ACEC Texas is the business association of Texas engineering firms.

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

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

Suzanne Essler

Director of Accounts

2024 - 2025
Board of Directors

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

Dawn Green, P.E., | ACEC Texas Board Chair

Ms. Dawn Green, P.E., serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Texas. Dawn has been involved with ACEC Texas for many years and has served as:

  • Chair of ACEC Texas Public Policy Council (PPC)
  • President of the ACEC Texas San Antonio Chapter (2010-2011)
  • Member of San Antonio Local PPC for 15 years
  • TxDOT Rate Negotiation Task Force
  • TxDOT Liaison Committee Appointed Member
  • Participated in ACEC Project Management and Leadership Training

She is currently the Vice President of West Region Business Development for KCI Technologies, Inc. (KCI). In this role, she helps leverage the opportunities and growth for KCI throughout Texas and the West Region, including Nevada and Utah.

She is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering. Her 35 years of experience includes project management and design of a wide variety of engineering assignments, primarily focusing on large municipal projects involving paving, drainage, water and wastewater pipeline design.

  • Ms. Green is active in several professional organizations, including:
  • American Public Works Association (APWA),
  • San Antonio Mobility Coalition (SAMCo),
  • Greater San Antonio Chamber
  • Texas Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE)

Ms. Green is a graduate of Leadership San Antonio Class 35 and is active in several community efforts.

Name Company Role

Dawn Green

KCI Technologies

Chair

Wayne Swafford

Lockwood, Andrews, & Newnam

Chair-Elect

John Lamb

Lamb-Star Engineering

Past Chair

Jeremy Boswell

STV

Vice Chair for Legislative Affairs

Grant Jackson

Hanson Professional Services

Vice Chair for Membership

Jay Edwards

Parkhill

Vice Chair for Public Relations

Shauna Bowman

Bowman Engineering & Consulting

Vice Chair for Business Practices

Brian Coltharp

Freese and Nichols

Secretary-Treasurer

Lee Lennard

BGE

National Director

Gary Raba

Raba-Kistner, Inc., ex-officio

ACEC National Chair-Elect

Dave Lubitz

Aguirre & Fields

Brian Shamburger

Kimley-Horn and Associates

Shawn Bertram

Halff Associates

James Lutz

Pape-Dawson Engineers

Brian Klaes

Moreno-Cardenas

Todd Thurber

LJA Engineering

Kelly Kaatz

HDR Engineering

Chris Schultz

Raba-Kistner

Monica Silver

CobbFendley

Jean-Marie Alexander

Shield Engineering Group