2024 Past Monthly Meetings

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2024 MONTHLY MEETINGS

April 18 

Breakfast Planning Meeting - Members Only

From 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM

Join us at our upcoming 2024-2025 planning meeting.

If you are interested in serving on one of the

Liaison Committees & Solutions team - please plan on attending. 

April 17

Mr. Jose M. Landeros

Director of Strategic Development El Paso County 

Office of County Strategic Capital Development

PDH: 1.0 

March 20

Guest Speaker: 

Maria-Elena Giner, Ph.D., US Commissioner

of International Boundary and Water Commission for United States and Mexico (IBWC)

PDH: 1.0 

February 21

Guest Speaker: 

Mr. Roberto Tinajero

City of El Paso 

International Bridges Department Director

PDH: 1.0 

January 17 

Guest Speaker: 

Aubrey Semien, P.E., CFM  

Project Manager at General Services Administration 

PDH: 1.0 

2023 MONTHLY MEETINGS

December 14 

Holiday & Guest Speakers Thank You Reception! 

ACEC El Paso Cordially Invites You to 

Our HOLIDAY RECEPTION 

Thursday, December 14, 2023 

From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

Coronado Country Club 1044 Broadmoor Dr. El Paso, TX 

Appetizers, Drinks, and Cash Bar 

Please R.S.V.P. by December 7 to 

Denise Kroeker, MBA, 

Executive Director 

denise@acectx.org 

or 915-422-5753

December 14

Engineering Ethics:   

ACEC El Paso Engineering Ethics Training

December 14, 2023

Please join us at the Coronado Country Club

Engineering Ethics Training

Check In – 3:30 PM to 3:50 PM

From 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Roman Bustillos, P.E.

PDH 1.0

All members & associate guest members are welcome!

Member firms $100 per person

Public Sector Entities & Employees $30 per person

Snacks will be provided! 

November 15

ACEC El Paso, Texas  

A friendly reminder to come join us as we host our regular monthly meeting on November 15th, 2023. Registration is open and reserve your seat. Join us in hearing what is happening at Capital and how it impacts infrastructure.

Scott Stewart, Vice President of Legislative Affairs

ACEC TX Legislative Update 

& 

Guest Speaker: 

Mr. Joaquin Rodriguez

City of El Paso 

Capital Improvements Department 

Grant Funded Programs Director

PDH: 1.0 

October 18 

In Person Guest Speaker:    

Mr. Robert Moore

Founder and CEO of El Paso Matters

PDH: 1.0 

October 6 ACEC EP TERF Golf Tournament 

September 20 

In Person Guest Speakers:    

David Bogas 

Director of Development 

EPT Land Communities

& 

Charley Thrash

Senior Associate Athletic Director/Revenue Generation

PDH: 1.0 

August 23

Guest Speaker:

Mr. Jose M. Landeros

Director of Strategic Development El Paso County

Office of County Strategic Capital Development

PDH: 1.0  

July 19 

In Person Guest Speaker:    

Guest Speaker: 

Mr. William Kell 

Chief Operating Officer of Franklin Mountain Investments

PDH: 1.0 

June 21

In Person Guest Speaker: 

Ms. Tracy J. Yellen 

Chief Executive Officer of the 

Paseo Del Norte Community Foundation including 

The Paseo del Norte Health Foundation & 

Fundacion Paso del Norte para la Salud y Bienestar

PDH: 1.0  

May 17 

In Person Guest Speaker:   

J.E. Long, PE

Chief Operations and Technical Officer

Lower Valley Water District

April 26

In Person Breakfast Laison Planning Meeting: 

ACEC El Paso -Breakfast Planning Meeting - Members Only 

From 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM  

Join us at our upcoming 2023-2024 planning meeting.  

If you are interested in serving on one of our Liaison Committees & Solutions team - please plan on attending.  

RSVP via Outlook.

APRIL 19 

In Person Guest Speaker: 

Terry Quezada, Ph.D., CNU-A

Topic: Town of Horizon Capital Improvements Program

MARCH 24-26

2023 ACEC TEXAS ANNUAL MEETING & ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE AWARDS GALA   Please join the American Council of Engineering Companies of Texas as we celebrate our 57th Annual Meeting in Austin, Texas at the beautiful Lost Pines Resort.  

