
SAME Joint Engineer Training Conference & Expo
Join Principals and Federal experts Michael Huffstetler, LEED AP, F. SAME; Emmett Ahearn, AIA; Patrick Dugan, PE PMP; and Mark Kirby, PE, BCxP, at Booth #416. This is the premier Federal Conference that connects agencies and Architecture/Engineering/Construction industry professionals in three days of education, training, and networking that is simply unmatched within the industry.
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Principal and Federal Programs Leader Michael Huffstetler, LEED AP, F. SAME1 4
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Principal and Federal Client Leader Emmett Ahearn, AIA2 4
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Principal and Federal Client Leader-Military Patrick Dugan, PE PMP3 4
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Principal and Senior Mechanical Engineer Mark Kirby, PE, BCxP4 4Back to Start
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