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COAA-PA 2025 Fall Workshop
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
at 6:00 PM (EDT)
to Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM (EDT)
17
Seats Remaining
Event Details
The COAA-PA Chapter is excited to host it's first workshop in a few years. Join us the evening before the workshop, for a networking reception, at Big Springs Tasting Room, 6-8pm. Workshop day will feature a full day of learning sessions, and a tour of Beaver Stadium. You do not want to miss this! Breakfast and lunch are included. If you would like to attend the tour, please register separately so we can have an accurate head count.
| Attendee Type | Early Rate |
| Owner Member | $50 |
| Owner Non-member | $75 |
| Associate Member (service provider) | $125 |
| Associate Non-member (service provider) | $175 |
John Agostinelli
Facility Optimization Solutions (FOS) of CannonDesign
Jason Anderson
Facilities Manager
Penn State University
Jacob Bayus
Design and Construction Project Manager
Penn State University
Jeremy Berry-Propst
Project Manager
Bucknell University
Catherine Brower
Director, Facilities Planning and Construction
Penn State Health - Hershey
Michele L Brown
Contract Admin Specialist
Penn State University
Ryan Cerbus
Project Manager
Entech Engineering
Kurt Coduti
Project Manager, Eastern Region
Penn State University
Bill Collins
Principal
BKM
Matthew Decker
Branch Manager
Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates (PA)
Chris Deely
Project Associate
Carnegie Mellon University
Ajay Devadanam
Project Director
BFW Construction Project Managers
Cody Dickson
Facility Optimization Solutions (FOS) of CannonDesign
Todd Drager
Director of Parking Design Services
O&S Associates
Jessica Dubler
Business Systems Analyst
Penn State University
Caverly Ducato
Barton Malow (State College, PA)
Rustyann Echard
Contract Admin Specialist
Penn State University
Matt Feuer
P.J. Dick
Michael Fiore
Director of Project Management
Leonard S. Fiore, Inc.
Brian Fritz
Asst Director Building Maint & Projects
Bucknell University
Ryan Fry
Project Manager
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company (Bethlehem, PA)
Gary Gabor
Division Manager
ARCO Design/Build
Vinay Ganeshan
PVEDI Architecture
Harry Gebhardt
Design & Construction Project Manager
Penn State University
Ryan Gillespie
Project Manager
Wellington Power Corporation
Georgia M. Glass
SmithGroup (Pittsburgh)
Mark Guida
Director of Design Management
Pennsylvania Department of General Services
Jerome Guy
Assistant Vice President
Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates (PA)
Jeremy Haines
Pennsylvania Department of General Services
Brian Hamilton
Automated Logic
Adam Hayes
Principal
HDR (Philly, PA)
David L. Hess II
Senior Project Manager
Michael Hoffman
Director of Facilities and Safety
Penn State University
Brian Hotkowski
Fluor Marine Propulsion
Steven Houser
Director, Construction
Steve Houser
Brennen Hydzik
Senior Project Manager
Carnegie Mellon University
Kevin Imes
Senior Project Manager
Milton Hershey School
Curt Johnson
Director of Business Development
Klover
Tim Jones
Sr. Project Manager
Massaro CM Services
Deanna Keil
Principal
ZGF Architects (DC)
Greg Kirk
Deputy Secretary of Capital Programs
Pennsylvania Department of General Services
Daniel Laird
Senior Client Engagement Manager
GAI Consultants
Kevin Laird
Director Business Development
Burke & Company, LLC dba S.P. McCarl & Company
Chad Lakatosh
President
Poole Anderson Construction
Steve Lee
Alexander Building Construction (PA)
Douglas Lieb
Associate, Senior Project Manager
SmithGroup (Pittsburgh)
Robert Lingenfelter
Design and Construction Project Manager
Penn State University
Jason Little
Facilities Contract Manager
Penn State University
J.R. Lucas
Top Ridge, Inc.
Christine Lyons
Sr. Associate, Project Manager
IKM Inc.
