Missouri Society of Professional Engineers News

MSPE 2026-2027 Slate of Officer Nominees

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:50:31 GMT

The MSPE Nominating and Tellers Committee, chaired by Immediate Past President Anika Careaga, P.E. (Jefferson City), with members Kelsie Clark, P.E. (Western), Rachel Goeke, P.E. (Ozark), Andy Meyer, P.E. (Southeast) and John Riediger, P.E. (Southwest), met on March 9, 2026, to select the president-elect, vice president and treasurer nominee that will join the current slate of officers to lead MSPE in the 2026-2027 administrative year.

The nominees are:

President- Charles Loughman, P.E. (Western)
President-Elect- Tim Quinn, P.E. (St. Louis)
Vice President- Julie Hawkins, P.E. (Ozark)
Treasurer- Andrew Flippin, P.E. (Ozark)
Immediate Past President- Michael Buechter, P.E. (St. Louis)

In accordance with MSPE’s Bylaws, the president-elect automatically assumes the position of president. The positions of president-elect, vice president and treasurer were advertised and open for candidates. One member applied for each role.

The election of the Slate of Officers presented by the Nominating and Tellers Committee will take place on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, during MSPE’s Annual Convention.

In accordance with MSPE’s Bylaws Article VII, Section 4: Election of Officers (B) additional nominations for the respective offices may be made by written petitions containing the signatures of at least ten members eligible to vote provided that not more than four of those signing any one nominating petition shall be members of the same local chapter, and provided further that any such nominating petition shall reach the Executive Director/Secretary no later than May 1, 2026.

MSPE Western Chapter Expands to Include Northwest Chapter

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:47:35 GMT

The MSPE Board of Directors has approved the request from the MSPE Northwest Chapter to merge into the MSPE Western Chapter.

As a result, the Western Chapter is expanding to include all counties previously part of the Northwest Chapter territory. MSPE is excited to welcome these members into the Western Chapter and look forward to strengthening connections across this broader region.

This transition presents an opportunity to grow engagement, expand programming, and strengthen the voice of engineers across western Missouri. The Western Chapter leadership is committed to ensuring a strong member experience and encourages all members, both existing and new, to get involved in upcoming events and activities.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to the Northwest Chapter leaders and volunteers for their years of service and dedication to the profession.

Awards Application Revision Update

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:25:09 GMT

As a result of suggestions made at the State Convention in June of 2025 and the fact that NSPE is redesigning their awards to make the applications on line, your Board of Directors have issued a challenge to the Practice Division Chairs and your MSPE Awards Committee to revise and simplify the award applications in time for processing them for this year’s award selections.

The team that has been working diligently since late summer includes your Awards Committee consisting of Michael Buchter, Mike Atkinson, Julie Hawkins, Jim Fisher, David Heise, Christine Grunbaum, Blake Murray and Chair Mitch Krysa. The second group is the Practice Division Chairs (PDC’s) with Bryan Gregory of PEPP, Lexi Hunsucker of PEG, Gary Marquart of PEI, Jeff Hoevelmann of PEC and Dr. Mark Nowack of PEHE.

The Awards Committee is responsible for the Hall of Fame Award and the Young Engineer of the year award and oversees the Presidents Extra Mile Resolution. All other awards are owned and administered by those Practice Divisions (PC’s) mentioned above.

While one would think it to be a simple task to revise and existing document…well that was and is not the case. Several of these apply to all PC’s so the applications must be coordinated and take advantage of those similarities. In addition, for each award there is a “Criteria” document that describes the awards and of course the criteria required to be considered for the award. The next issue was that Practice Divisions have special awards such as the QBS for PEPP that takes special consideration.

Then there is the issue of making simplified applications web based. After several manipulations with Wild Apricot, we found that the best course was to make the applications a function of Google Docs. Since that time the committee has been reviewing, editing and revising to complete the task.

As of February 5, most of the applications have been approved by the owners and we expect to finalize and release the new applications by Valentines Day.

So, after receiving the release from the Awards Committee and the PDC’s, please consult our website for the newly revised and much simplified and improved instructions and applications. Most of the deadlines are March 31. Please make sure to review the criteria and instructions and review the new application forms. By doing so you will save a significant amount of time researching and compiling data for the submission. By no means does the committee consider the revised processes perfect and understand there will be a need for further revision. The new process is better, more universal and easier to compile and submit. You can always contact the Practice Division Chairs, the Awards Chairman or the MSPE administrative offices for assistance.

Briefly, the form is online through a Google doc, so data entry is on the form. You can start and come back later and add to it until such time you submit, and you can also go back and revise it up until the deadline then you will not have access to it. The text boxes have size limits for the reasons to keep the submittal concise and allow for evaluators to limit their time to review. There is also a page limit for the entire document. If you need to submit additional justification, there is a place to upload your documents but be aware of the total page document requirements. (Consult the criteria and instructions for those limits.)

Upon clicking “Submit” the application will automatically be sent to a file for MSPE Administration to handle. You do not need to send anything else to the Awards Committee, PDC’s or MSPE Administration.

So, let’s get started and get the energy moving forward on helping MSPE celebrate our members through this Award Process!

The team members associated with this effort are applauded for their efforts, commitment in time, meeting attendance and for conduct exemplary of a Professional Engineer. There were 13+ Zoom meetings, conducted bi-weekly beginning July 30, 2025, and everyone attended generally, with minor absences due to work requirements. Team members participated and contributed in each of these meetings. Team members engaged their own committees to ensure reviews were properly conducted and the effort of Blake Murray to work on the construction of the online format was tremendous, and very much appreciated.

When given the opportunity please extend your thanks to this team!

Respectfully submitted for this team by Awards Chairman, Mitch Krysa, P.E.

NSPE Awards

NSPE awards are particularly described on the NSPE website at:

https://www.nspe.org/membership/about-nspe/awards-recognition

These awards and deadlines are:

Joplin Votes to Retain PE Requirement for Public Works Director

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The Missouri Society of Professional Engineers (MSPE) acknowledges and appreciates the recent action of the City of Joplin Charter Review Commission to retain the requirement that the City’s Public Works Director be a professional engineer licensed in the State of Missouri.

At a recent meeting, the Commission considered the question of whether the City Charter should be amended to remove the professional engineer requirement. A motion was made to leave the Charter unchanged. The motion passed unanimously, with a 9–0 vote.

In reaching its decision, the Commission cited input received during public hearings from stakeholders who provided multiple justifications for maintaining the existing provision. The Commission concluded that it is important for the City of Joplin to have a licensed professional engineer serving as Director of the Public Works Department, including for responsibilities such as reviewing contracts and supervising the work of other engineers.

Last fall, MSPE participated in the public process sharing why the professional engineer is necessary. MSPE appreciates the Commission’s consideration of stakeholder input and its recognition of the value that licensed engineers bring to public health, safety, and welfare. MSPE also thanks the members of the MSPE Southwest Chapter who helped advocate for the qualifications to remain unchanged.

MSPE will continue to monitor similar policy proposals across Missouri and encourages members and communities to engage early when professional licensure requirements for public infrastructure leadership roles are under consideration. For additional information or to report similar issues in other communities, please contact info@mspe.org.

Interested in Serving on the Educational Foundation Board of Directors?

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:02:59 GMT

MSPE’s Educational Foundation is searching for members interested in assisting the Foundation’s philanthropic mission.

The Nominating & Tellers Committee, chaired by Anika Careaga, P.E., is seeking three members interested in serving a three-year term. Applications will be accepted through February 28, 2026.

The Educational Foundation is governed by a nine-member Board of Directors, comprised of members from across the state. Board meetings take place bi-monthly for an hour via zoom, with an in-person meeting at the MSPE Convention. Foundation activities are assisted by several committees and MSPE staff. The Board term lasts from July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029.

The Educational Foundation serves its mission by providing financial support to local STEM efforts, such as MATHCOUNTS and other chapter activities. The Foundation also administers the William and Mila Kimel Endowment Program that encourages professional licensure of engineering educators at the University of Missouri campuses.

