KANSAS CITY, MO - The American Public Works Association (APWA) announced that 99 public works infrastructure professionals from the U.S. and Canada have earned credentials as Certified Public Infrastructure Inspectors (CPII). The CPII certification is specifically designated for individuals that inspect the construction of public infrastructure, and other types of construction work and materials to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
"The number of public works professionals who have achieved CPII certification continues to expand and these public works professionals have demonstrated their commitment to the highest standards of professionalism, said APWA President Larry Koehle, P. Eng., MPA, Director of Public Works and Engineering for the Town of Caledon, Ontario. "This group has demonstrated their expertise and they are commended for their achievement."
Recent APWA Certified Public Infrastructure Inspectors include:
Timothy R. Adams, CPII, Construction Inspector, City of Norman, Norman, Oklahoma
Jackie L. Andress, CPII, Chief Construction Inspector, City of McKinney, Texas
Daniel C. Bangle, CPII, PW Inspector, Bureau of Environmental Services, Portland, Oregon
Kathleen J. Barrett, CPII, Public Works Inspector, Portland Water Bureau, Portland, Oregon
David Baylis, CPII, Public Works Inspector, City of Portland, Oregon
Alan C. Bechok, CPII, Construction Services Representative, Wilson Miller, Sarasota, Florida
Jeff Bell, CPII, Utility CIP Construction Specialist, City of Round Rock, Texas
Ted Bergeson, CPII, Technician Level IV, Trotter and Associates, St. Charles, Illinois
Russell Blokker, CPII, Project Specialist, City of Grants Pass, Oregon
Stephen J. Bodette, CPII, Engineering Inspection Supervisor, City of Colorado Springs, Colorado
James Bonelli, CPII, Construction Inspector, Harris & Associates, Inc., Irvine, California
Angie Booher, CPII, Construction Inspection Supervisor, Cecil County Department of Public Works, Elkton, Maryland
David Browning, CPII, PW Senior Inspector, Portland Water Bureau, Portland, Oregon
Reed M. Brunk, CPII, Construction Materials, Terracon, Lenexa, Kansas
Mark A. Carlson, CPII, Construction Inspector II, City of Clearwater, Florida
Peter Cruz, CPII, Sr. Construction Inspector, County of Santa Clara, San Jose, California
Joseph Lynn Davis, III, CPII, Sr. Construction Inspector, City of Newport News, Virginia
Hollis Davis, CPII, Senior Engineer Specialist, Hillsborough County, Tampa, Florida
Martin D. Dopke, CPII, Technician Level IV, Trotter and Associates Inc., St Charles, Illinois
Jeff Dortch, CPII, Engineering Technician, City of Highland, Illinois
Jeffrey W. Everton, CPII, Senior Construction Inspector, City of Newport News, Virginia
Veronica Ferguson, CPII, Senior Public Works Inspector, Bureau of Environmental Services, Portland, Oregon
Therran L. Gentry, II, CPII, Construction Foreman, City of Gulf Breeze, Florida
Michael Godinho, CPII, Senior Construction Inspector, Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Rancho Cordova, California
William D. Gordon, CPII, Senior Construction Inspector, City of Newport News, Virginia
Thomas R. Griffin, CPII, Director of Public Works, City of Garden City, Georgia
Mitch W. Hassfeld, CPII, Public Works Inspector, City of Portland, Oregon
Harrold G. Hatcher, CPII, Public Services Compliance Officer, City of Gulf Breeze, Florida
Bill Heatherton, CPII, Construction Inspector, City of Fairfield, Ohio
Michael G. Holland, CPII, Engineer, Trotter and Associates, Inc., Saint Charles, Illinois
Shawn M. Hurtig, CPII, Project Manager, Village of Algonquin, Illinois
Tom Jones, CPII, Public Works Inspector, City of Bryan, Texas
Jon M. Kanzigg, CPII, Construction Coordinator, City of Gulf Breeze, Florida
James C. Kelley, CPII, Engineering Services, Village of Wellington, Florida
James M. King, CPII, Construction Inspector, City of Springfield, Missouri
Mark W. Luedke, CPII, Inspector, City of Bryan, Texas
Gerald A. Mahnke, CPII, Construction Observation, Engineering Enterprises Inc, Sugar Grove, Illinois
David L. McLagan, CPII, Senior Inspector, City of Portland, Oregon
Elizabeth Miracle, CPII, CMT Technician, Terracon, Lees Summit, Missouri
Paul W. Mochel, CPII, Resident Engineer, Valley CM, San Diego, California
Brian Moree, CPII, Engineering Construction Supervisor, City of West Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Florida
Gerald P. Nagle, CPII, Public Works Inspector, City of Portland, Oregon
David Patrick Rich, CPII, Maintenance Supervisor, City of Palm Bay, Florida
N. Andrew Rich, CPII, Engineering Inspector, City of Palm Bay, Florida
John H. Richter, III, CPII, Construction Inspector II, City of Clearwater, Florida
Kevin Rieden, CPII, PW Inspector, City of Cupertino, California
Craig Sandt, CPII, Construction Coordinator, City of West Palm Beach, Florida
Walter R. Saunders, CPII, Inspection Supervisor, City of Newport News, Virginia
Lance Solomon, CPII, Construction Inspector, RBF Consulting, Irvine, California
Dee M. Staten, CPII, Senior Engineering Technician, City of Wilsonville, Oregon
Mike Steele, CPII, Engineer Inspector, City of Palm Bay, Florida
Matthew D. Steele, CPII, Construction Inspector: MDS, Incorporated, Long Beach, California
Mitchell T. Talley, Sr., CPII, Construction Inspector, City of Rowlett, Texas
Hung Tran, CPII, Trade Program Supervisor, Arlington County, Virginia
Todd Wells, CPII, Senior Project Engineer, Engineering Enterprises Inc., Sugar Grove, Illinois
Lee White, CPII, Construction Inspector, City of Oakland, California
David L. Whiteside, CPII, Engineering (CIP) Construction Inspector, City of McKinney, Texas
Michael A. Wilhelm, PE, CPII, Chief--Contract Management, City of Rockville, Maryland
Andrew J. Williamson, CPII, Capital Projects, Arlington Heights, Illinois
Bob D. Ress, CPII, Inspector, City of Solon, Ohio
Paul J. Selegue, CPII, Engineering Technician, City of Upper Arlington, Ohio
The purpose of the APWA Public Infrastructure Inspector Certification is to promote quality infrastructure throughout the community by advancing the knowledge and practice of construction inspection to benefit the community and public agencies. Being connected with and certified by APWA ensures competent, experienced, and well-trained construction inspectors. The benefits go ultimately to our communities by providing recognized hiring and promotion standards that will lead to an improved workforce and improved delivery of services.
Computer-based testing is now available at over 170 sites in the United States. For more information about the Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector program, or APWA's other professional development initiatives, visit APWA's website at www.apwa.net/certification or contact Certification Manager Becky Stein, (816) 595-5212 or bstein@apwa.net.
About APWA
The American Public Works Association (www.apwa.net) is a not-for-profit, international organization of more than 29,000 members involved in the field of public works. Originally chartered in 1937, APWA serves its members by promoting professional excellence and public awareness through education, advocacy and the exchange of knowledge. With 64 chapters throughout North America, APWA is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, and has an office in Washington, D.C.
