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.
Awards Committee
Chair: Celi Haga
ACEC/MN
celi@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.
Minnesota Structural Enigneers Association (MNSEA)
Chair: Ahmet Senyurekli
Uni-Systems
asenyurekli@uni-systems.com
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.
Program Committees
Chair: Melissa Langowski
ACEC/MN
melissa@acecmn.org
Selects topics and plans monthly continuing education programs; liaison with technical schools and colleges and universities in Minnesota.
Emerging Professionals Committee
Chair: Ben Scholtz
Progressive Consulting Engineering
ben.scholtz@gmail.com
Plan events for younger members to encourage involvement in ACEC/MN activities and develop professional skills. Activities include social, educational and outreach events.
Ethical Practices & Professional Conduct Committee
Reviews, investigates and makes recommendations regarding ethical practices of engineers and firms.
Human Resources Committee
Chair: Kevin Wold
WSB & Associates, Inc.
kwold@wsbeng.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: Glenn Schreiner
Parsons Brinckerhoff
schreinerg@pbworld.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: Meg Desmond
HDR
Meg.Desmond@hdrinc.com
Develop topic ideas and content for client newsletter Framework, coordinate external media relations’ efforts and handle all outreach activities.
Promotes the concept of QBS state and local units of government, the public and members.
Coordinates ACEC/MN scholarship program, generates fundraising efforts, develops selection criteria, conducts interviews and awards scholarships.
Scholarship Golf Committee
Chair: Ben Scholtz
Progressive Consulting Engineers, Inc.
benscholtz@pce.com
Assists the ACEC/MN staff with the planning, communication and execution of the scholarship golf tournament including format, sponsors, budget, etc.
Transportation Committee
Chair: Pat Hughes
Parsons Brinckerhoff
hughesp@pbworld.com
Develops positions on transportation issues, maintains liaisons with public agencies and monitors transportation activities.
Water Resources Committee
Chair: Ted Field
TKDA
ted.field@TKDA.com
Addresses issues facing firms in the water and wastewater field. Maintain contacts with agencies including the MPCA and Department of Health.
