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Welcome to the 2016 Fall Conference in the Emerald City, Seattle, Washington!

On behalf of the Geoprofessional Business Association (GBA) Board of Directors and GBA’s Conference Committee, we are very glad you are here. I hope this conference is valuable and that you have fun!

GBA is in a time of growth and renewed engagement. We hear time after time that the most significant engagement opportunity is attending a GBA conference: learning from subject matter experts and colleagues; connecting with old friends and making new. We hope you will make the most of every opportunity this week to learn and network during our general sessions, breakouts, socials and sponsor breaks. We also hope that you look for opportunities to engage more fully with GBA by

participating in committees and councils and by attending (or presenting at!) future conferences.

The Conference is full of dynamic presentations on a variety of important business topics. Our agenda includes our always-popular business roundtables, sharing best practices with peers on common issues. We have also scheduled many social activities; networking is one of the most valuable benefits of our conferences.

I want to thank the Conference Committee and GBA Staff, especially our Chair Kim Morrison (Morrison Geotechnical Solutions, Inc.) and Vice-Chairs Charlie Head (Sanborn Head & Associates) and Art Hoffmann (Gannett Fleming) for the countless volunteer hours they have invested. I also want to thank our sponsors and our member-firms that bring you our local color activities.

As usual the conference will be recorded and made available to all member firms on our newly renovated GBA website! In a few weeks, check out your favorite session recordings at www.geoprofessional.org and share with others in your firm.

Thank you for spending your valuable time with us. Have a wonderful time in Seattle!

Laura Reinbold, PE

President, GBA

FIRST-TIME CONFERENCE ATTENDEES ARE WEARING YELLOW BADGE HOLDERS.IF YOU’RE AN “OLD HAND,” PLEASE HELP MAKE THE “NEWBIES” FEEL WELCOME.WELCOME!

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Welcome to the 2017 Spring Conference in Washington D.C.!

On behalf of the Geoprofessional Business Association Board of Directors, Conference Committee and staff, I welcome you to the Nation’s Capital. Our conference focus is on World Class Leadership to optimize performance for our firms and for our clients.

GBA Member-Firms are among the best in the world!

While convening in Washington D.C., we will do what world class leaders do - learn, engage, experience, honor, celebrate, explore, and share.

Learn from subject matter experts on a wide variety of topics.

Engage by actively attending the general sessions, participating in breakouts, meeting with our sponsors, and connecting with friends and colleagues during our social events.

Experience the services offered by our valuable conference sponsors during breaks and networking sessions.

Honor those who will be recognized during Friday’s banquet dinner as we reflect on the efforts that helped GBA grow and prosper during the last year.

Celebrate geoprofessionals together. We are part of an honorable profession that improves the health, safety, and quality of life for those communities where we work. Mayor Muriel Bowser has proclaimed this as Geoprofessionals Week in Washington D.C. Let’s celebrate together!

Explore the Nation’s Capital with your colleagues or on your own. Enjoy the inspiring monument and memorials, cultural treasures, and the many historical and educational institutions that the city has to offer.

Share your experiences with each other during the conference. GBA was built on collaboration. Also, share the information you collect during the conference with the employees in your firm. The conference is being recorded so you can pass your experience forward.

I want to thank the Conference Committee and the GBA Staff for the countless hours they have invested in this conference. I would like to highlight the efforts of the Past Conference Committee Chair, Kim Morrison, P.E., R.G. (Morrison Geotechnical Solutions, Inc.) and the Conference Committee Vice-Chair Charlie Head, P.E., P.G. (Sanborn-Head & Associates, Inc.). I also want to thank our sponsors, alliance organizations, and local Member-Firms for their support.

Thank you for your continued support of GBA and for spending your valuable time with us. Have a wonderful experience in Washington D.C.

Arthur G. “Art” Hoffmann, P.E., D.GE GBA Conference Committee Chair Gannett Fleming, Inc.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Welcome Alliance Organizations

Welcome to the 2016 Fall Conference in the Emerald City, Seattle, Washington!

On behalf of the Geoprofessional Business Association (GBA) Board of Directors and GBA’s Conference Committee, we are very glad you are here. I hope this conference is valuable and that you have fun!

GBA is in a time of growth and renewed engagement. We hear time after time that the most significant engagement opportunity is attending a GBA conference: learning from subject matter experts and colleagues; connecting with old friends and making new. We hope you will make the most of every opportunity this week to learn and network during our general sessions, breakouts, socials and sponsor breaks. We also hope that you look for opportunities to engage more fully with GBA by participating in committees and councils and by attending (or presenting at!) future conferences.

The Conference is full of dynamic presentations on a variety of important business topics. Our agenda includes our always-popular business roundtables, sharing best practices with peers on common issues. We have also scheduled many social activities; networking is one of the most valuable benefits of our conferences.

I want to thank the Conference Committee and GBA Staff, especially our Chair Kim Morrison (Morrison Geotechnical Solutions, Inc.) and Vice-Chairs Charlie Head (Sanborn Head & Associates) and Art Hoffmann (Gannett Fleming) for the countless volunteer hours they have invested. I also want to thank our sponsors and our member-firms that bring you our local color activities.

As usual the conference will be recorded and made available to all member firms on our newly renovated GBA website! In a few weeks, check out your favorite session recordings at www.geoprofessional.org and share with others in your firm.

Thank you for spending your valuable time with us. Have a wonderful time in Seattle!

Laura Reinbold, PE President, GBA

Terracon

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR!

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Welcome Alliance Organizations

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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

Agenda - Thursday, April 6 ...................... 5

Agenda - Friday, April 7 ........................... 6

Agenda - Saturday, April 8 ...................... 9

Optional Activities .................................. 11

General Conference Information ......... 12

Hotel Map................................................. 13

Restraint of Trade IssuesMeetings of organizations that comprise competitors,as GBA does, provide a venue where collusive action potentially could occur. Such action would violate antitrust laws, the Sherman Act and FederalTrade Commission Act, in particular. These two lawsprohibit contracts, combinations, and conspiraciesthat unreasonably restrain trade. In order to ensure that GBA unquestionably makes a best effort to comply with the law, please review the following list of issues you may not at this meeting discuss (unlessthey are public knowledge). Please abide by them:

• current or future prices, • fair or unfair profit levels,• price adjustments, • cash discounts, • credit terms, • allocating markets, • wage rates, or • refusing to deal with a certain organization.

The Federal Government can impose severe civil and criminal penalties for antitrust-law violations; individuals and organizations that allege harm can also file suit. GBA’s experience has been that it is relatively easy to comply with the laws in full. Use common sense; when in doubt, ask questions.

Professional Development Hours (PDHs)Full Conference Attendees will receive 1.0 PDH for each 50 minutes of session attendance - up to 11.8 PDHs. Friday only attendees will receive 7.1 PDHs. Proof of attendance will be e-mailed after the conference with the post-conference survey.

Get the AppKeep up to date with GBA by downloading the GBA Conference meeting app. Useful for meeting attendees as well as those unable to attend, the GBA Conference app provides the

latest information about the meeting’s schedule, activity locations, attendees, speakers, and topics. It also provides links to speaker presentations and handouts.

