September 30 - October 2, 2015 Embassy Suites San Marcos Hotel, Spa & Conference Center | San Marcos, Texas
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Welcome to the Texas Civil Engineering Conference (CECON)
brought to you by the Texas Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers in partnership with the Texas Concrete Pipe Association, Texas Department of Transportation, Society of American Military Engineers, Texas Water Development Board and Move Texas Forward. CECON 2015 brings you three days of education and networking around three daily themes:
SUSTAINABILITY | TRANSPORTATION | WATER RESOURCES CECON features presenters from government, regulatory agencies, academia, and private practice. In addition to the numerous sessions, there are many opportunities to network with old and new colleagues, including the Wednesday night barbecue sponsored by the Texas Concrete Pipe Association and the Thursday Oktoberfest themed Dinner and Awards Ceremony. Certificates for Professional Development Hours (PDH) will be provided after the conference upon completion of the post-conference survey. We thank you for attending CECON and bringing your expertise to our gathering. You, as organization leaders, have the vision, the knowledge, and the experience to help us pave our way into the future. Throughout this conference, we ask you to stay engaged, keep us proactive and help us shape the future of civil engineering. We look forward to seeing you again next year at CECON 2016!
The CECON Planning Committee Co-Chairs Bradley L. East PE Kara J. Heasley PE Travis S. Isaacson PE LeAnne M. Napolillo PE Ronald M. Reichert
2015 Conference Planning Committee Ronald M. Reichert Rinker Materials Exhibition Chair Committee Co-Chair LeAnne M. Napolillo PE HNTB Committee Co-Chair Travis S. Isaacson PE Cardno Sponsorship Chair Bradley L. East PE CTL Group Program Chair Kara J. Heasley PE Jones Carter 2016 Chair
Curtis B. Beitel PE HDR
Alexis A. Clark Hilti North America
Audra N. Morse PhD, PE Texas Tech University
Anali Martinez EIT RPS Klotz Associates
Peter E. Falletta PE Terracon
Austin Helton,EIT Kimley-Horn
Lindsay A. O’Leary PE Geosyntec B. Andrea Cheng Ranft PE Jones Carter
Fabian A. Herrera EIT Brown & Gay Engineers
Suzanne E. Wright PE LJA Engineering
Joe W. Alvarez ASCE Corpus Christi Branch
Christina L. Hickey PE City of Mesquite
Micol R. Bratten EIT BEICKER
Carol E. Haddock PE City of Houston
Rachel Norris PE Kleinfelder
Craig B. Thompson PE Naismith Engineering
Heather Guillen PE Walter P. Moore
Glen R. Marshall Jr. EIT Kimley-Horn
Speaker Advisory Council Ronald M. Reichert Rinker Materials Bradley L. East PE CTL Group Travis S. Isaacson PE Cardno Martha F. Juch PE
Al Alonzi Federal Highway Administration
Steve M. Niemeyer PE Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Mark Marek PE Texas Department of Transportation
Crespin Guzman PE ASCE Texas Section
Gerald Lankes PE Seiler Lankes Group
Elizabeth Greenwood ASCE Texas Section
Sustainability Tuesday, September 29, 2015 5 PM - 8 PM
Exhibit Hall
Exhibitor Move-in
7 PM - 9 PM
Spring Lake Salon A
President’s Welcome Reception Join us for this opening reception, an opportunity to gather with friends, family and colleagues.
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 6 AM - 9 AM 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Exhibitor Move-in San Marcos River Room
9 AM - 5 PM
2014-2015 ASCE Texas Section Board of Direction Meeting Registration Hours
9 AM - 3 PM
Private Dining Room 1
TCEL Board meeting
10 AM - 6:15 PM
Exhibit Hall
Exhibit Hall Open
10:30 AM - 12:45 PM
Exhibit Hall
Lunch with Keynote Speaker Senator Robert Nichols
12:45 PM - 1 PM
Break
1 PM - 2 PM
CECON Sessions Veramendi Salon B
Federal Business Development and Proposals
Veramendi Salon C
Connected and Automated Vehicles: How will Future Vehicle Technologies Change our Transportation Infrastructure?