Objectives of the MSPE Educational Foundation:

Study and improve the practice of professional engineering and promote the elevation of engineering standards.
Promote the study of engineering and research.
Improve relations between engineers and the public.
Foster suitable standards of engineering education for the licensing of Professional Engineers.

Please click this link to complete the application and submit to info@mspe.org by February 28, 2026.

MSPE is Seeking Candidates to Serve on Society Officer Slate

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:38:14 GMT

Applications Being Accepted for President-Elect, Vice President, Treasurer & At-Large Representatives

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 28, 2026

Pursuant to MSPE bylaws, the MSPE Nominating & Tellers Committee is soliciting interest in offices to serve on the Executive Committee and Board of Directors for the 2026-2027 administrative year. These annual elections include the President-elect, Vice President, Treasurer and two at-large representatives. In July, President-elect Charles Loughman, P.E. automatically becomes President.

Nominees must meet the membership requirements of a licensed three-tier member (NSPE, MSPE and local chapter) and be current in membership dues.

Interested applicants should click HERE to apply
Members of the Nominating and Tellers Committee will review submitted applications for Vice-President and President-Elect and interview prospects. Any applicant not selected for the official ballot, who wishes to pursue an office, may do so in accordance with MSPE Bylaws, Article VII, Section 4, Paragraph B.

View descriptions, requirements, and anticipated expectations for the positions HERE.

2025-2026 MSPE Nominating and Tellers Committee Roster

CHAIR

Anika Careaga, P.E. (Jefferson City Chapter)

MEMBERS

Kelsie Clark, P.E. (Western Chapter)

Rachel Goeke, P.E. (Ozark Chapter)

Andy Meyer, P.E. (Southeast Chapter)

John Riediger, P.E. (Southwest Chapter)

MSPE Advocacy

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 13:29:19 GMT

Get Involved with MSPE Advocacy!

MSPE is your voice for licensed professional engineers in Jefferson City, and your engagement strengthens our advocacy efforts! Stay informed with our weekly legislative updates emailed to members and make an impact by participating in these upcoming events:

Engineering Day at the Capitol: Join us on Wednesday, February 5, to connect with lawmakers and showcase the importance of engineering in Missouri. Learn more and register here.
MSPE Legislative Webinar: Don’t miss this opportunity on Wednesday, March 19, earn 1 PDH and hear updates on key issues affecting the profession as the session reaches its half-way point. Details and registration here.

Your participation makes a difference. Thank you!

Anika Careaga, P.E. Installed as MSPE President

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 21:25:50 GMT

The Missouri Society of Professional Engineers is excited to announce Anika Careaga, P.E is serving as president of the association, effective July 1. Ms. Careaga, owner of EnviroProof, LLC in Jefferson City, was installed as president during the MSPE annual convention on June 6 in Kansas City.

Ms. Careaga succeeds Kelsie Clark, P.E., who served as president of the society since July 2023. Michael Buechter, P.E. of the St. Louis Chapter was installed as President-Elect, with Charles Loughman, P.E. of the Western Chapter as Vice President. Tim Quinn, P.E., of the St. Louis Chapter, serves as Treasurer.

Ms. Careaga graduated with honors from the University of Missouri-Rolla (UMR, now MO S&T) in 1998 with a B.S. is Civil Engineering with an emphasis in environmental and has been a registered professional engineer in Missouri since 2005. She is a registered professional engineer in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Tennessee, Kentucky and Virginia.

Ms. Careaga started her own company EnviroProof, LLC in April 2024 that specializes in providing environmental compliance services for vertically integrated developers in the Midwest. She was previously employed at Midwest Environmental Consultants (MEC) since 2002.

Anika and her husband Jacob, who is also a 1998 UMR graduate, live in Jefferson City. Jacob Careaga is the Chief Engineer for the Missouri Department of Conservation.

Breck Washam Elected NSPE Vice President

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 21:27:05 GMT

The Missouri Society of Professional Engineers is excited to announce that Breck Washam has been elected vice president of the National Society of Professional Engineers. Washam was elected by the NSPE House of Delegates on June 27. Washam’s term will begin this summer and be formally installed during the NSPE PECON event in Raleigh in August.

Breck Washam, P.E., F.NSPE served as president of MSPE from 2015-2016 and remains highly involved with the MSPE, NSPE and the St. Louis Chapter. Earlier this year, Washam submitted his interest to serve as vice president of NSPE, along with an endorsement by MSPE.

Washam’s membership dates back to 1991. Most recently at NSPE, Washam was elected as North Central Region director with a seat on the NSPE Board of Directors, in 2020. When his term ended in 2022, Washam was later named chair of the NSPE Membership Committee.

In his professional career, Washam serves as senior vice president and general manager of the Midwest Region for Burns & McDonnell.

MSPE is excited for Washam’s leadership and Missouri’s continued representation at the national level. MSPE is grateful for the support across the NSPE federation.

MSPE 2024-2025 Officer Nominee Slate

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 13:00:00 GMT

MSPE Members,

The MSPE Nominating and Tellers Committee, chaired by Immediate Past President Rachel Goeke, P.E. (Ozark), with Past Presidents Ron Black, P.E. (St. Louis), Kurt Higgins, P.E. (Southwest), Mitch Krysa, P.E. (Western) and Michael Purol, P.E. (Northeast), met on April 4, 2024, to select the president-elect, vice president and treasurer nominee that will join the current slate of officers to lead MSPE in the 2024-2025 administrative year.

The nominees are:

President- Anika Careaga, P.E. (Jefferson City

President-Elect-Michael Buechter, P.E. (St. Louis)

Vice President-Charles Loughman, P.E. (Western)

Treasurer- Tim Quinn, P.E. (St. Louis)

Immediate Past President- Kelsie Clark, P.E. (Western)

The election of the Slate of Officers presented by the Nominating and Tellers Committee will take place on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, during MSPE’s Annual Convention.

Call for Elevator Safety Board

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 15:39:12 GMT

Interested in Serving on the Elevator Safety Board?

The MSPE Past Presidents Committee on Appointments is seeking volunteers who may be interested in serving on the Elevator Safety Board. Specifically, mechanical engineers.

Click here to visit the Elevator Safety Board website to learn more about the mission and function.

MSPE is collecting a list of volunteers who may be considered for recommendation by MSPE to the Governor’s office. To express interest or inquiries, please contact MSPE Staff at info@mspe.org as soon as possible.

Thank you!

MSPE Staff

MSPE 2023 - 2024 Nominee Slate

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 18:37:12 GMT

MSPE Members,

The Nominating and Tellers Committee, chaired by Immediate Past President Mitch Krysa, P.E. (Western), with Past President Bob Becnel, P.E., F.NSPE, (St. Louis), Past President Neal Brady, P.E. (Ozark), Past President Kurt Higgins, P.E. (SW), Member Josh Hartsock, P.E. (Central) met on April 3, 2023 to select the president-elect, vice president and treasurer nominee that will join the current slate of officers to lead MSPE in 2023-2024.

The nominees are:

Kelsie Clark, P.E. (Western), President

Anika Careaga, P.E. (Jefferson City), President-Elect

Michael Buechter, P.E. (St. Louis), Vice President

Charles Loughman, P.E. (Western), Treasurer

Rachel Goeke, P.E. (Ozark) President, who will continue as the Immediate Past President

In accordance with MSPE’s Bylaws, the president-elect automatically assumes the position of President. The positions of president-elect, vice president and treasurer were advertised and open for candidates, for one member applied for each role.

The election of the Slate of Officers presented by the Nominating and Tellers Committee will take place on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 during MSPE’s Annual Convention.

In accordance with MSPE’s Bylaws Article VII, Section 4: Election of Officers (B) additional nominations for the respective offices may be made by written petitions containing the signatures of at least ten members eligible to vote provided that not more than four of those signing any one nominating petition shall be members of the same local chapter, and provided further that any such nominating petition shall reach the Society's secretary not later than thirty-five days prior to the date of the annual election.

