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Taber, PE, CxA, F.ACI, CQM-C Senior Structural Engineer & Design Manager Black & Veatch Federal Business  \n• Nick Erwin, PE Construction Division  \nUSACE Europe District 15 May 2024 | 1630  \nMODERATOR  \nCharysse Knotts  \nPE, PMP, LEED AP, F.SAME Black & Veatch  \nDirector Europe Federal Programs  \nFun Facts  \n• Mining | Petroleum | Environmental Engineer | 40 years in AEC Industry | 35 years Federal programs  \n• Professional racecar team owner and crew chief | Favorite sports team (after Mike Knotts Racing) is Team Ferrari  \n• Avid SCUBA diver and EXTREME skier | Travelled to all 7 continents and over 66 countries  \n• Has a collection of over 50 giraffes  \nThis is an interactive session.  \nTo participate, use your mobile device:  \n[jetc.cnf.io](jetc.cnf.io)  \nOr scan the QR Code  \n• Find the session.  \n• The presenter will unlock the poll(s) during the presentation.  \n• Please complete a brief Evaluation Survey at the end of the session.  \nHOUSEKEEPING ITEMS  \nTake 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