
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.
Please reach out to the committee chairs to find out how to engage.
Membership Committee
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.
NextGen Committee
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.
Outreach & Education Committee
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.
Federal Sector Task Force
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.
Legal and Legislative Task Force
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.
Transportation & Aviation Sector Task Force
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.
Water/Wastewater Sector Task Force
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.
Owner's Council
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.
Student Engagement
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.
Central Texas Clay Shoot Planning Committee
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.
DFW Clay Shoot Planning Committee
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.
DFW Golf Tournament Planning Committee
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.
Regional Conference Planning Committee
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.
Chair Full Name
Role
Chair Company
Chair Email Address
Albuquerque Steering Committee
Responsible for the planning and execution of chapter events and programs in New Mexico.
Arkansas Steering Committee
Responsible for the planning and execution of chapter events and programs in Arkansas.
Austin Steering Committee
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.
DFW Steering Committee
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.
El Paso Steering Committee
Responsible for the planning and execution of chapter events and programs in the El Paso region of Texas.
Houston Steering Committee
Responsible for the planning and execution of chapter events and programs in the Houston region of Texas.
New Orleans & Baton Rouge Steering Committee
Responsible for the planning and execution of chapter events and programs in Lousiana.
Oklahoma City Steering Committee
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.
San Antonio Steering Committee
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.
Tulsa Steering Committee
Responsible for the planning and execution of chapter events and programs in the Tulsa region of Oklahoma.
Oklahoma State University Student Chapter
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
Responsible for the planning and execution of local meetings and events for students interested in the design-build industry at Sam Houston State University.
Texas State University Student Chapter
Responsible for the planning and execution of local meetings and events for students interested in the design-build industry at Texas State University.
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.