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: 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: Tom Venema

American Engineering Testing, Inc.

tvenema@amengtest.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.

Education & Program Committees

Chair: Lynae Peterson & Melissa Langowski

ACEC/MN

lpeterson@acecmn.org / 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: Dylan VanAvery & Jerod Rudolf

American Engineering Testing (AET) / BKBM Engineers

dvanavery@amengtest.com / jrudolf@bkbm.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: Bob Kaiser

American Engineering Testing

rkaiser@amengtest.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: Lori Bauer

Bonestroo

lori.bauer@bonestroo.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.

Legislative Committee

Chair: Doug Tholo

Howard R. Green

dtholo@hrgreen.com

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: Chuck Gonderinger

SRF Consulting, Inc.

cgonderinger@srfconsulting.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: Avo  Toghramadjian

SRF Consulting, Inc.

avo@srfconsulting.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.

Scholarship Golf Committee

Chair: Dave Hoepner

Mattson Macdonald Young

daveh@mattsonmacdonald.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: Debra Brisk

Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

Debra.Brisk@kimley-horn.com

Develops positions on transportation issues, maintains liaisons with public agencies and monitors transportation activities.

Water Resources Committee

Chair: Ted Field

AE2S (Advanced Engineering & Environmental Services, Inc.)

ted.field@AE2S.com

Addresses issues facing firms in the water and wastewater field. Maintain contacts with agencies including the MPCA and Department of Health.