2020-2021 NSPE Committees, Task Forces, and Interest Groups Charges and Appointments - September 2020
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2020-2021 NSPE Committees, Task Forces,
and Interest Groups
Charges and Appointments
September 2020Table of Contents Establishing NSPE Committees and Task Forces ............................................................................................................ 3-4 Bylaw 23 – Committees and Task Forces .............................................................................................................................................. 3 Operating Procedure 12.1 – Authority and Confidentiality within NSPE Committees, Task Forces, Interest Groups/Advisory Groups ...................................................................................................................................................... 3-4 Standing Boards and Committees ................................................................................................................................. 5-17 Board of Directors ................................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Executive Committee ............................................................................................................................................................................ 7 Audit Committee .................................................................................................................................................................................. 8 Board of Ethical Review ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9 Budget & Finance Committee ............................................................................................................................................................. 10 Candidate Screening Committee ........................................................................................................................................................ 11 Council of Fellows Executive Committee ............................................................................................................................................ 12 NICET Board of Governors .................................................................................................................................................................. 13 NSEP Education Foundation Board of Trustees .................................................................................................................................. 14 NSPE-PAC Board of Trustees .......................................................................................................................................................... 15-16 Past Presidents Council ....................................................................................................................................................................... 17 Ad Hoc Committees, Task Forces & Interest Groups .................................................................................................18-30 Committee on Policy and Advocacy .................................................................................................................................................... 19 Continuing Education Committee ....................................................................................................................................................... 20 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory Committee .............................................................................................................................. 21 Emerging Leaders Program Task Force ................................................................................................................................................ 22 Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee ............................................................................................................................... 23 Executive Director Search Task Force .................................................................................................................................................. 24 Honor Awards Committee ................................................................................................................................................................... 25 Leadership Engagement and Effectiveness Task Force ....................................................................................................................... 26 Legacy Interest Groups ........................................................................................................................................................................ 27 Membership Committee ..................................................................................................................................................................... 28 NSPE/ACEC New Professionals Risk Mitigation Task Force ................................................................................................................. 29 PECon 2021 Planning Task Force ......................................................................................................................................................... 30 Thought Leadership Council ................................................................................................................................................................ 31 Appointments ................................................................................................................................................................. 32-38 MATHCOUNTS Foundation .................................................................................................................................................................. 33 National Engineers Week Foundation ................................................................................................................................................. 34 Liaison Societies .............................................................................................................................................................................. 35-39 Appendix ........................................................................................................................................................................ 40-46 NSPE Strategic Plan – July 2019 ...................................................................................................................................................... 41-46 Page 2 of 48 2020-2021 NSPE Committee Charges
Establishing NSPE Committees and Task Forces The creation and filling of NSPE Committees and Task Forces is governed by NSPE bylaws and operating procedures. Below are relevant excerpts pertaining to the creation and authority of NSPE Committees and Task Forces. The complete NSPE Policy Manual, detailing committee and task force member liability, conflicts of interest, and travel reimbursement, is available online in the Governance section of the Leadership Toolbox. Bylaw 23 – Committees and Task Forces The NSPE President shall create and fill Committees and Task Forces (except as defined below) with NSPE members, SSEC representatives and National staff to better fulfill the mission and strategic plan of NSPE. A Committee shall be formed for a critical need that is so vital to the mission and function of NSPE, that it requires continuing existence throughout the foreseeable future. Task Forces shall be created to meet specific needs of the programs and projects necessary to support the Strategic Plan and meet member needs. The President may assign an NSPE Officer or other NSPE member to direct and supervise the efforts between various Committees and Task Forces, to foster coordination and avoid duplication of efforts to serve the membership. Committees and Task Forces shall sunset and/or change membership upon the completion of the Annual Meeting or July 1st, if an Annual Meeting is not held. Committee and Task Force functions are defined in the NSPE Operating Procedures. Operating Procedure 12.1 – Authority and Confidentiality within NSPE Committees, Task Forces, Interest Groups/Advisory Groups ADOPTED: September 2006 LATEST REVISION: February 2011 NSPE CONTACT: Board of Directors AUTHORITY: Bylaw 14 It is the policy of NSPE that each NSPE Committee, Task Force, Interest Group/Advisory Group is charged with the responsibility to address specifically defined positions, policies, procedures, and issues related to the programs and activities of NSPE. In the course of performing these functions, each NSPE Committee, Task Force, Interest Group/Advisory Group and its members have the responsibility to conduct their affairs with full account of and regard to NSPE’s official current positions, policies and procedures to any individual organization outside of NSPE and/or its State Societies and associated groups, and while giving due respect for the positions and views of each individual member of the Committee, Task Force, Interest Group/Advisory Group. Consistent with these principles, NSPE Committees, Task Forces, Interest Groups/Advisory Groups shall be governed under the following guidelines: Committees, Task Forces, Interest Groups/Advisory Groups: • Each NSPE Committee, Task Force, Interest Group/Advisory Group operates under the authority of NSPE. • No NSPE Committee, Task Force, Interest Group/Advisory Group may take a position or express a view to any individual organization outside of NSPE and/or its State Societies and associated groups that is inconsistent with existing NSPE positions or policies. • NSPE Committees, Task Forces, Interest Groups/Advisory Groups seeking modification of an existing NSPE position or policy shall make a formal recommendation for such change to the NSPE Board of Directors. • Unless authorized, NSPE Committees, Task Forces, Interest Groups/Advisory Groups shall communicate only to external organizations under the name and authority of the NSPE President. Committee, Task Force, Interest Group/Advisory Group Members: • NSPE Committee, Task Force, Interest Group/Advisory Group members serving on a NSPE Committee, Task Force, Interest Group/Advisory Group shall conduct themselves as a representative of NSPE. • No NSPE Committee, Task Force, Interest Group/Advisory Group member shall, as a member of the NSPE Committee, Task Force, Interest Group/Advisory Group, take a position or express a view to any individual Page 3 of 48 2020-2021 NSPE Committee Charges
organization outside of NSPE and/or its State Societies and associated groups that is inconsistent with
existing NSPE positions or policies, unless the Committee, Task Force, Interest Group/Advisory Group
member clearly states that he/she is expressing his/her opinion as an individual and not as a Member of
NSPE.
