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ACECL WELCOMES NEW PRESIDENT & CEO
Barker Dirmann
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The Board of Governors for the American Council of Engineering Companies of Louisiana has chosen Ascension Parish Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Barker Dirmann as its next president and CEO.
Dirmann has been with the Ascension Chamber since 2018 and will begin his tenure at ACECL on December 13, 2021.
"I am excited for the opportunity to join the ACECL as its next President & CEO," Dirmann said. "My work with the business community and government has prepared me to get right to work advancing the interests of Louisiana's engineering companies and strengthening the business environment for its members."
Dirmann has extensive experience in public policy and advocacy serving as the Manager of Governmental Affairs for the Baton Rouge Area Chamber and Director of Intergovernmental Affairs for former Governor Bobby Jindal.
"Louisiana consulting engineers are problem solvers taking on the state’s most complex challenges," he said. "As economic drivers for our state, it is critical that their interests be represented among legislative, regulatory, legal and governmental decision-makers, and I am eager to lead, guide and direct that effort on behalf of our 130 member companies."
Andreé Cortez, chairman of the ACECL Board of Governors, said the board is happy to have Dirmann joining the organization, citing his "unique set of qualifications and experience that position him to easily transition to ACECL.
In addition to his credentials, Mr. Dirmann understands and can articulate complex policy issues and has demonstrated success managing a diversified organization," Cortez said.
Dirmann has a BS degree from LSU, and a law degree from Southern University School of Law. He serves on several community service boards including Rotary Club of Gonzales, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Business Advisory Board and Ascension Parish Balloon Festival Board. Dirmann resides in Prairieville with his wife and two sons.
Please join us for a welcome reception following the ACECL Fall Conference November 18 at the Marriott Hotel in Baton Rouge.
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The ACECL Board of Governors will meet November 19. |
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Below is a list of advocacy issues being actively managed: |
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Water Sector Program -
- Submitted Questions to OCD relative to program
- Advocated with Division of Administration and legislators on challenges with RFQ for engineering services
- Testified before Water Sector Commission on behalf of engineering industry relative to engineering services solicitations
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Click here for recording of Water Sector Commission meeting.
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QBS- Port of New Orleans and St. John the Baptist Parish amended RFQs to comply with QBS.
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DOTD - active discussions
- 24-102 form changes
- Compensation Article questions and concerns
- Negotiation process
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New Orleans -
- Standard contract language on DPW projects. Making progress.
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PPP forgiven loans and FAR Credits Clause
The House passed the National Defense Authorization Act NDAA which included the PPP credits waiver amendment to fix the issue We’ll be circling back with our Senate champions to strategize on retaining the amendment in a final bill.
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Click here for results of ACECL employer vaccine mandate poll.
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We continue to wait for Congress to act on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. |
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2021 VIRTUAL BUSINESS FORUM SERIES
ACECL would like to thank our sponsors for making the
event possible.
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMPLIMENTARY WEBINAR
Business Development Planning:
An Anticipatory Approach
Develop an effective business development strategy that’s strengths based and anticipatory.
Thursday, November 4
11:00 a.m. PDT / 2:00 p.m. EDT
Duration: 60 Minutes
1 CPE
- Understand the pending disruptions that will impact AEC firms and their clients.
- Leverage your firm’s strengths to better position for new realities.
- Create a business development plan with an anticipatory mindset.
Click here for more information
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CONFIRMED SPEAKERS:
Paul Mainieri, former LSU Baseball Coach
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Bren Haase, Executive Director, Coastal Restoration and Protection Authority
Mark Moses and Jason Sooter, La. Office of Facility Planning and Control
Dr. Shawn Wilson, Secretary, La.
Department of Transportation and Development
Ethics Session - LaPELS
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NOVEMBER 18, 2021
EARN UP TO 6 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HOURS INCLUDING 1.0 HOUR OF ETHICS
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- Nov 1: Monroe Members Luncheon
- Nov 2: Shreveport Chapter Luncheon
- Nov 8: Baton Rouge Chapter Luncheon
- Nov 10: Lake Charles Chapter Luncheon
- Nov 11: Transportation Committee Meeting
- Nov 11: New Orleans Chapter Luncheon
- Nov 11: Lafayette ASCE/LES/ACECL Research Presentation Luncheon w/Dr. Habib
- Nov 12: HR Forum Meeting
- Nov 18: Past Presidents Council Meeting
- Nov 18: ACECL Fall Conference
- Nov 19: ACECL Board Meeting
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Affiliate:
Firm Member:
Intracoastal Consultants, LLC
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Forterra is a leading manufacturer of pipe and precast products throughout the United States and Eastern Canada. Forterra builds resilient and sustainable infrastructure through strategically located facilities in the United States as well as in Mexico and Eastern Canada. Since setting our foundation in 1899, we have evolved dramatically in the areas of distribution, technology, and product development – not only to move water, but to employ its benefits for sustainable communities. We employ a specialized technical sales force, including engineers and field service representatives, which enables us to deliver a high degree of customer service and create tailored solutions. Forterra responsibly delivers industry-leading service, quality, and innovation with passion and commitment, as we pursue our mission to build the longest lasting foundations for our communities’ infrastructure, today and tomorrow.
Contact: Don Conrad
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Our lawyers combine in-house engineering credentials with years of litigation experience to help resolve complex malpractice claims against architects, engineers and land surveyors. Keogh Cox is approved litigation panel counsel for many insurers serving design professionals and has a proven track record in this area of law. We conduct a thorough, detailed analysis of the technical and legal issues to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the case early in the litigation.
Contact: Mary Anne Wolf
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ACEC Affiliate Members
ACEC Business Insurance Trust
ACEC Life/Health Insurance Trust
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
Alexander & Sanders, a division of BXS Insurance
Barriere Construction Group, LLC
Benefits One, LLC
BFM Corporation, LLC
Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP
Brown & Brown of Louisiana
BRAYN Consulting, LLC
CxA Services, LLC
Cycle Construction, LLC
Durable Piling Restoration, LLC
ecko360
ELOS Environmental, LLC
Environmental Technical Sales, Inc.
Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc.
Foley & Judell, LLP
Forterra Pipe & Precast
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, LLP
Hannis T. Bourgeois, LLP
Headlight
HUB International
Industrial Fabrics
Keogh, Cox & Wilson
Quality Sitework Materials, Inc.
Simon, Peragine, Smith & Redfearn
Wray & Associates, L.L.P.
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Doreen Brasseaux
President & CEO
ACEC of Louisiana
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