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TABLE OF CONTENTS

WELCOME .............................................................................................................................................................................VI

LEADERSHIP ........................................................................................................................................................................... 1

HISTORY ................................................................................................................................................................................. 8

SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE ..................................................................................................................................................... 6

PROGRAMS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10

NATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE CLASS SCHEDULE ..................................................................................................... 13

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE CLASS SCHEDULE ...................................................................................................22

2018 ACCA NATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE INSTRUCTORS .......................................................................................23

2018 ACCA NATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE FACILITATORS .......................................................................................34

SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS .........................................................................................................................................47

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August 28-September 2, 2018

Greetings: On behalf of the citizens of Cleveland, Ohio, I want to welcome you to

the 2018 American Contract Compliance Association National Training Institute. Thank you for choosing Cleveland as the host city for this event.

Cleveland, located on the beautiful shores of Lake Erie, is a vibrant

and growing city with a rich history, world-class attractions and a vast array of arts and culture to experience. While here, you can visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Playhouse Square – the 2nd largest performing arts center in the nation, or University Circle – home to the world-renown Cleveland Orchestra, Cleveland Museum of Art and other cultural institutions.

Take time to dine at any of our award winning restaurants either

downtown at East Fourth Street, the Warehouse District and the Flats or in neighborhood hotspots, like Little Italy, Tremont and Ohio City, which features the West Side Market – the oldest and continuously operating market in the country.

Again, welcome! I hope you have an enjoyable visit and wish you the

best for a successful and productive conference.

Sincerely,

Frank G. Jackson, Mayor

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE WELCOME TO THE AMERICAN CONTRACT COMPLIANCE ASSOCIATION 2018 NATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE

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I’d like to personally welcome each of you to the American Contract Compliance Association’s (ACCA) National Training Institute (NTI). For the past thirty one years ACCA has been committed to providing premier training for those involved in target business utilization and compliance programs. We are excited to host this year’s NTI themed “Rockin’ Compliance and Rollin’ with Inclusion” in Cleveland, Ohio.

Throughout this NTI, I ask that you stay engaged and keep us proactive. Here’s what you can expect to happen. As you know throughout the country there are legal issues that are impacting affirmative action programs and it is essential that we stay well-informed. With that being said our Legal Update has been scheduled for Tuesday and it will highlight recent cases, legislative changes and trends in federal and state courts. During lunch on Wednesday our Regional Caucus meetings will take place. I encourage each of you to participate and learn who’s who in your Region. ACCA has crafted a greater leadership series for the 2018 Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) classes, which is designed for members that have earned their Master Compliance Administrator (MCA) certificate. The classes will be held on Thursday and Friday. Make sure to attend the business meeting on Thursday during lunch and hear the State of the Union Address. Later that evening we will travel down to Shooters on the water for food and dancing. Don’t forget to cast your votes on Friday between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. Lastly, after four days of intense training you don’t want to miss the Graduation Ceremony on Saturday evening, where you will have the opportunity to celebrate your accomplishment.

Before I close, I’d like to thank each of you for attending this years’ NTI and bringing your expertise. Our greatest asset today and tomorrow is you, because we could not accomplish what we do without your support. As organizational leaders you have the vision, the knowledge, the wherewithal and the experience to help us pave our way into the future.

Kind regards,

Lisa AlexanderACCA President

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ACCA 2018 LEADERSHIPEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

PRESIDENTLisa Alexander, ECMCA Cook County Chicago, Illinois

2ND VICE PRESIDENTMichael Martin, MCAFronza & Francis, LLC.Houston, Texas

TREASURERBeverly Johnson, ECMCAEast Bay Municipal Utility District Oakland, California

1ST VICE PRESIDENT Darcel Webb, ECMCA Dallas CountyCommunity College District Mesquite, Texas

SECRETARY Patty Wilson, ECMCA City of Fort WorthFort Worth, Texas

GENERAL COUNSEL Colette Holt Oakland, California

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ACCA 2018 LEADERSHIPBOARD MEMBERS

Arlene Anderson, MCAMinority Business Solutions Cleveland, OH

Regina Berry, CCA Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, Chicago, IL

Ashlea Blue, MCACity of Kansas City Kansas City, MO

Colles Corprew, ECMCABaltimore City Government Baltimore, MD

Patrice Doyle, MCACity of Chicago Chicago, IL

Brenda Fulmore, CCAWinston Salem State University Winston Salem, NC

Renise Holliday, CCAMemphis Light, Gas and Water DivisionMemphis, TN

Gregory Jenifer, MCAArmand Resource Group, Inc. Teaneck, NJ

Charleena “Nina” Jones, MCAMultnomah County Portland, OR

Ruby Jones, ECMCARuby Jones Consulting, Raleigh, NC

Dr. Bridget Lee, ECMCACity of Gainesville Gainesville, FL

Nancy Mercado, ECMCA Cuyahoga County Cleveland, OH

Pamela Y. Swanigan, MCAState University of New York, Albany, NY

Justin Talbot-Stern, MCAB2GNow Phoenix, AZ

Rodney K. Strong, CCAGriffin & Strong, P.C. Atlanta, GA


ACCA 5 REGIONS AND REGIONAL LEADERSHIPNORTHEAST REGIONRegional Coordinator: Carl R. Kirkland, Jr., MBA, CCA — Office of Business Development Greater Cleveland Regional –

Cleveland, OH Connecticut New York Delaware Ohio Maine Pennsylvania Massachusetts Rhode Island New Hampshire Vermont New Jersey

MID-ATLANTIC REGIONRegional Coordinator: Renee Jones, CCA — Skanska USA Building, Inc. – Durham, NC District of Columbia South Carolina Maryland Virginia North Carolina West Virginia

SOUTHERN REGIONRegional Coordinator: Rholanda M. Stanberry, CPPB, MCA —

Fulton County Government Dept. of Purchasing & Contract Compliance – Atlanta, GA Alabama Louisiana Arkansas Mississippi Florida Puerto Rico Georgia Tennessee Kentucky Virgin Islands

CENTRAL REGIONRegional Coordinator: Fannie J. Woods — US Department of Housing and Urban Development – Kansas City, MO Illinois Nebraska Indiana North Dakota Iowa Oklahoma Kansas South Dakota Michigan Texas Minnesota Wisconsin Missouri

WESTERN REGIONRegional Coordinator: Alison Lobenstein, MCA — Modern Times, Inc. – Altadena, CA Alaska New Mexico Arizona Nevada Colorado Oregon California Utah Hawaii Washington Idaho Wyoming Montana


HISTORY OF ACCAThe American Contract Compliance Association was established in 1986 as a nonprofit national organization dedicated to ensuring equitable employment and contracting practices within the public and private sectors. It started as the brainchild of Kerry Kirkland, Robert Harrison, Lynn Miller and Luis Molina at the Wyndham Franklin Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The thought was to foster a national organization that would provide training, standardization of practice, networking, and support to the many affirmative action, contract compliance, equal employment, and human rights workers across the country.

In May 1988, ACCA published its first official publication, ACCA Compliance Monitor newsletter, Robert J. Harrison, Editor. In 1989, under the leadership of President Robert Harrison, Vice President Kerry Kirkland, and in association with Boston University School of Social Work, ACCA held the first accredited training institute in Louisville, Kentucky. The week-long conference gave 4.2 continuing education credits to registrants who passed each class and test by a score of 85% or more. Later, the “Compliance Administrator” was divided into two training sessions of 21 hours each.

The American Contract Compliance Association continued to grow and serve. Relationships were developed with Congressman Parren J. Mitchell, Dr. Arthur A. Fletcher, the Minority Business Enterprise Legal Defense and Education Fund (MBELDEF), and the leading attorneys in the field. The organization adopted a fitting slogan for the times it faced. It simply said, “Integrity, Courage, and Commitment”. The subsequent federal and local activities and legal mandates proved the need for these new change agents.

In living up to the challenge, a conference and public service forum was held in Richmond, Virginia following the case of J. A. Croson vs. City of Richmond (VA) in 1990. The televised dialogue provided valuable information and insights into the court ruling and requirements. A similar video-taped format was used in 2012 for the Policy Legislation Forum which was held in memory and honor of Dr. Arthur A. Fletcher and U.S. Representative Parren J. Mitchell, The forum was held in the historic City Council Chambers in Philadelphia’s City Hall. Strategic conferences were held in states across the country including Alabama, Texas, Florida, California, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.

Over the years, the American Contract Compliance Association has served the needs of our country and constituents through strong leaders who were willing to lead. The past 32 years, the following ten committed presidents have led the organization.

Luis Molina – Founder*New Jersey

Marvin D. Taylor*Minnesota

Robert J. Harrison – Founder*New Jersey

Beverly JohnsonCalifornia

Kerry L. Kirkland – FounderPennsylvania

Felecia M. HillMaryland

Jarvis L. PattonAlabama

Jerry Walker*Oregon

Lenoria WalkerTexas

Lisa Alexander – CurrentIllinois

*Deceased


IN REMEMBRANCE OF ROBERT J. HARRISONFOUNDING FATHER, AMERICAN CONTRACT COMPLIANCE ASSOCIATION

Robert J. Harrison, died July 25, 2016 at the age of 68. He was born in Neptune, NJ. Robert distinguished himself in the areas of education, affi rmative action, contract compliance, equal employment opportunity, lobbying and publishing.

