2025 Engineering in Construction & Manufacturing Conference Presenters
Keynote Speakers
Morning Keynote
Timothy Offtermatt - Construction Project Executive
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
“Matching Capital Realities with Today's Construction Needs”
Tim was born and raised in Cleveland. He has a Masters degree in Economics from Cleveland State University in 1984. He was the City of Cleveland budget co-budget director from 1986-1987; Investment banker for multiple firms 1987-1991; Between 1994-2017 he did work specializing in economic development, major infrastructure, stadiums and convention centers. He ran a Public Finance Investment Banking 2003-2007 at super-regional firm based in St. Louis (AG Edwards); Midwest banking director (15 states) for Wells Fargo 2007-2009. Tim was CFO of Gateway Economic Development Corporation 1992-1994. He retired from banking in 2018 and was CFO of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame until retired from that position in 2022 to run the expansion and renovation project for the Rock Hall.
Afternoon Keynote
Sheldon Wray - Director of Equipment Business
Lincoln Electric
“130 Years Strong: How Lincoln Electric Navigates Uncertainty Through Innovation and the Golden Rule”
Sheldon Wray is the Director of Business Development for the Equipment Business Unit responsible for leading the strategic design, development, and deployment of Lincoln Electric welding equipment and software solutions. A careerlong industrial manufacturing and construction professional, Sheldon has held roles across the industry leading global projects and teams and currently serves as a board member of multiple organizations. Sheldon holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree from California Polytechnic State University of Pomona in Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology, is a current Certified Welding Inspector and Certified Welding Educator, and earned his Master’s of Business Administration from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management.
Panel Discussion “Air Mobility & Drone Critical Infrastructure”
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Chelsea Treboniak
(Critical Ops)
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Stuart Mendel
(Baldwin Wallace University)
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Renato Camacho, AAE, PE, PTOE
(Akron-Canton Airport)
Panel Discussion “Reimagining Brownfield: Unlocking Value with AI & Smart Manufacturing”
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John Dyck
(CESMII - The Smart Manufacturing Institute)
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Ryan Cahalane
(Axiom Manufacturing Systems)
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Greg Orloff
(IIoT-World)
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Patrick Gaughan
(Axiom Manufacturing Systems)
Panel Discussion “Hydrogen-Based Energy Systems”
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James Volk
(Bison Energy LLC)
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Matt Moran
(Moran Innovation LLC)
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Joshua Davis
(Enbridge Gas Ohio)
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Mark Henning
(Cleveland State University)
Panel Discussion “Best Practices in Manufacturing”
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Steve Trapp
(Venture Plastics, Inc.)
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Elie Merheb
(Kent Adhesive Products Company - KAPCO)
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Ed Yenni
(LogiSync)
Breakout Sessions “Connect the Dots” Track
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Douglas Blank
(Michael Baker International)
“Sustainability and Connectivity on Garfield Boulevard”
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Eric Mack
(Cuyahoga County)
“Sustainability and Connectivity on Garfield Boulevard”
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Sean McDermott
(Cleveland Metroparks)
“Sustainability and Connectivity on Garfield Boulevard”
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Chelsea Treboniak
(Critical Ops)
“U.S. Drone Technology”
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James Kusner
(ODOT)
“ITS Projects in Northeast Ohio: Opportunities and Challenges”
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Anthony Toth
(ODOT)
“ITS Projects in Northeast Ohio: Opportunities and Challenges”
Breakout Sessions “Future of Flight” Track
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Dennis Kramer
(Cleveland Port Authority)
“Future Airport Design for Air Mobility”
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Ralph Jansen
(NASA Glenn Research Center)
“Future of our Airports”
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Dr. Ruben Del Rosario
(Kent State University - College of Aeronautics and Engineering)
“Advanced Air Mobility: Shaping the Future of Transportation”
Breakout Sessions “Manufacturing Growth in the Real World” Track
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Michael Canty
(Alloy Precision Technologies)
“Implementing Innovative Technologies in Manufacturing”
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Michael O'Donnell
(MAGNET)
“Implementing Innovative Technologies in Manufacturing”
“Engaging & Retaining Talent in a Technological Environment”
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Joel Strom
(Chief Value Officers)
“Growing Your Business Value”
Breakout Sessions “Resilient Facilities & Systems” Track
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John Juhasz
(Telepath Systems, Inc.)
“Critical Infrastructure Resilience Advancements in a Hospital Environment”
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Mike Carpenter
(Sustainable Exploration)
“Resilient Water Systems”
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Matt Moran
(Moran Innovation)
Ethics Session “The Duty to Act”
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Travis Rhoades
(Civil & Environmental Constultants, Inc.)
“The Duty to Act”
