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.
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.
TBD for 2024
CHAIRED BY:
Brett Poulos
Burns & McDonnell
Scott Cochran
Rosendin
Young Professionals Committee
The Young Professionals 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.
Meets monthly on the fourth Tuesday | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Central via zoom
CHAIRED BY:
Ryan Allbright
Cokinos | Young
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:
Chair Name
Chair Company
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:
Chair Name
Chair Company
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
Cupix
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:
Andy Kirby
DPR Construction
Albuquerque Steering Committee
Responsible for the planning and execution of chapter events and programs in New Mexico.
Contact Chair for meeting schedule.
CHAIRED BY:
Seeking New Chair
Contact info@dbia-sw.org for more information
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
Cupix
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.
CHAIRED BY:
Victor Serrano
Severo Hughston
Jeremy Morkovsky
Hensel Phelps
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:
Seeking New Chair
Contact info@dbia-sw.org for more information
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 El Paso Student Chapter
Responsible for the planning and execution of local meetings and events for students interested in the design-build industry at University of Texas El Paso.
Contact Chair for meeting schedule.
CHAIRED BY:
Dr. Adeeba Abdul Raheem
The University of Texas at El Paso
University of Texas at Tyler 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 Tyler.
Contact Chair for meeting schedule.
CHAIRED BY:
Fletcher Rives
Student President – The University of Texas at Tyler
Joseph Boylan PPM
Department of Civil Engineering and Construction Management – The University of Texas at Tyler
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:
Chris Butler, DBIA
Intel
Programs Committee
The Programs Committee designs event curriculums, suggests speakers, and gathers member input through polls for tailored educational sessions.
TBD for 2024
CHAIRED BY:
Chair Name
Chair Company
DEI Task Force
The DEI committee drives diversity in Region leadership, curates diverse speakers, forms strategic alliances with industry organizations, enhances value for MWDBE firms, and conducts targeted outreach to HBCUs with AEC-related programs.
TBD for 2024
CHAIRED BY:
Chair Name
Chair Company
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.
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
David Kinchen, DBIA
Burns & McDonnell
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:
Andy Kirby
DPR Construction
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:
Chair Name
Chair Company
Scott Cochran
Rosendin
Arkansas Steering Committee
Responsible for the planning and execution of chapter events and programs in Arkansas.
Contact Chair for meeting schedule.
CHAIRED BY:
Jonathan Adams
Nabholz
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:
Chair Name
Chair Company
Andy Kirby
DPR Construction
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:
Steven Johnson
Connect CEC
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.
CHAIRED BY:
Johnny Gaffney
University of Oklahoma
University of Texas at Arlington 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:
Sharareh Kermanshachi, Ph.D., PE, LED AP, PMP, ENV SP
University of Texas at Arlington
Membership Chair
A board role that is responsible for new, potential, and expiring member outreach and engagement.
At Outreach Committee & Board meetings.
CHAIRED BY:
Brett Poulos
Burns & McDonnell
Chair Name
Chair Company
University Chair
The University Chair is responsible for outreach to students and faculty in our region.
At Young Professional Committee & Board meetings.
CHAIRED BY:
Kevin Brannon
DPR Construction