
Marketing Strategist at Simplicity Marketing, LLC
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Marketing
Creating & Executing Presentations to get your point across
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Eagle Ballroom F-H
Marketing
Ellie Overhault
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ZEV Maintenance Training
Equipment Manufacturer Presentation: Proterra
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EXPO
ZEV Maintenance Training
George Sadowski
Lead Technical Trainer at Proterra
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ZEV Maintenance Training
Equipment Manufacturer Presentation: FR Conversions
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EXPO
ZEV Maintenance Training
Denny Foerschler
Regional Sales Manager at FR Conversions LLC
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General
Conference Registration
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Conference Services
Registration is right of the lobby under "Conference Services" near ballroom A-C
Registration
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General
Continental Breakfast
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Grand Eagle Ballroom D&E
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General
Lunch
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Lunch
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Transit Law
Trends in Transit Law
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Eagle Ballroom A-C
From weekend work requirements to vehicle insurance issues, we'll cover a handful of timely topics along with plenty of time for questions.
Transit Law
Rich Sampson
Executive Director at South West Transit Association
Curtis Roberts
Administration Director at Cache Valley Transit District
John Cassidy
General Council at Topeka Metropolitan Transit Authority
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Transit Law
Regional Counsel Update
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Eagle Ballroom A-C
FTA Staff provide updates on new programs and guidance, including an update on Civil Rights requirements.
Transit Law
Jason Pollock
Region VII Regional Counsel at FTA
Dawn Sweet
Director Office of Civil Rights Policy & Engagement at Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
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Transit Law
Ground Rules for Using Federal Funds
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Eagle Ballroom A-C
Jim LaRusch will share his extensive experience in transit law in this session covering general do’s and don’ts for federal grants in terms of administrative requirements, project management, repo
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Transit Law
Jim LaRusch
Chief Operating Officer & Corporate Counsel at Raul V. Bravo + Associates
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Transit Law
Ethics
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Eagle Ballroom A-C
Being intentional about how and why we make decisions is a crucial element in managing any large agency. In this session, we'll take a look at new dimensions of professional ethics and key strategies
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Transit Law
KD Shiflett
Tech Culture & Leadership Strategist at KDPenn Industries LLC
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SWTA: Next Gen
Intro to Contracts & Contract Management
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Eagle Ballroom F-H
Administering transit agencies means managing an assortment of contracts and agreements, ranging from vehicle procurement to technology vendors to marking consultants. This session is designed as a pr
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SWTA: Next Gen
Jim LaRusch
Chief Operating Officer & Corporate Counsel at Raul V. Bravo + Associates
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SWTA: Next Gen
Conflict Management
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Eagle Ballroom F-H
If you are like most people, you learned how to manage conflict at home or in the schoolyard, and let’s face it…these are not very effective teachers. Conflict is part of life. It’s how one cho
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SWTA: Next Gen
Teri Fisher
CEO at Insight Strategies, Inc.
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SWTA: Next Gen
Transit Policy & Advocacy
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Eagle Ballroom F-H
What’s the difference between authorization, appropriations & apportionment, or between capital and operations investment? How do I unscramble the number soup of federal formula programs like 5307,
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SWTA: Next Gen
Rich Sampson
Executive Director at South West Transit Association
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SWTA: Next Gen
Public Speaking & Facilitating Public Meetings
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Eagle Ballroom F-H
Public speaking and facilitating public meetings are critical skills that can greatly influence the success of individuals in various professional roles. This session will explore the key principals
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SWTA: Next Gen
Cory Buchta
Communications Specialist at City of Wichita
Conference Registration
General
Sunday, August 13, 2023
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Conference Services
Opening Reception
General
Sunday, August 13, 2023
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Riverview Ballroom
Conference Registration
General
Monday, August 14, 2023
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Conference Services
Continental Breakfast
General
Monday, August 14, 2023
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Lunch & SWTA Spotlight Awards
General
Monday, August 14, 2023
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Grand Eagle Ballroom D&E
Alexandra Aitkin
Communications Specialist
Happy Hour
General
Monday, August 14, 2023
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Eagle Ballroom F-H Foyer
Dinner on your own
General
Monday, August 14, 2023
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Leaning In and Engaging with your Community
Marketing
Monday, August 14, 2023
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Eagle Ballroom F-H
Rita Patrick
+ 2
Managing Director of Public Relations
The Art & Science Behind Transit Branding
Marketing
Monday, August 14, 2023
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Eagle Ballroom F-H
Traci Jones
Principal & Creative Director
