2012 TAC conference & Exhibition

Hopewell Rocks
Photo: Department of Tourism and Parks, New Brunswick

October 14-17 ~ Fredericton, New Brunswick

Transportation: Innovations and Opportunities

Local Organizing Committee (LOC)

HOST – New Brunswick Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

TAC Conference Chair
Honourable Claude Williams, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure

LOC Chair
Carol MacQuarrie, New Brunswick Transportation and Infrastructure

  • Establish and lead the Local Organizing Committee.

Registration and Administrative Support
Kelly Hamill, New Brunswick Transportation and Infrastructure

  • Provide administrative support to the LOC and liaise with the TAC Secretariat.

Communication
Judy Cole, New Brunswick Transportation and Infrastructure

  • Provide local communication support and coordinate with the TAC Secretariat.

Sponsorship
Fred Blaney, New Brunswick Transportation and Infrastructure, and Mike Trites

  • Deliver the conference sponsorship campaign.

Companion Program
Elaine Pond, New Brunswick Transportation and Infrastructure

  • Develop and deliver the program of activities for the conference companions.

Monday Evening Local Showcase
Mark Gunter, Opus International Consultants (Canada) Limited

  • Develop and deliver the Monday evening custom event, hosted by the province, including the meal and entertainment. 

Technical Tours / Volunteer Coordinator
Travis Bergin, New Brunswick Transportation and Infrastructure

  • Organize sightseeing and technical tours and coordinate local volunteer staff.

Transportation
Darren Charters, City of Fredericton

  • Organize busing service for delegate and companion tours, special events and shuttle bus service from hotels to Fredericton Convention Centre.

Speakers
Trevor Hanson, University of New Brunswick

  • Identify luncheon speakers, provide luncheon music and coordinate student involvement.

Annual Banquet
Kelly Rodgers-Sturgeon, New Brunswick Transportation and Infrastructure

  • Select entertainment for the Annual Banquet and determine protocol process.

Members at Large
Dale Forster, David Cogswell, Tom McGinn