May 20, 2025 | Eugene, OR | The Graduate Hotel
- Presentations and Plant Tour that can earn you 4 PDH credits.
- We will have a networking social at The Graduate on the 19th.
- FREE to Attendees! All we ask is you cover your hotel and travel.
Brian Hitz is Vice President of Engineering at Laminated Wood Systems. Brian graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with Bachelor's degree in Construction Management and Civil Engineering. He previously worked for 4 years as a civil engineer at Burns & McDonnell and has been with Laminated Wood Systems since 2008. He has been a licensed Professional Civil Engineer since 2013.

Keal Messersmith is the Engineering Manager at Laminated Wood Systems. Keal graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. He previously worked as a production/robotics automation engineer at Kawasaki and has been with Laminated Wood Systems since 2018.
Trevor Thomsen is a Design Engineer at LWS. He graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. He worked as an intern for one year at Lincoln Electric System on the Transmission & Distribution Design team. After graduation, Trevor joined Laminated Wood Systems in 2021.
BOOK YOUR STAY
Please make hotel reservations at The Graduate today. Room reservations must be confirmed by April 25, 2025, to qualify for the conference rate.