Join EPIC Engineering at the 2024 Florida Public Works Expo for a not-to-be-missed technical session hosted by Addie Javed and Dr. Keith A. Clinkscale from Palm Beach County. Learn how to break down organizational silos and drive strategic planning for long-term success. Gain insights on operational excellence, accountability, and inclusive leadership to enhance productivity and innovation within your organization. Mark your calendar for April 3 and get ready to revolutionize your approach to performance outcomes.
Event Details:
- Dates: April 2-5
- Location: Ocean Center Daytona Beach, Florida
- Exciting events, including Technical Sessions, Public Works Directors Roundtable, Equipment Rodeo, Exhibit Show & Lunch
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to network with public works professionals, earn CEUs/PDHs, hear from keynote speaker John Houmes, celebrate achievements at the Awards & Scholarship Banquet, and explore cutting-edge technologies at the Trade Show. Experience the best of Florida’s public works industry with top vendors, equipment rodeo competitions, and a special event night at Joe’s Crab Shack. Be inspired and equipped to excel as a strategic leader in your field!
Bios:
Dr. Keith A. Clinkscale is currently the Director of Strategic Planning and Performance Management for Palm Beach County and supervises all activities related to the long-term strategic plan of Palm Beach County as well as the strategic planning of over 30 county departments. Keith is responsible for assisting the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), Executive Team, Department Directors, and staff with the development of long-term goals, objectives, strategies, and actions. Keith is the creator of the award-winning Strategic Cross Department Teams at Palm Beach County. He is a Life Member of Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity Inc. and is a founder of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Professionals. Dr. Keith A. Clinkscale is a recognized Lean Six Sigma Black Belt & Operational Excellence Executive known for establishing best-in-class strategic performance management programs. He demonstrates a combination of broad industry experiences, performance management acumen and a history of results-oriented management consulting to drive significant improvement and cost savings. As a seasoned Industry Executive and Management Consultant, Keith built a reputation of excellence in all areas of operations. His skillset includes over 30 years of Executive Coaching, Training and Content Design, Process Improvement, Benchmarking, Total Quality Management, Balanced Scorecards, Business Process Re-engineering, Strategic Planning, and High Performance Teams. Keith started as a young engineer in Boston, eventually joined PRTM Consulting (now PWC) and later PA Consulting. Keith’s experience and sensitivity to customer concerns has always enabled him to provide a high level of service, whether in industry or as a consultant. Keith has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Boston University and a PH.D in Strategic Leadership from Concordia College & University. He is an Executive MBA Candidate at Quantic Business Technology.
Addie Javed, APWA FL Leadership & Management Committee Chair and Vice President, Epic Engineering and Consulting Group: Addie Javed is a Vice President at Epic, and is responsible for providing leadership, guidance, and technical leadership in the building of business practices. He is a former City/County Engineer and Public Works Director, nationally recognized by the Engineering News Record (ENR), National Civil Engineering News Magazine and Florida City and County Management Association (FCCMA). Addie is a Gator and a Spartan at heart. He has more than 28 years of technical, administration, management and supervisory experience leading diverse teams and managing multiple Capital Improvement projects and programs. Mr. Javed has strong background in Public Works, Environmental Management, Utilities, Infrastructure, Asset Management, Sustainability, Solid Waste and Sanitation, Strategic Planning and Performance Measures, Emergency Response and Operations, Operations and Maintenance, Community development and Legislative policy making.