PCCA Journal|2
nd
Quarter 2015
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Schedule of Events
Wednesday, September 23
3 - 7:30 pm
Registration
3 - 5 pm
Board of Directors Meeting
6 - 8 pm
President’s Welcome Reception
PCCA President Tim Killoren and his wife,
Nancy, welcome you to historic Charles-
ton and the 2015 PCCA Mid-Year Meeting
at this casual reception at the beautiful
Palmetto Cafe. The cafe is complete with
indoor fountains, antique planters, and a
wall alive with sculptured greenery that
embraces the design aesthetics of the
outdoor courtyard with all the charm of
Charleston. Enjoy great ambiance, soft
music, heavy hors d’oeuvres, cool bever-
ages, and all the good people that make up
the PCCA.
Thursday, September 24
7:30 am - 1 pm
Registration
7:30 - 8:30 am
Continental Breakfast
8:30 - 9:45 am
General Session
Leadership and Accountability
When It Matters - Cmdr. Kirk Lippold
Commander Kirk Lippold, USN (Ret.), was
the Commanding Officer of the USS Cole
when it came
under a suicide
terrorist attack
by al Qaeda
in the port of
Aden, Yemen
in 2000. During
his command,
he and his crew
distinguished
themselves
by saving the
American war ship from sinking. This
event is widely recognized as one of the
most brazen acts of terrorism by Al Qaeda
prior to September 11, 2001. With this
unique and invaluable experience, Com-
mander Lippold has briefed thousands of
military and law enforcement officers and
given more than 300 presentations on this
seminal event in the war on terrorism.
Commander Lippold’s assignments prior
to the USS Cole included Executive Of-
ficer of USS Shiloh, an Aegis-class guided
missile cruiser. His department head tour
was unique in his assignment to the crew
that commissioned USS Arleigh Burke, the
Navy’s first Aegis-guided missile destroyer
where he served as the Operations Of-
ficer responsible for crew’s training and
combat readiness. He had two division
officer assignments, which included a tour
on USS Yorktown. There, he completed a
lengthy deployment to the Mediterranean,
where he participated in the Achille Lauro
aircraft seizure, Black Sea Freedom of
Navigation operations against the Soviet
Union, and Attain III combat operations
in the Gulf of Sidra off Libya that followed
several Libyan sponsored terrorist attacks
in Europe. His initial division officer tour
was in USS Fairfax County, a tank landing
ship, where he completed a deployment
to Beirut, Lebanon, in support of the U.S.
Marine Corps and the Multinational Peace-
keeping Force when terrorists attacked the
American Embassy and severely damaged
it.
Lippold is a graduate of the U.S. Naval
Academy and received his commission in
the Navy in 1981. He has also served as
the Administrative Aide to the Secretary of
the Navy. He recently served on the Joint
Chiefs of Staff, Directorate for Strategic
Plans and Policy, where he was instru-
mental in crafting detainee policy for the
war on terrorism during its initial stages
following the 9/11 attacks. His last assign-
ment was in the International Strategy
Division in the Office of the Chief of Naval
Operations.
Lippold’s personal awards include the
Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of
Merit (three awards), Meritorious Service
Medal (three awards), Combat Action
Ribbon, Navy Commendation Medal (two
awards), Joint Service Achievement Medal,
Navy Achievement Medal (two awards),
and various campaign and service ribbons.
Lippold is the author of Front Burner –
Al Qaeda’s Attack on the USS Cole, which
recounts the story of Al Qaeda’s bombing
of his ship on and the continuing ramifica-
tions for the war on terror.
9:45 - 11:45 am
Construction Industry
Roundtable
This fast-paced and frank discussion
touches on the various segments of the
industry and promotes the sharing of
insights and opinions from contractors,
suppliers, and manufacturers working in
different market sectors all over North
America. Speakers include Ken Kuchno
from the USDA’s Rural Development
Program and a representative from the
American Communications Engineers as
well as construction economists and other
industry experts.
12:15 - 6 pm
PCCA Golf Tournament
The PCCA Golf Tournament is at the
Patriots Point Golf Course, part of the
Patriots Point Naval Museum. Situated on
the edge of Charleston Harbor and offering
spectacular views of the city, Fort Sumter,
and ships arriving from all over the world,
Patriots Point is a favorite among locals
and resort guests. Players of all skill levels
will enjoy this Willard Byrd designed links
course, especially the 17th hole, an island
green poised in the Charleston Harbor
with sweeping vistas, which is perennially
awarded “Best Par-3 in the Lowcountry.”
$175 includes greens fees, box lunch, trans-
portation, taxes, and gratuities. $71 extra
for rental clubs.
1 - 4 pm
Historical DowntownWalking Tour
Enjoy a walking tour of Charleston’s
magnificent Historic District with our own
private guide. Visit historic landmarks and
exquisite gardens, including St. Michael’s
Church, the oldest church structure in the
city and whose white spire is one of the
city’s iconic images. Another stop is the
restored Nathaniel Russell House, a superb
example of Adams architecture. The house
is well known for its spiral staircase,
which is unsupported from floor-to-floor.
This brick double house was built in 1772
by rice planter Daniel Heyward, and the
city rented it for George Washington’s
use during his week-long Charleston stay
in 1791. It has been called the Heyward-
Washington House ever since.
$75 includes guides, admission fees, taxes,
and gratuities.
Friday, September 25
7:30 - 8:30 am
Continental Breakfast
8:30 - 9:45 am
Issue Roundtables
Join your fellow PCCA members to discuss
issues important to the association and
the industry. The Marketing/Membership
Roundtable looks at PCCA’s place in the
broader construction industry and explores
ways to make the association stronger and
more beneficial to members. The Govern-
ment/Labor Roundtable tackles issues
affecting members’ businesses. All PCCA
members are encouraged to attend.