Arkansas Engineering Emerging Leaders Program
The Arkansas Engineering Emerging Leaders Program is a six-session course designed to help engineers grow beyond their technical expertise by developing the leadership, communication, and visionary skills needed to excel in business and community roles. Accomplished presenters share personal insights, timely information, and practical tools to help participants advance their careers, strengthen their firms, and contribute to the engineering profession and quality of life in Arkansas.
The program is open to ASPE members and employees of ACEC/A member firms age 25 and older who are committed to leadership growth, community involvement, and promoting the image of the profession. Participants are expected to attend all sessions and should have employer support. Due to high demand, enrollment is limited to 18 participants. Graduates leave as well-rounded leaders—capable, confident, and distinguished by the people skills that set them apart.
The 2024-2025 EMERGING LEADERS CLASS
Joe Adams, EI, Garver
Chase Allison, PE, Garver
Elliott Bell, PE, Crafton Tull
Bailey Carr, PE, McClelland Consulting Engineers
Matt Cox, PE, Kimley Horn
Dr. John Dennis, PLS, Crafton Tull
Kapil Dhital, PE, CFM, Olsson
Patrick Foy, PE, Halff
Beau Gay, CEI Engineering
Joseph Hart, CDI Contractors
Travis Keymer, EI, Michael Baker International
Ryan Mills, PE, CFM, Horner & Shifrin
Andrew Morrison, PE, Mickle Griffin, LLC
Alison Richins, PE, Olsson
Claire Schoppe, PE, McClelland Consulting Engineers
Garrison Smith, PE, Burns & McDonnell
Ronnie Smith Jr., PE, UES
Colton Wylie, PE, Garver
The 2023-2024 EMERGING LEADER CLASS
Andrew Stengel, EI, Olsson
Blake Murray, PE, CFM, Crafton Tull & Associates
Caleb LeBow, MS, PE, Olsson
Colton Echols, EI, CEI Engineering
Jacob Monroe, PE, Geotechnology
James Ketchum, EI, McGeorge Contracting
Landon Woodfield, PE, Crafton Tull & Associates
Nick Braddy, PE, Garver
Patrick Jones, PE, HDR
Phillip Zeagler, LSIT, Michael Baker International
Robert Bullis, PE, McClelland Consulting Engineers
Robert Darrington, PE, Michael Baker International
Taylor Clark, PE, McClelland Consulting Engineers
Tyler Moncrief, PE, Burns & McDonnell