Primera Foundation

We'd like to give a huge thank you to one of our Giving Sponsors, INTREN. Intren works with the nation’s largest , contractors and developers to provide services that emphasize safety and quality. As a certified , they are leading change in the field and in their communities. Thank you for joining us in supporting future engineers!

Join us at this year's Forward Focused! Sponsorship opportunities and tickets are available now at www.primerafoundation.org/forwardfocused. Don't forget to use code FF26 for $30 off your ticket!

Rounding out this year's panel members is our moderator, Erin Inman, President & CEO of Primera Engineers, Ltd. Founder of the Primera Foundation, Erin is a passionate advocate for careers in STEM and . Erin is a dynamic business leader and mentor with over 25 years of engineering experience, just recently celebrating 10 years of ownership at Primera! Thank you to Erin and her husband Bill Inman for being one of our Contributing Sponsors and for their continued commitment to the Primera Foundation.

You do not want to miss ! Join us and our panelists for a night centered around STEM, infrastructure, and engineering. Purchase your tickets today at www.primerafoundation.org/forwardfocused.

Forward Focused would not be possible without the support of each and every one of our sponsors. Their generosity allows us to mentor and encourage students to pursue and succeed in STEM careers. Thank you for your donations, partnership and ongoing support!

Get to know our amazing sponsors at ! Tickets are on sale now at www.primerafoundation.org/forwardfocused. For $30 off your ticket, use code FF26.

is less than two weeks away and we want you to be there! Join us in celebrating International Women in Engineering Day with food, drinks and networking, all in support of promoting . The evening will focus on local infrastructure, featuring a panel discussion with several esteemed Chicago transportation experts.

We hope to see you there! Explore sponsorships, donation opportunities or get your tickets today at www.primerafoundation.org/forwardfocused. Use code FF26 for a discounted ticket rate!

With in just two weeks, we're excited to feature another member of our panel, Beth McCluskey! Beth McCluskey has nearly 30 years’ experience in the Illinois transportation industry, which she'll be sharing at Forward Focused.

Beth began her career in local government transportation planning and programming with the Council of Mayors in West Cook County. Beth moved on to Metra, Chicago's commuter rail system, as Department Head for Capital Program Development. From commuter transit to regional oversight, she led capital programming and grant administration at the Regional Transportation Authority. Beth then became the statewide Director of the Office of Intermodal Project Implementation at the Illinois Department of Transportation where she led a variety of statewide transit, rail and aeronautics projects and programs. After her public sector experience, Beth went on to AECOM as a Multimodal leader and now is at TYLin. She began as the Intermodal Growth Director in the Rail and Transit sector and has moved into the Chicago Metro Growth Executive role.

Beth has an undergraduate degree in Business Management and a Master of Public Administration. Beth is an active member of the WTS Greater Chicago Chapter, the Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association on the Planning and Design Board, the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials - COMTO Chicago Chapter, and the co-chair of the March of Dimes Transportation and Construction Awards.

Hear what Beth has to say at Forward Focused on June 23rd! Get your tickets today at www.primerafoundation.org/forwardfocused.

Today we're spotlighting one of our new sponsors for , Morrissey Goodale. Morrissey Goodale, LLC helps architecture, engineering, and environmental firm leaders grow and strengthen their organizations through our consulting services, industry research, and events. Since their founding in 2006, Morrissey Goodale has helped thousands of consulting firms reach success and achieve their strategic growth and business development goals. You can learn more about them at www.morrisseygoodale.com.

Forward Focused is right around the corner, and we want you to be there! Ticket, sponsorship, and donation opportunities are available NOW at www.primerafoundation.org/forwardfocused. Use code FF26 for $30 off your ticket!

Our panel discussion is one you don't want to miss, thanks to speakers like John Trotta. John is an experienced transportation leader dedicated to steering operations, business line growth, and building trusted relationships with clients and partners at WSP. He is part of WSP’s national Inclusion and Diversity Council, mentor/protégé programs, government affairs team, the Developing Professional Network and he serves in a strategic advisory role focused on project teaming and key client accounts.

Prior to joining WSP, John served in multiple development roles during his 22 years with the Chicago Transit Authority. He was awarded the IAET - Italian American Executives of Transportation Man of the Year Award, and the Community Service Award from the Illinois chapter of the American Council of Engineering Companies. John earned the 2022 Excellence in Leadership Award from SOS Children's Villages - USA Illinois where he is currently a board member and fundraising chair for its Evening of Hope.

Learn more about John, his transportation expertise, and his industry input at Forward Focused this month! Tickets are on sale at www.primerafoundation.org/forwardfocused. Use code FF26 for $30 off your General Attendee ticket.

Forward Focused: Reach. Rise. Represent. is almost here, thanks to our generous sponsors! Today's sponsor spotlight is DB Sterlin Consultants, Inc. DB Sterlin is a family-owned firm that delivers customized engineering and consulting services which lead to measurable and enduring results. Their full range of civil and structural engineering, construction, and land survey experience provide safe and successful solutions. Check them out at dbsterlin.com.

There's still time to join us at ! Explore donation and sponsorship opportunities or purchase tickets today at www.primerafoundation.org/forwardfocused. Don't forget to use code FF26 for $30 off your ticket!

We're glad to spotlight another one of our panel members, Libby Braband. Libby is an environmental planner, public involvement specialist and proposal marketing expert within the AEC industry. In her various roles at major engineering consulting firms, she was responsible for winning and delivering projects that shape the future of transportation.

After an impressive stint in engineering business development and marketing, Libby founded LDB Consulting, LLC where she continues to build and nurture client relationships while delivering top-tier solutions. She holds a bachelor’s degree in public and environmental affairs from Indiana University Bloomington, as well as graduate studies in urban planning at the University of Illinois Chicago.

Hear what Libby has to share at ! Sponsorship packages and ticket sales are available now at www.primerafoundation.org/forwardfocused.

Another day, another Sponsor Spotlight! Thanks to Alliant for sponsoring . Alliant is one of the largest insurance brokerage firms in the country. They are passionate about providing unparalleled expertise by continually designing, developing, and delivering effective and innovative products and services. To learn more about them, visit www.alliantbenefits.com.

Forward Focused is three weeks away! Don't miss out. Get $30 off your ticket using code FF26 today at www.primerafoundation.org/forwardfocused.