• No NSPE Committee, Task Force, Interest Group/Advisory Group member shall, as a member of the NSPE
Committee, Task Force, Interest Group/Advisory Group, improperly represent or imply either internally or to
an external organization that a particular position constitutes NSPE’s position or policy.
• All NSPE Committee, Task Force, Interest Group/Advisory Group members have an obligation to respect
NSPE communications, correspondence, reports, and other written materials provided to them as
Committee, Task Force, Interest Group/Advisory Group members specifically identified in writing or
communicated orally as confidential.
To avoid misunderstanding, all NSPE Committee, Task Force, Interest Group/Advisory Group chairs shall
communicate this policy at the beginning of each administrative year with each NSPE Committee, Task Force,
Interest Group/Advisory Group member.
Board Liaisons to Committees and Task Forces
As described in Bylaw 23 above, “The President may assign an NSPE Officer or other NSPE member to direct
and supervise the efforts between various Committees and Task Forces, to foster coordination and avoid
duplication of efforts to serve the membership.” If you have been assigned as a Board Liaison to a committee,
below are some details about your role and the expectations of President Tricia H. Hatley as you carry out these
duties.
Role
• Participate in committee or task force meetings as an active member.
• Support the chair by:
• understanding of the strategic plan and ensuring alignment with proposed committee efforts.
• sharing information and knowledge of related activities already in progress or planned to avoid
conflicts or duplication of effort between committees.
• Encouraging the timely submittal of committee reports that adequately reflect the progress
made.
Expectations
• Touch base with chair prior to meeting, as needed, to review agenda and keep discussions on track.
• Attend meetings, participating in discussions but without dominating or interfering unless necessary.
• Alert the NSPE President or staff as appropriate if redirection or assistance is needed to keep the chair
and members focused on accomplishing the charges given.
Page 4 of 48 2020-2021 NSPE Committee ChargesStanding Boards and Committees Page 5 of 48 2020-2021 NSPE Committee Charges
NSPE Board of Directors
2020-2021
Board of Directors
Composition (Bylaw 14)
The Board of Directors consists of the NSPE Officers, State Society
Tricia H. Hatley, Chair
Executives Council (SSEC) President, the NSPE Education President, 2020-2021
Foundation Representative, the National Institute for Rick J. Guerra, President-elect, 2020-
Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Representative, 2021
and 10 Directors. The total number of members on the Board, Britt E. Smith
including Officers, cannot exceed 19 members. Each member, Vice-President, 2020-2021
except the Secretary, the NSPE Education Foundation David P. Martini, Immediate Past
Representative, and the NICET Representative, who serve as ex- President, 2020-2021
officio members, are entitled to one vote on the Board. The Susan K. Sprague, Treasurer, 2019-2021
James A. Buggs, Director, Central
President only casts a vote to break a tie vote of the Board.
Region, 2019-2021
Breck R. Washam, Director, North
Purpose & Authority (Bylaw 14) Central Region, 2020-2022
The Board supports and furthers the mission of NSPE by: David L. McCullough, Director,
• interpreting all questions of policy and administering the Northeast Region, 2019-2021
Michael C. Harris, Director, Southeast
affairs of NSPE under the Bylaws and the general provisions
Region, 2020-2022
of the law under which NSPE is incorporated. Zia A. Yasrobi, Director, Southwest
• directing the investment and the care of the funds of NSPE Region, 2019-2021
and making appropriations for specific purposes. James S. Baker, Director, Western &
Pacific Region, 2020-2022
Brian P. Malm, Director, Membership-at-
Large, 2020-2022
Bregger A. Garrison, Director, New
Professionals, 2019-2021
Randal J. Braker, Interest Group (PEG)
Representative, 2019-2021
Megan J. Schultz, Interest Group (PEC)
Representative, 2020-2022
Adam B. Jones,
SSEC President, 2020-2021
Paul J. Inferrera, Chair, NICET Board of
Governors, 2020-2021
Harvey D. Hnatiuk, President, NSPE
Education Foundation, 2020-2021
Wendel Stewart, Interim Executive
Director, Chief Operating Officer and
Secretary
Supporting Staff
Kelly Ann Gull, Sr Manager,
Governance & Executive Office
(Staff Liaison)
Mary Ann Cannon,
Manager, Executive Office
Page 6 of 48 2020-2021 NSPE Committee ChargesNSPE Executive Committee
2020-2021
Executive Committee
Composition (Bylaw 14)
The NSPE Executive Committee consists of the President,
Tricia H. Hatley, Chair, President, 2020-
President-Elect, Vice President, Immediate Past-President, 2021
Treasurer, a Director (elected by the 10 Directors), and Rick J. Guerra, President-elect, 2020-
Secretary. Each member, except the Secretary and SSEC 2021
President, who serve as ex-officio members, are entitled to one Britt E. Smith, Vice-President, 2020-2021
vote. The President only casts a vote to break a tie vote of the David P. Martini, Immediate Past
Committee. President, 2020-2021
Susan K. Sprague, Treasurer, 2019-2021
Zia A. Yasrobi, Director, Southwest,
Purpose & Authority (Bylaw 14) 2019-2021
The Executive Committee supports and furthers the mission of Adam B. Jones, SSEC President, 2020-
NSPE by: 2021
• acting on behalf of the Board between Board meetings. All Wendel Stewart, Interim Executive
such actions shall be ratified by the Board at their next Director, Chief Operating Officer and
scheduled meeting. Secretary
• reviewing and recommending changes to staff employee
benefit programs to the Budget Committee.
Supporting Staff
• reviewing total staff salary allocations and recommending
adjustments to the Finance & Budget Committee.
• reviewing annually the performance of the Executive Kelly Ann Gull, Sr Manager,
Governance & Executive Office
Director and advising the Board concerning reappointment.
