COAA Connect Fall 2026 | Savannah

The mortar is stronger than the bricks

Monday, November 2, 2026 at 8:00 AM (EST) to Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM (EST)

The DeSoto Hotel

15 East Liberty
Savannah, GA 31401-3920
United States

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.

Individual Owner Member

	Credits	Price
2026 Full Conference - Owner Member Individual 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 11/2/26 at 11:59 PM EST		$1,189.00 Price will increase to $1,389.00 on 10/10/26 12:00 AM EST
2026 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 10/9/26 at 11:59 PM EST		$1,189.00

Member Owner Organization - Group

	Credits	Price
2026 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 10/9/26 at 11:59 PM EST		$1,189.00
2026 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 10/9/26 at 5:59 AM EST		$899.00

Owner Non-member

	Credits	Price
2026 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 7/17/26 at 11:59 PM EST		$1,199.00
2026 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 10/9/26 at 5:59 AM EST		$1,399.00

Associate Member

	Credits	Price
2026 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 10/9/26 at 11:59 PM EST		$1,499.00

Associate Non-member

	Credits	Price
2026 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 10/9/26 at 11:59 PM EST		$1,999.00

Emerging Professional Rates

	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 10/9/26 at 11:59 PM EST		$1,199.00

Product Add-ons

Add-ons	Price
Savannah for Morons - Tour View Product	$75.00
Albert E. Philips Scholarship Fund View Product	$50.00 Suggested Donation
COAA Connect Owner Fund View Product	$50.00 Suggested Donation

Attendees (81)

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Stephanie Adler Business Development RMF Engineering (Charlotte)

Barbara Beatty Senior Construction Project Manage Kennesaw State University

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John Bechtel Assistant Vice President, Design & Construction Penn State University

Jeff Blong Vice President of Preconstruction ECBuild (TX)

Larry Blouin Senior Director Capital Programs Facilities Northwestern University

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Jessica Bonin Manager, Membership & Sponsorship Construction Owners Association of America

Kelly Burnette Director of Business Development Hoar Construction (Atlanta)

Jenell Calloway Manager, Meetings & Events Construction Owners Association of America

Jim Campbell The University of Tennessee System

Lori Campbell Project Manager The University of Tennessee System

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Jim Carroll Vice President Auburn University Facilities Management

Chris Carwile Project Manager Virginia Tech University Design and Construction

Laura Case Director of Business Development Total Systems Commissioning, Inc.

Lucie Castro Manager, Operations and Administration Construction Owners Association of America

Megan Chafin Project Manager / Architect The University of Tennessee System

Michelle Compton Construction & Facilities Contracting Specialist, Lead University of Maryland, Baltimore

Michelle Crowder Senior Director of Capital Planning The University of Tennessee System

Aaron Curfiss Supervisory Project Manager Virginia Tech University Design and Construction

JD Dethrow Director of Construction Services Baylor University

Richard Dozier Partner Newcomb & Boyd (GA)

Angela Fante Principal Ballinger Architects and Engineers

Ches Fedric Director, Planning, Design, and Construction Administration Mississippi State University

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Howie S. Ferguson Executive Director Construction Owners Association of America

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Jessica Figenholtz Practice Leader Perkins & Will (Charlotte, NC)

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Melanie Ford Director of Construction OUA University of Georgia

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Drew Furry Director of Strategic Initiatives - Administrative Operations Purdue University

Frederick Godbolt The S/L/A/M Collaborative

Blake Guyer University of Colorado Boulder

Kaylee Haupt Bureau Chief Carroll County Department of Public Works

Kelley Hicks Project Manager / Architect The University of Tennessee System

Kathryn Horne Director, Planning Design & Const., Campus Archite University of North Carolina - Charlotte

Jay Jenkins GA Real Estate & Institutions Market Leader VHB (Atlanta)

Walker Jones Principal Newcomb & Boyd (GA)

Jimmy Kennedy Division Vice President Hoar Construction (Atlanta)

Kevin Kenney Assistant Director of Planning & Construction Frederick County (VA) Public Schools

Mykala Keuter University of Colorado Boulder

Carina Kraatz Shareholder Kitch Attorneys & Counselors, PC

Brian Kugler Client Solutions Leader MBP (NC)

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Ivan Kuncheff President ECBuild (TX)

Joseph Lee Contract Specialist University of Maryland, Baltimore

Corey Leslie Associate Director, Construction Purchasing University of Kentucky

Cynthia London University of Colorado Boulder

Katherine Long Capital Improvement Program Manager GRTC Transit System

Benjamin Luttrell Director of Design and Construction The University of Tennessee System

Gus Maimis Vice President STV (NY)

Jack Mattern Construction PM Kennesaw State University

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Jack Mumma Executive Director of Construction & Facilities Strategic Acquisitions University of Maryland, Baltimore

Jean Mumma University of Maryland, Baltimore

Shaun Nash Director, Facilities Lower Colorado River Authority

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Bradley Otto Director of Facilities Mercersburg Academy

Jenna Pawlowski Business Development Manager Lusk Commercial Contractors, Inc.

Dave Peck Facilities Project Manager Penn State University

Gowri Pillai Director, Design and Construction Kennesaw State University

Chris Pulliam Associate Director, Construction Administration Mississippi State University

Mark Rawls Quality Assurance Project Manager Mississippi State University

Fernando Rodriguez Construction Manager University of Georgia

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Carlos Sanchez Vice President MBP (Vienna, VA)

Micah Scott Senior Project Manager Holder Construction

Ann Sekely Regional Business Development Director McKim & Creed (Pittsburgh)

Todd Shelton Project Manager Virginia Tech University Design and Construction

Andy Sherrill Director of Project Management University of Georgia

Sean Tabb Asst Manager GRTC Transit System

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Hayes Todd Vice President Vandermeer Management

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Lora Toothman Director of Capital Construction and Facility Improvement GRTC Transit System

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Amber Traylor Project Manager Banner Health - North Colorado

Bruce White Capital Development Manager City of Charlottesville

Kyle White Project Manager Virginia Tech University Design and Construction

Charles Wiley Director of Construction University of Miami

Paul Wilk Kitch Attorneys & Counselors, PC

Sandi Wilkinson Project Manager 2 Georgia Southern University

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Phil Williams Workplace Services Google

Nedwan Winters Associate Director, Capital Projects Mississippi State University

Logan Young Construction Manager Lower Colorado River Authority

8 Other Registered Attendees

Hotel Accommodations
A discounted room block is available with $215/night rates (plus taxes/fees of roughly 18%).

Hotel Information
The DeSoto Hotel
15 East Liberty Street
Savannah, GA 31401

The group rate is available starting Saturday, October 31, if you would like to arrive early and enjoy everything Savannah has to offer before the conference begins. Savannah’s Historic District is filled with charming squares, unique boutiques, restaurants, and one-of-a-kind local treasures, making it a wonderful place to explore. The cutoff date to book your hotel room is Monday, October 12, 2026. Please reserve your room as soon as you can.

Please use this link to reserve your room:
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For More Information:

Jenell Calloway, CMP

Manager, Meetings & Events Construction Owners Association of America (678)426-2780

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