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List of Committees and Contact Info

Advocacy Committee

Mission Statement:
The mission of the Advocacy Committee is to promote public works priorities by tracking, monitoring or drafting proposed legislation that would affect public works and providing advocacy support, outreach and education to elected officials and other interested parties.

Committee Chairs: Gene Matter – Chapter Advocacy Ambassador
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Advocacy Committee or you have any ideas for this committee, please feel free to contact us

 

Awards

Mission Statement:
The Awards Committee exists to recognize, promote, celebrate and acknowledge the design and construction of public works projects and staff that improve the communities within the San Diego and Imperial County Region.

Committee Chairs: Greg Kump and Anthony Naderhoff
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Awards Committee or you have any ideas for this event, please feel free to contact us!

Award Instructions

 

Dinner Gala

Mission Statement:
The Committee’s mission is to celebrate working relationships and leadership in the public works community. The APWA Dinner Gala Committee organizes the annual dinner gala to celebrate and recognize all who serve our communities and financially support the chapters students scholarship and philanthropy efforts.

Committee Chair: Chelsea Feeney
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Dinner Gala Committee or you have any ideas for our event, please feel free to contact us!

Education Committee

Mission Statement:
The Education Committee of the San Diego & Imperial Counties Chapter of the APWA strives to provide and facilitate interesting, informative, and unique educational opportunities to our members and the San Diego Public Works community as a whole. Our signature event is the Public Works Institute. The yearly seminar is divided into four modules (can be taken in any order), which cover a complete spectrum of actual practices within Public Works in San Diego for emerging leaders at all levels. It is taught by practitioners for practitioners. After completing all four modules of the PWI, attendees will earn an APWA Certification in Public Works Management.

Committee Chair: Sue Cope
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Education Committee or you have any ideas for an event, please feel free to contact us!

 

Golf Tournament Committee

Mission Statement:
The mission of the Golf Tournament Committee is to provide an enjoyable social event that fosters networking of members while simultaneously collecting donations for the scholarship fund.

Committee Chair: Andrew Thies
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Golf Tournament Committee or you have any ideas for our event, please feel free to contact us!

 

Host Committee

Mission Statement:
A subcommittee to the Membership Committee – the Host Committee is the heart of our hospitality – welcoming attendees and assisting with logistics. Members of the Host Committee help with greeting people, work the check-in table, make sure people have their name tags and parking passes. They also help set up welcome and direction boards.

Committee Chair: Sharon Singleton
If you are interested in joining the Host Committee please contact our Chair for further information.

 

International Affairs

Mission Statement:
Our mission is to explore and develop professional and cultural exchanges with other public works communities in other countries, primarily in Baja California, Mexico.

Committee Chair: Augie Chang
If you are interested in becoming a member of the International Affairs Committee or you have any ideas for an event, please feel free to contact us!

 

Internship Committee

Mission Statement:
Partner with local firms and agencies to provide paid internship opportunities to students at reduced or no cost to the hiring entity.

Committee Chairs: Gene Matter
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Internship Committee or you If you have any ideas, please feel free to contact us (Internship@apwa-sd.net)!

Internship Program Application
Volunteers
Program Flier

 

Marketing Committee

Mission Statement:
The Marketing Committee is dedicated to reaching out, promoting, and distributing current information on APWA functions and activities to its members.

Marketing includes social media, newsletters and the website.
Committee Chair: Tedi Jackson

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Marketing Committee or you have any ideas for our Chapter, please feel free to contact us!

 

Membership Committee

Mission Statement:
The mission of the APWA Membership Committee is to increase active membership by promoting the benefits of participation, the value of professional networking, and making APWA membership the “want-to-join” association for all public works professionals.

Committee Chair: Kristie Bevacqua
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Membership Committee, please feel free to contact us!

 

North County Committee

Mission Statement:
The North County Events Committee was formed to provide educational and networking opportunities for members located in northern San Diego and Southwest Riverside County; along with supporting the greater San Diego Chapter.

Committee Chair: Patrick Thomas
If you are interested in becoming a member of the North County Events Committee or you have any ideas for an event, please feel free to contact us!

 

Operations & Maintenance Committee

Mission Statement:
To foster an environment of safety, training, and service among Operations and Maintenance Professionals through sharing of skills, accomplishments, and expertise. Provides training opportunities and hosts the Operations and Maintenance Rodeo event annually to recognize the accomplishments of Operations and Maintenance Professionals in San Diego and Imperial Counties.

Committee Chair: Luke Holbrook
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Operation & Maintenance Committee or you have any ideas for this Committee, please feel free to contact us!

