TECHNICAL GROUPS
Technical Groups are the heartbeat of the Illinois Section and generate the society's programs and opportunities for professional development of civil engineers. The Groups conduct regular technical meetings and four to six lecture series annually. Some 30 + Illinois Section members are involved directly with the planning of these programs through the five specialty Technical Groups.Transportation Group
Upcoming Activities and Events
IDOT Engineering Agreements for Bureau of Local Roads and Streets
Click Here for the Flyer!
When : May 12th, 8:30 AM - 4: PM
Where : Union League Club of Chicago
65 W. Jackson Boulevard, Chicago
Who Should Attend : Consultants and Local Agency Engineers who have or will have contracts with IDOT Bureau of Local
Roads and Streets. Detailed agenda is coming soon!
Cost : $120 General
$100 Public Sector Employees
PDH : 6 PDH
For registration contact Antonio Cerda at 773-693-9624 or email
Online Registration - Click Here!
Officers, 2008-2009 Click here for Contact information
Srikanth Panguluri, PE- Chair
Lead group, prepare monthly meeting agenda, and prepare monthly report to present at monthly section meeting. Officer of the Section Board.
Mike Orent , P.E.- Vice-Chair
Assist and fill in for Chair, contribute to newsletter articles (one lead, one secondary per year) and website information
Joe Spradling, P.E. - Secretary
Take and prepare monthly meeting minutes and distribute. Also contribute to newsletter and website.
Matt Huffman, P.E. -Treasurer
Manage finances, prepare receipts for events, make deposits, write checks, and prepare monthly report for meetings. Also prepare and manage an annual budget.
Antonio Cerda , P.E.- Programs Chair
Identify and contact speakers, set dates (typically third Wednesday of each month), location and time. Coordinate menu, reservations, nametags, and gifts.
Chris Hartke - Technical Programs Vice-Chair
Identify short courses (day long) that result in Continuing Education Units and review with the group. Coordinate with provider of course, location, time, date, advertising and reservations.
Jonathan Tam - Luncheon Programs Vice-Chair
Matt Huffman , P.E. - Scholarships/Philanthropy Committee Chair
Solicit applications for graduate and under graduate scholarships to be presented at the President Elect/Student Awards dinner every April. Applications are accepted from UIC, IIT and NU. Distribute to the group for review, contact winners.
Bob Camillone- Hospitality/Illinois Institute of Technology Liaison
Joseph J. Spradling, P.E.- Northwestern University Liaison, Click here for Contact information
Dave Wong- UIC Liaison
Andy Walton - Northwestern University Liaison
Mukul Pal - News Articles