Interested in Becoming a MSPE Leader?

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 18:08:51 GMT

Interested in Becoming a MSPE Leader?

By Mitch Krysa, P.E.

2022-2023 Nominating and Tellers Committee Chair

The MSPE Nominating and Tellers Committee exists to submit recommendations to the MSPE BOD for the positions of President Elect, Vice President and Treasurer.

Please click HERE for full pdf article.

MSPE Office Now Located on High Street

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 14:29:20 GMT

The Missouri Society of Professional Engineers has a new base of operations in downtown Jefferson City. MSPE and the Educational Foundation office is now located at 308 E. High Street, Suite 100 in Jefferson City. High Street is the main street through downtown Jefferson City leading to the state capitol building.

For purposes of mail, the mailing address for the office is as follows:

Missouri Society of Professional Engineers, 308 E. High Street, Suite 100, Jefferson City, MO 65101

The MSPE phone number remains the same at 573-636-4861.

In May, the MSPE Educational Foundation announced the sale of the building located on McCarty Street, which has served as the association headquarters since 1996. The new owners have plans for the building, leading MSPE and ACEC Missouri to seek new accommodations. ACEC Missouri left the building in June.

After the association settles in the new space, the office will be open for members to visit and available as a gathering place for local MSPE activities.

Loss of Member

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 21:13:23 GMT

It is with great regret that the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers shares the news of the passing of Paul Jobe.

Paul Jobe served as MSPE’s Executive Director from 1976-1997 and was installed in the MSPE Hall of Fame in 2000. Our office has been flooded with notes and phone calls recalling Mr. Jobe’s legacy that remains with MSPE today.

A memorial service is planned for Friday, October 14 at 9AM at Bopp Chapel in Kirwood.

A link to the obituary is provided below. Please keep Mr. Jobe’s family in your thoughts.

https://www.boppchapel.com/obituaries/Paul--Edward--Jobe-?obId=26064190#/obituaryInfo

MSPE Office Moving to High Street

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 21:28:05 GMT

MSPE Office Moving to High Street

Possible Phone Line Disruption This Week

The Missouri Society of Professional Engineers will have a new office in downtown Jefferson City.

Effective September 19, 2022, MSPE and the Educational Foundation office will be located at 308 E. High Street, Suite 100 in Jefferson City. High Street is the main street through downtown Jefferson City leading to the state capitol building.

While staff transitions the office move and utility services transfer, the MSPE phone line may experience disruption this week. If members need to contact MSPE and the line is not active, please use info@mspe.org or try next week and staff will promptly respond.

After the association settles in the new space, the office will be open for members to visit and available as a gathering place for local MSPE activities.

For purposes of mail, the mailing address for the office will be as follows:

Missouri Society of Professional Engineers

308 E. High Street

Suite 100

Jefferson City, MO 65101

Interesting in Serving on a State Advisory Board?

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 20:50:07 GMT

The MSPE Past Presidents Committee on Appointments is seeking volunteers who may be interested in serving one of the state commissions or advisory boards listed below. The Committee is collecting a list of volunteers that may be considered for recommendation by MSPE to the Governor’s office.

MSPE believes licensed professional engineers should involved in policy making and the Committee regularly reviews more than a dozen statewide boards and commissions that require, by statute, one or more licensed professional engineers to serve.

Depending on the committee, there may be a spot designated for a licensed professional engineer, person with engineering experience or a public member. Please click the links to view committee details and requirements.

To express interest or inquiries, please contact MSPE Staff at info@mspe.org by August 31.

Board For Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors and Professional Landscape Architects. A licensed professional engineer is needed to fill a vacancy for the engineering section. MSPE will consider recommending professional engineers of any discipline but, to build board diversity, a mechanical or electrical background is preferred.

Elevator Safety Board. Mechanical engineer is needed to fill a vacancy.

Air Conservation Commission. This commission offers spots for public members.

Thank you in advance,

MSPE Staff

$19,500 Appropriated for 2022-2023 MSPE Educational Foundation Chapter Grants

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 16:05:55 GMT

The MSPE Educational Foundation is excited to announce the 2022-2023 Chapter Grant Program is open with an enhanced budget. The Educational Foundation Board of Directors recently approved a $19,500 budget for the program, the largest appropriation in recent memory. Chapters have been notified applications are being accepted until July 31, 2022.

The Chapter Grant Program has historically offered chapters financial support to conduct local STEM activities, coinciding with the Educational Foundation’s mission. The Foundation uses its revenue generated by donation support and investment income to give back to local chapters.

Last year saw momentum return to the program as the Foundation awarded five chapters with funds totaling $15,000. The Jefferson City Chapter, Ozark Chapter, St. Louis Chapter, Southwest Chapter and College of the Ozarks Student Chapter were provided support. Funded activities included support for MATHCOUNTS, model bridge competitions and FE exam preparation for student members.

Grant guidelines and the application form can be found on the MSPE.org website under the Educational Foundation tab. Applications for funding must be submitted to the Educational Foundation at foundation@mspe.org by July 31, 2022. Please clearly mark the submittals “Grant Application”. Late applications will not be considered.

Proposed MSPE Bylaw Changes

Mon, 02 May 2022 20:49:54 GMT

Click Here for Proposed MSPE Bylaw Changes

MSPE 2022-2023 Slate of Officer Nominees

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 15:10:57 GMT

April 6, 2022,

MSPE Members,

The MSPE Nominating and Tellers Committee, chaired by Immediate Past President John Riediger, P.E, with Past President Michael Purol, P.E. (Northeast), Past President Ron Black (St. Louis) and Charles Loughman, P.E. (Western), have selected the President-Elect and Vice President nominees that will join the current officers to lead MSPE in 2022-2023.

The slate of nominees are:

Rachel Goeke, P.E.- President

Kelsie Clark, P.E.- President-Elect

Anika Careaga, P.E.- Vice President

Michael Buechter, P.E., Treasurer (Second year of a two-year term)

Mitch Krysa, P.E.- Immediate Past President

In accordance with MSPE’s Bylaws, the President-Elect automatically assumes the position of President. MSPE’s current Vice President’s applied to continue as an officer to President-Elect. This the left the Vice President position open for new candidates, for which two members applied.

The election of the Slate of Officers presented by the Nominating and Tellers Committee will take place on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 during MSPE’s Annual Convention in Branson.

In accordance with MSPE’s Bylaws Article VII, Section 4: Election of Officers (B) additional nominations for the respective offices may be made by written petitions containing the signatures of at least thirty (30) members eligible to vote provided that not more than ten of those signing any one nomination petition shall be members of the same local chapter, and provide further that such nominating petition shall reach the Society’s secretary (Executive Director Travis Lowe) not later than 35 days prior to date of the annual election.

Kelsie D. Clark, P.E.

Kelsie holds degrees in Agriculture and Civil Engineering from the University of Missouri.

He began his career at Burns & McDonnell in 1986 working as a construction inspector at the reconstruction of the I-35/I-635 interchange in Johnson County, KS while finishing a Civil Engineering degree. After earning the engineering degree, Kelsie remained at Burns & McDonnell until 1998 where he worked as a site design engineer and construction manager on various transportation, power plant and conservation projects. He continued his career at Archer Engineers as a project engineer/project manager for residential, commercial and industrial site development projects and later at TranSystems Corporation as a project engineer/manager for freight rail projects.

Kelsie is currently as a Senior Project Manager for Olin Winchester, operators of the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, Missouri. In this role he manages capital projects to repair, improve and upgrade the numerous facilities and infrastructure at the plant. Projects at Lake City have included bridge replacements, road repair and replacement, structural upgrades to manufacturing buildings, and water supply systems improvements including new water wells, water tower rehabilitation and new water mains.

