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COAA Connect Fall 2025 | Fort Worth

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM (EST) to Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM (EST)
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COAA Connect is not your typical industry conference. It’s a one-of-a-kind, Owner-focused event that brings together professionals of all experience levels who share a common goal - delivering better projects and enjoying the journey along the way.

While the content is second to none, the real magic lies in the experience: a welcoming, high-energy atmosphere where meaningful conversations and connections happen both inside and outside the session rooms. Attendees value the chance to engage with peers from across the country who face similar challenges - and to make a difference through the COAA Cares initiative.

 
Credits Price
2025 Full Conference - Owner Member Regular
Owners are individuals employed by an organization that regularly engages in construction activities as the facility Owner or developer. (Organization may be a public entity, such as a local, state, or federal government bodies or agency, or a private enterprise.) Registration Ends 10/24/25 at 11:59 PM EST
$1,189.00
Credits Price
2025 Full Conference - Corp Owner Member Regular
Owners are individuals employed by an organization that regularly engages in construction activities as the facility Owner or developer. (Organization may be a public entity, such as a local, state, or federal government bodies or agency, or a private enterprise.) Registration Ends 10/24/25 at 11:59 PM EST
$1,189.00
2025 Full Conference - Addl Reg Corp Owner Member
Owners are individuals employed by an organization that regularly engages in construction activities as the facility Owner or developer. (Organization may be a public entity, such as a local, state, or federal government bodies or agency, or a private enterprise.) Registration Ends 10/24/25 at 11:59 PM EST
$899.00
Credits Price
2025 Full Conference - Non-Member Owner Early
Owners are individuals employed by an organization that regularly engages in construction activities as the facility Owner or developer. (Organization may be a public entity, such as a local, state, or federal government bodies or agency, or a private enterprise.) Registration Ended 7/31/25 at 11:59 PM EST
$1,199.00
2025 Full Conference - Non-Member Owner Regular
Owners are individuals employed by an organization that regularly engages in construction activities as the facility Owner or developer. (Organization may be a public entity, such as a local, state, or federal government bodies or agency, or a private enterprise.) Registration Ends 10/24/25 at 11:59 PM EST
$1,399.00
Credits Price
2025 Full Conference - Associate Member Regular
Associates those who provide products and services to Owners (e.g., builders, designers, consultants, sureties, software companies, attorneys, etc.) Registration Ends 10/24/25 at 11:59 PM EST
$1,499.00
Credits Price
2025 Full Conference - Non-Mem Associate Regular
Associates those who provide products and services to Owners (e.g., builders, designers, consultants, sureties, software companies, attorneys, etc.) Registration Ends 10/24/25 at 11:59 PM EST
$1,999.00
Credits Price
EP non-member Regular
For individuals 35 or younger who are recent college graduates or just entering the construction profession. You may be asked to provide proof of date of birth during the registration process.  Registration Ends 10/24/25 at 11:59 PM EST
$1,199.00

