OUR COMMITTEES

The Driving Force Behind Our Mission

ACEC-RI's foundation is built upon the collaborative efforts of its varied and highly productive committees and forums. These committees play vital roles in:

  1. Overseeing the operations of ACEC-RI.

  2. Establishing a robust professional network for knowledge exchange and business enhancement.

  3. Championing equitable business practices within the engineering community.

Our committees typically convene virtually on a monthly or six-week basis. We invite employees of member firms to participate in committees that align with their interests and expertise.

  • Government Affairs
    Chair: Peter Pavao
    Review and monitor legislative and regulatory issues at the state level that will impact our industry. 

    PAC/Political Fundraiser
    Chair: W. Heller
    "Plans events and raises money for the ACEC National PAC.

  • Diversity
    Chair:  T. Brayton / V. Southern
    Explores diversity, inclusion, bias, and equal opportunity issues in order to open up the field to under-represented groups.  Also explores issues affecting DBE businesses and the DBE program in order to find improvements that will benefit all businesses. 

    Leadership Education/Young Professionals
    Chair: Seth Lemoine
    Prepare the next generation of leaders in ACEC and the engineering community by providing educational opportunities to members.

  • Membership
    Chair: J. Shevlin
    Promotes and monitors all aspects of membership, including retention of existing members and development of new and innovative ways to attract new members. 

    Programs
    Chair: Kazem Farhoumand
    Develop a program schedule with featured speakers that serve a wide range of interests.

    Scholarship/Golf Tournament
    Chair: W. Heller
    Coordinate the golf tournament that supports the ACEC-RI College Scholarship Fund.  

    Communications
    Chair:  Open
    Provides internal and external communications using newsletters, social and website. 

  • Transportation
    Chair: J. Shevlin
    Work with RIDOT, RIAC, RIPTA, and RITBA to review policies, programs, and upcoming design and construction contracts.

    Environmental
    Chair: S. Cabral
    Work with RIDEM, CRMC, and NBC to review regulations, policy changes, permit issues, and upcoming design and construction contracts.

    Quality-Based Selection (QBS)
    Chair: M. Chlebek
    Promote the use of QBS bidding by state agencies and local municipalities in the procurement of professional services and show that QBS protects the public and the taxpayer, benefits small and large firms, and promotes technical innovation.  

    Land Use
    Chair: L.Bradley
    Help advance the interests of firms working with developers, municipalities, etc., on land use and development projects.

Interested in Joining a Committee?