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1 Call for Volunteers

2 Meeting Announcements

4 Following Up

6 President’s Message

7 Awards

Committee News

8 Spotlight a Member

9 Conferences

11 General Assembly

14 Calendar

15 Contact Information

GET INVOLVED! Volunteer to be an Officer, Committee Chair,

or Committee Member President-Elect – Represents Branch at ASCE leadership conference and in charge of planning special events such as Engineer’s Week, liaison to the Richmond Joint Engineer’s Council (RJEC), and shall supervise all internal events and committees. Vice President – Administers with consent of the Board all aspects of general membership meetings including scheduling topics representative of current events in the profession, selecting a venue, registering or tracking all members attending, and tracking professional development hours associated with each meeting. Secretary/Treasurer – Prepares meeting reports for all meetings, with signatory authority for financial matters and responsible for maintaining bank accounts, paying bills, collecting monies, and preparing financial reports. Younger Member Committee – Shall plan activities and events to promote membership involvement from the Branch Younger Members Group, as the group is defined by ASCE.

Communications Committee – Shall be responsible for all communication to the general membership. This includes, but is not limited to, the publishing of a monthly newsletter to all subscribing Branch members for the purposes of conveying information about upcoming Branch events, meetings, or activities. Membership Committee – Shall plan events to promote new membership and shall maintain existing membership by encouraging participation and interest in ASCE in the Richmond area. Education Committee – Shall promote member involvement in the efforts of all branch outreach to both pre-college and college age students. Committee is charged with delegating the responsibilities of the scholarship selection committee, planning fundraising events to support the Branch outreach, and shall participate in Engineer’s Week activities in the Richmond area. Government Relations Committee – Shall maintain a relationship with government entities and conveying to the membership policies as they relate to the civil engineering community in Richmond or as a whole. Activities include the ASCE General Assembly Social and various outreach and education activities.

April 2, 2012 – Volume 4 Issue 8

Richmond Branch - ASCE www.ASCERichmond.org

Younger Member Chair: Education Outreach Chair: Membership Chair: Government Relations Chair: Communications Chair: Chris Vaught, EIT Brooke Young, EIT Ed Buchanan, PE Austin Clark, PE Denise Nelson, PE, LEED AP

President: President Elect: Vice President: Secretary/Treasurer: Past President: Mike Howell, PE Amy Bird, EIT, LEED AP Mark Yanik, EIT Tony Gaynord, PE Amanda Harmon, PE

ASCE Richmond Branch - August Newsletter ASCE Richmond Branch – April 2012 Newsletter

APRIL MEETINGS

Busch Gardens – New Roller Coaster by Mike Galli, M. Sc., P.E. April 17, 2012 12:00pm Westwood Club The Verbolten, Busch Gardens newest roller coaster, posed some very significant design challenges with respect to foundation design. This presentation will review the geotechnical related design challenges of the new coaster and site development in addition to detailing certain aspects relevant to the construction inspection and testing of the ride. New Lunch Buffet Salad: Mixed Baby Greens with Ranch, House and Bleu Cheese Dressings Entrée: Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Freshly Baked Breads and Butter Sides: Maytag Bleu Cheese Mashed Potatoes, Orzo Pilaf, Roasted Vegetables Ratatouille, Cookies Drinks: Regular and Decaf Coffees, Tea Visit our website by March 9 to register. The $20 registration includes lunch and a certificate for 25 minutes of continuing education time. If you have questions, contact Amy Bird at [email protected]

Mr. Galli is the Vice President, Principal Engineer, and Hampton Roads Area Manager for ECS in Williamsburg, VA. ECS provides services in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing, and Transportation Engineering. Mr. Galli has also just completed his term as ASCE Virginia Section President. For more information, you can contact Mr. Galli at (757) 229-6677 or [email protected].

The Busch Gardens website says this about the ride opeing this spring “Get ready to climb aboard Verbolten℠, an all-new multi-launch, indoor/outdoor roller coaster opening at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Va. A German tourist center serves as the ride entrance and as the launching point for an autobahn touring experience. An unexpected detour launches riders into the verboten Black Forest. A lightning-fast, multi-sensory dash through the dark and foreboding woods ends with a terrifying 88-foot plunge toward the Rhine River that will leave everyone breathless. Luckily, this exhilarating ride leads right back to the fun and the festivities of Oktoberfest.” More information is available at http://seaworldparks.com/en/buschgardens-williamsburg/. Post-PE Happy Hour April 17 at 5:00pm at Champps at Stony Point Once again, free first drink for test takers and free appetizers for all.