Mr. Harrison’s professional career began in the Asbury Park School District as a teacher and assistant track coach at Asbury Park High School. His other positions included: Director of Youth and Special Programs at the Monmouth County Summer Youth Program; Project Specialist and State Coordinator with the New Jersey Department of Human Services; Director of Human Resources and Minority Affairs of the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency; Chief Legislative Aide to the late Assemblyman Thomas Smith, Owner of legislative fi rm, Governmental Solutions Group, and Publisher of Shore African American Magazine.

Robert along with Luis Molina (deceased), Kerry Kirkland, and Leonard W. Miller founded the American Contract Compliance Association (ACCA) in 1986 in Atlantic City, New Jersey and served as President and on the board for a number of years. He also served on other various boards and received numerous awards.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, H. Sue; a son, Nicholas; a grandson, Nick-Nick; sisters, Wilma Vassell (Berris), Carolyn Holland and Betty Roach; and brothers-in-law, Harry S. Butler, Jr. and Howard S. Butler.


ACCA 2018 NATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE

TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2018 TOTAL CEUS: 2.0

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM 2.0 CEU Hours – Workshops Room Location

#600 Legal Update on Contacting Affirmative Action Programs Superior C

7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Orientation and Welcome Reception

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2018 TOTAL CEUS: 6.5

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Breakfast Superior D

8:45 AM – 10:15 AM 1.5 CEU Hours – Workshops Room Location

#180 Using Teamwork to put the Davis-Bacon/Prevailing Wage Puzzle Together Superior B

#215 Chicago’s Innovative Solutions for Opportunities for All Veterans A-D

#350 Effective Good Faith Efforts Superior C

#345.1 Construction Contractors’ Compliance Superior A

10:15 AM – 10:30 AM Break

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM 1.5 CEU Hours – Workshops Room Location

#365 Innovative DBE Supportive Services Programs Veterans A-D

#510 Fundamental Project Specific Goal Setting Superior C

#270 Economic Inclusion Policies as a Central Strategy for Economic Development Superior B

#230 It might be Legal…BUT is it Ethical? Superior A

12:00 PM – 12:15 PM Break

12:15 PM – 1:45 PM Lunch/Regional Caucuses Meeting Superior D

1:45 PM – 2:00 PM Break


#565 Bonds, Surety Bonds…Making a Difference as Bonds Protect and Empower Veterans A-D

#195 Increasing Minority Opportunities in the Construction industry Superior A

#400 Prime Contractors Roundtable Superior C

#445 Managing DBE Programs in a Design Build Environment - Superior B Issues, Challenges and Best Practices - Perspectives



WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2018 (CONTINUED) TOTAL CEUS: 6.5


#265 Presidential Executive Order 11246: The Guide for Affirmative Action Veterans A-D

#120 Project Labor Agreements and Community Benefits Agreements Superior C

#307 The ACDBE Program: What is Required & How Does it Work Superior A

#511 Integrating Opportunity Programs into the Mainstream of an Organization Superior B

THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2018 TOTAL CEUS: 7.0

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Breakfast Superior D


#590 “New Reality in Diversity Program Management: Beyond the Alphabet Soup“ Superior A

#185 Leveraging Co-Ops for SMWBE Opportunities Superior B

#633 How to Achieve Workforce Diversity and Compliance on Construction Superior C Projects: A Theoretical and Practical Approach

#415 DBE Compliance on Design Build Projects from a Prime Contractor’s Veterans A-D Perspective

10:45 AM – 11:00 AM Break


#265 “Presidential Executive Order 11246: The Guide for Affirmative Action“ Superior C

#255 Best Practices to Attract and Retain a Diverse & Inclusive Veterans A-D Construction Workforce

#110 Developing a Custom Training Plan for DBE Program Compliance Superior B

#140.1 Evaluating ACDBE & DBE Certifications Superior A

12:30 PM – 12:45 PM Break

12:45 PM – 2:15 PM Lunch/ State of the Organization Address & Elections / Nominations Superior D

2:15 PM – 2:30 PM Break


#280 Best Practices in Bid Solicitation and Contract Language for MBE Superior A Contract Compliance

#320 Transit, Highways, and Civil Rights: Lessons for complying with Title VI Superior B and Furthering Transportation Equity

#360 USDOT DBE Program Superior C

#450 Successful Mentor-Protégé Programs Veterans A-D

4:30 PM – 4:45 PM Break



THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2018 (CONTINUED) TOTAL CEUS: 6.5


#380 Everything You Need to Know About Disparity Studies: Superior C Conducting & Implementing a Disparity Study: Legal Issues, Data Challenges & Program Development

#130 Performance Measures for Minority/Women Program Success Superior B

#135 2018 Hot Issues in Contract Compliance Veterans A-D

#275 Construction Lien and Claims Avoidance, “Know How to Play the Game” Superior A

FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2018 TOTAL CEUS: 7.0

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Breakfast Hope DE


#550 Vexing Problems: Certification and Participation in an Evolving Economy: Veterans A-D Tech Companies, Remote Offices and Other Issues

#235 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Administration and Oversight Superior C on Projects with Alternative Contracting Methods

#525 Project Specific Goal Setting Challenges Superior A

#435 How to Assess and Determine Contractor Responsibility Superior B

10:15 AM – 10:30 AM Break


#662 The Neuroscience of Civil Rights: Equity and Contract Compliance Superior C (Part 1, Defining the Challenges)

12:30 PM – 12:45 PM Break

12:45 PM – 2:00 PM Lunch/ Networking Groups Hope DE

2:00 PM – 2:15 PM Break


#663 The Neuroscience of Civil Rights: Equity and Contract Compliance Superior C (Part 2, The Solutions Session)

4:15 PM – 4:30 PM Break

4:30 PM – 6:00 PM 1.5CEU Hours – Workshops Room Location

#370 DBE Fraud; How to Define, Understand, Detect and Prevent It Superior B

#310 Oversight of Prompt Payment on Federal Projects Veterans A-D

#210 “Legal Fundamentals “ Superior A

#245 Evaluating a Commercially Useful Function Superior C



SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 TOTAL CEUS: 2.5

7:45 AM – 8:45 AM Breakfast Superior AB


(Bus departs promptly #710 “Cleveland’s Opportunity Corridor – Planning for Success Tour at 8:45 AM!)

#420 Roundtable on Building Cleveland Superior C


#160 The Cleveland Resident Employment Law (aka – The Fannie M. Lewis Law and Codified Ordinance 188) Superior C

EXECUTIVE CERTIFIED MASTER COMPLIANCE ADMINISTRATOR 2018 SCHEDULE


7:30 AM – 8:00 AM Breakfast

8:00 AM – 12:30 PM 4.0 CEU Hours – Workshop Room Location

#850.1 Authenticity: A Tool for Achieving Legendary Status Authentic Living - Center Street Meeting Part One Room A (3rd floor)

12:30 PM – 12:45 PM Break

12:45 PM – 2:15 PM Lunch

2:15 PM – 2:30 PM Break

2:30 PM – 5:45 PM 3.0 CEU Hours – Workshop Room Location

#850.2 Authenticity: A Tool for Achieving Legendary Status Authentic Living - Center Street Meeting Part Two Room A (3rd floor)


8:15 AM – 8:45 AM Breakfast

9:00 AM – 12:15 PM 3.0 CEU Hours – Workshop Room Location

#850.3 Authenticity: A Tool for Achieving Legendary Status Authentic Living - Center Street Meeting Part Three Room A (3rd floor)


PROGRAMSCONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

The American Contract Compliance Association (ACCA), in cooperation with Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland, is proud to offer 2.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to each training participant who attends at least 25 hours of training and adheres to Morgan State guidelines. You will need to sign the official attendance sheet for each class to ensure proper documentation of attendance hours. You are responsible for ensuring that your attendance is properly recorded. If attendance records do not show a minimum of 10 applicable hours of training, you will not receive a CEU Certificate from Morgan State University. NO EXCEPTIONS! A minimum of 1 CEU (10 hours of training) can carry over from year to year.

Be sure to see one of the Morgan State representatives for further details.

CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFIED COMPLIANCE ADMINISTRATOR (CCA)

Attendees who successfully complete the CCA Program requirements accumulating at least 4.2 CEUs (42 continuing education training hours) through ACCA will receive ACCA’s certification as a Certified Compliance Administrator (CCA). This typically requires 2 years of training.

MASTER COMPLIANCE ADMINISTRATOR (MCA) Attendees who successfully complete the MCA Program requirements accumulating at least 8.4 CEUs (84 continuing education training hours) through ACCA will receive ACCA’s certification as a Master Compliance Administrator (MCA). This typically requires 4 years of training.

EXECUTIVE CERTIFIED MASTER COMPLIANCE ADMINISTRATOR (ECMCA)

Attendees who successfully complete the ELI Program requirements accumulating at least 10.4 CEUs (104 continuing education training hours) and/or 2.0 CEUs (20 continuing education training hours) for Executive level participants through ACCA will receive ACCA’s certification as an Executive Certified Master Compliance Administrator (ECMCA).

It is your responsibility to make sure your attendance is recorded at each class in order to receive either of the above certificates and applicable CEUs.


MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITYCENTER FOR CONTINUING AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIESContinuing Education Units (CEUs) and Professional Development Hours (PDHs)

Morgan State University (MSU), a historically black institution, has the unique designation as Maryland’s Public Urban Research University. Currently classified as a Carnegie Class Doctoral, Professions Dominant Institution, the University has made a major commitment to academic excellence. To support the goals of Morgan State, the mission of the Center for Continuing and Professional Studies is to serve the lifelong educational needs of traditional and non-traditional students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, professional, and personal growth aspirations. The Center coordinates a variety of educational activities and community services for learners from the culturally diverse population of Baltimore City, the State of Maryland, nationally, and internationally.

As an accredited academic institution, Morgan State University offers Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Professional Development Hours (PDHs) and sponsors activities for CEUs/PDHs for university departments, and organizations in the State of Maryland and nationwide. The Center for Continuing and Professional Studies is the authorized unit at the institution responsible for awarding, administering, and reviewing CEUs/PDHs procedures to ensure compliance with established criteria.

The CEUs and PDHs are uniform units of measurement to record participation in non-credit academic, professional or vocational programs. Activities that qualify for CEUs and PDHs are defined as organized continuing education experiences under competent sponsorship, capable direction, and qualified instruction. One CEU is equivalent to 10 contact hours. One PDH is equivalent to one contact hour.

Morgan State University Center for Continuing and Professional Studies 1700 E. Cold Spring Lane, 308 McKeldin Center, Baltimore, MD 21251

MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY STAFFDR. WILLIE A. BRAGGWillie A. Bragg is an Assistant Dean, School of Graduate Studies and Director of the Center for Continuing and Professional Studies. She received her B.S. from Morgan State University in Elementary Education, an M.A. in Education/Early Childhood Education from Fisk University, Nashville, Tennessee, and a Ph.D. in Special Education from Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana. She completed a Post Doctoral Fellowship in Multicultural Special Education Programs at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Dr. Bragg was selected as an American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow. Her areas of expertise include assessment of young children with special needs, adult education, and international issues related to diverse populations. She has authored and directed numerous foundation and federal grants from the U.S. Department of Education and Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). These grants focus on Faculty development, leadership in higher education, and university-community partnerships.

MS. LOUISE Y. FLAMERLouise Y. Flamer is the Assistant to the Director of the Center for Continuing and Professional Studies at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. She coordinates the Improved Opportunities for Parents (IOP) Program and the Continuing Education Units/Professional Development Hours Program. Ms. Flamer received a Master of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Marketing Management from Morgan State University and a Master of Social Work (Clinical) degree from the University of Maryland, both in Baltimore, Maryland. She is also a Licensed Certified Social Worker – Clinical (LCSW-C).


HALL OF FAME AWARDSARTHUR A. FLETCHER VANGUARD AWARD1

The Arthur A. Fletcher Vanguard Award recognizes an individual who is in the forefront of promoting affirmative action in employment. This award is named in honor of the late Arthur A. Fletcher, “Father of the Affirmative Action Enforcement Movement.”

The Vanguard Award acknowledges individuals or corporations well-established reputation for promoting diversity in personnel hiring practices, and in the purchasing of supplies and services, as well as their keen awareness of the value of that diversity to society as a whole. This award recognizes an individual or corporation for their dedication in working towards closing the income and wealth gaps in America by creating jobs for minorities.

December 22, 1924 – July 12, 2005

PARREN J. MITCHELL’ CRUSADER AWARD1

The Parren J. Mitchell’ Crusader Award recognizes an individual who pioneers and nurtures contracting opportunities for historically under-utilized businesses. This award is named in honor of the late former Congressman Parren J. Mitchell, “Godfather of Minority Business Enterprise.”

The Crusader Award is the highest honor bestowed by ACCA. It is awarded to an individual who best symbolizes the spirit of a Crusader. This individual has achieved a level of distinction within his or her chosen field or profession and has brought extraordinary benefits to the community.

The award recognizes an individual for vision, initiative, and for creating programs that advance the objectives of supplier diversity, and promote inclusion of all business enterprises in major development and redevelopment projects vital to the future growth of the business community.

April 29, 1922 – May 28, 2007

1These awards are not annual awards but are made based on the caliber of nominations received.


ACCA 2018 NATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE SCHEDULETUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2018 TOTAL CEUS: 2.0

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM WORKSHOP

2.0 CEU Hours #600 Legal Update on Contracting Affirmative Action Programs — Room: Superior C (384)* Colette Holt Update on legal issues impacting a�rmative action programs, recent cases, legislative, trends in federal/

state courts related to M/W/DBE programs and employment issues.

7:30 PM – 9:00 PM ORIENTATION AND WELCOME RECEPTION Lisa Alexander, ACCA President

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2018 TOTAL CEUS: 6.5

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM BREAKFAST — Superior D

8:45 AM – 10:15 AM WORKSHOPS

1.5 CEU Hours #180 Using Teamwork to Put the Davis-Bacon/Prevailing Wage Puzzle Together — Room: Superior B (140)*

Aliecia Taormina & Chris Caron How to make prevailing wage compliance easier by fostering agencies, contractors and vendors to

work together. Show examples of case studies where cooperation would have made far better results by working together.

1.5 CEU Hours #215 Chicago’s Innovation Solutions for Opportunities for All — Room: Veterans A-D (120)* Shannon Andrews Innovative programs include a City-Based Business Preference Expansion, Diversity Credit Program,

Mentor-Protégé Program, Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise Program and programs that incentivize the utilization of Chicago Public School graduates and returning citizens on apprenticeship programs.

1.5 CEU Hours #350 Effective Good Faith Efforts — Room: Superior C (384)* Gregory Jenifer Gain an understanding of the good faith e�ort requirements, proper method/approach to evaluating

good faith e�orts, pre-award and post award GFE documentation. Review roles/ responsibilities, associated challenges/issues and various approaches from the bidder’s perspective and case study.

1.5 CEU Hours #345.1 Construction Contractors’ Compliance — Room: Superior A (176)* Alex Haynes & Giovanna Brasfield Learn di�erent forms of construction compliance programs and delivery methods, use by local, state,

federal and how they apply to construction contractors, structured bid packages/drawings to reduce barriers; understand rationale GCs apply when dealing with sub-contractors, professional services, and material suppliers while minimizing risk.

10:15 AM – 10:30 AM BREAK

*Note: numbers in parenthesis represent the room capacity.


ACCA 2018 NATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE SCHEDULEWEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2018 (CONTINUED) TOTAL CEUS: 6.5

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM WORKSHOPS

1.5 CEU Hours #365 Innovative DBE Supportive Services Programs — Room: Veterans A-D (120)* Michael Garner & Matthew Cooper Participants will gain a greater understanding of what’s involved in creating e�ective MWDBE

Programs. Working with Local, National Elected O�cials and other External Stakeholders in gaining support for such programs. Establishing working relationships with both the Banking and Surety Bonding Industries. Creating Innovative Construction and Business Development Training Programs.

1.5 CEU Hours #510 Fundamental Project Specific Goal Setting — Room: Superior C (384)* Justin Talbot-Stern Various methodologies to set M/WBE, SBE, and DBE goals. Minimize risk of litigation and reinforce

a program with a sound, structured process. �eory of overall goal setting and project-speci�c goal setting, methods for calculating availability of �rms.

1.5 CEU Hours #270 Economic Inclusion Policies as a Central Strategy for Economic Development —

Room: Superior B (140)* Franklin Lee �is course empowers economic inclusion program administrators with the arguments, skills, and

strategies to effectively advocate for the resources required for successful SLMWBE program implementation. With the notion of “economic inclusion” cast as an essential element within every economic development project and initiative, real-life examples of economic impact studies and cost-bene�t analyses will demonstrate why program administrative costs should be included within each economic development project budget. Learn how to use the language of economic imperatives, economic deserts, and economic inclusion to compel adequate investment in the reversal of persistent marketplace disparity.

1.5 CEU Hours #230 It Might Be Legal…But is it Ethical? — Room: Superior A (176)* Linda Graves �is course explores the subtle nuances between what is Legal, what is ethical/right and what is outright

fraud. O�en the di�erences may not be clear. �is course will enable you to spot unethical activity BEFORE it becomes illegal activity and steer clear of fraud.

12:00 PM – 12:15 PM BREAK

12:15 PM – 1:45 PM LUNCH/REGIONAL CAUCUSES MEETING — Superior D

1:45 PM – 2:00 PM BREAK

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM WORKSHOPS

2.0 CEU Hours #565 Bonds, Surety Bonds…Making a Difference as Bonds Protect and Empower — Room: Veterans A-D (120)*

Joanne Brooks & Herman Ross Learn the fundamentals of surety bonding, why bonding matters, common misconceptions, and best

practices. E�ective contractor development programs, developed by the surety industry, will also be discussed. Lastly how P3’s create empowerment for small/disadvantaged businesses and individuals.




2.0 CEU Hours #195 Increasing Minority Opportunities in the Construction Industry — Room: Superior A (176)* Dr. Melissa Burrows Designed to show means and methods on how to increase meaningful M/WBE participation on

construction projects. It focuses on relative activities that the Owner, Contractor and M/WBE �rm can do collectively to assist in increased M/WBE participation. Each attendee should be able to apply various principles, activities and methods to further increase opportunities in construction.

2.0 CEU Hours #400 Prime Contractors Roundtable — Room: Superior C (384)* Priscilla Chavez, Brad Lewis, & Dominic Ozanne Hear from local and national general construction contractors on lessons learned when working with

contract compliance professionals. Discuss compliance with contract goals, locating quali�ed D/M/WBE subcontractors and e�orts to build their capacity. Explore ideas for more e�ective partnerships.