Download Instructions:1. Access the App Store on iOS devices and the Play Store on Android devices. (If you’re using a Blackberry or Windows phone, skip these steps. You will need to use the web version of the app.)2. Search for GBA or GBA Spring Conference.3. Once you find the app, tap Download or Install.4. After installing, a new icon will appear on your homescreen.

GBA would like to thank Agile Frameworks for sponsoring the GBA Meeting App.

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Meeting Participants ........................................... 14

Peer Reviewed Activities ..................................... 17

Engage with GBA (Opportunities) ..................... 18

Upcoming Conference / Call for Abstracts ....... 19

Schedule at a Glance ............................................ 20

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TERRAINSURANCE COMPANYIS AMERICA’S

HIGHEST-RATED*PROFESSIONAL-LIABILITY

INSURERAnd that’s according to A.M. Best Company, Inc. (http://www.ambest.com), the

internationally recognized insurance-industry rating organization that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and the National Association of Insurance

Commissioners have designated a Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization.

HOW DOES YOUR INSURER RATE?(http://www.terrarrg.com/our-expertise/terras-superior-ratings)

Terra insures civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, geologists, environmental professionals, and construction-materials engineering and testing consultants.

2 Fifer Avenue/Suite 100Corte Madera, CA [email protected]/872-0077(In California 415/927-2901)

* Based upon Terra’s A.M. Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR) http://www.terrarrg.com/sites/default/files/content/documents/BCAR%20Comparison%20Chart%202013.pdf score. According to A.M. Best Co., “BCAR calculates the net required capital to support the financial risks of the company associated with the exposure of assets and underwriting to adverse economic and market conditions, and compares it with economic capital.” (In other words, the BCAR score indicates whether or not a company has the financial wherewithal to handle its obligations, including claims.) A.M. Best requires insurers to achieve a minimum BCAR score of 175 to be eligible for an actual or implied qualitative rating of “A++, Superior.” Terra’s BCAR score is 693 and is 2.73 times greater than the industry average BCAR of 255”!

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THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2017

8:00AM - 1:00PM Board of Directors Meeting Board of Directors, invited guests, and staffDeclaration B - Declaration Level

12:00PM - 5:00PM GBA Central - Spouse / Guest HospitalityA comfortable setting where Spouse, Guest, and Child Registrants can meet and mingle. Information about things to do and see in the Washington D.C. Area will be on hand. Beverages will be available Thursday and Friday from 2:00PM to 4:00PM, and Saturday from 9:00AM to 12:00PM. A Continental Breakfast will be available on Saturday from 9:00AM to 10:00AM.Tiber Creek A - Declaration Level

12:00PM - 2:00PM New Leaders Committee MeetingChair: Jessica A. Klein, P.E. (DOWL)Tiber Creek B - Declaration Level

1:00PM - 2:00PM Group MeetingsTechnical Group MeetingChairs and Vice Chairs of the Constructions Material Engineering and Testing Business Council (CoMET); Environmental Business Council; and the Geotechnical Business Council will meet with the GBA Board of Director Coordinator Kenneth “Ken” Johnston.Declaration A - Declaration Level

Operations Group MeetingChairs and Vice Chairs of the Business Practices Committee; Legal Affairs Committee, and Peer Review Committee will meet with the GBA Board of Director Coordinator Alex Sy, Ph.D., P.Eng.Banneker - Declaration Level

External Affairs Group Meeting Chairs and Vice Chairs of the Emerging Issues and Trends Committee; External Relations Committee; and the Council of Fellows will meet with the GBA Board of Director Coordinator Thomas W. “Tom” Blackburn, P.E., G.E., F.ASCELincoln Boardroom - Declaration Level

Please note: Meeting-room assignments and times listed may change. Check the GBA Conference App or the hotel’s daily-event boards for updates.

P R O G R AM S C H E D U L E

2:00PM - 5:00PM Committee and Council MeetingsWe encourage you to attend the meeting of any committee that interests you, except the Legal Affairs Committee which is restricted to attorneys only.

Business Practices Committee Chair: Matt Moler, P.E. (S&ME, Inc.)Banneker - Declaration Level

Construction Materials Engineering and Testing Council Chair: Daniel K. “Dan” Schaefer, P.E. (Froehling & Robertson, Inc.) Declaration A - Declaration Level

Emerging Issues and Trends Committee Chair: Bradley M. “Brad” Melocik, P.E., P.H. (DOWL) Wilson - Constitution Level

Environmental Business Council Chair: Michael E. Covert, P.G. (Terracon) Cabin John - Constitution Level

External Relations Committee Chair: Travis Wambeke, P.E., P.G. Roosevelt - Constitution Level

Geotechnical Business Council Chair: Richard D. “Rick” Heckel, P.E., D.GE (Ardent Geotechnical Consultants, LLC) Arlington - Constitution Level

Legal Affairs Committee Chair: Ji Shin, Esq. (Earth Systems, Inc.) Lincoln Boardroom - Declaration Level

Peer Review Committee Chair: Richard E. “Rich” Johnson, P.G., C.E.G., C.H.G. (BSK Associates) Tiber Creek B - Declaration Level

4:30PM - 5:30PM GBA / Terra Insurance Company Joint Board of Directors MeetingTerra and GBA directors and staff Declaration B - Declaration Level

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5:15PM - 6:30PM Wine Tasting This wine tasting adventure will feature wines produced locally paired with region cuisine.Cabinet - Declaration Level

6:30PM - 7:00PM First-Timers’ ReceptionNew to GBA, join us for a special reception to meet GBA leadership and staff.By Invitation Only.Tiber Creek A - Declaration Level

7:00PM - 9:00PM Welcome ReceptionPlan to attend this ice breaker reception which kicks off GBA’s Spring Conference. Veteran attendees will enjoy catching up with old friends and first-time attendees will make new ones.Please wear your Name Badge.Grand Foyer - Declaration Level

FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 2017

7:00AM - 7:45AM Full Registrants’ Continental BreakfastGrand Foyer and Declaration A-B - Declaration Level

7:00AM - 7:45AM Council of Fellows Meeting and BreakfastGrand Foyer and Banneker - Declaration Level

7:45AM - 8:10AM Opening Remarks and Business MeetingPresident Laura R. Reinbold, P.E. (Terracon) Program Chair Arthur G. “Art” Hoffmann, P.E., D.GE (Gannett Fleming, Inc.), Treasurer Woodward “Woody” L. Vogt P.E., D.GE, F.ASCE, F.ACI, F.ASTM (Paradigm Consultants, Inc.) and Executive Director Joel G. Carson (Geoprofessional Business Association)Constitution Ballroom A-B - Constitution Level

8:00AM - 4:00PM GBA CentralFor registered Spouse, Guest and Child Registrants. A Spouse/Guest Breakfast will be available from 8:00AM to 9:00AM; beverages will be available from 2:00PM to 4:00PM.Tiber Creek A - Declaration Level

8:00AM - 9:00AM Spouse / Guest BreakfastRegistered Spouse, Guest and Child Registrants are invited to attend this buffet breakfast. Information about the many things to do and see in the Washington, DC Area will be available. Pre-registration required.Tiber Creek A - Declaration Level

8:10AM - 9:40AM 4-3-2-1 Leadership: Tools You Can Use Now!Major General Vincent E. “Vinny” Boles, USA, RetiredLeaders today don’t require “help” that sounds good in a PowerPoint Presentation and fades under the heat and pressure of reality. They need tools that hold up when the stakes are high so that they can be better practitioners of their leadership craft. Using the 33-years of experience in leading America’s sons and daughters and providing the right support in the toughest conditions, Major General Boles, a national hero and noted leadership author will share 10 time and battle tested tools you can use immediately to ensure your “best gets better.”