MARCH 22

In Person Guest Speaker: 

Robert C. Studer, Director of Finance 

Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority

FEBRUARY 25 

EPWater-ACEC-TecH2O-DiscoverE-Creating the Future-Family Event

FEBRUARY 23

In Person Guest Speaker:    

ACEC El Paso Engineering Ethics Seminar

February 23, 2023

Please join us at the Hyatt Place El Paso

Engineering Ethics Training

Check In – 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

From 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Guest Speaker: Karl Tonander, P.G, P.E., C.P.G.

PDH 2.0

FEBRUARY 15 

In Person Guest Speaker:    

Please join us at the Coronado Country Club 

for an In Person Meeting 

Meet and Greet: 11:30 AM
Meeting/Lunch: 12:00 Noon

Presentation: 12:30 – 1:00 PM
Q&A to Follow 

Guest Speaker: 

Irazema S. Rojas El Paso Water 

Utility Chief Technical Officer

PDH: 1.0 

JANUARY 18 

In Person Guest Speakers:   

Please join us at the Coronado Country Club 

for an In Person Meeting 

Meet and Greet: 11:30 AM
Meeting/Lunch: 12:00 Noon

Presentation: 12:30 – 1:00 PM
Q&A to Follow
 

Guest Speakers: 

 Manuel Alfredo Salas, PE, PMP – Procurement Engineer for the El Paso Service Center 

& 

 Alan Gonzalez, PE – Procurement Engineer for the El Paso Service Center

PDH: 1.0  

DECEMBER 14 

In Person Guest Speaker:

 Please join us at the Great American Steakhouse – located at 1300 Airway Blvd. for an In Person Meeting 

Presentation: 11:30 – 1:00 pm
Q&A to Follow
Guest Speaker: 

El Paso International Airport

  R. Shane Brooks - Capital Improvement Program Administrator

PDH: 1.0  

DECEMBER 8

ACEC El Paso 

Cocktail Hour Holiday Reception

December 08, 2022

Our event is open to members & all of our guest speakers!  

Please join us at the Coronado Country Club: 

1044 Broadmoor Dr. El Paso, TX 79912

Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Our Menu for the evening will include appetizers 

& beverages 

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NOVEMBER 16

In Person Guest Speaker:

 Please join us at the Coronado Country Club

 for an In Person Meeting
Presentation: 11:30 – 1:00 pm
Q&A to Follow
Guest Speaker: 

John Goodrich, PE President 

of Infrastructure & Concrete Jordan Foster Construction  

PDH: 1.0 

OCTOBER 19

In Person Guest Speaker:

 Please join us at the Coronado Country Club 

for an In Person Meeting 

Presentation: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM  

Q&A to Follow   

Guest Speaker:  

Gilbert Mesa Utility Manager 

of Fort Bliss Water Services Company      

PDH: 1.0  

OCTOBER 14 - ACEC EP GOLF TOURNAMENT

SEPTEMBER 21

In Person Guest Speaker:

 Please join us at the Coronado Country Club

 for an In Person Meeting   

Presentation: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM 

Q&A to Follow  

Guest Speakers:  

Peyton McKnight & Scott Stewart  

Special Guest: Senator Cesar Blanco

ACEC Roadmap to Engagement     

PDH: 1.0    

SEPTERMBER 16

In Person Meeting: 

ACEC El Paso Engineering Business Writing Workshop

September 16, 2022

Please join us at the Coronado Country Club.

One Day Engineering and Business Writing Workshop Training

From 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Presentation: 8:30 AM

Guest Speaker: Terry Quezada, Ph.D., CNU-A

All members are welcome!

Continental Breakfast: Burritos, Lunch, and Snacks will be provided!

AUGUST 17

Virtual Guest Speaker:

Please join us for a Virtual Meeting  

Presentation: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM 

Q&A to Follow 

Guest Speaker: 

Maria-Elena Giner, Ph.D., US Commissioner of International Boundary and Water Commission for United States and Mexico (IBWC)  

 PDH: 1.0 

JULY 20 

In Person Guest Speaker:    

Please join us at the Landry’s Restaurant for an In Person Meeting   

Presentation: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM 

Q&A to Follow  

Guest Speaker: 

