Conference - Previous Details

2026 Michigan Highway Maintenance Conference

PRESENTATIONS - Day 1

Shoulder/Ditch Maintenance 
Brian Giles & Brent Hoppes – MDOT

Stormwater & Sewer Infrastructures: Challenges & Solutions
Adam Lape - Washtenaw County Road Commission
Kenneth Harris - Washtenaw County Road Commission
Mike Guerin - Havener Tech

Flagging & Work Zone Operations & Tools
TAMC Bridge Committee

Culvert Rehab/Repair
Troy Freed - Corby Energy Services

Invasive Species ID and Management
Drew Rayner - Michigan DNR

Chip Seal Basics and Best Practices
Bruce Wehr - Asphalt Materials, Inc.
Russ Milan - Michigan Paving & Materials Co.

Common Bridge Issues and Solutions
Jacob Creisher – MDOT

Guardrails/Barriers
Carlos Torres – MDOT

PRESENTATIONS - Day 2

Roadside Hazards/Drug Waste
Nathan Grant - Michigan State Police

Work Zone Safety
George Smith - Kent County Road Commission

Cargo Securement & Distracted Driving
Brett Black - Michigan Center for Truck Safety

Preventing Rollover & Backover Accidents
Matt Portfleet - Michigan Mine Safety & Health

Hot Weather Safety 
Ingrid Sandberg - Center for Technology & Training

Safely Working On & Around Railroads
Sam Crowl - Operation Lifesaver

 


2026 Highway Maintenance Conference Flyer
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