2026 APC Spring Conference
Nittany Lion Inn / State College, PA
May 1, 2026
Meet and learn from Industry Leaders of Pennsylvania’s Bridge and Highway infrastructure during the Career Planning Workshop at APC’s Spring Conference.
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Contact Aaron Hoover, ahoover@paconstructors.org for more information.
200 W Park Ave
State College, PA 16803
10:00AM-2:30PM
200 W Park Ave
State College, PA 16803
10:00AM-2:30PM
10:00Am
Check-in
10:30am
Innovation and Technology within Work Zones
This presentation will go over what work and research the Larson Institute has done and is continuing to do for Safety within the work zones of construction projects. Also, discussion on how incorporating innovative use of connected devices for roadside networking systems can help with providing data to mapping systems used by drivers daily.
11:15Am
12:00pm
Career Showcase Lunch & Network
1:00-2:30PM
10:00Am
Check-in
10:30am
Innovation and Technology within Work Zones
This presentation will go over what work and research the Larson Institute has done and is continuing to do for Safety within the work zones of construction projects. Also, discussion on how incorporating innovative use of connected devices for roadside networking systems can help with providing data to mapping systems used by drivers daily.
11:15Am
This presentation centers on lessons learned at different career stages, offering insights into how passion and purpose shape professional growth. Attendees will explore the importance of balancing technical expertise, project management, and business development—while embracing empathetic leadership, communication, mentorship, and continuous professional development as cornerstones of long-term success.
12:00pm
Career Showcase Lunch & Network
1:00-2:30PM

Vice President – Traffic Planning and Design, Inc.

Engineer Project Manager 3 – Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
Sheila, a proud graduate of Penn State University, brings over eight years of experience to the transportation sector. After obtaining her B.S. in Civil Engineering in 2017, she began her career in construction inspection within the private sector. In 2018, Sheila transitioned to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), where she honed her skills as a Maintenance Bridge Engineer before advancing to the role of Construction Manager, overseeing numerous projects in District 8. By 2024, Sheila brought her talents to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) as a Construction Project Manager 3, where she now leads a variety of construction initiatives. Interestingly, before starting her engineering journey, Sheila was an elementary school teacher, and she now enjoys blending her educational background with her engineering expertise.

Equipment Operator 1, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
Shanae Duncan has experience supporting roadway safety, maintenance, and traffic operations with the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. She currently serves as an Equipment Operator, where she supports highway maintenance, traffic control operations, snow and ice removal, roadway repairs, and emergency roadway response that help keep one of Pennsylvania’s most vital transportation systems safe and operational. Shanae began her career with the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission in 2014 as a Toll Collector before advancing to the Maintenance Department as a Tunnel Guard and later to her current role as an Equipment Operator. Through these roles she has gained extensive hands-on experience maintaining roadways and supporting safe travel for motorists across the Turnpike system. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Dynamics from Chestnut Hill College, graduating magna cum laude, and an Associate of Arts in Psychology from Manor College. In her spare time, she enjoys Playing pickleball and volunteering for organizations and most of all spending time with her daughter.

Project Director, Trumbull Corporation

Senior Civil Engineering Supervisor - PA Department of Transportation, District 2-0
Bio coming soon.