2012 April - ASCE Richmond Newsletter

INSI DE THI S ISSUE
1 Call for Volunteers

2 Meeting
Announcements
4 Following Up
6 Presidents 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 Engineers Week, liaison to the
Richmond J oint Engineers Council (RJ EC), 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
Engineers 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
Ri chmond Branch - ASCE
www. ASCERi chmond. 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
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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
Entre: 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
ABird@Dewberry.com

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 MGalli@ecslimited.com.

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 9
th
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.

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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,
youd accumulate 4 hours of continuing education credit all that, just on your lunch hour! Plus,
at $20 per meeting, youre 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 ASCEs
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 years 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.


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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!

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PRESIDENTS 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. Thats 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. Thats
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 cant be said any more simply, it isnt 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 dont
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 happenand
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.

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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 Virginias Conference
March 29-31 at Virginia Tech
Look for results soon!


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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 Bachelors 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 isnt 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.
(Continued on page 14)

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CONFERENCES AND TRAINING
The 2012 ASCE Critical Infrastructure Symposium, April 2324
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 2324, 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 wan-
derson@tisp.org. 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 ALClark@Transystems.com.

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

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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

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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 nations 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 ASCEs 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.


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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
dnelson@greeley-hansen.com.

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

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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 ONeill, EIT Website Ch2M Hill 320-3848 KOneill@Ch2m.com
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
Buchananee@ECE-
LTD.com

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