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.

ACEC Texas Staff

Peyton McKnight

President

Michael Hancock

Vice President of Operations

Scott Stewart

Vice President of Legislative Affairs

Amy Casto

General Counsel

2025 - 2026
Board of Directors

ACEC Texas is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of members located in and around the State of Texas.

Jeremy Boswell, PE, | ACEC Texas Board Chair

Jeremy C. Boswell, PE, serves as Senior Vice President and Strategic Growth Officer at STV. With more than 24 years of experience in transportation engineering, Jeremy combines strategic business leadership with technical expertise in program and project management, roadway and bridge design, feasibility analysis, planning, and public involvement. Throughout his career, he has guided multidisciplinary teams and complex infrastructure programs for transportation agencies and communities across Texas, Oklahoma, and beyond.

Jeremy’s portfolio includes urban and rural highways, toll facilities, municipal roadways, complex interchanges, corridor planning, railroad grade separations, electronic toll collection systems, and pedestrian improvements. His experience includes managing the $110 million John Kilpatrick Turnpike Southwest Loop and IH-40 Interchange and directing design coordination for the estimated $2.1 billion Trinity Parkway. At CP&Y, now part of STV, Jeremy served as Transportation Group Leader from 2013 to 2019 and as a member of the firm’s Board of Directors from 2015 to 2021. He is a licensed professional engineer in six states and earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, graduating cum laude from Texas A&M University.

As Chair of ACEC Texas, Jeremy is a dedicated advocate for the consulting engineering profession and the infrastructure investments essential to the continued growth and prosperity of Texas. His professional service includes involvement with the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association, the ARTBA Surface Transportation Advisory Council, and regional business and transportation organizations. He is committed to strengthening the business environment for engineering firms, fostering industry collaboration, and supporting the next generation of engineering professionals.

Name Company Role

Jeremy Boswell, PE

STV

Chair

Brian Shamburger, PE

Kimley-Horn

Chair-Elect

Wayne Swafford, PE

Lockwood, Andrews & Newman

Past Chair

Monica Silver, PE

CobbFendley

Vice Chair for Legislative Affairs

Grant Jackson, PE

Hanson Professional Services

Vice Chair for Business Practices

Brian Klaes, PE

Moreno-Cardenas

Vice Chair for Public Relations

Miles Bullion, PE

Halff

Vice Chair for Membership

Shauna Bowman, PE

Bowman Engineering & Consulting

Secretary-Treasurer

Brian Coltharp, PE

Freese and Nichols

National Director

Russell Morkovsky, PE

CDS Muery

Director

James Lutz, PE

Pape-Dawson Engineers

Director

Mike Garrison, PE

BGE

Director

Jay Edwards, PE

Parkhill

Director

Wendy Travis

Garver

Director

Todd Thurber, PE

LJA

Director

Chris Schultz, PE

Raba Kistner

Director

Jean-Marie Alexander, PE

Shield Engineering Group

Director

Travis Kaatz, PE

Edge Engineering

Director

Ricardo Zamarripa, PE

Benesch

Director