Committees
What We Do
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 contact the ACEC/MN office.
Chair: Kristine Scott
ACEC/MN
Kristine@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.
Chair: Dave Oxley
ACEC/MN
doxley@acecmn.org
Maintains relationship with State Board of Registration and review board actions and provide feedback.
Chair: Rick Lucio
Hallberg Engineering
rlucio@hallbergengineering.com
Conference purpose is to provide additional value to members in the mechanical, electrical, and structural vertical construction markets. Planning committee will focus on educational offerings, a social event to improve services, and networking with potential clients and member firms.
Chair: Jamie DeWitte
SRF Consulting Group, Inc.
jdewitee@srfconsulting.com
Vice Chair: Doug Luick
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
doug_luick@aja.com
Vice Chair: Tom Losey
BOULAY, CPA & Advisors
tlosey@boulaygroup.com
Discusses HR best practices and issues of concern to member firms as well as Identifies and develops programs, materials, and services related to Finance (Accounting, Banking, Tax). The committee includes internal discussions and outside speakers, office practices policies, employee-management, standards of performance.
Chair: Stefanie Massignan
American Engineering Testing, Inc.
smassignan@amengtest.com
This multidisciplinary hub provides professionals in the early stages of their career access to skills development, political advocacy, and outreach opportunities in a social setting.
Chair: Bill Forsmark
Barr Engineering Co.
wforsmark@barr.com
Vice Chair: Jason Hoskins
Ulteig Engineers
jason.hoskins@ulteig.com
The goal of this committee is to represent interests in the power, mining, and petroleum industries in Minnesota, and the efficient, safe, responsible, and economic generation and transmission of energy as well as exploration, extraction, transportation, and beneficiation of natural resources in MN.
Reviews, investigates and makes recommendations regarding ethical practices of engineers and firms.
Chair: Bill Meyer
Hanson Professional Services, Inc.
bmeyer@hanson-inc.com
Identify the environmental challenges that face our industry, provide timely information to members, assist lobbying efforts of ACEC, and work to better focus public entities on performance, consistency, and compatibility.
Chair: Jim Manning
Gausman & Moore
jmanning@gausman.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.
Chair: Kara Pritchett
Braun Intertec
kpritchett@braunintertec.com
Plans and implements the overall marketing and communications strategies for ACEC/MN, both internally to members, and externally to the general public, and promotes the contributions of consulting engineers and the ACEC/MN brand. Partners with other committees to plan and execute promotional or marketing activities, when needed.
Chair: Keith Jacobson
VAA
kjacobson@vaaeng.com
Recruits new members, reviews membership applications and develops membership retention programs. Also works with ACEC/MN staff on member communication.
Chair: Andrew Agosto
Uni-Systems, Inc.
aagosto@uni-engineer.com
MNSEA represents structural engineering firms throughout Minnesota and provides a forum for their engineers to improve the practice of structural engineering by offering education, networking, training and advocacy opportunities. MNSEA maintains YMG and SEER subcommittees.
Chair: Ricky Kirchner
BKBM Engineers
rkirchner@bkbm.com
Younger Member Group is a network of structural engineers in the early stages of their careers (0-10 years experience), that hosts educational opportunities, site visits, and social events to assist in the transition from college to workforce.
Chair: Jeff Ostrom
KLJ
jeff.ostrom@kljeng.com
Promotes QBS and other relevant procurement practices to state, county, and local government and client groups.
Chair: Kathleen John
Meyer Borgman Johnson
kjohn@mbjeng.com
Vice Chair: Shawn Goetz
Hanson Professional Services, Inc.
sgoetz@hanson-inc.com
Committee provides a meaningful resource and forum for decision makers at member firms and affiliates to be informed at a deeper level regarding issues or areas presenting the greatest risk to our firms. Alongside the information presented, there is the benefit and opportunity for dialogue regarding best practices and risk mitigation efforts employed by those senior leaders interested and attending. Committee engagement supports member firms’ wise decision making and effective management of key areas of business risk. Suggested attendees: CEO, operations officers, legal counsel, IT directors, technical and innovation officers, etc.
Chair: Mark Hodowanic
HIWAY Federal Credit Union
mhodowanic@hiway.org
Committee members develop scholarship award criteria and distribute dedicated funds generated by ACEC/MN scholarship fundraisers. Scholarship applicants are interviewed and selected recipients are assigned to mentors from the committee.
Chair: Derek Newbauer
Kimley-Horn
derek.newbauer@kimley-horn.com
The primary mission of the scholarship committee is to plan a successful annual golf tournament that maximizes proceeds raised for the scholarship fund. The committee works with ACEC/MN staff to plan and manage the golf tournament in June.
Chair: Robert Bean
Bolton & Menk, Inc.
bobbe@bolton-menk.com
Addresses issues facing firms in the stormwater field. Maintain contacts with the MPCA and other organizations involved in the field.
SEER leads the exploration and enlightenment of the structural engineer’s role in responding to emergency situations for damage to our built environment.
Chair: Michelle Julius
AECOM
michelle.julius@aecom.com
Vice Chair: John Crawford
Kimley-Horn
john.crawford@kimley-horn.com
Develops positions on transportation issues, maintains liaisons with public agencies and monitors transportation activities.
Chair: Larry Van Hout
Widseth Smith Nolting & Associates
larry.vanhout@wsn.us.com
Addresses issues facing firms in the water and wastewater field. Maintain contacts with agencies including the MPCA and Department of Health.
Co-Chair: Ricky Kirchner
BKBM Engineers
rkirchner@bkbm.com
Co-Chair: Jon Wacker
HGA Architects and Engineers
jwacker@hga.com
The Workforce Development Committee aims to positively impact the number of students pursuing engineering degrees and engage, retain, and cultivate an increasingly diverse membership within the organization.