2.0 CEU Hours #445 Managing DBE Programs in a Design Build Environment-Issues, Challenges and Best Practices – Perspectives — Room: Superior B (140)*

Angela Berry-Roberson & Edward Salcedo Discover DBE programs with nontraditional project delivery methods such as design build, DBOM,

DBOOM, Public Private Partnerships (P3’s), CMGC, turnkey, etc. versus the traditional design bid build delivery method. Review key regulations and strategies to ensure compliance.

4:00 PM – 4:15 PM BREAK


1.5 CEU Hours #265 Presidential Executive Order 11246: The Guide for Affirmative Action — Room: Veterans A-D (120)*

Rodney Strong Presidential Executive Order 11246 established one of the federal government’s earliest a�rmative

action programs. Learn the basics of the Order; contractor requirements, compliance procedures and challenges. Information on national “best practices” and tips will be shared.

1.5 CEU Hours #120 Project Labor Agreements and Community Benefits Agreements — Room: Superior C (384)*

Mel Jones, George Hanible, & Windell Gray Discover the history of project labor/community bene�t agreements and how they may be executed

on publicly funded projects without having a negative impact on M/W/SBE or diverse cra� labor inclusion. Learn to make practical suggestions on how these may be shaped on a project in your jurisdiction.

1.5 CEU Hours #307 The ACDBE Program: What is Required & How Does It Work — Room: Superior A (176)* Sonia Cruz, Alexander Horton & Herlinda Bradley �is presentation will explain how the Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprises

Program (ACDBE) program works at the nation’s commercial service airports, using Cleveland International Airport as an example. �e presentation will also explain the objectives of the ACDBE program and ensure the audience has an overview of 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 23, the federal regulation that governs the ACDBE Program.





1.5 CEU Hours #511 Integrating Opportunity Programs into Mainstream of an Organization — Room: Superior B (140)*

Lois McLaughlin Opportunities programs are most successful when integrated into the overall operation and processes

of an organization. �is class will provide ideas and strategies for how buy in by key players can strengthen and build program integrity and acceptance resulting in organization-wide support.

7:30 PM TO 9:00 PM WELCOME RECEPTION


7:30 AM – 8:30 AM BREAKFAST — Superior D


2.0 CEU Hours #590 New Reality in Diversity Program Management: Beyond the Alphabet Soup — Room: Superior A (176)*

Tamela Lee and Sandy-Michael McDonald Currently diversity program management includes (SBE) programs joining or replacing (M/WBE)

programs. Learn about the evolution of M/WBE programs and availability/disparity studies. Understand SBE programs from an economic development perspective and how to implement and leverage them.

2.0 CEU Hours #185 Leveraging Co-Ops for SMWBE Opportunities — Room: Superior B (140)* Renee Watson Co-Operative Purchasing agreements are a necessary procurement vehicle in public purchasing;

however, their use can seriously deter and strain an organizations SMWBE goals/ targets due to limited competition among pre-quali�ed �rms. �is workshop is intended to provide a case study on how Bexar County has utilized Co-Operative purchasing to strengthen MWBE, speci�cally African-American MBE utilization, as well as the organization’s new strategy to educate and direct SMWBEs to register for Co-Ops.

2.0 CEU Hours #633 How to Achieve Workforce Diversity and Compliance on Construction Projects: A Theoretical and Practical Approach — Room: Superior C (384)*

Tammi Davis An interactive session on best practices to achieve workforce diversity and compliance goals on local/

state and/or federally-funded construction projects. Part 1 – �eoretical (�e Policy) side of Workforce Compliance. For novice to seasoned compliance professional, those who want to “boldly go where no man or woman has gone before!”

2.0 CEU Hours #415 DBE Compliance on Design Build Projects from a Prime Contractor’s Perspective — Room: Veterans A-D (120)*

Kosal Sarou �is workshop with be an overview and an in-depth on best practices with it comes to DBE Compliance

on DOT Design Build Projects.


ACCA 2018 NATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE SCHEDULETHURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2018 (CONTINUED) TOTAL CEUS: 7.0

10:45 AM – 11:00 AM BREAK


1.5 CEU Hours #265 Presidential Executive Order 11246: The Guide for Affirmative Action — Room: Superior C (384)*

Rodney Strong Presidential Executive Order 11246 established one of the federal government’s earliest a�rmative

action programs. Learn the basics of the Order; contractor requirements, compliance procedures and challenges. Information on national “best practices” and tips will be shared.

1.5 CEU Hours #255 Best Practices to Attract and Retain a Diverse & Inclusive Construction Workforce — Veterans A-D (120)*

Danielle Lee Skilling �is presentation will be focused on examining best practices to promote a diverse and inclusive

construction workforce. It will examine the Best Practices that have been tested and proven in the City of Boston, as well as around the country. It will explore how various stakeholders– Municipalities, Owners, General Contractors, Subcontractors, tradespeople themselves and the communities in which building is happening, can work together to achieve sustainable results.

1.5 CEU Hours #110 Developing a Custom Training Plan for DBE Program Compliance — Room: Superior B (140)*

Dave Tovar �is workshop will show participants how to create a custom training plan to help DOT sta� administer

and monitor their Federal-aid projects more e�ciently and to assist contractors and LPAs in meeting their DBE program obligations.

1.5 CEU Hours #140.1 Evaluating ACDBE & DBE Certifications — Room: Superior A (176)* Tamela Lee & Cindy Olivares Explore federal ACDBE and DBE certi�cation regulations and discuss the nuances of conducting an

e�ective site visit in order to determine a �rm’s eligibility for the program. Learn to analyze, evaluate, and process certi�cation applications. Discuss commercially useful function reviews.

12:30 PM – 12:45 PM BREAK

12:45 PM – 2:15 PM LUNCH/ STATE OF THE ORGANIZATION ADDRESS & ELECTIONS / NOMINATIONS — Superior D

2:15 PM – 2:30 PM BREAK


2.0 CEU Hours #280 Best Practices in Bid Solicitation and Contract Language for MBE Contract Compliance — Room: Superior A (176)*

Franklin Lee �is course is “Contract Law 101” for contract compliance administrators. Learn how to compensate

for weaknesses in your economic inclusion policies. Learn the “best practices” for imposing sanctions on contractors’ for non-compliance of deliverables.



ACCA 2018 NATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE SCHEDULETHURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2018 (CONTINUED) TOTAL CEUS: 7.0


2.0 CEU Hours #320 Transit, Highways, and Civil Rights: Lessons for complying with Title VI and Furthering Transportation Equity — Room: Superior B (140)*

Earl Key Transit, Highways, and Civil Rights: Lessons for complying with Title VI and Furthering Transportation

Equity will explore the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and how they apply to state transportation agencies. Participants will learn about Title VI in general, and issues of complying with the Limited English Pro�ciency requirements in detail. �e presenter will also discuss the challenges state agencies face in implementing their Title VI programs, and some of the Washington State Department of Transportation’s e�orts to overcome these challenges.

2.0 CEU Hours #360 USDOT DBE Program — Room: Superior C (384)* Martha Kenley Participants will learn about emerging issues in the DBE program nationally, including design build

contracts, interstate certi�cation, common misunderstandings, and upcoming initiatives.

2.0 CEU Hours #450 Successful Mentor-Protégé Program — Room: Veterans A-D (120)* Lester Woods, Glen Shumate & Kimberly Mitchell-Phillips �is course will provide best practices for designing and implementing successful mentor/protégé

programs. You will learn to develop partnerships and receive resources to implement a program that meets agency needs, provides incentives and discusses monitoring. Example programs will be shown.

4:30 PM – 4:45 PM BREAK


1.5 CEU Hours #380 Everything You Need to Know About Disparity Studies Conducting & Implementing a Disparity Study: Legal Issues, Data Challenges & Program Development — Room: Superior C (384)*

Colette Holt and Kimberly Mitchell-Phillips Ms. Holt will present the legal and implementation issues involved in disparity studies, including

challenges with data collection. Mrs. Mitchell-Phillips will present the experiences of the agency’s counsel in evaluating study methodologies, �ndings and recommendations.

#130 Performance Measures for Minority/Women Program Success — Room: Superior B (140)*Dr. Tamela Saldana

Measuring key performance variables of M/WBE programs is critical. Learn to be prepared for detailed questions regarding performance aspects, management and e�ectiveness of the program. Find out how to navigate criticism from both internal and external stakeholders.

#135 2018 Hot Issues in Contract Compliance — Room: Veterans A-D (120)* Craig White, Attorney Participants will learn how legal counsel evaluates and advises board of directors and senior management

as to current regulatory and contract environment as they relate to enterprise risks. Such advice will shape the participants interaction with legal counsel and other professional advisors and will also shape the participants compliance strategy.

#275 Construction Liens and Claims Avoidance, “Know How to Play the Game” — Room: Superior A (176)*

Simeon Terry Learn about Construction Liens and Claims Avoidance by understanding the various tools available

and the claims/lien process. You will be able to better manage your risk in the area of “non-payment” for work completed. Sample letters and submission date schedules will be provided.


ACCA 2018 NATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE SCHEDULEFRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2018 TOTAL CEUS: 7.0

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM BREAKFAST — Hope DE


1.5 CEU Hours #550 Vexing Problems: Certification & Participation in and Evolving Economy: Tech Companies, Remote Offices and Other Issues — Room: Veterans A-D (120)*

Joseph Clary �is session participants will receive as overview of the various legal and factual questions that are

now arising; discuss how these issues can be resolved in the certi�cation process; and engage in practical, fact-based workshop where they will tackle sample problems in these areas.

