
American Public Works Association Washington Chapter 2025 Spring Conference
Kleinfelder is excited to sponsor and exhibit at the American Public Works Association (APWA) Washington Chapter 2025 Spring Conference from April 23 to April 24 in Tacoma, Washington! Check out more below to connect with our team and learn more about the services we have to offer! Be sure to stop by booth #80 to meet our team!
As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 100 offices across the U.S., Canada, and Australia.
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Jim Fillis, PE
Area Manager
Pacific Northwest
Seattle, WA

Derica Escamilla
Client Account Manager
Business Development
Seattle, WA

Michael Horton, PE
Project Manager
Civil Engineering/Design
Seattle, WA

Jim Frost, PE, DBIA
Sr. Program Manager
Civil Engineer
Seattle, WA

Chris Rhodes, PE, ENV SP
Project Manager
Civil Engineering/Design
Seattle, WA

Nora Barto, PE
Staff Professional
Civil Engineering/Design
Seattle, WA
Check Out Our Presenters
Business Development, Prepositioning, and Active Listening
Thursday, April 24, 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM
Track: Emerging Professionals
Meeting Room 318
Derica Escamilla, Panelist
This session explores active listening, emotional intelligence, and strategic prepositioning as essential tools for business development. Panelists will share practical tips for fostering trust, building stakeholder relationships, and positioning teams for future opportunities.
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