 

Past Presidents Council

In 1998, under the leadership of Keith Gillfillan (Chapter President, 1997), the Past Presidents Council (PPC) was formed, as an advisory and support group to the Board of Directors. This Council advises the Board on strategic issues and takes on special assignments such as facilitating strategic planning of the incoming executive board, writing articles to the local publication on matters affecting public works, preparing updates to the by-laws, and serving on local public works-related commissions and boards. The PPC also provides a valuable link to past executive councils and continuity to key decisions that helped mold the Chapter in prior years. At the beginning of the year, they solicit special assignments from the new executive board, or recommend tasks that they may take on. The Immediate Past President, who sits on the executive board, acts as the liaison to the PPC and keeps them informed on current board actions and decisions. Early assignments for the PPC began by writing editorial articles to local publications on such issues as aging infrastructure, costs of delivering a capital project, and unfunded mandates. Members of the PPC serve on boards and commissions, such as the City of San Diego Consultant Pre-Selection Committee, which evaluates consultant qualifications for specific City projects and recommends consultants for the final selection.

This group was especially valuable in recruiting, organizing, and monitoring over 400 volunteers for the 2003 APWA Congress in San Diego. A daunting year-long assignment leading up to the Congress and working tirelessly throughout Congress. Many past presidents have served, and currently serve, on the House of Delegates (HOD), acting as liaisons between APWA National and our chapter, and advising on matters of new chapter operations, policies, and procedures as set by National. Members of the PPC include (year as president):

Jayne Janda-Timba (2020) Silvia Noriega (2019) Kevin Gibson (2018) Pedro Orso-Delgado (2017) Roya Golchoobian (2016) Vic Bianes (2015) Clark Fernon (2014) Jim Haughey (2013) Linda Scott (2003) Doug Isbell (2002) Paul Cooley (2001) Augie Chang (1999) Keith Gillifillan (1997) Jim Casey (1995) John Sullivan (1994) Rinus Baak (1985) Chuck Bras (1982) Don Kaiser (1980) Bob Friedgen (1973) John Pizzato (1967) Lane Cole (1962-63)

 

Scholarship Committee

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Small Business Committee

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Social and Community Service Committee

Mission Statement:
Our mission is to serve our community through thoughtful actions and meaningful service while creating valuable connections and solutions for those serving our community through public works.

Committee Chair: Justin Pallamary
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Community Service and Social Committee or you have any ideas for an event, please feel free to contact us!

 

Student Outreach

Mission Statement:
Bridge the gap between college students and public works professionals through exposure to projects, access to mentors, and work experience opportunities and inform and educate students about public works.

Committee Chair: Silvia Noriega

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Student Outreach Committee or you have any ideas, please feel free to contact us!

 

Sustainability Committee

The San Diego and Imperial Counties Joint APWA/ASCE/ACEC Sustainable Infrastructure and Natural Resource Management Committee (a.k.a. Sustainability Committee) is a network of professionals within the San Diego and Imperial County Sections of the American Public Works Association (APWA), the San Diego Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and the San Diego Chapter of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). The committee’s mission is to advance the practice of sustainable engineering in the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of civil works within the San Diego and Imperial County regions of California. Click here to visit our website.

Committee Chair: Mark Nassar
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Education Committee or you have any ideas for an event, please feel free to contact us!

 

Technology Committee

Mission Statement:
A collaborative effort between agencies, consultants, and tech innovators to discuss implementation experiences, user engagement, and advancements. Provides a forum to learn and share focusing on APWA Top 5 Technologies in Public Works.

Committee Chair: Forrest Baker
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Technology Committee or you have any ideas for this Committee, please feel free to contact us!

 

Transportation Committee

Mission statement:
The mission of the Transportation Committee is to gather information on the best practices, legislation and programs in transportation and encourage their use by educating the APWA membership to deliver transportation services effectively and efficiently. The Transportation Committee primarily serves the General committee’s goal to assist APWA members to acquire and maintain the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully manage public works infrastructure.

Committee Chair: Nick Dorner
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Transportation Committee or you have any ideas for an event, please feel free to contact us!

 

Water Resources Committee

Mission Statement:
In support of APWA members and their communities, advocate and educate for the responsible, reasonable, efficient and effective management of water resources.

Committee Chairs: Jayne Janda-Timba and Greg Humora
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Water Resources Committee or you have any ideas for this Committee, please feel free to contact us!

Links:

Project Clean Water

 

Website & Social Media Committee

Mission Statement:
The Website/Social Media Committee is dedicated to reaching out, promoting, and distributing current information on APWA functions and activities to its members using all levels of social media and aims to create activities that appeal to members and also provide access and networking opportunities.

Committee Chair: Tedi Jackson
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Website & Social Media Committee or you have any ideas for this Committee, please feel free to contact us!

 

Young Professionals

Welcome Young Professionals!

APWA is a leading industry resource for public works professionals. The Young Professionals group is a branch of the organization which aims to connect and empower young professionals and assist in their development to become leaders in the public works field. At YP you can network with both peers and experienced professionals in a supportive environment through engaging and interesting events including:

  • Brewery Tours and Happy Hours
  • Speaker sessions (with beer)
  • Field Trips
  • Construction Sites
  • Historic/ Landmark Sites
  • Scholastic/ Research Facilities
  • Mentorship Program

Committee Contact: YoungProfessional@APWA-SD.net

Committee Chair: Catherine Showley (cshowley@WoodRodgers.com)

Committee Members:

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