SAME Charleston Post 2025 Industry Day + Golf Tournament at Charleston Marriott – Charleston, SC

SAME Charleston Post 2025 Industry Day + Golf Tournament at Charleston Marriott – Charleston, SC

Don’t miss this upcoming event in Charleston, SC. Happening on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Charleston Marriott. Doors open at 8:00 AM.

Join us for two fun-filled days of networking, industry insights, and golf at SAME Charleston Post 2025 Industry Day + Golf Tournament!

Join the SAME Charleston Post to celebrate Building Bridges in the Lowcountry – Connecting People, Projects, and Progress

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with leaders in the field, gain insights into upcoming projects, and explore potential business opportunities. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the industry, there’s something for everyone at this event.

PLEASE NOTE: Refunds are not available for this event. Tickets may ONLY be reassigned.

DOWNLOAD Draft Agenda 11 MAR 2025

Golf Tournament: Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Location: Charleston Municipal Golf Course
2110 Maybank Highway, Charleston, SC 29412

Time: Registration from 8:00 AM – 9:45 AM; Shotgun start at 10:00 AM

Cost: $150/player or $575/Team; $60/Player for active duty military

Entry Fee includes green fees, cart, lunch and lots of FUN!!

We will also sell mulligans ($20/each) that will automatically enter you into a RAFFLE.

Sponsorship Options:

  • Beverage Sponsor: $500 – Sponsor may place sign on beverage cart, may give koozies to participants, or may place koozies in goodie bag.
  • One Hole Sponsor: $250 – Custom signage placed at designated golf course hole recognizes this level of contribution.
  • Tournament Sponsor: $1,200 – Sponsor receives top billing in all advertising and promotions. Receives one free player registration and may place promotional items in the tournament goodie bag.

Sunset Boat Cruise Welcome Reception: Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Please join us on a boat tour of the beautiful Charleston harbor on the Spirit of the Lowcountry. Dinner and drinks are included!

WHERE:
Spirit of the Lowcountry, Downtown Charleston/Aquarium Wharf
360 Concord St
Charleston, SC 29401
WHEN: Boarding at 6:30 pm. Boat Departure at 7:00 pm – don’t be late! Enjoy cruising in the harbor from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
COST: This year the cost is INCLUDED in your Industry Day ticket

Industry Day: Thursday, March 20, 2025

Location: Charleston Marriott, 170 Lockwood Blvd, Charleston, SC 29403 (Downtown Charleston)

Time:

  • 7:00 am – Booth Set-up opens
  • 7:30 am – Registration/Breakfast
  • 8:30 am – Speakers Start
  • 4:00 pm – Speakers End
  • 4:30pm – 06:30 pm – Happy Hour Networking in the Saffire Bar & Courtyard (Marriott Downstairs)

Participants can earn PDHs for this conference.

SPEAKERS

SAME National Leadership Team – Sharon Krock, SAME National President

USACE South Atlantic Division – Dr. Larry McCallister, Programs Director

USACE Mobile District – Carl Wade, Chief of Contracting

USACE Savannah District – Tony Cady, Chief, Military Programs & Project Management

USACE Jacksonville District – MAJ Matt Westcott, Deputy District Commander

USACE Charleston District – Lisa Metheney, Deputy District Engineer

NAVFAC SE – LCDR Luke Keiser, Resident Officer in Charge of Construction,

JB Charleston/Shaw AFB

Joint Base Charleston – Sal Randazzo, Deputy Base Civil Engineer, 628th CE Squadron

Joint Base Charleston – Rob Hale, Chief, Construction Flight, 628th Contracting Squadron

NOAA – Doug Marcy, Senior Coastal Hazards Specialist

SCDOT – CT York, Regional Production Manager

SC Ports Authority – Butch Weber, VP, Engineering & Facilities

LUNCH PANEL: USACE Charleston Addresses A&E Quality

Moderator: Ed Chamberlayne, PRIME AE Group

Panelists: Nancy Jenkins, USACE Charleston District

Lorraine Roberts, EXP Federal

Giles Yokel, PRIME AE Group

TICKETS:

  • Early Bird SAME Member: $450
    Includes 1 registration to Industry Day on 20 March, access to the exhibit hall, breakfast, lunch, and snacks. **New in 2025: Includes 1 ticket to the Welcome Reception on 19 March. Prices go up $50 on 1 March.**
  • Early Bird Non-SAME Member: $550
    Includes 1 registration to Industry Day on 20 March, access to the exhibit hall, breakfast, lunch, and snacks. **New in 2025: Includes 1 ticket to the Welcome Reception on 19 March. Prices go up $50 on 1 March.**
  • Military/Government Employee: $50
    Includes 1 registration to Industry Day on 20 March, access to the exhibit hall, breakfast, lunch, and snacks. **New in 2025: Includes 1 ticket to the Welcome Reception on 19 March. Employees must show ID at registration on the day of the event.**
  • SAME Student Member: FREE
    Includes 1 registration to Industry Day on 20 March, access to the exhibit hall, breakfast, lunch, and snacks. **New in 2025: Includes 1 ticket to the Welcome Reception on 19 March. Must show ID at registration on the day of the event.**

Online registration closes 19 March. Day of Registration is available if the event is not sold out.

SMALL BUSINESS SESSIONS:

Networking breakout sessions are being revamped due to government travel restrictions… STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION.

EXHIBITS:

Is your company interested in having an exhibit table at Industry Day? Tables are available at the following prices:

  • Premier Table (one 8-ft table): $800 (Includes first pick of table location AND (1) ticket for Industry Day/Welcome Reception.)
  • Regular Table (one 6-ft table): $700 (Includes (1) ticket for Industry Day/Welcome Reception.)
  • Power available for $25/Table

SPONSORSHIPS:

  • Please reach out to Chad Malone – cmalone@bowman.com to finalize sponsorship opportunities. Sponsorship opportunities close on 7 March – act today!
  • ALL sponsorships include: Company logo to be included on the Industry Day page of the Charleston Post website, sponsor boards at the event, any other printed materials, AND (1) ticket for Industry Day/Welcome Reception.
  • Welcome Reception (Boat Cruise) Sponsorship: $750. Includes welcome reception event sponsor signage.
  • Industry Day Breakfast Sponsorship: $850. Includes breakfast sponsor signage.
  • Industry Day Break Sponsorship: $1,500. Sponsor will have up to 3 minutes for a company overview presentation during a break. Includes break sponsor signage.
  • Industry Day Lunch Sponsorship: $2,000. Sponsor will have up to 5 minutes for a company overview presentation during lunch. Includes lunch sponsor signage.
  • Industry Day WIFI Sponsorship: $2,000. Sponsor sets the WIFI password! Includes WIFI sponsor signage.

50/50 RAFFLE:

All proceeds go to the Charleston Post Scholarship Fund. We plan to award $25,000 in scholarships and leadership opportunities in 2025.

1 Ticket for $2; 3 Tickets for $5

Drawing will be Thursday at the end of Industry Day. Our 2023 winner won over $300!

VENUE INFORMATION:

QUESTIONS OR REQUESTS?

EVENT COORDINATION and HOTEL: Please send any questions to:

  • Christina Jettie – christina.jettie@hanaengineers.com

REGISTRATION: Please send any general questions to:

  • Jennilee Covucci – jennilee.covucci@gmail.com

SPONSOR COORDINATION: Please send company logo and materials to:

  • Chad Malone – cmalone@bowman.com

EXHIBIT TABLE: Please send any general questions to:

  • Kathleen Hamrick – kathleen.hamrick@arcadis.com

GOLF TOURNAMENT: Please send any questions to:

  • Melvin Williams – Melvin.Williams@terracon.com

SPEAKER COORDINATION: Speakers will be contacted separately; questions to:

  • Chris Mack – CMack@jmt.com
  • Beth Durscher – bethdurscher@gmail.com

Interested in a SAME Charleston Post Annual Sponsorship? Reach out to:

  • Zac McIntosh – Zac.Mcintosh@terracon.com
  • Taylor Saunders – Taylor.Saunders@terracon.com
  • Kelsey Jones – kelsey.jones@gmhillengineering.com

Purchase SAME Charleston Post 2025 Industry Day + Golf Tournament Tickets Below:

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Date And Time

Wednesday, March 19th, 2025 08:00 AM (EDT)
 

Venue

Charleston Marriott
 

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