Specifically: 4 The 4 Expectations teams have of their leaders. 3 The 3 Questions to ask AND answer when leading others. 2 The 2 Reasons for stress in an organization. 1 The 1 Critical thing to focus on when leading. Constitution Ballroom A-B – Constitution Level

9:30AM - 1:30PM Spouse / Guest Activity - Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens Tour and Afternoon TeaMeet in lobby by 9:25AM for transportation to Hillwood Estate

9:40AM - 9:55AM Break / Visit with Sponsors/Book Signing with Major General Vincent Boles, USA, RetiredConstitution Foyer - Constitution Level

9:55AM - 10:00AM Introductions and Recognition of GBA SponsorsConstitution Ballroom A-B - Constitution Level


Look for the Galvanized Buckets! The Galvanized Buckets and color-coded drink tickets will be in use at our Spring Conference!

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FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 2017, CONTINUED

10:00AM - 10:45AM DC Clean Rivers Project - An Extraordinary Multi-Faceted CSO ProjectCarlton M. Ray, P.E. (DC Water)Since we are in Washington D.C., we will learn from Director Carlton Ray about the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority’s Clean Rivers Project for the District’s combined sewer system. This complex project consists of a 13-mile system of tunnels and diversion sewers for the capture of combined sewer overflows (CSOs) that discharge to Rock Creek and the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers for treatment at DC Water’s Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project also includes the implementation of Green Infrastructure providing benefits beyond traditional sewer solutions. Geoprofessionals are active in the design and construction of the DC Clean River Project. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about the many lessons learned during the implementation of this extraordinary project. Constitution Ballroom A-B - Constitution Level

10:45AM - 10:55AM Business Practices Committee Business Snapshot SurveyMatt Moler, P.E. (S&ME, Inc.)How do you feel about the state of your practice? Come prepared to this session to learn how your peers feel about the economic conditions and the impact it has on our professional practice. This annual favorite presentation of the Business Snapshot Survey with an expanded real-time interactive audience poll will allow you the opportunity to provide input, during the presentation, on important survey questions affecting your business. Consistent with prior surveys, Matt will share and compare respondents’ perceptions from past years regarding the state of the economy. Constitution Ballroom A-B - Constitution Level

10:55AM - 11:10AMBreak/Visit with SponsorsConstitution Foyer - Constitution Level

11:10AM - 11:55AMEmployee Retention: How to Keep Your Rising Stars Victor S. Barchers, P.E. (Kleinfelder, Inc.) and Edward J. “E.J.” Barben, P.E. (Gannett Fleming, Inc.)Employee retention is one of the three most significant business challenges of GBA Member-Firms. Keeping your best employees is a multifaceted challenge that affects firms of all sizes and disciplines. It’s not all about the money! Retaining talented staff requires a balance of individual employees needs with their role in their firm.As part of this presentation, GBA’s New Leaders’ Committee surveyed a diverse group of member-firm employees aimed at individual employee priorities. Victor and E.J. will highlight the areas where firms should focus on developing a proactive approach for retaining the best and brightest geoprofessionals in your firm.Constitution Ballroom A-B - Constitution Level

11:55AM - 1:10PMLuncheon Options Terra Insurance Company Shareholder Meeting and Luncheon (Terra Members ONLY)

David Coduto, CEO of Terra Insurance Company, will update Terra owner/insureds - about Terra’s recent performance and other issues pertaining to the company. Declaration A-B - Declaration Level

Networking LuncheonCabinet - Declaration Level


10:00AM - 10:45AM

DC Clean Rivers Project - An Extraordinary Multi-Faceted CSO Project

Carlton M. Ray, P.E. (DC Water)

Since we are in Washington D.C., we will learn from Director Carlton Ray about the District of Columbia Water and

Sewer Authority’s Clean Rivers Project for the District’s combined sewer system. This complex project consists of

a 13-mile system of tunnels and diversion sewers for the capture of combined sewer overflows (CSOs) that

discharge to Rock Creek and the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers for treatment at DC Water’s Blue Plains Advanced

Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project also includes the implementation of Green Infrastructure providing

benefits beyond traditional sewer solutions.

Geoprofessionals are active in the design and construction of the DC Clean River Project. Don’t miss this

opportunity to hear about the many lessons learned during the implementation of this extraordinary project.

Constitution Ballroom A-B - Constitution Level

(CHRIS a few photo options for this area DC Clean Rivers Project)

10:45AM - 10:55AM

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1:15PM - 2:00PM Affordable Care Act’s Impact: Past, Present, & Future David Lewis (OperationsInc) Providing health insurance for employees is a significant expense to your business. David Lewis is an expert who works daily with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and clients. During this presentation, facts will be shared to help you understand ACA’s impact - now and in the future. Questions will be answered regarding how to comply, future anticipated changes, strategies that work, and ways to navigate the recent shift in design.

In this fast moving, highly interactive session, discussions will cover the evolution of the ACA, what compliance has looked like through 2017, changes announced to date along with anticipated changes, and how to best adapt and comply with what is coming down the road. In addition, David will review some of the biggest misconceptions, along with the areas businesses are failing to address as part of past and future program design elements. Constitution Ballroom A-B - Constitution Level

2:00PM - 2:15PMBreak / Visit with SponsorsConstitution Foyer - Constitution Level

2:15PM - 3:00PMWhy I Hired an Executive Coach and Why You Should TooGary W. Raba, D.Eng., P.E. (Raba Kistner) and Linda Strom Petchenik, (GrowthLines, Inc.)Gary Raba, CEO of Member-Firm Raba Kistner grew up in his family-owned geoprofessional business where most of the training he received was on the job. When he was named CEO, Gary recognized that some 500+ families were now depending on his leadership to run and grow the business. During the transition, Gary engaged with an executive coach and credits that decision with challenging his thinking and providing him with candid performance feedback.

Gary and his Coach will share their experiences of the executive coaching process. They will discuss the coach selection process, frequency of meetings, example discussion areas, unexpected benefits, and the investment costs. This presentation will expose you to the opportunities of having a professional coach and may prompt you to consider having a coach to support leadership development within your own firm.Constitution Ballroom A-B - Constitution Level


FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 2017 CONTINUED 3:00PM - 3:15PMBreak / Visit with Sponsors Constitution Foyer - Constitution Level

3:15PM - 4:30PM Passing the Baton: CEO Succession from Both Points of View Kurt R. Fraese, L.G. (GeoEngineers, Inc.), David Gaboury, P.E. (Terracon), Michael “Mike” Hutchinson, L.G., LHG (GeoEngineers, Inc.), and Swaminathan “Vasan” Srinivasan, P.E. (Terracon)GeoEngineers and Terracon are both completing a strategic transition of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). World Class Leaders know when to pass the baton and they do it thoughtfully so their firm will continue to thrive under the next generation of leaders.