Product Add-ons

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Albert E. Philips Scholarship Fund View Product $50.00 Suggested Donation
COAA Connect Owner Fund View Product $50.00 Suggested Donation
Seth Ackland
Seth Ackland Regional Executive - Texas Kitchell (Austin, TX)
Isabella Alban
Isabella Alban Marketing & Business Development Manager West Mermis, PLLC
David Alderete
David Alderete Director of Business Development Harvey Cleary (Houston, TX)
Stevi Alexander
Stevi Alexander Project Manager Cook Children's Health Care System
Blake Alter
Blake Alter Budget and Financial Analyst Cook Children's Health Care System
Matt Andres
Matt Andres The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company (Dallas, TX)
Daniela Arsic
Daniela Arsic Project Director Georgia State Financing & Investment Commission
Dan Bailinger
Dan Bailinger President Chameleon Consulting Corp
Josh Barnhart
Josh Barnhart Engineered Air Balance
Andrew Beaty
Andrew Beaty Project Manager Cook Children's Health Care System
John Bechtel
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John Bechtel Assistant Vice President, Design & Construction Penn State University
Roger Berry
Roger Berry President SpawGlass (Houston, TX)
Joe Bevins
Joe Bevins Associate Stantec (Pittsburgh)
Charles Blue
Charles Blue Branch Manager, Field Operations Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (Infrastructure Division)
Jerod Bohon
Jerod Bohon Project Manager Cook Children's Health Care System
Jeff Bonk
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Jeff Bonk Higher Education Development Leader Integrated Design Solutions (Troy, MI)
Sylvia Bowman
Sylvia Bowman Principal CertiFloor
Michael Brent
Michael Brent Garbutt Construction Company
Harry Brittan
Harry Brittan Director, Facilities Administration Texas A&M(Fort Worth)
Michael Browning
Michael Browning Division Vice President The Whiting-Turner Contracting Group (Houston, TX)
KC Brunette
KC Brunette Construction Quality Assurance Manager Cook Children's Health Care System
Bryce Burkett
Bryce Burkett Director, Real Estate Services Project Management Baylor Scott & White Health
Reeti Burman
Reeti Burman Construction Project Manager Cook Children's Health Care System
Becky Burrus
Becky Burrus Project Manager CannonDesign (Dallas, TX)
Brian Campa
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Brian Campa Principal Cooper Carry, Inc. (Atlanta)
Lori Campbell
Lori Campbell Project Manager The University of Tennessee
David Campos
David Campos Construction Project Manager Texas State Technical College
Mackenzie Carolan
Mackenzie Carolan VP Business Development Linbeck (Fort Worth, TX)
Jim Carroll
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Jim Carroll Vice President Auburn University Facilities Management
Will Carroll
Will Carroll Business Development Manager Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc.
Jeffrey Casinger
Jeffrey Casinger Director of Business Development Ensight Haynes Whaley
Diana Castillo
Diana Castillo Construction Project Manager Cook Children's Health Care System
Megan Chafin
Megan Chafin Project Manager / Architect The University of Tennessee
Michael Cheek
Michael Cheek Coordinator Construction Projects Augusta National Golf Club
Gino Ciotola
Gino Ciotola Vice President The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company (Harrisburg, PA)
Bradley Clay
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Bradley Clay Senior Assistant Director, Construction Services University of Missouri System
Jason Cole
Jason Cole Project Manager / Architect The University of Tennessee
Michelle Compton
Michelle Compton Construction & Facilities Contracting Specialist, Lead University of Maryland, Baltimore
Matt Coon
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Matt Coon Senior Manager Facilities Projects Southwest Airlines
Bobby Copelin
Bobby Copelin Construction Project Manager Texas State Technical College
Michael Corb
Michael Corb Higher Education Market Leader CannonDesign (Houston TX)
Andy Craigo
Andy Craigo Director, Project Management Baylor Scott & White Health
Michelle Crowder
Michelle Crowder Senior Director of Capital Planning The University of Tennessee
Cyrena Davis
Cyrena Davis The Whiting-Turner Contracting Group (San Antonio, TX)
Tyler Deal
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Tyler Deal Superintendent, JE Dunn Construction JE Dunn Construction (Atlanta, GA)
John DeMent
John DeMent President DSI Construction, LLC
Cheryl Diamond
Cheryl Diamond Business Development Director Corgan (TX)
William Dildine
William Dildine Mrg. Strategic Sourcing Lower Colorado River Authority
Raymond Dookhie
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Raymond Dookhie Director, Investigations New York University
Ann Durkin
Ann Durkin Architect City of Peoria
Matthew Edmonson
Matthew Edmonson Assistant Director Capital Program Administration University of Illinois Capital Programs & Real Estate Services
Nick Fabbroni
Nick Fabbroni Assistant Vice President Rutgers The State University of New Jersey
Angela Fante
Angela Fante Principal Ballinger Architects and Engineers
Ches Fedric
Ches Fedric Director, Planning, Design, and Construction Administration Mississippi State University
Jennifer Feliciano
Jennifer Feliciano Contracting Branch Manager Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (Infrastructure Division)
Jason Fierko
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Jason Fierko Principal EwingCole (PA)
Melanie Ford
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Melanie Ford Director of Construction OUA University of Georgia
Cynthia Foteh
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Cynthia Foteh Business Development HPM
Laura Fox
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Laura Fox Director Construction Project Cost Advisory Armanino Advisory LLC
Reg Francois
Reg Francois Project Executive ECBuild (TX)
Maxi Frank
Maxi Frank Project Manager / Architect The University of Tennessee
Greg Frankenfeld
Greg Frankenfeld Sr. Associate Mackey Mitchell Architects (MO)
Drew Furry
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Drew Furry Director of Strategic Initiatives Purdue University
Nicole Gallegos
Nicole Gallegos Construction Sr. Project Manager Cook Children's Health Care System
Taylor Gawthorp-Cruse
Taylor Gawthorp-Cruse IMEG (WI)
Harry Gebhardt
Harry Gebhardt Design & Construction Project Manager Penn State University
John Giovannone
