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2025-26 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT - Patrick Hanify, BKF

Patrick (Pat) Hanify, PE, CCM, QSD/P is a California-licensed Civil Professional Engineer with over 20 years of experience in construction management and delivery of public infrastructure projects. He is a Principal Construction Manager with MNS Engineers (BKF + MNS), leading construction services with a focus on quality, schedule, risk, and stakeholder coordination. He has been involved with ACEC since 2020 and has served on the Riverside/San Bernardino Chapter Board since 2020. Prior to serving as President (2025–2026), Pat served as Scholarship Chair (2022–2025) and previously as Secretary, Treasurer, and Director-at-Large. He is also active at the State level as a member of the Scholarship Committee, Construction Committee, and Water Resources Committee. (ACEC California’s scholarship efforts and statewide program focus are highlighted through its ongoing scholarship foundation activity and statewide initiatives.) When not working, Pat enjoys spending time with family. 

  • President 2025-2026 
  • Scholarship Chair, 2022 - Present

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

As President, my goal this year is to build on the strong progress our Chapter has made over the last several years—and keep that momentum going through meaningful engagement and connection across our membership.  A major focus for my term is to increase participation from young professionals and students, strengthen mentorship and career-development opportunities, and bring together like-minded organizations throughout Riverside and San Bernardino Counties through well-planned programs, joint events, and networking opportunities. Through these efforts, we’ll continue to support scholarships, elevate professional development, and reinforce a chapter culture that is welcoming, active, and connected.

CHAPTER OFFICERS

Vice President - Lam Le, CL Survey

Vice President - Lam Le, CL Survey

Vice President - Lam Le, CL Survey

  •  Vice President, 2025 - 2026 

Lam is a California licensed Professional Land Surveyor with over 30 years of experience. He is the President and CEO for CL Surveying and Mapping, Inc. and is based in their Corona office. His area of practice is land surveying.  He has been involved in ACEC since 2022 and has served on the Riverside / San Bernardino Chapter Board since 2023.  Prior to his current role as Vice President, he served as Treasurer and as Secretary.  When not working Lam enjoys golf and watching his girls compete in competitive cheer and gymnastics. 

Treasurer - Kyle Turner, BKF

Vice President - Lam Le, CL Survey

Vice President - Lam Le, CL Survey

  •  Treasurer, 2025 - 2026 

Kyle is a California licensed Professional Engineer (Civil) with over 20 years of experience. He leads the Bridge & Structures Practice for BKF and is based in Riverside. His area of practice includes bridge and structures design and inspection.  He has served on the Riverside / San Bernardino Chapter Board of ACEC since 2024.  Prior to his current role as Treasurer, he served as Secretary.  When not working, Kyle enjoys being in the mountains with his wife and four children, reading, building things, lifting things, splitting wood, burning wood, drinking lots of good coffee, and occasionally sleeping. 

Secretary - Kevin Manilla, GFT

Vice President - Lam Le, CL Survey

Secretary - Kevin Manilla, GFT

  •  Secretary, 2025 - 2026 

Kevin is a California licensed Civil PE, PMP (Certified by PMI), ENV SP with 23 years of experience. He is the Office Lead with GFT, Inc. and is based in their Ontario office. His area of practice is Transportation Design.  He has been involved in ACEC since 2023 and has served on the Riverside / San Bernardino Chapter Board since February 2025.  Prior to current role as Secretary, he served as Director-at-Large.  When not working Kevin enjoys playing with his pet dog “Zak”. 

STATE DIRECTORS

William Estepa, Psomas

Jason Hertzber, Verdantas

William Estepa, Psomas

  • State Director, 2025 - 2026 
  • Past President, 2024 - 2025

William is a California licensed Professional Land Surveyor with over 25 years of experience. He is a Senior Project Manager and Regional Manager with Psomas and is based in their Riverside office. His area of practice is surveying and geospatial services.  He has been involved in ACEC  and has served on the Riverside / San Bernardino Chapter Board since 2018.  Prior to his current role as Past President, he served as President, Director-at-Large, Secretary, Treasurer and Vice President.  When not working William enjoys spending time with family and grand kids, walking with his dog, and watching his youngest son play baseball for the Ayala high school team and KC Royals Scout team. 