1.5 CEU Hours #235 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Administration and Oversight on Projects with Alternative Contracting Methods — Room: Superior C (384)*

Christian Thorkildsen & Martha Kenley Explore the recently published FHWA Handbook for Civil Rights Practitioners, which is intended to

be a practical tool for providing e�ective risk-based stewardship and oversight of the DBE program as it progresses forward. We’ll explore notable practices, lessons learned and a list of helpful resources.

1.5 CEU Hours #525 Project Specific Goal Setting Challenges — Room: Superior A (176)* Justin Talbot-Stern Build upon the Fundamental Project Speci�c Goal Setting class. Learn the typical challenges faced

when setting goals, including �rm capacity, bonding capacity, geographic limitations, project type (construction, professional services, design/build, CM@R task orders), and work category availability.

1.5 CEU Hours #435 How to Assess and Determine Contractor Responsibility — Room: Superior B (140)* Joy Charles Learn responsibility as a requirement in public contracting for prime/sub-contractors and suppliers.

Explore the di�erence between being responsible versus responsive and its impact. Discuss due diligence results and the process of developing mitigating strategies to address potential vulnerabilities.

10:15 AM – 10:30 AM BREAK


2.0 CEU Hours #662 The Neuroscience of Civil Rights: Equity and Contract Compliance (Part 1, Defining the Challenges) — Room: Superior C (384)*

Kimberly Papillon In this updated version of the course, participants will explore emerging research in neuroscience

showing how we solve problems, create policies and assess one another in employment and in contract compliance. Brain imaging and decision-making studies will be used to explain how we assess the intelligence, potential threat, honesty and competence. Brain imaging studies will be used to explain how policy-makers, corporate leaders, government leaders, legislators and a�rmative action, contract compliance, equal employment, and human rights o�cers make decisions. Participants will learn how decisions that a�ect hiring, �ring, promotion, and policy and can all be helped or hurt by unconscious neuro-physiological processes, associations and preferences.



ACCA 2018 NATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE SCHEDULEFRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2018 (CONTINUED) TOTAL CEUS: 7.0

12:30 PM – 12:45 PM BREAK

12:45 PM – 2:00 PM LUNCH/ NETWORKING GROUPS — Hope DE

2:00 PM – 2:15 PM BREAK


2.0 CEU Hours #663 The Neuroscience of Civil Rights: Equity and Contract Compliance (Part 2, The Solution Sessions) — Room: Superior C (384)*

Kimberly Papillon �is session will utilize the concepts discussed in Part 1. �e session will include exercises, tools and

specific strategies for increasing accuracy and impartiality in decision-making. Research in neuroscience and psychology will be used to show how unconscious processes can be changed. �e course will identify ways to increase fairness guided by science.

4:15 PM – 4:30 PM BREAK


1.5 CEU Hours #370 DBE Fraud: How to Define, Understand, Detect and Prevent It — Room: Superior B (140)* Thomas J. Ullom An overview of how the DBE Program works; assist participants in de�ning, understanding and

detecting DBE fraud in the DBE Program. Identify common penalties for noncompliance to federal regulations that govern DBE Programs. Identify recent case studies nationwide of DBE non-compliance and lessons learned. Advise attendees on how to prevent allegations of DBE fraud, governmental investigations and sanctions for noncompliance.

1.5 CEU Hours #310 Oversight of Prompt Payment of Federal Projects — Room: Veterans A-D (120)* Sandra Langford, Christine Thorkildsen & Tracey Mitchell We will present a review of the Prompt Payment provision as de�ned by 49 CFR Part 26 and what it

means to contractors and sponsor agencies to assure compliance. We will also review the clari�cation issued by USDOT in 2016, included in USDOT’s “O�cial Questions and Answers Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Regulation (49 CFR 26)”. We will then give examples of prompt payment and retainage issues that have occurred on NY’s major projects and the improvements to oversight that have been executed by FHWA, sponsor agencies and the contractors.

1.5 CEU Hours #210 Legal Fundamentals — Room: Superior A (176)* Rodney Strong Receive a fundamental overview of the legal principles and key court decisions that govern the

constitutionality of M/WBE programs. You will also be provided with basic strategies for avoiding and surviving legal challenges to your M/WBE programs.


ACCA 2018 NATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE SCHEDULEFRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2018 (CONTINUED) TOTAL CEUS: 7.0


1.5 CEU Hours #245 Evaluating a Commercially Useful Functions — Room: Superior C (384)* Simeon Terry Participants can expect to understand the roles, responsibilities, and requirements for all participants

in the Commercially Useful Function (CUF) Review Process. Participants can also expect to learn the basic process and procedures for conducting CUF and compliance reviews pursuant to federal DBE program regulations, including: documents required for DBE Desk Audits, onsite �eld reviews, normal industry practice, and the necessity of collecting on-going documentation over the life of a contract. Participants will be provided with “real-life’ case studies in DBE CUF Review and will have an opportunity to discuss as a group and with presenters key aspects of the commercially useful function review process. Finally, participants will explore a best practice approach to cra�ing the CUF Review report and e�ective communication with the DBE.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 TOTAL CEUS: 2.5

7:45 AM – 8:45 AM BREAKFAST — Superior A B


1.5 CEU hours #710 Cleveland’s Opportunity Corridor – Planning for Success Tour Maria Davila & Julie Meyer (Bus departs promptly A visit to the Opportunity Corridor, a $300M+ transportation investment in the City of Cleveland,

at 8:45 AM!) will immerse you in a one-of-a kind urban boulevard through the most impoverished neighborhoods in the City of Cleveland. �is presentation will provide an overview of the project and highlight the e�orts of the State of Ohio Department of Transportation, the City of Cleveland, Greater Cleveland Partnership, the OC Steering Committee and OC Inclusion Advisory Committee to ensure that the roadway will improve the quality of life within the neighborhoods it traverses. �e innovative funding model utilized allowed the State of Ohio to create varying techniques to achieve aggressive diversity, inclusion and economic impact goals.

1.5 CEU hours #420 MBE Roundtable — Room: Superior C (384)* Ariane Kirkpatrick & Tari Rivera �is course is perfect for Supplier Diversity Professionals who work with a variety of vendors. We will

focus on Diversity programs that help M/WBE �rms with meeting goals. Hear joint venture and mentor-protégé success stories. Learn program development and building capacity in government contracting.


1.0 CEU hours #160 The Cleveland Resident Employment Law (aka – The Fannie M. Lewis Law and Codified Ordinance 188) — Room: Superior C (384)*

Dr. Melissa Burrows Designed to illustrate the City’s current ordinance, the Cleveland Resident Employment Law, from

inception to its current state of being challenged by the State of Ohio, the presentation will outline next steps the City will engage in with the public and private sectors to further the Mayor’s philosophy on Self-Help.



EXECUTIVE CERTIFIED MASTER COMPLIANCE ADMINISTRATOR 2018 CLASS SCHEDULE MILDRED EDWARDS, PH. D., MPH, CPLP

Dr. Mildred Edwards is a trained and well credentialed social scientist and researcher, authentic leadership coach, learning and performance professional, spiritual practitioner and yogi. After many years of working to grow the effectiveness of organizations and build communities using personal leadership development and social empowerment tools, this multi-sector leader transitioned to pursuing a personal life of joy. Desiring to live more fully, nurture her personal relationships more lovingly and to achieve her authentic legacy goal of working for and with individuals who desire the same, ME Executive Consulting was officially launched in 2017.


7:30 AM – 8:00 AM BREAKFAST

8:00 AM – 12:30 PM WORKSHOP

4.0 CEU Hours # 850.1 Authenticity: A Tool for Achieving Legendary Status Authentic Living – Part One — Room: Center Street Meeting Room 3 (3rd floor)

Mildred Edwards, Ph.D Participants will learn the true de�nition of authenticity and engage in discussions and group exercises

to determine why authenticity is important for improving personal power through authentic living. �is session will also feature an exploration of personal challenges and experiences that may serve as barriers to achieving personal authenticity. �rough personal insights individuals will learn how to improve consciousness to achieve desired Authentic Legacy goals.

12:30 PM – 12:45 PM BREAK

12:45 PM – 2:15 PM LUNCH

2:15 PM – 2:30 PM BREAK

2:30 PM – 5:45 PM WORKSHOP

3.0 CEU Hours # 850.2 Authenticity: A Tool for Achieving Legendary Status Authentic Leadership – Part Two — Room: Center Street Meeting Room 3 (3rd floor)

Mildred Edwards, Ph.D Session two will center around the concept of a leader’s journey. Participants will explore the secretes

to achieving lasting value as leaders and discuss why authenticity is much more than one’s character. Further exploration of one’s individual challenges will also be included in this session.


8:15 AM – 8:45 AM BREAKFAST

9:00 AM – 12:15 PM WORKSHOP

3.0 CEU Hours # 850.3 Authenticity: A Tool for Achieving Legendary Status Authentic Legacy – Part Three — Room: Center Street Meeting Room 3 (3rd floor)

Mildred Edwards, Ph.D �e concept of authentic legacy building will be the focus of this session. Leaders will be given the

opportunity to utilize all of their previous insights to cra� a personal plan for generative leadership activity and authentic legacy building.


