Rhode Island’s Environmental, Energy, and Resiliency leadership come together to present on their programs and priorities for the coming year at this EBC Rhode Island Chapter Leadership Program. Hear from Terry Gray and Susan Forcier of the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, Chris Kearns of the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources, and Kim Korioth, the State’s Chief Resilience Officer.

Presentations will cover the upcoming and ongoing programs for each Department, priorities for the year, and dive into some specific challenges. Bring your questions! A moderated panel discussion with the speakers and program attendees will follow the presentations.

General Continuing Education Certificates are awarded by the EBC for this program (3.0 training contact hours). Certificates are automatically provided via email link for registered attendees at the conclusion of the webinar.

Program Agenda:

Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management – an Overview
Terrence Gray, Director, Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM)

Ongoing Developments in the RIDEM Bureau of Environmental Protection
Susan Forcier, Deputy Director, Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM)

Update from the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources
Christopher Kearns, Acting Energy Commissioner, Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources

Update from Rhode Island’s Resiliency Officer
Kimberly Korioth, Chief Resilience Officer, State of Rhode Island

Moderated Discussion

Program Schedule:

• 9:30 a.m. – Registration & Networking

• 10:00 a.m. – Program Begins

• 12:30 p.m. – Program Adjourns

Program Planning Team:

• Christine Dieter, Vice Chair, EBC Rhode Island Chapter; Partner, Hinckley Allen

• Rick Mandile, Chair, EBC Rhode Island Chapter; Principal, SAGE Environmental, Inc.

• Alan Shoer, Vice Chair, EBC Rhode Island Chapter; Partner, Adler Pollock & Sheehan, P.C.

Friday, May 3, 2024
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
District Hall Providence
225 Dyer Street
Providence, RI 02903

Registration for ACEC-RI Member:
$100 through April 26th
$125 after April 26th