Kelsie has been a member of MSPE and NSPE since 1998. Kelsie is a member of Western Chapter and is currently serving as 2021-22 Vice President for MSPE. He previously served for two years (2016-17 and 2017-18) on the MSPE Executive Committee as a Board of Directors Representative and completed a two year term (2019-21) as Treasurer for both MSPE and the MSPE Education Foundation. He also served on the Investment Committee of the Education Foundation. As a member of Western Chapter, he has served as a Chapter Director, Secretary, Treasurer, President-Elect, and President. He has served on several MSPE State Convention Planning Committees, Fall PDH Days task force and most recently served as Chair the 2021 Fall PDH Days. He also is a past member of MSPE’s Kimel committee where he helped encourage licensure of engineering professors and teaching faculty at our state’s engineering schools.

Kelsie has been actively involved in the Boy Scouts of America for over 50 years. He earned the Eagle Scout rank in 1975. He has served in numerous leadership roles as an adult volunteer including Order of the Arrow Lodge Advisor, Tribe of Mic O Say Tribal Council, District Training Committee Chair, District Camping Committee Chair, and District Commissioner. He is currently serving as Assistant Council Commissioner in the Heart of America Council and as an Order of the Arrow Associate Adviser for Section C5B of the Gateway Region, BSA.

Kelsie is a life-long member of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church where he has served in several leadership roles including member and Chair of the Board of Trustees, Building Committee, Administrative Board member, Finance Committee member, and chair of men’s ministries.

Anika Careaga, P.E., CPESC, CPSWQ

Ms. Anika Careaga graduated with honors from the University of Missouri-Rolla (UMR, now MO S&T) in 1998 with a B.S. is Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Environmental and has been a registered professional engineer in MO since 2005. She is a registered PE in Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma. She also attained the status of a Certified Professional of Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) and a Certified Professional of Storm Water Quality (CPSWQ) from EnviroCert International, Inc.

Ms. Careaga is currently on the MSPE Executive Committee as at At-Large Director and Chair of the MSPE Government Relations Committee. She was previously on the Board of Directors as the State Director for the Jefferson City Chapter. She is also currently a Chapter Director on the Jefferson City Chapter Board of Directors. She was on the planning committee for the 2018 and 2019 Fall PDH Days.

Since joining Midwest Environmental Consultants (MEC) in 2002, Ms. Careaga has worked primarily in solid waste and stormwater design. She serves as a senior project manager for MEC providing engineering design services related to landfill design, stormwater management including Low Impact Development (LID), stream bank stabilization, land reclamation and related projects for municipal and private-sector clients. Prior to joining MEC, she worked for the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT). While employed at MoDOT, she evaluated erosion control products to create new erosion control specifications that are currently used statewide by MoDOT.

Ms. Careaga and her husband Jacob, who is also 1998 UMR graduate, live in Jefferson City, MO. Jacob Careaga is the Chief Engineer for the Missouri Department of Conservation. In addition to their busy careers, Jacob and Anika are raising a large family with very active children and work hard every day to help them appreciate the value of spreadsheets.

MSPE is Seeking Candidates to Serve on Society Officer Slate

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 22:00:05 GMT

WANTED

MSPE is Seeking Candidates to Serve on Society Officer Slate

Applications Being Accepted for Vice President, President-elect & At-Large Representatives

DEADLINE: Sunday, March 6, 2022 at 5 p.m.

Pursuant to MSPE bylaws, the Nominating & Tellers Committee is soliciting interest in offices to serve on the Executive Committee and Board of Directors for the 2022-2023 administrative year. These annual elections include the President-elect, Vice President and two at-large representatives. In July, President-elect Rachel Goeke, P.E. automatically becomes President while Michael Buetcher, P.E. serves the second year of his two year term as Treasurer.

Nominees must meet the membership requirements of a licensed three-tier member (NSPE, MSPE and local chapter) and be current in membership dues.

Descriptions, requirements, and anticipated expectations for the positions are as follows:

At-Large Representatives on Executive Committee and Board of Directors

During the June Board of Directors meeting at the MSPE Convention, two members will be elected by the Board of Directors to serve as At-Large Representatives on the 2022-2023 MSPE Board. The two selected representatives shall not be from the same chapter.

Duties include:

Participate in Executive Committee meetings (meets monthly for an hour via Zoom, with one in person at Ozark Shrimp Feed).
Participate in Board of Directors meetings (meets quarterly, some in-person and some via Zoom).
Complete any special assignments as designated by the President.

Vice President

Election to the position of Vice President is a one-year term with the opportunity to ascend to the offices of President-Elect and President in subsequent years. The Vice President is third ranking officer of MSPE. In the absence of the President and President-Elect, the Vice President is next in line to preside at Executive Committee and Board meetings.

Primary duties of this position include:

Participate in Executive Committee meetings (meets monthly for an hour via Zoom, with one in person at Ozark Shrimp Feed).
Participate in Board of Directors meetings (meets quarterly, some in-person and some via Zoom).
Serve on the Fall PDH Days Planning Committee, which organizes programing at the Fall PDH Days scheduled in October.

Acting as a liaison officer where he/she will verify that committees and chapters under his/her jurisdiction have submitted reports in a timely manner and request any appropriate Board action prior to a Board meeting.
Complete any special assignments as designated by the President.

President-Elect

Election to the position of President-Elect is a one-year term with automatic ascendancy to the office of President the following year and then Immediate Past President the year after. The President-Elect serves as the second ranking officer and will preside over the Executive Committee and Board of Directors in absence of the President.

Primary duties of this position include:

Participate in Executive Committee meetings (meets monthly for an hour via Zoom, with one in person at Ozark Shrimp Feed).
Participate in Board of Directors meetings (meets quarterly, some in-person and some via Zoom).
Acting as a liaison officer where he/she will verify that committees and chapters under his/her jurisdiction have submitted reports in a timely manner and request any appropriate Board action prior to a Board meeting.

Complete any special assignments as designated by the President.
Strategic planning duties with the Executive Director for the following year.

As president, primary duties of this position include:

Presiding meetings of the Executive Committee meetings (meets monthly for an hour via Zoom, with one in person at Ozark Shrimp Feed).
Presiding meetings of the Board of Directors meetings (meets quarterly, some in-person and some via Zoom).
Assist the Executive Director with development of meeting agendas and society priorities.
Regular communication with MSPE Executive Director, President-Elect, and Educational Foundation President.
Drafting a President’s message for the quarterly MSPE publications.
Attend Society state events, including two P.E. Licensure Ceremonies and Capitol Day, all in Jefferson City.
Visit each MSPE chapter at a local meeting, as invited, during term as President.
Host NSPE President for the Annual Visit to Kansas City.
Attend Professional Design Alliance meeting, usually in Jefferson City.
Attend civic, educational and professional functions as an MSPE representative, as required throughout the state.
Participate as a member of the Convention Planning Committee.
Attend the NSPE PE Conference.

MSPE 2022 Nominating & Tellers Committee

CHAIR

John Riediger, P.E.

MEMBERS

Ron Black, P.E.

Charles Loughman, P.E.

Michael Purol, P.E.

Apply here

State Award Submissions Due March 12

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 16:02:42 GMT

The MSPE Awards Program, administered by the MSPE Awards Committee, collects nominations for the Society’s annual awards programs. Below are the awards available for submission:

Extra Mile Resolution: This special award is presented at the discretion of the MSPE President to an Individual he/she determines to have performed exceptionally during his/her administration.

Hall of Fame: The MSPE Hall of Fame was developed to recognize individual engineers or friends of the profession whose personal accomplishments, awards, and activities exemplify the goals and objectives of MSPE and positively promote the professional engineering community.

PEPP Distinguished Service Award: The MSPE PEPP presents the PEPP Distinguished Service Award to an engineer who has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement or recognition of the role of private practice in serving the public interest.

PEPP Professional Development Award: The MSPE Private Practice Professional Development Award is presented to the nominated engineering firm that has made outstanding contributions to the advancement and improvement of the engineering profession through its employment policies and practices. The purpose of the award is to recognize those firms with the best engineering employment practices and to encourage all firms to adopt progressive policies and practices.

