Name
Opening Session
Date & Time
Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Speakers
Josh Stein, North Carolina
Marc Finlayson, NC Go!
Joey Hopkins, NCDOT
Tony Lathrop, NC Board of Transportation
Janet Cowell, City of Raleigh
Gary Salamido, NC Chamber
Luther Harrison, Samaritan's Purse and The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
Steven Bradbury, USDOT
Marc Finlayson, NC Go!
Joey Hopkins, NCDOT
Tony Lathrop, NC Board of Transportation
Janet Cowell, City of Raleigh
Gary Salamido, NC Chamber
Luther Harrison, Samaritan's Purse and The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
Steven Bradbury, USDOT








Description
- Chair Anthony Lathrop, N.C. Board of Transportation (Emcee)
- Garner Magnet High School JROTC (Presentation of Colors)
- Ladies in Red, N.C. State University (National Anthem)
- Chair Lathrop, N.C. Board of Transportation (Pledge of Allegiance)
- Governor Josh Stein
- Janet Cowell, City of Raleigh, Mayor
- Gary. J. Salamido, N.C. Chamber, President and CEO
- Marc Finlayson, NC Go!, Chair
- Joey Hopkins, P.E., NCDOT, Secretary of Transportation
- Steven Bradbury, USDOT, Deputy Secretary of Transportation
- Luther Harrison, Samaritan’s Purse, Vice President of North American Ministries
- Ladies in Red, “Darkest Hour,” by Eric Church
Location Name
Ballroom
Full Address
Raleigh Convention Center
500 South Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
United States
500 South Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
United States