Ryan Magyar
Budget Analyst
Penn State University
Adam Majcher
P.J. Dick
Amar Maniar
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
Arup
Len Meckley
Sr. Project Manager
Bucknell University
Ryan Meitzler
Principal Engineer, Mechanical
Gannett Fleming (HQ)
Jessica E. Meyers
JEM Group
Edd Morrison
Asst. Project Manager
Bucknell University
Jamison Morse
PVEDI Architecture
Scott Mull
Senior Director
Barton Malow (State College, PA)
Mike Murray
Regional Business Development
Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates (PA)
Jon O'Brien
Executive Director
Keystone Contractors Association
Rich O'Donald
Project Manager
Penn State University
Bikem Oskin
Contract Specialist
Penn State University
Stephen Oskin
Barton Associates, Inc.
Mike Palotas
Vice President / National Higher Education Leader
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company (DE)
Nate Patrick
McClure Company (State College, PA)
Tyler Payne
Project Manager
Penn State University
Dave Peck
Facilities Project Manager
Penn State University
John Piascik
Business Development Manager
Bohler
Paul Politza
Gannett Fleming (HQ)
Jennifer Ponce de Leon
JEM Group
Andrea Pundzak
Facilities Project Manager
Penn State University
Chuck Reitmeyer
Fluor Marine Propulsion
Kimberly Ridenour
IKM Inc.
Aaron Roach
Regional Business Development Manager
Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates (PA)
Dwayne Rush
Project Manager
Penn State University
Andy Schrenk
Leonard S. Fiore, Inc.
Mike Sgriccia
Alexander Building Construction (PA)
Justin Shaffer
Pinnacle Business Coach
Growth Navigator Solutions, LLC
Kevin Shaffer
Carnegie Mellon University
Sean Shannon
Development Manager
Aegis Property Group
Jason Sheffield
Poole Anderson Construction
Eric Shudy
Business Development Manager
Massaro CM Services
Rich Smith
Principal
HDR (NJ)
Mike Snyder
Architect
Gannett Fleming (HQ)
Chad Spackman
Project Manager
Penn State University
D. Jeffrey Spackman
Project Manager
Penn State University
Bryan Strawley
MODLOGIQ
Rob Strickler
Executive Vice President of Business Development and Marketing
Quandel Construction Group
Joe Tavella
Director of Business Development
Rycon Construction, Inc.
Brad Thal
Automated Logic
John Thompson
Executive Director of Planning, Design and Construction
West Virginia University Facilities Management
Jim Venture
CEO and Principal
PVEDI Architecture
Kim Wagner
Project Architect
Bucknell University
Jon Warner
Area Engineering Manager – North Central
Automated Logic
Adam Warriner
Project Manager
Affiliated Engineers Inc
Jesse Wells
Contract Specialist
Penn State University
Brian Wodka
Division Manager
RMF Engineering (PA)
Zak Wolpert
Vice President of Business Development
Poole Anderson Construction
Bronson Woodring
Facilities Project Manager
Penn State University
Sabreena Woods-Miller
Client Development Manager
GBBN
Agenda
| September 16 | |
| 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Networking Reception at Big Springs Tasting Room Join us the evening before the workshop kicks off to network with peers, and enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres and drinks. |
| September 17 | |
| 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Registration, Breakfast and Networking |
| 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
Welcome and COAA Overview
Speakers: John Bechtel, PSU Todd Webber, PSU Jessica Bonin, COAA |
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Designing with Modular in Mind
Speakers: Chris Mortensen, MODLOGIQ Greg Oniskey, MODLOGIQ Bryan Strawley, MODLOGIQ |
| 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM |
The Generational Puzzle
Speakers: Ann Leiner, Stacey and Associates |
| 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Evaluating Escalation Costs
Speakers: Jake Ortego, HPM |
| 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM | Lunch and Networking |
| 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM | Presentation of Beaver Stadium |
| 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Tour of Beaver Stadium
This timeframe includes transportation to/from stadium. Transportation will be provided by COAA. **This tour is a separate registration from the workshop. Free, but must be registered** |
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