CORE FOCUS
The organization is committed to advancing the private practice of consulting engineering, enhancing markets for private engineering services, educating the public on the importance of infrastructure investment, and promoting sound business practices within the industry and its client base. We are committed to aggressive involvement in legislative and public sector decision-making, with a focus on protection of qualifications-based selection of engineering services, transportation and water resources investment, expanded project delivery options, and appropriate legal and liability systems affecting the industry.
Mission Statement
ACEC Texas is the business association of Texas engineering firms.
Our mission is to advance a favorable business environment for our member firms. ACEC Texas is the business association of Texas engineering firms. The organization is committed to advancing the private practice of consulting engineering, enhancing markets for private engineering services, educating the public on the importance of infrastructure investment, and promoting sound business practices within the industry and its client base.
Wayne Swafford, PE, | ACEC Texas Board Chair
Wayne Swafford, PE, serves as the Chief Development Officer for Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) and its parent company, LEO A DALY. With more than 30 years of distinguished experience in civil engineering, Wayne spearheads strategic initiatives aimed at fostering significant business growth, cultivating robust client relationships, and uncovering new and promising market opportunities to enhance LAN’s standing in the industry.
Since joining LAN in 2017 as Executive Vice President, Wayne has leveraged his deep expertise from previous executive roles at Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and AECOM Technology Corporation, where he effectively led large-scale projects and teams. His broad experience includes facility operations, infrastructure improvements, and business development, consistently delivering enhanced efficiency and measurable value for clients.
An enthusiastic advocate for the engineering profession, Wayne has notably contributed to leadership roles within the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) in both Illinois and Texas, the Construction Management Association of America, and the American Society of Civil Engineers. He remains deeply committed to mentoring emerging professionals and actively promoting innovation and excellence in civil engineering.
| Name | Company | Role |
|---|---|---|
|
Wayne Swafford, PE |
Lockwood, Andrews, & Newnam |
Chair |
|
Dawn Green, PE |
KCI Technologies |
Past Chair |
|
Jeremy Boswell, PE |
STV |
Chair-Elect |
|
Monica Silver, PE |
CobbFendley |
Vice Chair for Legislative Affairs |
|
Grant Jackson, PE |
Hanson Professional Services |
Vice Chair for Membership |
|
Brian Klaes, PE |
Moreno-Cardenas |
Vice Chair for Public Relations |
|
Shauna Bowman, PE |
Bowman Engineering & Consulting |
Vice Chair for Business Practices |
|
Brian Shamburger, PE |
Kimley-Horn & Associates |
Secretary-Treasurer |
|
Brian Coltharp, PE |
Freese and Nichols |
National Director |
|
Todd Thurber, PE |
LJA |
Director |
|
Kelly Kaatz, PE |
HDR Engineering |
Director |
|
Chris Schultz, PE |
Raba-Kistner |
Director |
|
Jean-Marie Alexander, PE |
Shield Engineering Group |
Director |
|
Jay Edwards, PE |
Parkhill |
Director |
|
Steven Byars, PE |
RS&H |
Director |
|
Russel Morkovsky, PE |
CDS Muery |
Director |
|
Miles Bullion, PE |
Halff |
Director |
|
James Lutz, PE |
Pape-Dawson Engineers |
Director |
|
Mike Garrison, PE |
BGE |
Director |