Brad Owen’s Post

WTS-LA is thrilled to celebrate the remarkable achievement of Tina Backstrom, PE, as she embarks on a new journey of leadership and service as the City of Los Angeles, Senior Director of Transportation - Office of Mayor Karen Bass! Tina's exceptional dedication and expertise have been evident during her tenure as Manager of Sustainability, Natural Resources & Commitment Management at LAWA and her previous position with LADOT. Tina also serves as WTS-LA Special Advisor to the President and has previously served as WTS-LA Chair of the Diversity, Transportation You, and our Membership Committee! Join us in wishing Tina continued success and fulfillment in her new role. Her achievements serve as a shining example to us all, and we eagerly anticipate witnessing the positive impact she will undoubtedly make. Congratulations, Tina! 🌟🎉🚗🌿 #wtsla #transportation #COLA #womeninleadership #Congrats

Hopefully you have already seen the posts, but this year I am working with a great committee planning our 2023 CMAA Rising CM Conference. This event is like a hiring fair but on steroids. In planning the event, we are teaming up with our CMAA Northern California and San Diego Chapters, so we will be drawing in students and new professionals from across the state. The event will take place here locally in Long Beach at The Grand on Saturday, November 4. In addition to a traditional hiring fair, we will be taking photos and providing professional head shots to the students and young professionals to use in their LinkedIn profiles and on their resumes and there will be an educational portion in the morning where we will have some industry leaders give presentations on important topics to CMs entering our industry such as resume writing and interviewing, starting new jobs, etc. One of our CMAA SoCal Foundation's biggest efforts is to drive Architecture, Engineering and Construction Management students into the Construction Management industry. If your company might be looking for new construction management staff in the next six months to a year, you won't find a better event to make this happen. Our event has capacity for over 200 students and young professionals which will be coming from across the state looking for opportunities in the construction management industry. Please check out our Rising CM Conference website for more information - https://lnkd.in/eV2KyKsq - and for ways you can support and partner with us in this great event. I hope to see you at the 2023 Rising CM Conference in November! 

WTS-LA welcomes new LA City Engineer Ted Allen! Join us for an in-person reception celebrating this new appointment. Tickets here: http://ow.ly/ufkv50OkFa5 Event sponsorships are available. Diamond Event Sponsor: Sold out! Thank you, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.! Ruby Event Sponsor (Table Centerpiece Sponsor): $450. 2 available. Specific to this event only. Company recognition during the presentation and in event announcements, and 1 ticket to this event. Thank you, PMCS Group! Emerald Event Sponsor: $300. Specific to this event only. 3 available. Company recognition during the presentation and in event announcements, and 1 ticket to this event.

CMAA of Southern California is hosting another exciting Emerging Leaders Mixer! Join us on Tuesday, April 25, at California State University, Los Angeles, for an evening of networking, great food and drinks, and professional development! Los Angeles Metro Senior Executive Officer Brad Owen, P.E., will share his experience in the CM/A/E industry and how CMAA can support your career goals. Our Mixer will also be an excellent opportunity for firms and established professionals to network with emerging leaders in our industry! Don't miss out on this great event! For tickets and sponsorship opportunities, head to our website: https://lnkd.in/gBeJCPpu