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Ronald M. Colas, PE, SI, FES Fellow | |
"Thank you for your trust and support, and I look forward to seeing what we can accomplish together over the next 12 months." | Thank you to my predecessor, Kelly Cranford, for her service for the past 12 months! Under her leadership, we re-aligned the FES committees and practice interest to ACEC Florida’s practice committees, we expanded our social media reach to include a Podcast, we have the newly branded FES Journal called Engineering Florida, and we finally executed our Memorandum of Understanding with the College of Engineers and Surveyors of Puerto Rico. | | |
2023 Engineer of the Year & Other Awards Announced at Annual Conference | |
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We are proud to announce that Eric M. Jimenez, PE, PMP, CCM, has been named the 2023 Engineer of the Year, and Corey Chascin, PE, has been named the 2023 Young Engineer of the Year. These and nine additional awards went to Florida’s finest professional engineers during an awards luncheon held at the FES | ACEC Florida Annual Conference in Marco Island last week.
The Outstanding Service to the Engineering Profession honor was awarded to William E. Wilson, Jr., PE, F.ACEC, and the Award for Outstanding Technical Achievement went to Kamal S. Tawfiq, PhD, PE, F.ASCE. These awards celebrate individuals who have made substantial contributions to the engineering profession throughout their careers.
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FELI Class of 2023 Graduates & Raises $100,000 for Communities Impacted by Hurricane Ian | |
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Congratulations to the Florida Engineering Leadership Institute (FELI), Class of 2023, who graduated from their 10-month leadership program during the FES | ACEC Florida Annual Conference last week and have pledged to use the majority of their more than $100,000 in charitable fundraising to help communities impacted by Hurricane Ian.
Class of 2024 applications are now available! Click here to apply.
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FES Thanks Outgoing President & Welcomes 2023-2024 President | |
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We are grateful to Outgoing 2022-2023 FES President Kelly Cranford, PE, ENV SP, for her exceptional service and leadership. Under her guidance, FES has achieved significant milestones and tackled numerous challenges with success. Her vision has been instrumental in driving our Society forward.
We also welcome Ronald Colas, PE, SI, as the new FES President for 2023-2024. We are confident that with Ron's expertise and vision, he will further advance the FES mission to serve Florida's engineers and the engineering community.
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Dr. Charles Davis Joins the Engineering Florida Podcast | |
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The next edition of the Engineering Florida podcast is available, featuring Dr. Charles Davis, incoming President-Elect of the Florida Engineering Society.
Dr. Davis discusses his latest book, Systematic Guide to Leadership Selection Using Total Quality Management Techniques, and also covers different types of leadership and what makes a true leader.
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Advertise in Engineering Florida's Growth Issue | |
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Engineering Florida is the new statewide magazine for Florida's engineering industry. Its mission is to provide engaging, non-technical content that interests engineers, legislators, and industry officials alike.
Our circulation includes decision-makers from leading engineering and consulting firms from across the state. All ads in the digital edition of Engineering Florida are interactive and clickable to take prospects right where you want them to be - on your website.
The advertising contract for our Growth issue, which comes out this fall, is due August 25th, and artwork is due September 8th.
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Save the Date for the 2024 Professional Engineers Legislative Days | |
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Save the date - January 8-10, 2024 - for the foremost legislative event for Florida's engineering industry. This event offers professional engineers the opportunity to promote and defend key issues at the Capitol. During this event, you will have a chance to meet your Legislators, visit the Capitol, and network with your fellow engineers.
More details to follow.
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Read the Florida Board of Professional Engineers July 2023 newsletter, Connection, which includes articles on:
- Changes to the FRSE Program
- Licensure Fees Cut by Half During Next Two Years
- Signing and Sealing Tips and Tricks
- Recent Updates to Florida Engineering Rules
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Invest in the Engineering Profession | | |
To be competitive in an increasingly uncertain climate, it is critical that the members of FES and ACEC Florida participate in the political process through meaningful PAC engagement. Donors enjoy a host of benefits throughout the year, including access to special events, donor acknowledgment gifts, and recognition. Those interested in supporting our efforts to advance the goals of engineers and engineering firms may do so in the following ways: | |
For more information, please email Laura Heiselman, Director of Government and Political Affairs.
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FES is proud to welcome this month's new members to our network of over 3,000 professional engineers to enhance successful career paths and providing opportunities to network with engineers in their local communities.
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NEW MEMBERS BY CHAPTER
CENTRAL
Nolan Villatoro
Barry White, PE
DAYTONA BEACH
Israel De La Rosa
INDIAN RIVER
Jose Ramirez
MIAMI
Camilo Angueira
Cairo Cangas
Maria Florez
NORTHEAST
Paul Lister
Jonathon Williams
PALM BEACH
Vanessa Amato Virginio de Azevedo
PINELLAS
Melvin Maciolek
TAMPA
Christopher Carver, PE
Wing Kong Cha
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NEW STUDENT MEMBERS
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Henry Ng
University of Florida
Trevor Gross
Tyler Uecker
University of North Florida
Minh Ha
Cathryn Penn
University of South Florida
Willyan Trancoso Land
Valencia College
Alexandra Starr
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To place a Classified Ad, please email Meghan Shiner, Communications Coordinator. | | |
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