Committees
ACEC Indiana Committee positions are reserved for Indiana-based employees that have completed the Pathway to Leadership requirements.
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Liaison Committees
Goal: Liaison with the Indiana Department of Transportation on matters related to consulting engineering.
- Liaison with INDOT
- Plan membership-wide webinar featuring subcommittee chairs
- Respond to industry needs in collaboration with Forward Together* and the Indiana Transportation Team (ITT)
Chair: David Garwood, Butler, Fairman & Seufert
Goal: Liaison with the Indiana Department of Public Works on matters related to consulting engineering.
Responsibilities:
- Liaison with Indy DPW
- Host two membership-wide workshops: one for RPR (Resident Project Representative) and one for Designers
Chair: Jesse Combs, BLA, Inc.
Goal: Liaison with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources on matters related to consulting engineering.
Responsibilities:
- Liaison with IDNR
- Plan membership-wide educational events or webinars as needed
Chair: Amy Noel, Metric Environmental
Goal: Liaison with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management and engage in discussions of national environmental trends.
Responsibilities:
- Liaison with IDEM
- Provide technical assistance for Indiana's water infrastructure, permitting, and legislative policy
Chair: Mark Krenzke, Strand Associates
Goal: Ensure member firms have updated information on Water, Energy & Environment funding resources.
Responsibilities:
- Liaison with OCRA, USDA/RD, IFA/ SRF, IU Public Policy Institute and more
- Coordinate with state and federal agencies on staffing updates, interest rate trends, and the implementation of various infrastructure funding programs
Chair: Kellen Hurst, CHA
Goal: Engage with the Fire Prevention & Building Safety Commission and other partners on matters of relevance to structural and MEP issues.
Responsibilities:
- Advocate for the modernization of building codes in the state
- Addresses issues of mechanical, electrical and structural disciplines
Chair: Chris Carson, Intertek PSI
Internal Committees
Goal: Advocate for legislation that supports the consulting engineering industry.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor activities involving the General Assembly
- Make recommendations for proactive legislation
- Meets every Friday during the legislative session
Chair: David Goffinet, Lochmueller Group
Goal: Advocate for legislation and regulation that supports qualifications-based selection in the consulting engineering industry.
Responsibilities:
- Communicate with clients on the benefits of using QBS in procurement of professional services
- Train the next generation of engineers to advocate for QBS with clients
Chair: Miles Demerly, Kimley Horn
Goal: Bolster talent pipeline of professional engineers, surveyors and others that service the consulting engineering industry
Responsibilities:
- Liaison with higher education institutions and industry partners that focus on talent development and employer support
- Promote scholarship program and score submissions
Chair: Aaron Blank, Lawson-Fisher Associates
Goal: Encourage more young students to take interest in engineering and STEM.
Responsibilities:
- Liaison with K-12 teachers, counselors and community partners
- Facilitate National Engineers Week program and promote volunteerism
- Strategize engagement opportunities in collaboration with the Foundation
Chair: David Wichman, Clark Dietz
Goal: Assist with planning and promotion professional development opportunities for firm professionals.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with Emerging Professionals events and promotion of Young Engineer of the Year Award
- Assist with online continuing education programs (once a biennium)
Chair: Alex Kline, Infrastructure Engineering
Goal: Foster an engaged, inclusive and diverse ACEC membership
Responsibilities:
- Encourage greater participation, inclusion and belonging within the association
- Focus on membership retention in creating an inclusive environment at ACEC programs
- Oversee D/M/W/VBE initiatives
- Promote Membership Networking Fair and Mentor Protégé Program
Chair: Jason Taylor, Burgess & Niple