Engineering Influence from ACEC

ACEC and FIDIC To Explore Integrity and Fraud Prevention in International Projects

ACEC and FIDIC North America are launching new webinar series exploring integrity in the Americas. The first session will take place on Thursday, February 17 at 12:00 ET.
Attendees will learn about the successful implementation of Integrity Management on projects funded by the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), including strategies to implement integrity in an accountable manner at the agency level, at the national program level, and within the parent investment or donor organization.
On today’s podcast, FIDIC Integrity Management Committee Chair Richard Stump of RS&H, Inc. leads a discussion on a recent Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) program in Liberia that developed and implemented an anti-fraud and corruption (AFC) Action Plan and other protocols to support the program’s integrity.
Participating in the podcast are:
Christopher Williams, Senior Director for Anti-Fraud and Corruption, Millennium Challenge Corporation
Tshaka E. Dennis, former Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Millennium Challenge Account – Liberia
James Pierre, Senior Associate at Pierre, Tweh and Associates Law Firm in Monrovia, Liberia. Former General Counsel of Millennium Challenge Account - Liberia (MCA-Liberia)
Click here to learn more about the February 17 webinar and to register.

Get to Know Your ExCom: Incoming Vice Chair Janice Marsters

On this episode of "Get to Know Your ExCom," we welcome Hawai'i's Janice Marsters, who will assume the role of Vice Chair at the upcoming ACEC Annual Convention and legislative Summit this May.
Janice Marsters, PE, PhD, is a Senior Principal at Haley & Aldrich, Inc. and manages the firm’s Hawai‘i/Pacific operations. She has been active in ACEC’s Risk Management Committee for many years, including three years as Chair. Dr. Marsters has served as Board Member, President, and twice as National Director for ACEC Hawai‘i, and spearheaded their legislative activities for more than 20 years.

Essentials of Risk Management for Consulting Engineers course

Risk is a fact of life and a big part of business. As we all know, risk and reward move in tandem, higher reward brings higher risk, but going for the golden ring every time isn’t a sustainable business strategy.
That’s where risk management comes in and that’s what we’re going to talk about today. Later this month, ACEC will present an intensive eight-week online program on risk management for engineering firms, and we have the two primary instructors in that course here with us today to talk about risk management.
Jerry Cavaluzzi, Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer, Kennedy/Jenks Consultants
Kevin O’Beirne, National Manager of Engineering Specifications, HDR
Click here to learn more about and to register for the Essentials of Risk Management for Consulting Engineers course. 

Get to Know Your ExCom: Incoming Vice Chair Dan Larson

In this episode of "Get to Know Your ExCom," we welcome incoming Vice Chair Daniel Larson onto the program.
Daniel Larson, PE, is the CEO of American Engineering Testing, Inc (AET), headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. AET is a 100% employee-owned, multi-disciplined engineering firm serving clients nationwide and around the world from 18 offices in the Midwest and West. He is a Past President, National Director, and ACEC/PAC champion of ACEC-Minnesota, and his firm is a founding member of ACEC’s Geoprofessional Coalition.

Spotlight on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging with Gannett Fleming’s Masai Lawson

ACEC's own Katharine Mottley and Masai Lawson, Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition & Inclusion with Gannett Fleming joined the program to discuss the importance of corporate DEI&B programs and how firms can chart the sometimes winding path towards a culture of inclusion.  We also discuss the concept of "allyship" and why it's important for the success of DEI&B programs within firms.  

Get to Know Your ExCom: Incoming NAECE President Joe Fiordaliso

On this episode of "Get to Know Your ExCom," we welcome ACEC New Jersey Executive Director Joe Fiordaliso, who will serve as the National Association of Engineering Council Executives (NAECE) representative to the 2022-2023 Executive Committee.

Get to Know Your ExCom: Jay Wolverton, Chair-elect 2022-2023

On this episode of "Get to Know Your ExCom," we welcome Jay Wolverton, our Chair-elect for 2022-2023.
Jay Wolverton is the executive vice president and chief growth officer for CHA Consulting, Inc. In his role, Wolverton provides strategic oversight and direction for market leaders, business development, and corporate marketing, with a focus on the significant growth anticipated for the company. Prior to joining CHA, Wolverton was the founder and CEO of Wolverton & Associates, which was acquired by CHA in June 2019 and has been fully integrated and rebranded as CHA.

Get to Know Your ExCom: Vice Chair Ralph Guida

On this episode of "Get to Know Your Vice Chair," we welcome Ralph Guida, who will assume office at the upcoming Spring convention in DC.
Ralph Guida is a registered Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) and president and founder of Guida Surveying, Inc. in Irvine, California. He will bring 36 years of surveying experience to the position, and as a second-generation surveyor, taking an active role in supporting the future of the industry has always been a priority for him. Guida has been involved in the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) for more than 17 years, having served as Chapter President, State Organization President, Steering Committee Member, and Chair for the Coalition of Professional Surveyors (COPS). He is also a participant in the ACEC National Political Action Committee and has served as National Director for ACEC California. Guida was unanimously inducted by his colleagues into the ACEC College of Fellows at its Fall Conference last month. This honor is granted to a distinguished class of engineering and land surveying professionals, in recognition of their contributions to the Council and the profession.