Susan retired from the Connecticut Department of Transportation after 32 years where she was a highway maintainer for 19 years and Curriculum Manager for 13. She served as program chair for the CT Training & Development Network and was on the instructor team for Aspir­ing Leaders (CT Executive Management Program). She holds a master’s degree in Adult Learning from the University of Connecticut. Susan is active in WTS-CT and serves on the WTS International Committee on Equity, Inclusion & Diversity, and supports the American Red Cross as an instructor in Defensive Driving, Mass Care and Shelter Management.

Jenna is a dedicated field safety specialist with 5 years of civil construction experience. She’s been the driving force behind building and maintaining safety programs that minimize risk and protect workers on the job. Known for strengthening safety culture and bridging the gap between crews and safety personnel, Jenna brings both leadership and heart to the field. She holds a wide range of OSHA certifications and is actively pursuing her OSHA Outreach Trainer authorization. A committed advocate for knowledge and safety in construction—all in pursuit of one mission: making sure every worker gets home safe each day.

Dane began land surveying in 2005 and earned LSIT certification in 2007 and PLS in Maine in 2009. He is licensed in Maine, Vermont, Texas, Colorado, and Oregon. He has more than 15 years of experience across residential, commercial, ALTA, transportation, and construction survey disciplines. He authored Fundamentals of Surveying: Exam Study Manual and currently works as a Professional Land Surveyor for CDOT.

Joe is a high school business and computer science teacher at Prairie View High School and adjunct business professor at FRCC. He holds a BS in Technical Management, an MBA, and certifications in Coding, IT, Marketing and Business Technology. He has a passion for leadership and communication education.

Joe transitioned from corporate life to education seven years ago and has a deep commitment to student development. He currently resides in Colorado and enjoys mountain drives, hiking, and outdoor adventures with his fiancée and daughters.

Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering at West Virginia University and Director of the WV LTAP. Ron has testified as an expert witness in over 20 states and chaired the Transportation Forensics and Risk Management Council of ITE. He authored crash reconstruction training materials for WV DOT and developed mock trials for roadway conferences. Ron’s ADA-related work spans over 40 years, including serving on the TRB Pedestrian Committee and authoring the pedestrian chapter in McGraw-Hill’s Handbook of Transportation Engineering.

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Todd Gonser is a former Materials and Pavement Design Engineer for the Colorado DOT and offers a unique perspective on the topic of Asphalt Pavements. He has enjoyed working on both sides of this industry. At the DOT, he was charged with finding, developing and implementing cost-effective surface treatment strategies for highways in Colorado that would ultimately give taxpayers efficient, long-lasting, quality pavements for transportation.

Now as a contractor, he lends his expertise to helping local agencies and DOTs throughout the Western US find, develop and implement the effective paving options for those very same Materials and Pavement Design Engineers. Todd is a Registered Professional Engineer in Colorado. He attended Northern Arizona University on a basketball scholarship in “the peach-basket era,” did his undergraduate engineering work at Colorado State University and finished with his Civil Engineering degree at Metro State College in Denver.

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Sanjiv Gupta joined the CDOT Traffic Safety and Engineering Branch as the Safety Circuit Rider in 2023. He has been with CDOT since 2018 as an Intelligent Transportation Systems Project Engineer and has designed and overseen construction of safety projects around the state.

Prior to joining CDOT, Sanjiv worked in Information Technology and the Oil & Gas Industry. He holds a B.S. in Engineering from Purdue University and an M.B.A. from the University of Colorado.

Sanjiv enjoys bicycling and has a Colorado motorcycle endorsement. He lives in Lakewood with his wife and two teenage daughters.

Matthew is a Member of Hall & Evans, LLC and has been with the firm since 2012. Prior to joining H&E, Mr. Hegarty was a senior appellate law clerk to the Honorable David Furman at the Colorado Court of Appeals for two years. Mr. Hegarty’s practice concentrates on trial and appellate litigation, chiefly the defense of matters implicating public entities and their employees under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, of a wide variety of employment discrimination claims, and of ERISA and long-term disability claims.  Mr. Hegarty’s clients include a wide variety of municipalities and public officials, small- to medium-sized businesses, and nonprofits throughout Colorado and other Rocky Mountain states.  Mr. Hegarty graduated cum laude from Liberty University Law School in 2010 and summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts from Liberty University in 2007.

