Region 4 Governor Official Nominee

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Vision statement

To help build a better tomorrow by contributing to the growth of civil engineering through education, collaboration, and strategic planning. To continue to promote safety, reliability, and sustainability of infrastructure by supporting innovative technologies and through strong leadership.


Biographical statement

Education

  • Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSCE), University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, 2008
  • Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering (BE), Osmania University, Hyderabad, India, 2004

Certification and licenses

  • Professional Engineer, Arkansas

Work experience

  • City of Little Rock - Public Works Department, Little Rock, Arkansas, May 2023 to Present, Assistant Director of Public Works
  • McClelland Consulting Engineers (MCE), Little Rock, Arkansas, 2007-2023, Asst. Transportation Dept. Manager, Senior Associate
  • University of Arkansas, Civil Engineering Department, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2007, Research and Lab Assistant
  • City of Little Rock, Public Works Department, Little Rock, Arkansas, 2006, Engineering Intern/Civil Engineer

ASCE involvement

Society level

  • Region 4 Governor, Arkansas, November 2020-Present
  • Advocacy Captain, Arkansas, March 2022-Present
  • Interim Region 4 Governor, Arkansas, 2020

Local level

  • Arkansas Section President, 2019-2020
  • Arkansas Section VP, 2017-2019
  • Arkansas Central Branch President, 2015-2017
  • Arkansas Central Branch VP/Treasurer, 2014-2015

Other volunteer activities

  • Little Rock Junction Bridge Facilities Maintenance Board Member, 2022-Present Civic position appointed by the Pulaski County Judge
  • American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), Arkansas Chapter:
  • ACEC/ARDOT Liaison Committee Member, Chair, 2018-2022
  • Engineering Emerging Leaders Program, Advisory Committee Member, 2018-2023
  • Governmental Affairs Committee, Transportation Liaison, 2020-2022

Awards

  • ASCE Arkansas Engineer of the Year, 2022
  • Leadership Greater Little Rock (Little Rock Chamber of Commerce), Class XXXVI, 2022
  • Arkansas Business 40 Under 40, 2021 Honoree
  • ACEC, Arkansas-Engineering Emerging Leaders, Class of 2017-18
  • Order of the Engineer–Inducted 2018