Region 8 Governor Official Nominee

 

Vision statement

Infrastructure Leaders Building Communities is more than a tagline, it’s a promise that defines who we are as civil engineers and what ASCE stands for. Throughout my time with ASCE, I’ve witnessed our members devote countless hours to advancing our profession through various activities like student competitions, mentoring, and advocating in Washington, D.C. for historic investments in America’s infrastructure.

Yet, our profession faces one of its greatest challenges: declining civil engineering enrollments, fewer participants in ASCE programs, and a growing shortage of engineers entering the workforce. To build the communities of tomorrow, Region 8 must rise to this challenge with bold leadership and renewed purpose.

My vision is simple: to inspire the next generation of infrastructure leaders, young engineers who see civil engineering not just as a career, but as a calling to serve, to innovate, and to build stronger communities for all.

Biographical statement

Education

  • Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering - California State University, Fullerton

Certification and licenses

  • Professional Engineer – Civil, Alaska
  • Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) - ITE

Work experience

  • Project Manager and Engineering Staff Manager, Lounsbury & Associates, Anchorage, AK (2018 – Current)
  • Civil Engineer, CH2M HILL/Jacobs, Anchorage, AK (2014 – 2018)
  • Civil Engineer-In-Training, USKH now Stantec, Anchorage, AK (2012-2014)

ASCE involvement

Society level

  • Advocacy Captain for Alaska (2020 – current)
  • Chair – 2025 Report Card for Alaska’s Infrastructure (2023 – current)
  • Chair – 2016 WRYMC, Anchorage (2014-2016)

Local level

  • Chair, State Historic Landmark Dedication (Sitka, O’Connell Bridge) – Alaska Section (2021-2023)
  • Secretary, Treasurer, President-elect, President (2), Past-President –Alaska Section (2017-2022)
  • Secretary, Treasurer, President-elect, President, Past-President – Anchorage YMF (2013-2017)
  • Secretary/Treasurer- CSUF ASCE Student Chapter (2009-2010)

Other Volunteer Activities

  • Chair, Legislative Committee – Alaska Professional Design Council (2025-Current)
  • Chair, Civil Engineering Recruitment and Retention Scholarship Fund Committee – UAA Civil Engineering Advisory Board (2024-Current)
  • Coach, Youth Mountain Biking – Chugach Mountain Bike Riders Association (2021-Current)
  • Secretary/Treasurer, Vice-President, President, Past-President – Alaska Professional Design Council (2021-2024)

Publications

  • 2025 Report Card for Alaska’s Infrastructure – Roads, Transit, Marine Highway (Co-Author)
  • 2021 Report Card for Alaska’s Infrastructure – Roads (Co-Author), Transit (Co-Author)
  • 2017 Report Card for Alaska’s Infrastructure – Roads (Co-Author)