New Opportunities

From ODOT- Writing for the I-5 Willamette River Bridge project blog is a new experience for me. I'm looking forward to joining the ongoing dialogue around this important project and providing you with timely and interesting information.

You've all no doubt heard about the OTIA III State Bridge Delivery Program. My job is to manage this 10-year program for ODOT which WRB is a part of. I have an uniquely vested interest in the program - nine years ago I was ODOT's bridge load rating engineer who lead ODOT's study of distressed state and local bridges that prompted the Legislature to create the OTIA program.

I assumed leadership of the I-5 Willamette River Bridge project in September and am impressed with the ongoing efforts of our team and the local communities to build a project that respects and responds to the local community and preserves and enhances the special attributes around the project area.

Even though I've worked in the structural engineering field for 21 years, I am excited by the unique project management opportunity the Willamette River Bridge project provides.

I look forward to sharing my perspective on our progress as we move forward together.