Steering Committee

Matt Adams

Greta Bonaparte is a Learning and Development Specialist for the Department of Public Works in the District of Columbia. She has over twenty years of experience in education administration and has held several positions in both public and private industries to include Academic Dean and Campus President. As a strong proponent of the tenets of adult education theory, in her current position, she researches, develops, and delivers Leadership and Management, and Professional Development workshops to Public Works employees that address all levels of learning style.

Rick Childs started with the City of Newport News Department of Public Works in 2010 as a Senior Equipment Operator than moved up in 2014 to Inflow / Infiltration Technician than to Training Specialist in 2015. I am certified as a VDOT Work Zone Safety, Confined Space and HAZWOPER, Red Cross and American Heart Association First aid and CPR Instructor.

In Memoriam
Daniel Harrison is the Associate Administrator for Fleet Operations at the Washington DC Department of Public Works and a graduate of the Mid Atlantic Public Works Institute. He is responsible for Fleet Operations over the District's municipal fleet excluding our nations capital police, fire and emergency management. He leads the parts and inventory, emergency road calls, towing and tires, welding, light duty repairs and maintenance services. Daniel oversees operations ensuring the District's fleet is safe, reliable and compliant in meeting its environmental goals.

Daniel is a recognized leader in management and government operations whose in-depth experience and proven results span more than 30 years. He has let over 650+ employees on a variety of public operations including trash and recycling collection, sanitation education and enforcement, graffiti removal, public litter can service, grass and weeds mowing, fall leaf collection and street and alley cleaning. Daniel served as the DPW Litigation Coordinator, successfully coordinated the development and launch of safety awareness campaigns. He operated as the Emergency Liaison Officer (ELO) for emergency management and preparedness, managed and coordinated three (3) successful Presidential Inaugural Events. Daniel functioned as a key member of the Department of Public Works (DPW) Executive Leadership Team and was responsible for senior level planning, direction, coordination and execution of comprehensive plans for Safety, Risk Management, and Emergency Preparedness for approximately 1,400 employees and over 600,000 residents in the District as the Safety & Occupational Health Manager.

Daniel is a Certified Public Manager who holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Johnson C. Smith University and Master of Divinity from Howard University. He is also a proud member of the Washington DC Chapter of National Forum for Black Public Administrators, Vice President of the Eastern Board of Officials and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Daniel leads with the philosophy that in order to build a strong team you must see someone else's strength as a compliment to your weakness, not a threat to your position.

Judith L. Hines is the Assistant Director of Public Works for Administration for the City of Newport News, Virginia. Her career in public works spans over 40 years. She was a key management team participant in achieving APWA National Accreditation for the Newport News Public Works Department in 2003, and was also instrumental in re-accreditation in 2006, 2010 and 2014. She is a graduate of Christopher Newport University with a degree in business management. She is a past president of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of APWA and is currently the Chapter Delegate to APWA’s Council of Chapters. She is a charter member of the Steering Committee for the Mid-Atlantic Public Works Institute.

Larado Robinson is a professional engineer has over 30 years of experience in the water and wastewater industry specializing in water and wastewater system modeling. While most of his career has been dedicated to working as a consultant engineer, he currently holds the position of Director of the Water and Sewer Department for the City of Salem Virginia, a position which he has held for over 7 years. Larado has served as Vice Chairman of American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) National Engineering Modeling and Applications Committee. Larado is a Vernon Lucy Award alum, which recognizes an individual’s sustained service and demonstrated creativity, initiative, and dedication to the work of the Engineering and Construction Division of AWWA. Larado has also had the privilege of helping develop leaders by mentoring and developing leadership programs. As Director, Larado leads a team of nearly 40 individuals to provide quality water and wastewater services to the citizens of Salem. His desire is to have a positive impact on each member of his team while helping them to become better leaders.

Scott Smith, PE, LS-Senior Civil Engineer, is currently licensed as a Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor in Virginia and is Certified Public Works Professional and has over 33 years of experience. Scott currently serves as a Senior Civil Engineer for the City of Hampton, Public Works Department, with a primary responsibility for stormwater management. Duties involve project management of stormwater water quality, drainage improvement , water storage and runoff reduction projects. These projects will assist in the City in meeting its nutrient reduction requirements of the Chesapeake Bay TMDL. Other projects reduce flooding in neighborhoods and help improve the quality of life for the citizens of Hampton. Other duties include assisting Resilience office implement the Resilient Hampton initiative, working to develop and implement adaptation and mitigation strategies in response to Climate Change.

Scott is a member of APWA and ASCE and serves on the Board of Directors for the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the APWA and is Chairman of the Public Works Institute steering committee.