(Staff Liaison)
• establishing annual compensation for the Executive Director. Mary Ann Cannon,
• considering other administrative matters as appropriate. Manager, Executive Office
Page 7 of 48 2020-2021 NSPE Committee ChargesNSPE Audit Committee
2020-2021
Audit Committee
Composition
The Audit Committee is chaired by the NSPE Treasurer and
Susan K. Sprague, Chair, Treasurer, 2019-
consists of the officers (President, President-Elect, Vice President, 2021
Treasurer and Immediate Past-President) and the chairs of Tricia H. Hatley, President, 2020-2021
NSPE’s two, controlled subsidiaries: the National Engineers Week Rick J. Guerra, President-elect, 2020-
Foundation (DiscoverE) and the NSPE Education Foundation. 2021
Britt E. Smith, Vice-President, 2020-2021
David P. Martini, Immediate Past
Purpose & Authority
President, 2020-2021
The Audit Committee supports and furthers the mission of NSPE Amy Barrett, President, National
by: Engineers Week Foundation Board,
• Ensuring that the annual audit of the financial statements of 2020-2021
NSPE are competently prepared and timely, as required by Paul J. Inferrera, Chair, NICET Board of
Bylaw 12. Governors, 2020-2021
Harvey D. Hnatiuk, President,
NSPE Education Foundation, 2020-2021
Standing Charges
1) Meet with the external auditor and appropriate staff
members via conference call to review the results of the
audit and discuss any issues or questions identified as a result Supporting Staff
of the audit.
2) Meet with the external auditor via conference call (in Wendel Stewart, Interim Executive
executive session with neither the Executive Director nor any Director and Chief Operating Officer
other member of staff present) to discuss any matters (Staff Liaison)
related to the financial management and audit of the
Society’s affairs.
3) Present annually the audit to the Board of Directors for
For foundations included in the
discussion and acceptance within 9 months of the
conclusion of the fiscal year. audit:
Kathy Renzetti, For DiscoverE
Stacey Ober, For NSPE Education
2020-2021 Charges Foundation
1) Present the annual audit to the Board of Directors no later
than March 30, 2021.
Page 8 of 48 2020-2021 NSPE Committee ChargesNSPE Board of Ethical Review
2020-2021
Board of Ethical Review
Composition (OP 12.2)
The Board of Ethical Review (BER) consists of seven licensed Members
Susan K. Sprague, Chair, 2020-2021
of the National Society each of whom are appointed by the NSPE Mark H. Dubbin, Southwest Region, 2019-
President in conformance with the following requirements: 2022
1) there shall be one member from each of the administrative Jeffrey H. Greenfield,
regions and one additional member; Southeast Region, 2018-2021
2) all members shall be appointed for a term of three years; David Kish, Central Region, 2020-2023
3) no member shall be appointed to succeed themselves for more Kenneth L. McGowan,
than one term; and Western & Pacific Region, 2020-2023
4) the chair shall be designated by the NSPE President, shall serve as Craig N. Musselman,
Northeast Region, 2018-2021
chair for one year and shall not be eligible to succession as chair
Hugh Veit, North Central Region, 2019-
for more than one year. 2022
William D. Lawson, At-Large, 2020-2023
Purpose & Authority
The BER supports and furthers the mission of NSPE as the authoritative
expert in the ethical practice in engineering by: Supporting Staff
• rendering impartial opinions on questions of ethics.
• interpreting and suggesting revisions to the NSPE Code of Ethics. Rebecca A. Bowman, Sr Director, Ethics
and Professional Practice (Staff Liaison)
• developing and publishing materials related to engineering
Mary Ann Cannon,
ethics. Manager, Executive Office
• conducting studies related to engineering ethics in order to
enhance the value of licensure.
Standing Charges
1) Publish 8-12 NSPE BER Cases for use in the NSPE On Ethics Column
in PE magazine and for use in the NSPE Engineering Ethics Forum.
a) Place specific emphasis on identifying case studies in which
emerging technology is a key element.
2) Provide input in response to ethics matters put forth by members
on an ongoing basis.
3) Assist with the development of the fall and spring ethics webinar
series.
4) Assist with the development of articles for the PE Magazine on
ethical issues facing the professional engineer.
5) Ensure that BER activities are appropriately communicated to the
NSPE Board and core constituencies.
Page 9 of 48 2020-2021 NSPE Committee ChargesNSPE Budget & Finance Committee
2020-2021
Budget & Finance Committee
Composition
The NSPE Budget & Finance Committee is chaired by the NSPE
Susan K. Sprague, Chair,
Treasurer and consists of the NSPE Executive Committee and the Treasurer, 2020-2021
NICET Chairperson and SSEC President, who serve as ex-officio Rick J. Guerra, President-Elect, 2020-
and nonvoting members. As appropriate, the Committee 2021
involves the chairs of NSPE’s two, controlled subsidiaries: the Adam Jones,
National Engineers Week Foundation (DiscoverE) and the NSPE SSEC President, 2020-2021
Education Foundation. Paul J. Inferrera, Chair, NICET Board of
Governors, 2020-2021
Tricia H. Hatley,
Purpose & Authority President, 2020-2021
The NSPE Budget & Finance Committee supports and furthers Brian P. Malm, Director, Membership-at-
the mission of NSPE by: Large, 2020-2022
• ensuring budget decisions are in line with the NSPE Business David P. Martini, Immediate Past
President, 2020-2021
Plan and in the best interests of NSPE’s core constituencies.
Britt E. Smith, Vice President, 2020-2021
• developing, in consultation with NSPE staff, a fiscally
responsible annual budget.
Standing Charges
In consultation with the NSPE Executive Director and staff: Supporting Staff
1) ensure the budget reflects the priorities set forth in the NSPE
Business Plan. Wendel Stewart, Interim Executive
Director and Chief Operating Officer
2) identify non-dues revenue resources for NSPE and, where
(Staff Liaison)
necessary, bring forward recommendations to the NSPE
Board of Directors or NSPE House of Delegates for approval.
3) review and approve the annual budget and midyear
revisions.
2020-2021 Charges
1) Present for approval the proposed FY 2021 mid-year budget
update by the February Board meeting.
