Joe Bates serves as a senior research consultant for the ACEC Research Institute. Joe has nearly 30 years of experience in the research profession and is an expert in qualitative…

Jon is a Principal at Rockport Analytics with a 25-year track record of delivering high-profile, analytical-based insight to leading organizations in both the private and public sectors. Rockport’s research initiatives…

Steve Lefton is an accomplished executive with more than 28 years of experience at Kimley-Horn, showcasing a progressive career from a staff landscape architect to Executive Chair of one of…

A third-generation San Diegan of Filipino, Dutch, Puerto Rican, and Native American descent, Mayor Gloria’s lifelong career in public service was inspired by a lesson his parents – a hotel…

Mr. Rathke is a Vice President and Principal at Mead & Hunt, Inc. in Wisconsin. He is active on ACEC’s Transportation Committee and Risk Management Committee. He has served as…

Mr. Larson is the CEO of American Engineering Testing, Inc (AET), headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. AET is a 100% employee-owned, multi-disciplined engineering firm serving clients nationwide and around the…

Daphne Bryant helped launch the ACEC Research Institute in 2020. She is responsible for the overall management of the Institute, including strategic direction, board management, fundraising and delivery of a…

Linda is the President & CEO of ACEC and joined the Council in August 2018. She is a veteran trade association CEO, having begun her leadership journey as CEO of…