President – Jon Cygan, P.E.

Jon is a Civil Engineer for the City of Clive. He received his B.S. in Civil Engineering from Iowa State University in 2016 and gained his professional engineering license from the state of Iowa in 2020. Before his tenure at Clive, Jon has previously worked in both the private sector on land development projects for Shive-Hattery Inc. along with starting his career in public service with the City of Urbandale. In his free time, Jon enjoys walking/running trails throughout central Iowa and spending time with his wife Victoria and two cats Stella and Milo. Contact Jon

Vice President – Mark Jacobs, P.E.

Mark is a Civil Engineer at Houston Engineering in Des Moines, Iowa. Mark earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Engineering in 2019 with an emphasis in Land and Water Resources from Iowa State University. Mark gained his professional engineering license in 2023 and is a certified floodplain manager. Mark is regularly involved in a variety of projects related to water resources including flood mitigation, hydrology and hydraulics, dam design, water quality analysis, lake restoration, stream stability, and watershed planning. Outside of work, Mark enjoys hunting, spending time on the lake, and tailgating at Iowa State football games. Contact Mark

Treasurer – Andres Guzman, E.I.T.

Andres is a Civil Design Professional at Shive-Hattery, where he is part of the site design team in the industrial sector. Andres graduated from Dordt University in 2025. Andres has gained hands-on experience as an intern at Shive-Hattery in West Des Moines, IA, where he assisted in preparing demolition, coordination, utility, and site plans, performed hydrologic modeling, and supported on-site construction activities. Prior to this, Andres interned and completed a co-op with the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT), where he developed project cost estimates, participated in design and project management meetings, and contributed to the design and inspection of bridges, highways, and other civil infrastructure. Originally from Bogotá, Colombia, Andres played on the Dordt's Men’s Volleyball Team and competed with the Colombian National Team. Andres is passionate about mentoring international student-athletes, guiding them through the scholarship search and the early stages of vocational exploration. Andres also served as the President of the ASCE Student Chapter at Dordt in 2024. Contact Andres

Secretary / Past President – Hunter Mandernach, P.E.

Hunter is a Civil Engineer with Shive-Hattery, Inc. in West Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from Iowa State University in 2020 with a B.S. in civil engineering. Hunter’s professional experience includes residential, commercial, and industrial developments along with municipal roadway design and construction observation/administration. In his free time, Hunter enjoys spending time outdoors camping, kayaking, playing volleyball or working on house projects. Contact Hunter

Social Chair – Ryan Hill, P.E.

Ryan is a Structural Engineer for Apex Industrial in Des Moines, IA. He earned his B.S. in 2018 from Iowa State University in Civil Engineering and obtained his professional license in 2022. His professional experience began with the inspection and design of bridges/culverts throughout the state of Iowa. Currently, Ryan is focused on the structural design and fabrication of grain elevator support towers and catwalks. In his free time, Ryan enjoys hunting, golfing and spending time with his wife and kids. Contact Ryan

Social Media Chair – Kara Syverson, P.E.

Kara is a Project Engineer for Calhoun-Burns & Associates in West Des Moines.  She graduated from Iowa State University with a B.S. in Civil Engineering in 2018 and became a licensed Professional Engineer in 2022.  Kara’s professional experience has focused on bridge and culvert structural design, hydraulic analysis and modeling, streambank stabilization, and load rating analysis.  She is also a nationally certified bridge inspector.  In her free time, Kara enjoys baking, checking out local breweries with her husband, and spending time with her daughter. Contact Kara

Special Events Chair – Edgar Nunez, P.E.

Edgar is a Structural Engineer for Collins Engineers, Inc. He earned his B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Iowa in 2014 and gained his professional license in 2021. His professional experience includes the inspection and design of bridges and various temporary structures for construction throughout the Midwest. In his free time, Edgar enjoys, golfing, playing hockey, and spending time with his wife and son. Contact Edgar

President – Omar Siddiqui, E.I.T.

Omar Siddiqui is a Structural Design Professional at Shive-Hattery, serving the Iowa City-Coralville community. Omar graduated with a Masters Degree in Civil Engineering with specialization in Structures from the Iowa State University in 2019.  With over three years of experience as a structural engineer, Omar specializes in industrial market design and contributes his expertise to a variety of other sectors. His commitment to delivering reliable, innovative solutions is evident in the projects he undertakes and his collaborative approach with colleagues.

Outside of work, Omar enjoys playing racket sports such as Pickle Ball, Ping Pong, and Tennis, embracing a healthy and active lifestyle. A passionate supporter of Manchester City in the English Premier League, Omar brings the same enthusiasm to his interests as he does to his career.  Contact Omar

Vice President – Rachel Nardone, PE

Rachel is a Civil Engineer at MMS Consultants in Iowa City. Rachel earned her Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree from the University of Iowa in 2019. Rachel gained her professional engineering license in 2023. Rachel was an intern at MMS Consultants for six years while completing her education. After graduating from college, Rachel joined Kimley-Horn in McKinney, Texas for three years where she gained experience working on large-scale private development projects for national clients. In 2023, Rachel returned to MMS Consultants, where she specializes in land development projects. Outside of work, Rachel enjoys reading, crafting, boating, and spending time with her family – especially with her husband Jacob, son Oliver, and dog Daisy. Contact Rachel

Treasurer/Golf Chair – Scott Blondin

Scott is a civil design professional with 2 years of experience at Shive Hattery in Cedar Rapids, specializing in site design and land development for municipal and private industrial/commercial projects. His expertise includes stormwater management and modeling, feasibility analysis, grading design, utility design, and construction observation. Originally from Iowa City, Scott graduated from the University of Iowa in May 2023. Clients value his clear communication, reliability, and creative problem-solving, which fosters trust and keeps projects moving smoothly from concept through completion. Contact Scott

Secretary / Social Media Chair – Emily Shie, E.I.T.

Emily is a Civil Design Professional at Shive-Hattery, Inc. She works from the Iowa City, Iowa office in their Transportation group that is within the public infrastructure business unit. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Iowa in 2024. In her role at work, Emily has primarily contributed to roadway design projects and has also gained experience in industrial site development, and construction observation/administration. She values collaboration and continuous learning, striving to help deliver practical, safe, and community-focused solutions. Outside of work, Emily enjoys going for walks, solving puzzles, listening to new music, and crafting. Contact Emily

Past President – Fathi Al-Share, PE

Fathi is a Project Engineer at Shoemaker & Haaland Professional Engineers in Coralville, Iowa. He graduated from University of Illinois Chicago in 2018 with a BS in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering emphasis) and from Iowa State University in 2020 with a MS in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering specialization). Active in ASCE as a student and was a member of the committee organizing the ASCE Great Lakes Student Conference in 2018. He joined the ASCE Eastern Iowa Young Members Group as a board member in 2020. At Shoemaker & Haaland, he has primarily worked on large-scale industrial facilities, designing steel and concrete structures, and designing different types of foundations. He enjoys playing soccer, traveling, and watching movies and sports in his free time. Contact Fathi