PEPP QBS Award: The QBS Award recognize private companies and public-sector entities at the state and local levels that use QBS methods to procure the professional services of consulting engineering firms.

Young Engineer of the Year Award: This award recognizes young members of MSPE who have made outstanding contributions to the society, the engineering profession, and their communities during the early years of their careers.

If you would like to submit a nomination, applications for all awards can be found on the Awards page of the MSPE website. Questions? Contact Matt Bedinghaus, P.E., here.

2021-2022 MSPE Educational Foundation Grants Program

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 15:04:12 GMT

The MSPE Educational Foundation Board of Directors approved a $15,000.00 budget for this year’s EF Grants Program on June 9, 2021, at the 2021 Annual Meeting recently held at Lake of the Ozarks. These funds are available to MSPE Chapters and Student Chapters. The purpose of the grant is to help Chapters develop new programs or enhance existing programs that follow the goals of the MSPE Educational Foundation to promote engineering and engineering licensure.

Grant guidelines and the application form can be found on the MSPE.org website under the Educational Foundation tab. Applications for funding must be submitted to the Educational Foundation through Blake Murray at info@mspe.org or mailed to the MSPE Educational Foundation, 200 E. McCarty St., Suite 200, Jefferson City, MO, 65101, by July 31, 2021. Clearly mark the submittals “Grant Application”.

Great News! SB 262 Heads to Governor's Desk

Wed, 12 May 2021 15:17:25 GMT

Transportation industry stakeholders across the state are celebrating the House’s passage of SB 262 last night. SB 262 gives new life for state transportation funding as it produces over $800 million annually to address transportation needs across the state. Specifically, the bill proposes a 2.5 cent increase in the motor fuel tax each year though 2025 to a total of 12.5 cents.

Championed by Missourians for Transportation Investment (MFTI), SB 262 has been supported by MSPE and over eighty associations and companies.

SB 262, which already passed the Senate 22-13, was approved by the House 104-52. Because the bill was not amended by the House, it now heads to Governor Parson’s desk.

MSPE wishes to thank the legislators that supported the bill and special thanks to Missourians for Transportation Investment and ACEC Missouri, who spent an enormous amount of time on the effort.

Candidates for MSPE Vice President and Treasurer

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 15:43:20 GMT

DEADLINE: Friday, March 5, 2021, at 5 p.m.

MSPE is seeking candidates to serve as the Society’s Vice President and Treasurer.

Nominees must meet the membership requirements of a Licensed Member described in the Article 1, Section 2 of the society’s bylaws as “one who holds a valid, current license or certificate of registration as a professional engineer from a state of the United States or from a district, territory or possession of the United States or from a province or territory of Canada; plus be a three-tier (NSPE, MSPE and chapter) member and be current in their membership dues payment.”

Election to the position of Vice President is a one-year term with the option to ascend to the offices of President-Elect and President in subsequent years. The Vice President is an elected officer of MSPE. In the absence of the President and President-Elect, the Vice President is next in line to preside at Executive Committee and Board meetings.

Duties of MSPE’s Vice President

The primary duties of this position are to attend recurring Executive Committee meetings and each Board of Directors meeting where decisions about the future of the Society are made; serve with the rest of the Executive Committee on the Budget Committee which oversees the operating budget and investment strategies of the Society.

Specific duties of the Vice President include:

Serve on the PDH Task Force which organizes the programs at the Fall PDH Days scheduled the first week of December.
Acting as a liaison officer where he/she will verify that committees and chapters under his/her jurisdiction have submitted reports in a timely manner and request any appropriate Board action prior to a Board meeting.
Complete any special assignments as designated by the President.

Election to the position of Treasurer is a two-year term with the option to ascend to the offices of Vice President, PresidentElect and President in subsequent years. The Treasurer is an elected officer of MSPE and the MSPE Educational Foundation. In the absence of the President, President-Elect, Vice-President and Treasurer is next in line to preside at Executive Committee and Board Meetings.

Duties of MSPE’s Treasurer

The primary duties of this position are to attend recurring Executive Committee meetings and each Board of Directors meeting where decisions about the future of the Society are made; serve as the chief financial officer of both MSPE and the Educational Foundation, serve with the rest of the Executive Committee on the Budget Committee which oversees the operating budget and investment strategies of the Society. The MSPE Treasurer also serves as Treasurer on the separate Educational Foundation Board of Directors with similar duties.

Specific duties of the Vice President include:

Authorizes the investment portfolio as selected by Central Bank.
Serves as a check writer on all withdraws.
Works with the BHL Business Manager to create the initial budget each spring.
Review status of monthly and year to date budget execution, compared to goals set by the Board of Directors at the June business meeting for approval
Support the annual audit of the financial records for the Society and Foundation.
Complete any special assignments as designated by the President.

Interested applicants should click here to apply
Members of the Nominating and Tellers Committee will review applications, interview prospects, and select one (1) candidate to be placed on the official ballot. Any applicant not selected for the official ballot, who wishes to pursue an office, may do so in accordance with MSPE Bylaws, Article VII, Section 4, Paragraph B.

MSPE 2020-2021 Nominating Committee

Tom Greer, P.E., Matt Bedinghaus, P.E., Timothy W. Klein, P.E., Kurt Higgins, P.E., and Bob Becnel, P.E., Chair. W

Call for Volunteers

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 14:30:32 GMT

Call for Volunteers! Membership Guidance Needed for 2021 MSPE Convention Planning

MSPE is heading back to the Lake of the Ozarks for our 2021 Annual Convention on June 9-11! We are excited for the opportunities to see and meet new friends while earning PDH hours.

MSPE’s 2021 Convention Planning Committee is kicking off and we are asking for volunteers from each chapter to participate. The primary role of committee volunteers is to help provide input on PDH programing and other feedback to staff. MSPE aims to have programing that appeals to many disciplines. Volunteers from each chapter provide geographic input to showcase the many developments across the state.

The Committee typically meets one time per month over the lunch hour via Zoom video. The Committee will meet a couple extra times in the weeks immediately prior to the event. There are no committee meetings in person.

We review membership feedback from previous year surveys and sincerely appreciate committee input to incorporate ways to make each event bigger and better each year.

Please consider lending a hand!

Contact Alison Connell at aconnell@mspe.org for questions or to volunteer.

Missouri's Britt Smith Elected as NSPE Vice President; Breck Washam to NSPE Board

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 21:03:31 GMT

Members,

The Missouri Society of Professional Engineers is excited to announce two of our own past presidents, Britt Smith, P.E., F.NSPE and Breck Washam, P.E., are taking the national stage. On August 1, 2020, during the National Society of Professional Engineers Virtual Conference, NSPE officers installed Trish Hatley, P.E., F.NSPE as president and Britt Smith as vice president. Breck Washam was elected to represent the North Central Region on the NSPE Board of Directors.

For over two decades, Mr. Smith has served MSPE in multiple capacities, including MSPE president and Jefferson City Chapter president. He has served the Society by his active involvement in NSPE via the Committee on Policy and Advocacy, Honors and Awards Committee, Candidate Screening Committee, Communication and Technology Task Force, Collaboration Group Task Force, and as Missouri’s representative to the House of Delegates. Mr. Smith was named an NSPE Fellow in 2016. Mr. Smith serves as Operations Division Director for the City of Jefferson. Smith holds a BS in Aerospace Engineering from the Missouri University of Science & Technology.

During the nomination process, Smith noted, “I am passionate about promoting the ethical and competent practice of engineering, the honor of our profession, and our rights and responsibilities to protect it. My primary goal, if elected, is to continue working to strengthen the bonds between the national and state organizations.”

Mr. Washam, who first joined MSPE in 1991, has also served MSPE in several roles, including MSPE president and St. Louis Chapter president. Mr. Washam is a vice president of Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., and general manager of the firm’s St. Louis Regional Office. He has been with Burns & McDonnell for 25 years and joined them after earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Missouri University of Science & Technology.