Veramendi Salon D
San Antonio Water, Drainage Improvements and Historical Engineering Landmarks Early Historical Floods in Central Texas Lake Livingston Changes in Management of Highland Lakes of Central Texas
2 - 2:30 PM
Exhibit Hall
Refreshment Break
2:30 - 4 PM
Exhibit Hall
High Speed Passenger Rail Panel
4 - 4:15 PM
Break
4 - 5 PM
CECON Sessions Veramendi Salon B
Role of the Military in Contingency Engineering and Disaster Response
Veramendi Salon C
Sustainability for Civil Infrastructure: An Overview of ASCE’s Initiative
Veramendi Salon D
Construction of Three Texas Landmarks
5:30 - 6:15 PM
Atrium Area
Cocktail Mixer: Hotel Manager’s Reception
6:15 - 9 PM
Meet by the Registration Area
BBQ Dinner Sponsored by Texas Concrete Pipe Association at Dick’s Classic Garage Car Museum
Transportation Thursday, October 1, 2015 6:30 AM - 6 PM
Registration
7 AM - 8 AM
Exhibit Hall
History and Heritage Presentation
7 AM - 8 AM
Hotel Atrium
Networking Breakfast
8 - 9 AM
Exhibit Hall
Water Resources Panel
8 AM - 11:30 AM
Private Dining Room 2
ASCE Region 6 Board meeting
8 AM - 9 AM
Private Dining Room 1
Transportation & Development Institute Chapter Meeting
9 AM - 9:30 AM
Exhibit Hall
Break
9 AM - 6:15 PM 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Exhibit Hall Hours Spring Lake A
9:30 - 11 AM
CECON Sessions Veramendi Salon B
Federal Opportunities in Texas
Veramendi Salon C
Green Infrastructure
Veramendi Salon D
Geological/Geotechnical lnvestigations for Pipelines Trinity River Vision Plan for Fort Worth
11AM - 11:30 AM 11:15 AM - 12:45PM
Environmental & Water Resources Institute Chapter Meeting
Break Exhibit Hall
Lunch with Keynote Speaker Kathleen Jackson PE (TWDB)
12:45 PM - 1 PM
Break
1 PM - 2 PM
CECON Sessions Veramendi Salon B
Lightning Rounds
Veramendi Salon C
Lightning Rounds
Veramendi Salon D
Lightning Rounds
1 PM - 2 PM
Private Dining Room 1
Strategic Planning Committee Meeting
1 PM - 2 PM
Private Dining Room 2
History and Heritage Committee Meeting
1 PM - 2 PM
Spring Lake Salon A
Geo-Institute Chapter Membership Meeting
2 PM - 2:30 PM
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Drying of Existing Concrete While in Service Can Removing Reinforcing in Jointed Concrete Pavement also Reduce Liability The Value of Microcracking in Cement Stabilized Base Construction Roller Compacted Concrete: The New Pavement of Choice for Texas’ Local & State Agencies Abstracts being Reviewed First Non-Contact UV Light Effluent Disinfection System in Texas Sustainability Characteristics of Pipe materials Used for Waterworks Applications Development of North America’s Largest Skate Park Driver’s Comprehension of Distracted Driving Slogans Soil Swell PVR Determinations Soil Swell PVR Debate Design of Belled Piers Supporting
Break
2 PM - 2:30 PM
Private Dining Room 2
Past Presidents Council
2:30 PM - 4 PM
Private Dining Room 2
Texas Civil Engineering Foundation (TCEF)
2:30 PM - 4 PM
Exhibit Hall
Drone Panel
Water Resources Thursday, October 1, 2015 (Continued) 4 PM- 4:15 PM
Exhibit Hall
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Break CECON Sessions
Veramendi Salon B
Mobility Impossible? Perhaps Not (How to Engage the Public in Solutions)
Veramendi Salon C
Stream Restoration Techniques for Channel Maintenance
Veramendi Salon D
Tunneling Aspects for Either Water or Transportation Projects
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
Hotel Atrium
Cocktail Mixer: Hotel Manager’s Reception
6:15 PM - 9:30 PM
Spring Lake Ballroom
Awards Ceremony - Oktoberfest Banquet and Entertainment Master of Ceremonies: Jack Drake
Friday, October 2, 2015 6:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Registration
7 AM - 8 AM
Exhibit Hall
Ethics Breakfast Sponsored by Pape-Dawson ASCE Texas Section Installation of 2015-2016 Board
8 AM - 9:30 AM
San Marcos River Room
ASCE Texas Section 2015-2016 Board of Direction Meeting
8:15 AM - 9:15 AM
CECON Sessions Veramendi Salon B
“Geotechnical Risk: What is Acceptable?”
