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Patrick Giardina, Rick Humphries, and Andrea Sojda present webinar on P3 opportunities for sustainability projects
On August 22, 2024, learn about opportunities for public-private partnerships and what criteria federal facilities should consider for sustainability and energy projects.
On August 22, 2024 from 1 – 2:00pm EDT, Patrick Giardina, Rick Humphries, and Andrea Sojda will present a webinar for the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) on Public-Private Partnership Opportunities for Federal Energy/Sustainability Projects. This webinar explores the untapped potential of Public-Private Partnerships (P3s) within federal facilities, emphasizing the opportunities they offer for catalyzing sustainable transformations.
Registration is free for SAME members and $25 for non-members.
Presenters
With over 25 years of experience in finance, acquisition, and development of complex and high-value projects, Patrick Giardina, MBA, CEM, PMP has proven effective at delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for public and private clients, focusing on renewable and resilient power generation. Patrick has led or managed multiple Public Private Partnership (P3) programs that involved feasibility studies, real property transactions, environmental regulations, partnership agreements, and financing mechanisms creating value for both the government and the private sector. Patrick serves as Senior Vice President of Energy and Infrastructure at Salas O’Brien.
Rick Humphries, PE is an industry expert bridging the technical, operational, and financial components of energy infrastructure projects. With career experience working from all three perspectives, he is an invaluable resource to owners and project teams in a time of transitioning energy sources, systems, and strategies. Rick serves as a Senior Vice President and a Director of Development at Salas O’Brien.
Andrea Sojda, PMP is a professional consultant with 17 years of experience in managing intricate projects and programs across the Private, Public, and Federal sectors. She specializes in sustainable development, energy transition, environmental justice, community partnerships, natural resource management, operations, and effective stakeholder engagement. Andrea utilizes her unique background in compatible land development, commercial construction, and complex stakeholder management to provide the best solutions for her clients’ most challenging problems. From her service as a United States Peace Corps Volunteer in Sub-Saharan Africa to her work in developing public-to-public partnerships across America, a consistent theme in her work is building sustainable communities. Currently, Andrea holds the position of Principal, Energy and Sustainability – Federal Market at Salas O’Brien, operating from Northern Colorado.
About SAME
The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) builds leaders and leads collaboration among government and industry to develop multidisciplined solutions to national security infrastructure challenges. Founded in 1920, the Society unites public and private sector individuals and organizations from across the architecture, engineering, construction, environmental and facility management, cyber security, project planning, contracting and acquisition, and related disciplines in support of national security.
About Salas O’Brien
Salas O’Brien is an engineering and technical services firm focused on advancing the human experience through the built environment. Our team is engineered for impact, helping clients achieve critical goals, advancing our team members through growth and opportunity, and operating at the center of important global issues including sustainability and decarbonization. We are a top firm as ranked by Engineering News-Record and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, and we have appeared for the past ten years on the Inc. 5000 list of North America’s fastest-growing private companies.
For more details or to set up an interview, please contact Stacy Lake, Director of Corporate Communications.