As North Central Region Director, Mr. Washam will chair monthly meetings of regional meetings, which include the Kansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota state societies and serve on the NSPE Board of Directors for the next two years.

The Missouri Society of Professional Engineers would like to thank all those who assisted and supported Smith and Washam during the nomination process and thank both gentlemen for their service at the national level.

MSPE Educational Foundation Forms New BOD

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 15:12:34 GMT

The Board of Directors governing the MSPE’s Educational Foundation (EF) has a new look. The EF Board of Directors, which has historically featured the same members as the MSPE Board of Directors, now has its own eleven-member Board populated by stakeholders solely focused on the foundation mission.

The new EF Board of Directors features representatives from functions that support the foundation’s mission and business, such as representatives from the Kimel Endowment, MATHCOUNTS, Building Committee, university representatives, a former MSPE president and a MSPE Board representative, along with at-large positions from the membership. The MSPE treasurer will also serve as the EF treasurer, mimicking NSPE’s treasurer with the national Educational Foundation.

During MSPE’s 2020 Annual Convention, held in a virtual format this year, the new Board met for its first meeting and elected Marie Collins, P.E. as President and Dr. Charles Morris, P.E. as Vice President. Ms. Collins serves on the Board as a former MSPE president with Charles Morris serving as the Kimel Endowment representative. Kelsie Clark, P.E. serves as the treasurer.

The Board is meeting bi-monthly to handle Foundation business. EF Executive Director Travis Lowe and the team at Braden Heidner Lowe & Associates will continue to serve MSPE EF.

MSPE 2020-2021 Slate of Officer Nominees

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:00:00 GMT

Members,

The Nominating and Tellers Committee, chaired by Immediate Past President Michael Purol P.E., and composed of Past President Matt Bedinghaus, P.E. (Ozark Chapter), Past President David Howe, P.E. (Western Chapter), Past President Kurt Higgins, P.E. (Southwest Chapter) and Past President Breck Washam, P.E. (St. Louis Chapter) met by conference call on March 18, 2020 to select the Vice President that will join the current slate of officers that will lead MSPE in 2020-2021.

The nominees are:

John Riediger, P.E., President
Mitch Krysa, P.E., President-Elect
Rachel Goeke, P.E., Vice President
Kelsie Clark, P.E., Treasurer (Second year of a two-year term)
Bob Becnel, P.E., F.NSPE, who will continue as the Immediate Past President

In accordance with MSPE’s Bylaws, the President-Elect automatically assumes the position of President. MSPE’s current Vice President’s interest in continuing as an officer was also confirmed, and MSPE’s current Treasurer will remain in the role for the second year. This leaves only the Vice President position open for new candidates- for which two members applied.

The election of the Slate of Officers presented by the Nominating and Tellers Committee will take place on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 during MSPE’s Annual Convention in Columbia, Missouri.

In accordance with MSPE’s Bylaws Article VII, Section 4: Election of Officers (B) additional nominations for the respective offices may be made by written petitions containing the signatures of at least thirty (30) members eligible to vote provided that not more than ten of those signing any one nomination petition shall be members of the same local chapter, and provide further that such nominating petition shall reach the Society’s secretary (Executive Director Travis Lowe) not later than 35 days prior to date of the annual election.

Missouri Stay-at-Home Order/Essential Business

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 16:58:18 GMT

MSPE Members,

Governor Mike Parson has announced a statewide stay-at-home order that will go intoeffect at 12:01 am Monday April 6 and expire on April 24. The Governor’s Stay-at-Home order is similar to those issued in other states and reflects the essential businesses that are exempt may remain open. Those businesses are listed in the Department of Homeland Security’s list of Essential Businesses. Below are links to the official order and DHS’s list of essential businesses.

https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/MOGOV/2020/04/03/file_attachments/1419322/Stay%20at%20Home%20Missouri%20Order.pdf

https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/CISA_Guidance_on_the_Essential_Critical_Infrastructure_Workforce_Version_2.0_Updated.pdf

MSPE Requests Governor Parson to Consider Engineering and Design as Essential Business

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 17:30:00 GMT

The Missouri Society of Professional Engineers recently joined eleven related stakeholders in a joint letter submitted to Governor Mike Parson. Specifically, the letter urges Governor Parson to "consider engineering, design, construction, mining, and manufacturing essential services, so that individuals may continue to provide any services or perform any work necessary to the operations and maintenance of “essential infrastructure,” including, but not limited to, public works construction, the engineering, design, permitting, inspection, construction, transfer and recording of ownership, of housing and anything incidental thereto, water, sewer, gas, electrical, bridges, roads and highways.”

MSPE thanks the Missourians for Transportation Investment and the other stakeholders in this effort.

Interested in Serving on the EF Board of Directors?

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 19:00:00 GMT

The MSPE Educational Foundation is forming its new Board of Directors. Effective on July 1, the new Board of Directors will feature eleven stakeholders charged to support the EF mission and objectives.

Several seats on the new EF Board of Directors are appointed by committees directly involved in the EF mission or interests. However, several seats are open and solicited by the Nominating & Tellers Committee.

Nominating & Tellers Committee, chaired by Michael Purol, P.E., is seeking members interested in the following Board seats:

Two at-large MSPE members interested in furthering MSPE EF objectives.
A former president of MSPE.
Two representatives from University faculty.

The Nominating & Tellers Committee is now accepting applications for candidates. Deadline for submission is April 30.

Click this link for the application for the at-large representative to return to the MSPE office by April 30. If you are a former MSPE president or university faculty interested in serving, please contact Michael Purol via the MSPE office at info@mspe.org.

In addition to the seats listed above, the balance of the EF Board will be populated by the following: a MATHCOUNTS representative, representative of the Kimel Endowment Committee, representative of the Building Committee (EF owns the MSPE office building), the EF Treasurer is automatically the same person as the MSPE treasurer, representative from the MSPE Board of Directors (not including treasurer) and the MSPE Executive Director (ex-officio).

Once the new Board of Directors is formed, the EF Board will meet for the first time on June 15 in Columbia at the MSPE Convention and elect a President and Vice President among the members of the Board.

Objectives of the MSPE Educational Foundation:

To study and improve the practice of professional engineering and to promote the elevation of engineering standards.
To promote the study of engineering and research therein, the diffusion of knowledge thereof, and the continuing education of engineers by only charitable, educational or literary means.
To cause to be published and to distribute addresses, reports, treatises, and other works on engineering subjects.
To improve relations between engineers and the public by only charitable, educational or literary means.
To foster suitable standards of engineering education for the licensing of Professional Engineers.

MSPE Educational Foundation to Form New Board of Directors

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 14:00:00 GMT

Members,

The Board of Directors governing the MSPE’s Educational Foundation (EF) will have a new look this summer. The EF Board of Directors, which has historically featured the same members of the MSPE Board of Directors, will have its own eleven-member Board populated by stakeholders solely focused on the foundation mission.

MSPE EF is a 501(c)(3) foundation charged with seven objectives centered on engineering education and research. It is linked to the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers, a 501(c)(6) organization that serves as a professional society representing the state’s Licensed Professional Engineers. For decades, the EF and MSPE have been governed by the same Board of Directors, handling their respective business in separate but usually consecutive meetings.

Over the last several months, the EF Board of Directors considered amending its bylaws to allow the EF to have its own directors that specifically cater to the needs of the foundation. In March, the Board voted to amend the bylaws to form an eleven-member Board of Directors to take place this summer with the inaugural meeting held in June during the MSPE Convention in Columbia.

Once formed and activated, the new EF Board will meet throughout the year. EF Executive Director Travis Lowe and the team at Braden Heidner Lowe & Associates will continue to serve MSPE EF.

The new EF Board of Directors will feature representatives from functions that support the foundation’s mission and business, such as representatives from MATHCOUNTS, the Kimel Endowment, Building Committee, university representatives, a former MSPE president, a MSPE Board representative, along with at large positions from the membership. The MSPE Treasurer will also serve as the EF Treasurer, mimicking NSPE’s Treasurer with the national Educational Foundation.

