MSPE 2007 - 2008 Committees

CHAIR
Ronald W. Black, Jr. P.E.
1700 Michaelwood Ct.
St. Charles, MO  63303
Phone: (314) 344-9523
FAX:  (314) 344-9870
Email: rblack@ameren.com

MEMBERS
Alysen M. Abel, P.E.
Phone:  (913) 239-9225
Email:  aabel@everestkc.net

Neil S. Brady, P.E.
Phone: (417) 866-2741
Email: nbrady@aeincmo.com

William Anthony, P.E.
Phone: (913) 492-7777
FAX:   (913) 492-7443
Email:  wranthony@terracon.com

Kelsie Clark, P.E.
Phone:  (816) 329-8651
FAX:   (816) 329-8602
Email:  kdclark@transystems.com

Josephine L. Emerick, P.E.
Phone: (314) 743-4138
Fax: (314) 429-0462
Email: jo_emerick@urscorp.com

Krista Kotur, E.I.T.
Phone:  (314) 554-3258
Fax:      (314) 554-3268
Email:  kkotur@ameren.com

Ross Kasmann, E.I.
Phone: (573) 449-2646
Email: rkasmann@ess-inc.com

Breck Washam, P.E.
Phone: (314) 821-9016
FAX:  (314) 821-5406
Email: bwasham@burnsmcd.com

Ralph Wolfram, P.E.
Phone: (636) 625-6216

Ex-Officio Member
Cherie L. Bishop
MSPE Director of Operations
Phone: (573) 636-6949
FAX: (573) 636-5475
Email: cheriebishop@mspe.org

Objective:
Plan and provide an annual convention that will benefit the profession, the Society and individual members and motivate members to participate.

Goals:
1.         Develop an agenda to allow flexibility of attendance and select programs whose interest will generate better attendance.
2. Meet/exceed budget projections for excess revenue over expenses.

CHAIR
Gary Strack, P.E.
Shafer, Kline & Warren, Inc.
1125 Corporate Avenue
Lenexa, KS  66219
Phone: (913) 888-7800
FAX: (913) 888-7868 
Email: strack@skw-inc.com

CO-CHAIR
Jason Dohrmann, P.E.
Howard R. Green Company
16020 Swingley Ridge Rd, Ste 120
St. Louis, MO  63017
Phone:  (636) 519-0990
FAX:   (636) 519-0996
Email:  jdohrmann@hrgreen.com

Objective:
Maintain and improve the society’s bylaws at the state and chapter level by continual review and study.

Goal:
1. Review MSPE Bylaws if requested.
2. Work with MSPE Chapter Bylaws Committee chairs to conduct review of chapter bylaws.  Propose changes so that they conform to MSPE Bylaws.

CHAIR
Dr. James E. Thompson, P.E.
Dean, College of Engineering
University of Missouri-Columbia
Engineering Building East W1025
Columbia, MO  65211
Phone: (573) 882-4378
FAX: (573) 882-2490
Email: thompsonje@missouri.edu

Objective:
Submit recommendations for MSPE’s consideration and action to maintain engineering education excellence in Missouri. Assist other MSPE committees in planning and implementing MSPE programs on campus to encourage professional licensure and understanding of ethics issues.

Goals:
1.  Provide continuing liaison among the programs of engineering education in Missouri and the MSPE Board of Directors.
2.  Pursue the resolution of the “educator registration” issue with the Missouri Board of Registration to encourage conformance with RSMo Chapter 327 of the Missouri State statutes.
3.  Work in coordination with Professional Engineers in Education. 
4.  Work to revitalize MSPE student chapters.

CHAIR
David Mink, P.E.
Boone County Public Works
5551 Hwy 63 S
Columbia, MO  65201
Phone:  (573) 449-8515
FAX: (573) 875-1602
Email: dmink@boonecountymo.org

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Bruce Wylie, Executive Director
Phone: (573) 636-4861
FAX: (573) 636-5475
Email: brucewylie@mspe.org

The Rhoads Company

Objective:
Influence policy, legislation and regulation at the state and local levels, on selected issues in the interest of engineers, the engineering profession and the public welfare.

