How can regional partners work together to craft significant economic development projects while respecting sensitive ecosystems? Visit several Northwest Indiana sites—including Whiting’s Lakefront Park and Oil City Stadium, Gary’s Marquette Park and Gary/Chicago Airport, Portage’s Lakefront Park—and learn the role Northwest Indiana’s Marquette Plan has played in each. The plan—a collaborative lakeshore reinvestment strategy—focused on projects that enhanced the Lake Michigan shoreline while respecting its sensitive ecosystems. The tour will also include a visit to a working steel mill as well as Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and Indiana Dunes State Park. Transportation: Motorcoach, walking. Includes lunch.
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Brandt D. Baughman
Indiana Dunes State Park
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Bio: Property Manager, Indiana Dunes State Park
Education: BS, Ball State University
Joe Stahura
City of Whiting
Bill Hanna
RDA
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Bio: President & CEO of the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA).
Education: • Valparaiso University School of Law, Valparaiso Indiana, Juris Doctorate • National-Louis University, Chicago Illinois, Master’s of Business Administration • Colorado Christian University, Lakewood Colorado, Bachelors Degree in Organizational Management and Human Resources • Ball State University, Muncie Indiana, Indiana Economic Development Basic Course • 1995-1999, Various Military Training
Karen Freeman-Wilson
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Steven L. Landry
Airport Director
Gary-Chicago Intl Airport
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Bio: Directly responsible for the day-to-day operation and administration of the Gary/Chicago International Airport, including the $166M runway expansion program. Prior experience includes over 20 years active duty in US Air Force as an air traffic controller, followed by employment with The Boeing Company specializing in airport safety compliance.
Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Professional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a Master of Business Administration Degree from Purdue University.
James E. Snyder
James E. Snyder, Mayor
City of Portage
Jolice A. Pojeta
Arcelormittal
Constantine Dillon
Superintendent
National Park Service
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Bio: Constantine J. Dillon is the Superintendent of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. A 33-year veteran of the National Park Service, Mr. Dillon has served previously as the Superintendent of the National Park Service’s Horace Albright Training Center at the Grand Canyon, Arizona; Fire Island National Seashore, New York; and Homestead National Monument of America, Nebraska. Other assignments include service as a park ranger at Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, California; Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site, Arizona, Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site, Pennsylvania; Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico; Independence National Historical Park, Pennsylvania; Cabrillo National Monument, California; and Craters of the Moon National Monument, Idaho.
Education: B.S. Environmental Planning and Management - University of California, Davis Master of Public Administration - University of Colorado
Albert J. Monroe, AICP
Director of Public Works
City of Portage
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Bio: Director of Public Works - City of Portage, Indiana Past Experience: Planner - SEH of Indiana, Munster, Indiana Planner - JJR, Chicago, Illinois Director of Community Planning and Development - City of Portage, Indiana
Education: BA - '95 Valparaiso University
Past Assignments: American Planning Association National Conference - New Orleans 2010, Las Vegas 2008, San Antonio 2006: Indiana Planning Association Fall Conference - Valparaiso 2007, Bloomington 2005: Mid American Trails and Greenways Conference - Fort Wayne 2011: Great Lakes Commission - Sheboygan 2006
Robert W. Thompson Jr., AICP
Executive Director/County Planner
Porter County Plan Commission
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Bio: Executive Director of the Porter County, Indiana Plan Commission
Education: B.S. - Construction Technolgy - Purdue University MCRP - City and Regional Planning - Illinois Institute of Technology
Past Assignments: 2004 APA Conference, Washington, D.C. 2008 Smart Growth Conference, Washington, D.C.; APA National Conference, Las Vegas, NV
Craig A. Phillips, AICP
Planning Director
City of Michigan City
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Bio: Planning Director City of Michigan City, Indiana 2012 to Present, Planning Director City of Valparaiso, Indiana 2004 to 2012, Assistant Director of Planning City of Elkhart, Indiana 1999 to 2004, Indiana Chapter of American Planning Association Northern Region Representative 2003-Present
Education: B.S. Geography, Central Michigan University Master of Urban and Regional Planning, Michigan State University
Mitchell Barloga II, AICP
Planner
Northwestern Indiana RPC
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Bio: Mitch Barloga has served as the Non-Motorized Transportation and Greenways Planner for the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission, or NIRPC, since 2003. He works with governmental entities and the public to improve pedestrian & bicycle mobility, including water trail access for canoes & kayaks. Mitch is currently the Northern Region representative on the APA-IN Board of Directors. Mitch also serves as a Board member on the Greenways Foundation of Indiana and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). In addition, Mitch serves as the President of Rebuilding Together of South Lake County.
Education: Masters of Urban Planning and Policy - University of Illinois at Chicago, 1996. Bachelors of Science in Landscape Architecture - Purdue University, 1993
Key Publications: Monthly column on non-motorized planning - The Times of NW Indiana. Contributing editor: 2040 Comprehensive Regional Plan for NW Indiana, 2011. Author: 2010 Ped & Pedal Plan. Author: Marquette Greenway National Lakeshore Connection Plan: 2009. Co-author: NW Indiana Regional Greenways & Blueways Plan: 2007. Author: 2005 Ped & Pedal Plan.
Other Publications: NW Indiana Regional Greenways & Blueways Map: 2012. Lake Michigan Water Trail Map: 2011. Kankakee River Water Trail Map: 2009. NW Indiana Bike Map: 2008.
Past Assignments: National Trails Symposium: 2006 & 2008. Purdue Road School: 2006, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12. Indiana Health Summit: 2009. IN Parks & Recreation State Conference: 2010(Keynote Speaker), 2012. IN Association of City & Towns: 2012. Greentown Conference - Valparaiso, IN: 2012. League of American Bicyclists national webinar: 2012. Numerous local-area presentations (civic organizations, municipalities, etc.).
Mitchell Barloga II, AICP
Planner
Northwestern Indiana RPC
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Bio: Mitch Barloga has served as the Non-Motorized Transportation and Greenways Planner for the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission, or NIRPC, since 2003. He works with governmental entities and the public to improve pedestrian & bicycle mobility, including water trail access for canoes & kayaks. Mitch is currently the Northern Region representative on the APA-IN Board of Directors. Mitch also serves as a Board member on the Greenways Foundation of Indiana and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). In addition, Mitch serves as the President of Rebuilding Together of South Lake County.
Education: Masters of Urban Planning and Policy - University of Illinois at Chicago, 1996. Bachelors of Science in Landscape Architecture - Purdue University, 1993
Key Publications: Monthly column on non-motorized planning - The Times of NW Indiana. Contributing editor: 2040 Comprehensive Regional Plan for NW Indiana, 2011. Author: 2010 Ped & Pedal Plan. Author: Marquette Greenway National Lakeshore Connection Plan: 2009. Co-author: NW Indiana Regional Greenways & Blueways Plan: 2007. Author: 2005 Ped & Pedal Plan.
Other Publications: NW Indiana Regional Greenways & Blueways Map: 2012. Lake Michigan Water Trail Map: 2011. Kankakee River Water Trail Map: 2009. NW Indiana Bike Map: 2008.
Past Assignments: National Trails Symposium: 2006 & 2008. Purdue Road School: 2006, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12. Indiana Health Summit: 2009. IN Parks & Recreation State Conference: 2010(Keynote Speaker), 2012. IN Association of City & Towns: 2012. Greentown Conference - Valparaiso, IN: 2012. League of American Bicyclists national webinar: 2012. Numerous local-area presentations (civic organizations, municipalities, etc.).
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