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The Missouri Society of Professional Engineers is excited to announce Anika Careaga, P.E is serving as president of the association, effective July 1. Ms. Careaga, owner of EnviroProof, LLC in Jefferson City, was installed as president during the MSPE annual convention on June 6 in Kansas City.

Ms. Careaga succeeds Kelsie Clark, P.E., who served as president of the society since July 2023. Michael Buechter, P.E. of the St. Louis Chapter was installed as President-Elect, with Charles Loughman, P.E. of the Western Chapter as Vice President.  Tim Quinn, P.E., of the St. Louis Chapter, serves as Treasurer.

Ms. Careaga graduated with honors from the University of Missouri-Rolla (UMR, now MO S&T) in 1998 with a B.S. is Civil Engineering with an emphasis in environmental and has been a registered professional engineer in Missouri since 2005. She is a registered professional engineer in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Tennessee, Kentucky and Virginia.

Ms. Careaga started her own company EnviroProof, LLC in April 2024 that specializes in providing environmental compliance services for vertically integrated developers in the Midwest.  She was previously employed at Midwest Environmental Consultants (MEC) since 2002.

Anika and her husband Jacob, who is also a 1998 UMR graduate, live in Jefferson City. Jacob Careaga is the Chief Engineer for the Missouri Department of Conservation.

The Missouri Society of Professional Engineers is excited to announce that Breck Washam has been elected vice president of the National Society of Professional Engineers. Washam was elected by the NSPE House of Delegates on June 27. Washam’s term will begin this summer and be formally installed during the NSPE PECON event in Raleigh in August.

Breck Washam, P.E., F.NSPE served as president of MSPE from 2015-2016 and remains highly involved with the MSPE, NSPE and the St. Louis Chapter. Earlier this year, Washam submitted his interest to serve as vice president of NSPE, along with an endorsement by MSPE.

Washam’s membership dates back to 1991. Most recently at NSPE, Washam was elected as North Central Region director with a seat on the NSPE Board of Directors, in 2020. When his term ended in 2022, Washam was later named chair of the NSPE Membership Committee. 

In his professional career, Washam serves as senior vice president and general manager of the Midwest Region for Burns & McDonnell.

MSPE is excited for Washam’s leadership and Missouri’s continued representation at the national level. MSPE is grateful for the support across the NSPE federation.

MSPE Members,

The MSPE Nominating and Tellers Committee, chaired by Immediate Past President Rachel Goeke, P.E. (Ozark), with Past Presidents Ron Black, P.E. (St. Louis), Kurt Higgins, P.E. (Southwest), Mitch Krysa, P.E. (Western) and Michael Purol, P.E. (Northeast), met on April 4, 2024, to select the president-elect, vice president and treasurer nominee that will join the current slate of officers to lead MSPE in the 2024-2025 administrative year.

The nominees are:

President- Anika Careaga, P.E. (Jefferson City

President-Elect-Michael Buechter, P.E. (St. Louis)

Vice President-Charles Loughman, P.E. (Western)

Treasurer- Tim Quinn, P.E. (St. Louis)

Immediate Past President- Kelsie Clark, P.E. (Western)

In accordance with MSPE’s Bylaws, the president-elect automatically assumes the position of president. The positions of president-elect, vice president and treasurer were advertised and open for candidates, for one member applied for each role.

The election of the Slate of Officers presented by the Nominating and Tellers Committee will take place on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, during MSPE’s Annual Convention.

In accordance with MSPE’s Bylaws Article VII, Section 4: Election of Officers (B) additional nominations for the respective offices may be made by written petitions containing the signatures of at least ten members eligible to vote provided that not more than four of those signing any one nominating petition shall be members of the same local chapter, and provided further that any such nominating petition shall reach the Executive Director/Secretary no later than May 1, 2024. 

Interested in Serving on the Elevator Safety Board?

The MSPE Past Presidents Committee on Appointments is seeking volunteers who may be interested in serving on the Elevator Safety Board. Specifically, mechanical engineers.

Click here to visit the Elevator Safety Board website to learn more about the mission and function.

MSPE is collecting a list of volunteers who may be considered for recommendation by MSPE to the Governor’s office. To express interest or inquiries, please contact MSPE Staff at info@mspe.org as soon as possible.

Thank you!

MSPE Staff

MSPE Members,

The Nominating and Tellers Committee, chaired by Immediate Past President Mitch Krysa, P.E. (Western), with Past President Bob Becnel, P.E., F.NSPE, (St. Louis), Past President Neal Brady, P.E. (Ozark), Past President Kurt Higgins, P.E. (SW), Member Josh Hartsock, P.E. (Central) met on April 3, 2023 to select the president-elect, vice president and treasurer nominee that will join the current slate of officers to lead MSPE in 2023-2024.  