Brian Smith, HDR

Jason Hertzber, Verdantas

William Estepa, Psomas

  • State Director, 2025 - 2026
  • Membership Chair, 2024 - 2026 
  • Past President 2023 - 2024

Brian is a California licensed Professional Engineer (Civil) with over 25 years of experience. He is a Associate/Senior Project Manager with HDR Engineering Inc. and is based in their Riverside office. His area of practice is highway design.  He has been involved in ACEC since 2018 and has served on the Riverside / San Bernardino Chapter Board since 2018.  Prior to his current role as State Director and Membership Chair, he served as President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and Director-at-Large.  He also serves as the Chair of the Caltrans District 8 Professional Liaison Committee. When not working Brian enjoys spending time with family and renovating a homestead cabin in Twentynine Palms. 

Jason Hertzber, Verdantas

Jason Hertzber, Verdantas

Jeff Meiter, Valued Engineering

  • State Director, 2024 - 2026
  • Past President, 2022 - 2023

Jason is a California licensed Professional Engineer (Civil) and Geotechnical Engineer with over 25 years of experience. He is Associate Vice President and Department Leader with Verdantas (formerly Leighton) and is based in their Rancho Cucamonga office. His area of practice is geotechnical engineering.  He has been involved in ACEC since 2010 and has served on the Riverside / San Bernardino Chapter Board since 2016.  Prior to his current role as State Director, he served as President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary.  He is also active at the State level as QBS and Energy Committees and served as Membership Chair. When not working Jason enjoys running, skiing, spending time with his family…grandkids are the cutest! 

Jeff Meiter, Valued Engineering

Jeff Meiter, Valued Engineering

  • State Excom Vice President, 2025 - 2026

Jeff is a California licensed Professional Land Surveyor and Professional Engineer (Civil) with over 28 years of experience. He is the President and CEO for Valued Engineering and is based in their Upland office. His area of practice is public and private land development.  He has been involved in ACEC since 2014 and has served on the Riverside / San Bernardino Chapter Board since 2017.  Prior to his current role as State Excom Vice President, he served as State Director and Past President.  When not working Jeff enjoys performing on stage in music theater and is a part time chef. 

ADDITIONAL BOARD MEMBERS

ALLEN EVANS, Inland Foundation

ALLEN EVANS, Inland Foundation

ALLEN EVANS, Inland Foundation

  • Director-at-Large,  2012 - Present

Allen is a California licensed Professional Engineer (Civil) and Geotechnical Engineer with over 40 years of experience. He is Principal with Inland Foundation Engineering, Inc. and is based in their San Jacinto and Palm Desert office. His area of practice is geotechnical engineering, materials testing and construction inspection.  He has been involved in ACEC since 1988 as a member of the predecessor organization Consulting Engineers Association of California (CEAC) and has served on the Riverside / San Bernardino Chapter Board since 1998 (it was CELSOC at the time).  Prior to his current role as Director-at-Large, he served as Secretary, Treasurer, President and various committee chairs.  He is also active at the State level as State Board of Directors; State Grassroots Legislative Committee Chair; QBS, Legislative Review Committee and Business/Insurance Committee. When not working Allen likes to golf, hike and travel. 

Bernie McInally , GUida

ALLEN EVANS, Inland Foundation

ALLEN EVANS, Inland Foundation

  • Director-at-Large, 2024 - Present

Bernie is a California licensed Professional Land Surveyor with over 35 years of experience. He is Executive Vice President of Strategic Growth with GUIDA and is based in their Ontario office. His area of practice is land surveying, mapping and geospatial services.  He has been involved in ACEC since joining the Orange County chapter in 2015 and has served on the Riverside / San Bernardino Chapter Board since July 2024.  Prior to his current role as Director at Large, he served as Orange County Chapter Executive Committee 2016-2019 and Orange County Chapter President 2019-2020.  He was also active at the State level as Orange County State Director 2020-2024. 

