November 30, 2025

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A Day of Insight, Recognition & Collaboration

ACEC Louisiana hosted its 2025 Fall Conference on Thursday, November 20, bringing together engineering leaders, policymakers, and professionals from across the state for a full day of dialogue, updates, and celebration.

The program opened with early-morning leadership meetings with our Past Presidents Council and the ACECL State PAC membership. ACECL Board Chair Sherri LeBas welcomed attendees and introduced a refreshed program format that offered concise agency briefings paired with deeper panel-style discussions.

The sessions began with the Transportation Outlook, featuring Julia Fisher-Cormier, Chad Winchester, and Archie Chaisson III, who provided timely updates on transportation priorities and ongoing initiatives. The Federal Outlook followed, with Jordan Baugh of ACEC National and alliantgroup leaders Eric Hylton and Tyler Noesser sharing national policy and federal tax insights that will shape the business of engineering in the year ahead.

During the ACECL Awards Luncheon, we celebrated peers who exemplify leadership and service to the profession. Craig Campbell received the A.E. Wilder Award, honoring his sustained dedication to advancing ACECL’s mission. Kimberly Koehl was named the recipient of the Robby Cangelosi Award, recognizing her outstanding contributions to ACEC Louisiana, the engineering community, and the communities it serves. The luncheon also featured recognition of the 2025 Emerging Leaders.

Afternoon sessions continued with the Facilities Outlook, led by Roger Husser and Matt Baker, and the Water Resources Outlook, featuring Rudy Simoneaux, Monique Edwards, and Ed Knight, each offering critical updates on the programs and projects shaping Louisiana’s coastal and watershed systems.

The conference concluded with an engaging ethics session presented by Trip McCormick of the Galloway Law Firm, followed by a networking cocktail reception that gave members time to connect and reflect on the key issues discussed throughout the day.

This year’s Fall Conference once again underscored the importance of collaboration, informed advocacy, and strong professional networks in supporting Louisiana’s engineering community. If you were unable to join us, we look forward to seeing you at an upcoming ACECL event as we continue working together to elevate our profession. You can also access all the presentations shown at the conference by clicking the button below.

2025 A.E. Wilder Award: Craig Campbell, Associated Design Group

2025 Robby Cangelosi Award: Kimberly Koehl, McKim & Creed

Emerging Leaders Class of 2025

The Board of Governors met on Friday, November 21, 2025.

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December 2025

8                Baton Rouge Chapter Meeting

12              HR Forum Monthly Meeting (Virtual)

15              Call for ACECL 2026 Annual Sponsors

24-26        ACEC Offices closed for the Christmas Holiday

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ACEC Life/Health Insurance Trust

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BAR Environmental, Inc.

BFM Corporation, LLC

Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP

Brown & Brown of Louisiana

Cadence Insurance

CxA Services, Inc.

Deutsch Kerrigan, LLP

ELOS Environmental, LLC

Environmental Technical Sales, Inc.

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Foley & Judell, LLP

Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, LLP

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Hannis T. Bourgeois, LLP

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Quality Sitework Materials, Inc.

Tensar Corporation

Turner Insurance & Financial Services