Wednesday, May 9th

at

Hardywood Park Craft Brewery

2408 Ownby Lane

Richmond, VA 23220

5:30PM – 6:15 PM Appetizers and Tasting

6:15PM – 7:00 PM Recognition Program

7:00PM – 7:30 PM Brewery Tour

Member Appreciation and

Recognition Event

ASCE Richmond Branch

Come recognize the new class of ASCE Richmond Branch Life

Members and meet the graduating seniors from the

University of Virginia Student ASCE Chapter at the newest

Richmond Micro Brewery.

http://www.hardywood.com/media-gallery/detail/116/236


CONTINUING EDUCATION Richmond Branch Provides CECs Do you realize that ASCE Richmond Branch monthly meetings are designed to provide continuing education credits in Virginia? The Branch typically hosts 8 technical or management meetings annually with 25 minutes of continuing education time each. If you attended these meetings, you’d accumulate 4 hours of continuing education credit… all that, just on your lunch hour! Plus, at $20 per meeting, you’re earning credits at the rate of $40/credit, a comparable bargain to other education programs available.

FOLLOWING UP….

Release the Leader Within You and Others: The Seven Qualities of Effective Leaders (Live Interactive Webinar) On March 14th, around two dozen ASCE Richmond Branch members and guests attended this webinar at the office of Austin Brockenbrough & Associates. The webinar was put on by the ASCE Continuing Education Department and sponsored by the Virginia Section. Dr. Walesh, PhD, PE, a noted author and business consultant, presented several compelling ideas about leadership in an engineering and general business context while also providing a framework for engineers and managers to use when structuring teams and strategies within their company. The presentation was made through illustrative examples of good leadership and by identifying key qualities of various leaders in the context of different challenges. Attendees received 1.5 continuing education credits for attending the event. ASCE National Capital Section March Meeting ASCE-NCS held their annual Sustainability Meeting in March. The evening included the Keynote Address by Peter Binney, P.E., M.ASCE, Vice President for Infrastructure Systems at Merrick & Co., and a member of ASCE’s National Sustainability Committee. Mr. Binney introduced the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) and the new sustainable infrastructure rating system, envision. The presentation was similar to one Carol Bowers from ASCE gave to the Richmond Branch in October 2011. The meeting also included the seventh annual Sustainability Awards competition. This year’s NCS Sustainability Award winner is the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Washington, DC, for its renova-tion and upgrade of the East House Underground Garage (EHUG). The EHUG received a Leader in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for New Construction Certification at the Gold level on January 19, 2012. The NCS is planning their Annual Awards Banquet for April 10, 2012. The event will feature a keynote address by ASCE President-Elect Greg DiLoreto, and numerous awards/recognition for local projects, engineers, and students. More information is available at www.asce-ncs.org.


ASCE Global Perspectives on Sustainable Development ASCE and sister societies the Canadian Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE) and the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) met in March in DC to discuss issues of Sustainable Development. The three societies represent Civil Engineers in the USA, Canada, and Great Britian. All agreed that sustainable infrastructure is a necessity and signed an agreement to lead the industry in more sustainable development practices. Development of sustainable practices that help eradicate global poverty and adapt to the potential impacts of climate change are also priorities in the ASCE, ICE and CSEA document. Read and download a copy (PDF). Learn more about this year's Triennial Conference.

ASCE President Andrew Herrmann signing the protocol (assisted by

ASCE Executive Director Pat Natale

ICE President Richard Coackley,

ASCE President-Elect Greg DiLoreto,

Richmond Branch Communications Chair

Denise Nelson, ASCE President

Andrew Herrmann, and ASCE Executive Director Pat Natale

CSCE President Randy Pickle, Richmond Branch Communications

Chair Denise Nelson, CSCE President-Elect Jim Kells

Richmond Branch Communications Chair Denise Nelson mixed in with

some of the Penn State ASCE Student Chapter members

SAVE THE DATE

The next triennial conference will be in London in 2015!


PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: THE IMPORTANCE OF YOU

Mike Howell, PE What makes a professional organization successful? Over the past year I have discovered that the answer to that question lies with the people responsible for leading that organization. That’s it. Having the right people in leadership can drive an organization forward or let it drift into obscurity. The right people are what gives the organization relevance in the community and what provides its members with the tools, continuing education, and networking opportunities that make membership in a professional organization so valuable. Your ASCE Richmond Branch is no exception and having willing and dedicated volunteers leading our group is what matters most. I share a lot of my personal background and opinions through these articles each month. That’s because I believe in what this organization stands for and what it can become in the careers of its members. One thing I have learned over the past few years is that the true benefits of an organization become exponentially more realized once you make the decision to get involved in the leadership of the group. It can’t be said any more simply, it isn’t until you put in your own time and effort behind an organization that you will fully realize the tremendous opportunities that exist in being part of it. What about you? Do you consider the ASCE Richmond Branch to be relevant in the local engineering community? Do you consider membership to be an important tool in providing you with education and networking opportunities that improve your career? If so, consider accepting the challenge of becoming an officer or chair and putting your own efforts towards ensuring that it continues to provide this benefit to the engineers of the Richmond area. Likewise, if you don’t feel as though ASCE is providing that service or fulfilling this mission, consider the opportunity you would have as a leader of the group to making it become something you would see value in belonging to. In either case, the decision of where this organization goes in the future depends on who is willing to dedicate themselves to seeing it succeed. How the ASCE Richmond branch serves its members in the future depends on who is willing to be responsible for making it happen…and that person is you! Starting this month the Richmond Branch will be hosting its annual nominations for its board of directors for next year. The success of the branch in 2012-2013 will depend on the people who step up to the challenge of leadership and who desire to see the branch continue to grow. Are you willing to accept this? Do you desire to see something that has been a benefit to your own career continues on? Do you desire to see it improved into something that you personally would see as valuable? If so, then I encourage you to consider nominating yourself for an officer or chair position for 2012-2013 and making sure that this organization continues to grow. If you have any questions about the positions that are open or about how you can contribute to the group, please contact either myself or President-Elect Amy Bird and let us know that you are interested in seeing ASCE successful in the year to come.


ASCE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS The Honors and Awards Program of the American Society of Civil Engineers has as its objective the advancement of the engineering profession through the recognition of exceptionally meritorious achievement. Fill information is at www.asce.org/awards. 1 Nominations Due May 1st Alfred Nobel Prize Nominations Due June 1st Charles Pankow Award for Innovation Henry L. Michel Award for the Industry

Advancement of Research OCEA Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement OPAL Outstanding Projects and Leaders Ralph B. Peck Award The Professional Practice Ethics and Leadership

Award H. Bolton Seed Medal (Nominations Accepted At

Any Time, But Awarded In Even Years) Innovation in Sustainable Civil Engineering Award

CIVIL ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIPS

The ASCE Virginia Section invites ASCE Virginia student members, or children and grandchildren of ASCE Virginia Section members or life members, attending an ABET-credited civil engineering program, to apply for a $2,000 scholarship. Two $2,000 awards will be made for the 2012-13 school year. DEADLINE: MAY 31, 2012

Click here for the ASCE Scholarship application.

YOUNGER MEMBER GROUP NEWS

P.E. Planner Upcoming exam date is April 13, 2012 Next exam date is October 26, 2012 (application deadline is June 18, 2012).

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

NEWS

Branch Website www.ASCERichmond.org Call for Articles The Richmond Branch of ASCE is soliciting short articles (500 words or less) for our summer newsletters. Longer articles are welcome, but may be split and continued on the website. Articles may describe interesting projects, procedures, industry trends, etc.; however, articles with a heavy sales pitch will not be printed. Photos and figures are encouraged. Please contact the Communications Chair if you have any questions or to submit an article. Public Agencies Publish Articles, Advertisements, or Job Postings for FREE. Please contact the Communications Chair to submit.

EDUCATION NEWS 2012 ASCE Virginia’s Conference March 29-31 at Virginia Tech Look for results soon!


