Ever wish you could have a conversation and learn from experts in the field of public works? Join us for this new program series featuring experienced professionals in public works sharing what they have learned about leadership, management, and supervision challenges and why they are passionate about the public works profession.
This series will feature three live, online programs featuring one expert in each program and culminate with an in-person panel session at PWX. Join us for one or all of the programs in this new series!
Free for members; $99 for nonmembers. Note: The in-person PWX session requires a PWX full or single day registration.
2025 Line-up
program three
June 19, 2025
12 p.m. CT
In the Driver’s Seat with Bo Mills
Unlock the secrets to effective leadership and management in public works by joining our exclusive “In the Driver’s Seat” session with industry trailblazer APWA Past President (2017–2018) William “Bo” Mills. After a nearly 40-year career with the City of Germantown, Tennessee, Bo brings a wealth of experience and passion to the table. Guided by moderator David Lawry, APWA Past President (2018–2019), this session promises to be a dynamic exchange of insights and strategies.
What you can expect to learn about:
- Career navigation: Gain insights into making decisions regarding professional growth within your current role or when it’s time to explore other opportunities.
- Sustaining growth: Explore strategies for staying engaged and maximizing your impact.
- Professional networking: Discover the importance of building your professional network, even in long-term roles.
It’s your chance to learn directly from a proven leader who’s made a lasting impact on the field. Whether you're building your foundation or expanding your expertise, you’ll leave with valuable takeaways to elevate your career.
Past Programs
In the Driver’s Seat with Dan Schacher
Unlock the secrets to effective leadership and management in public works by joining our exclusive “In the Driver’s Seat” session with industry trailblazer Dan Schacher. As the Northern Region Maintenance and Operations Manager, Dan brings a wealth of experience and passion to the table. Guided by moderator Bryan Pickworth, this session brings fresh ideas, practical strategies, and real talk about the real challenges of leading in public works today.
Recording coming soon.
In the Driver's Seat with Mary Joyce Ivers
Unlock the secrets to effective leadership and management in public works by joining our exclusive “In the Driver’s Seat” session with industry trailblazer Mary Joyce Ivers, CPFP. As the Deputy Public Works Director for the City of Ventura and APWA Past President (2020-2021), Mary Joyce brings a wealth of experience and passion to the table. Guided by moderator Sarah Mark—an APWA Emerging Leader graduate and Vice-Chair of APWA’s Fleet Management Committee—this session promises to be a dynamic exchange of insights and strategies.
Hear from all three experts at PWX 2025
Session date and time to be determined.
Hear more about each of their professional journeys, milestone leadership moments in their career, and how those moments have impacted how they lead today. Also, be one of the first to see who's in the line-up for our 2026 In the Driver's Seat series!