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Published On: September 29th, 2025

Bill Murchison to Speak at IRPT Conference

Bill Murchison will co-present a session on dredging of river systems, including channel and harbor dredging and dredged-material placement, at the Inland Rivers, Ports and Terminals, Inc. (IRPT) 2025 Annual Conference.

The event will take place from September 30 through October 2, 2025, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Bill will present on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 9:40 a.m. CT.

His co-presenters are Tim Eaker of The Great Lakes Group and Randy Chamness of Barge CBL.

Bill is a Senior Principal Consultant based in Illinois with more than 35 years of experience focused on dredging, marine infrastructure and construction, engineering design and management, and business development. With expertise in field engineering, project design, cost estimating, marine construction, dredging, and dredged-material strategy, Bill supports complex waterfront and coastal projects and finds innovative solutions on behalf of government agencies, port authorities, private companies, and governments.

The IRPT Annual Conference advances the commercial use of the country’s inland river systems. Bringing together exhibitors, sponsors, industry professionals, and policy leaders, it serves as a platform for education, innovation, and connection.

IRPT is a membership-driven, nationwide trade association that supports port professionals, terminal operators, shippers, carriers, firms, suppliers, state agencies, and other associations.

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For more information on dredging, contact Bill at william.murchison@geosyntec.com.
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