November 1, 2024

President's Message

Charles W. Davis, Jr,

PhD, CSSGB

There is no more fundamental value than the right of every eligible voter to be able to cast their ballot. Never doubt that your vote is powerful, but it must be exercised to remain so.

As always, I want to express my gratitude to each of you for your continuous support and contributions to the Florida Engineering Society and the American Council of Engineering Companies of Florida. I would like to again give pause to those families and friends impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

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New and Notable

The 2025 FES Annual Directory and Guide is Now Available!


Members can now download the 2025 FES Annual Directory, which is exclusively available in digital format. A digital directory gives our members better access, convenience and is more sustainable for the environment.


Going digital provides:


  • Instant access from any device

 

  • Real-time updates to ensure the most current information

 

  • Search functionality for quick and easy navigation

 

  • An eco-friendly solution, reducing paper usage

Hard copies are available for members who prefer a printed directory for $65. (Digital directories are included with your membership.) If you would like a printed copy, visit our online store or download the order form.


You must be logged into your account to download the Directory. Questions? Contact Meghan Shiner, Communications Coordinator.

Download the 2025 FES Directory

Engineering News

Reminder: CE Renewal Period Opens November 5th

All Professional Engineers licensed in Florida must report their continuing education to renew their licenses during the upcoming renewal period. The current renewal period opens on November 5, 2024, and the deadline is February 28, 2025


To renew your PE license for another two years, you are required to report your continuing education using the NCEES Free Tracking System by February 28, 2025.


Once you have earned all 18 required hours, starting November 5, 2024, you can report your CEs to the Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE) using the NCEES Tracking System. Do not send your report directly to FBPE


For more information on licensure renewal, please see the Continuing Education tab of our website.

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Highlight Your Achievements in the Winter Issue

Engineering Florida's upcoming 2024 Winter Issue of our magazine is dedicated to celebrating Florida's Award-Winning Engineering Projects and People of the Year. Purchase an ad in this special issue with broad distribution to:

 

  • Congratulate your firm on its award-winning projects and showcase the engineering excellence that sets you apart.

 

  • Recognize a team member honored as a 2024 award winner, ensuring they receive the acknowledgment they deserve.

 

Ad contract deadline: November 8, 2024

Artwork deadline: November 22, 2024

Reserve Ad Space

Attend a Free Webinar on New Licensing Rules

This one-hour webinar, led by Dylan Albergo, Chair of the Florida Board of Professional Engineers, is offered FREE to FES and ACEC Florida members. Dylan will review updates on the board's current rule-making activities and the new licensing processes.

 

November 19, 2024

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

1 PDH Credit

Register

Save the Date for 2025 Florida MATHCOUNTS® State Competition

Save the date for the 2025 Florida MATHCOUNTS® state competition on March 14, 2025, at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

 

MATHCOUNTS is a national enrichment, club, and competition program that promotes mathematic achievement. MATHCOUNTS introduces students to STEM careers through contacts with engineers and other professionals who serve as volunteers at Chapter MATHCOUNTS Competitions. But it is only possible with the support of our members! 

 

More details to come. 

Join Your Fellow Engineers at the 2025 PE Legislative Days

It is critical that the voice of Florida engineers is heard and that the message resonates in Florida’s halls of power. Join us in Tallahassee for our annual Professional Engineers’ Day, where we will have an opportunity to be briefed on current issues that affect our profession. Legislators will join us for an update on issues, and our team will set up groups to meet with individual legislators from your community.

 

March 18-19, 2025

AC Hotel Tallahassee

 

More details to come. 

Stay Social with FES

Do you like, share, and follow FES' social media accounts? If not, then you should! This is the best way to get up-to-date information on FES and to share our news, events, and more with your members.

 

If you tag us in your FES Chapter-related posts, we will share them on our pages and help to promote your good news!

 

Questions about using social media? Contact our Marketing & Communications Director, Stacey Butler.

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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:

FEPAC Individual Contribution
FEPAC Firm Contribution
ACEC/PAC Individual Contribution

Questions? Email Laura Heiselman, Director of Government & Political Affairs.

Calendar of Events

FES | ACEC FL Events


FES Board of Directors Meeting

November 13, 2024


Engineering Excellence Awards Banquet

February 7, 2025


Florida MATHCOUNTS® State Competition

March 14, 2025


Professional Engineers Day

March 18-19, 2025


GMEC Conference

March 26-28, 2025

Chapter Events

 

Central FL & ASHE Central | Annual Bowling Tournament

November 4, 2024


Pam Beach | Treasure Coast Chapters 4th Annual Clay Shoot Tournament

January 17, 2025


Tampa Chapter | ASHE Tampa Bay Inaugural Golf Tournament

January 30, 2025 - NEW DATE


Webinars


FBPE: Review of New Licensing Rules

November 19, 2024

For Complete Event Details, Visit Our Community Calendar

Welcome New Members


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.

NEW MEMBERS BY CHAPTER


BIG BEND

William Potter


CENTRAL FLORIDA

Eric Benson


MIAMI

Leonte Almonte, PE

Sara Duffoo, PE, LEED AP, DBIA


MYAKKA

Travis Fledderman, PE


NORTH CENTRAL

Annett Collado

Xiaoyan Sue Zheng, PhD, PE


NORTHEAST FLORIDA

Alexander Farfan, EI

John Franko

Jeffrey Sullivan

Anthony Uecker


NORTHWEST FLORIDA

Jesse James, PE

Rebecca Jones

Alan Raymond

Zachary Weston


PALM BEACH

Grant Besing

Brad Childers, PE


PINELLAS

Shivaram Reddy Chalamalla


TAMPA

Spencer Baker

Darrell Carless

Justin Hall

Akshay Rao Maratha Jadav

Gerardo Traverso, PE, PMP

NEW STUDENT MEMBERS


Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

Matthew Craig

Hunter Kerchner


Florida A&M University/Florida State University

Dennis Ssekimpi


Florida Atlantic University

Troy Nguyen


Florida International University

Aida Rahimi


University of Central Florida

Aidan Pezzutti


University of Florida

Cole Andre

Natalia Van Horn


University of North Florida

Richard Badu


Valencia College

John Sotomayor

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