In this GBA exclusive interview format, Kurt R. Fraese, L.G. (GeoEngineers, Inc.) and David Gaboury, P.E. (Terracon), will share their experiences with the succession process. Theywill cover topics about knowing when the time is right for a leadership transition and how to safeguard the departureof critical institutional knowledge. These two leaders will provide an overview of the comprehensive process two GBA member-firms took to set a transition timeframe, identify candidates with key competencies and skills necessary for business continuity, select a new CEO, and ensure a successful transition process.

During this session, we will also have the opportunity to interview the recently selected leaders of each organization Michael “Mike” Hutchinson, L.G., LHG (GeoEngineers, Inc.) and Swaminathan “Vasan” Srinivasan, P.E. (Terracon) to learn from their experiences of the succession process. They will describe how they prepared to take the ultimate step of professional growth in their respective companies and provide an overview of the selection process from their unique perspectives. We expect to hear their thoughts on their new role and learn about any surprises they have encountered.

Leadership succession is an important topic for all GBA Member-Firms and this session will include an opportunity for you to ask specific questions that will help you to prepare for succession in your firm.Constitution Ballroom A-B - Constitution Level

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SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 2017

7:00AM - 7:45AM Full Registrants’ Continental Breakfast and “Breakfast Bunch”Join some of our esteemed presenters and engaging GBA colleagues as they lead tables in a variety of topical discussions during Saturday’s breakfast. It is another opportunity to learn from your peers, share best practices, and network. There will also be tables available for those that prefer just breakfast.Grand Foyer and Declaration A-B - Declaration Level


FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 2017 CONTINUED

4:30PM - 4:50PMRecognition of 2016-2017 Board of Directors, President’s Annual Report, Elections, and RemarksLaura R. Reinbold, P.E. (Terracon) and Charlie L. Head, P.E., P.G. (Sanborn Head & Associates, Inc.)Constitution Ballroom A-B - Constitution Level

4:50PM - 4:55PMAnnouncements, Drawings, and RecessConstitution Ballroom A-B - Constitution Level

4:55PM – 5:15PMTime to Visit with SponsorsConstitution Ballroom A-B - Constitution Level 6:30PM - 7:00PMCocktail Reception After a full day of sessions, relax, unwind, and enjoy cocktails while conversing with friends and colleagues prior to GBA’s Recognition Dinner.Constitution Ballroom E Foyer - Constitution Level

7:00PM - 9:00PMRecognition Dinner This dinner will feature the presentation of Certificates of Appreciation, Peer Review Certificates, the ceremonial President’s Gavel Presentation and brief remarks by GBA Pres-ident Laura R. Reinbold, P.E. (Terracon) and President-Elect Charlie L. Head, P.E., P.G. (Sanborn, Head & Associates, Inc.) Pre-registration required! Dress: Smart Business CasualConstitution Ballroom E - Constitution Level

7:45AM - 7:50AMBusiness Meeting Charlie L. Head, P.E., P.G. (Sanborn Head & Associates, Inc.)Constitution Ballroom A-B - Constitution Level

7:50AM - 8:50AMThe Power of 1% - The Magic of Small and Incremental Improvements Kevin J. McMahon (McMahon | Siegel Group)Understand the Power of 1% Improvement in four key firm metrics that will drive enormous gains in your bottom line and shareholder value. Small gains in Sales, Margin %, Cost Control and Cash Flow together produce BIG gains in bottom line profit and the overall valuation of your firm. Learn practical and pragmatic lessons on how to achieve consistent incremental gains in these metrics and drive significant value creation. This session will provide you with insights into how to achieve superior results for your firm financially and how to communicate and motivate your entire firm to be pulling in the same direction.Constitution Ballroom A-B - Constitution Level

8:00AM - 12:00PMGBA Central Open to Spouse, Guest and Child Registrants. A Continental Breakfast will be available from 8:00AM until 9:00AM; beverages will be available from 9:00AM until 12:00PM.Tiber Creek A - Declaration Level

8:50AM - 9:05AMBreak/Visit with SponsorsConstitution Foyer - Constitution Level

9:05AM - 10:00AMLeading Organizational Change to Increase Profitability June R. Jewell, CPA, (AEC Business Solutions) and Michael S. Rolband, P.E., P.S.W., P.W.D., Leed®AP (Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc.)Change is hard for everyone! Many geoprofessional firms are growing and forced to develop strategies to improve and adapt people, processes, and systems. But how do we effectively overcome resistance and embedded cultures that fight change? June and Michael will look at what holds some firms back from effective change, and will provide useful best practices, tools, and strategies for implementing change in your firm that will enable you to grow profitably, and achieve your strategic objectives. Constitution Ballroom A-B - Constitution Level

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11:00AM -12:30PMYou on Your Best Day - Act IIMichael T. Allosso

Back by popular demand! In a continuation of the highly acclaimed presentation shared at GBA’s October 2016 conference, director, actor, and Coach Michael T. Allosso returns to the stage and digs deeper into the ways we can impact our associates, our clients, and our

family members with each and every communication. What are the tactics leaders use to heighten their presence and connection to others? In a dynamic performance that is one moment poignant and the next moment funny, Michael models for us everything he talks about. Participants will learn how to heighten their stakes every day. The desired result? You will have the tools to be YOU ON YOUR BEST DAY every moment of every day.Constitution Ballroom A-B - Constitution Level

12:30PM - 12:30PMNew Business / Call for Motion to AdjournCharlie L. Head, P.E., P.G. (Sanborn Head & Associates, Inc.)Constitution Ballroom A-B - Constitution Level

12:30PM - 1:15PMMember Registrant Group LuncheonGrand Foyer and Declaration A-B - Declaration Level

12:45 - 2:15PMBoard of Directors and Committee / Council Chairs Lunch MeetingGrand Foyer and Banneker - Declaration Level

2:15PM - 3:45PMBoard of Directors MeetingGrand Foyer and Banneker - Declaration Level 4:30PM - 7:30PMLocal Color Night:The International Spy Museum

SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 2017 CONTINUED

GBA thanks our local color night sponsors:


10:00AM - 10:30AMMinimizing the Impact of Organizational Silos - Tear Down the Silos! Nigel Miller, P.E. (Stantec Consulting)

Do you see the impact of silos in your organization? Are silos impacting client delivery or reducing the value of your firm? Unlike

silos farmers use to separate different types of grain, organizational silos that separate different types of employees often hinder performance. A tight-knit department that works well together can be a plus for any business. However, organizational silos can be like fortresses within a company and eventually cause serious problems that might not be noticed until the damage is done.

Silos can negatively impact the efficiency, dependability, and overall value of your firm. While silos are present in almost all organizations, they often result in unintended and negative consequences. This session will identify how silos develop and how to prevent them from having detrimental effects on your people. The structure of your organization alone won’t solve these problems - the solution requires leadership to develop a healthy environment and incentives to minimize the damaging impacts of silos. Constitution Ballroom A-B - Constitution Level

10:30AM - 10:50AMBreak / Visit with SponsorsConstitution Foyer - Constitution Level

10:50AM - 11:00AMBusiness MeetingDrawings, announcements and promotion of our 2017 Fall Conference will take place before our Keynote Speaker, Michael Allosso’s presentation.Constitution Ballroom A-B - Constitution Level


Photo for page 10 – top of left column – Minimizing the Impact of Organizational Silos

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THURSDAY, APRIL 6

5:15PM - 6:30PM Wine Tasting - With David Lourie ($65.00 per person)

This wine and food tasting adventure features local wines paired with regional cuisine specifically created by the hotel’s culinary team.

