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GMM: State of the Industry, Part One

General Membership Meeting

Thursday, September 24, 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CDT)

Event Details

Register today for the IRTBA's State of the Industry, Part 1 General Membership Meeting! 

The top Illinois Transportation agency leaders will outline design and construction opportunities for 2027 and beyond.  Hear the latest from the Illinois Department of Transportation, Chicago Department of Transportation, METRA, Chicago Transit Authority, Kane County Division of Transportation, Lake County Division of Transportation, and Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways. Members can also expect to learn more IRTBA updates from association leadership.

All General Membership Meetings conclude with a networking reception where IRTBA members can build business relationships and interact with top agency heads. 

The many valuable IRTBA Programs and Events are exclusively for members of the Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association. 

Speakers

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Mike Sturino
President & CEO
Illinois Road & Transportation Builders Association 

William Cheaks
Commissioner
Chicago Department of Transportation

Jennifer Killen
Superintendent 
Cook County Department of Transportation & Highways

Mike Zakosek
Director of Transportation
Kane County Division of Transportation

Shane Schneider
Director of Transportation
Lake County Division of Transportation

Janice R. Thomas
Deputy Executive Director
METRA

TBD
Chicago Transit Authority 

TBD
Illinois Department of Transportation 

Agenda

September 24
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Registration Desk Open
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Presentations
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Networking Reception

Registration Options

Credits Price
GMM - Member Access
State of the Industry, Part 1 - 2026 Registration Ends 9/17/26 at 12:00 AM CDT
$105.00
GMM - Late Registration
Late Registration for State of the Industry, Part 1 - 2026 Registration Opens 9/17/26 at 12:00 AM CDT
$155.00
GMM - Silver Sponsor
Silver Sponsor commits to the sponsorship of one General Membership Meeting. Silver sponsorship includes your company name listed in the Friday Facts, event website, event email campaigns, company logo on a shared PowerPoint Presentation page with other Silver Sponsors, and one (1) complimentary ticket to the specific GM sponsored. Registration Ends 9/22/26 at 12:00 AM CDT
$750.00
GMM - Gold Sponsor
The Gold Sponsor commits to sponsorship of one General Membership Meeting. The highlights of Gold Sponsorship include your company logo displayed in lights at the reception, company logo listed in Friday Facts, event website, event email campaigns, recognition on PowerPoint presentation and three (3) free tickets to the specific GM sponsored.  Registration Ends 9/15/26 at 12:00 AM CDT
$1,750.00

For More Information:

Molly Stratman
Molly Stratman
Programs Manager Illinois Road & Transportation Builders Association
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