The nominees are:

Kelsie Clark, P.E. (Western), President

Anika Careaga, P.E. (Jefferson City), President-Elect

Michael Buechter, P.E. (St. Louis), Vice President

Charles Loughman, P.E. (Western), Treasurer

Rachel Goeke, P.E. (Ozark) President, who will continue as the Immediate Past President

In accordance with MSPE’s Bylaws, the president-elect automatically assumes the position of President. The positions of president-elect, vice president and treasurer were advertised and open for candidates, for one member applied for each role. 

The election of the Slate of Officers presented by the Nominating and Tellers Committee will take place on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 during MSPE’s Annual Convention. 

In accordance with MSPE’s Bylaws Article VII, Section 4: Election of Officers (B) additional nominations for the respective offices may be made by written petitions containing the signatures of at least ten members eligible to vote provided that not more than four of those signing any one nominating petition shall be members of the same local chapter, and provided further that any such nominating petition shall reach the Society's secretary not later than thirty-five days prior to the date of the annual election.

Interested in Becoming a MSPE Leader?

By Mitch Krysa, P.E.

2022-2023 Nominating and Tellers Committee Chair

The MSPE Nominating and Tellers Committee exists to submit recommendations to the MSPE BOD for the positions of President Elect, Vice President and Treasurer. 

Please click HERE for full pdf article.

The Missouri Society of Professional Engineers has a new base of operations in downtown Jefferson City. MSPE and the Educational Foundation office is now located at 308 E. High Street, Suite 100 in Jefferson City. High Street is the main street through downtown Jefferson City leading to the state capitol building.

For purposes of mail, the mailing address for the office is as follows:

Missouri Society of Professional Engineers, 308 E. High Street, Suite 100, Jefferson City, MO 65101

The MSPE phone number remains the same at 573-636-4861.

In May, the MSPE Educational Foundation announced the sale of the building located on McCarty Street, which has served as the association headquarters since 1996. The new owners have plans for the building, leading MSPE and ACEC Missouri to seek new accommodations. ACEC Missouri left the building in June.

After the association settles in the new space, the office will be open for members to visit and available as a gathering place for local MSPE activities.

It is with great regret that the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers shares the news of the passing of Paul Jobe.

Paul Jobe served as MSPE’s Executive Director from 1976-1997 and was installed in the MSPE Hall of Fame in 2000. Our office has been flooded with notes and phone calls recalling Mr. Jobe’s legacy that remains with MSPE today.

A memorial service is planned for Friday, October 14 at 9AM at Bopp Chapel in Kirwood.

A link to the obituary is provided below. Please keep Mr. Jobe’s family in your thoughts.

https://www.boppchapel.com/obituaries/Paul--Edward--Jobe-?obId=26064190#/obituaryInfo

MSPE Office Moving to High Street

Possible Phone Line Disruption This Week

The Missouri Society of Professional Engineers will have a new office in downtown Jefferson City.

In May, the MSPE Educational Foundation announced the sale of the building located on McCarty Street, which has served as the association headquarters since 1996. The new owners have plans for the building, leading MSPE and ACEC Missouri to seek new accommodations. ACEC Missouri left the building in June.

Effective September 19, 2022, MSPE and the Educational Foundation office will be located at 308 E. High Street, Suite 100 in Jefferson City. High Street is the main street through downtown Jefferson City leading to the state capitol building.

While staff transitions the office move and utility services transfer, the MSPE phone line may experience disruption this week. If members need to contact MSPE and the line is not active, please use info@mspe.org or try next week and staff will promptly respond.

After the association settles in the new space, the office will be open for members to visit and available as a gathering place for local MSPE activities.

For purposes of mail, the mailing address for the office will be as follows:

Missouri Society of Professional Engineers

308 E. High Street

Suite 100

Jefferson City, MO 65101

The MSPE Past Presidents Committee on Appointments is seeking volunteers who may be interested in serving one of the state commissions or advisory boards listed below. The Committee is collecting a list of volunteers that may be considered for recommendation by MSPE to the Governor’s office.    

MSPE believes licensed professional engineers should involved in policy making and the Committee regularly reviews more than a dozen statewide boards and commissions that require, by statute, one or more licensed professional engineers to serve.

Depending on the committee, there may be a spot designated for a licensed professional engineer, person with engineering experience or a public member. Please click the links to view committee details and requirements.

To express interest or inquiries, please contact MSPE Staff at info@mspe.org by August 31.

Board For Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors and Professional Landscape Architects. A licensed professional engineer is needed to fill a vacancy for the engineering section. MSPE will consider recommending professional engineers of any discipline but, to build board diversity, a mechanical or electrical background is preferred.

Elevator Safety Board. Mechanical engineer is needed to fill a vacancy. 

Air Conservation Commission. This commission offers spots for public members.

 

Thank you in advance,

MSPE Staff