FRIDAY, APRIL 7

9:30AM-1:30PMHillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens - Tour and Lunch ($54 per person - tour and lunch. Shared transportation cost - Uber or Taxi) Enjoy the day exploring Hillwood Estate, the home of Marjorie Merriweathr Post, a legendary hostess, pioneering businesswoman, diplomat, philanthropist, and a distinguished collector of art, particularly Russian Imperial Art and French Eighteen-Century Decorative Art.

This magnificent estate, nestled in the hills of northwest Washington, D.C. is just five miles from downtown and is accustomed to welcoming visitors from around the world with its gracious hospitality.

Your visit will start with a brief orientation film providing you with an introduction to Hillwood Estate and Marjorie Merriweather Post. After the film, a private guide will lead you on a 60-minute tour of the mansion and will offer knowledgeable perspectives on the collections, the interiors, and how the grand estate was used in Marjorie Post’s time. The private garden tour will begin and end at the motor court in front of the mansion and will highlight the history, design, and the plants and flowers of the 13-acres of formal gardens.

After the private tour you will enjoy Afternoon Tea (lunch) at the Hillwood Café before returning back to the hotel.

Participants: Meet in the hotel lobby at 9:25AM to share transportation to Hillwood Estate.

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O P T I O N A L AC T I V I T I E S

The Geoprofessional Business Association thanks: ECS, Ltd. and GeoConcepts Engineering, Inc. for sponsoring the Local Color Night Event.



SATURDAY, APRIL 8

4:30PM - 8:00PMLocal Color Night:International Spy Museum ($40.00 per person)

The International Spy Museum is world-renowned for its entertaining and informative introduction of visitors to the world of spies. Their motto is “Assume Nothing” and we will learn why during our visit.

We begin with a 40-minute overview of the museum plus Q&A with the Spy Museum curator, Dr. Vince Houghton. He will discuss various artifacts on display in the museum as well as the impact of science and technology on intelligence collection, analysis and dissemination capabilities; the use and implementation of military intelligence; and

the histories of organizations like the CIA and the OSS. Of course, current events will also be part of his discussion.

After the session with Dr. Houghton we will have approximately 2 hours to explore the more than 200 spy gadgets, weapons, bugs, cameras and technologies on display. We will also have the opportunity to learn the stories behind the spycraft and test our skills of observation, analysis, surveillance and disguise at interactive stations.

Individuals signed up for this event will receive specific details and admission tickets from GBA staff.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES Friday, April 7 9:30AM -‐ 1:30PM Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens -‐ Tour and Lunch ($54 per person -‐ tour and lunch. Shared transportation cost -‐ Uber or Taxi)

Enjoy the day exploring Hillwood Estate, the home of Marjorie Merriweathr Post, a legendary hostess, pioneering businesswoman, diplomat, philanthropist, and a distinguished collector of art, particularly Russian Imperial Art and French Eighteen-‐Century Decorative Art.

This magnificent estate, nestled in the hills of northwest Washington, D.C. is just five miles from downtown and is accustomed to welcoming visitors from around the world with its gracious hospitality.

Your visit will start with a brief orientation film providing you with an introduction to Hillwood Estate and Marjorie Merriweather Post. After the film, a private guide will lead you on a 60-‐minute tour of the mansion and will offer knowledgeable perspectives on the collections, the interiors, and how the grand estate was used in Marjorie Post’s time. The private garden tour will begin and end at the motor court in front of the mansion and will highlight the history, design, and the plants and flowers of the 13-‐acres of formal gardens.

After the private tour you will enjoy Afternoon Tea (lunch) at the Hillwood Café before returning back to the hotel.

Participants: Meet in the hotel lobby at 9:25AM to share transportation to Hillwood Estate.





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G E N E R A L I N F O R MAT I O N

What Your Registration Fee Covers:

Full Member or Non-Member Registration:Breakfasts, breaks and luncheons on Friday and Saturday; Thursday’s reception, Friday’s dinner, and all program sessions on Friday and Saturday.

Full Spouse/Guest or Child Registration: Thursday’s reception, Friday’s dinner, a buffet breakfast on Friday, a continental breakfast on Saturday, and afternoon beverages on Thursday and Friday.

A La Carte Registration: Only the activity an individual is registered for. This could include the Thursday reception and/or the Friday dinner, the wine tasting, a spouse/guest activity, or the local color night event.

Name BadgeConference Badges must be worn to access education sessions and social events. Individuals registered as a la carte just for social events (reception or dinner) will have a badge indicating the reception or dinner which they are registered.

GBA Central Hours: (Tiber Creek A - Declaration Level)Thursday, April 6 ............................12:00PM-5:00PMFriday, April 7 ....................................8:00AM-4:00PMSaturday, April 8 ............................ 8:00AM-12:00PM

GBA Conference ProceedingsFree to GBA Member Firms and their staff, education sessions will be available on GBA’s website shortly after the conference. Firm associates may benefit from sessions provided at the conference even if they did not attend.

Note: Individuals will be invoiced for events that they attend but did not originally sign up or pay for.

Note: Depending on speaker contract terms - certain sessions may not be recorded or offered for on demand viewing.

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Floor Plan | MEETING LEVELS


DECLARATION LEVEL

CONSTITUTION LEVEL

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CO N F E R E N C E R E G I S T R A N TS

Michael Allosso, Michael T. Allosso (Wayland, MA)

Aaron Antell, D’Appolonia Engineering Division of Ground Technology, Inc. (Pittsburgh, PA)

Hal Arditti, Terra Insurance Company (Corte Madera, CA)

Jeremy Arias, Arias & Associates Inc. (San Antonio,TX)

James Attaway, S&ME, Inc. (Raleigh, NC)

John and Patty Bachner, Bachner Communications, Inc. (Shepherdstown, WV)

Kristy Balwinski, GeoConcepts Engineering, Inc. (Ashburn, VA)

E.J. Barben, Gannett Fleming, Inc. (Camp Hill, PA)

Victor Barchers, Kleinfelder (Austin, TX)

Andrew Batson, Sanborn, Head & Associates, Inc. (Concord, NH)

Duane Bents, GeoStructures, Inc. (Purcellville, VA)

Stephanie Bialobok, Lourie Consultants (Metairie, LA)

Thomas and Grace Blackburn, Blackburn Consulting (Auburn, CA)

Vincent Boles, Vincent E. Boles, LLC (Madison, AL)

Gerald Buechel, Shannon Wilson, Inc.

