President’s Message
By Austin Messerli, P.E.
President, ASCE Austin Branch

A new ASCE year is more than a change on the calendar - it’s an opportunity to look ahead, set new goals, and build something meaningful together.

As we begin a new year for the ASCE Austin Branch, there is a lot to be excited about. Our Branch is entering the year with an opportunity to build on our momentum, strengthen our connections, and create new ways for our members to engage across our profession.

This year, I want our Branch to be a place where members find opportunity, connection, and inspiration. Whether you are a student looking for your first opportunity in the profession, an early-career engineer building your network and leadership skills, or an experienced engineer looking for ways to give back, there is an opportunity for you within ASCE.

Our profession is at its best when we come together. Through technical programs, social events, professional development, student engagement, community outreach, and volunteer opportunities, we can learn from one another and strengthen the profession we share.

I encourage you to start this ASCE year by getting involved in something new. Attend one of our many events, maybe one you haven't attended before, to meet someone outside your usual professional circle. Volunteer for an opportunity or committee. Bring a colleague to a Branch meeting. Share your experiences with a young engineer or student. Sometimes the smallest step toward involvement can lead to the most meaningful opportunities.

There is a lot ahead of us, and I’m excited about what we can accomplish together. Thank you to our current and future volunteers, sponsors, speakers, and members who make the Austin Branch possible. Your time and enthusiasm are what turn an organization into a community.

With a new year, let’s make new connections, share and listen to new ideas, and accept new opportunities - and continue demonstrating the value civil engineers bring to Central Texas.

I look forward to building the year ahead together.

Sincerely,

Austin Messerli, P.E.
President, ASCE Austin Branch