The North Central Texas Council of Governments' Public Works Council hosted the 26th Annual Public Works Roundup on September 4, 2025 at the Hurst Conference Center in Hurst, TX.

For 26 years, the Public Works Roundup has grown steadily and is attended by hundreds of Public Works Professionals from around our region to communicate and coordinate on regional public works issues and to learn about emerging technologies that communities can leverage in their operations.

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For questions about this event, please contact NCTCOG Staff at EandD@nctcog.org.

2025 Public Works Roundup Presentations

Infrastructure Management Leadership - City of Richardson Renews North TX Storm Drain System with Advanced Hardware, Technology, & Proactive Rehabilitation
Yogesh Patel, PE, Stormwater Project Engineer, City of Richardson
Matt Stahl, PE, CFM, AWAM, AI/Infrastructure Management Leader, Halff

Legislative Session Resources for Cities
Jennifer Roberts, MPA, PE, PMP, CMQ/OE, Assistant Director, Development Services, City of Fort Worth
Michael Owen, PE, PMP, City Engineer, Transportation & Public Works, City of Fort Worth

Challenges to Regionalization in a Rapidly-Developing Texas
Chris Snapp, PE, City Engineer & Director of Municipal Development, City of Terrell
Mark Perkins, PE, Vice President, Mead & Hunt
DJ Brouwer, PE, CFM, Senior Project Manager, Mead & Hunt

Opportunities & Challenges in Engaging Aspiring Professionals
Jonathan Head, Engineering Instructor, Dubiski Career High School – Grand Prairie ISD

Modified Rubblization for Urban Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation in Fort Worth
Marwan Hafez, PhD, PE, PMP, Sr Professional Engineer, City of Fort Worth

Underground Utility Damage Prevention & Safe Excavation
Robert Woodbury, PE, City Engineer, City of Cedar Hill
Tina Michelle Sanders, CSHO, Damage Prevention Manager, Texas811

Proactive Planning for a Resilient Future – Integrating Transportation and Stormwater Infrastructure Project
Landon Erickson, PE, Lead Hydraulic Engineer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Sam Sarkar, PE, Water Resources Advisor, Halff
Jeremy Dixon, PE, CFM, Associate, North Texas Stormwater, Freese & Nichols, Inc.

A Shockingly Fishy Story – Crossing Marine Creek Lake with an Inverted Siphon
Carmen Drake, Sr Construction Inspector, City of Fort Worth
Leah Hodge, PE, CFM, Sr Project Manager, Halff

Pretty Fun Awesome Substances – Navigating PFAS Regulations with the Support of an In-House Lab
Joseph Fielding, Manager, Regulatory Services & Compliance, Trinity River Authority of Texas
Brian Neal, Laboratory Supervisor, Trinity River Authority of Texas

Engaging in the Regional Flood Planning Process
Glenn Clingenpeel, Chair, Region 3 Trinity Regional Flood Planning Group
Stephanie Griffin, PE, CFM, Water Resources Director, Halff
Audrey Giesler Klump, PE, CFM, Project Manager, Halff

Maintaining, Replacing, and Funding Road$ - How Much I$ Enough?
Michael Kovacs, City Manager, City of Fate
Jim Proce, ICMA-CM, Assistant City Manager, City of Lewisville

City of Fort Worth Right-of-Way Citation Program
Michael Owen, PE, PMP, City Engineer, Transportation & Public Works City of Fort Worth
Jeff Underhill, Construction Superintendent, City of Fort Worth

Dallas County Inland Port Flood Planning Study
Lissa Shepard, PE, CFM, Sr Bridge Engineer & Floodplain Manager, Dallas County
Ronald O’Connell, PE, Vice President, APM & Associates, Inc.

Successful Funding Strategies – How to Maximize Funding Options Outside of Bond Sales
Harlan Jefferson, ICMA Credentialed Manager, Deputy City Manager, City of Burleson
Tim James, PE, Sr Business Consultant, Olsson
Aury Kangelos, Infrastructure Funding Strategist, Olsson

Proactive Leadership – The Role of Organizational Development Teams in Navigating the Silver Tsunami in the Water Wholesale Utility Industry
Shavonne Morain, MPA, CPC, Sr Training & Development Specialist, Trinity River Authority of Texas