Fantastic Photography with your smartphone
Marketing
Monday, August 14, 2023
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Eagle Ballroom F-H
Traci Jones
+ 1
Principal & Creative Director
This Could have been an email: Meeting Gen Z where they are
Marketing
Monday, August 14, 2023
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Eagle Ballroom F-H
Alexandra Aitkin
+ 1
Communications Specialist
The Small Vehicle Crisis
Community Mobility
Monday, August 14, 2023
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Eagle Ballroom A-C
Scott Bogren
+ 1
Executive Director
The Front Line Staff Crisis
Community Mobility
Monday, August 14, 2023
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Eagle Ballroom A-C
Michael Walk
Research Scientist and the Program Manager
Mobility Management and Hospital Engagement Plans
Community Mobility
Monday, August 14, 2023
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Eagle Ballroom A-C
Olivia Hook
+ 2
Manager of Development
Expanding Transit Access in Northwest Arkansas
Community Mobility
Monday, August 14, 2023
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Eagle Ballroom A-C
Joel Gardner
+ 1
Executive Director
Introduction to Vehicle Electronics & High Voltage Systems - The Transit Workforce Center
ZEV Maintenance Training
Monday, August 14, 2023
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EXPO
James Hall
+ 1
Program Manager of Technical Training
Equipment Manufacturer Presentation: RIDE / BYD
ZEV Maintenance Training
Monday, August 14, 2023
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EXPO
Mike Fundakowski
Customer Service Trainer
Conference Registration
General
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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Conference Services
Continental Breakfast
General
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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Lunch
General
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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Grand Eagle Ballroom D&E
Offsite Social Event
General
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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Axe to Grind
Marijuana & Drug Testing
Transit Law
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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Eagle Ballroom A-C
Sean Oswald
Chief of Operations/Director of Drug & Alcohol Initiatives
13C & Labor Issues
Transit Law
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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Eagle Ballroom A-C
Katie Kraft
Partner
Leaning-In At Your Agency & Advocating For Yourself
SWTA: Next Gen
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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Eagle Ballroom F-H
Dottie Watkins
+ 1
President & CEO at CapMetro
Getting Ready for Your Promotion
SWTA: Next Gen
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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Eagle Ballroom F-H
Ellie Overhault
Trends in Cannabis Use & Continued Impacts on Transit Operations
Community Mobility
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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Eagle Ballroom A-C
Sean Oswald
Chief of Operations/Director of Drug & Alcohol Initiatives
Communicatins for Non-Marketing Professionals
Community Mobility
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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Eagle Ballroom A-C
Traci Jones
Principal & Creative Director
Using AI to Accelerate your Marketing
Marketing
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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Eagle Ballroom F-H
Carl Willis
Marketing Strategist
Creating & Executing Presentations to get your point across
Marketing
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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Eagle Ballroom F-H
Ellie Overhault
Equipment Manufacturer Presentation: Proterra
ZEV Maintenance Training
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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EXPO
George Sadowski
Lead Technical Trainer
Equipment Manufacturer Presentation: FR Conversions
ZEV Maintenance Training
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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EXPO
Denny Foerschler
Regional Sales Manager
Conference Registration
General
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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Conference Services
Continental Breakfast
General
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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Grand Eagle Ballroom D&E
Lunch
General
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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Trends in Transit Law
Transit Law
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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Eagle Ballroom A-C
Rich Sampson
+ 2
Executive Director
Regional Counsel Update
Transit Law
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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Eagle Ballroom A-C
Jason Pollock
+ 1
Region VII Regional Counsel
Ground Rules for Using Federal Funds
Transit Law
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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Eagle Ballroom A-C
Jim LaRusch
Chief Operating Officer & Corporate Counsel
Ethics
Transit Law
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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Eagle Ballroom A-C
KD Shiflett
Tech Culture & Leadership Strategist
Intro to Contracts & Contract Management
SWTA: Next Gen
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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Eagle Ballroom F-H
Jim LaRusch
Chief Operating Officer & Corporate Counsel
Conflict Management
SWTA: Next Gen
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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Eagle Ballroom F-H
Teri Fisher
CEO
Transit Policy & Advocacy
SWTA: Next Gen
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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Eagle Ballroom F-H
Rich Sampson
Executive Director
Public Speaking & Facilitating Public Meetings
SWTA: Next Gen
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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Eagle Ballroom F-H
Cory Buchta
Communications Specialist
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