John Giovannone Senior Vice President The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company (CT)
Jeff Glazer
Jeff Glazer VP Business Development Piedmont Construction Group
Mauricio Gomez
Mauricio Gomez Construction Project Manager Texas State Technical College
Julia Gonzalez
Julia Gonzalez Branch Manager, Design/Project Management Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (Infrastructure Division)
Laura Guillory
Laura Guillory Director, Supply Chain Lower Colorado River Authority
Blanca Guzman
Blanca Guzman Executive Assistant Texas State Technical College
Tyler Hand
Tyler Hand Coordinator, Program Management Auburn University Facilities Management
Gaby Harthcock
Gaby Harthcock Commercial Contracts Manager Lower Colorado River Authority
Travis Hawver
Travis Hawver The University of Texas at Austin
Brandon Heaton
Brandon Heaton Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (Infrastructure Division)
Rick Herrera
Rick Herrera Senior Vice Chancellor & Chief Campus Expansion Officer Texas State Technical College
Kelley Hicks
Kelley Hicks Project Manager / Architect The University of Tennessee
Meg Hohnholt
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Meg Hohnholt Assistant Director of Design and Construction University of Colorado Boulder
John Holbert
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John Holbert Vice President of Education | Managing Principal IMEG (IL)
Amy Holzle
Amy Holzle Principal, Higher Education Stantec (Dallas)
Khristian House
Khristian House SVP, Texas Southwest District Business Line Leader - Property & Buildings WSP USA
Lucas Hubbard
Lucas Hubbard Vice President Austin Commercial (Houston)
Debbie Hunley
Debbie Hunley Assistant Vice President, Facilities Design & Construction University of Miami
David Johnson
David Johnson Construction Management Auburn University Facilities Management
Jeff Johnson
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Jeff Johnson Senior Vice President, Director of Higher Ed and Workplace Integrated Design Solutions (Troy, MI)
Steve Jones
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Steve Jones Senior Director, Industry Insights Research Dodge Construction Network
Sangeetha Karthik
Sangeetha Karthik Principal Corgan (TX)
Gaurav Khadse
Gaurav Khadse Vice President of Facility Planning and Development Texas Children's Hospital
Emma King
Emma King Chief Product Officer Tenzing One LLC
Katherine Kraai
Katherine Kraai Project Manager II Kitchell (Austin, TX)
Carina Kraatz
Carina Kraatz Kitch Attorneys & Counselors, PC
Brian Kugler
Brian Kugler Client Solutions Leader MBP (NC)
Ivan Kuncheff
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Ivan Kuncheff President ECBuild (TX)
Chris Laack
Chris Laack Regional Higher Ed. Practice Leader Pfluger Architects (TX)
Leonard LaComb
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Leonard LaComb Principal Facilities Project Manager University of Texas Medical Branch
Chris Lammers
Chris Lammers Higher Education Practice Director Pfluger Architects (TX)
Kristin Ledet
Kristin Ledet Principal CannonDesign (Houston TX)
Joseph Lee
Joseph Lee Contract Specialist University of Maryland, Baltimore
Mark Leemaster
Mark Leemaster Vice President Broaddus & Associates (TX)
Brian Leird
Brian Leird Project Manager Cook Children's Health Care System
Ron Lesher
Ron Lesher Geisinger Health System
Scott Liles
Scott Liles Baylor Scott & White Health
Beatriz Loynaz
Beatriz Loynaz Executive Director, Facilities Design & Construction University of Miami
Amy Luchun
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Amy Luchun Principal Lamar Johnson Collaborative (St. Louis)
Steve Lucy
Steve Lucy IMEG (TX)
Benjamin Luttrell
Benjamin Luttrell Director of Design and Construction The University of Tennessee
Don Lynch
Don Lynch Director of System Facilities Administration University of North Texas System
Gus Maimis
Gus Maimis Vice President STV (NY)
Kyle Majchrowski
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Kyle Majchrowski Senior Project Executive Banner Health - North Colorado
Bill Martin
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Bill Martin University Architect University of Central Florida
Matthew McGrath
Matthew McGrath Senior Project Manager ECBuild (MD)
Rex Miller
Rex Miller Go MindSHIFT, LLC
Zach Miller
Zach Miller Project Manager Texas Christian University
Amy Moen
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Amy Moen Sr. Principal, Marketing Principal HOK (TX)
Kathy G. Monteiro
Kathy G. Monteiro Director of C&D Wake Tech Community College
Hank Moreman
Hank Moreman Manager, In House Construction Auburn University Facilities Management
Sean Moxley
Sean Moxley President Garbutt Construction Company
Kurt Neubek FAIA
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Kurt Neubek FAIA Principal / Senior Director Page (Houston, TX)
David Nolan
David Nolan Austin Commercial (Houston)
Josh Nooney
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Josh Nooney Senior Project Manager JE Dunn Construction (Atlanta, GA)
Austin Oakes
Austin Oakes Associate Vice President, Department of Capital Projects The University of Tennessee
Carolina Ocana
Carolina Ocana Category Manager Lead Lower Colorado River Authority
Angie O'Flaherty
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Angie O'Flaherty Business Development Manager Walter P Moore (Houston, TX)
Paul O'Keef
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Paul O'Keef Capital Project Manager Virginia Tech University Design and Construction
Andrew O'Neil
Andrew O'Neil Construction Program Manager Region II Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (Infrastructure Division)
Elliott Oslund
Elliott Oslund JE Dunn Construction (Atlanta, GA)
Jordana Paker
Jordana Paker Business Development Manager Austin Commercial (Houston)
Mike Palotas
Mike Palotas Vice President / National Higher Education Leader The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company (DE)
Alex Park
Alex Park Director of Construction Augusta National Golf Club
Gavin Parr
Gavin Parr Director of Business Development & Marketing Raths Raths & Johnson Inc (IL)
Charlie Parrish
Charlie Parrish Director of Operations Georgia State Financing & Investment Commission
Gifton Passley
Gifton Passley Deputy Executive Director Georgia State Financing & Investment Commission
Shailesh Patel
Shailesh Patel Senior Director Rutgers The State University of New Jersey
Wendy Peacock
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Wendy Peacock Director, Construction Management Auburn University Facilities Management