Goals:
1.  Work with the Executive Committee and the contract lobbyist firm to identify priorities for legislative action.
2.  Forward a list of 2 members from each chapter that will actively call on the legislators from their geographic area.
3.  Draft position papers where necessary.

CHAIR
Steven Linehan, E.I.
HNTB
715 Kirk Dr
Kansas City, MO  64105
Phone    (816) 472-1201
Email     slinehan@hntb.com

CO-CHAIR
Allan Erdman, P.E.
5555 Pershing Ave., Apt 3E
St. Louis, MO  63112
Phone:  (314) 531-4321
FAX:   (314) 531-6966
Email:  aerdman@hornershifrin.com

MEMBERS

Central Chapter
Jaime Klein, E.I.
Phone:  (573) 214-2677
FAX:   (573) 214-2714
Email:  jmklein@terracon.com

Ozark Chapter
Andrew Sparks, P.E.
Phone:  (417) 831-9700
FAX:    (417) 831-9777
Email:  asparks@geoengineers.com

St. Louis Chapter
Jeff Hoevelmann, P.E.
Phone:  (314) 647-4023
FAX:     (314) 647-6031
Email:  hoevelm@gtw.net

Southeast Chapter
Dewayne Mabry, P.E.
Phone:  (573) 243-8191
FAX:     (573) 243-2425
Email:  dewaynem@penzel.com

Western Chapter
Jerry Stevenson, P.E. 
Phone: (816) 421-8386
FAX: (816) 471-6109
Email: jstevenson@hcbridges.com

Objective:
Plan and implement programs to recruit and retain members.

Goals:
1.  Work in coordination with NSPE on the 3 R’s of Membership: Recruitment, Retention, and Reclamation.
2.  Develop other program ideas to recruit, retain, and reclaim members.

CHAIR
Ronald E. Zitterkopf, P.E.
Black & Veatch
PO Box 8405
Kansas City, MO 64114
Phone: (913) 458-3252
FAX: (913) 458-3730
Email: zitterkopfre@bv.com

MEMBERS

To be presented for approval at the Winter Board of Directors Meeting in January.

Objective:

Submit a slate of nominees for the Executive Committee officer positions of the society.
Goals:
1.  Establish committee members as defined in MSPE Bylaws Article X.
2.  Conduct the search for a slate of officers in sufficient time to be circulated to the membership not less than sixty days prior to election at MSPE’s Annual Convention.

Past Presidents

CHAIR
Ronald E. Zitterkopf, P.E. …….(06-07)
Black & Veatch
PO Box 8405
Kansas City, MO 64114
Phone: (913) 458-3252
FAX: (913) 458-3730
Email: zitterkopfre@bv.com

MEMBERS
Brad R. Parrish, P.E. ……….(05-06)

Michael A. Meyers, P.E........ (04-05)

Marie A. Collins, P.E............ (03-04)

John V. Huss, P.E............... (02-03)

Kevin C. Skibiski, P.E........... (01-02)

Charles E. Owsley, P.E........ (00-01)

J. Kensey Russell, P.E.......... (99-00)

William P. Clarke................ (98-99)

Fred E. Palmerton, P.E......... (97-98)

Dr. Cyrus O. Harbourt, P.E... (96-97)

Lynn E. Bertuglia, P.E. ........ (95-96)

Gerald J. Reihsen, P.E    ..... (94-95)

Robert C. Flory, P.E............. (93-94)

Robert T. Berry, P.E............ (92-93)

Dr. Robert L. Davis, P.E....... (91-92)

Stanley Dolecki, P.E............ (90-91)

C. Royce Fugate, P.E........... (89-90)

Theodore J. Cambern, P.E. .(88-89)

