Committees
Join a committee and make the most of your membership in ACEC/MN.As a committee member you will:
- Build your skill base.
- Hone your leadership skills.
- Choose your level of commitment.
- Network with talented and diverse group of colleagues.
- Work with other organizations that enhance your skills including Toastmasters, AIA, CASE, etc.
If you are interested, please download and complete form here.
ACEC/MN COMMITTEES
Awards Committee
Chair: Lynae Peterson, ACEC/MN
lpeterson@acecmn.org
Assists the ACEC/MN staff with the planning, communication and execution of the Engineering Excellence Awards Competition including banquet logistics, selection of judges, entry reviews, etc.
Board of Registration Liaison
Chair: Dave Oxley, ACEC/MN
doxley@acecmn.org
Maintains relationship with State Board of Registration and review board actions and provide feedback.
Council of American Structural Engineers/MN (CASE)
Chair: Lynn Brekke, Le Pas Design, LTD
lepas@frontiernet.net
Provides a forum to improve the quality and practice of structural engineering. Provides an effective means of educating clients, building officials, the legal profession and others regarding our responsibilities and inherent liabilities on projects.
Education & Program Committees
Chair: Lynae Peterson, ACEC/MN
lpeterson@acecmn.org
Selects topics and plans monthly continuing education programs; liaison with technical schools and colleges and universities in Minnesota.
Emerging Professionals Committee:
Chair: Lyndsey Alm
Environmental Resources Management (ERM)
Lyndsey.Alm@erm.com
Plan events for younger members to encourage involvement in ACEC/MN activities and develop professional skills. Activities include social, educational and outreach events.
Environmental Committee
Chair: Paul Burley, Braun Intertec.,
pburley@braunintertec.com
Addresses issues facing firms in the environmental field and maintain contact with MPCA and Department of Health.
Ethical Practices & Professional Conduct Committee
Reviews, investigates and makes recommendations regarding ethical practices of engineers and firms.
Human Resources Committee
Chair: Carrie Luedke, Gausman & Moore Associates, Inc.,
cluedtke@gausman.com
Discuss HR best practices and issues of concern to member firms. The forum includes both internal discussions and outside speakers. Discuss office practices policies, employee-management relationships and standards of performance.
Determines ACEC/MN legislative positions and activities with input and direction from the Board of Directors and lobbyist. Maintains a proactive position with the state legislature on appropriate issues.
Mechanical/Electrical Practice Group
Chair: John Smith, Michaud Cooley Erickson, Inc.,
jsmith@michaudcooley.com
Monitor, evaluate, and proactively address issues impacting the delivery of mechanical and electrical engineering services within the construction industry.
Membership Committee
Chair: Dave Blume, Gausman & Moore Associates, Inc.,
dblume@gausman.com
Recruit new members, review membership applications and develop membership retention programs. Also works with ACEC/MN staff on member communication.
Public Relations Committee
Chair: Kathleen John, TSP.,
johnkc@teamtsp.com
Develop topic ideas and content for client newsletter Framework, coordinate external media relations’ efforts and handle all outreach activities.
Qualifications Based Selection (QBS)
Chair: Jim Johnson, Hakanson Anderson Associates, Inc.,
jim@hakanson-anderson.com
Promotes the concept of QBS state and local units of government, the public and members.
Scholarship Committee
Chair: Lance Newman, Progressive Consulting Engineers, Inc.,
lancenewman@pce.com
Coordinates ACEC/MN scholarship program, generates fundraising efforts, develops selection criteria, conducts interviews and awards scholarships.
Assists the ACEC/MN staff with the planning, communication and execution of the scholarship golf tournament including format, sponsors, budget, etc.
Transportation Committee
Chair: Rick Brown, SRF Consulting Group.,
rbrown@srfconsulting.com
Develops positions on transportation issues, maintains liaisons with public agencies and monitors transportation activities.
Water Resources Committee
Chair: Ted Field, Bonestroo
tfield@bonestroo.com
Addresses issues facing firms in the water and wastewater field. Maintain contacts with agencies including the MPCA and Department of Health.