BRIAN PATSCHULL, PARSONS

ALLEN EVANS, Inland Foundation

Chris Alberts, michael baker

  • Director-at-Large, 2026 - Present

Brian is a California licensed Professional Engineer with 25 years of experience. He is a Senior Engineering Manager with Parsons and is based in their Corona ffice. His area of practice is Drainage and Stormwater.  He has been involved in ACEC since 2024 and has served on the Riverside / San Bernardino Chapter Board since 2026.  When not working Brian enjoys hiking and riding bikes at the beach. 

Chris Alberts, michael baker

Chris Alberts, michael baker

Chris Alberts, michael baker

  • Director-at-Large, 2026 - Present

Chris is a California licensed Land Surveyor with 28 years of experience.  He is an Office Executive for the Riverside & San Bernardino County Offices of Michael Baker International.  He has been involved in ACEC since 2026 and has served on the Riverside / San Bernardino Chapter Board as Director at Large since March 2026.  When not working, Chris enjoys time with family, golfing, and off-roading.

Chris Melo, HNTB

Chris Alberts, michael baker

CHRIS TURNAGE, WSP

  • Director-at-Large, 2025 - Present

 Chris is an E.I.T currently working toward his California license with 8 years of experience. He is a Senior Project Engineer with HNTB and is based in their Ontario office. His area of practice is Spans the Rail & Transit/Highway & Local Municipal sectors. He has been involved in ACEC since 2018 and has served on the Riverside / San Bernardino Chapter Board since 2025.  When not working Chris enjoys golfing, cooking, traveling and eating. 

CHRIS TURNAGE, WSP

Chris Alberts, michael baker

CHRIS TURNAGE, WSP

  •  Director-at-Large, 2025 - Present 

 Chris is a California licensed Professional Engineer (Civil) with over 27 years of experience. He is Senior Vice President with WSP USA Inc and is based in their San Bernardino office. His area of practice is transportation and infrastructure.  He has been involved in ACEC since 2015 and has served on the Riverside / San Bernardino Chapter Board since 2015.  Prior to current role as Director-at-Large, Grassroots Chair and Student Scholarship Golf Tournament Chair, he served as Past President and former State Director.  He is also active at the State level as State Grassroots Committee, Vice-Chair. When not working Chris enjoys “long walks on the Beach (JK!)”…traveling the world and exercise. 

Christine Brown, David Evans and Associates, Inc

Christine Brown, David Evans and Associates, Inc

Christine Brown, David Evans and Associates, Inc

  • Director-at-Large, 2026 - Present

Christine is a California licensed Professional Engineer (Civil) with over 10 years of experience.  She is a Senior Project Manager & Group/Delivery Leader with David Evans and Associates, Inc. and is based in their Ontario office.  Her area of practice is transportation design. She has been involved in ACEC since 2020 and has served on the Riverside / San Bernardino Chapter Board since 2026.  When not working, Christine enjoys spending time with her boys, working out, and riding her motorcycle. 

Eric Noel, KLEINFELDER

Christine Brown, David Evans and Associates, Inc

Christine Brown, David Evans and Associates, Inc

  • Director-at-Large,   - Present

  Eric is a Registered Civil Engineer (PE) and Registered Geotechnical Engineering (GE) in California with over 30 years of experience. He is a Senior Principal Geotechnical Engineer and Kleinfelder's Los Angeles Area Geotechnical Group Manager and is based in their Riverside office. His area of practice is Geotechnical Engineering. He has been involved in ACEC since 2008 and has served on the Riverside / San Bernardino Chapter Board since March 2012.  Prior to current role as Director at Large, he served as Riv/SB Chapter President (2016-2017) and State Director (2019-2023). He is also active at the State level as member of the Prevailing Wage and Energy Committees. When not working, Eric enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and hiking with his dogs. 

