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2025 ACEC-NH & NHDOT Technical Exchange Conference
Thursday April 17, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Session 2A: Pease Development Authority - An Update
Speakers: Chasen Congreves, Pease Development Authority; Robert Furey, Hoyle Tanner
- This presentation will provide the history of the creation of the Pease Development Authority, and a summary of current day planning and engineering initiatives. Learn how the facility has been transformed from a former USAF Strategic Air Command Base to a Civilian Tradeport, and the differences in airfield and building design standards. To help understand the pace of planned improvements, a short discussion on how the PDA is structured and the different funding mechanisms will be covered. Key to this discussion is to understand what comprises the PDA, and update on the varying business elements ranging from the two Airports, to the Tradeport, Golf Course, and Division of Ports and Harbors.

Session 2B: Engineering Resilience: Critical Upgrades for The Port of New Hampshire
Speakers: Kyle Vandemoer, Appledore Marine; Danielle Somma, Appledore Marine; Daniel Del Tufo, Appledore Marine
- The Market Street Marine Terminal’s main wharf is a critical maritime hub, supporting over 2,300 jobs and adding $274.5 million in regional value. After 50+ years of service, deterioration led to a 2011 failure and a 2017 “Poor” structural rating, with closure projected for 2022. A $7.5 million MARAD grant and a $5 million state match funded its restoration, securing the terminal's contribution to New Hampshire’s economy. Construction began in 2022 and was substantially completed in early 2024. Now fully operational, the wharf ensures continued support for maritime industries and regional economic growth.
Moderators
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Loretta Girard Doughty

Program Administrator, New Hampshire Department of Transportation
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Speakers
avatar for Danielle Somma, PE

Danielle Somma, PE

Vice President & Principal, Appledore Marine
Danielle Somma is a Vice President and a Principal at Appledore Marine Engineering, specializing in marine engineering. A licensed professional engineer with 15+ years of experience, she has inspected, designed, and assessed waterfront facilities across the U.S. and internationally... Read More →
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Kyle Vandemoer, PE, SE

Vice President & Waterfront Structural Engineer, Appledore Marine
Kyle Vandemoer, Vice President of Appledore Marine Engineering (AME), is a leader in waterfront structural engineering with a decade-long passion for developing sustainable and resilient marine structures. He oversees a diverse range of projects—including inspection, design, analysis... Read More →
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Robert Furey

Senior Vice President | Director of Aviation Services, Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc.
Bob Furey is a Senior Vice President and Division Manager of Aviation Services at Hoyle Tanner, leading a team dedicated to delivering top-tier airport planning, design, and construction services. With a background as a Civil Engineer in the U.S. Air Force, Bob has spent 32 years... Read More →
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Chasen Congreves, C.M.

Director of Operations, Pease Development Authority
Chasen Congreves is the Director of Operations for the Pease Development Authority (PDA), overseeing Portsmouth International Airport at Pease, Skyhaven Airport, New Hampshire’s Ports and Harbors, Pease Golf Course, and the Pease International Tradeport. Congreves held leadership... Read More →
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Daniel Del Tufo, PE

Senior Engineer, Appledore Marine
A Senior Engineer at Appledore Marine Engineering, Daniel strives to ensure high quality and innovation in every project. With 8 years of experience in marine engineering as a licensed professional engineer, Daniel specializes in waterfront structural design, heavy marine construction... Read More →
Thursday April 17, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
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