Veramendi Salon C
Concrete Paving for Local Streets & Roads
Veramendi Salon D
The Leap to High-Strength Reinforcing Bars in Concrete Construction 3D FEA for Subsea Pile Drivability
9 AM - 9:15 AM
Break
9:30 AM - 11 AM
CECON Sessions
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Veramendi Salon B
Sustainability for Civil Infrastructure: Selected Case Histories
Veramendi Salon C
Cement Solutions for Pavement Construction
Veramendi Salon D
Design Considerations for Cable-Stayed Bridges Waco’s Brazos River Extradosed Bridges
Private Dining Room 1
Government Relations University for Branches
11 AM - 11:30 AM
Break
11:30 AM - 1 PM
Exhibit Hall
ASCE Texas Section Membership/Business Meeting Lunch with Keynote Presentation by Samantha A. Medlock JD, CFM White House Council on Environmental Quality
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Private Dining Room 2
Construction Institute Chapter Membership Meeting
1:30 PM - 4 PM
Private Dining Room 1
Structural Institute Chapter Board Meeting
2 PM- 3:30 PM
Meet at the Track
Circuit of the Americas Track Tour
Conference Map Pool
Fitness Center
Spa
Restrooms
Hotel Complimentary Breakfast
Atrium Bar
Restaurant Private Dining Room 2
Private Dining Room 1
Hotel Main Entrance
Hotel Check-In Kiosk
Business Center
Restrooms
Veramendi D
Spring Lake Salon A
C
Exhibit Hall
(Veramendi E & F)
B B A
CECON Registration
Interstate 35
C
Restrooms
Veranda
Presentations and Speakers Wednesday, September 30, 2015
KEYNOTE LUNCH ADDRESS 10:30 AM Exhibit Hall Welcome by Mayor Daniel Guerrero City of San Marcos, Texas Prefacing Remarks by Jack Ladd, President, Move Texas Forward Keynote Speaker: Senator Robert Nichols PE FEDERAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND PROPOSALS 1 PM Veramendi Salon B Speakers: Chris Scott, PMP and Chuck Scott RA, RID, PMP, CFM, Link Consulting
PASSENGER RAIL PANEL DISCUSSION 2:30 PM Exhibit Hall State Representative Joe C. Pickett, District 79 Shaun McCabe, Texas Central Partners Joe Black, Rail Director, Lone Star Rail District Brian D. Buchanan, VIA Metropolitan Transit Moderator: Brian R. Manning PE, F.ASCE, MC² Civil, Inc. ROLE OF THE MILITARY IN CONTINGENCY ENGINEERING AND DISASTER RESPONSE 4PM
Provided by the Society of American Military Engineers
Veramendi Salon B
CONNECTED AND AUTOMATED VEHICLES: HOW WILL FUTURE VEHICLE TECHNOLOGIES CHANGE OUR TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE? 1 PM
Speakers: Tony Semento, Southwest Division, US Army Corps of Engineers, Dallas, TX Capt. Monica Pickenpaugh PE, USAF, Air Force Civil Engineering Center, San Antonio, TX
Veramendi Salon C
Speakers: Ginger Goodin PE, Senior Research Engineer and Director, Transportation Policy Research Center, Texas A&M Transportation Institute and Kevin N. Balke PE, Texas Transportation Institute 1 PM Veramendi Salon D SAN ANTONIO WATER, DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AND HISTORICAL ENGINEERING LANDMARKS Speaker: Jack Furlong PE EARLY HISTORICAL FLOODS IN CENTRAL TEXAS Speaker: Melinda Luna PE, CFM LAKE LIVINGSTON Speaker: William H. Espey Jr. PhD, PE, Dist.M.ASCE
Provided by the Society of American Military Engineers
SUSTAINABILITY FOR CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURE: AN OVERVIEW OF ASCE’S INITIATIVE 4 PM Veramendi Salon C
Speaker: Jeff Keaton, AMEC Foster Wheeler CONSTRUCTION OF THREE TEXAS LANDMARKS 4 PM Veramendi Salon D Speaker: Jerry Rogers PhD, PE, Dipl, D.WRE, Dist.M.ASCE Provided by the Construction Institute
Provided by the Environmental Water Resources Institute