Thomas C. Kirkwood, P.E.... (86-87)

Calvin M. Ochs, P.E............. (85-86)

James E. Moulder,P.E……….(84-85)

Myron D. Calkins, P.E.......... (81-82)

James S. Anderson, P.E....... (80-81)

Thomas A. Herrmann, P.E... (79-80)

Thomas C. Baker, Jr., P.E.... (78-79)

Donald L. Hiatte, P.E........... (77-78)

R. David Plank, P.E............. (74-75)

Charles H. Zurheide, P.E...... (73-74)

J. M. Beauchamp, P.E.......... (71-72)

Paul Q. Olschner, P.E........... (70-71)

David H. Lillard, P.E............ (69-70)

J. Kent Roberts, P.E............. (65-66)

Robert N. Hunter, P.E.......... (64-65)

CHAIR
Donald L. Hiatte, P.E.
3988 County Road 436
New Bloomfield, MO  65063
Phone: (573) 636-5340
FAX: (573) 634-3510
Email: dhiatte@ktis.net

Members
Marie Collins, P.E.
Phone: (314) 768-6316
FAX: (314) 768-2734
Email: macoll@stlmsd.com

John V. Huss, P.E.
Phone: (573) 814-1568
FAX: (573) 814-1128  
Email: jhuss@thhinc.com

Ronald E. Zitterkopf, P.E.
Phone: (913) 458-3252
FAX: (913) 458-3730
Email: zitterkopfre@bv.com

Objective:
To recommend appropriate MSPE candidates for vacancies as they occur on statewide boards, commissions, etc.

Goals:
1. Distribute at the Winter & Annual Meetings a form whereby members can indicate their interest in serving on statewide boards, commissions, etc.
2.  Establish a list of MSPE members which can be put forth for appointment to statewide boards, commissions, etc. from the completed forms.

CHAIR
Marie Collins, P.E.
Phone: (314) 768-6316
FAX: (314) 768-2734
Email: macoll@stlmsd.com
(Term expires 2008)

MEMBERS
Charles E. Owsley, P.E.
Phone: (816) 969-7465
FAX: (816) 969-7795
Email:chuck.owsley@lees-summit.mo.us
(Term expires 2009)

Brad R. Parrish, P.E.
Phone: (417) 864-6000
FAX: (417) 864-6004
Email: bradparrish@ppimo.com
(Term expires 2010)
 
Kurt E. Higgins, P.E.
Phone: (417) 624-5703
FAX: (417) 624-7558
Email: khiggins@amce.com
(Term expires 2011)

J. Kensey Russell, P.E.
Phone:  (573) 442-4537
FAX:     (573) 442-4543
Email:  jrussell@skw-inc.com
(Term expires 2012)

Objective:
Seek common acceptance, understanding and enforcement of ethical standards. Act upon charges of unethical conduct made against MSPE members in accordance of Article X of the society’s bylaws.

Goals:

1. To have no professional conduct complaints.

2.  Continue dialogue with the
Registration Board for inclusion of an ethics seminar as part of the licensure procedure.

CHAIR
Benjamin A. Ross, P.E.
Engineering Surveys & Services
1113 Fay Street
Columbia, MO  65201
Phone:(573) 449-2646
FAX: (573) 449-1499
Email: bross@ess-inc.com

MEMBERS
Josephine L. Emerick, P.E.
Phone: (314) 743-4138
Fax: (314) 429-0462
Email: jo_emerick@urscorp.com

Jaime Klein, E.I.
Phone:  (573) 214-2677
FAX:   (573) 214-2714
Email:  jmklein@terracon.com

Gregory Nehring, E.I.
Phone:  (573) 636-3033
FAX:     (573) 636-3789
Email:  gnehring@ess-inc.com

Amy H. Ruggeri, P.E.
Phone: (417) 831-8779
FAX: (417) 831-8959
Email: aruggeri@cityutilities.net

Objective:
Provide an opportunity in the fall for members and prospective members to obtain a portion of the professional development hours needed for licensure renewal.

