It is interesting that ASCE's new chief executive, Peter J. O'Neil, is not a civil engineer and dnd does not appear to have any experience with our industry. I, for one, am cautiously optimistic about the new connections and initiatives he might start, free of biases from an entrenched design or construction background. Subject-matter expertise is important, but it comes at a price when leading an organization as diverse as ours. I hope he goes on a listening tour that spans the diversity of the ASCE membership, that includes the voice of rank and file members What do others think?
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Mitch Winkler P.E.(inactive), M.ASCE
Houston, TX
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