Paul Burkart, GeoConcepts Engineering, Inc. (Ashburn, VA)

Peter Bush, Fugro USA Land, Inc. (Austin, TX)

Allen Cadden, Schnabel Engineering, Inc. (West Chester, PA)

David and Kelley Caprio, Geotechnical Consultants, Inc. (Westerville, OH)

Charles Carey, Wagman Heavy Civil, Inc. (Berryville, VA)

James Carpenter, ECS, Ltd. (Chantilly, VA)

Shana Carroll, GeoStructures, Inc. (Ellicott City, MD)

Joel and CeCe Carson, Geoprofessional Business Association (Omaha, NE)

Daniel Cassidy, SME (Detroit, MI)

R. David and Lauren Charles, Greggo & Ferrara, Inc. (Newark, DE)

Christopher Clarke, Schnabel Engineering, Inc. (Sterling, VA)

David Coduto, Terra Insurance Company (Corte Madera, CA)

Blake Cotton, GeoEngineers, Inc. (Baton Rouge, LA)

Michael Covert, Terracon (Olathe, KS)

Michael Cowell, GeoStructures, Inc. (Purcellville, VA)

Jeremy Cox, Strata, Inc. (Williston, ND)

Sarah Dalton, Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. (Sterling, VA)

Gary and Mary DeJidas, GAI Consultants, Inc. (Orlando, FL)

Michael Dodd, Shannon & Wilson, Inc. (Seattle, WA)

Victor Donald, Terracon (Baton Rouge, LA)

Ambrose Donovan, McPhail Associates, LLC (Cambridge, MA)

Chester and Jill Drash, TTL/Drash Consultants (San Antonio, TX)

Joseph and Ginger Engels, GEI Consultants, Inc. (New York, NY)

David Faulkner, Faulkner Engineering Services, Inc. (Tampa, FL)

Tom and Carolann Fennick, McPhail Associates, LLC (Cambridge, MA)

Bryan Field, Braun Intertec Corporation (Minneapolis, MN)

Shawn Fitzhugh, CTL/Thompson, Inc. (Denver, CO)

Kurt Fraese, GeoEngineers, Inc. (Seattle, WA)

David and Beth Gaboury, Terracon (Olathe, KS)

Lisa Gamblin, Terra Insurance Company (Corte Madera, CA)

Jeffrey Gebhard, Braun Intertec Corporation (Minneapolis, MN)

Stephen Gould, GAI Consultants, Inc. (Pittsburgh, PA)

Daniel Gradishar, GeoCapitol Engineering, LLC (Washington, DC)

Patrick and Nicole Gupton, TTL, Inc. (Decatur, AL)

Kevin Hamilton, ATC Group Services, LLC (New York, NY)

James Hance, Eustis Engineering, LLC (Metairie, LA)

James Harless, SME (Plymouth, MI)

Brian Hase, Agile Frameworks, LLC (Saint. Paul, MN)

Charles and Lindy Head, Sanborn, Head & Associates, Inc. (Concord, NH)

Gregory Hebeler, Golder Associates, Inc. (Atlanta, GA)

Richard Heckel, Ardent Geotechnical Consultants, LLC (Murfreesboro, TN)

Saad Hineidi, Terracon (Dallas, TX)

Arthur Hoffmann, Gannett Fleming, Inc. (Camp Hill, PA)

Kevin Hoppe, NTH Consultants, Ltd. (Northville, MI)

Michael and Jennifer Hutchinson, GeoEngineers, Inc. (Tacoma, WA)

Siamak Jafroudi, Petra Geotechnical, Inc. (Costa Mesa, CA)

Lee James, Lee James & Associates (Denver, CO)

Theodore Janish, Alpha Testing, Inc. (Dallas, TX)

June Jewell, AEC Business Solutions, LLC (Reston, VA)

Richard Johnson and Kim Bird, BSK Associates (Rancho Cordova, CA)

Ken and Sherri Johnston, GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (Norwood, MA)

Tracie Karsjens, Agile Frameworks, LLC (Saint Paul, MN)

Steve Kiser, Amec Foster Wheeler (Charlotte, NC)

J. Patrick Klima, Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. (Laurel, MD)

Arjan Kloet, Ingram Engineering Services, Inc. (West Chester, PA)

Mark Knolle and Sherri Miller, Conetec (Marietta, OH)

John Kovacs, Gannett Fleming, Inc. (Pittsburgh, PA)

Justin LaBrozzi, Menard Group USA (Carnegie, PA)

Paul Lampe, Raba Kistner Consultants, Inc. (San Antonio, TX)

Martin LaRoche and France Corbeil, SNC-Lavalin, Inc. (Montreal, QC)

Paul Larsen, Thelen / Geotechnology, Inc. (Erlanger, KY)

Daniel Lehto and Joalene Jolivette, Columbia West Engineering, Inc. (Vancouver, WA)

Tadeusz Lewis, GeoConcepts Engineering, Inc. (Ashburn, VA)

David Lewis, OperationsInc (Norwalk, CT)

Alan Littman, Agile Frameworks, LLC (Saint Paul, MN)

David Lourie, Lourie Consultants (Metairie, LA)

Henry Lucas, ECS, Ltd. (Chantilly, VA)

Ravi Malviya, Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. (Laurel, MD)

Michael Marasa, Hayward Baker, Inc. (Nashville, TN)

Guy Marcozzi, Duffield Associates, Inc. (Wilmington, DE)

James Martin, Amec Foster Wheeler (Nashville, TN)

Randy Martin, S&ME, Inc. (Knoxville) (Louisville, TN)

Frederic Masse, Menard Group USA (Carnegie, PA)

Gordon Matheson, UTG, LLC (Arlington, VA)

Dean and Anita McClure, TTL, Inc. (Tuscaloosa, AL)

Donald McMahon, McMahon & Mann Consulting Engineers, PC (Buffalo, NY)

Kevin McMahon, McMahon/Siegel Group (Colorado Springs, CO)

Sara Menase, Geoprofessional Business Association (Rockville, MD)

Nigel Miller, Stantec (Nashville, TN)

Rami and Dina Mishu, Geotek Engineering Company, Inc. (Nashville, TN)

Keith Mobley, Northern Geotechnical Engineering - Terra Firma Testing (Anchorage, AK)

Matt Moler, S&ME, Inc. (Greensboro, NC)

Kimberly Morrison, Morrison Geotechnical Solutions, Inc. (Lakewood, CO)

Keith Moser, Geomo Enterprises, Inc. (Fairfax, VA)

Randy Moulton, Triad Engineering, Inc. (Winchester, VA)

Barb Nappy, Geoprofessional Business Association (St. Petersburg, FL)

Randall Neuhaus, S&ME, Inc. (Raleigh, NC)

Edward O’Malley, GeoStructures, Inc. (Purcellville, VA)

Stewart Osgood, DOWL (Seattle, WA)

Stephen Patt, ECS Capitol Services, PLLC (Washington, DC)

Andrew Pennoni, Pennoni (King of Prussia, PA)15


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CO N F E R E N C E R E G I S T R A N TS CONTINUED

Phil Pettway, Geoprofessional Business Association (Rockville, MD)

Patricia Pinto, Sanborn, Head & Associates, Inc. (Westford, MA)

Matthew Poirier, Sanborn, Head & Associates, Inc. (Westford, MA)

Fernando Pons, Pons & Associates, LLC (Herndon, VA)

Brian Powell, Alpha Testing, Inc. (Dallas, TX)

Jeremy and Candi Presley, Materials Testing & Inspection (Boise, ID)

Douglas Purdy, Morris Polich & Purdy LLP (Los Angeles, CA)

Gary Raba, Raba Kistner Consultants, Inc. (San Antonio, TX)

Walter Rabe, Schnabel Engineering, Inc. (Glen Allen, VA)

Eric Rehwoldt, Terracon (Gaithersburg, MD)

Laura Reinbold, Terracon (Nashville, TN)

