A Reception in Honor of the U.S. Transportation & Infrastructure Delegation to the U.A.E
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
AmCham Abu Dhabi proudly hosted a special reception honoring the High-Level U.S. Transportation and Infrastructure Delegation from the States of Illinois and Pennsylvania, organized by our member Phoenix Global.
This distinguished gathering, attended by His Excellency Eric Gaudiosi, Chargé d’Affaires in the U.S. Mission to the UAE. The Honorable Bria Scudder, Deputy Governor of the State of Illinois, the Honorable Gia Biagi, Secretary of Transportation of the Illinois Department of Transportation, and anya Cole, Regional Director for Gulf and Minister Counselor for Commercial Affairs in UAE, along with a wide representation of local and U.S. companies in the transportation, infrastructure, and construction sectors, provided a unique platform for meaningful dialogue on shared priorities in Infrastructure, Innovation, and Investment, further strengthening the enduring U.S.-U.A.E. economic partnership.
Our Chairwoman Lina Lampkin and Board Members Na’m Jamshed, Jason Moore, Sharief Fahmy, Samer Najm, and Jasem Al Nuaimi had the privilege of welcoming our esteemed delegates, including:
CEO of Pennsylvania Turnpike, Chief Engineer of Pennsylvania Turnpike, President & CEO of Illinois Road & Transportation Builders Association, Event Director of Illinois Road & Transportation Builders Association, Executive Vice President of Associated Pennsylvania Contractors, Executive Director of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa Federation for Fair Contracting, Senior Vice President of Parsons, Associate Vice President of HNTB, Executive Vice President & Principal of Terra Engineering,President of Spaantech, President of R.M. Chin & Associates, President & CEO of J.D. Eckman, Inc., President of Road-Con, Inc., President & CEO of Ardmore Roderick, Senior Vice President of Benesch, President of Kriger Construction, Director of Intermodal Growth at Tylin, Vice President at AECOM, President & CEO of SINGH + Associates, Inc.
A special thank you to Larisa Miller, CEO of Phoenix Global, and to all our distinguished guests including partners for their invaluable contributions to the evening’s success.