BBQ Dinner Sponsored by Texas Concrete Pipe Association 6:15 PM Join the Texas Concrete Pipe Association for an evening of good food, music and cold beverages at Dick’s Classic Garage Car Museum. Shuttle buses will be available to provide transportation for the short ride to the museum. Meet us at the main conference center entrance near the registration desk for boarding the buses at 5:45 PM. The event, sponsored by the Texas Concrete Pipe Association, is free and guests are welcome.
Presentations and Speakers Thursday, October 1, 2015
HISTORY AND HERITAGE PRESENTATION 7 AM Exhibit Hall Speaker: Jerry Rogers PhD, PE, Dipl, D.WRE, Dist.M.ASCE Bring your meal from the complimentary hotel breakfast down to the exhibit hall for networking and a presentation on Three ASCE Texas Landmarks: San Jacinto Monument, Houston Ship Channel and Fort Worth Cowtown Coliseum. WATER RESOURCES PANEL 8 AM Exhibit Hall Carol Haddock PE, City of Houston Dr. Ralph Wurbs PhD, PE, F.ASCE, Texas A&M University Dr. Ken Rainwater PhD, PE, Texas Tech Erin Cavazos PE, San Antonio River Authority Brad Brunett, Brazos River Authority Moderator: Melinda Luna PE
LIGHTNING ROUNDS 1PM Lightning Rounds are a fastpaced program designed to demonstrate a topic in a quick and insightful manner to drive “right to the heart” of the issue and engage the audience. Veramendi Salon B
Speakers: Kevin Copeland PE Drying of Existing Concrete While in Service (CI) Jan Prusinski PE Can Removing Reinforcing in Jointed Concrete Pavement also Reduce Liability (CI) Matthew Singel The Value of Microcracking in Cement Stabilized Base Construction (CI) Matthew Singel Roller Compacted Concrete: The New Pavement of Choice for Texas’ Local & State Agencies Abstracts being Reviewed (CI) Moderator: Ben Reese PE Veramendi Salon C
FEDERAL OPPORTUNITIES IN TEXAS 9:30 AM Veramendi Salon B
Speakers: Dennis Guadarrama PE, Air Force Civil Engineering Center, San Antonio, TX Frank Simas PE, US Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District William Earl PE, General Services Administration, Joshua, TX Provided by the Society of American Military Engineers
DIRECTIONS IN GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE 9:30 AM Veramendi Salon C
Speaker: Andy Reese PE, Vice President, AMEC Foster Wheeler GEO INSTITUTE BREAKOUT SESSION 9:30 AM Veramendi Salon D
Speakers: J. Mark Wilkerson PG, Consulting Engineering Geologist Geotechnical Geology Investigations of Water Pipelines Clement Bommarito PE Trinity River Vision Plan for Fort Worth KEYNOTE LUNCH ADDRESS 11:30 AM Exhibit Hall Speaker: Kathleen Jackson PE, Texas Water Development Board
Speakers: Kenyon Hunt PE First Non-Contact UV Light Effluent Disinfection System in Texas (EWRI) Bink Green Sustainability Characteristics of Pipe materials Used for Waterworks Applications (EWRI) Katherine M. Ostroff PE, ENV SP Development of North America’s Largest Skate Park Dr. Judy Perkins PhD, PE Driver’s Comprehension of Distracted Driving Slogans (TDI) Moderator: Ed Penton PE Veramendi Salon D
Speaker: Mark J. Farro PE Soil Swell PVR Determinations (GI) Soil Swell PVR Debate (GI) Design of Belled Piers Supporting (GI) Moderator: Peter E. Falletta PE DRONE PANEL DISCUSSION 2:30 PM Exhibit Hall Todd Parker, STP Images Bryan Fitzpatrick, SAM Dr. Christian Claudel, University of Texas at Austin Lawrence Rolfs, Flying Tiger Aviation Moderator: Andrew C. Hunt PE, CFM, Project Control of Texas, Inc. MOBILITY IMPOSSIBLE? PERHAPS NOT (HOW TO ENGAGE THE PUBLIC IN SOLUTIONS) 4:15 PM Veramendi Salon B Speaker: Tim Lomax PhD, PE, Texas A&M Transportation Institute,TTI Research Fellow, Regents Fellow Provided by the Transportation and Development Institute
