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Roadway Management is your gateway to mastering the complexities of maintaining and managing municipal roadways and related infrastructure. This course dives deep into the responsibilities, regulations, and technologies that shape modern road maintenance programs.
From budgeting and leadership to winter operations and stormwater systems, participants will gain a well-rounded understanding of how to deliver safe, sustainable, and effective service across all seasons. Whether you’re stepping into a leadership role or refining your expertise, this course will empower you to lead with confidence and clarity.
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Scott Holmes – Senior Manager, Works Administration, Operations and Maintenance, CET Designation, City of Mississauga – Scott brings more than 26 years of experience working as a consultant, a contractor and has worked for three different municipalities as well. Currently he’s the Division Operations lead for the City of Mississauga emergencies. He’s managed several major emergencies from g ice storms, flooding events and two separate gas explosions. Scott graduated from St. Lawrence College (Kingston) with Civil Engineering Technology Diploma and he’s IMS Level 300 certified. In addition, he’s been an instructor with Good Roads since 2019.
Ken Lauppé, Manager, Works Operations, C.E.T. (Certified Engineering Technologist), CRS-S (Certified Road Supervisor – Senior), City of Mississauga, Transportation and Works Department – Ken has more than 43 years of municipal public works experience, mostly in road operations with several municipalities in Ontario. He has a diploma in Civil Engineering Technology from Ryerson, and certificates in Management Studies and Adult Education from Sheridan College. He’s also a Certified Engineering Technologist with OACETT and Certified Road Supervisor, Senior with AORS, plus a Past President of Good Roads and AORS. Ken is also a course Co-Director for Roadway Management, instructor at Snow School and member of MMS Review Committee.
Warren Nicholishen – Warren brings 34 years of experience in maintenance operations and road design. His educational background is in Civil Technology and Land Surveying. His areas of expertise include road maintenance programs from winter to sewer maintenance infrastructure. He is one of the longest serving Snow School instructor’s and served on the Ontario Road Salt Management Group as Co-Chair and Chair. Warren has worked with both large and smaller municipalities, beginning as a technologist. He’s familiar with every aspect of municipal road and maintenance operations from daily administration to managing operations staff. Warren was also one of three Canadian members to sit on the APWA (American Public Works Association) Winter Sub Committee. He’s had articles published in national trade publications and delivered numerous presentations across North America. He continues to work as a Senior Roadway Management Consultant with the private sector.