ACCA 2018 NATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE INSTRUCTORS

SHANNON ANDREWS

On June 20, 2018, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced his appointment of Ms. Andrews as the next Chief Procurement Officer for the City of Chicago. In this role, she is responsible for the purchase of approximately $2 billion in goods and services on behalf of City user departments and manages all legal, legislative, procedural and policy matters regarding procurement, certification and compliance issues for the City of Chicago. Prior to this role, she served as Chief Procurement Officer and Director of Contract Compliance for Cook County, IL from 2012. In that role, she was responsible for the procurement of goods and services for over 30 Using Agencies, including Cook County Separately Elected Officials. She implemented strategies to streamline, standardize and improve procurement cycle times by more than 30 percent and was responsible for leading efforts to strengthen opportunities for local and small businesses, including minority, women-owned and disadvantaged businesses.

ANGELA BERRY ROBERSON, MCA

Angela Berry Roberson is the Director of Diversity Contract Compliance for Ferrovial Agroman US Construction Companies (FAUSCC). Angela is responsible for managing the comprehensive Diversity and Civil Rights contract requirements, program management and compliance for the company’s U.S. projects and Ferrovial affiliate companies. Angela is a native Dallasite and a licensed attorney who holds a BA in Political Science from Rice University in Houston, TX and a JD from Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C.

HERLINDA J. BRADLEY

Herlinda J. Bradley is a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) with the City of Cleveland, Department of Port Control/Cleveland Airport System. She manages the Office of Compliance and Inclusion. In this position she is responsible for the administration and management of diversity and inclusion programs at the Cleveland Airport System. She ensures that minority business owners have access to federally-assisted contracts procured by the Airport and individuals are not discriminated against for race, color, creed, national origin or disability in programs or services at the airport. She has been the recipient of the Federal Aviation Administration Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Advocate Award for her many efforts and commitment to minority business development.

GIOVANNA BRASFIELD

Dr. Giovanna Brasfield is the Southern California Outreach Manager for Hensel Phelps Construction. Dr. Brasfield has over 18 years of experience in the California market in the fields of diversity & inclusion, leadership, public information distribution, outreach, and political involvement. She has hands-on experience in small business advocacy and works with local, regional, state and federal inclusion programs that assist Hensel Phelps to maximize engagement of subcontractors, community agencies, and workforce.

JOANNE BROOKS

Joanne is Vice President and Counsel of The Surety and Fidelity Association of America. She has served the surety industry for almost 30 years as an attorney, claims handler, underwriter, risk manager and chief underwriting officer. Joanne is the foremost expert in the contract surety industry while remaining passionate about building strong contractors and communities.



MELISSA K. BURROWS

Melissa K. Burrows, Ph.D. joined the Jackson Administration in October 2014 as the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity. As Director, she is responsible for monitoring and enforcing Codified Ordinances as a way of promoting equity and inclusion efforts through compliance to goals and promoting “Self Help.” Major functions of the office include: certifying businesses as local, minority, or female-owned; evaluating City contracts related to use of minority and female businesses, employees, and local companies; determining goals and requirements for city contracts; monitoring of contractor’s compliance with various contract requirements; training on information for contractors and potential contractors; investigating and imposing penalties for failure to comply with the office’s programs; providing technical support for target businesses and outreach.

CHRIS CARON, CCEP

Chris manages the overall compliance program for Kiewit and works closely with Internal Audit and Legal to address regulatory and policy risks. He has worked for Kiewit for 22 years in various capacities including Compliance Directors – Infrastructure, Sr. Auditor for Internal Audit, District Business Manager for the Eastern District, and District Compliance Manager for Eastern & Mass Electric Industrial Districts. He has a Business Administration degree from Georgian College and is a Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional with the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics.

JOY CHARLES

Joy Charles has more than twenty-five years of public sector experience investigating allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse of public resources, and managing contractor due diligence and performance accountability in the transportation industry.

Ms. Charles joined Armand Resource Group, Inc. (ARG) in 2015 as a Senior Project Manager. She is responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of contract compliance monitoring and oversight of Minority & Women Owned Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (MWDBE), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Workforce Program requirements.

PRISCILLA CHAVEZ, MCA

As the manager of diversity and inclusion at PCL Construction, Priscilla oversees and manages community outreach, certified subcontractor relationships, local hiring requirements, government and labor relations as well as small business development. As a certified compliance administrator, Priscilla has been recognized as one of the industry’s leading compliance professionals in Southern California.

JOSEPH CLARY

Joseph Clary is a lawyer and systemic advocate for non-profit, government, and commercial clients, with special emphasis on issues that affect those who are disadvantaged. Driven by results, he has developed, negotiated, and won support for a host of legal, legislative, and regulatory initiatives regarding disadvantaged groups, including those associated with: MBE and WBE participation, Civil rights, Juvenile Justice, Public Transit, Public-Private partnerships.

MATTHEW COOPER

Matthew is a president of Community Insurance Center, a division of Inner-City Underwriting Agency Inc. Community Insurance Center is a full service insurance and risk management services company, with a 53 year history of providing the best the insurance industry has to offer to our community. Matthew is a former Vice President of two national insurance brokers, Alexander & Alexander (A&A) and Johnson & Higgins where he served in key management positions. He has more than 25 years of insurance brokerage, risk management consulting and underwriting experience.



SONIA CRUZ

Sonia Cruz is the Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain & Alaskan Region DBE/ACDBE Program Specialist in the agency’s Office of Civil Rights. She received her B.A. in Psychology from San Diego State University in 2006, and a M.A. in Psychology from University of Missouri – Kansas City. Prior to joining the FAA she worked with various youth development and women’s nonprofit organizations in Kansas City, Missouri and San Diego, California.

MARIA R. DAVILA

Maria R. Davila joined the Ohio Dept. of Transportation in August of 2015 as a Regional Outreach Manager for the Office of Outreach in the Division of Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion. In this capacity, Ms. Davila is responsible for Minority, Women and Small Business Outreach for ODOT Districts 4, 11 and 12. She has also taken the lead for ODOT youth initiatives as a mentor through the ACE Mentor Programs in Akron and Cleveland.

Before her time with ODOT, Ms. Davila spent over a decade working in the Hispanic community, both as an Executive Director of a Cleveland Community Development Corporation and on the board of The Spanish American Committee for a better Community.

TAMMI DAVIS, MCA

Tammi Davis is the Director of Compliance and Policy Engagement for the Gary Sanitary District/Gary Storm Water Management District (“District”) in Gary, Indiana. She is directly responsible for ensuring that Gary businesses and Gary residents benefit from contracting and employment opportunities as a result of the District’s Gary Business Enterprise Certification Program, Procurement Policy and Construction Projects. She provides strategic input in the development of policies and agreements, including TIFs and Tax Abatements, which focus on economic diversity, inclusion and sustainability. Throughout her career, Tammi has held progressive roles in the public, private and non-profit sectors.

MICHAEL GARNER

Michael Garner is a champion of the diversity market, making it his personal and professional mission to create a more diverse business industry, by empowering small businesses across New York State through educational programming and access to increased procurement opportunities.

Garner has gained national notoriety for creating and implementing the MTA’s Small Business Development Program. During Mr. Garner’s career, he has been responsible for the awarding of $10 billion in contracts to certified MWBDEs. Garner is an active member of the Canaan Baptist Church in Harlem, serves as President of One Hundred Black Men Inc. of New York, is the former current Treasurer of the New York/New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council, serves on the board of Harlem Hospital and advises numerous U.S. cities and states on their minority business development and inclusion programs.

LINDA S. GRAVES, MCA

As vice president of diversity and community affairs at Gilbane Building Company, Linda has a national leadership role in positioning Gilbane’s diversity and inclusion efforts as a comprehensive strategy to achieve business and workforce commitments on behalf of Gilbane’s clients in the public and private sector. Linda works with local project teams in understanding and defining the needs and expectations of clients, while strengthening Gilbane’s relationships with key stakeholders and trades to enhance contracting opportunities for local businesses as well as cultivate active participation with industry associations which promote inclusion and capacity building opportunities.



WINDELL GRAY, MCA

Mr. Windell Gray serves as President & CEO of Landon & Rian Enterprises Inc. and has more than 24 years of experience in Minority and Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Compliance & Monitoring of construction projects. Windell has been involved in numerous oversight and negotiations for Project Labor Agreements (PLA) on large scale publicly funded construction projects ensuring the inclusion of M/WBE, minority & women workers and local resident participation.

GEORGE HANIBLE

George Hanible, Compliance Management Partners, Senior Director. As a full-service compliance advisory firm, CMP assists companies with all aspects of their Compliance requirements. CMP has also developed a first of its kind Virtual Compliance Management Platform, to provide daily, in the field Project compliance resources to reduce potential liabilities and streamline processes needed to maintain proper documentation and tracking.

ALEXANDRA HAYNES

Alexandra Haynes is a Manager for Austin Commercial’s Diversity Affairs Department. Austin Commercial is a General Contractor based out of Dallas, Texas. Alex has been with Austin for five years – first as a DBE Compliance Contractor in the Fall of 2013 and then hired fulltime in the Fall of 2015.

COLETTE HOLT

Colette Holt represents public agencies and private firms on issues related to civil rights, public contracting and affirmative action. She has board experience in conducting defensible disparity studies, expert witness consulting and testimony, drafting legislation and policies, designing programs, managing initiatives, defending affirmative action programs, and counseling private firms on compliance with diversity requirements. Ms. Holt is also a frequent media commentator and author on these issues.

