Join us for a round table discussion on key issues impacting ACEC-RI Member Firms. Please forward questions/issues you want discussed prior to the dinner to Ryan Holt at rjh@theholtfirm.com prior to the dinner.
The Principals Dinner is open to two Principals from each Member Company as well as ACEC-RI Board Members.
Cost: $135 | Sponsorships available for $200
Meet Our Guest Speakers
Steve Hall, Executive Vice President
ACEC Advocacy
Steve serves as Chief for Advocacy at ACEC National, where he leads the organization’s advocacy efforts on behalf of the engineering industry. He’ll share insights on the midterm election results, what they could mean for the new Congress, key issues to watch during the lame-duck session, and how ACEC is advancing its advocacy priorities in Washington.
Steve joined ACEC in 2001 as head of the Council’s advocacy program. Prior to that he worked on Capitol Hill for 14 years, most recently as Legislative Director and Chief of Staff for Rep. Sue Kelly (R-NY). He worked for three additional House Republicans during his time in Congress, with particular focus on defense and infrastructure policy. Steve received a BA in Government & Politics at George Mason University, and currently lives with his wife Terre and daughter Sarah in McLean, Virginia.
Karen Friese, P.E., Vice Chair
ACEC Executive Committee
Karen is ACEC’s Regional Representative and will share an update from ACEC National, highlighting the resources, support, and opportunities available to local members and how they can make the most of their connection to the national organization.
As President of K. Friese Consulting, LLC, she is a member of the Board of Directors of HW Lochner, a trusted infrastructure services provider serving aviation, surface transportation, and water clients across the U.S. She brings decades of experience in leading and growing engineering firms, including 20 years at the helm of her own company, before joining the Lochner family of companies. Karen has been deeply engaged with the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), serving as Chair at the State level, Vice-Chair of the Planning Cabinet, and Chair of the Small Firms Council. In addition, she currently serves as Secretary of the Texas Professional Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Karen holds a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign and remains a proud advocate of advancing the profession and supporting the next generation of engineers.