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Learn about ACEC/PA's goals and outcomes for 2015-2016, including federal transportation issues, member retention, advocacy, workforce development, and ethical standards.
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Sean M. Henderson, P.E.2015-2016 PresidentACEC/PA Western Chapter Meeting
2015-2016 Officers and Directors Executive Committee Sean Henderson, President, H.W. Lochner, Inc. Matt Cummings, President-Elect, AECOM Joe O’Neil, Vice President, WBCM Perry Schweiss, Treasurer, SPK Engineering, Inc. Eric Frary, Secretary, Michael Baker International Barry Epley, Immediate Past President, Johnson, Mirmiram & Thompson, Inc. Christopher Borton, ACEC National Director, Borton-Lawson Greg Lebo, Government Affairs Committee Chair, Urban Engineers, Inc. Ex-Officio Eric Madden, ACEC/PA, Ex-Officio Regional Chapters Eastern Chapter:YassminGramian, Chapter President - HNTB, Inc. Jon Livingston, Chapter Vice President – Jacobs Engineering Group Central Chapter:Michael Bougher, Chapter President - Stantec, Inc.Todd Morris, Chapter Vice President – Pennoni Associates. Inc. Western Chapter:Mark Markosky, Chapter President - The Markosky Engineering Group, Inc. Ed Reese, Chapter Vice President – RETTEW, Inc. Board of Directors 2014-2016: Roseline Marston – A.D. Marble & Company, Inc.Lea Nadler - Susquehanna Civil Inc.Bill Gross - HDR Inc. 2015-2017: Matthew Marquardt - Urban Engineers, Inc.Troy Holloway - Century Engineering, Inc.Eric Veydt - Gannett Fleming, Inc.
2015-2016 Goals and Desired Outcomes Federal Transportation Reauthorization Improve Member Retention and Recruitment Promote Political Action Committees Enhance the ACEC/PA Brand Advocate for Business Interests Invest in Workforce Development Improve Our Use of Technology Pursue State FAR Audit Compliance Increase Association Non-Dues Revenue Generation Organize Trade Association Partnerships Re-evaluate Our 2013-2015 Strategic Plan and Develop Our 2016-2018 Strategic Plan Strive for the Highest Ethical Standards Vision: ACEC/PA will be the go-to organization to promote and enhance the business interests and profitability of the consulting engineering industry in Pennsylvania.
Federal Transportation Reauthorization The U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate have approved an $8 billion, 3-month extension of federal transportation funding The bill extends infrastructure spending until October 29, 2015 The bill, H.R. 3236, was voted in the affirmative by the entire Pennsylvania Delegation with the exception of Congressmen Lou Barletta and Scott Perry. Senate Votes: Yea’s 91 Nay’s 4 No Vote 5 House Votes: Yea’s 385 Nay’s 34 No Vote 13
Advocating for Business Interests • Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and ACEC/PA Task Force • Construction Inspection Wage Increase • Diverse Business Template Form • Contract/Agreement Issues • Quality Measurements • Contracting-out Issues • Implementation of New ASTA Technology
We, the jury, find the defendant, Derek Rogers, guilty as charged.
Advocating for Business Interests ACEC/PA Testifies before the Senate Labor & Industry Committee
State FAR Audit Compliance • Adequacy of Accounting Records • Standards for Attestations and Audits • Cost Principles • Cost Accounting • Labor-Charging Systems and Other Considerations • Compensation • Selected Areas of Cost • General Audit Considerations • Guidance for Developing Audit Procedures • Audit Reports and Minimum Disclosures • Cognizance and Oversight
Association Non-Dues Revenue Generation • GAC Meetings • Chapter Meetings • Salary Survey • Office Practices Survey • Joint Events w/ Other ACEC Chapters • Future Events
Full Membership Dues Increase ProposalACEC/PA dues only and does not reflect ACEC National dues.Associate/Affiliate dues remain unchanged.
Trade Association Partnerships • Meeting bi-monthly • Discuss coordination • Improve business partnership with PennDOT and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.
Ethical Standards As an ACEC/PA member, we commit to: First, hold paramount the health and welfare of the public in the performance of our professional duties. Second, require honesty, impartiality, and fairness on behalf of the public, clients, employees, firms and the profession that we represent. Third, act in professional matters for each client as faithful agents. Fourth, enhance excellence in the business and human resource management of our firms by working to improve our individual and collective performance. Fifth, communicate openly and timely – seeking a comprehensive understanding of the issues involving professional work and services. Sixth, provide quality services and develop projects that result in value for our clients, satisfaction for team members, and respect and distinction for the American Council of Engineering Companies of Pennsylvania and the consulting engineering profession. Seventh, encourage excellence by striving to create and deliver superior service. Eighth, allocate the time and resources to support and promote the goals and actions of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Pennsylvania.