Goals:
1.  Provide the PDH programs at a reasonable cost.
2.  Use the fall PDH program to promote MSPE to prospective members.
3. Plan the fall PDH program such that MSPE realizes non-dues revenue from the project.

CHAIR
William R. Anthony, P.E.
Terracon Consultants, Inc.
16000 College Boulevard
Lenexa, KS 66219
Phone: (913) 492-7777
FAX:   (913) 492-7443
E-mail: wranthony@terracon.com

Objective:
Provide forums for discussion and united action for the betterment of professional recognition and status, conditions of employment and other matters of mutual welfare for Professional Engineers in Construction.

Goals:
1.  Provide for PEC growth and leadership development through appointment of division officers.
2.  Provide opportunities for increased member participation in PEC meetings and activities. Conduct at least 2 division meetings during the year.
3.  Submit a proposed budget to the MSPE Executive Committee by March 30 for approval of programs.
4.  Submit nominations for all PEC Professional Development Awards.
5.  Disseminate information on NSPE PEC initiatives and activities to MSPE chapters PEC Chairs, Board of Directors, and members.
6.  Work with Government Relations committee on issues of concern to PEC. Advise MSPE of issues affecting engineers in construction and make recommendations.
7.  Review and suggest improvements in construction-related laws, building codes, etc.
8.  Serve as liaison between AGC and MSPE.
9.  Establish PEC task force to survey member interests, and assist chapters in activating chapter PEC activities.
10. Provide roster of officers to MSPE President-elect and Executive Director.

CHAIR
Sam A. Kiger, P.E.
University of Missouri-Columbia
Dept of Civil Eng EBE
Columbia, MO  65211
Phone: (573) 882-6054
FAX: (573) 882-4784
Email: kigers@missouri.edu

Objective:
1.  Provide forums for discussion and united action for the betterment of professional recognition and status, conditions of employment and other matters of mutual welfare for Professional Engineers in Education.

Goals:
1.  Provide for PEE growth and leadership development through appointment of division officers.
2.  Provide opportunities for increased member participation in PEE meetings and activities. Conduct at least 2 division meetings during the year.
3.  Submit a proposed budget to the MSPE Executive Committee by March 30 for approval of programs.
4.  Submit nominations for PEE awards.
5.  Disseminate information on NSPE PEE initiatives and activities to MSPE chapters, Board of Directors, and members.
6.  Cooperate with Education Advisory Board, and Registration Committee in promoting professional registration and participation in MSPE, as well as to encourage engineering students and young graduate engineers to become licensed at the earliest possible time.
7.  Establish PEE task force to survey member interests, and assist chapters in activating chapter PEE activities.
8.  Provide roster of officers to President-elect and Executive Director.

CHAIR
Amy H. Ruggeri, P.E.
City Utilities of Springfield
PO Box 551
Springfield, MO  65801
Phone: (417) 831-8779
FAX: (417) 831-8959
Email: aruggeri@cityutilities.net

MEMBERS
Michael A. Fritz, P.E
Phone: (573) 526-4346
FAX: (573) 526-4345
Email: Mike.Fritz@modot.mo.gov

C. Royce Fugate, P.E.
Phone: (417) 256-7176
FAX: (417) 256-4953
Email: fugatr@townsqr.com
 Donald L. Neumann, P.E.
Phone: (573) 638-2607
FAX: (573) 636-9283
Email: donald.neumann@fhwa.dot.gov

Charles E. Owsley, P.E.
Phone: (816) 969-7465
FAX: (816) 969-7795
Email:
chuck.owsley@lees-summit.mo.us

Objective:
1.  Provide forums for discussion and united action for the betterment of professional recognition and status, conditions of employment and other matters of mutual welfare for Professional Engineers in Government.