SPOTLIGHT ON A MEMBER Celebrating the Achievements of Denise Nelson, P.E., LEED AP, M.ASCE Have you ever wondered how the ASCE Richmond Branch is able to do what it does? Have you ever wondered about the folks that work behind the scenes? Our Spotlight for the month of April is Denise Nelson, one of the dedicated ASCE Board Members, working to make the Richmond Branch a success. Denise is our Communications Committee Chair and her primary role is as Newsletter Editor. Denise is currently working as the Sustainability Manager and Design Engineer for Water/Wastewater/Stormwater projects for Greeley and Hansen in Richmond, Virginia. Ms. Nelson started her engineering career at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, where she graduated in 2001 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering. She continued her education at the University of Cincinnati, Ohio, where she graduated in 2003 with a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering. She became a Professional Engineer in 2007 and achieved her Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accreditation (LEED AP) in 2009. She has worked for such firms as Metcalf and Eddy in Ohio, the Federal Highway Administration in Virginia, and AECOM in New Zealand. Ms. Nelson spent a year in 2007-2008 in Auckland, New Zealand, working for Maunsell Limited (now AECOM), doing modeling of sanitary and storm sewer systems. She developed and implemented the first InfoWorks CS modeling project for the firm, including a training program in hydraulic and hydrologic modeling theory, to ensure her work would become a foundation for junior engineers to build on after she returned to the United States. When speaking about her year in New Zealand, she reminisces with fondness and pride at her work there. She loves Auckland, saying the country is beautiful and the time she spent there was wonderful. She says she would love to return, either as a tourist or possibly in a professional capacity. Ms. Nelson considers herself lucky to be able to work in a field in which she feels passionate. She understands the importance of sustainability and protecting our resources and the environment and applies that work ethic to all of her water and wastewater infrastructure design projects. Ms. Nelson enjoys her time spent giving back to the engineering community through her various professional affiliations, especially ASCE. Ms. Nelson has also applied her experience and passion to a number of publications and presentations for ASCE, APWA, and various WEF conferences, to name a few.

As a younger engineer, Ms. Nelson understands the importance of striving for excellence in the profession, all while maintaining an optimum work-life balance. She says it isn’t easy but expresses how satisfied she is to be able to work in the profession she loves as well as raise her 2-year old son, Marcus, with her husband, Brian. Her advice to other full-time working engineering professionals is to ensure there is always time for family and friends.

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CONFERENCES AND TRAINING

The 2012 ASCE Critical Infrastructure Symposium, April 23–24 Building on the successes of the Critical Infrastructure Symposiums of 2010 and 2011 at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the 2012 Symposium will be held April 23–24, 2012, at the Hilton Arlington Hotel in Arlington, VA. The Critical Infrastructure Symposium is hosted by The Infrastructure Security Partnership (TISP), Society of American Military Engineers, George Mason University, and U.S. Military Academy. The Symposium is a collaborative learning community of students, educators, practitioners, and government officials engaged in developing the next generation of critical infrastructure protection and resilience leaders, technologies, and strategies. The Critical Infrastructure Symposium is not about policy, engineering, or asset protection. Instead, it is about the integration of these disciplines with economics, insurance, security, and everything else to form a coherent whole. As such, the theme for the 2012 Symposium is “Full Spectrum Resilience.” We look forward to seeing you in April at the 2012 Critical Infrastructure Symposium. Additional information is available from Bill Anderson, TISP Director, at 703-908-2848 or [email protected]. The symposium website and Symposium agenda is located at http://ciasce.asce.org/cisymposium2012. Stormwater Requirements: Meeting the Compliance Challenge, April 26 9:30 to 3:00 pm, Richmond Marriot West VWEA Members $60/Non-members $80 Seminar features presentations from USEPA and DCR regarding updates on:

National Stormwater Rulemaking, New stormwater regulations in VA DCRs role in training and implementation MS4 Permit Program Update Regulatory Roundtable moderated by Preston Bryant Find additional details at our website

First Virginia Geotechnical Conference, April 30, May 1 and 2 ASCE Geo-Institute and Virginia Chapter Topic: Lessons Learned in Geotechnical Engineering Venue: Williamsburg Lodge; Williamsburg, VA. Speakers: 16 high qualified geotechnical speakers (PDHs: 10hrs) Website: www.virginiageoinstitute.org

For More Conferences, Visit http://www.asce.org/conferences/upcoming-conferences/ For More Training Events, Visit http://www.asce.org/knowledge-learning/continuing-education/

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GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE NEWS

