Aaron M. Frits, P.E., M.ASCE

Region 7 Director Official Nominee

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Vision statement

As a leader long dedicated to student engagement in ASCE, my vision is to enhance connections for students at the local level through engagement with sections, branches, and younger member groups, facilitated by ASCE Region leadership. As a conduit between Society level and local programs, I will champion a culture of collaboration and communication, furthering opportunities that connect students with their local members and leaders.

A key component of this vision is ensuring students are well-prepared for their future careers. I am committed to connecting students with the extensive range of people that work in the civil engineering industry, bridging the gap between academia and the professional world. By providing students with the skills, experiences, and networks they need to seamlessly transition into the workforce, ASCE will stay relevant and continue to be their professional engineering home. My goal is to foster strong relationships between student members and industry professionals, driving an increase in ASCE membership by delivering value to existing members, welcoming new professionals, and smoothly transitioning student members into full members upon graduation.

Focusing on students, retaining current members, and adding new members will allow ASCE to thrive financially and maintain its position in the world as trusted advisors. By nurturing our student members and fostering a strong sense of community, we will ensure the continued growth and success of our organization, while upholding the values and standards that make ASCE a respected and influential force in the civil engineering industry.

Biographical statement

Education

Master of Science, Civil Engineering, University of Kansas, 2008
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Iowa State University, 2003

Certification and licenses

Professional Engineer, KS #19776, 2007

Work experience

Principal, Transportation, GBA, 2023 to Present
Roadways Group Leader, GBA, 2019 - 2023
Adjunct Instructor, University of Kansas, 2019 to Present
Road Design Leader, Kansas Department of Transportation, 2012 - 2019
Road Squad Leader, Kansas Department of Transportation, 2007 - 2012
Road Designer, Kansas Department of Transportation, 2003 - 2007

ASCE involvement

Society level

Leader Training Committee, 2016 to Present
- Chair, 2021 - 2023
- Member, 2016 – 2024
- Corresponding Member, 2024 to Present
Governor, Region 7, 2012 - 2018
Key Contact Committee Member, 2012 - 2015
Web Oversight Committee Member, 2015 - 2016

Local level

ASCE KU Student Chapter Practitioner Advisor, 2018 to Present
Kansas Infrastructure Report Card Committee –2017 to Present
President, ASCE KS Section, September 2009 - 2010
President Elect, ASCE KS Section, September 2008 - 2009
Younger Member Group President, ASCE KS Section, July 2007 - July 2008
Younger Member Group President Elect, ASCE KS Section, July 2006 - July 2007

Other volunteer activities

Kansas Society of Professional Engineers, Member, 2022- Present
Women in Transportation Symposium (WTS), Member, 2022-Present
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Member, 2016-2019
- Technical Committee on Geometric Design, Member, 2016 – 2019
  - Lead Author, Chapter 9 of “A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, 7th Edition” (The Greenbook)
  - Editor and Reviewer, Low Volume Road Guide, 2nd Edition
National Comprehensive Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Member, 2011-2020
- Panel Chair, NCHRP 15-77 - Aligning Geometric Design with Roadway Context
- Panel Member, NCHRP 03-102 - Design Guidance for Intersection Auxiliary Lanes
- Panel Member, NCHRP 03-105 - Design Guidance for Interchange Loop Ramps
- Panel Member, NCHRP 20-7/Task 423 - Planning for a Comprehensive Update and Restructuring of AASHTO’s A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets (8th Edition)