Elected Region 6 Governor

Portrait of Lawrence Goldberg - man in suit and plaid shirt smiling at camera

Vision statement

My vision as a Governor will be to support the values of the organization, promote positive change within ASCE and continue to strengthen its members. I will deliver ASCE’s Global goals and challenges to the Region. I will commit to being a conduit for development of Civil engineers across the Region to enhance collaboration of innovative and sustainable solutions. I want to be a vehicle to equip engineers for an unknown future we can’t imagine. My aspirations during my term as Governor include:

  • Cultivating opportunities to bring new products into the industry and developing plans to assist agencies with acceptance of products and technologies.
  • Bringing Institutes together to provide professional expertise in the advancement of innovative solutions.
  • Promoting life-cycle sustainability thinking and perspective to the project cost process.
  • Supporting opportunities for sections to promote conferences, webinars, and networking events.
  • Supporting Student Symposiums across the region and Younger Member involvement with students.
  • Introducing students to career opportunities the Civil Engineering industry has to offer and being a role model on how ASCE will play a major role in their leadership and professional advancement.
  • Promoting the importance of Civil Engineers’ involvement in government policies and funding decisions.

Biographical statement

Education

  • Bachelor of Science – Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas

Certification and licenses

  • Professional Engineering Registration – 1989 to Present
  • Envision Specialist Certification – 2021 to 2024

Work experience

  • Senior Technical Advisor – BGE, Inc. - Present
  • Program Director, Woolpert, Inc. (Formerly CivilTech) 2021- 2023
  • Director of Infrastructure, CivilTech Engineering Inc., 2017-2021
  • Regional Sales Director, Neuvokas Corporation, 2016-2017
  • Executive Vice President, Landev Engineers, Inc., 2013-2016
  • Executive Vice President Operations, Earthwork Solutions, LLC, 2007-2013
  • Sr. Project Manager/Director of Engineering, Landtech Consultants Inc., 1990- 2007
  • Project Manager/Design Engineer, Leonard W. Shoemaker & Assoc., Inc. 1988- 1990
  • Project Manager/Design Engineer, Civil Engineering Corp., A Dannenbaum Engineering Company 1986-1988
  • Design Engineer, Dannenbaum Engineering Corporation,1983-1986

ASCE involvement

Local level

  • Texas Section
  • President and Past President
  • Chair, Vendor Presentation Committee
  • Chair, Water Resource Committee
  • Chair, Host Committee
  • Vice President-Elect and Vice President, Educational
  • Chair, CECON Entertainment
  • Chair, A/V CECON
  • Section/Branch Liaison
  • Member, Strategic Planning Committee
  • Houston Branch Board
  • Phoenix Branch
  • Houston Branch Committees

Other volunteer activities

  • Association of Water Board Directors
  • American Council of Engineering Companies
  • Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Awards

  • John Focht, Jr., Citizens Award, ASCE Texas Section
  • ASCE Houston Branch Award, 2011
  • ASCE Professional Achievement Award, 2015