Our September Food for Thought membership luncheon will focus on transportation projects in Cleveland and Bradley County. The new Tennessee Department of Transportation Regional Director, Joe Deering will provide information on ongoing and planned road projects for our area.
Mr. Deering, P.E., R.L.S., is the Director/Assistant Chief Engineer in Region two located in Chattanooga. His responsibilities include directing department operations throughout the 24-county region. Major areas of operational responsibilities are highway maintenance and repair, construction engineering, right-of-way, traffic and highway marking, bridge repair and inspection, state aid program and administration, materials and tests, design, highway beautification, environmental planning, and office administration, including personnel matters. He is also responsible for project development management and the Intelligent Transportation Systems which includes Incident Response. Joining Mr. Deering will be Wes Hughen, Director of Project Development, Region 2 and Ken Flynn, Director of Operations, Region 2.
Space is limited so make your reservations early. Deadline is Sept. 18. Members who wish to use credits should call the Chamber office at 472-6587 to register.