Dave Peck
Dave Peck Facilities Project Manager Penn State University
Benjamin Perry
Benjamin Perry Architect & Senior Planner Broaddus & Associates (TX)
Brittany Presley
Brittany Presley Project Manager Cook Children's Health Care System
Chris Pulliam
Chris Pulliam Associate Director, Construction Administration Mississippi State University
Andrea Pundzak
Andrea Pundzak Facilities Project Manager Penn State University
Cy Rangel
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Cy Rangel Project Executive Purdue University
Mike Ratliff
Mike Ratliff Senior Construction Project Manager Texas State Technical College
RJ Reed
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RJ Reed Vice President The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company (Tampa, FL)
Matthew Reyes
Matthew Reyes Cook Children's Health Care System
Steve Risser
Steve Risser Gallagher Construction Services
Drew Roberts
Drew Roberts The Whiting-Turner Contracting Group (Austin, TX)
Gina Rossi
Gina Rossi Design & Construction Project Manager Penn State University
Rustin Roussel
Rustin Roussel Planning and Development Officer Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Rachel Rowland
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Rachel Rowland Capital Projects Manager Washington and Lee University
Brooke Ruesch
Brooke Ruesch Director of Project Management Texas Christian University
Carlos Sanchez
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Carlos Sanchez Vice President MBP
Matthew Schott
Matthew Schott Rutgers The State University of New Jersey
Matt Schrodel
Matt Schrodel SVP Dallas Business Unit McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. (Dallas)
Michael Schumacher
Michael Schumacher Senior Construction Project Manager Texas State Technical College
Tony Scmitz
Tony Scmitz Senior Project Manager Pfluger Architects (TX)
Micah Scott
Micah Scott Senior Project Manager Holder (Atlanta, GA)
Spencer Seals
Spencer Seals Vice President of Construction & Real Estate Cook Children's Health Care System
Lee Sehon
Lee Sehon Vice President, Director of Growth APSI Construction Management, Inc.
Ann Sekely
Ann Sekely Regional Business Development Director McKim & Creed
Destiny Silva
Destiny Silva Business Development Manager Mackey Mitchell Architects (TX)
Dallas Smith
Dallas Smith VP of Preconstruction Piedmont Construction Group
Marty Smith
Marty Smith State Property Officer Georgia State Financing & Investment Commission
Michael Smith
Michael Smith Planning and Design Program Manager Cook Children's Health Care System
Sarah T. Smith
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Sarah T. Smith Exec Dir, Design Management Auburn University Facilities Management
Jason Soileau
Jason Soileau Assistant Vice Chancellor, Campus Planning Texas Christian University
Demaurio Starks
Demaurio Starks Project Director Georgia State Financing & Investment Commission
Laura Steadman
Laura Steadman Lower Colorado River Authority
Kevin Steele
Kevin Steele Branch Manager, Finance/Administration Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (Infrastructure Division)
Ken Stonecipher
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Ken Stonecipher Corporate Director, Construction Global Gaming Solutions, LLC
Ed Striffler
Ed Striffler Architectural Services Manager City of Peoria
Caleb Sturm
Caleb Sturm Director - Construction Practice Berkeley Research Group
David Stutzman AIA, CSI
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David Stutzman AIA, CSI Principal Conspectus, Inc.
Kelly Sweetin
Kelly Sweetin Sr. Category Manager Lower Colorado River Authority
Andrea Szigeti
Andrea Szigeti Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (Infrastructure Division)
Carlo Taddei
Carlo Taddei Principal, Client Executive IMEG (TX)
Mary Melissa Taddeo
Mary Melissa Taddeo Campus Architect - Planning, Design & Construction Auburn University Facilities Management
Anthony Terilli
Anthony Terilli The Whiting-Turner Contracting Group (Tulsa, OK)
Neil Thomas
Neil Thomas Deputy Director for Infrastructure Division Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (Infrastructure Division)
Lora Toothman
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Lora Toothman Capital Improvement Program Manager GRTC Transit System
Jose Torres
Jose Torres Regional Growth Manager McKim & Creed (Raleigh)
Amber Traylor
Amber Traylor Project Manager Banner Health - North Colorado
Madison Tuck
Madison Tuck Assistant Industry Coordinator The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company (MD)
Shannon Tucker
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Shannon Tucker University of Illinois Capital Programs & Real Estate Services
Josh Turner
Josh Turner Cook Children's Health Care System
Eric Vandenbroucke
Eric Vandenbroucke Vice President of Healthcare IMEG (IL)
Bill Wade
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Bill Wade Director of Project Management Services Southern Methodist University, Office of Facilities Planning and Management
Joe Walker
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Joe Walker President, Managing Principal Walker Architects
Dane Wallin
Dane Wallin Mechanical Engineer Group Manager McKim & Creed (Raleigh)
David Watkins
David Watkins Construction Program Manager Cook Children's Health Care System
Sam Werschky
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Sam Werschky Assistant Vice President Planning, Design & Construction Cook Children's Health Care System
Jay Wesson
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Jay Wesson Senior Vice President Texas State Technical College
Andi King Wieczynski
Andi King Wieczynski Director of Business Strategy Gilbane Building Company
Carol Wiggleton
Carol Wiggleton Construction Project Controller Texas State Technical College
Nedwan Winters
Nedwan Winters Associate Director, Capital Projects Mississippi State University
Carmen Wright
Carmen Wright Project Manager, Construction The University of Texas at Dallas, Facilities Management
Melissa Wright
Melissa Wright Vice President, Business Development Leader CannonDesign (Houston TX)
Molly Young Trujillo
Molly Young Trujillo Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority
John V. Zahor
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John V. Zahor Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Sankar Shanmugam
Sankar Shanmugam MCCarthy Building Companies Inc(Austin)
10 Other Registered Attendees

