Events
Future of Freight & Logistics

Where
Georgia Southern University
Nessmith Lane Conference Center ballroom (room #1602)
847 Plant Drive, Statesboro, GA 30458

When
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
9:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Join the Georgia Chamber for a one-day Forum designed to foster discussion around the future of freight and logistics.
This year’s program will focus on the state’s freight plan, findings of the freight and logistics commission, and the future of electric vehicles and supply chain.
Current Agenda
Registration Opens at 9:30
Call to Order
Ben Tarbutton III, Chair, Georgia Chamber of Commerce
President, Sandersville Railroad Company
Welcome Remarks
Dr. Kyle Marrero, President, Georgia Southern University
Bart Gobeil, Executive Director, Logistics Technology Innovation Corporation
Dr. Chris Curtis, Vice Provost for Research, Georgia Southern University
HNTB Presenting Sponsor Remarks & Speaker Introduction
Tom Hutchinson, Vice President, HNTB
Freight & Logistics Plan
An update on GDOT’s strategic planning process for future supply chain infrastructure investment
Jannine Miller, Planning Director, Georgia Department of Transportation
Georgia Ports Authority Sponsor Remarks
State of the Ports Presentation
A presentation on the Georgia Port Authority’s plans to manage exploding growth in the next few years
Ed McCarthy, Chief Operating Officer, Georgia Ports Authority
Transportation Post COVID
A presentation on Georgia’s overall transportation environment as our state emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic
Russell McMurry, GDOT Commissioner
Break for Lunch
Georgia Road Jobs Presentation
A presentation on career opportunities within the infrastructure construction industry
David Moellering, President & CEO, Georgia Highway Contractors Association
Georgia Can’t Wait for Freight Video
Introduced by Seth Millican, Executive Director, Georgia Transportation Alliance
Freight & Logistics Commission Discussion
A discussion with elected officials on the future of supply chain infrastructure funding in Georgia
Moderator – Seth Millican, Executive Director, Georgia Transportation Alliance
Senator Frank Ginn
Senator Steve Gooch
Representative Rick Jasperse
Electric Vehicle Panel
A discussion with elected officials and industry leaders on the future of the electric vehicle industry and the development of electric vehicle infrastructure across Georgia
Moderator – Seth Millican, Executive Director, Georgia Transportation Alliance
Senator Steve Gooch
Stuart Countess, President & CEO, KIA Georgia Inc.
Britton Smith, SVP of Electrification & Chief Strategy Officer, Blue Bird Corporation
TSPLOST Update
A discussion with county officials on the uses and impact TSPLOST funds have for local governments
Kathleen Bowen, Associate Legislative Director, ACCG
Carter Infinger, Chairman, Bryan County Board of Commissioners
Tom Couch, County Manager, Bulloch County Board of Commissioners
Future of Supply Chain Infrastructure
A discussion with industry leaders on the growth factors and challenges facing the state’s supply chain
D’Andrae Larry, Group Vice President International Intermodal, Norfolk Southern Corporation
Stacy Watson, Director, Economic & Industrial Development, Georgia Ports Authority
Nick Smith, Public Affairs Manager, UPS
Adjourn
