ACEC Virginia

Please join us in welcoming our 2026–2027 ACEC Virginia Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs!

These exceptional volunteers bring a wealth of experience, leadership, and dedication to our association. Their commitment helps drive the programs, advocacy efforts, educational opportunities, and member engagement that strengthen Virginia's engineering industry.

Advocacy
Chair: Brett Grunert, P.E., Weston & Sampson
Vice Chair: Jennifer Koopman, Kimley-Horn

Education
Chair: Nichole Parker, Thompson Consulting Engineers
Vice Chair: Iris Leoncio, PE, SE, FBRSE, Michael Baker International

Environmental
Chair: Kaelyn Davis, PWS, LaBella Associates
Vice Chair: Jeff Zoeckler, Hana Engineers & Consultants, LLC

Finance
Chair: Kevin Pocta, Schnabel Engineering

Membership
Chair: Benjamin Olsen, Clark Nexsen, A JMT Company

NextGen
Chair: Stephen Bortowski, AIA, NCARB, BIM-R, Stratus®
Vice Chair: Robert Carter, PE, Burgess & Niple

Political Action Committee (PAC)
Chair: Bob Polino, Stratus
Vice Chair: Samuel W Hayes, WSP in the U.S.

Transportation
Chair: Ian Millikan, Wallace Montgomery
Vice Chair: Matt Harrell, Kimley-Horn

Vertical
Chair: Keith Dignan, P.E., LEED AP, Thompson Consulting Engineers
Vice Chair: Matthew Lewis, P.E., 2RW Consultants, Inc.

Power & Energy
Chair: Justin Hunt PE, CEM, LEED AP, Burgess & Niple
Vice Chair: Matt Amonette, P.E., ECS Group of Companies

Thank you to each of these leaders for volunteering your time and expertise to advance ACEC Virginia's mission. We look forward to an outstanding year of collaboration, innovation, and service to our members and the engineering profession.

Member Spotlight | Membership Testimonial

We're proud to spotlight Nichole Parker of Thompson Consulting Engineers, whose commitment to the engineering profession exemplifies the value of ACEC Virginia membership.

Nichole will serve as Chair of the ACEC Virginia Education Committee for 2026–2027 and is a proud graduate of the ACEC Virginia 2025-2026 Emerging Leaders Institute. Through her leadership and engagement, she is helping shape educational opportunities while investing in the future of Virginia's engineering industry.

Thank you, Nichole, for your dedication to ACEC Virginia and for sharing your membership journey. Your leadership and enthusiasm continue to make a positive impact on our members and the profession.