Presentations and Speakers
STREAM RESTORATION TECHNIQUES FOR CHANNEL MAINTENANCE 4:15 PM Veramendi Salon C Speakers: Tamara J. Norton PE, Cardinal Strategies T. LeeAnne Lutz PE, San Antonio River Authority TUNNELING ASPECTS FOR EITHER WATER OR TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS 4:15 PM Veramendi Salon D Speaker: Russ Jernigan PhD, PE, PG, Independent Consultant Provided by the Geo Institute
Friday, October 2, 2015
Ethics Breakfast Presentation 7 AM Exhibit Hall Welcome: Lamberto “Bobby” Ballí PE, Vice President, CP&Y, Inc. Speaker: Norma Mattei PhD, PE, F.SEI, M.COPRI, University of New Orleans Breakfast provided for attendees in the Exhibit Hall Sponsored By:
Friday, October 2, 2015 (Continued) SUSTAINABILITY FOR CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURE: SELECTED CASE HISTORIES 9:30 AM Veramendi Salon B Speakers: Nancy J. Kralik PE, Fluor Corporation Alan Hutson PE, Freese & Nichols CEMENT SOLUTIONS FOR PAVEMENT CONSTRUCTION 9:30 AM Veramendi Salon C Speaker: G. Benjamin Reese PE, Project Manager, Raba Kistner Consultants, Inc. Stabilizing Fat Clays with Cement - A San Antonio Success Story Speakers: Jan R. Prusinski PE, Cement Council of Texas, and Tomas Scullion PE, Texas Transportation Institute Building A Stronger Base With Your Existing Materials - Full Depth Reclamation Design Speaker: Kenneth E. Gill PE, City Engineer, City of Victoria Can CRCP Be Used On Local Roads? Absolutely And Here Is Why! Speaker: Chris Cornell, Reece Albert How Do We Re-Construct Roads Impacted By Energy Related Traffic? Roller Compacted Concrete Moderator: Gerald D. Lankes PE SPOT COLORS
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GEOTECHNICAL RISK: WHAT IS ACCEPTABLE? 8:15 AM Veramendi Salon B Speaker: Jean-Louis Briaud PhD, PE, Zachry Department of Civil Engineering Texas A&M University Provided by the Geo Institute CONCRETE PAVING FOR LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS 8:15 AM Veramendi Salon C Speakers: Tim Martin, CTL Group Introduction to Jointed Plain Concrete Pavements Frank Carmichael, HVJ Associates The New Concrete Pavement Design Methodology for Central Texas Corey Zollinger, CEMEX How to Use StreetPave 12 STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING INSTITUTE (SEI) BREAKOUT SESSION 8:15 AM Veramendi Salon D Speaker: Wassim M. Ghannoum, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering,The University of Texas at Austin The Leap to High-Strength Reinforcing Bars in Concrete Construction Speaker: Jorge Alba PhD, PE - Manager Technology and Advanced Engineering (Wood Group Kenny, Inc.), Houston, Texas 3D FEA for Subsea Pile Drivability Provided by the Structural Engineering Institute
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING INSTITUTE (SEI) BREAKOUT SESSION 9:30 AM Veramendi Salon D Speaker: Steven T. Hague PE, SE, Vice President, Bridge Group Director, HNTB Design Considerations for Cable-Stayed Bridges Speaker: David McDonnold PE, Bridge Section Manager, AECOM Waco’s Brazos River Extradosed Bridges GOVERNMENT RELATIONS UNIVERSITY FOR BRANCHES 9:30 AM Private Dining Room 1 Speaker: Aaron Castelo CAE, Director, State and Local Government Relations, American Society of Civil Engineers
F1 Track Technical Tour Friday, October 2, 2015 2 PM
