Committees
Want to get more involved? A committee is a great way to start!
Business Practices
- Works to improve business practices of member firms, promotes QBS, and works with state and local government to achieve tort reforms and liability limitations.
- Contact Rodney Chester for more information
Diversity & Inclusion
- Discusses and implements strategies for events, promotions, and continuing education
- Contact Jessica Lucyshyn for more information
Education & Programs
- Handles a variety of tasks including speaker ideas, forum partnerships, and brainstorming future opportunities
- Contact Ash Elsayed for more information
Engineering Excellence Awards
- Responsible for planning and execution of the yearly Engineering Excellence Awards Gala, project submissions, judging day and any related activities
- Contact Mauri Riesenberg or Katherine Frye for more information
Environment & Energy
- In conjunction with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, monitors and responds to challenges and solutions for environmental issues
- Contact Carrie Stokes for more information
Government Advocacy
- Develops action steps for how ACEC Tennessee will engage and respond to legislative and regulatory initiatives, as well as develops Engineering Day on the Hill program
- Contact Kasey Anderson for more information
Interprofessional
- Supports members firms by developing ongoing relations and partnerships with the State Architect, AIA, and other key professional organizations
- Contact Jim Prillaman for more information
Transportation
- In conjunction with the Tennessee Department of Transportation, monitors and responds to challenges and solutions to transportation issues
- Contact Brad Winkler for more information
Committee Chairs

Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. - Nashville
(615)564-2701
Engineering Excellence Awards, Co-Chair