Ms. Holt received her B.A. in Philosophy from Yale University and her J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School. She was a Law Clerk to the former Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Prior to developing her own practice, she was associated with a large laws firm, Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of Chicago and Chief Operating Officer of the Chicago Park District She is a former Adjunct Professor at Loyola University School of Law and the John Marshall laws School.

ALEXANDER HORTON, CCA

Alexander Horton is a DBE/ACDBE Compliance Specialist with the FAA’s Office of Civil Rights. In this capacity, Mr. Horton monitors Title 49 CFR Part 23 and Part 26 compliance by recipients of USDOT/FAA funds in the FAA Eastern Region, which is comprised of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Prior to joining the FAA, Mr. Horton was a Small Business Development Specialist with the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, where he was involved in various compliance and outreach activities relating to the airport sponsor’s Part 23 and Part 26 programs, as well as its local small business development programs. Mr. Horton earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations from the Florida International University and holds a Contract Compliance Administrator certification from ACCA/Morgan State University.



GREGORY JENIFER

Gregory Jenifer is the President & CEO of Armand Resource Group, Inc (ARG). He has over 30 years of experience in D/M/W/SBE program design and implementation services. Mr. Jenifer is responsible for implementing the company’s vision/mission to assist in the design, innovation and implementation of programs to promote diversity and economic equality through the identification, utilization and development of disadvantaged businesses and human resources. ARG specializes in the design and implementation of DBE/MBE/WBE/SBE Title VI and EEO programs. Armand Resource Group is recognized nationally for best practices associated with the proper administration of DBE/MBE/WBE program administration. ARG has designed and implemented all aspects of Civil Rights Programs for Design Build, DBOM, CM/GC, public private partnerships and turnkey projects nationwide for such agencies as New Jersey Transit, Denver Regional Transportation District, DART, Maryland State Highway Association, TXDOT, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Tren Urbano, St Louis Metro, Hampton Roads Transit and New York State MTA.

MEL JONES

Mel Jones – Senior diversity & inclusion manager for JE Dunn Construction. Based out of the company’s Portland office, Jones leads initiatives throughout JE Dunn’s west region. With over 25 years of experience in construction, diversity and inclusion and operating a Civil Engineering small business, Jones supports a collaborative and innovative culture throughout the firm. He is responsible for fostering an open and inclusive environment that will enhance project outcomes.

MARTHA KENLEY

Martha has served as Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) DBE National Program Manager since 2010. In this position she develops policies, advises and provides training to Division Offices and State Departments of Transportation on all DBE program areas. She also works regularly with the U.S. Department of Transportation on drafting and reviewing regulations and official guidance; and advances national program initiatives. Martha’s job duties also include supervising the FHWA Office of Civil Rights DBE and Contractor Compliance Team that oversees and assists in managing the Contractor Compliance and On-the-Job-Training programs.

EARL KEY

Earl is an experienced lawyer, advisor and advocate who has been recognized for his work to improve minority representation, equal opportunity hiring and compliance. Earl’s history includes starting his own law firm and being hired by the Mayor of Niagara Falls as Chief Compliance Officer to evaluate, restructure and rebuild the city’s equal opportunity policies and to investigate civil rights as legal counsel for the Human Rights Commission. In that role, Earl investigated allegations based on race, sexual harassment, religion, sexual orientation and other forms of discrimination. He was responsible for redesigning the city’s complaint process and implemented a “best in class” equal opportunity hiring policy that redefined how employees were evaluated for potential employment.

ARIANE KIRKPATRICK

Based in Cleveland, Ohio, The AKA Team is a full-service commercial construction and facilities company that partners with its clients to provide collaborative management and construction services via their commercial waterproofing self-performing and construction management divisions.



SANDRA LANGFORD

Sandra Langford - Offers 16+ years on infrastructure projects, and 14+ years working exclusively on federally-funded projects in Civil Rights compliance. Such New York City projects include Goethals Bridge Replacement Project, World Trade Center (Route 9A (Westside Highway) and Emergency Relief Program), Willis Avenue Bridge and Belt Parkway totaling over $2.5+ Billion.

FRANKLIN M. LEE

Franklin M. Lee is a partner in the Baltimore-based law firm of Tydings & Rosenberg LLP. He previously served sixteen years as Chief Counsel for the Minority Business Enterprise Legal Defense & Education Fund, Inc., a national non-profit public interest law firm founded by Maryland Congressman Parren J. Mitchell to defend the class interests of the minority business community.

TAMELA LEE

Tamela Lee Tamela Lee serves as the Vice President of Business Diversity and Development at Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport, where she promotes small, minority and women owned business enterprises (S/M/WBE ) by providing access to contracting opportunities in construction, goods and services, concessions, and commercial development. In this role, Ms. Lee has implemented the current business diversity programs at the Airport. She is also the Title VI coordinator for the Airport, ensuring compliance with non-discrimination in business opportunities, limited English proficiency, and environmental justice.

BRAD D. LEWIS, CCA

Brad Lewis serves as the Corporate Director of Supplier Diversity at Hensel Phelps. Brad continually advocates for small and minority-owned business communities across the country, and leads all company initiatives related to improved utilization on projects, diverse recruiting efforts, and training for these business owners. In this role, he has focused tirelessly on mentoring small business subcontractors, guiding them towards meeting their overall growth development objectives, and ensuring they were afforded the maximum amount of contract opportunities on Hensel Phelps projects.

SANDY MCDONALD

Sandy McDonald has been the Director of the Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) since June 2013. Mr. McDonald has an expansive vision of economic development for all of Broward County, centered on an entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to small business success, as well as a renewed sense of partnership with the County’s 31 municipalities and its Municipal Services District. Mr. McDonald’s leadership of OESBD has capitalized on an understanding of the competitiveness of the business market, the realities facing businesses, and the potential that exists in the County’s business community – to innovate, grow new employment opportunities, and invest in our communities, improving quality of life for all residents.

LOIS MCLAUGHLIN, ECMCA

Lois McLaughlin has serves as Director of the Opportunities Program for the State University of NY Construction Fund for over 30 years. She is responsible for program administration and oversight of its MWBE, Service Disabled Veterans and EEO Program initiatives with a focus in construction and construction professional services industries. Her experience spans over 36 years in economic development for small businesses.



JULIE MEYER

Julie Meyer is a 1999 graduate of Cleveland State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and is a professional engineer in the State of Ohio. Julie is a 19 year employee of the Ohio Department of Transportation. She currently serves as a Construction Area Engineer for District 12, overseeing 20 construction projects in Lake, Geauga and Cuyahoga Counties valuing $278M. Julie is the ODOT Construction Project Manager for the $331M Opportunity Corridor Project in the City of Cleveland.

TRACEY MITCHELL, MCA

Tracey Mitchell brings 20 years’ of experience in diversity programs. Her experience includes overseeing a local Employment Center, a Workforce Investment Board and was later appointed to oversee the County’s minority and women owned business program. Ms. Mitchell’s experience in diversity afforded her the opportunity to later become the Director for Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action performing investigations of alleged acts of discrimination and harassment complaints for the County’s 4,000 employees. Most recently, Tracey was appointed by New York State Governor Cuomo as the Diversity Compliance Manager for the New York State Thruway Authority overseeing compliance on the New NY Bridge Project.

MITCHELL-PHILLIPS, CCA

Mrs. Mitchell-Phillips, CCA, is a Portland native who studied Business Administration and Communications at the University of Phoenix. She is currently the Port’s Small Business Development Program Manager. In this capacity she manages the Ports various small business development and utilization programs and acts as the Ports Disadvantage Business Enterprise Liaison Officer to the FAA. She has over 15 years’ experience managing small business compliance programs in the Portland Metro area with both local and federal USDOT program expertise.

CINDY OLIVARES

Cindy Olivares is Principal and co-founder of ACC, Inc. For over 30 years, ACC has provided DBE/ACDBE Program consulting services to Airports and other transportation agencies as well as the Federal Aviation Administration and Department of Transportation. Services provided include DBE/ACDBE Program Development, Certification, Outreach, and Compliance Monitoring. As a consultant to FAA and DOT, Ms. Olivares assisted in the development of the 9-module DBE/ACDBE Certification Training course hosted on the National Highway Institute website and in the development and writing of the 2008 FAA Joint Venture Guidance. ACC has also provided training to the FAA Department of Civil Rights on DBE/ACDBE Certification and Compliance Monitoring. ACC’s clients include the Massachusetts Port Authority, San Francisco International Airport, McCarran International Airport, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada and the Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County among others.

DOMINIC OZANNE

Dominic Ozanne is President and Chief Executive Officer of Ozanne Construction Company, a general contracting and construction management firm doing business in Ohio and Louisiana. On an annual basis Ozanne averages over $70 million in work on hand and over $100 million as agency construction and program manager.



KIMBERLY PAPILLON

Kimberly Papillon is a nationally recognized expert on the subject of decision-making in law, education, business and medicine. She has served as regular faculty at the National Judicial College since 2005. She has delivered over 200 lectures nationally and internationally on the implications of neuroscience, psychology and implicit association in the analysis of decision-making. She has lectured to medical students and medical school faculty, as well as physicians nationwide and in Australia on the neuroscience of decision-making in differential diagnosis and treatment.