Georgia Medina, MOffatt & Nichol

Christine Brown, David Evans and Associates, Inc

Georgia Medina, MOffatt & Nichol

  • Director-at-Large,  2023 - Present

Georgia is a California licensed Professional Engineer (Civil) with over 20 years of experience. She is a Project Manager with Moffatt & Nichol and is based in their Ontario office. Her area of practice is highway design.  She has been involved in ACEC since 2020 and has served on the Riverside / San Bernardino Chapter Board since March 2023.  Prior to current role as Director-at-Large and Webmaster, she served as Director-at-Large.  She is also active at the State level as member of the Member Engagement and Belonging (MEB) Committee where she served as Chair for one year and Vice-Chair for three years. When not working Georgia enjoys hiking and spending time with her two boys.  

JARRAD TRUMAN, BKF

PAUL MITTICA, MARK THOMAS

JARRAD TRUMAN, BKF

  • Director-at-Large,  2023 - Present

Jarrad is a California licensed Professional Land Surveyor with over 30 years of experience. He is a Principal Surveyor with BKF and is based in their Riverside office. His area of practice is all aspects of Land Surveying. He has been involved in ACEC since 2023 and has served on the Riverside / San Bernardino Chapter Board as Director at Large since 2023.  When not working Jarrad enjoys time with family, surfing, fishing, golfing and camping. 

MAURO MAMAWAL, STV

PAUL MITTICA, MARK THOMAS

JARRAD TRUMAN, BKF

  • Associate Member,  2012 - Present

Mauro is a California Civil with 22 of experience. He is a Senior Associate/BIM manager/Digital Delivery with STV and is based in their Rancho Cucamonga office. His area of practice is Building and Information modeling, primarily general Civil, Structural but covers vertical practices as well.  He has been involved in ACEC since 2018 and has served on the Riverside / San Bernardino Chapter Board since 2024 serving on the Programs Committee and Website Committee. When not working Mauro also is a contributing member for various Art Projects. 

PAUL MITTICA, MARK THOMAS

PAUL MITTICA, MARK THOMAS

RICHARD O’NEILL, RICK ENGINEERING

  • Director-at-Large,  2025 - Present

 Paul is a California licensed Professional Engineer (Civil) with over 25 years of experience. He is a Senior Project Manager for Transportation with Mark Thomas and is based in their Ontario office. His area of practice is transportation design.  He has been involved in ACEC since 2025 and has served on the Riverside / San Bernardino Chapter Board since February 2025. When not working Paul enjoys spending quality time with his two daughters and snowboarding. 

RICHARD O’NEILL, RICK ENGINEERING

RICHARD O’NEILL, RICK ENGINEERING

RICHARD O’NEILL, RICK ENGINEERING

  • Director-at-Large, 2025 - Present 

Richard is a California licensed Professional Engineer (Civil) with over 27 years of experience. He is an Associate Principal with Rick Engineering Company and is based in their Riverside office. His area of practice is land development. He also holds LEED AP and QSD  certifications. He has been involved in ACEC since 2004 and has served on the Riverside / San Bernardino Chapter Board since 2011.  Prior to his current role as a Director-at-Large, he served as Treasurer, Secretary, Vice-President, President, Past President, and State Director serving two terms in each position.  He is also active at the State level in the Legislative Review Committee and Land Use Committee. When not working Richard enjoys playing basketball, running, and biking. 

Yasmir Quintero, CHA

RICHARD O’NEILL, RICK ENGINEERING

Yasmir Quintero, CHA

  • Associate Member,  2026 - Present

 Yasmir has over 14 years of experience in the engineering industry. She is a Business Development Specialist with CHA (formerly FALCON) and is based in their Temecula office. Her area of practice is construction management in the transportation sector. She has been involved in ACEC since 2021 and has served on the Riverside / San Bernardino Chapter Board since 2026.  When not working, you can find Yasmir spending time with her kids, attending concerts, or trying her hand at golf. 

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