Overcoming Hurdles and Implementing New Treatments with Network Hero, Mackenzie Kelley

This webinar features Mackenzie Kelley, Charleston County Engineering Manager for Capital Projects and Road Resource’s 2024 Network Hero Award Winner. In this webinar, Mackenzie will take you behind the scenes of her incredible journey — transforming Charleston County’s 4,182-mile road network with innovative pavement preservation and recycling strategies. What You’ll Gain from This Webinar: Real-World Success: Learn how Mackenzie expanded Charleston County’s treatment toolbox from a handful of options to 13 diverse treatments, improving road longevity while optimizing budgets. Step-by-Step Approach: Discover how she moved from pilot projects to network-wide implementation—leveraging data, testing new solutions, and making informed investment decisions. Making the Case: Get insider tips on how to bring colleagues, engineers, inspectors, elected officials, and even taxpayers into the conversation to gain buy-in and funding. Impact at Scale: See how Charleston County is now aiming for a 280% budget increase (from $10M to $28M) and setting a national example for road network management.