Building the Future of Charlotte Douglas International Airport – 08/27/26
August 5, 2026
ASHE Carolina Piedmont presents:
Thursday, September 24, 2026
11:30am-1:00pm
Dillworth Neighborhood Grille
911 E Morehead St, Charlotte, NC 28204
About the Event
Join ASHE Carolina Piedmont for a Municipal Roundtable Lunch & Learn featuring Erin Pratt, PE, Town Engineer for the Town of Fort Mill, and Beth Hassenfritz, PE, Director of Engineering for the City of Kannapolis.
This interactive discussion will offer a firsthand look at the transportation challenges, opportunities, and innovations facing two of the Charlotte region’s rapidly growing communities. Drawing from their experience in both the public and private sectors, Erin and Beth will share perspectives on transportation planning, project delivery, infrastructure needs, and the unique challenges of serving growing municipalities.
Rather than a traditional presentation, the roundtable format is designed to encourage open discussion and meaningful interaction. Attendees are encouraged to bring questions or submit them in advance, helping shape the conversation around the issues that matter most to transportation professionals working throughout our region.
Whether you work in the public or private sector, this Lunch & Learn is an excellent opportunity to hear directly from municipal engineering leaders, gain fresh perspectives, and connect with fellow ASHE members and transportation professionals as we look toward the future of transportation in the Carolinas.
Speaker Bios
Erin Danielle Pratt, PE
Town Engineer – Town of Fort Mill
Erin Danielle Pratt is originally from North Carolina and earned her degree in Civil Engineering from UNC Charlotte. Throughout her career, she has gained experience in both the private and public sectors, spending roughly half of her professional career as a transportation consultant and the other half serving public agencies, including the City of Charlotte and the Town of Fort Mill.
Erin joined the Town of Fort Mill in April and currently serves as Town Engineer, bringing her experience in transportation engineering and public-sector project delivery to one of the region’s rapidly growing communities.
Deeply engaged in her community, Erin and her family enjoy spending time at local baseball fields, exploring the Anne Springs Close Greenway, and volunteering with the Fort Mill History Museum.
Beth Hassenfritz, PE
Director of Engineering – City of Kannapolis
Beth Hassenfritz is a native of South Carolina and earned her bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Clemson University. She began her career with a consulting firm serving municipalities throughout the Carolinas before joining the City of Charlotte’s in-house design department in 2005.
During her time with Charlotte, Beth designed and managed a variety of transportation projects, including roadway improvements, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, roundabouts, and transit projects. She joined the City of Kannapolis Engineering Department in 2018, where she has directed and supervised projects across multiple city departments. Beth was promoted to Director of Engineering in 2024.
Outside of her professional work, Beth enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, Kirk, and their five children.
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) will be available upon request.
The cost is just $35 for members, $50 for non-members and SPECIAL $20 for Government Employees who pay no later than Friday September 18, 2026. Please note, rates increase on the Saturday before the event and there are no refunds for no-shows. Lunch will be provided and PDHs will be available upon request. This event is limited to 60 seats. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact ashecpssecretary@gmail.com.