VA General Assembly Legislation As of March 26, 2012, the General Assembly had not passed a budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 which means the 60 day session closed without the Assembly completing their primary task. However, several of the bills we were following did pass this session. Those that were left in committee we will pick up next session to follow. None of the transportation funding bills passed either chamber. HB1248 which did pass both chambers only provides nominal funding increase to the Transportation budget. Neither party was willing to advance the bills related to indexing the gas tax or provide other long term solutions to the transportation funding issue. On a positive note several bills were passed relating to Nutrient credit certification and management. Several land use bills passed both chambers regarding eminent domain and private property rights. The 2012 General Assembly session should be closing soon and will complete another cycle of budget writing in Richmond. Each year the Branch involvement has increased at the Assembly. We are improving the process through which we can follow bills as they are introduced. If you have thoughts for improving our Meet and Greet, speakers you would like to hear at a Branch meeting or would like to get involved please email Austin Clark at [email protected]. Virginia Legislation updated as of 3/27/2012 Transportation funding

HB23 Transportation Trust Fund; increases amount of sales and use tax revenue dedicated to Fund Left in Appropriations Committee

HB393 Motor fuels tax; dedicates additional revenue to operation, etc., of transportation system Left in Finance Committee

HB422 Transportation; additional funding by imposing and increasing certain taxes Left in Finance Committee

HB892 Highway Construction Projects Trust Fund; established Left in Finance Committee HB898 Highway Maintenance and Operating Fund; for transportation funding Left in

Appropriations Committee HB1241 Motor fuels tax; indexed Left in Finance Committee HB1248 Transportation construction, operation and maintenance, and funding PASSED

o Transportation construction, operation and maintenance, and funding. Provides for the construction, maintenance, and funding of transportation by (i) increasing transportation's share of year-end surpluses to 67 percent, and (ii) authorizing the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) to name highways, bridges, interchanges, and other transportation facilities for private entities if an annual naming rights fee is paid, with the revenue dedicated to highway maintenance and operation. The bill also charges the CTB with greater responsibilities involving integration of land use and transportation planning and authorizes the CTB to withhold federal and state funds for certain local or regional capital improvement projects if those projects are inconsistent with the Statewide Transportation Plan or the Six-Year Improvement Program. Provision is made for use of "revenue-sharing" funds for secondary highway


system maintenance projects carried out by local governments. The bill provides for special allocations by the CTB for bridge reconstruction, high priority highway projects, and reconstruction of highways with particularly deteriorated pavements. Finally, the bill establishes an annual $50 license tax for electric motor vehicles registered in the Commonwealth. This bill is identical to SB 639.

SB162 Fuels taxes; indexing of tax rates Incorporated into SB631 SB503 Motor vehicle fuels sales tax; transfers administration and collection to DMV PASSED SB631 Motor Fuels Tax, indexed; Stricken from the calendar SB639 Transportation construction, operation and maintenance, and funding PASSED SJ6 Constitutional amendment; Transportation Funds (first reference) Continued until 2013

Public procurement

HB449 Virginia Public Procurement Act; preferences by localities, etc. Left in General laws committee

HB529 Virginia Public Procurement Act; preference for local products and firms Left in General laws committee

HB530 Virginia Public Procurement Act; permissive contract provisions for localities Left in General laws committee

SB236 Virginia Public Procurement Act; multiple project contracts for services relating to construction Passed Senate left in House General laws committee

Environmental

HB176 Nutrient credit certification; regulations PASSED HB799 Wetlands and streams; water protection permits; conditions for contribution to

Board-approved fund Continued until 2013 HB932 Nutrient management; funds for Voluntary Nutrient Management Plan Program

PASSED HB942 Alternative onsite sewage system; locality cannot require owner to enter in

performance agreement Left in Counties, Cities and Towns HB67 Non-navigable state waters; regulation exclusively by Commonwealth Left in ACNR HB1231 Onsite sewage systems; inspections PASSED SB77 Nutrient credit certification; regulations PASSED SB174 Stormwater program assistance; DCR to provide technical and staff assistance in

managing Left in ACNR SB253 Dam safety; consultation with Department of Emergency Management PASSED SB402 Nutrient Offset Fund Continued until 2013 SB410 Wetlands and streams; water protection permits; conditions for contribution to a

Board approved fund Continued until 2013 SB442 Design and inspection of onsite sewage systems Passed Senate left in House Health

committee Land use

HB92 Urban development areas; incorporation of areas optional rather than mandatory Left in Counties, Cities and Towns

