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DBIA-SW Committees

Volunteers are the lifeblood of the DBIA Southwest Region. As a membership-based organization, we rely on your support. In return for your involvement, you will make valuable contacts and increase your insight into the design-build industry.

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Please reach out to the committee chairs to find out how to engage.

Nominations are open for the 2026-2027 Board of Directors through Feb 27.

Membership Committee

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Mission – To grow and sustain a strong and diverse membership base by promoting the value of DBIA, supporting retention, and facilitating meaningful engagement opportunities for both new and existing members.

Dustin McGrath

Chair

Walsh Group

NextGen Committee

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Mission – To cultivate the next generation of design-build leaders by creating networking, education, and mentorship opportunities tailored to professionals 35 and under. The committee serves as a vital link between students, emerging professionals, and the broader DBIA community.

Jonathan Koller

Chair

Burns & McDonnell

Outreach & Education Committee

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Mission – The Outreach & Education Committee expands the visibility, influence, and educational impact of DBIA-Southwest Region. The committee plans and delivers member programs and events — including CEU-eligible Design-Build Done Right® education and “what is design-build” content — and leads the Region’s outreach and content hub support so the Region’s story and expertise reach members, Owners, and prospective partners.

Jon Mindrup

Chair

JE Dunn Construction

Chris Germany

Vice Chair

Network Cabling Services

Federal Sector Task Force

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Mission – To advocate for and advance the use of design-build within the federal sector by staying informed on sector trends, shaping policy conversations, and elevating federal-focused programming across the DBIA-Southwest Region.

Robert Saenz

Chair

Halff Associates

Legal and Legislative Task Force

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Mission – To protect and expand the use of design-build delivery across the Southwest Region by advancing supportive legislation, monitoring legal developments, and collaborating with stakeholders to advocate for best practices in project delivery.

Tim Matheny

Chair

Peckar & Abramson, P.C.

Jeff McCord

Legislative Chair

The Haskell Company

Tiffany Harrod

Vice Chair

Peckar & Abramson, P.C.

Transportation & Aviation Sector Task Force

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Mission - To strengthen the use of design-build in transportation and aviation projects by identifying key issues, informing public policy, and contributing expertise to regional programming and legislative strategy.

Ross Bowman

Chair

Bowman Engineering & Consulting

Water/Wastewater Sector Task Force

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Mission – To advance the adoption and effective use of design-build in the water and wastewater sector by supporting industry education, legislative advocacy, and programmatic engagement.

Patrick Worley

Chair

Burns & McDonnell

Joey Guerrero

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Garney

Owner's Council

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Mission – To engage, support, and grow the community of public and private Owners across the Southwest Region, fostering peer exchange, increasing design-build literacy, and amplifying the Owner voice within DBIA.

Brian Straley

Chair

DFW Project Solutions

Student Engagement

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Mission - To recruit, engage, and empower the next generation of design-build professionals by serving as the Region’s primary advocate for student involvement, academic partnerships, and faculty engagement across the Southwest.

Graham Comstock

Chair

The Beck Group

Central Texas Clay Shoot Planning Committee

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Mission – To organize and deliver successful clay shoot events that strengthen community among DBIA-SW members and industry professionals while supporting chapter-level engagement and fundraising.

Aron Soto

Chair

MGC Contractors

Scott Cochran

Chair

Rosendin

DFW Clay Shoot Planning Committee

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Mission – To organize and deliver successful clay shoot events that strengthen community among DBIA-SW members and industry professionals while supporting chapter-level engagement and fundraising.

Andrew Earhart

Chair

The Beck Group

DFW Golf Tournament Planning Committee

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Mission – To plan and execute the DBIA-SW DFW Chapter’s Annual Golf Tournament, fostering industry networking and engagement through a well-organized and enjoyable experience.

Andrew Earhart

Chair

The Beck Group

Regional Conference Planning Committee

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Mission – To lead the planning and delivery of the DBIA-Southwest Region’s Annual Conference, offering a platform for education, networking, and strategic advancement of design-build in the Southwest.

Andy Kirby

Chair

Microsoft

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Andrew Earhart

Chair

The Beck Group

Albuquerque Steering Committee

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Responsible for the planning and execution of chapter events and programs in New Mexico.

Paul Waters

Chair

Burns & McDonnell

Arkansas Steering Committee

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Responsible for the planning and execution of chapter events and programs in Arkansas.

Steve Beam

Chair

Burns & McDonnell

Austin Steering Committee

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Mission – The Austin Chapter Steering Committee is a team of local industry leaders dedicated to furthering the mission of DBIA in the Austin area. This committee guides the development, strategy, and execution of chapter activities, ensuring local engagement, education, and support for the AEC community.

Scott Cochran

Chair

Rosendin

Michael Jenkins

Vice Chair

Terracon

DFW Steering Committee

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Mission – The DFW Chapter Steering Committee is a team of local industry leaders dedicated to furthering the mission of DBIA in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This committee guides the development, strategy, and execution of chapter activities, ensuring local engagement, education, and support for the AEC community.

Andrew Earhart

Chair

The Beck Group

El Paso Steering Committee

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Responsible for the planning and execution of chapter events and programs in the El Paso region of Texas.

Seeking New Chair

Contact info@dbia-sw.org for more information

Houston Steering Committee

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Responsible for the planning and execution of chapter events and programs in the Houston region of Texas.

Conrad Hammond

Chair

JE Dunn Construction

Jacob Freeman

Vice Chair

Invicta Technologies

New Orleans & Baton Rouge Steering Committee

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Responsible for the planning and execution of chapter events and programs in Lousiana.

Tanner Broughton

Chair

Broadmoor LLC

Oklahoma City Steering Committee

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Mission – The Oklahoma City Chapter Steering Committee is a team of local industry leaders dedicated to furthering the mission of DBIA in the Oklahoma City area. This committee guides the development, strategy, and execution of chapter activities, ensuring local engagement, education, and support for the AEC community.

Chase Henninger

Chair

JE Dunn Construction

Jason Robison

Vice Chair

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San Antonio Steering Committee

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Mission – The San Antonio Chapter Steering Committee is a team of local industry leaders dedicated to furthering the mission of DBIA in the San Antonio area. This committee guides the development, strategy, and execution of chapter activities, ensuring local engagement, education, and support for the AEC community.

Aron Soto

Chair

MGC Contractors

Biridiana Guerrero

Vice Chair

JE Dunn Construction

Tulsa Steering Committee

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Responsible for the planning and execution of chapter events and programs in the Tulsa region of Oklahoma.

Nehal Patel

Chair

Foundation Specialties Geostructural Construction

Oklahoma State University Student Chapter

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Responsible for the planning and execution of local meetings and events for students interested in the design-build industry at Oklahoma State University.

Amy King Lewis, Ph.D., CPC, LEED AP

Faculty Advisor

Oklahoma State University

Sam Houston State University Student Chapter

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Responsible for the planning and execution of local meetings and events for students interested in the design-build industry at Sam Houston State University.

Euijin Yang, Ph.D.

Faculty Advisor

Sam Houston State University

Texas State University Student Chapter

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Responsible for the planning and execution of local meetings and events for students interested in the design-build industry at Texas State University.

Dr. Mithil Mazumder

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Texas State University

University of Texas El Paso Student Chapter

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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.

Dr. Adeeba Abdul Raheem

Faculty Advisor

The University of Texas at El Paso

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