Goals:
1.  Provide for PEG growth and leadership development through appointment of division officers.
2. Provide opportunities for increased member participation in NSPE meetings and activities. Conduct a minimum of 2 division meetings during the year to review progress and upgrade and revise efforts as appropriate.
3.  Submit a proposed budget to the MSPE Executive Committee by March 30 for approval of programs.
4.  Submit nominations for all PEG Professional Development awards.
5.  Disseminate information on NSPE PEG activities and initiatives to MSPE chapters and Board of Director.
6.  Maintain legislative and other efforts to upgrade professionalism at the city, county and state levels.
7.  Support MATHCOUNTS through monetary awards to members of the winning team.
8.  Establish PEG task force to survey member interests, and assist chapters in activating chapter PEG activities.
9.  Provide roster of officers to MSPE President-elect and Executive Director.

CHAIR
Vacant

Central Chapter Representative
David M. Allen, P.E.
Phone: (573) 473-5059
FAX: (573) 473-5066
Email: DAllen@ameren.com

Ozark Chapter Representative
James A. (Tony) Gott, P.E.
Phone: (417) 885-9365
FAX: (417) 885-9229
Email: tgott@aeci.org

St. Louis Representative
& Awards Chair
Denis E. Fessler, PE
Phone: (636) 394-0078
Email: DenisFessler@charter.net

St. Louis Chapter Representative
Krista Kotur, E.I.T.
Phone: (314) 554-3258
FAX: (314) 554-3268
Email: KKotur@ameren.com

Objective:
1.  Provide forums for discus­sion and united action for the betterment of professional recognition and status, conditions of employment and other matters of mutual welfare for Professional Engineers in Industry.

Goals:
1.  Provide for PEI growth and leadership development through appointment of division officers.
2.  Provide opportunities for increased member participation in PEI meetings and activities. Conduct at least 2 division meetings during the year.
3. Submit a proposed budget to the MSPE Executive Committee by March 30 for approval of programs.
4. Improve engineering employment practices by giving recognition through the Industry Professional Development Award and Governor’s New Product Awards.
5. Disseminate information on NSPE PEI initiatives and activities to MSPE chapters, Board of Directors, and members.
6.  Encourage regular contacts between MSPE officials and top industrial leaders to improve awareness of professional goals and legislative concerns.
7.  Work with the Government Relations Committee on issues of concern to PEI.
8.  Cooperate with and support initiatives to increase involvement of young engineers.
9.  Work with Registration Committee to identify and respond to industry opposition to removal of industrial (facilities) exemption.
10. Establish PEI task force to survey member interests, and assist chapters in establishing or sustaining high level of PEI activities.
11. Provide roster of officers to President-elect and Executive Director.

CHAIR
Gary Strack, P.E.
Shafer, Kline & Warren, Inc.
1125 Corporate Avenue
Lenexa, KS  66219
Phone: (913) 888-7800
FAX: (913) 888-7868 
Email: strack@skw-inc.com

Chair-Elect
(Legislative Coordinator)
Clifford S. Jarvis, P.E.
Phone: (660) 826-8618
Fax: (660) 826-6158
Email: cjarvis@ess-inc.com

First-Vice Chair
(Membership Coordinator)
Charles E. Powell, P.E.
Phone: (417) 866-8644
FAX: (417) 866-3035
Email: charlespowell@scotteng.com

Second-Vice Chair
(Newsletter Coordinator)
Breck R. Washam, P.E.
Phone: (314) 821-9016, Ext. 245
FAX: (314) 821-5406
Email: bwasham@burnsmcd.com

Third-Vice Chair

(Awards Coordinator)
Kevin R. Sprenkle, P.E.
Phone: (417) 236-0112
Email: ksprenkle@sprenkle.com

Secretary/Treasurer
David C. Howe
Phone: (913) 458-3050
FAX:  (913) 458-3626
Email: howedc@bv.com

Immediate Past Chair
Marc W. Eshelman, P.E.
Phone: (314) 275-1700
FAX: (314)275-1710
Email: marc.eshelman@hdrinc.com

Objective:
Provide forums for discussion and united action for the betterment of professional recognition and status, conditions of employment and other matters of mutual welfare for Professional Engineers in Private Practice.