Page 10 of 48 2020-2021 NSPE Committee ChargesNSPE Candidate Screening Committee
2020-2021
Candidate Screening Committee
Composition (OP 12.8)
The NSPE Candidate Screening Committee (CSC) is chaired by
David P. Martini, Chair, Immediate Past-
the Immediate Past-President and is composed only of President, 2020-2021
individuals holding the Licensed Member grade and consists of William Atkinson, Northeast Region,
one member from each of the regions plus the Chair. No other 2020-2021
NSPE Officer is eligible for membership on this Committee. The Lee J. Czor, Southeast Region, 2020-2021
House of Delegates approves the members of the Candidate Bradley R. Fristoe, Western & Pacific
Screening Committee at the annual General Assembly. Region, 2020-2021
Anthony Grgas, Jr., Central Region,
2020-2021
Purpose & Authority (OP 12.9) Travis B. Scott, Southwest Region, 2020-
The Candidate Screening Committee supports and furthers the 2021
mission of NSPE by: Gary D. Strack, North Central Region,
• reviewing and revising the Vice President and Treasurer 2020-2021
position descriptions when appropriate.
• screening nominees for the Vice President and Treasurer
positions, ensuring candidates are qualified to provide
strong, focused, informed, dedicated, and committed Support Staff
leadership in these roles.
Kelly Ann Gull, Sr Manager,
Governance & Executive Office
Standing Charges (Staff Liaison)
Following the prescribed candidate screening timeline:
1) affirm or revise existing candidate guidelines and
qualifications.
2) encourage NSPE leaders to seek qualified nominees and put
forth their nominations.
3) prepare an unbiased screening process to carefully review
and evaluate each candidate’s background, qualifications,
leadership experience, commitment to service and abilities
as a skilled and effective communicator.
2020-2021 Charges
1) Engage with State Societies in identifying and encouraging
future national leaders.
2) Work with staff to organize a webinar with a panel of NSPE
board members and officers to discuss the roles and
responsibilities for National positions in an effort to remove
some of the unknowns and concerns with running for a
national position.
3) Assess NSPE leadership development opportunities and
make recommendations focused on increasing the diversity
and inclusion of our leadership as well as preparing
volunteers for service at the national level.
Page 11 of 48 2020-2021 NSPE Committee ChargesNSPE Council of Fellows Executive Committee
2020-2021
Council of Fellows Executive
Composition (OP 10.2)
The NSPE Council of Fellows Executive Committee (COFEC) Committee
consists of a chairperson and six members, one from each
Amy Barrett, Chair, 2017-2021
region. Only members of NSPE who already hold the Fellow
Craig S. Sisco,
grade shall serve on the Council of Fellows Executive Western & Pacific Region, 2020-2023
Committee. Appointments to the Committee are made by the David B. Conner,
NSPE President with input from the chairperson from the Southwest Region, 2018-2021
executive committee of the Council. It is recommended that Josephine L. Emerick,
the terms be three years. The terms should be staggered with North Central Region, 2018-2021
the goal of replacing two members each year. George S. Hamilton,
Southeast Region, 2019-2022
Howard R. Jones,
Purpose & Authority (OP 10.2) Central Region, 2018-2021
The NSPE Council of Fellows Executive Committee supports and Andrew R. Yarmus,
furthers the mission of NSPE by: Northeast Region, 2019-2022
• recognizing licensed members of NSPE who have
demonstrated exemplary service to the profession, the
Society, and the community by serving at the chapter, state,
and national level. Support Staff
• annually reviewing applications for NSPE Fellow-grade
membership as submitted by State Societies, Interest Groups, Erik Schonher, Chief Engagement
Officer (Staff Liaison)
and affinity groups and rendering decisions regarding
acceptance.
Standing Charges
1) Encourage appropriate leaders to nominate qualified
members for NSPE Fellow membership grade.
2) Review nominations and submit to the Board of Directors for
approval at its spring meeting a report recommending
nominees for Fellow-grade status.
2020-2021 Charges
1) Work with Chief Engagement Officer to communicate with
state leaders via membership tier meetings to encourage
nominations.
2) Work with Regional Directors to communicate with state
leaders and encourage nominations.
Page 12 of 48 2020-2021 NSPE Committee ChargesNICET Board of Governors
2020-2021
NICET Board of Governors
Composition (OP 9.3)
The National Institute for Certification in Engineering
Paul J. Inferrera, Chair, 2020-2021
Technologies (NICET) Board of Governors consists of eight Susan K. Sprague, Treasurer, 2019-2021
members appointed by the NSPE President. Seven of these Christine Anderson, Public Member
persons are qualified and knowledgeable in the field of 2020-2023
engineering and engineering technology and one person is a Michael E. Aitken, PE Member, 2019-
public member. The nonpublic members of the Board consist of 2021
three licensed members of NSPE and four NICET certificants from Curtis A. Beck, PE Member 2018-2021
the engineering technician and engineering technologist Linda M. Biernacki, CET Member, 2018-
populations, with at least two certified engineering technicians 2021
Randall S. Over, PE Member, 2020-2023
and one certified engineering technologist as members of the
David Madole, CT Member 2019-2022
NICET Board of Governors at all times. Glenn Waite, CET Member 2020-2023
Purpose & Authority (OP 9.3) Support Staff
The NICET Board of Governors supports and furthers the mission
Wendel Stewart, Interim Executive
of NSPE by:
Director and Chief Operating Officer
• overseeing rigorous testing and voluntary certification Chip Hollis, Sr Director, Credentials &
programs for engineering technicians and technologists Administration (Staff Liaison)
across a range of technical disciplines. Carla Graham, Executive Assistant
• ensuring the integrity of NICET certifications and all matters
pertaining to the definition, administration and granting of
NICET certifications.
Standing Charges
1) Provide appropriate oversight and direction to development
and maintenance of certification job analyses, exam
content, eligibility requirements and recertification
requirements.
2) Adjudicate all certification appeals and disciplinary actions.
3) Ensure that all certification decisions are made in the best
interests of the integrity of the certification program rather
than any competing interests and treats all candidates
ethically and fairly.
4) Maintain and assure compliance with NICET policy and
operating procedures governing certification program
development, maintenance, compliance and
administration.
2020-2021 Charges
Continued participation in and support of NSPE Strategic Plan
implementation, including:
1) Evaluation and development of new certification
programs to grow NICET revenues and to enhance the
engineering team concept.
2) Governance restructure
3) Opportunities to more deeply engage NSPE State
Societies.
