SEAoAL 14th Annual Conference and XPO: Looking to the Future (6 PDHs)

2025 SEAoAL 14th Annual Conference
& XPO: Looking to the Future 

Presented by SEAOAL & Title Sponsor, Parrot Structural Services


Date: August 7, 2025
Location: Rosewood Hall
City of Homewood
2850 19th Street South
Homewood, AL 35209

2025 SEAoAL Annual Conference and XPO Sponsor Form.pdf

Meet Our Speakers

Larry Rowland
Company: Heidelberg Materials
Session: Achieving Sustainable, Resilient Structures with Low-carbon Concrete Materials

Larry Rowland serves as the Sustainability Market Manager for Heidelberg Materials, North America. He brings over 35 years of experience in construction and concrete materials. Larry is a Fellow of the American Concrete Institute (ACI), a recipient of the ACI Concrete Sustainability Award, and a recognized expert in cement and concrete sustainability. He has been a LEED® Accredited Professional since 2004 and works with organizations worldwide to advance low-carbon construction practices. Larry regularly educates engineers, architects, contractors, and owners on resilient, low-carbon concrete solutions.

Tim Aho, AIA
Company: Aho Architects
Session: Disaster Assistance and Structural Engineers Emergency Response (SEER)

Tim Aho is the President and CEO of Aho Architects, LLC, based in Hoover, Alabama. Since founding the firm in 2007, he has led its growth into a dynamic practice serving clients across the country, with a strong focus on the Southeastern U.S. His work emphasizes innovative and sustainable design for educational and government facilities, along with extensive experience in disaster recovery and assistance.

Tim holds both a Master of Architecture and a Bachelor of Environmental Design from Miami University in Ohio. He is a registered architect in 20 states and holds an NCARB Certificate. A third-generation design professional, Tim continues a family legacy in architecture, blending practical leadership with a deep commitment to resilient and functional design.

Kelly Roberts, P.E., S.E., LEED AP BD+C
Company: Walter P Moore
Session: Sustainable Design & Embodied Carbon: What Structural Engineers Need to Know

Kelly Roberts is a Principal and Managing Director at Walter P Moore’s Atlanta office and the firm’s national Sustainable Design Leader for Structures. She is founding chair of the NCSEA Sustainability Committee and a board member of the Lifecycle Building Center. Kelly is also involved with SE2050, AIA COTE, USGBC, and ACI. Her design portfolio spans major educational, healthcare, and commercial projects. Recognitions include BD+C’s 40 Under 40, Auburn University’s Outstanding Young Engineer, and Engineering Georgia’s 100 Most Influential Women.

John-Michael Wong, Ph.D., S.E.
Company: KPFF Consulting Engineers
Session: Getting Started with AI in Structural Engineering

John-Michael Wong is an Associate at KPFF’s San Francisco office, where he leads structural engineering efforts on major campus developments, higher education facilities, commercial and residential buildings, and projects in the healthcare, life sciences, and technology sectors. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Structural Engineering, Mechanics, and Materials from the University of California, Berkeley, where he also earned his B.S. in Civil Engineering.

A published author on lean construction, BIM, and structural analysis, John-Michael integrates his research background into practical design solutions for both new construction and the rehabilitation of existing structures. He is an active member of SEAONC, ASCE, ACI, and EERI, and a committed mentor to emerging engineers. Passionate about the future of the profession, he helps lead local ministries at Evangel Bible Church of Berkeley and enjoys exploring the intersection of engineering, community, and innovation.

Location

Rosewood Hall | City of Homewood

2850 19th Street South | Homewood, AL 35209

Free parking in deck or behind City Hall.

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