Name: Workshop 1 Session State & Local Agencies’ Perspective on Preserving & Maintaining Pavements
Start: 2026-12-08T09:00:00-0700
End: 2026-12-08T12:00:00-0700

Workshop 1 Session State & Local Agencies’ Perspective on Preserving & Maintaining Pavements

Tuesday December 8, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm MST

Turquoise Room

Workshop 1 Session State & Local Agencies’ Perspective on Preserving & Maintaining PavementsTurquoise Room Moderator: Mo Rahman
1. Why Pavement Preservation Matters to Agencies
2. Agency Goals & Performance Targets
3. Budget Reality
4. Pavement Management System (PMS) Driven Decisions
5. Treatment Selection Philosophy
6. Timing Is the Most Critical Factor
7. Delivery Challenges
8. Urban vs Rural Agency Needs
9. Public & Political Expectations
10. Measuring Success
11. Sustainability & Resiliency
12. Keys to a Successful Preservation Program

Moderators

Mo Rahman

Technical Marketing Manager, Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc.

Speakers

Nye McCarty

Regional Materials Engineer, Arizona Department of Transportation

Alana Lewicki

Construction & Materials Division Manager, Maricopa County Department of Transportation

Ryan Stevens

Engineering Manager, City of Phoenix

Ryan is the Engineering Manager for the Street Maintenance Division in the City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department. He oversees the Pavement Management Team, Bridge & Dam Safety Section, and Landscape Management Teams, keeping Phoenix’s streets, bridges, dams, and trees... Read More →

Matt Manthey

Pavement Management Supervisor, City of Mesa - Transportation

Matt Manthey is the Pavement Management Supervisor for the City of Mesa, where he oversees pavement management and preservation efforts focused on maintaining and extending the life of the City’s roadway network.
Mr. Manthey has been with the City of Mesa for 15 years. Prior to joining the City, he spent 15 years in the construction materials testing and inspection industry, most recently with AMEC Earth & Environmental, Inc. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Engineering... Read More →

Scott Zipperich

Municipal Executive, City of Scottsdale

As a seasoned municipal executive with decades of public sector engineering and infrastructure leadership, I bring an enterprise mindset grounded in operational excellence, strategic planning, and capital delivery. My career has been defined by advancing organizational performance... Read More →

Javier Gurrola

City of Glendale

Tuesday December 8, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm MST
Turquoise Room

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23rd Arizona Pavements and Materials Conference