Page 13 of 48 2020-2021 NSPE Committee ChargesNSPE Education Foundation Board of Trustees
(Separately incorporated and autonomous entity)
2020-2021
Education Foundation Board of
Composition (Bylaws Article V)
The NSPE Education Foundation Board is empowered to Trustees
nominate and elect its Board. NSPE‘s role is advisory only. The
Harvey D. Hnatiuk, President, 2018-2021
Board of Trustees consists of the NSPE Treasurer, 11 At- Large
John M. Parisi, Vice President, 2020-2021
Trustees, a PEHE representative and voting trustees from Susan K. Sprague, Treasurer, 2019-2021
MATHCOUNTS, EWeek, and NICET (these trustees are not Wendel Stewart, Secretary
respective NSPE Board members). The President and Vice Michael Basta, Trustee, 2020-2023
President serve one-year terms but are eligible for re-election; all Nikhil U. Bodhankar, Trustee, 2018-2021
Member-At-Large Trustees serve a three-year term. In order to Russell C. Devick, Trustee 2019-2022
promote continuity terms are staggered. Peter W. Livingston, Trustee, 2020-2023
Marguerite McClam, Trustee 2019-2022
Robert S. Miller, III, Trustee, 2016-2019
Purpose & Authority Wayne Nelson, Trustee, 2020-2023
The NSPE Education Foundation is a separate, 501(c)(3) Randolph A. Petersen, Trustee 2018-2021
corporation operating under its own articles of incorporation, Eric L. West, Trustee, 2020-2023
constitution, and bylaws. The Foundation raises money to Nadir Yilmaz,
PEHE Representative 2019-2021
support educational scholarships and community-related
programs and initiatives supporting engineering and the
engineering profession.
Support Staff
Standing Charges Kathy Renzetti, Trustee, DiscoverE
As established by the NSPE Education Foundation Board of Kristen Chandler, Trustee, MATHCOUNTS
Trustees. Chip Hollis, Trustee and NSPE Sr Director,
Credentials & Administration
Stacey Ober, Director, Marketing and
2020-2021 NSPE Requests for NSPE Education Foundation Outreach (Staff Liaison)
Consideration
1) Work with staff to finalize bylaw changes.
2) Implement fundraising committee recommendations to
develop more unrestricted funds allowing the Foundation to
further leverage resources for programs which complement
the NSPE Strategic Plan.
3) Work with the Emerging Leaders Program Task Force and
staff to better leverage the funds dedicated to supporting
this program.
4) Continue efforts to more deeply engage the State Societies
with the Foundation scholarship and other educational
efforts.
Page 14 of 48 2020-2021 NSPE Committee ChargesNSPE-PAC Board of Trustees
Composition 2020-2021
The Board of Trustees must consist of at least eight voting NSPE-PAC Board of Trustees
members; the eight must be professional engineer members of
NSPE-PAC. Six Trustees are elected under the provisions of Article An internal review is underway in 2020-
2021 to work with Trustees to revise
XIII of the Bylaws and two Trustees serve in an ex-officio
bylaws, board structure and operating
capacity—the liaison officer from the NSPE BoD and the
procedures
Chairman of the Committee on Policy and Advocacy. The
Board may consist of up to 11 voting members, including
representatives from the NSPE Government Relations Jeffrey Elliott, Chair & Central Region,
Department, the State Society Executives Council and the 2012
Young Engineers Advisory Group. Harold Cobb, Southwest Region, 2015
Michael Dean, Treasurer and Western &
The term of office of the elected Trustees is two years and Pacific Region, 2013
TBD, Northeast Region Representative
coincides with the PAC administrative year. The terms are
David Martini, North Central Region,
staggered so that three Trustee positions are open for election 2014
each year. An elected Trustee shall not serve more than two Randal Riebel, Southeast Region, 2015
consecutive full terms. Term of office of the ex-officio Trustees is
one year and coincides with NSPE's administrative year. *All are well past their service term
window and need to be replace.
Only the elected Trustees of NSPE-PAC shall be eligible to be
officers of PAC. Officer positions are: Chair, Secretary-Treasurer, Support Staff
Trustees and other officers as considered desirable by the
Trustees. Officers are elected annually by the Trustees and each Rebecca A. Bowman, Sr Director, Ethics
officer shall serve until a successor is named. The Chair and and Professional Practice (Staff Liaison)
Stephanie Hamilton, Manager,
Secretary-Treasurer shall not normally exceed two terms in
Government Relations and Advocacy
office.
The Trustees shall appoint a Nominating Committee from the
voting members of NSPE-PAC who shall nominate professional
engineer members of the NSPE-PAC as Trustees. The Nominating
Committee shall be chaired by the first available Past Chair and
may not nominate one of its own members as a Trustee. Upon
the written petition of 25 or more voting members of PAC, the
name of an additional nominee for Trustee is to be placed on
the ballot.
By action of the NSPE Board of Directors (July 22, 2017), due to
the adequacy of existing NSPE-PAC reserves to meet the current
Federal legislative needs to which they are restricted, the NSPE-
PAC was assigned a lower fundraising priority, with emphasis to
be given to the NSPE Legal Fund and the Protect the P.E. Fund.
(The NSPE-PAC Board of Trustees may not operate or control
these activities, which are unrelated to its legal purpose.)
Purpose & Authority
The NSPE Political Action Committee is a separate segregated
fund established by NSPE and subject to regulation by the
Federal Elections Commission. The NSPE-PAC is restricted by law
to funding by individual NSPE members’ personal contributions,
which can only be used to support federal candidates for office
(Members of the US House of Representatives and US Senators).
Page 15 of 48 2020-2021 NSPE Committee ChargesNSPE-PAC Board of Trustees (continued)
Standing Charges
As established by the NSPE-PAC Board of Trustees.
2020-2021 NSPE Requests for NSPE-PAC Board
Consideration
1) Staff charge: Evaluate the NSPE bylaws and operating
procedures governing the PAC and propose revisions to
minimize governance requirements.
2) Staff charge: In the context of Strategic Plan
implementation, assess and recommend strategies and
tactics to address NSPE interest in expanding the role and
impact of the NSPE Legal Fund and the Protect the P.E.
Fund. (The NSPE-PAC Board of Trustees may not operate or
control these activities, which are unrelated to its legal
purpose.)
