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• Caltrans Vincent Thomas Bridge Deck Replacement Project

  • When
    Wednesday, May 28, 2025
  •  
    11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Caltrans Vincent Thomas Bridge Deck Replacement Project

  with Caltrans Representatives Diana K. Jimenez, Rimma Tebeleva, Nathan Bass, Kenneth Young

  Zoom Webinar

  Wednesday, May 28, 2025
  11:45 AM - 1:00 PM (PDT) • Zoom Networking and Keynote

  The first fifteen minutes of this webinar will be spent in networking session breakout rooms.
  

  Registration
  Member: $25 / Non-Member: $40

  

  • Project Overview
  • Project Schedule / Pre-Full Closure Construction Work / Post-Full Closure
  • Traffic Management Plan

  Vincent Thomas Bridge Deck Replacement Project Official Website

  
  

  Kenneth Young is Chief in the Office of the District Traffic Manager at Caltrans District 7. In this role, he oversees multiple teams responsible for developing Traffic Management Plans (TMPs) for nearly every project within the district. With over 20 years of experience, Kenneth is a respected leader at Caltrans, known for his commitment to improving the safety and efficiency of California’s State Highway System. Motivated by a strong sense of responsibility and a passion for public service, he has dedicated his career to enhancing the daily lives of Californians through smarter, safer transportation solutions.

  Rimma Tebeleva is a Senior Transportation Engineer and a Project Manager at Caltrans District 7, currently leading the Vincent Thomas Bridge Deck Replacement Project. In this role, she works closely with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and agencies across Los Angeles County and the City of Los Angeles to ensure smooth and efficient project development. Rimma and her project team provide regular monthly updates to the Harbor community and local agencies to keep stakeholders informed on the project's progress. With over 25 years of experience, she is a respected and valued leader within Caltrans District 7.

  Nathan Bass serves as a Caltrans spokesperson in the counties of Los Angeles and Ventura, initiating and maintaining contact with news media and the public about department projects and initiatives. Previously, Nathan worked in the Office of State Senator Josh Newman, where he was the senator’s representative to seven constituent cities, passed legislation benefiting military service members and students, and led office initiatives to protect academic freedom and improve employment opportunities for veterans. He holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Cal State Fullerton.

  Diana Jimenez serves as a Public Information Officer for Caltrans District 7, which covers Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. In this role, she collaborates closely with the news media and engages with the public to communicate key departmental projects and initiatives. Prior to joining Caltrans, Diana was a news producer at Spectrum News 1 in Southern California, where she contributed to the Emmy Award-winning programs Los Angeles Times Today and Inside the Issues. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in Chicana and Chicano Studies from California State University, Northridge.

  

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• Third Annual ZE Drayage Panel Discussion

  • When
    Wednesday, June 11, 2025
  •  
    11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Third Annual ZE Drayage Panel Discussion

  with Matt Schrap, Matt LeDucq, Chanel Parson, and Dr. Noel Hacegaba

  Zoom Webinar

  Wednesday, June 11, 2025
  11:45 AM - 1:00 PM (PDT) • Zoom Networking and Keynote

  The first fifteen minutes of this webinar will be spent in networking session breakout rooms.
  

  Registration
  Member: $25 / Non-Member: $40

  

  • Latest CARB Rules and Their Impact on the Trucking Community
  • Steps Being Taken to Meet the CARB Zero-Emission Mandates
  • Infrastructure Development and Company Preparedness
  • Explore SCEs Programs and Resources to Support Fleet Customers Transition to ZEVs

  

  Matt Schrap currently holds the position of CEO for the Harbor Trucking Association. He has been featured on several national news outlets including 60 Minutes, ABC Nightly News, Fox News, PBS News Hour, Bloomberg TV and a host of others discussing drayage, trucking industry issues, regulatory policy and efficiency constraints. Prior to joining HTA, Matt was VP of Government Programs for the Velocity Vehicle Group, the world’s largest commercial truck dealership network where he worked on air quality regulatory policy and incentive opportunities for Heavy Duty trucks operating in California. Before his time at VVG, Matt was the Director of Environmental affairs for the California Trucking Association. He holds an MA in Public Policy Administration from CSULB and a BA in Government from CSUS.

  Matthew David LeDucq, Chief Executive Officer, has 15+ years of experience in renewables business, has overseen $5B+ in transactions in EPC, OEM, and long-term investments, and bountiful experience leading transactions for utility scale solar, community solar, standalone storage, electric vehicle, fuel cell & microgrids. Prior to becoming CEO of Forum Mobility, Matt was the Executive Director of NextEra Energy’s distributed generation team where he oversaw all greenfield origination, land acquisition, early-stage development, and M&A. His team built the distributed generation pipeline to nearly $2B in owned assets.

  Chanel Parson is responsible for progressing SCE’s vision for a Clean Energy Future through accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles, solar, and battery storage while also supporting grid resiliency through managing and maintaining strong demand response programs. Her portfolio includes over $1 billion in programs that directly support California’s objective to reach carbon neutrality by 2045. Prior to this role, Chanel served as the executive responsible for building electrification and energy efficiency programs. With over 18 years of utility experience, Chanel has led teams in training, transmission and distribution operations, project management, regulatory, safety, and customer service.

