From Concept to Construction

Orchestrating Success with Owner's Reps and Project Managers

Tuesday, April 9^th, 2024

11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Location: Boldt Construction  

Meet the Panelists!

Melanie Draper, MBA, NCIDQ, LEED AP, PMP | ADG Blatt

Melanie currently serves as the Director of Program Management with ADG Blatt. Melanie is a forward-thinking and highly accomplished project manager with expertise in space planning and analysis, facility management, risk mitigation, and vendor/consultant relationship management. She has a proven track record of motivating teams toward high performance, overcoming challenges, and delivering results. Her notable projects include the Devon Energy Center, Oklahoma City Public Schools Facility Long Range Master Plan, First Americans Museum, Midwest City GO Bond Moving Forward, and MAPS 4. 

Andy Rine, CCCA  |  Direct 2 Completion

Andy is a seasoned professional with over 22 years in the construction industry, during which he has overseen $1.5 billion in publicly funded construction projects. Andy's academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Construction Science (with Distinction) and a Master's in Business Administration. Andy has consistently demonstrated his leadership skills by building and mentoring teams that have become recognized leaders in construction services across Oklahoma, and his commitment to excellence extends beyond his professional life. He has been honored with the AGC of Oklahoma Project Manager of the Year award and is an active member of several leadership programs and community boards. Holding esteemed certifications such as the Certified Construction Contract Administrator, Andy's credentials are a testament to his expertise and commitment to the industry.

Bill White, Jr. | White & Associates, LLC  

Bill is a forty-plus-year Oklahoma construction professional who currently owns White and Associates, a consulting company providing preconstruction services, owner-representative services, construction management, and general contracting. White currently heads management services in Osan, South Korea; Misawa, Japan; Nassau, Bahamas; Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, and Kansas. Local major projects White has served on include the Bricktown Ballpark, Xerox, Bridgestone, the Bricktown Canal, Will Rogers World Airport, and Broken Bow Huber plant. White holds an architectural and engineering license and is currently the engineer for The State of Oklahoma Art in Public Places. White’s industry involvement has included being President of Oklahoma AGC (Associated General Contractors), AGC National Labor Board, and Oklahoma Technical Review Board member for IBC. 

Moderated by: Josh Dougherty

Josh is the Western Oklahoma Market Leader for CEC – a regional full-service engineering, surveying, and inspection firm. He has over 25 years of experience in the AEC industry, working for multi-discipline design firms. Josh began his career as a civil engineer doing site design and land development projects in Oklahoma and nationwide. Yet, his responsibilities evolved into business development as he built more and more relationships with clients. His role now includes looking for opportunities to serve communities with CEC’s full suite of engineering, survey, and inspection services and developing lasting relationships with clients and partners. He is a Rotarian in Rotary Club 29, an Arts Festival volunteer, and a member and past President of SMPS Oklahoma. He continues to serve the organization as Senior Chapter Advisor.

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