LODGING INFORMATION

Join us at the Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown for the COAA Connect Fall 2025!

The Sheraton is conveniently located just two blocks from the Amtrak Station. The hotel offers easy access to top Fort Worth destinations including the Convention Center, Water Gardens, Near Southside, and Sundance Square. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is located 22 miles northeast of the hotel.

Discounted Hotel Rate: $185.00 per night (King or Double room)
Please use THIS LINK to reserve your room.
Reservation Deadline: October 23, 2025

Hotel Scam Warning

We have been made aware that a company has been emailing and calling COAA Connect attendees suggesting that they will book your hotel reservations for the upcoming COAA Connect Conference.  ***Contact by any company soliciting as the “official” COAA Conference housing company, offering special non-refundable rates at the COAA Connect Conference hotel or any other nearby hotel, and requesting credit card information is a scam. All attendees and exhibitors should be aware that no one from the Construction Owners Association of America, the COAA Connect Conference team or the Sheraton Fort Worth Hotel ever solicits directly by telephone for hotel bookings or special discounts.

There are two ways to book your hotel for the COAA Connect conference. Either call the Fort Worth Sheraton directly and tell them you are with COAA, or use THIS LINK.

For questions or to report any suspicious contact with a third-party offering COAA conference services, please send an email to Jenell Calloway.

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