Circuit of the Americas is a 3.427-mile motor racing circuit in an unincorporated area of Travis County, Texas, just outside of Austin city limits. It is the host of the Formula One United States Grand Prix. The circuit was the first in the United States to be purposebuilt for Formula One. The tour will include a session from Edgar Farrera about how sustainability is part of the design and operations at the track. The Technical tour is included ONLY in the price of a 3-day registration. On-site tour registration is required and will be at the conference registration desk. Limit 50 individuals. Technical Tour Admission ticket(s) will be provided at conference registration desk. Other guests/attendees may sign up for this tour at the conference registration desk and purchase individual tickets for $35 each. Transportation to/from the CoTA track is on your own. Maps will be available at the conference registration desk. Directions: (This route has tolls) Follow I-35 N to TX-45 E Take exit 453 from TX-45 E to FM812 in Travis County. Follow FM812 to Circuit of the Americas Blvd., take a left. Continue until you reach a security check, tell the guard the name of the event “Texas CECON�, proceed under Tunnel 2. You will pass a gas station on your right. Take the next right down the ramp. Continue to the Event Center.
ASCE Texas Section Awards Ceremony October 1, 2015 6:15 PM – 9:30 PM
Spring Lake Ballroom and Veranda Embassy Suites Hotel, Spa and Conference Center, San Marcos, Texas Join us for a fun-filled night of celebration, including live music, food, and beverages presented in an Oktoberfest-style! Master of Ceremonies – Jack Drake, Transportation Advocacy Group AWARD OF HONOR
The Award of Honor was established by the Texas SectionASCE to be presented to a limited number of members of the Texas Section “in recognition of service to the Texas Section and outstanding professional achievement in civil engineering.”
GOVERNMENT CIVIL ENGINEER AWARD
This award is conferred on a subscribing member of the Texas Section employed by a governmental organization for meritorious service to the Texas Section and to one or more of the Section’s Branches.
HISTORY AND HERITAGE AWARD
This award is presented to an individual (not necessarily a member of the Texas Section) or Branch for making special contributions to recording and/or recognizing the history and heritage of civil engineering in Texas.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AWARD
This award is conferred on a subscribing member of the Texas Section for meritorious service to the Texas Section and to one or more of the Section’s Branches upon recommendations of the Honors Committee.
JOHN A. FOCHT, JR. CITIZEN ENGINEER AWARD
This Award was established by the Texas Section Board of Directors on October 11, 1990 to recognize John A. Focht, Jr.’s outstanding and continued dedication to the Texas Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Mr. Focht has served as Section Past President and Board Member, ASCE District Director, and Vice President and President of National ASCE. He originated the concept of encouraging members to become better citizen engineers.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE TO STUDENTS AWARD
This Award was established by the Texas Section Board of Directors in October 1999. It is conferred on a subscribing member of the Texas Section for meritorious service to the Texas Section through service to one or more of the Texas/ Mexico Regional Conference’s Student Chapters (Clubs).
SERVICE TO PEOPLE AWARD
This award is presented to a civil engineer (not necessarily a member of the Texas Section) who has distinguished himself or herself with special service to people. The award is intended to recognize civil engineers who bring credit to their profession through community activities that are visible to the general public.
EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM AWARD
The ASCE Texas Section Excellence in Journalism Award honors journalists for outstanding coverage of civil engineers, civil engineering projects and civil engineering issues. The media have tremendous impact on public opinion. Journalism that enhances public understanding of the role of civil engineers and the impact their designs have on water supply, transportation, public works projects and the environment can engage the public in the infrastructure initiatives that impact their communities.
OUTSTANDING CIVIL ENGINEERING ACHIEVEMENT
The Texas OCEA Award may be given on an annual basis to a completed project that demonstrates the greatest contribution to civil engineering progress and to society which was designed and/or built in Texas.
Awards Ceremony Beer Sponsor Shaping the Future
Consider nominating someone you know for 2016! Visit TexASCE.org/honors to learn more
ASCE Texas Section Officers and Staff 2014 - 2015 Officers
2015 - 2016 Officers
President Curtis B. Beitel PE HDR Inc.
President Audra N. Morse PhD, PE Texas Tech University
Past President Tim C. Newton PE KBR
Past President Curtis B. Beitel PE HDR Inc.
President Elect Audra N. Morse PhD, PE Texas Tech University VP-Educational Lawrence D. Goldberg PE LANDEV Engineers Inc. VP-Educational Elect Brian D. Bresler PE Freese and Nichols
President Elect Craig B. Thompson PE Naismith Engineering VP-Educational Brian D. Bresler PE Freese and Nichols VP-Educational Elect Brett A. Pope PE Terracon Consultants
VP-Professional Roman D. Grijalva PE Brown & Gay Engineers
VP-Professional M. Isabel Vasquez PE Huitt-Zollars
VP-Professional Elect M. Isabel Vasquez PE Huitt-Zollars
VP-Professional Elect Travis N. Attanasio PE Bannister Engineering
VP-Technical Peter E. Falletta PE BSC Forensics VP-Technical Elect Edward M. Penton PE Jacobs Engineering Treasurer Curtis R. Steger PE Steger & Bizzell Engineering, Inc.
VP-Technical Edward M. Penton PE Jacobs Engineering VP-Technical Elect Oscar Lopez PE Lopez Engineering Group Inc. Treasurer Curtis R. Steger PE Steger & Bizzell Engineering, Inc.
Directors At Large 2013 - 2015 Brad M. Hernandez PE AECOM Christina L. Hickey PE City of Mesquite 2014 - 2016 John A. Tyler PE Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc. Melanie D. Gavlik PE Naismith Engineering 2015 - 2017 Tyler P. Dube PE Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc. Kathryn Osborn EIT Schaumburg Polk Inc.
ASCE Texas Section Staff Executive Director Crespin Guzman PE Secretary - Operations Manager Elizabeth Greenwood Communications Manager Annemarie Gasser Adminstrative Assistant Lauren Marcotte
2015 Exhibitors
Visit the exhibit hall! Take a minute to visit with our exhibitors during CECON and learn about their fantastic products and services. Exhibit at CECON - contact exhibits@texascecon.org
Advanced Drainage Systems Inc. Aerial Services Inc. Amtek Information Service Inc. ASCE Texas Section Baer Engineering and Environmental Consulting Inc. Cardno Carlson Software CECON 2016 Cement Council of Texas Collier Consulting, Inc. Contech Engineered Solutions LLC Crane Materials International CTL Group CTS Cement Manufacturing Corporation EJ Euclid Chemical Five Star Products, Inc. Geomatic Resources LLC Geopier Foundations Company GeoSolutions, Inc. GeoStabilization International Hanson Pipe & Precast Hayward Baker Integrated Environmental Solutions JPH Land Surveying, Inc. Lime Association of Texas Oldcastle Texas Pavestone, LLC Radarview LLC/UCT Rinker Materials Concrete Pipe Division Sherwood Surveying & S.U.E. Smart Vent Products, Inc. Texas Concrete Pipe Association Texas Public Works Association Tricon Precast, Ltd. Trinity ES&C URETEK ICR Gulf Coast US Foundry
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