Purpose and Goals of the Summit
- Knowledge sharing and collaboration to further unify and energize business practices across the organization.
- Forward-looking discussions to drive growth and foster collaboration aligning with our long-term goal of becoming an industry leader.
- Focusing on our people and identifying personnel needs to continually improve our work environment and employee experience.
Location & Travel Information
Location
The Westin River North Chicago
320 North Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL
Air and Ground Transportation
Attendees will be responsible for booking their own air and ground transportation. Reference the below agenda and plan your travel accordingly to ensure you attend the entire summit, including travel time to the airport.
We recommend using taxi or rideshare options to and from the airport. Click here to view our transportation guide.
Lodging
Hotel confirmation information will be distributed prior to the event.
Time and Expenses
Please use the following charge code when completing expenses and timesheets:
- Lochner: CRPMEET20 – LDSM3
- KOA: Contact Tom Bacus
- KFA: Contact Clara Whitman
- Armstrong: Contact Erik Vliek
Attire
Attire for the summit is business casual.
Agenda
Monday, October 23
7:30 am – 12:00 pm
Arrivals and Hotel Check In
7:30 am – 8:30 am | Grand Ballroom B
Buffet Style Breakfast
7:30 am – 1:00 pm | Outside of Grand Ballroom A
Registration
8:30 am – 11:30 am | Grand Ballroom A
M&A Workshop (Optional)
Presenter: Terry Ruhl and Jon Escobar of Morrissey Goodale
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Grand Ballroom B
Buffet Style Lunch
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm | Grand Ballroom A
Opening Remarks & Housekeeping
Welcome – Debrief of Prior Year Summit and Objectives/Goals for the 2023 Annual Meeting
Presenter: Terry Ruhl, Chairman & CEO
1:30 pm – 2:15 pm | Grand Ballroom A
State of the Business & Overall Health of the Organization
Presenter: Jim Doyna, COO & CFO
2:15 pm – 3:00 pm | Grand Ballroom A
Guiding Principles, Brand Messaging, and Value Propositions – A Recap of Findings from Client and Employee Surveys and Overview of Messaging & Value Propositions Relative to Brand and Website Refresh
Presenters: Ron Hansen & Brianna Home, Hansen Belyea
3:00 pm – 3:15 pm | Break
3:15 pm – 4:45 pm | Grand Ballroom A
Breakout Session: Executing our Lochner Leads Vision: Cultivating a Growth Oriented Culture
Moderators: Terry Ruhl & Laura White
4:45 pm – 5:30 pm | Break and Hotel Check In
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm | 320 Riverbar
Welcome Reception & Dinner
Tuesday, October 24
7:00 am – 8:00 am | Grand Ballroom B
Buffet Style Breakfast
8:00 am – 8:15 am | Grand Ballroom A
Morning Welcome & Housekeeping Items
Presenter: Paul Loete (Event emcees)
Day One Recap and Opening Remarks
Presenter: Terry Ruhl, Chairman & CEO
8:15 am – 8:45 am | Grand Ballroom A
Championing the Communities of Practice and Capitalizing on the Model as an Industry Differentiator
Presenters: Rick Bray & Phil Logsdon
8:45 am – 9:45 am | Grand Ballroom A
Investing in our People & Differing our Offerings in the Marketplace:
• Industry Benchmarks
• Enhanced Benefits & Policies
• Career Development, Professional Development & Training
Presenters: Shannon Latham, Chief People Officer & Kasey Meyer, Attorney
9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Promenade Ballroom A
Individual Headshot Photography Session
9:45 am – 11:15 am | Grand Ballroom A
Breakout Session: People-Focused Working Groups
11:15 am – 11:30 am | Break
11:30 am – 12:45 pm | Grand Ballroom A
Keynote Panel: Lochner Board of Directors
Panelists: Terry Ruhl, Michael Shen, Gregory Ruben, Karen Friese
Moderator: Jim Doyna
12:45 pm – 1:45 pm | Grand Ballroom B
Buffet Style Lunch
1:45 pm – 2:30 pm | Grand Ballroom A
Future of Infrastructure Funding in a Politically Uncertain World
Presenter: Steve Hall, ACEC Senior Vice President of Advocacy
2:30 pm – 2:45 pm | Break
2:45 pm – 3:30 pm | Grand Ballroom A
Closing Keynote
Presenter: Phillip A. Washington, CEO of Denver International Airport
3:30 pm | Grand Ballroom A
Closing Remarks from Terry Ruhl
5:00 pm | Adjournment and Departures
Floor Layout
Guest Speakers
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Phillip A. Washington | Chief Executive Officer of Denver International Airport
Phillip A. Washington was nominated by Denver Mayor Michael Hancock and unanimously confirmed by the Denver City Council as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Denver International Airport (DEN) on
Steve Hall | Senior Vice President of Advocacy
Steve joined ACEC in 2001 as head of the Council’s advocacy program. Prior to that he worked on Capitol Hill for 14 years, most recently as Legislative Director and Chief
Ron Hansen | Principal / Creative Director of Hansen Belyea
As Creative Director at Hansen Belyea, Ron works closely with clients to establish branding initiatives that reflect the values and spirit of the organizations they represent. With a BFA from
Brianna Home | Principal / Strategic Director of Hansen Belyea
As the Strategic Director, Brianna Home has built a rapport with her clients by listening to their needs, making results-driven recommendations, and delivering beyond expectations. Having spent over ten years
Jon Escobar | Vice President of Morrissey Goodale
Jon leads the Morrissey Goodale’s buy-side practice. He and his team have initiated and advised on over 100 transactions for strategic buyers and financial sponsors. Jon earned his bachelors degree
Contact
Contact Andrea Murphy at amurphy@hwlochner.com with questions.