Page 16 of 48 2020-2021 NSPE Committee ChargesNSPE Past Presidents Council
2020-2021
NSPE Past Presidents Council
Composition
The NSPE Past Presidents Council consists of all NSPE Presidents
Michael E. Aitken, Chair, CO, 2018-2019
who previously served the Society. The second Immediate Past- David P. Martini, Board Liaison, MN,
President, unless otherwise arranged, presides over the Council. 2019-2020
Bradley F. Aldrich, VT, 2008-2009
Timothy R. Austin, KS, 2015-2016
Purpose & Authority Bernard R. Berson, NJ, 2007-2008
The NSPE Past Presidents Council supports and furthers the NSPE Howard N. Blitman, NY, 2002-2003
mission by: Daniel D. Clinton, Jr., TX, 2001-2002
• offering all NSPE Past Presidents a forum to consider subjects Robert C. Gibson, VA, 1988-1989
on which he or she may desire to offer advice to the current Kathryn A. Gray, IL, 2005-2006
NSPE president. Robert A. Green, MS, 2013-2014
• undertake special projects on behalf of the Society. Samuel W. Grossman, CO, 2009-2010
Michael Hardy, OR, 2010-2011
Jack D. Hinton, OK, 1996-1997
Standing Charges Thomas "Dudley" Hixson, LA, 1993-1994
1) Continue developing content to be incorporated into an Harvey D. Hnatiuk, NJ, 2014-2015
update to the history of NSPE through 1984 previously Herbert G. Koogle, NM, 1984-1985
prepared by Paul Robbins. This may include an outline of Robert S. Miller, III, VA, 2006-2007
text chapters, sources for content, interview notes, and Monte L. Phillips, MN, 1994-1995
summaries of historical moments or activities that should be Teresa A. Ratcliff (Helmlinger),
memorialized in an update. NC, 2003-2004
Thomas C. Roberts, KS, 2017-2018
2) Arrange for the current NSPE President and President-Elect to
Christopher M. Stone, VA, 2011-2012
meet with the Council during the annual PE Conference. Kodi Jean Verhalen, MN, 2016-2017
Kenneth B. Walch, AK, 1997-1998
2020-2021 Charges J. David Waugh, SC, 1999-2000
1) Work with NSPE Officers to identify candidates for various J. Dan Wittliff, TX, 2012-2013
available positions with leadership potential, willingness, and
ability to serve, and alignment of thought with the NSPE
strategic plan.
Support Staff
2) Continue to advocate for the profession and for NSPE
wherever and whenever possible. Kelly Ann Gull, Sr Manager,
3) Act as a resource to the NSPE Board providing historical Governance & Executive Office
context for decision-making. (Staff Liaison)
Page 17 of 48 2020-2021 NSPE Committee ChargesAd Hoc Committees, Task Forces & Interest Groups Page 18 of 48 2020-2021 NSPE Committee Charges
NSPE Committee on Policy and Advocacy
2020-2021
Committee on Policy and
Composition
The chairperson and members of the Committee on Policy and Advocacy
Advocacy (COPA) serve at the pleasure of the NSPE President.
Timothy R. Austin, Chair, 2020-2021
Patty Mamola, Vice Chair, 2020-2021
Purpose & Authority Rick J. Guerra, Board Liaison, 2020-2021
The COPA supports and furthers the mission of NSPE by: William Atkinson, 2020-2021
Kasey Anderson, SSEC Representative,
• developing public policies and position statements that
2020-2021
affect the public health, safety, and welfare as it relates to Brian Coon, 2020-2021
the professional practice of engineering and engineering Martin E. Gordon, 2020-2021
licensure. Howard R. Jones, 2020-2021
• influencing NSPE advocacy efforts. Shelley Macy, 2020-2021
Karen L. Moran, 2020-2021
Leanne H. Panduren, 2020-2021
Standing Charges Craig S. Sisco, 2020-2021
1) Continually review, revise, and create NSPE position Britt E. Smith, 2020-2021
statements and policies ensuring they remain current,
relevant, and comprehensive.
2) Engage NSPE’s core constituencies to identify, assess and Support Staff
monitor challenges and/or threats to professional licensure
and certification. Rebecca A. Bowman, Sr Director, Ethics
3) Identify subject matter experts and create and engage task and Professional Practice
forces as needed to address emerging areas of engineering Stephanie Hamilton, Manager,
and their impact on the profession. Government Relations and Advocacy
(Staff Liaison)
Margaret Edwards,
2020-2021 Charges Policy and Advocacy Associate
1) Develop strategies and policy documents using working
groups on the following subjects:
a) Licensure mobility (including state continuing education
requirements and multi-state compacts)
b) Industry exemption
c) Climate change
2) Focus on developing an overall advocacy strategy for NSPE
which looks at:
a) How to promote advocacy opportunities
b) Increased engagement of NSPE members
3) Work with staff to develop and review presentations and
other promotional materials used in educating the public
and elected officials on the public health, safety, and
welfare issues involved with emerging technologies and the
need for involvement of qualified engineering teams.
Page 19 of 48 2020-2021 NSPE Committee ChargesNSPE Continuing Education Committee
2020-2021
Continuing Education Committee
Composition
The chairperson and members of the Continuing Education
Matthew Kruse, Chair, 2020-2021
Committee serve at the pleasure of the NSPE President. James S. Baker, Board Liaison, 2020-
2021
Purpose & Authority Jeffrey H. Greenfield, 2020-2021
The Continuing Education Committee supports and furthers the James T. McCarter, 2020-2021
NSPE mission by: Jennifer M. Nolan-Kremm, 2020-2021
Verneta J. Simon, 2020-2021
• developing and providing a comprehensive program of
Eric G. Strack, Chair, Emerging Leaders
relevant and valuable continuing education to NSPE Task Force, 2020-2021
members. Christopher S. Butler, Co-Chair, PECon
• coordinating with the annual PE Conference planning task 2021 Task Force, 2020-2021
force.
Standing Charges Support Staff
1) Identify educational content and speakers for continuing
Erik Schonher, Chief Engagement
education opportunities including webinars and the annual
Officer
PE Conference. Kimberly Granados, Sr Director,
2) Solicit and review webinar presentation proposals. Membership, Marketing, and Content
Presentations and speakers should be screened by the (Staff Liaison)
committee for quality assurance. Latisha Harrison,
Manager, Continuing Education
2020-2021 Charges
1) Evaluate the effectiveness, method of delivery, usage and
cost of current NSPE continuing education offerings
including but not limited to PECon, PE Institute, and
Emerging Leaders Program.
