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Suzanne LansfordDon McLeanFebruary Breakfast Meeting
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024
7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. (In-Person)
Speakers: Don McLean, PLEng, FIES and Suzanne Lansford, PE
Topic: Roadway Lighting Design Update

Don McLean is an electrical engineer and lighting designer with 43+ years of experience. He is the president of DMD Consulting Engineers Ltd., an electrical engineering firm specializing in various outdoor lighting applications, and has been involved with thousands of roadway lighting-related projects including larger transportation projects in the $2B+ range. Don has authored and co-authored numerous roadway lighting studies and publications and is very active in lighting design and research.

Suzanne Lansford, PE is an electrical engineer and streetlight designer. She is owner and president of Town Lighting Engineers, an electrical engineering firm specializing outdoor lighting projects in Arizona and across the country. Suzanne has co-authored ANSI / IES publications on roadway lighting. She is the immediate past president of this ASHE Phoenix Sonoran Section.

ASHE Phoenix Sonoran Section Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament 2024

Join us on the greens for a day of golf and good vibes, all for a fantastic cause – supporting scholarships for civil and construction engineering students. Let’s tee up for success, one swing at a time!
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ASHE Phoenix Sonoran Section 2023 Scholarship Awards

The ASHE Phoenix Sonoran Section proudly awarded six scholarships last month, made possible through the funds collected from the golf tournament that ASHE hosted back in May. We extend our sincere appreciation to all who participated in making this initiative a success.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the diligent committee members: Andy Jamrogiewicz, Brent Forstie, Andrew Moreno, Adrian Leon, and Derek Smith, for their invaluable efforts in this process.

As previously communicated, among the exceptional pool of 19 applications, the committee identified two standout winners, two in the subsequent tier, and two more in the following tier. All six recipients were deemed deserving of recognition for their outstanding merit. Given the challenge of distinguishing between candidates within each tier, the decision was made to allocate equal awards to each.

Congratulations to the awardees:

  • Brooke Hampton (ASU) - $3,500
  • Bruno Villafuerte (UA) - $3,500
  • Cynthia Navarro (UA) - $2,500
  • Jenna Hays (NAU) - $2,500
  • Mariah Boler (NAU) - $1,500
  • Samuel Montano (ASU) - $1,500

Remarkably, this selection represents two deserving students from each university in Arizona, showcasing the diverse talent across our academic community. Congratulations to all the accomplished recipients!

ASHE Phoenix Sonoran Section welcomes the following new members:

  • Joe Heller – Consultant Engineering, Inc.
  • Sarah Howard – ADOT
  • Fayez Ghalayini – Gannett Fleming
  • Kyle Patterson – Consultant Engineering, Inc.

Past Events

Jan. 9, 2024Seth Chalmers, PE, Director of Traffic Engineering Group at Dibble — Rural Road Safety and “Frankenstein” Guardrail

Dec. 12, 2023Michael Pal – Chief Transportation Officer at Valley Metro — Successfully Hosting Mega Events: A Transit Perspective

Nov. 14, 2023Jennifer Toth – Director at Arizona Department of Transportation — State of the State: Mission, Vision, Values, Long-Range Plan, Projects (I-17 & I-10)

Oct. 10, 2023Sara Howard – Arizona Department of Transportation — Recently Completed SR 303L Interchange at 43rd and 51st Avenue

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.