Meet Our Speakers: 

GREG EUSTON
VP JE Dunn Construction

Greg Euston is the Vice President at JE Dunn Construction Co., where he has been a key figure for over 26 years. With a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Greg brings 32 years of experience in design and construction, including six years as a Civil Engineer. His tenure with JE Dunn has spanned 15 years in Kansas City and 11 years in Austin, where he has led numerous high-profile projects.

Notable projects under Greg’s leadership included the Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas, Moontower Student Housing, 405 Colorado, the UHS Women and Children’s Hospital Expansion in San Antonio, Dell Children’s Medical Center North, and the Cedar Park Public Library. His expertise and commitment have made him a trusted leader in the construction industry, particularly in the Austin market.

TRISHA TATRO
Director – Austin Convention Center Department

Trisha Tatro has been the Director of the Austin Convention Center Department (ACCD) since June 30, 2021, bringing over 22 years of experience within the organization. She currently leads ACCD’s $1.6 billion redevelopment and expansion project. Under her leadership, ACCD completed the $45 million Warehouse and Marshalling Yard project in August 2022, which included developing 41 acres, constructing a 112-semi-trailer truck marshalling yard, and building a 70,000-square-foot warehouse.

Before her current role, Tatro served as Interim Director and Assistant Director, overseeing key operations such as Facility Operations, Capital Improvement Projects, and Sustainability across the Austin Convention Center and Palmer Events Center. Born and raised in Tucson, Arizona, Tatro joined ACCD in 2002 as an intern while pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management from the University of Texas at Austin.

Riley Triggs, AIA
Capital Delivery Consultant, City of Austin Capital Delivery Services

A native Austinite and architect, Riley Triggs holds a Master of Architecture from Rice University and a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Texas. He spent a decade teaching at the UT School of Architecture and the Department of Art. Previously, he served as the state’s preservation architect at the Texas Historical Commission, where he led a team focused on economic revitalization and placemaking for downtown areas. His academic research delves into the emotional connections between people and places and the role of sustainability and historic spaces in shaping future environments.

Currently, Triggs is a capital delivery project management consultant for the City of Austin, contributing to the creation and stewardship of key community landmarks such as the Barton Springs Bathhouse, the Austin airport, and the Alliance Children’s Garden. He also leads the Austin Convention Center Redevelopment project while teaching architectural history and design at Austin Community College in the evenings.