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The Executive Forum is an annual event sponsored by the Seattle ASCE Younger Member Forum and Museum of Flight that provides young engineers and students with an opportunity to meet prominent individuals holding leadership positions in private consulting firms, public agencies, construction companies and minority and women-owned businesses in the Seattle area.

At the Executive Forum, a group of panelists discuss their career paths and experiences, provide insight into future developments in the civil engineering field and offer inspiring advice to young engineers. Attendees will also have an opportunity to ask questions of the panelists and network with engineers from other companies.

Event Theme: “Building the Future: Transitioning from a Pandemic”

Get insight on the direction of engineering in greater Seattle area, how the new infrastructure bill will affect the region. What the outlook is for the engineering field as we transition from the pandemic. How working from home and telecommuting has changed transportation landscape, from trains, planes to automobiles.

Panelists:

• Howard McKenzie, Vice President and Chief Engineer, Boeing Commercial Airplanes
• Kevin Dayton, Chief Engineer and Assistant Secretary at WSDOT
• Kristen Simpson, Director, SDOT
• Ron Lewis, Executive Director of Design Engineering and Construction Management, Sound Transit