2) Verify that educational offerings are consistent with NSPE’s
Strategic Plan and support the goals and objectives.
3) Work with the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory
Committee to develop a series of Diversity based webinars.
4) Work with the BER to deliver the fall and spring ethics
webinar series.
5) Work with staff and NSPE officers to deliver a webinar
specifically for each of the non-integrated states.
6) Assist staff in becoming a Sponsor Organization of the
Practicing Institute of Engineers (PIE) in order to be
accredited for NY PDHs, attend a Sponsor Workshop, and
serve as approved evaluators of content.
7) Provide a recommendation to the Board by the March
meeting regarding NSPE’s annual programs including the
preferred method of delivery, timing and use of outside
resources. This should include PECon, ELP, volunteer
leadership development and the Ethics Webinar Series.
Page 20 of 48 2020-2021 NSPE Committee ChargesNSPE Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Advisory Committee
2020-2021
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory
Composition
The chairperson and members of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
Advisory Committee serve at the pleasure of the NSPE President.
Jacquelyn R. Brooks, Chair, 2020-2021
Rick J. Guerra, Board Liaison, 2020-2021
Purpose & Authority Zohaib Alvi, 2020-2021
The Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Advisory Committee supports Kenneth J. Discenza, 2020-2021
and furthers the mission of NSPE by improving the profession Richard B. Easley, 2020-2021
through strategies designed to promote diversity and Kerrie L. Greenfelder, 2020-2021
tomorrow’s engineer. John R. Hall, 2020-2021
Austin Lin, 2020-2021
• By advocating for and supporting a climate of diversity,
Joseph R. Rapier, 2020-2021
equity and inclusion. Vatsal A. Shah, 2020-2021
• Through ongoing and effective partnering, training,
programs and outreach, actively work to ensure that
membership in our organization reflects the ever-changing Support Staff
demographics of our society.
Wendel Stewart, Interim Executive
Standing Charges Director and Chief Operating Officer
1) Advise and consult the NSPE Board of Directors on (Staff Liaison)
development of strategies and tactics in furtherance of the Kelly Ann Gull, Sr Manager,
Governance & Executive Office
strategic plan’s focus area: “Promoting Diversity and
Tomorrows’ Engineers,” and design of activities for
consideration for incorporation into NSPE business and
operational plans.
2) Assist and provide guidance to volunteers and staff on
leveraging impact of ongoing activities (e.g., online
communities, published content, educational offerings,
outreach, advocacy efforts, etc.) related to DE&I.
2020-2021 Charges
1) Assist and advise staff in updating membership
demographic data and developing graphics to be used in
presentations/publications to help create an understanding
of our current state of diversity.
2) Support efforts to expand diversity training in our continuing
education portfolio.
3) Develop a list of vetted/high quality speakers who can
present on diversity and other engineering topics, which can
be made available to state societies and other interested
groups.
4) Foster and support dialogue with membership and NICET
customers on diversity and inclusion.
5) Develop recommendations for the Board regarding
collaboration with other engineering associations to
maximize mission impact.
Page 21 of 48 2020-2021 NSPE Committee ChargesNSPE Emerging Leaders Program Task Force
2020-2021
Emerging Leaders Program Task
Composition
The chairperson and members of the Emerging Leaders Force
Program Task Force serve at the pleasure of the NSPE President.
Eric G. Strack, Chair, Emerging Leaders
Task Force, 2020-2021
Purpose & Authority Brian P. Malm, Board Liaison, 2020-2021
The Emerging Leaders Program Task Force supports and furthers Zohaib A. Alvi, 2020-2021
the NSPE mission by: Ron Black, 2020-2021
• Developing and providing leadership development training Bregger A. Garrison, 2020-2021
James Gonya, 2020-2021
for young professional NSPE members
Kiel N. Johnson, 2020-2021
• Coordinating with the Continuing Education Committee to
ensure that the program developed fits within the overall
portfolio of NSPE continuing education offerings.
Support Staff
Standing Charges
1) Develop and implement an annual leadership development Erik Schonher, Chief Engagement
program for young professionals which includes personal Officer
leadership development in addition to enhancing their Kimberly Granados, Sr Director,
knowledge of NSPE and engagement with the organization. Membership, Marketing, and Content
(Staff Liaison)
2020-2021 Charges Latisha Harrison,
Manager, Continuing Education
1) Work with staff and the consultant to monitor the 2020-2021
Emerging Leaders Program looking for adaptation that may
be necessary and providing support as needed.
2) Evaluate the effectiveness of the virtual program and make
a recommendation to the NSPE Board regarding the 2021-
2022 program delivery method. The recommendation should
include any proposed use of consultants as well as the goals
regarding content, number of participants and pricing/costs.
3) Consider the development of an alumni program that could
be incorporated into the annual PECon events.
Page 22 of 48 2020-2021 NSPE Committee ChargesNSPE Engineers Joint Contract Documents
Committee
Composition 2020-2021
EJCDC delegates have traditionally been chosen from active NSPE Engineers Joint Contract
EJCDC committee members, observers, and liaisons to fit the Documents Committee
needs of specific families of documents (i.e., construction,
design-build, P3, engineering). William Beery,
Delegate (Guam), 2010-2021
Bruce Firkins, Delegate (MN), 2012-2021
Purpose & Authority Eric Michnovez,
The NSPE EJCDC furthers the mission of NSPE by: Delegate (Guam), 2013-2020
• contributing to the creation, development and Matt Skidmore, Delegate (NC), 2020-
enhancement of programs, publications, contract 2021
documents, forms, agreements and relationships in Neil Van Dyke,
collaboration with the other partners in EJCDC (ACEC and Delegate (WI), 2010-2020
James M. DiLouie, Observer, (PA)
ASCE) in order to provide authoritative contract documents
Kent Lackey, Observer, (NC)
for professional engineers’ use in their professional practice.