Ellen Smyth, PE, MPA   City of El Paso 

Managing Director of Sun Metro & Environmental Services    

 PDH: 1.0  

JUNE 15 

Guest Speaker:   Mr. Omar Gallegos, V.P. of Transmission and Distribution of El Paso Electric - PDH: 1.0  

MAY 18

Guest Speaker:  Scott Reinert, PE   El Paso Water Resources Manager     PDH: 1.0  

APRIL 20

Guest Speaker:   Jerry De Muro, PMP – Assistant Director of  Design City of El Paso Capital Improvements Department    Topic: City of El Paso Update    PDH: 1.0  

APRIL 12

ACEC El Paso -Breakfast Planning Meeting - Members Only 

From 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM  

Join us at our upcoming 2022-2023 planning meeting.  If you are interested in serving on one of our Liaison Committees & Solutions team - please plan on attending.  

MARCH 27-28

2022 ACEC TEXAS ANNUAL MEETING & ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE AWARDS GALA   Please join the American Council of Engineering Companies of Texas as we celebrate our 56th Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas at the beautiful Hyatt Hill Country Resort.     

MARCH 16 

Eduardo Calvo, AICP - Executive Director of El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization    Topic: Metropolitan Planning Organization Update     PDH: 1.0  

FEBRUARY 17 

In Person Business Practice Seminar:        

ACEC El Paso Project Management Seminar 

One Day Project Management Training 

From 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM 

Presentation: 8:30 AM 

Guest Speaker: Mr. John Geddie, President Geddie & Associates 

Continental Breakfast: Burritos, Lunch, and Snacks will be provided! 

PDH: 8.0

FEBRUARY 16

Irazema S. Rojas El Paso Water – Interim Chief Technical Officer PDH: 1.0  

JANUARY 19 

Virtual Guest Speaker: Raymond L. Telles, Executive Director Camino Regal Regional Mobility Authority PDH: 1.0  

2021 MONTHLY MEETINGS

DECEMBER 15

 Guest Speakers: Mr. Jake Logan, University of Texas at El Paso Vice President of Donor Engagement and Institutional Advancement & Mr. Nick Popplewell, University of Texas at El Paso Assistant Vice President of Institutional Advancement PDH: 1.0  

DECEMBER 2 

Holiday Reception - 

In Person -  ACEC El Paso Cocktail Hour Holiday Reception  

Our event is open to members & all of our guest speakers!  

NOVEMBER 17 

Guest Speaker:  Sal Alonzo, El Paso County 

Public Works Transportation Division 

PDH: 1.0  

OCTOBER 20

Yvette Hernandez, PE - City of El Paso Director of Capital Improvement Department Grant Funded Programs

PDH: 1.0  

OCTOBER 1

ACEC EP GOLF TOURNAMENT

SEPTEMBER 15

In Person Meeting - Guest Speaker:

Rep. Joe Moody, District 78 Texas House of Representatives 

Topic: Texas House of Representatives Update 

PDH: 1.0  

AUGUST 18 

 In Person - Guest Speaker:
Jon Barela, CEO – The Borderplex Alliance PDH: 1.0
 

JULY 21

 Virtual Guest Speakers:  

· Peyton McKnight, ACEC TX President

· Scott Stewart, ACEC TX VP of Legislative Affairs

· Brian Klaes, ACEC TX – Strategic Plan Implementation

· Jay Edwards, ACEC TX – Strategic Plan Implementation 

Topic: ACEC TX Legislative Update & Strategic Plan Initiatives & Roll Out PDH: 1.0  

JUNE 23

Raul Ortega, PE Director of Transportation Planning & Development – TxDOT El Paso 

& 

Jamie Perales, PE CFM TxDOT Section Director of Professional Engineering Procurement Services (PEPS) - El Paso Service Center Topic: TxDOT Professional Engineering Procurement Services Fiscal Year 2021-22 - Virtual Meeting 

MAY 19 

R. Shane Brooks - Capital Improvement Program Administrator, Aviation Development Topic: Airport Capital Improvement-Virtual Meeting

APRIL 28 Breakfast Planning Meeting - Members Only-Virtual Meeting

APRIL 21

Eduardo Calvo, AICP - Executive Director of El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization - Virtual Meeting

