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

ASCE Austin Branch Members -

April is a month that tends to feel like a launch point in our year. A lot of the things we’ve been building toward, professionally, personally, even seasonally, start to show up all at once. There’s a natural pull to get out, reconnect, and re-engage with the broader community around us.

For me, that momentum started this past March in Washington, D.C. at ASCE’s annual Legislative Fly-In. I joined more than 200 civil engineers from across the country, representing Texas as an Advocacy Captain, to meet with members of Congress and discuss priorities like surface transportation reauthorization, the Water Resources Development Act, and continued investment in State Revolving Funds. It’s a unique experience that reinforces how much progress is driven by direct, face-to-face conversations and the relationships behind them.

That same sense of connection carries right back home. Here in Austin, we’re heading into one of the most active stretches of the year, highlighted by our premier event, the Continuing Education Conference. The response this year has been outstanding, with record registration and strong sponsorship support. We’re also introducing a new networking happy hour following the sessions, creating an opportunity to connect and continue conversations in a more relaxed setting. Following the conference, our monthly luncheon and coffee chat are right around the corner, and the Younger Member Forum continues to lead a full slate of events that keep people engaged at every stage of their careers. I encourage you to take a look at the ASCE Austin calendar and if you find yourself with a little extra energy this time of year, this is a great month to plug in.

I’m looking forward to seeing many of you at these events! 

Sincerely,
Augustine Verrengia, P.E.
President, ASCE Austin Branch