Goals:
1.  Provide for PEPP growth and leadership development through appointment of division officers.
2. Provide opportunities for increased member participation in PEPP meetings and activities. Conduct at least 2 division meetings during the year.
3.  Submit a proposed budget to the MSPE Executive Committee by March 30 for approval of programs.
4.  Improve engineering employment practices by giving recognition through Private Practice Development Awards.
5.  Disseminate information on NSPE PEPP initiatives and activities to MSPE chapters, Board of Directors, and members.
6.  Improve participation by PEPP members.
7.  Work with Government Relations Committee on issues of concern to PEPP.
8.  Promote use of NSPE film on ethics.
9.  Improve communication and cooperation with ACECMo.
10. Support efforts to encourage students to become licensed.
11. Cooperate with and support initiatives to increase involvement of young engineers.
12. Establish PEPP task force to survey member interests, and assist chapters in sustaining high level of PEPP activities.
13. Provide roster of officers to President-elect and Executive Director.

Chair
Gary J. Pendergrass, P.E
City Utilities of Springfield
301 E. Central Street
P.O. Box 551
Springfield, MO 65801
Phone   417-831-8501
FAX      417-831-8771
E-mail: gary.pendergrass@cityutilities.net

Ex-Officio Member
Cherie L. Bishop
MSPE Director of Operations
Phone: (573) 636-6949
FAX: (573) 636-5475
Email: cheriebishop@mspe.org

Objective:
Acknowledge outstanding
achievements and contributions by engineers and engineering employers for the purpose of increasing public appreciation of engineering and boosting professional pride.

Goals:
1. Develop, coordinate and implement strategies for publicizing the goals, accomplishments, awards and activities for MSPE and the professional engineering community.
2.  Oversee inductions to MSPE “Engineer’s Hall of Fame.”
3. Oversee the Young Engineer of the Year selection.
4. Promote “Engineers Week” activities among the chapters that will increase the public’s awareness of the important role engineers play in society. 

CHAIR
Kevin A. Rohner, P.E.
Lafarge North America
15100 E. Courtney Atherton Rd.
Sugar Creek, MO  64058
Phone: (816) 257-4034
FAX:    (816) 257-7478
Email: kevin.rohner@lafarge-na.com

Ex-Officio Member
Cherie L. Bishop
MSPE Director of Operations
Phone: (573) 636-6949
FAX: (573) 636-5475
Email: cheriebishop@mspe.org

Objective:
Attain and maintain high standards in both the content and appearance of all MSPE publishing activities by overseeing print and electronic communication mediums.  Recommend additional methods to communicate MSPE goals, initiatives and activities.

Goals:
1. Meet/exceed budget projection for excess revenue over expenses by increasing classified and display advertisements, firm profiles in the Professional Services Guide: The Black Book and Professional Card Listings.
2.  Review content as appropriate for all member communication vehicles; such as MSPE Web Page and The Missouri Engineer, etc.

CHAIR
Breck R. Washam
Burns & McDonnell
1630 Des Peres Road
St. Louis, MO  63131
Phone: (314) 821-9016
FAX:    (314) 821-5406
Email:  bwasham@burnsmcd.com

Objective:
By monitoring licensing board activity and legislation, both in Missouri and around the nation, determine trends that may influence the current registration procedures or legislative amendment of the state law. Advise the Board of Directors and recommend MSPE actions.

Goals:

1. Working with a joint committee of design professionals, develop appropriate revisions to RSMo Chapter 327, the state registration law.
2. Conduct informative/explanatory question and answer sessions with MSPE’s local chapters about the proposed revisions.
   
3. Work with the Government Relations Committee on determining the proper strategy to lobby for the revisions.