  Dr. Noel Hacegaba is the Chief Operating Officer of the Port of Long Beach, responsible for managing the Port’s day-to-day operations, including Commercial Operations, Finance and Administration, Engineering Services, Planning and Environmental Affairs, Human Resources, Communications and Government Relations. In recent years, Dr. Hacegaba led the Port’s response to the pandemic-induced supply chain crisis, directing the Port’s Business Recovery Taskforce and coordinating with industry, labor and government partners to identify near-term solutions. Under his leadership, the Port of Long Beach opened the nation’s first “pop-up yard” to provide immediate congestion relief and facilitated the first 24-hour terminal operation.

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• PMSA Program

  • When
    Wednesday, June 25, 2025
  •  
    11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  PMSA Program

  with Mike Jacob, President, Pacific Merchant Shipping Association

  Zoom Webinar

  Wednesday, June 25, 2025
  11:45 AM - 1:00 PM (PDT) • Zoom Networking and Keynote

  The first fifteen minutes of this webinar will be spent in networking session breakout rooms.
  

  Registration
  Member: $25 / Non-Member: $40

  Maritime Insights — Pacific Merchant Shipping Association
  

  
  

  

  Mike Jacob currently serves as President of the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA), assuming the role in April 2024. PMSA is the premiere, not-for-profit maritime trade association representing vessel and marine terminal interests in legislative, policy, and regulatory matters on the US West Coast, with offices in Oakland, Long Beach, and Seattle.

  Mike joined PMSA in 2005. Before being selected as President, he served as Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary of PMSA. In this role he would regularly testify and appear on behalf of the maritime industry at administrative, legal, and legislative hearings and served as the association’s liaison with outside counsel and advocates. In his role with PMSA, Mike is a frequent lecturer and presenter at industry conferences and events, including for the Pacific Admiralty Seminar, California Maritime Leadership Symposium, the Maritime Law Association of the United States, International Bar Association, and for the US State Department. He is a member of the California Freight Advisory Committee and the CSU California Maritime Academy, School of Letters & Sciences Advisory Council.

  Prior to joining PMSA, Mike provided strategic consulting to local transportation agencies in the Bay Area, including the Port of Oakland and the Bay Area Rapid Transit District, and served as staff in the California State Legislature, including as Chief Consultant in the state Assembly. He was an appointee to the Alameda County Planning Commission from 2003-2015, serving three terms as chair, and has been on the board of directors of the non-profit affordable housing development company Satellite Affordable Housing Associates since 2007.

  Mike holds a JD from the University of California, San Francisco College of Law (Hastings) and a BA in Economics from UC Berkeley. He is a member of the Maritime Law Association of the United States, California Lawyers Association, State Bar of California, and the United States Supreme Court Bar.

  

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• Propeller Club Executive Speaker Series with Mario Cordero

  • When
    Tuesday, August 26, 2025
  •  
    11:15 AM - 1:15 PM
  • Location
    415 W. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802

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  Propeller Club Executive Speaker Series

  with Mario Cordero, Executive Director, Port of Long Beach

  Tuesday, August 26, 2025
  11:15 AM - 1:15 PM (PDT)

  POLB Multipurpose Room
  415 W. Ocean Blvd., 1st Floor
  Long Beach, CA 90802

  Registration
  Member: $70 / Non-Member: $85
  (Lunch & Parking Included)

  Parking

  Superior Court of California Parking Garage: 101 Magnolia Ave Long Beach, CA 90802

  Carpooling is recommended. Give yourself extra time for parking and walking.

  
  

  

  • Update on POLB's Capital projects, including Pier Wind
    
    
  • Update on cargo and container import/export numbers
    
    
  • Sustainability issues update

  

  

  Mario Cordero, an international maritime industry leader, Long Beach resident and attorney, is Chief Executive Officer of the Port of Long Beach, California, named to the post by the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners in May 2017.

  Beginning in 2003, Mr. Cordero served as a member, vice president and president of the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners for eight years, before resigning to accept President Barack Obama’s appointment to the Federal Maritime Commission in 2011. He served on the FMC until May 2017 and was FMC Chairman from April 2013 to January 2017.

  As Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Cordero reports to the Board and leads the Port’s Harbor Department staff of more than 500 with a budget of $761 million for the 2025 fiscal year. 

  Mr. Cordero has practiced law for more than 30 years, specializing in workers’ compensation cases. He holds a law degree from the University of Santa Clara, and a Bachelor of Science in political science from California State University, Long Beach. He taught Political Science at Long Beach City College, served on the City of Long Beach Community Development Commission, and was Vice Chair of the Long Beach Ethics Task Force. Mr. Cordero was elected to a two-year term as Chairman of the Board for the American Association of Port Authorities in 2020 following a term as Vice Chairman, and he sits on the L.A. County Economic Resiliency Task Force for post-COVID-19 recovery as chair of the Commodities and Goods Movement sector working group. In 2021 he was appointed by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco to serve on the bank’s Los Angeles branch board of directors, and in 2024, for the sixth consecutive year, was included in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s “LA500” list of the city’s most influential civic leaders.

  Cancellations must be received in writing 7 days prior to the event to receive a refund or to avoid being billed. Your payment for this event is not deductible as a contribution or gift under Federal Income Tax Laws, but is most likely deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense.

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