SAME JAX November Newsletter
Posted by Brian Murphy on Oct. 30, 2023 / SAME JAX Post / Subscribe 0
Our Next Meeting: November 16th 5:30 - 8:00 pm
Membership Appreciation Happy Hour & Fellows Panel
Veterans United Brewery
8999 Western Way #104
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Save the Dates: SAME JAX & NAVFAC SE Industry Days
SAME JAX Member Spotlight: Walter Reigner
Below: Walt Reigner and his family
What company/agency do you work for and what is your job title?
My name is Walter Reigner, PE, CPESC and I am the Vice President, SE US Director of Government & Environment for Black & Veatch
What have been your volunteer roles in the past and what is your role now for the Jacksonville Post?
I was just an ordinary member in the past, with the Mobile, Tampa, and JAX posts. I recently started supporting Jacksonville Post with the SAME JAX Scholarship Programs.
Are you on any National committees or served at Regional/National level and doing what?
I have been involved with the following organizations:
American Water Resources Association – National BOD
FL AWRA – Past BOD and President
Lakes Education Action Drive – Past President
ASCE Ridge Branch – Past President
Florida Stormwater Association – Past BOD
SE Watershed Forum – Past BOD and Treasurer
Where did you attend college? What did you study?
Hillsborough Community College – Construction Management/Pre-Engineering
USF – BS Civil Engineering (Tau Beta Phi FL Gamma); Geotech focus
USF – MS Water Resource Engineering
How long have you been a member of SAME and the Jacksonville Post?
I've been a member of SAME for over 20 years, and a member of the Jacksonville Post for over 5 years
Are you a member of others posts or have been in the past?
Tampa and Mobile SAME
American Society of Adaptation Professionals
AWRA Past President
SE Watershed Forum
Southeast Stormwater Association
Florida Stormwater Association
Florida Lakes Management Society
Association of State Dam Safety Officials
US Society on Dams
AWWA
ASCE EWRI
Society of Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME)
What’s your favorite Jacksonville Post memory?
Just hanging out with great people!
What do you like to do in your free time?
Enjoying grandpa status, loving on my 8 grandkids
Work on the family compound
All things outdoors – hunt, fish, camp, hike, explore
What is your favorite quote(s)?
“Enjoy the Ride”
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life”
City of Jacksonville | ACEC Florida "Working with the City" Industry Forum
ACEC Florida Region 2 invites you to attend the inaugural City of Jacksonville | ACEC Florida "Working with the City" Industry Forum
November 13, 2023
9:30 am - 11:30 am
FDOT Training Center
2198 Edison Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32204
Please join the City of Jacksonville and ACEC Florida as we present our first Engineering Forum, “Working With The City!”. This event is designed to open discussion between the engineering community, the City of Jacksonville, and its partners as we embark on $423 Million Capital Improvement Projects. We look forward to building a better Jacksonville with you in mind as we help create job opportunities and enhance the total quality of life for all residents. You are an integral part of this journey, so please plan to attend.
Speakers:
Nina Sickler, PE
Public Works Director
Robin Smith, PE
City Engineer
Dustin Freeman
Chief of Procurement
Greg Grant
EBO/JSEB Program Administrator
Questions? Email Pete Sheridan, PE, Region 2 Director, at [email protected].
DOD SkillBridge Program - Industry Partners
New Partners: Now Accepting New Industry Partner Employer Applications!
DOD SkillBridge has resumed New Partner Application Process Information Sessions. If you have questions or need assistance with the DOD SkillBridge program, please contact us. Interested, prospective partner organizations can also review the "Get Started" information on the Industry Partner/Employers page to review information regarding the application and the guidelines for submitting thorough Training Plans.
Existing Industry Partners: Is your company an active Industry Partner?
Existing industry partners in good standing that have an active or extended MOU, listed on the DOD SkillBridge Authorized Organizations page with MOU expiration dates during this calendar year 2023; are automatically extended through June 1st, 2024.
Photos from our October Meeting
Be sure to post your photos from our events on LinkedIn using the hashtag #samejax
Below, left to right:
Greg Harrington (Academy Energy Group),
Brad Ezell (SAME JAX Post President / Halff),
Andy Lynch (Academy Energy Group),
& Jim Meacham (Altaire Systems)
Below: Jason Kirk, PE & Alison Flynn
Save the Dates
Nov 1- 3: SAME SBC in San Antonio, TX
Nov 16:Membership Appreciation Happy Hour & Fellows panel
Dec: No Meeting
Jan Industry Events: Jan 9 - 11
Feb 21: SAME JAX Luncheon
Mar 20: SAME JAX Luncheon
Apr 17: SAME JAX Luncheon
May 15: JETC in Orlando
May 29: SAME JAX Luncheon
June 19: SAME JAX O&D Induction and Awards
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