The Nominating & Tellers Committee, chaired by Michael Purol, P.E., will provide dual roles for both the MSPE and EF Boards, and seek candidates for the new EF Board this spring.

Addressing COVID-19

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 22:13:20 GMT

MSPE Members,

MSPE recognizes the growing concern associated with the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus) as federal, state and local governments work to minimize risk and prevent its spread. We are closely following the guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and our public health officials.

To that end, we urge our society chapters to follow CDC recommendations regarding upcoming meetings this spring. No changes have been determined for future MSPE state events at this time.

MSPE staff remains committed to maintain membership services without interruption. We are equipped with technology services and solutions that allow us to continue serving you from our Jefferson City office or in the event staff must work from home.

MSPE has a dedicated conference call line available for committees and chapters to continue necessary business while avoiding in-person meetings. For assistance in this area, please contact our office at 573-636-4861 or info@mspe.org.

We will keep our membership abreast of updates as soon as it becomes available. We urge our members to use caution and stay safe during the following weeks.

Kind regards,
MSPE Staff

Link to CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html

MSPE Approves By-Laws Amendment to Reduce Board size form 30 to 24

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 15:45:24 GMT

MSPE Membership Alert

MSPE Approves Bylaws Amendment to Reduce Board Size From 30 to 24

JEFFERSON CITY- The MSPE Board of Directors composition is changing for the new fiscal year that begins on July 1. At the 2019 Annual Convention at the Lake of the Ozarks, MSPE members cast their votes on the proposed amendment that was provided to all members in April and May. The motion passed overwhelmingly and takes effect with the 2019-2020 Board of Directors.

The amendment condensed the MSPE Board of Directors from 30 to 24 Directors by allowing each chapter to have a single board representative that has weighted voting.

President Michael Purol and President-elect Bob Becnel previously asked the Bylaws Committee, chaired by Ross Kasmann, to consider the amendment. MSPE currently has the largest Board of Directors among the state societies across the nation.

The “weighted voting” concept reduces the Board size while allowing each chapter to keep their respective voting power. For example, the Ozark Chapter will name one person as their Board representative who will attend Board meetings and carry three votes. With this change, the Board is smaller and more manageable but does not harm chapters by taking away any voting power. The amendment was modeled off of how the NSPE House of Delegates works. Each state/territory has one person in the HOD with different numbers of votes, based on their membership size.

MSPE staff is reaching out to chapter leaders now to name their primary representative.

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MSPE Bylaws to Be Considered at Annual Convention

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 16:09:00 GMT

This announcement serves as official notice of a proposed amendment to be considered by the membership during the annual convention at Lake Ozark on Monday, June 17 at 2:30 PM. The amendment proposes condensing the MSPE Board of Directors from 30 to 24 directors by allowing each chapter to have a single board representative that has weighted voting.

President Michael Purol and President-elect Bob Becnel asked the Bylaws Committee, chaired by Ross Kasmann, to consider the amendment. MSPE currently has the largest Board of Directors among the state societies across the nation.

The “weighted voting” concept reduces the Board size while allowing each chapter to keep their respective voting power. For example, the Ozark Chapter would name one person as their Board representative who will attend Board meetings and carry three votes. The Jefferson City Chapter would send one person and carry two votes. This way the Board is smaller and more manageable but chapters are not being harmed by taking away any voting power.

The amendment is modeled off of how the NSPE House of Delegates works. Each state/territory has one person in the HOD and they have different votes based on their membership size.

Pursuant to ARTICLE XVII, Section 3, the Bylaws Committee has brought this amendment forward. Because the proposed amendment is a “governance” change, the process to approve is to present the amendment to the membership in writing with 30 days’ notice (published in the Spring Missouri Engineer) and at the convention’s membership meeting members can vote to approve or disapprove. The changes must be approved by a 2/3 majority of members at the meeting to prevail.

Click here to see proposed changes to ARTICLE V- Board of Directors (Governance): MSPE Bylaws.pdf

Action Alert - Software Tracking Bill

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 15:56:20 GMT

ACTION ALERT!

MSPE is Requesting Members Contact Their State Senator to Oppose
Senate Bill 463 and Any Related Amendments That Would Require Companies with State Contracts to Use Computer Tracking Software

The Missouri Society of Professional Engineers strongly opposes SB 463, which requires companies with a state contract in excess of $100,000 for professional or technical services to purchase and use a computer software program to verify the hours billed for work done on a computer. Personal data from your computer must be stored for seven years.

This bill, known as the “Software Tracking Bill”, is being pushed by a single company nationwide. Though the bill has been rebuked in nearby states and across the nation, the bill is picking up momentum in Missouri and could possibly latch to another bill as an amendment.

Please contact your state senator and ask them to “vote no on SB 463 and any language that mandates companies to use tracking software”.

Click the link below to look up your state senator.

http://www.senate.mo.gov/LegisLookup/default.aspx/leg_lookup.aspx

MSPE Membership Meeting is Scheduled for 3-2-2019

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 22:45:42 GMT

Official Notice
January 25, 2019

Special MSPE Membership Meeting Scheduled for March 2, 2019 at the MSPE Office to Vote on Proposed Bylaw Amendments

JEFFERSON CITY - MSPE President Michael Purol has announced a special membership meeting will be held on March 2 for the sole purpose of considering proposed by-law amendments. This is the rescheduled meeting for the one postponed in January for inclement weather.

Over the last several months, the MSPE Bylaws Committee, crafted amendments to the existing society bylaws to comply with revisions to the NSPE Bylaws in the Spring of 2018. The new membership model became effective on July 1, 2018. MSPE contractually became an integrated society at that time. Revisions in the bylaws are required to ensure consistent policy between the MSPE bylaws and the NSPE Bylaws.

Per Article XVII of the bylaws, the MSPE Board of Directors can approve amendments to "administrative" sections of the bylaws. The MSPE Bylaws require the Membership approve Amendments to sections labeled "governance". On October 12, the MSPE Board of Directors approved the "administrative" changes. During the same meeting, the Board of Directors approved holding a special membership meeting for the purpose of the membership voting on the "governance" amendments. This action satisfies the MSPE Article IV, Section 2 Bylaw requirement to call a special membership meeting.

Meeting details are as follows:

Event: MSPE Special Membership Meeting

Date: Saturday, March 2, 2019

Time: 9:30 AM

Location: MSPE Office

200 E. McCarty Street

Jefferson City, Missouri

This notice is to comply with Article XVII, Section 2, providing thirty days-notice via electronic communication to the voting membership. During this meeting, the proposed amendments may be approved by a two-thirds vote of the voting members in attendance. A quorum is defined as being at least one voting member present from at least two-thirds of the chapters.

A vote in favor approves the proposed changes. A vote against disapproves the proposed changes.

Please click here for proposedbylaws.

MSPE Board Adopts a New MSPE Logo

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 19:25:34 GMT

Jefferson City - The Missouri Society of Professional Engineers is featuring a new logo. During the January Board of Directors meeting, directors voted to adopt the new logo that makes MSPE more consistent with counterpart societies. Different formats for the state logo and chapters have been provided by NSPE. Each chapter president has received files for their logo in blue, black and white versions with transparent backgrounds.

According to NSPE, 40 of the 48 state and territorial integrated societies have adopted the new NSPE state logo. MSPE now becomes the 41st.

MSPE Membership Meeting is Cancelled

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 00:51:15 GMT

Official Notice
January 17, 2019

Special MSPE Membership Meeting Cancelled Due to Winter Weather Concerns

JEFFERSON CITY - MSPE President Michael Purol has announced the special membership scheduled for January 19 has been canceled due to winter weather concerns. The meeting was charged for the sole purpose of considering proposed by-law amendments. The meeting will be rescheduled for a date to be announced. MSPE apologizes for the inconvenience.

New MSPE Website Login Instructions

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 14:33:45 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY- MSPE has a new website and a new membership database powered by Wild Apricot Membership Software. This software helps streamline membership services.

