Announcements
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Upcoming Events
Join Us for the October Breakfast Meeting
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024
7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. (In-Person)
Speakers: Nicole Moon, MBA, APR at HDR
Topic: What to Expect: The Final Months of Construction on the Broadway Curve Project
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Annual Members Appreciation Event
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024
6 - 10 p.m.
Putting World in Scottsdale
View the flyer for more details.
Thank You for Voting & Warm Welcome to the 2024-2025 ASHE Board!
Thank you to all ASHE members for participating in the voting process for our 2024-2025 board slate. Your continued support and involvement are what make our organization strong. Congratulations to our newly elected board members! Here are the new board members and their positions:
Immediate Past President, Jesse Gutierrez
President, Jessica Fly
1st VP, Randy Everett
2nd VP, Josiah Roberts
Treasurer, Susie Mason
Secretary, Melissa Boyles
1st Year Director, Amy Ritz
2nd Year Director, Yvette LeDesma
2nd Year Director, Jovan Ilijevski
3rd Year Director, Jason Simmers
3rd Year Director, Randy Dunsey
As we welcome our new board, we also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Jesse Gutierrez, our Immediate Past President, for his outstanding leadership throughout the 2023-24 year. Under his leadership, the section had a successful year filled with engaging monthly meeting presentations, a scholarship golf tournament, member appreciation events, donations to Toys for Tots and Food Banks, and a strong representation at the National Conference in Raleigh, NC, where our Treasurer Susie Mason was honored as the National Member of the Year. Jesse’s visionary leadership and commitment have set a high standard for us all, and we are deeply grateful for his contributions.
Looking ahead, we are excited to introduce and welcome our new president, Jessica K. Fly. and wish her all the best in the year ahead. Jessica, coming from the consulting world, brings a fresh perspective and a wealth of experience to the board. Her commitment is to continue Jesse’s legacy of success while helping the section grow even bigger. Jessica plans to focus on expanding student membership and aims to establish new student sections at Arizona universities, starting with the University of Arizona in Tucson.
We are confident that with her leadership, the ASHE Phoenix Sonoran Section will continue to thrive and achieve new heights.
2024 AZ ASCE/ASHE Statewide Conference
Registration and Sponsorships Are Open Now
“Engineering a Resilient Arizona”
Thursday, October 24th in Phoenix at the Desert Willow Conference Center
The 2024 ASCE/ASHE State Conference has been scheduled for Thursday, October 24, 2024, at the Desert Willow Conference Center in Phoenix (4340 E Cotton Center Blvd). We invite you to join us for an engaging day of sessions and networking opportunities. The conference will feature multiple tracks, covering a wide range of topics relevant to the civil engineering industry, ensuring there is something for everyone.
The presentation tracks include:
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Use the links below to register for the conference or to explore sponsorship opportunities:
Annual State Conference (azsce.org)
Registration (azsce.org)
Sponsorships (azsce.org)
A Message from the ASHE Southwest Regional President
Call for Papers: 2025 ASHE National Conference
The deadline to submit your papers for the 2025 ASHE National Conference is quickly approaching. If you have innovative ideas or research to share, please submit your proposals by October 31, 2024. More details can be found here.
Suicide Awareness and Prevention
It’s important to recognize the mental health challenges in our industry. Unfortunately, construction ranks #2, and Architects/Engineers rank #5 among professions impacted by suicide. This is a powerful reminder of the struggles our colleagues may face.
Please remember that 988 is the nationwide number for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, available across all 50 states and U.S. territories. This service offers 24/7 confidential support for anyone in need. You can call, chat, or text 988 to connect with a trained counselor, with assistance available in both English and Spanish.
Past Events
Sept. 10, 2024 – David Martin, President of Arizona Chapter of Associated General Contractors (AGC) and Patrick Stone, Transportation Officer at Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) — What is Being Done to Prepare for the Proposition 479 Vote this Fall?
June 11, 2024 – Payton Cooke, PE, Traffic Engineer at WSP — Turning the Corner: Discover Protected Intersections
May 14, 2024 – Nicole Moon, APR, Public Involvement Manager at WSP and Marcy McMacken, Outreach Project Manager/Public Information Officer for Major Projects at ADO — Road to Success: The Importance of Public Involvement in the I-10 Broadway Curve Improvement Project
April 9, 2024 – Carmelo Acevedo, Myrna Bondoc, Allen Hathcock, PE, and Eric Weston — Alternative Delivery Contracting Methods – Integrated (Progressive) Design Build
Mission Statement:
The mission of the American Society of Highway Engineers is to provide a forum for members and partners of the highway industry to promote a safe, efficient and sustainable transportation system through education, innovation and fellowship.
With the numerous organizations bidding for your time and resources, this is what ASHE can offer you.
Networking with other transportation professionals through monthly Section meetings and other social events.
Opportunities for continuing education and professional development through participation in Section meetins, Regional seminars and the annual National Conference. ASHE is an ICET accredit organization so technical presentations made at ASHE functions and administered in accordance with ICET procedures earn continuing education units (CEUs) that are recognized worldwide. Some presentation topics include:
- Special or unique projects in our area
- Discussions about federal, state and local transportation programs and funding
- Innovations in roadway/bridge design, construction and/or materials
- Construction and contract law
- Procurement procedures and DBE requirements
- Pavement and geometric design issues
- Drainage, erosion control and other environmental concerns
- Transportation planning & traffic operations
- Pedestrian and cyclist accommodations
Community Service through local Section activities such as Adopt-A-Highway, Habitat for Humanity house projects and other charity events.
Promotion of the highway industry through active advertisement and legislative lobbying.
Membership at the Member level no matter what your position is. ASHE recognizes that everyone plays an important role in the design, construction, maintenance and operation of a successful transportation system and we welcome everyone involved in the industry to be a member.