The Wisconsin County Highway Association (WCHA) gathered in Hayward, Wisconsin October 4-5 for their 2021 WCHA Fall Commissioner Training.

Speakers presented on current transportation topics to Wisconsin county highway commissioners from around the state. Subject matter included state and federal funding, operation efficiencies and legislative efforts.

Login to the WCHA Member Section>WCHA Documents and Resources>2021 Fall Commissioner Training to see presentations from the event.

For login assistance, please contact Michelle Gormican Thompson via email.

See all photos from the 2021 WCHA Fall Commissioner Training here.

The WCHA-LDG Conference Coordinating Committee/Adams County hosted the 2021 Annual Road School September 14-16, 2021 in Wisconsin Dells, at the Chula Vista Hotel & Conference Center, 1,000 Chula Vista Parkway, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965.

See photos from the 2021 WCHA-LDG Road School here.

Login to the WCHA Member Section>WCHA Documents and Resources>2021 WCHA-LDG Road School to see presentations from the event. For login assistance, please contact Michelle Gormican Thompson via email.

Questions?
Gary L. Kennedy
WCHA Professional Development Director
1355 North 16th Street
Manitowoc, WI 54220
Cell Phone (920) 323-6500
Email

The WCHA Conference Coordinating Committee held the 2021 State Summer Highway Conference (Road School) in Wisconsin Dells at the Chula Vista Resort on June 7 – 9, 2021.

To see presentations from the event, please login to the member section and go to “WCHA Documents and Resources” on the left menu. From there, click on ” 2021 Summer Road School” also on the left side.

If you have any issues logging into the member section, please contact WCHA Communications Consultant Michelle Thompson via email.

Questions?
Gary L. Kennedy
WCHA Professional Development Director
1355 North 16th Street
Manitowoc, WI 54220
920-323-6500

Eau Claire County Highway Commissioner and Wisconsin County Highway Association (WCHA) President Jon Johnson sits down with longtime WCHA Board Member and Barron County Supervisor Marv Thompson to discuss how county officials can get involved with the WCHA Board.

Please be sure to share this video with your county officials and encourage them to get involved today!

The Wisconsin County Highway Association held their 2021 Commissioner training April 27-28, 2021 in Wisconsin Dells, as well as virtually. Over 50 officials were in person, along with over 20 tuning in virtually.

See photos of the WCHA event here.

To view presentations from the two-day training, please login to the member section of this website and go to “WCHA Documents and Resources>2021 Commissioner Training.”

Note: If you have issues accessing the member portal, please contact Michelle Gormican Thompson via email.

WCHA is hosting their 2021 Work Zone Training course in the month of April.

This in-person and Zoom course is intended for WCHA counties to get updated according to the WisDOT’s new requirements on work zones using the revised 2021 Wisconsin Work Zone Field Manual.

SIX SESSIONS, 8:00 AM TO 12:00 PM

April 6, 2021
Brown County Highway Department
2198 Glendale Avenue, Green Bay, WI 54303

APRIL 8, 2021
Columbia County Highway Department
P.O. Box 875, Wyocena, WI 53696

APRIL 9, 2021
Milwaukee County Highway Department
10320 W. Watertown, Plank Road, Wauwatosa, WI 53223

APRIL 15, 2021
St. Croix County Highway Department
300 Oak Ridge Pkwy, Baldwin, WI 54002

APRIL 21, 2021
Waupaca County Highway Department
2670 County Road A, Waupaca, WI 54981

APRIL 22, 2021
Ashland County Highway Department
39181 STH 13, Highbridge, WI 54846

*Registration fee $95 per person

Please send registration to:
Gary Kennedy
WCHA Prof. Development Director
1355 N. 16th Street
Manitowoc, WI 54220
hwygaryk@gmail.com

PRESENTATIONS FROM WORK ZONE TRAINING

Please login to the WCHA member site to see presentations from this training. Once logged in, go to “WCHA Documents and Resources>2021 Work Zone Training.” Contact Michelle Thompson via email if you have issues logging in to the system.

There are many employment opportunities across the state within the Wisconsin county highway departments.

To best access the most up-to-date job listings in Wisconsin’s 72 counties, including employment requirements, certifications and deadlines for posting, please click here and search current postings within the Wisconsin Counties Association job database.  Check back often, as the job listings are updated almost daily.

The Wisconsin County Highway Association is seeking applicants for the contracted service provider position of WCHA Deputy Director.

This position will work with the WCHA Executive Director, WCHA Professional Development Director, the WCHA Executive Committee and the WCHA Board of Directors on various transportation related topics, as well as provide services to the members of WCHA.

• Learn more about the position here.
• See the Scope of Services document here.

Please post in your departments and distribute to all interested individuals.

Questions?
For additional information, contact WCHA Executive Director Daniel J. Fedderly, P.E.; PLS at 715-505.9242 or email.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released their 2021 calendar of events and speciality weeks focusing on a wide range of topics, such as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

See the full 2021 NHTSA calendar here and plan ahead to highlight weeks important to your county here.

The WCHA Conference Coordinating Committee hosted the 2020 State Summer Highway Conference (Road School) in Wisconsin Dells at the Chula Vista Resort August 10-12, 2020.

See photos from the 2020 WCHA Summer Road School here.

See handouts from 2020 WCHA Summer Road School speakers in the Member Section here.

Questions
If you have any questions about upcoming WCHA events, please contact:
Gary L. Kennedy
WCHA Professional Development Director
1355 North 16th Street
Manitowoc, WI 54220
920-323-6500