Region 6 Governor Official Nominee

 

Vision statement

As a Governor for Region 6, I would primarily focus on supporting the core values of our global organization, promoting the civil engineering profession, serving as a resource to the Sections and Branches, and serving as a positive role model to the Student Chapters. My aspirations during my term as Governor also include the following:

  • Strengthening the relationship between the Institutes and Branches/Sections
  • Encouraging the development of special programs to target and promote membership growth
  • Supporting the Frontier Student Symposium events and mentoring activities across the region
  • Identifying opportunities for Branches/Sections to collaborate
  • Promoting involvement in local government and legislative activities

Biographical statement

Education

  • University of Texas at Austin, Master of Science, Civil Engineering, 1998
  • Texas A&M University, Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, 1994

Certification and licenses

  • Professional Engineer, Texas (No. 92276)

Work experience

  • President, Susan Roth Consulting, LLC (2007-present)
  • Business Development Manager & Senior Water Resources Engineer, Lower Colorado River Authority (2001-2007)
  • Project Engineer, Carollo Engineers (1999-2001)
  • Environmental Engineer, CH2M HILL (1994-1999)

ASCE involvement

Society level

  • Region 6 Governor (2023-2026)

Local level

Texas Section

  • Chair, Past Presidents Council Committee (2022-2023)
  • Past President (2020-2021)
  • President (2019-2020): Section received ASCE Outstanding Very Large Section Award
  • President-Elect (2018-2019)
  • Infrastructure Report Card Consultant (2012 & 2017)
  • Honors Committee Chair (2007-2011; 2017-2018)
  • Vice President of Educational Affairs (2006-2007)
  • Vice President-Elect of Educational Affairs (2005-2006)

Austin & Houston Branches

  • Austin Branch, Chair of Corporate Sponsorship (2005-2006)
  • Austin Branch Past-President, Chair of Corporate Sponsorship & Nominations Committee (2004-2005)
  • Austin Branch President (2003-2004): Branch received ASCE Outstanding Large Branch Award for Zone III
  • Austin Branch President-Elect (2002-2003)
  • Austin Branch Continuing Education Chair (2001-2002)
  • Public Relations Chair (1999-2002)
  • Co-chair for Austin Branch Committee for Central Texas Engineers Week and Speakers in Schools (2000-2002)
  • Austin Branch Continuing Education Committee Chair (1998-1999)
  • Austin Branch Secretary (1997-1998)
  • Austin Branch Membership Chair (1996-1997): Branch received ASCE award for increase in members for Zone III
  • Houston Branch Younger Members Conference Chair (1994-1995)

Other Volunteer Activities

  • Texas A&M University, Civil & Environmental Engineering Advisory Council (2021-present; currently Chair)
  • Board President, City of Austin-Onion Creek Metropolitan Park District (2014-present)
  • Board Member, Women’s Symphony League of Austin (2019-2023)
  • Board Member, City of Austin Parks and Recreation Board (2012-2017)

Awards

  • 2024 Engineer of the Year (TSPE, Travis County Chapter)
  • 2006 ASCE Edmund Friedman Young Engineer Award for Professional Achievement
  • 2003 Young Engineer of the Year (TSPE, Travis County Chapter)