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
Plans events for younger members to encourage involvement in ACEC/MN activities and develop professional skills. Activities include social, educational and outreach events.
Chair: Bill Forsmark
Barr Engineering Co.
wforsmark@barr.com
Vice Chair: Jason Hoskins
Ulteig Engineers
jason.hoskins@ulteig.com
This committee represents, advocates and supports members and clients around energy and energy infrastructure issues.
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: 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
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.
Chair: Ricky Kirchner
BKBM Engineers
rkirchner@bkbm.com
Hosts seminars, site visits, and social events to encourage professional networking and assist young structural engineers with the transition from college into the industry.
Chair: Rebecca Wegscheid
American Engineering Testing, Inc.
rwegscheid@amengtest.com
Vic Chair: Kara Pritchett
Braun Intertec Corporation
kpritchett@braunintertec.com
Develops topic ideas and content for client newsletter Framework, coordinates external media relations’ efforts, and handles all outreach activities.
Chair: Jeff Ostrom
KLJ
jeff.ostrom@kljeng.com
Co-chair: Mark Dierling
Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc.
mdierling@sehinc.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
Focuses on the financial, legal, operational, and IT aspects of risk management. We anticipate the most benefit for this committee to come from the following areas of the ACEC/MN membership; VP Finance, Operations Managers, Senior Project Managers, Contract Administrators, attorneys (affiliate and firm), IT managers, etc.
Chair: Mark Hodowanic
HIWAY Federal Credit Union
mhodowanic@hiway.org
Coordinates ACEC/MN scholarship program, generates fundraising efforts, develops selection criteria, conducts interviews and awards scholarships.
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.
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.