With this new membership database, you will be able to log into the website and be able to make changes to your account yourself. If you change companies, email addresses, or contact information, instead of emailing us these changes, you will log into the MSPE website and make these adjustments yourself. This will improve efficiency and accuracy.

This applies to both “three tier” and “two-tier members”. For “three-tier” members, even if you make that change on the NSPE website you will still need to make those changes with us on the MSPE website.

From the website you will be able to see all the upcoming events as well as be able to register online for events such as Fall PDH Days, Annual Convention and chapter events that utilize online registration. You can also renew your membership, pay it online, or request an invoice.

The content on the website should look very similar but more user friendly so if you haven’t spent much time on the MSPE website now is the time to check it out!

Login Instructions

Log in to MSPE’s website with your email associated with your membership. You will be prompted to reset your password by clicking “reset password”. You will be emailed a new password and can then change it from there.

MSPE Endorses Prop D,

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 15:57:22 GMT

Vote Yes on November 6th

JEFFERSON CITY- The Missouri Society of Professional Engineers has endorsed Proposition D, a referendum to fund Missouri highway construction and maintenance. Proposition D is on the November 6^th ballot.

According to the referendum’s fiscal summary: "If passed, this measure will generate at least $288 million annually to the State Road Fund to provide for the funding of Missouri state law enforcement and $123 million annually to local governments for road construction and maintenance."

MSPE encourages its membership to vote yes on Prop D on November 6.

NSPE MEMBERSHIP MODEL NOW IN EFFECT

Thu, 19 Jul 2018 18:26:08 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY- The National Society of Professional Engineers’ new membership model became effective on July 1st. The new model sets a uniform dues structure of $299 for three-tier (NSPE/MSPE/Local Chapter) members for renewals and anyone new joining the association. For Missouri, this will reduce the three-tier membership level from $360 to $299, a $61 drop in annual dues. There are other financial benefits for MSPE too. As part of the new model, societies are not able to allow new “state-only” two-tier members for anyone joining after July 1st. Existing state-only MSPE members, also known as associate members, will be able to continue as “grandfathered” members. Because MSPE is an active association with a full staff, the association will actually retain a higher percentage of the dues share with NSPE. The membership model has generated a lot of discussion over the past two years across the nation. State societies were asked to individually decide whether they wanted to “integrate” or “non-integrate” into the new national model. Seeing the benefits of the new model, Missouri voted to integrate. Only four of the 52 state and territorial societies voted to non-integrate. NSPE is still considering adding a government rate in the near future. “This is a great opportunity for Missouri,” explained MSPE Executive Director Travis Lowe. “Our members’ dues will drop 17% while most associations are having to increase dues to account for increased costs and inflation. Also, MSPE will receive a larger share of the dues split with NSPE, which allows us to do more with that money at the local level. A strong MSPE and NSPE is good for all licensed professional engineers. We aware are of licensure threats and other concerns across the nation. With the dues price reduction, it is a great time to recruit your fellow engineers.”

Message from MSPE Executive Director Travis Lowe

Thu, 19 Jul 2018 18:24:56 GMT

MSPE Members, We hope everyone had a safe 4th of July! It is my pleasure to send you this message as the new Executive Director of MSPE. I am part of the Gaches, Braden & Associates team, which has been retained by the MSPE Board of Directors to provide full association management services for MSPE. As you know, MSPE President Michael Purol announced changes within the office staff, which included the choice to mirror other SPE organizations, which efficiently use an association management firm. The concept of an association management firm may be foreign to some. In short, we provide full association management services, including strategic planning and management, communications, event planning, as well as marketing and financial management to clients. We do this for over twenty nonprofit associations, societies and foundations across the country. Of particular interest to you, Gaches, Braden & Associates has provided association management and lobbying services to the Kansas Society of Professional Engineers and its 501(c)(3) foundation, the Engineers’ Foundation of Kansas, for more than twenty years. GBA has also provided association management and lobbying services for ACEC of Kansas for more than fifty years. In addition, our firm manages leadership programs for several ACEC states, including ACEC of Missouri’s Future Leaders Academy. We have worked with many MSPE leaders for years, including Bruce Wylie, who’s knowledge has been instrumental in our transition. Gaches, Braden & Associates has a staff of eleven that specializes in specific areas of association management. Several of these employees will work as MSPE staff to complete a robust scope of services outlined by the MSPE Board of Directors. Please reference the “Meet Your MSPE Staff” section that was circulated earlier this month for specific staff roles. We are excited to continue the great work provided by Bruce, Cherie and Stacey over the years that make MSPE a strong association. As mentioned, we have years of experience in the SPE (society of professional engineers) world, with great relationships with NSPE. Our staff has had the pleasure of serving on NSPE’s first and second membership model taskforces, which will keep July 16, 2018 MSPE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE “Working for You” MSPE MEMBERSHIP ALERT MSPE firmly in the loop on the sequence of changes. We plan to use all of our knowledge and relationships to ensure MSPE has as smooth of a transition as possible as NPSE’s new membership model took effect on July 1st. This means all two-tier associate members (MSPE & Chapter) as of June 30th will be grandfathered in as associate members. Another important change is the fact we will not be able to enroll any new “state only associate members” after July 1st. New members that sign up on July 1st or after will become three-tier members. As part of the new NSPE membership model, membership dues drop from $360 down to $299, a net savings of $61! That equates to a 17% decrease in dues cost! NSPE is still considering adding a government rate in the near future. More information will be shared as it becomes available. Speaking of NSPE, don’t forget to add their annual conference in Nevada from July 18-21st to your calendar. MSPE member Britt Smith is making a run for the Membership At Large seat on the NSPE Board of Directors! This position is elected by the NSPE House of Delegates. Our own Gary Strack is concluding his term as North Central Region Director on the NSPE Board. We thank Gary for his service! MSPE just finished its 2018 conference at the Camden at the Lake Resort. This was a great event at a beautiful venue. We want to thank every member, sponsor and volunteer that helped make this conference a success. We will be sharing the 2019 date soon, so be ready for another great conference! Fall PDH Days will be here before you know it. We will have details out very soon and hope you can attend! Over the next couple weeks, you’ll notice an increased presence on MSPE social media. Please follow or “like” us, as we can use this as a tool to share information and attract interest in the association! Please “share” it! The legislative session has concluded, though the transition in the Governor’s office will keep an active buzz in Jefferson City. We would like to thank the lobbying team at the Statehouse and look forward to their continued work for MSPE and ACEC of Missouri. This is a critical function of MSPE. Through the transition, our Board of Directors will be meeting more often to handle association business. The Board recently approved a budget that forecasts income and expenses for the next fiscal year. A lot of planning goes into budget forecasting so we can make sure the books balance for the association. It goes without saying, but a primary goal for us is membership growth and retention. If you know of any licensed professional engineers that are not members, please encourage them to join! Thank you again for your support. Travis Lowe

MSPE Can Help You Prepare for Your Upcoming PE Exam

Thu, 19 Jul 2018 18:03:03 GMT

MSPE is partnering with the Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers (MnSPE) to offer PE exam prep courses to help you prepare for the October 2018 PE exam. Choose from civil (construction, geotech, structural, transportation or water resources/environmental), electrical power or mechanical (HVAC, machine design or thermal & fluids systems). Courses meet mid August through mid October. Attend via live webinar from your location - students can be anywhere (not just MN). Courses are relevant for students and PE exams throughout the country and use books and other course materials published by PPI, provider of the popular Lindeburg books. A free retake is GUARANTEED if you take this course but do not pass the October 2018 PE exam.

Registration deadlines vary but are in early to mid August

New MSPE website

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 13:00:00 GMT

The IT committee has been hard at work on developing a new website within Wild Apricot.

MSPE chooses Wild Apricot for event management

Tue, 03 Apr 2018 13:00:00 GMT

MSPE IT Committee recommended the use of Wild Apricot to the Executive committee for future event management. The goal is to roll Wild Apricot out to allow online registration for the Annual Convention.