She has provided presentations to the judges of the High Court of New Zealand, the Supreme Court of Victoria, Australia, the U.S. National Council of Chief Judges of the State Courts of Appeal, the D.C. Court of Appeals, the United States Courts for the Ninth Circuit and the Tenth Circuit, and numerous other national judicial organizations. She has delivered lectures to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the United States Department of Justice, the United States Department of Education, and the judiciaries of New York, California, Texas, Idaho, Louisiana, Arkansas, Indiana, Tennessee, Utah, Nebraska, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Vermont, Washington, Ohio, Arizona, Alaska and New Mexico.

TARI RIVERA

Regency Construction Services, Inc. was founded over two decades ago by Tari Rivera. What began from her vision to provide a client centered approach, delivering construction projects and a three-person staff, has grown to a sustained firm of forty-five professionals delivering projects across Ohio from their Lakewood based headquarters and their Columbus branch. Although the firm has grown and prospered over the years, their philosophy of maintaining their client center focus has not waived or diminished.

HERMAN ROSS

Herman is the CEO/CFO of National Insurance Consultants, Inc. (NICI) and a former Underwriter for Hartford Insurance Group. He is the founder of NICI, started in 1994 during the construction boom in Las Vegas, Nevada. Herman has been a member of the National Minority Supplier Development Council for over 20 years and a founding member of the Nevada Council. As an insurance risk consultant on many construction projects, he has worked with many small and large entrepreneurs, in the industry, to build capacity and support the growth of all small businesses, that he touches in the communities he serves.

EDWARD SALCEDO

Edward Salcedo has extensive experience in the assessment and development of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) and small business programs. His background in contracts, law, procurement, and the highway construction industry allows him to provide effective solutions to W/MBE, DBE and small business challenges. He understands both the attributes necessary for DBEs to excel and the challenges DBEs face in the transit and highway industry. He is actively involved in various projects that require intimate understanding of the DBE Program and the effectiveness of these elements.

TAMELA SALDANA

Tamela Saldana, Ph.D. has close to twenty years of federal, state and local experience with various aspects of M/WBE/DBE/ACDBE programs. She currently serves as the Compliance Officer with City of Austin’s Small and Minority Business Resources Department. Tamela has made numerous presentations on various topics related to minority and women business programs to include three years of successfully presenting at ACCA.



KOSAL SAROU

Kosal Sarou is the Southeast Regional DBE Compliance Officer for Skanska and currently, he oversees and administers the DBE compliance program on about 2.7 billion dollars of federally funded projects. Prior to joining Skanska, he worked as a DBE Compliance Officer for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and as an investigator for the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination.

CAREY SHEPHERD

Carey Shepherd is the Civil Rights Officer for Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Florida Division. He provides oversight of and technical assistance to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and its sub-recipients, including special outreach initiatives. Carey is a graduate of Florida State University and Mississippi College of Law. He has worked for FHWA since 2008 and has twenty years of experience in Federal Civil Rights legal oversight, enforcement and litigation.

GLEN SHUMATE

Glen has distinguished himself as an innovator in communications & marketing, public affairs and business development. He is committed to developing programs to increase community engagement, program results and improved communications. Glen is experienced in engagement, small business capacity building, and facilitating solutions (with public officials, institutions and the public). These experiences provide Glen the foundation for advancement of Inclusion, Workforce and Youth programs for Greater Cleveland development projects including: Opportunity Corridor, the George V. Voinovich/Inner Belt Bridge, Cleveland Flats East Bank, and others.

DANIELLE LEE SKILLING

Danielle Skilling has spent the past 6 years working specifically to promote and encourage diversity and inclusion within the construction industry. Her track record includes proven results for increasing the presence of tradespeople of color as well as tradeswomen on multiple projects in and around the City of Boston. Ms. Skilling has helped develop best practices for the industry to promote greater inclusion for people of color and women.

RODNEY K. STRONG

Rodney K. Strong is the Chairman of Griffin & Strong, P.C., a law and public policy consulting firm based in Atlanta, Georgia. A member of the State Bar of Georgia, he represents a range of public entity and corporate clients. He also serves as the general counsel for the Fulton County/City of Atlanta Land Bank Authority and as the disparity study and supplier diversity consultant for numerous clients. A Memphis native, he is a graduate of the University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law and received his undergraduate degree in Political Science from Morehouse College.

JUSTIN TALBOT-STERN

Justin currently serves on the ACCA Board of Directories and is the Chair of the Membership Committee. He has presented classes at the National Training Institute for 10 years and has worked in the industry since 1999. Justin also works for B2Gnow and is the system architect of its software platform. He has guided the development of the company’s core software product and rollout to its customers across the United States. Before B2Gnow, he was an engineer at NASA in the Humans to Mars Program but prefers “diversity science” to “rocket science”.



ALIECIA TAORMINA

Aliecia Taormina is a Project Manager for LCPtracker, a privately-held company providing cloud-based construction, prevailing wage, labor and workforce compliance solutions to government agencies, general contractors and subcontractors across the United States. She is an expert in Prevailing Wage having previously worked for a Fortune 500 company, and is passionate about Diversity Contracting and Outreach/Community Involvement. She brings 19+ years of working experience not only in construction, but in multiple facets of business and prides herself on being an active board member of NAWIC and for having received CCEP certification with the SCCE.

SIMEON TERRY, MCA

Simeon is the Vice President of Diversity Affairs and has been in the construction and risk management industry for 28 years. His construction career began as a Safety Manager where later on he held positions as Construction Manager, Project Manager, Estimator, Scheduler, Operations Manager and Director of Procurement for several commercial construction firms.

Simeon and his department oversees the day to day operations of both internal and external diversity and inclusion initiatives and business development for the $3 billion construction firm.

CHRISTINE THORKILDSEN

Christine Thorkildsen brings over 28 years of service with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) supporting transportation initiatives in the areas of Highway and Bridge Design and Construction, Research, Technology Transfer, Safety and Civil Rights (including DBE Programs). Experience includes providing stewardship, oversight, training, presentations and technical assistance to our partners in the highway transportation industry to assure regulation and contract compliance, and efficient, effective execution of FHWA projects, programs and funding.

DAVE TOVAR

Dave Tovar is the contract compliance section director in the Texas Department of Transportation’s Office of Civil Rights at agency headquarters in Austin, Texas. Dave has spent most of his career in public service, civil rights and the transportation industry. He currently manages his agency’s DBE Compliance program. Dave and his team recently produced a suite of DBE program guides for prime contractors, DBEs, local governments and field staff. Dave co-produced a video entitled, Women in Construction: On the Road to Success, which won an Aurora award. Dave has a Master of Business Administration degree from St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas. While attending St. Edward’s University, he was inducted into the Delta Mu Delta Honor Society and was nominated as the Outstanding MBA student of the year.

THOMAS J. ULLOM

Thomas J. Ullom has over 25 years of federal law enforcement experience and currently serves as the Special Agent-in–Charge (SAC) of the U.S. DOT, OIG, Chicago Regional Investigative Office. SAC Ullom is responsible for overseeing criminal and civil investigations related to U.S. DOT funded transportation programs in alignment with the Department’s mission to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system. He is driven by his personal and professional mission to serve and develop individuals to their highest capabilities. He has been a keynote speaker to audiences in government, industry and educational realms on topics ranging from ethics, leadership, and the prevention and detection of fraud in infrastructure grants.



RENEE WATSON

Small Business & Entrepreneurship Director, over 18 years of experience championing SMWBE utilization, DBE Liaison, Previous ACCA instructor (2008 – Portland, OR), Numerous awards and recognitions both for program and position, Graduate of ACCA’s CCA, MCCA & ELI Programs.

CRAIG WHITE

As a Partner in Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP’s Cleveland, Ohio office, Craig Owen White guides established and growth-oriented companies through mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, enterprise governance, and financing and licensing issues in the United States and abroad. Craig also counsels government and non-governmental organizations on economic development initiatives and their participation in sophisticated business transactions. Craig is a frequent lecturer internationally on issues of global commerce and enterprise governance, delivering an annual lecture series in commercial law for lawyers in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zambia and was recently reappointed for a second term by the United States Representative to the Trade Advisory Committee on Africa.


ACCA 2018 NATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE

FACILITATORS

Frank Begalk Linda Graves Antoinette MitchellBG2now Gilbane Building Company F. H. Paschen

Risa Bennett KT Harrington Kimberly Mitchell-PhillipsBG2now BG2now Port of Portland

Ashlea Blue Renise Holliday Sarah RudolfCity of Kansas Memphis Light, Gas & Water MoDOT

Paula N Castleberry Colette Holt Lisa SanfordPittsburgh Public Schools Colette Holt & Associates State of Maryland

Patrice Doyle Gregory Jenifer Leutisha StillsCity of Chicago Armand Resources Group District DOT

Marcina Egedegbe Nina Jones Simeon TerryCity of Memphis Multnomah County Austin Commercial

Tracy Fisher Ruby Jones Sandi Langford Oregon Metro Ruby Jones Consulting En Tech Engineering

Brenda Fulmore Ayanna Lawrence Tamako ThorntonWinston-Salem State Univ BG2now Dragados USA

Ricardo Williams Carmeil WilliamsCity of Pittsburgh Port Authority of Allegheny County


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Congratulations to ACCA for over 30 years of leadership on supplier diversity programs and contract compliance education.

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Gilbane Building CompanyMetropolitan Water Reclamation

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