Event Calendar

Start Date: 11/7/2024 11:30 AM PST
End Date: 11/7/2024 1:30 PM PST

Venue Name: Port of Vancouver USA

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Organization Name: ACEC Oregon

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ACEC / Southwest Washington Public Agency Liaison Committee Meeting

PRESENTATION
Port of Vancouver USA - An Overview
Port of Vancouver USA is an economic engine for the entire Southwest Washington region. The port provides quality jobs, international trade connections, a strong industrial land base and economic stability by producing revenue to our state and local services.
 
Through the Columbia River and efficient national rail and road systems, the Port connects our community to the global marketplace—a key factor in bringing community prosperity to Clark County.

PRESENTER 
Kent Cash, P.E., Chief Operations Officer, Port of Vancouver USA
Kent Cash is a native of Vancouver, Washington. He graduated from Montana State University with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. His career began with the engineering consulting firm of Black & Veatch located in Kansas City, Missouri. After seven years with Black & Veatch, he began working for the Cowlitz County Department of Public Works in Kelso, Washington. Kent held several positions including Staff Engineer, Project Engineer, and lastly as a combined Director of Public Works/County Engineer. After more than 21 years with Cowlitz County, Kent took a position with the Port of Vancouver in 2014 as the Chief Operating Officer. His background and experience is in design, construction, and operation of public facilities.

Please register so the organizers have an accurate count for lunch. 
SEATING IS LIMITED
No charge to attend! 
Register by clicking on the "Member Registration" or "Public Registration" button at top right of page. If your firm is a member, you are a member. 
 

THANK YOU TO PBS FOR SPONSORING!


REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Please register by Friday, November 1, 2024.

WHERE
Port of Vancouver USA
Commission Meeting Room
3103 NW Lower River Road
Vancouver, WA  98660
Map and Directions
 

SCHEDULE 
11:30 a.m. - Check-in & pick-up lunch 
12:00 noon - Presentation begins
1:30 p.m.  - Conclusion 

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Program is good for accruing one (1) continuing
professional development credit.

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WHAT IS THE ACEC / SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON
PUBLIC AGENCY LIAISON COMMITTEE?

Mission Statement:
To commit to a meaningful partnership between our organizations in the common purpose of providing quality and responsive consulting engineering services to the communities of southwest Washington.

Goals:

• Facilitate cooperative dialogue between southwest Washington agencies and ACEC.
• Foster an attitude that explores opportunities and resolves issues.
• Enhance professionalism and integrity throughout the design and construction industry.
• Promote quality and value through improved business practices.
• Invest in the future by promoting continuing education, new technology, and research and development.
• Promote the use of project delivery methods that best serve the public interest.