Richard Reynolds, Richard T. Reynolds, P.E., Consulting Geotechnical Engineer (Boston, MA)

Michael Rolband, Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc. (Gainesville, VA)

Gerald Salontai, Salontai Consulting Group, LLC (Rancho Santa Fe, CA)

W. Jerrold Samford, Troutman Sanders LLP (Richmond, VA)

David Sauls, GeoEngineers, Inc. (Baton Rouge, LA)

Terence Scanlan, Skellenger Bender (Seattle, WA)

Daniel and Soleir Schaefer, Froehling & Robertson, Inc. (Raleigh, NC)

Paul Schmeisl, SME (Shelby Township, MI)

Michael Sheleheda, Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (Export, PA)

Derrick Shelton, Haley & Aldrich, Inc. (McLean, VA)

Ji Shin, Earth Systems, Inc. (San Luis Opispo, CA)

Robert Shusko, D’Appolonia Engineering Division of Ground Technology, Inc. (Pittsburgh, PA)

William Siegel, WS Group International (Monument, CO)

Greg Simmons, Menard Group USA (Carnegie, PA)

Rick Smith, McMillen Jacobs Associates (Seattle, WA)

Rebecca Smith-Zakowicz, GeoConcepts Engineering, Inc. (Ashburn, VA)

Swaminathan and Savi Srinivasan, Terracon (Olathe, KS)

Samuel Stevenson, Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. (Laurel, MD)

Linda Strom Petchenik, Growthlines, Inc. (Deerfield, IL)

Peter Suah, Antillian Engineering Associates, Inc. (Orlando, FL)

Alex and Diana Sy, Klohn Crippen Berger, Ltd. (Vancouver, BC)

Steve Tardy, French & Parrello Associates, P.A. (Wall, NJ)

Martin Taube, Menard Group USA (Carnegie, PA)

Octavio Tejeda, Soils & Engineering Services, Inc. (Madison, WI)

Steven Thompson, 8260 Consulting Group, LLC (Conifer, CO)

Stu Thompson, CTL/Thompson, Inc. (Denver, CO)

Theodore Thomson, Pennoni (Wilmington, DE)

Steven and Kim Thorne, Terracon (South Plainfield, NJ)

Chan Tin, Pons & Associates, LLC (Sterling, VA)

Leo and Rosalie Titus, ECS, Ltd. (Chantilly, VA)

Gary Torosian, Geocomp/GeoTesting Express, Inc. (Acton, MA)

Scott Vinsant, ATC Group Services, LLC (Alabaster, AL)

Woodward and Beverly Vogt, Paradigm Consultants, Inc. (Houston, TX)

Matthew Wager, ATC Group Services, LLC (Columbia, MD)

Travis Wambeke, (Pullman, WA)

Mark Weiland, Weiland Consulting (Glen Ellyn, IL)

Steve and Molly Wendland, Kleinfelder, Inc. (Prairie Village, KS)

Cheryl Wilkerson, ElmTree System (Oklahoma City, OK)

Thomas Wirth, Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. (Abingdon, MD)

Kord Wissmann, Geopier Foundation Company (Davidson, NC)

Christian Woods, Densification, Inc. (Paeonian Springs, VA)

Michael Yost, Terracon (Olathe, KS)

Scott Young, S&ME, Inc. (Charlotte, NC)

UPCOMING GBA CONFERENCE DATES AND LOCATIONS

PHOENIX, AZ

2017 GBA FALL CONFERENCEJW MARRIOTT DESERT RIDGE RESORT OCTOBER 19-21, 2017

CONFRONTING RISK FOR OUR FIRMS AND OUR CLIENTS: OPTIMIZING PERFORMANCE FOR OUR FIRMS AND OUR CLIENTS:

CHICAGOSPRING CONFERENCE APRIL 5-7, 2018 WESTIN CHICAGO RIVER NORTH HOTEL

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2017 GBA | SRING CONFERENCE • APRIL 6-8, 2017

P E E R - R E V I E W E D F I R M S

A3GEO, Inc.Ackenheil Engineers, Inc.Alan Kropp & AssociatesAmerican Geotechnics, Inc.Arias & Associates, Inc.Blackburn Consulting, BSK AssociatesCesare, Inc.Crawford & Associates, Inc.D’Appolonia EngineeringDiGioia, Gray & Associates, LLCDOWL Duffield Associates, Inc.Earth Engineering Consultants, LLCEarth Mechanics, Inc.Earth Solutions NW LLCEarth, Inc.Faulkner Engineering Services, Inc.French & Parrello Associates, P.A.

GAI Consultants, Inc.GeoConcepts Engineering, Inc.GeoConsult, Inc.GeoEngineers, Inc.Geomo Enterprises, Inc.Geotechnical Consultants, Inc.Geotechnical Professionals, Inc.Hirata & Associates, Inc.Holdrege & Kull Consulting Engineers

and GeologistsHultgren-Tillis EngineersKlohn Crippen Berger Ltd.Lahlaf Geotechnical Consulting, Inc.Lewis Consulting Group, LLCLourie ConsultantsMcArdle Gannon Associates, Inc.McPhail Associates, LLCMiller Pacific Engineering GroupMorrison Geotechnical Solutions, Inc.Northeast Geotechnical, Inc.

Northern Geotechnical Engineering – Terra Firm Testing

NTH Consultants, Ltd.Pacific Geotechnical Engineers, Inc.Paradigm Consultants, Inc.Raba Kistner Consultants, Inc.RGH ConsultantsRichard Reynolds, P.E. Consulting

Geotechnical EngineerScarptec, Inc.Schnabel Engineering, Inc.SMESor Testing Laboratories, Inc.Strata, Inc.Terraken Geotechnical ConsultantsWallace Group, Inc.WDP & Associates Consulting Engineers,

Inc.Welti Geotechnical, PCZipper Geo Associates, LLC

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Business Practices CommitteeMission: To communicate best business practices to geoprofessional firms and their clients.

Construction-Materials Engineering and Testing Business CouncilMission: To identify and respond to construction-materials engineering and testing (CoMET) issues as they arise and develop educational content to help members and their clients deal with CoMET issues in a manner that enhances the profession and demonstrates value.

Emerging Issues and Trends CommitteeMission: To identify long-term emerging issues and trends, and their impact on Member Firms.

Environmental Business CouncilMission: To identify and evaluate current environmental issues and inform corporate managers, practitioners, and clients about related business opportunities and potential effects on business operations and risks.

External Relations CommitteeMission: To identify, coordinate, and engage alliances and influencers to promote geoprofessionals’ importance and value to the marketplace.

Geotechnical Business CouncilMission: To respond to geotechnical issues as they arise and develop educational content to help members deal with these and other geotechnical issues in a manner that enhances their professionalism and demonstrates value.

Get the most out of your GBA membership. Become active with one of our committees, councils or other association activities.

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Contact the GBA office for more information and to get involved! 301.565.2733 or [email protected]

Legal Affairs CommitteeMission: To provide guidance to volunteers and staff in the development of materials and external communications relating to legal and risk related issues.

New Leaders CommitteeMission: To energize existing councils and committees with a fresh perspective; to grow awareness and advance the value of GBA membership; and to provide member firms with resources and guidance for recruiting and retaining staff.