MARCH 24

Scott Stewart,  ACEC TX Vice President of Legislative Affairs- Virtual Meeting 

FEBRUARY 17

 ACEC/EPWater Roundtable -Virtual Meeting

Panel of Speakers:
Gilbert Trejo, PE CFM - EPWater - Chief Technical Officer

Geoffrey Espineli, PE – EPWater - Water/WasteWater & Project Administration

Gisela Dagnino, PE – EPWater StormWater & Project Administration

Ivan Hernandez, PE – EPWater Construction 

Mike Ramirez, PE – ACEC El Paso President & Moderator –Parkhill

PDH: 1.0     
 

JANUARY 20 

 Jayne Harkins, PE – US Commissioner of International Boundary and Water Commission - Virtual Meeting  

2020 MONTHLY MEETINGS

DECEMBER 16

ACEC El Paso Engineering Workforce Roundtable - Virtual Meeting 

Topic: Engineering Workforce Roundtable Panel of Speakers: 

Raul Ortega, PE – TxDOT Director of Transportation Planning and Development 

Eduardo Perales, PE – TxDOT Director of Transportation Operations

Shane Walker, Ph.D. UTEP - College of Civil Engineering – Environmental, Water Treatment, and Desalination 

Adeeba A Raheem, Ph.D. UTEP - College of Civil Engineering – Sustainable Construction, Safety, Management and Technologies

Jeffrey Weidner, Ph.D. UTEP - College of Civil Engineering – Bridges, Infrastructure, Resilience, and Smart Cities

Irazema S. Rojas, PE - Capital Improvements Manager El Paso Water

Mike Ramirez, PE – ACEC El Paso President & Moderator –Parkhill, Smith, & Cooper 

Kelvin Kroeker, PE - HNTB

Sergio Adame, PE - Brock & Bustillos 

PDH: 2.0  

NOVEMBER 18 

 Ed Long, Chief Technical Officer Lower Valley Water District - Virtual Meeting  

NOVEMBER 09

 ACEC/EPWater Brown Bag - Cost Estimating Virtual Meeting  Presentation- Virtual Meeting 

OCTOBER 21

Sam Rodriguez, P.E., CM, CFM, CNU-A - Chief Operations and Transportation Officer and El Paso International Airport Director Capital Improvement Department - Virtual Meeting  

SEPTEMBER 

No Meeting 

AUGUST 12 

 Rep. Cesar Blanco 

Texas House of Representatives  - Virtual Meeting 

JULY 15

 Jose M. Landeros 

Director of Planning and Development for El Paso County

Topic: El Paso County Update  - Virtual Meeting  

JUNE 24  

Peyton McKnight, ACEC TX President

Topic: American Council of Engineering Companies Update - Virtual Meeting  

MAY 20 

Jamie Perales, PE CFM

TxDOT Section Director of Professional Engineering Procurement Services (PEPS) - El Paso Service Center - Virtual Meeting 

APRIL 22

 Gilbert Trejo, PE CFM - El Paso Water – Chief Technical Officer  - Virtual Meeting 

MARCH 25

 **Meeting Cancelled** 

MARCH 22

National Engineers Week Event: El Paso Water - DiscoverE - Building Curiosity in Water, and Robotics. 

MARCH 04

Lunch Planning Meeting - Members Only   

FEBRUARY 19

**Meeting Cancelled**

JANUARY 15

Ivan Hernandez, PE El Paso Water

Engineering Division Manager Construction

Project Management 

Geoffrey Espineli, PE El Paso Water

Engineering Division Manager 

Project Administration Section

Gisela Dagnino, PE El Paso Water

Engineering Division Manager

Storm Water Section

Topic: Construction Cost Estimating 

JANUARY 16

Gilbert Trejo, PE El Paso Water – Chief Technical Officer 

FEBRUARY 12

Breakfast Planning Meeting - Members Only 

FEBRUARY 20

Steve Ortega, El Paso Mobility Coalition (EMCo)

FEBRUARY 23

El Paso Water - Discover-E - National Engineers Week Event

MARCH 13

Emma Schwartz, MPH President of the Medical Center of the Americas (MCA) Foundation

MARCH 25 

Microsoft Project Seminar 

Guest Speakers: 

Michael Ramirez, PE, Sergio Adame, PE, and Carlos Torres, PE

APRIL 17 

Dr. Ivonne Santiago PE, University of Texas at El Paso - College of Engineering - Haiti Water Treatment

MAY 15 

Lucio Vasquez, PE - PEPS Deputy Division Director