Jefferson City Chapter - October Membership Lunch

WHO:  Theresa Goetz, PE, CPESC

TOPIC:  What It's Like To Start An Engineering Firm + Goetz Group Projects

WHEN: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

WHERE: Jefferson City Hall

Boone Bancroft Room

320 E McCarty Street

Jefferson City, MO 65101

All members and guests are invited.

Lunch (pizza) $12 per person

RSVP Requested via Registration Form

Theresa M. Goetz, P.E., is the principal and founder of Goetz Group, LLC. She is a civil engineer focused on community-centered, customer-oriented transportation solutions. 
Guided by values of fairness, community impact and well-being, she leads her firm with a vision of creating people-first infrastructure that benefits communities for generations. 
 With nearly 20 years of experience – and over a decade in the St. Louis region – she has contributed to major roadway, bridge and mobility projects that improve safety, connectivity and resilience. She views infrastructure as essential to supporting the daily lives of families, businesses and communities.  
 Theresa built her career at firms such as Horner & Shifrin, Burns & McDonnell, AECOM and Benesch, advancing into roles of increasing responsibility and leadership. Her expertise includes multimodal planning, transportation design, and community engagement, often collaborating with agencies and advocacy groups to promote equitable mobility.  
 She credits her success to authenticity, integrity, strong mentorship and a commitment to honest, transparent work. As a leader, she encourages women in engineering to pursue opportunities confidently while navigating challenges that a small, woman-owned business can face. 
 She is a registered Professional Engineer in Missouri and Illinois. She also is a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (C.P.E.S.C.). She holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Missouri University of Science & Technology.