Committees
Business Resources & Education
Chaired by Tim Bates, Murphy Epson. Identify, develop, and evaluate timely, relevant educational programs and business resources that strengthen ACEC Ohio member firms and support professionals at every career stage and professional discipline.
Environment & Water
Chaired by Christy Pirkle, EMH&T. Represents the interests of ACEC Ohio member companies that provide water resources, environmental engineering, and energy sector work; maintains liaison committees with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, and other regulatory authorities.
Government Affairs
Chaired by Andrew Walton, Jacobs. Provides direction for the Council’s Government Affairs activities; monitors legislation introduced in the Ohio General Assembly and rules and policies promulgated by state administrative agencies.
Member Engagement
Chaired by Jake Stremmel, HDR. Responsible for assuring that the programs and services offered by ACEC Ohio are of significant value to the organization’s member companies, coordinates membership retention and recruitment programs.
Transportation
Chaired by Ed Kagel, American Structurepoint. Represents the interests of ACEC Ohio member firms engaged in transportation engineering; maintains liaison with the Ohio Department of Transportation, Ohio Turnpike Commission, and other transportation-related agencies.
Vertical Development
Chaired by Rick Allen, Bowser-Morner. To represent ACEC Ohio member firms to entities that procure professional engineering services for projects in the vertical construction market to achieve fairer procurement policies, contractual terms, as well as improved standards and funding. Maintains liaison with the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission and works with AIA and AGC on issues.
Workforce Development
Chaired by Cindy Yerkey, Lochmueller Group. Facilitate connections between ACEC Ohio and higher education to develop an open line of communication on curriculum needs, talent pipeline, student experiences, and legislative support. Foster and support the development of future professionals in Ohio’s built environment.
Scholarship Sub-Committee
Chaired by Joe Bolzenius, Mannik & Smith Group. Review existing programs within chapters and make recommendations on moving forward with an ACEC Ohio scholarship program that will complement the ACEC National Scholarship program.