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DJ was born and raised in the Roaring Fork Valley and has been working for Pitkin County since 2013. He has vast knowledge and experience in construction and equipment operations throughout the Western Slope of Colorado. A 9-year veteran of the U.S. Army, DJ takes pride in serving his community through public works. He is passionate about sharing his experience, ensuring jobs are done safely and correctly, and mentoring others. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking, camping, skiing, and time with his family.

Hillary has worked in transportation for over 25 years and currently serves with the FHWA Resource Center as a Senior Roadway Safety Engineer and Team Leader. She specializes in rural roadway safety, intersection design, and roundabouts. A National Highway Institute Certified Instructor and 2019 FHWA Engineer of the Year, Hillary holds a BS, MS, and PhD in Civil Engineering. She actively contributes to TRB and ITE committees and enjoys life in the Colorado Rockies with her family.

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Josh has over 20 years of experience in asphalt maintenance and currently serves as VP of A-1 Chipseal/Rocky Mountain Pavement in Denver, CO. He earned his MBA from the University of Mary in 2009. Outside of work, Josh is passionate about global travel and is a lifelong fan of the Minnesota Vikings and Twins.

Sandra is the founder of Mountain West Pesticide Education & Safety Training (MWPEST), established in 2009. Before founding MWPEST, she served as the Environmental and Pesticide Education Specialist at Colorado State University. MWPEST provides in-depth, unbiased education for private and commercial pesticide applicators, as well as agricultural employers, technicians, handlers, and workers.

Todd is a road safety advocate who has delivered over 500 workshops and trained more than 15,000 individuals. A former engineer and manager with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, he now works with contractors, LTAPs, and DOTs nationwide. Todd is an ATSSA-certified Traffic Control Supervisor, Flagging Instructor, and Traffic Control Design Specialist. Most recently, he served as Kentucky’s Safety Circuit Rider, assisting local agencies in implementing low-cost crash reduction strategies.

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Jean holds a BS in Marketing and a Master’s in Information Systems. She began her career in tech, eventually becoming a VP of Sales & Marketing. After taking time to teach middle school engineering, she returned to lead multimillion-dollar IT projects. Seeing a need for stronger career skills in youth, she transitioned to teaching high school business. Jean has led teams across multiple states and guided hundreds of professionals through ethical and leadership challenges.

Doug is the Infrastructure Manager for Arapahoe County, Colorado. A Colorado native and third-generation local government worker, Doug brings 29 years of roadway maintenance experience to the role. He was born and raised in Colorado Springs and has dedicated his career to public service and infrastructure management.

Don is a proud parent of Carissia and two sons, Matthew and Joshua. He also has two grandchildren, Jacob and Elisabeth. Family comes first for Don. Beginning a public works career in July 1985, Don spent a year in engineering as a capital improvement projects inspector before becoming a field operations supervisor in 1990. In 2003, after completing the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service’s 160-hour training program, Don served as a licensed code enforcement officer for eleven years. Around that time, Don launched a consulting business supporting community development in small North Texas municipalities.

In 2015, Don joined the City of Highland Village, Texas, as Manager of the Street and Code Divisions. By 2018, Don contributed to the development of Front Range College’s Highway Maintenance and Management AAS program, becoming its first graduate in 2021. After two semesters at Midwestern State University, Don returned to Front Range College, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Business in 2025. Currently, Don is pursuing a Doctorate in Business at Edgewood College in Madison, Wisconsin.

With over 40 years in public works, Don is focused on giving back—believing that "a rising tide lifts all boats."

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Jeremiah Unger is the Environmental and MS4 Administrator for E-470 Public Highway Authority and has worked in the stormwater field since 2007. He spent 9 years with CDOT and another 9 years with the Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority.

Jeremiah is the founding chair of the Post Construction Control Measure Committee and the Municipal Operation Committee for the Colorado Stormwater Council. Through his work with the Colorado Stormwater Center at Colorado State University Extension, he helped create the Colorado Stormwater Infrastructure Catalog—a system developed to share stormwater mapping information between MS4 permittees.

He provides stormwater quality and management training for municipal and county employees through the Colorado Local Technical Assistance Program (CLTAP), the Colorado Stormwater Center, the CDOT Maintenance Training Academy, and at numerous conferences and private trainings. He has deep experience in stormwater asset management and regulatory compliance.

Jeremiah earned his undergraduate degree in Environmental Science from Metro State University of Denver and his graduate degree from the School of Public Affairs at the University of Colorado Denver.

A Colorado native, Jeremiah is married and has a wonderful 21-year-old daughter. He loves exploring the Colorado environment—whether at work or during his leisure time.