What Worked for Us: How Stark County Uses PCI Data and Roadway Video
Discover how Stark County leveraged pavement condition data to strengthen grant applications, prioritize the right projects, and improve overall network performance—without increasing staff workload.
February 24, 2026
9:30-1pm EST
9:30-1pm EST
October 22, 2025
Discover how municipalities are saving taxpayer dollars, extending pavement life, and improving community satisfaction.
8 Steps to Maximize Your Roadway Budget (And How to Win More) in 2026
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9:30-1pm EST
October 22, 2025
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Managing a county roadway network today isn’t just about maintaining pavement—it’s about competing for limited grant funding, justifying budgets to commissioners, and proving that every dollar is being spent strategically.
At this free Lunch & Learn, you’ll hear directly from Stark County on how they partnered with Pavement Management Group (PMG) to turn pavement data into a clear, defensible strategy—one that helped them win more grants and improve their network.
This session will focus on real-world application.
Topics include:
Structuring pavement data to support grant applications
9:30-1pm EST
October 22, 2025
Using PCI scores to justify project selection and funding
Why “worst-first” fails—and what data-driven prioritization looks like
Building a defensible, data-backed capital improvement plan
Translating pavement data into clear decision-maker visuals
Lessons learned from a fully managed pavement program
Many counties struggle with:
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Inconsistent or outdated pavement data
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Difficulty tying condition data to grant scoring criteria
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“Worst-first” maintenance decisions that hurt long-term performance
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Limited internal resources to manage complex pavement programs
Technical Representative:
Pavement Technology Inc.
Zack Helm
Founder & CEO:
Pavement Management Group
James Golden
Founder & CEO:
Pavement Management Group
James Golden
James Golden is the Founder and CEO of Pavement Management Group (PMG) with over 27 years of experience in pavement management. He partners with municipalities nationwide to implement data-driven programs that extend pavement life, save taxpayer dollars, and improve community road conditions.
Since founding PMG in 2011, James has led the development of pavement management programs built on ASTM-standard PCI data, helping agencies shift from reactive fixes to proactive, long-term planning.
A frequent speaker at public works conferences and trusted voice in the industry, James shares his insights through webinars, podcasts, and LinkedIn content—empowering public works leaders to make smarter infrastructure decisions and build longer-lasting road networks.
About The Presenters
David Torrence
Zack Helm
Chief Deputy Engineer,
Stark County, Ohio