HB614 Comprehensive plan; controls future land use decisions of governing body Left in Counties, Cities and Towns


HB729 Urban development areas; increases population thresholds to determine applicability of requirements Left in Counties, Cities and Towns

HB794 Urban development areas; incorporation of areas optional rather than mandatory Left in Counties, Cities and Towns

HB869 Urban development areas; makes incorporation optional rather than mandatory for all localities PASSED, identical to SB274

HB1035 Eminent domain; lost profits and access PASSED HJ3 Constitutional amendment; taking or damaging of private property for public use

(second reference) PASSED SB274 Urban development areas PASSED SB240 Constitutional amendment (voter referendum); taking or damaging of private

property; public use PASSED SJ3 Constitutional amendment; taking or damaging of private property for public use (second

reference) PASSED incorporates SJ67 and SJ117 Professional regulation

HB390 General Assembly; creation of new regulatory program, etc. Left in Rules committee Federal Legislative Fly In 2012 On March 20, 2012 in Washington, DC Representative John Mica spoke at the Rally for Roads on the National Mall. RALLY for ROADS promotes the belief that a multi-year highway bill will stimulate economic growth, maintain our nation’s global competitiveness and above all, create American jobs. More information is available at www.rallyforroads.com. From the Richmond Branch, Bryan Stevenson attended the Legislative Fly In this year. The following message was received as an update from ASCE National on the Fly In: Over 160 ASCE members gathered in Washington, DC, this week for ASCE’s Annual Legislative Fly-In. Participants brought the message of infrastructure renewal to their elected leaders, asking them to pass a transportation bill so states can get back on track to address deteriorating roads, bridges and transit systems across the country. They also shared with elected leaders the need to reauthorize natural hazards legislation that coordinates federal research efforts aimed at mitigating the effects of earthquakes and windstorms. After training sessions on these legislative issues affecting the profession of civil engineering, participants made visits to over 240 Congressional offices to share the civil engineering perspective. Fly-In participants heard from U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood at a dinner address Tuesday evening, saying, “America is one big pothole” and urging ASCE members to ask their elected leaders to “put partisan politics aside for one day and pass the transportation bill.”


BRANCH BUSINESS

Schedule of Upcoming Events

This Newsletter is brought to you by: (Continued from page 8)

Ms. Nelson exemplifies this ideal by scheduling time for ASCE, maintaining a high level of quality with her work at Greeley and Hansen, and always having time for her family. She says the key to achieving all she has done is to schedule, prioritize, and stick to it. Ms. Nelson is never too busy to respond to email questions or comments. If you would like to drop her a note or inquire as to other volunteering opportunities, Ms. Nelson can be reaches at [email protected].

Date Speaker Topic Location

April 17, 12pm Mike Galli Busch Gardens Westwood Club

April 17, 5pm -- Post-PE Happy Hour Champps

Stony Point

May 9, 5:30pm -- Membership Appreciation Hardywood Park Craft Brewery


Contact Information Name

Office / Committee

Company Phone Email

Mike Howell, PE President Austin Brockenbrough

& Assoc. LLP 592-3905

MHowell@ Brockenbrough.com

Amanda Harmon, PE Past President Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

673-3882 Amanda.Harmon@ Kimley-Horn.com

Amy Bird, EIT, LEED AP

President Elect Dewberry

205-3338

ABird@ Dewberry.com

Mark Yanik, EIT Vice President Parsons Brinkerhoff 615-4900 Yanik@

PBWorld.com

Tony Gaynord, PE Treasurer / Secretary

McKinney & Company 798-1451 AGaynord@

McKinney-USA.com Denise Nelson, PE,

LEED AP Communications

Greeley And Hansen LLC

204-2407 DNelson@

Greeley-Hansen.com

Kevin O’Neill, EIT Website Ch2M Hill 320-3848 [email protected]

Austin L. Clark, PE Government

Relations TranSystems 282-0377

ALClark@ TranSystems.com

Chris Vaught, EIT Younger

Member Group AECOM 515-8300

Chris.Vaught@ aecom.com

Brooke Young, EIT Education Outreach

Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

673-3882 Brooke.Young@ Kimley-Horn.com

Ed Buchanan, PE Membership Environ-Civil

Engineering, Ltd. 549-5649

[email protected]

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