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