Rajarshi Sarkar, Observer (MD)
Standing Charges
1) Provide subject matter expertise to EJCDC in its activities to
strengthen the language contained in the EJCDC families of Support Staff
documents, including:
a) Engineering (Owner-Engineer, Engineer-Sub-Consultant) Kimberly Granados, Sr Director,
b) Construction (Owner-Contractor) Membership, Marketing, and Content
(Staff Liaison)
c) Design-Build
d) Environmental Remediation
e) Procurement (Buyer-Seller)
2) Publish white papers and conduct regular seminars and
other educational events to ensure NSPE members are
aware and receive benefit from EJCDC.
3) Seek participation of representatives and liaisons from
related organizations including the American Bar
Association, the American Institute of Architects, the
American Public Works Association, the USDA Rural Utility
Service, the Construction Management Association of
America, the Water & Wastewater Equipment
Manufacturers Association, and others.
Page 23 of 48 2020-2021 NSPE Committee ChargesNSPE Executive Director & CEO Search
Committee
2020-2021
Executive Director & CEO Search
Composition
The chairperson and members of the Executive Director & CEO Committee
Search Committee serve at the pleasure of the NSPE President.
David P. Martini, Chair, 2020-2021
Rick J. Guerra, 2020-2021
Purpose & Authority Tricia H. Hatley, 2020-2021
The Executive Director & CEO Search Committee supports and Adam Jones, 2020-2021
furthers the NSPE mission by: Austin S. Lin, 2020-2021
• Working through a process to obtain staff and member input David L. McCullough, 2020-2021
Stacey Ober, 2020-2021
regarding the role and expectations of the Executive
Eric G. Strack, 2020-2021
Director Kodi Jean Verhalen, 2020-2021
• Identifying and vetting candidates for the position and
making a recommendation to the Board of Directors.
Support Staff
Standing Charges
Elizabeth Ryan-Drewyer, Director,
n/a Human Resources & Administration
(Staff Liaison)
2020-2021 Charges Wendel Stewart, Interim Executive
Director and Chief Operating Officer
1) Work with Interim Executive Director and the staff liaison to
identify candidates for the Executive Director/CEO position.
Review qualifications and select candidates to interview.
Make recommendation to the Executive Committee.
2) Review position description and make changes as
appropriate
3) Facilitate on-board process and assist with 3 and 6-month
reviews of the performance of new ED/CEO.
Page 24 of 48 2020-2021 NSPE Committee ChargesNSPE Honor Awards Committee
2020-2021
Honor Awards Committee
Composition
The Chairperson and members of the Honor Awards Committee
Brent D. Chesnut, Chair, 2020-2021
serve at the pleasure of the NSPE President. Michael C. Harris, Board Liaison, 2020-
2021
Purpose & Authority Joseph P. Cherry, 2020-2021
The Honor Awards Committee supports and furthers the mission Sara Deem, 2020-2021
of NSPE by: Harvey D. Hnatiuk, 2020-2021
John Ho, 2020-2021
• identifying and recognizing outstanding engineers and their
Bradley M. Ludens, 2020-2021
contributions to society and NSPE. Roxanne L. Pillar, 2020-2021
• overseeing and sponsoring the selection of the Federal Randal E. Riebel, 2020-2021
Engineer of the Year Award winner. James L. Szatkowski, 2020-2021
Standing Charges
1) Solicit and review nominations for NSPE awards including the Support Staff
NSPE Distinguished Service Award, NSPE Young Engineer of
Erik Schonher, Chief Engagement
the Year Award, and the NSPE Award.
Officer (Staff Liaison)
2) Engage State Societies and encourage members to
nominate deserving individuals.
2020-2021 Charges
1) Form a working group to develop an implementation plan
for the recommendations as outlined in the committee’s
December 2019 report to President Martini. The working
group should include representation of the various interest
groups and stakeholders involved in the proposed changes.
Page 25 of 48 2020-2021 NSPE Committee ChargesNSPE Leadership Engagement and
Effectiveness Task Force
2020-2021
Leadership Engagement and
Composition
TBD Effectiveness Task Force
David P. Martini, Chair, 2020-2021
Purpose & Authority Members TBD
TBD
2020-2021 Charges
TBD
Support Staff
Wendel Stewart, Interim Executive
Director and Chief Operating Officer
(Staff Liaison)
Kelly Ann Gull, Sr Manager,
Governance & Executive Office
Page 26 of 48 2020-2021 NSPE Committee ChargesNSPE Legacy Interest Groups
2020-2021 NSPE Legacy Interest
Groups
Composition
NSPE has not treated Interest Group affiliation as a form of
Professional Engineers in Construction
membership with associated dues since 1999. (Eight of 52 State (PEC) Executive Board
Societies do offer Interest Group membership as a form of Chair: Colin J. McKenna
membership at the state level, some with dues associated. NSPE Board (Interest Group
Individual NSPE members may self-identify with one or more Representative: Megan J. Schultz, 2020-
Interest Groups for the purposes of directing products and 2022
services and establishing networking connections on a practice
area-specific basis. No dues are associated. Professional Engineers in Government
(PEG) Executive Board
Chair: Randal J. Braker
Each of the five legacy Interest Groups are supported by a
NSPE Board (Interest Group
standing Executive Board of 7 to 11 members, which establish Representative): Randal J. Braker, 2019-
their own operating, nomination and election processes. 2021
Purpose & Authority Professional Engineers in Higher
Each Interest Group supports the goals of NSPE by encouraging Education (PEHE) Executive Board
Chair: Dennis Irwin
professional licensure of engineers in their practice area through
HOD Delegate: TBD, 2020-2022
networking opportunities; by working to enhance the value of
the professional license within their practice area; and by Professional Engineers in Industry (PEI)
collaborating with other NSPE groups in broader professional Executive Board
issues that impact professionals in their practice area. Chair: Christopher Peckham
HOD Delegate: Christopher Peckham,
Standing Charges 2019-2021
1) Create content relevant to PEs in their practice area for
Professional Engineers in Private
distribution through all media channels. Practice (PEPP) Executive Board
2) Create relevant content for and foster and support wider Chair: Ross A. Cassman
participation of members in Interest Group forums on NSPE’s HOD Delegate: TBD, 2020-2022
Communities.
3) Review the list of NSPE members within their practice area
who are unaffiliated with an Interest Group and encourage
their affiliation and participation in the IG network.
Support Staff
n/a
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