As a Region 5 Governor, I would strive to support and further ASCE’s mission and vision to develop future civil engineers who are global leaders building a better quality of life for all. ASCE has been an integral part of my professional career. The importance that ASCE provides to our members and larger engineering communities cannot be understated. I believe I can provide quality leadership at ASCE, and I would be honored to serve our engineering community if elected as Region 5 Governor.
Knowledge is empowerment. My vision is that empowering our members with knowledge leads to better outcomes. ASCE’s current and expanded efforts to empower our members with more knowledge of ASCE’s global impacts should be properly cultured. Achieving this culture only happens through quality mentorship, which would be one of my primary goals as a Region 5 Governor. Our younger members are the backbone and workhorses of our sections and branches, and as such, they need an individual who has been in their shoes.
I would be honored to receive your vote for Region 5 Governor, and I look forward to continuing my service to ASCE in whatever means possible as we work toward a bright future.
Biographical statement
Education
BS Civil and Environmental Engineering, Mississippi State University, 2009
MS Civil Engineering, Mississippi State University, 2014
Certification and licenses
Professional Engineer
Work experience
President, Ethos Contracting Group, 2022-present
Assistant General Manager, Starkville Utilities, 2018-2022
Utilities Director and Construction Administrator, Mississippi State University, 2014-2018
Engineer Intern, Professional Engineer, Calvert-Spradling Engineers, 2007-2014
Carpenter/Crew Lead, West Brothers Construction, 2001-2007
ASCE involvement
Society level
Legislative Fly-In, 2017-2021
Local level
Mississippi Section
Advocacy Captain, 2017-2021
Chair, Report Card for Mississippi’s Infrastructure, 2018-2020
Board of Direction, 2017-2020
President, 2016-2017
President-Elect, 2015-2016
Practitioner Advisor, Mississippi State University Student Chapter, 2010-2020
Other volunteer activities
American Society for Professional Administration
Masonic Philanthropic Organization
Mississippi Engineering Society (Tombigbee Section President)
