TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2022
PLEASE NOTE: The August meeting time has been moved up by 1/2 hour.
11:00 AM - Networking
11:30 AM - Lunch
11:45 AM - Program
PROGRAM:
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The Importance of Advocacy & Engagement in the Political Process ... Why it Matters!
Dave Bender, ACEC Vice President - Political Affairs
In agriculture, the weather has the greatest impact on the production of your product. In all other areas including engineering, nothing impacts business more that Government Intervention. It is crucial for engineering firms, their principals and employees to have some level of engagement in the political process of Government. Dave will provide options of engagement, what best fits your interest and why it matters.
BIO: Dave Bender joined ACEC National in 2019 as the VP of Political Affairs. He previously served as President & CEO of ACEC-Illinois for 7 years, representing 210 firms with 12,000 employees, during which time he traveled the entire state meeting with all 210 firms in-person. He chaired the Transportation for Illinois Coalition (TFIC), a 60-member business/labor coalition which successfully passed the 1st major transportation funding increase in 29 years in early 2019. Like California, Illinois is not the most business-friendly state. Thanks to a great team of volunteer leaders and Dave's political experience, they successfully fought off every piece of bad legislation that would have profoundly changed the business of engineering in Illinois.
Dave has over 23 years of association management experience and served as the Assistant Secretary of the Illinois Department of Agriculture from 1995-1999. He also served as the Deputy campaign manager for former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar's historic 36-point reelection victory in 1994. Dave has chaired or advised on 43 national, state and local political campaigns.
Dave commutes back-and-forth weekly from his Illinois home to Washington, DC. He is married to Carla Bender, the Illinois Appellate Court Clerk, and they have 2 grown children.
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Update of the Pure Water Program (Phases I & II) and Introduction to the New Strategic Capital Improvement Department
James Nagelvoort, Director of Strategic Capital Projects - City of San Diego
BIO: James Nagelvoort is the Director of the City of San Diego's newest department, Strategic Capital Projects (SCP). He has worked in the civil engineering industry for over 30 years, with experience in planning, design, and construction of numerous and diverse projects. James has held many engineering positions, including being the City Engineer for 10 years. He's earning a reputation for seeing the 'big picture' and 'go-to' person for challenging political projects and programs. James earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from San Diego State University and holds a Master's Degree in Business Administration from California State University, San Marcos. He is a California-registered professional engineer (Civil).
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT RESERVATIONS: Space is limited to 50 members (max.), and we expect a high turnout for this meeting. Therefore, reservations are required and will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, so Reserve Early! (There is a limit of 1 individual reservation from any Prospective Member firm.) If you need to cancel your reservation, please be sure to text Margy Ashby (619.302.3257) so we can fill your spot from the waiting list.
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ACEC CA San Diego Chapter luncheon meetings are free as a benefit of membership. If you are interested in ACEC membership, please click here for more information.
For questions about meeting reservations, please contact Margy Ashby at admin@acec-ca-sd.org, or call 619.334.3083 (office) or 619.302.3257 (cell).
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LocationHilton Garden Inn San Diego Mission Valley/Stadium (View)
3805 Murphy Canyon Road
San Diego, CA 92123
United States
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| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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