Peer Review CommitteeMission: To continuously oversee and enhance the Peer Review program.

Tailings Engineer of Record Task ForceMission: To raise awareness among GBA member-firms that perform tailings storage facilities services of the concerns and issues related to Engineer of Record (EOR) for these ever-changing facilities.

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C A L L F O R A B S T R A C T S”Confronting Risk for Our Firms and Our Clients:

Navigating Successfully in a Dynamic Business Climate”

S h a r e Y o u r E x p e r t i s eGBA is seeking presentations on subjects that will help our members

navigate through the current dynamic business climate.

Visit: https://www.geoprofessional.org/present-at-future-event/ Abstract Submission Deadline: April 28, 2017

JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort - Room ReservationsCall: 800.835.6206 or visit https://aws.passkey.com/go/Geoprofessional

Reservation Cut-off date is Friday, September 22, 2017 | Room Rate: $269 plus 12.75% tax

2017 GBA FALL CONFERENCEJW MARRIOTT DESERT RIDGE RESORT OCTOBER 19-21, 2017

PHOENIX, AZCONFRONTING RISK FOR OUR FIRMS AND OUR CLIENTS:

NAVIGATING SUCCESSFULLY IN A DYNAMIC BUSINESS CLIMATE

J O I N U S I N P H O E N I X - T H E S O U L O F T H E A M E R I C A N S O U T H W E S T

E N J O YRed rocks, blue skies and golden sunshine, mountain trails and city lights;

a palm-canopied resort and mural-adorned streetscapes.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2017

Board of Directors Meeting8:00AM-1:00PM / Declaration B - Declaration Level

GBA Central12:00PM-5:00PM /Tiber Creek A - Declaration Level

New Leaders’ Committee Meeting12:00PM-2:00PM / Tiber Creek B - Declaration Level

Technical Group Meeting1:00PM-2:00PM / Declaration A - Declaration Level

Operations Group Meeting1:00PM-2:00PM / Banneker - Declaration Level

External Affairs Group Meeting1:00PM-2:00PM / Lincoln Boardroom - Declaration Level

COMMITTEE/COUNCIL MEETINGS2:00PM-5:00PM

Business Practices CommitteeBanneker - Declaration Level

Construction-MaterialsEngineering and Testing Business CouncilDeclaration A - Declaration Level

Emerging Issues and Trends CommitteeWilson - Constitution Level

Environmental Business CouncilCabin John - Constitution Level

External Relations CommitteeRoosevelt -Constitution Level

Geotechnical Business CouncilArlington - Constitution Level

Legal Affairs CommitteeLincoln - Declaration Level

Peer Review CommitteeTiber Creek B - Declaration Level

GBA/Terra Joint Board Meeting 4:30PM-5:30PM /Declaration B - Declaration Level

Optional Activity:Wine Tasting with Davie Lourie 5:15PM-6:30PM / Cabinet - Declaration Level

Welcome Reception7:00PM-9:00PM / Grand Foyer -Declaration Level

FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 2017

Registrants’ Continental Breakfast7:00AM-7:45AM / Grand Foyer and Declaration A-B - Declaration Level

Council of Fellows Continental Breakfast Meeting7:00AM-7:45AM / Banneker -Declaration Level

Opening Remarks and Business Meeting7:45AM-8:10AM / Constitution Ballroom A-B - Constitution Level

GBA Central8:00AM-4:00PM / Tiber Creek A -Declaration Level

Spouse/Guest Breakfast8:00AM-9:00AM / Tiber Creek A - Declaration Level

4-3-2-1 Leadership: Tools You Can Use Now!8:10AM-9:40AM / Constitution Ballroom A-B - Constitution Level

Optional Spouse/Guest Activity:Hillwood Estate, Museum, and Gardens 9:30AM-1:30PM / Meet in Hotel Lobby

BREAK/VISIT WITH SPONSORS 9:40AM-9:55AM / Constitution Foyer - Constitution Level

Introduction of Sponsors9:55AM-10:00AM / Constitution Ballroom A-B - Constitution Level

DC Clean Rivers Project - An Extraordinary Multi-Faceted CSO Project10:00AM-10:45AM / Constitution Ballroom A-B - Constitution Level

Business Practices Committee Business Snapshot Survey10:45AM-10:55AM / Constitution Ballroom A-B - Constitution Level

BREAK/VISIT WITH SPONSORS10:55AM-11:10AM / Constitution Foyer - Constitution Level

Employee Retention: How to Keep Your Rising Stars11:10AM-11:55AM / Constitution Ballroom A-B - Constitution Level

Networking Luncheon11:55AM-1:10PM / Cabinet – Declaration Level

Terra Insurance Company Share-holder Meeting and Luncheon11:55AM-1:10PM / Declaration A-B - Declaration Level

Affordable Care Act’s Impact: Past, Present, & Future1:15PM-2:00PM / Constitution Ballroom A-B - Constitution Level

BREAK/VISIT WITH SPONSORS2:00PM-2:15PM / Constitution Foyer - Constitution Level

Why I Hired and Executive Coach and Why You Should Too2:15PM-3:00PM / Constitution Ballroom A-B - Constitution Level

BREAK/VISIT WITH SPONSORS3:00PM-3:15PM / Constitution Foyer - Constitution Level

Passing the Baton: CEO Succes-sion from Both Points of View3:15PM-4:30PM / Constitution Ballroom A-B - Constitution Level

Recognition of 2016-2017 Board of Directors, President’s Annual Report, Elections, and Remarks4:30PM-4:55PM / Constitution Ballroom A-B - Constitution Level

Announcements4:55PM-5:00PM / Constitution Ballroom A-B - Constitution Level

VISIT WITH SPONSORS5:00PM-5:15PM /Constitution Foyer - Constitution Level

Networking Reception6:30PM-7:00PM / Constitution Foyer - Constitution Level

Awards Dinner7:00PM-9:00PM / Constitution Ballroom E - Constitution Level

SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 2017

Registrants’ Continental Breakfast and “Breakfast Bunch” 7:00AM-7:45AM / Grand Foyer and Declaration A-B - Declaration Level

Business Meeting7:45AM-7:50AM / Constitution Ballroom A-B - Constitution Level

The Power of 1% - The Magic of Small and Incremental Improvements7:50AM-8:50AM / Constitution Ballroom A-B - Constitution Level

GBA Central8:00AM-12:00PM /Tiber Creek A - Declaration Level


Leading Organizational Change to Increase Profitability9:05AM-10:00AM / Constitution Ballroom A-B - Constitution Level

Minimizing the Impact of Organizational Silos10:00AM-10:30AM / Constitution Ballroom A-B - Constitution Level


Business Meeting10:50AM-11:00AM Constitution Ballroom A-B - Constitution Level

You on Your Best Day - Act II11:00AM-12:30PM / Constitution Ballroom A-B - Constitution Level

Business Meeting12:30PM-12:30PM / Constitution A-B Ballroom - Constitution Level

Group Luncheon12:30PM-1:15PM / Declaration A-B - Declaration Level

Board of Directors and Committee/Council Chairs Meeting12:30PM -2:15PM / Banneker - Declaration Level

Board of Directors Meeting2:15PM-3:45PM / Banneker - Declaration Level

Local Color NightInternational Spy Museum4:30PM-7:30PM / Meet in Hotel Lobby

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