DBIA-SW COMMITTEES
By joining and participating in the DBIA Southwest Region, you have unlimited potential to lead the industry, improve our community, and propel your career. Most new members get started by attending events, but there are more ways to get involved, and we need you!
Your expertise is a tremendous resource for DBIA-SW and the members we serve. Ready to participate by lending a hand on a committee? Now is the perfect time to let us know how you would like to participate.
NextGen Committee
The NextGen Committee organizes frequent networking opportunities that include topics of interest for young professionals in the region to further leadership within DBIA and knowledge of design-build best practices. They also assist with university outreach, SW Region event volunteerism, and promotion of the scholarship fund.
Contact Chair for meeting schedule.
CHAIRED BY:
Jonathan Koller
Burns & McDonnell
Programs Committee
The Programs Committee designs event curriculums, suggests speakers, and gathers member input through polls for tailored educational sessions.
As needed.
CHAIRED BY:
William Ikerd
IKERD Consulting
Legal and Legislative Task Force
The Legal and Legislative Task Force maintains an annual summary of legislative updates and changes within the Southwest Region and advises on legislative outreach opportunities.
Meets quarterly
CHAIRED BY:
Tim Matheny
Peckar & Abramson, P.C.
Transportation & Aviation Sector Task Force
The Transportation & Aviation Sector Task Force monitors and pushes forward sector-related issues. They collaborate on program and speaker suggestions for various chapter events and assist in legislative efforts related to design-build legislation within the sector.
As needed.
CHAIRED BY:
Ross Bowman
Bowman Engineering & Consulting
Membership Chair
A board role that is responsible for new, potential, and expiring member outreach and engagement.
At Outreach Committee & Board meetings.
CHAIRED BY:
Dustin McGrath
Walsh Group
Student Engagement Chair
The Student Engagement Chair is responsible for outreach to students and faculty in our region.
At NextGen Committee & Board meetings.
CHAIRED BY:
Graham Comstock
The Beck Group
DFW Clay Shoot Planning Committee
The DFW Clay Shoot Planning Committee is responsible for planning and running the Annual DFW Chapter Clay Shoot held in the spring of each year in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Meets once a month 5 months prior to the event.
CHAIRED BY:
Andrew Earhart
The Beck Group
Regional Conference Planning Committee
The Annual Conference Committee is responsible for planning and running the Annual Conference held in the spring of each year.
Meets once a month, 6 months prior to the event.
CHAIRED BY:
Joseph Hutchinson
Hutchinson Construction
Arkansas Steering Committee
Responsible for the planning and execution of chapter events and programs in Arkansas.
Contact Chair for meeting schedule.
CHAIRED BY:
Steve Beam
Burns & McDonnell
DFW Steering Committee
Responsible for the planning and execution of chapter events and programs in the DFW region of Texas.
Contact Chair for meeting schedule.
CHAIRED BY:
Jim Kehoe
VanTrust Real Estate
Andrew Earhart
The Beck Group
Houston Steering Committee
Responsible for the planning and execution of chapter events and programs in the Houston region of Texas.
Contact Chair for meeting schedule.
CHAIRED BY:
Conrad Hammond
JE Dunn
Oklahoma City Steering Committee
Responsible for the planning and execution of chapter events and programs in the Oklahoma City region of Oklahoma.
Contact Chair for meeting schedule.
CHAIRED BY:
Chase Henninger
JE Dunn Construction
Tulsa Steering Committee
Responsible for the planning and execution of chapter events and programs in the Tulsa region of Oklahoma.
Contact Chair for meeting schedule.
University of Texas El Paso Student Chapter
Responsible for the planning and execution of local meetings and events for students interested in the design-build industry at the University of Texas at El Paso.
Contact Chair for meeting schedule.
CHAIRED BY:
Dr. Adeeba Abdul Raheem
The University of Texas at El Paso
Outreach Committee
The Outreach committee expands the organization's reach by providing presentation resources, facilitating premier partner fundraising, marketing DBIA at regional conferences, and conducting membership outreach activities, including new member engagement efforts.
Meets monthly on the third Wednesday. 3:00 – 3:30pm Central via Teams.
CHAIRED BY:
Jon Mindrup
JE Dunn Construction
Federal Sector Task Force
The Federal Sector Task Force monitors and pushes forward sector-related issues. They collaborate on program and speaker suggestions for various chapter events and assist in legislative efforts related to design-build legislation within the sector.
As needed.
CHAIRED BY:
Robert Saenz
Halff Associates
Small Business Engagement and Growth Task Force
The Small Business Engagement and Growth task force focuses on ways to support small businesses and help identify design-build opportunities for small businesses in our region.
As needed.
Water/Wastewater Sector Task Force
The Water/Wastewater Sector Task Force monitors and pushes forward sector-related issues. They collaborate on program and speaker suggestions for various chapter events and assist in legislative efforts related to design-build legislation within the sector.
As needed.
CHAIRED BY:
Patrick Worley
Burns & McDonnell
Owner's Chair
The Owner's chair assists with outreach and support to Owners within the Southwest Region. They organize roundtable discussions with Owners to promote and exchange experiences with design-build Best Practices and Design-Build Done Right.
At Board meetings
CHAIRED BY:
Reza Shirmanesh
Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Central Texas Clay Shoot Planning Committee
The Central Texas Clay Shoot Planning Committee is responsible for planning and running the Annual Central Texas Clay Shoot hosted by the DBIA Austin and San Antonio Chapters.
Meets once a month 5 months prior to the event.
CHAIRED BY:
Joshua Bibb
Cumulus
Aron Soto
MGC Contractors
DFW Golf Tournament Planning Committee
The DFW Golf Tournament Planning Committee is responsible for planning and running the Annual DFW Chapter Golf Tournament, which is held in the fall of each year.
Meets from once a month from May through July, and then twice a month through August and September.
CHAIRED BY:
Andrew Earhart
The Beck Group
Albuquerque Steering Committee
Responsible for the planning and execution of chapter events and programs in New Mexico.
Contact Chair for meeting schedule.
Austin Steering Committee
Responsible for the planning and execution of chapter events and programs in the Austin region of Texas.
Contact Chair for meeting schedule.
CHAIRED BY:
Joshua Bibb
Cumulus
Scott Cochran
Rosendin
El Paso Steering Committee
Responsible for the planning and execution of chapter events and programs in the El Paso region of Texas.
Contact Chair for meeting schedule.
New Orleans & Baton Rouge Steering Committee
Responsible for the planning and execution of chapter events and programs in Lousiana.
Contact Chair for meeting schedule.
CHAIRED BY:
Tanner Broughton
Broadmoor LLC
San Antonio Steering Committee
Responsible for the planning and execution of chapter events and programs in the San Antonio region of Texas.
Contact Chair for meeting schedule.
CHAIRED BY:
Aron Soto
MGC Contractors
University of Texas Arlington Student Chapter
Responsible for the planning and execution of local meetings and events for students interested in the design-build industry at the University of Texas at Arlington.
Contact Chair for meeting schedule.
CHAIRED BY:
Nilo Tsung C.Eng., P.E., Ph.D.
The University of Texas at Arlington