Join us for a chill ice cream social at Central Dairy! We look forward to seeing you there!
WHO: Tanner Genenbacher, PE
TOPIC: Delong's, Inc. TOUR
WHEN: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
WHERE: Delong's, Inc.
~Room TBD~
301 Dix Road
Jefferson City, MO 65109
All members and guests are invited.
Lunch -- FREE! Thank you Delong's, Inc.!
RSVP Requested via Registration Form
All members and guest are invited.
Cost is $20 (included lunch) and pay upon arrival, cash, check, or credit card. Please note that students and first-time attendees do not pay. No advance registration needed.
Questions - contact Michael Martinez, Michael.Martinez@Wilsonco.com
2026 Young Engineer Scholarship fundraiser
Tuesday, September 24, 2026Serving 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Allgeier, Martin & Associates7231 East 24th StreetJoplin, MO 64804
$20 per ticket + registration fee
WHO: Travis Stump, PE
TOPIC: Bridge Hydraulics
WHEN: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
WHERE: Jefferson City Hall
Boone Bancroft Room
320 E McCarty Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Lunch (pizza) $12 per person
Travis Stump, PE graduated from Southern Illinois University – Carbondale, in December 2004. He started at MoDOT in May 2005 and worked his way up to Structural Project Manager in Fall of 2019 then to Hydraulic Design Engineer in May 2020, which was later retitled to Structural Hydraulic and Preliminary Design Engineer in March 2021 where he's been at since. He obtained his P.E. in Fall of 2009 and joined AASHTO’s Technical Committee on Hydrology and Hydraulics (TCHH) as a voting member in Fall of 2024.
SAVE THE DATE
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
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.
WHO: Chris Yarnell, PE
TOPIC: Foundations and Home Deck Repair
WHEN: Tuesday, November 17, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Chris joined the Jefferson City office of Engineering Surveys and Services in 2013 as a Project Manager. He became Office Manager in 2017, bringing with him a breadth of experience with public infrastructure planning, design, construction and maintenance. He is responsible for client relations, day-to-day office management and special projects for the company as a whole.
In previous roles, with both a private sector consultant and as Cole County’s director of public works, Chris has engaged in project delivery of improvements to roadways, storm water management systems, and public works facilities. His most recent experience with a regional paving contractor allowed Chris to gain skills in a variety of pavement management methods, including deep involvement with several composite pavement projects utilizing roller-compacted concrete (RCC). He has written articles for APWA and ASCE publications as well as manuals for APWA, MU Fire Rescue, and the Missouri's LTAP.
Chris graduated in 1984 from University of Missouri-Rolla with a degree in civil engineering. Chris has been active in APWA (Past State President), Transportation Engineers of Missouri (Past State President) Missouri AGC and Missouri Asphalt Pavement Association (Past Executive Boards), and Missouri SAVE Coalition. He is a member of the miner Academy of Civil Engineers (2005). Chris has four grown children and is happily married (37 years) to Debbie (Manley) Yarnell, Econ'84, who he met at UMR. He lives outside of Jefferson City, MO.
WHO: Adam Rutz, PE, SE
TOPIC: TWM Structural Project
WHEN: Tuesday, January 26, 2027 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Adam Rutz, PE, SE earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2006. He worked as a Field Engineer in 2007 in Lenexa, Kansas for Kleinfelder, as a Project Engineer from 2008 to 2009 at KCI Construction Company, and as an Engineer at OCCI, Inc. from 2010 to 2012 in Columbia, Missouri. He joined TWM, Inc. in 2013 as a Project Manager in Structural Engineering and has since added the role of Structural Engineering Leader in 2022.
2027 Continuing Education Seminar
Current Issues in Public Sector Engineering
MSPE and KSPE offer this joint session in the Kansas City metro. This session is open to all members and non-members. Attendees will earn 5.5 PDH credits.
Cancellation Policy
Registration refunds may be requested at info@mspe.org until January 11, 2027. However, after this date, we are responsible for non-recoverable costs such as venue and catering commitments. Therefore, we are unable to offer refunds under any circumstances, including illness, weather, travel disruptions or other unforeseen conflicts. Thank you for your understanding.
WHO: Eric Kopinski, PE
TOPIC: MoDOT I-70 Update
WHEN: Tuesday, February 23, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
WHERE: MoDOT Central District Office
Muri Room
1511 Missouri Blvd
Lunch (fried chicken) FREE!!!
Eric Kopinski is currently the MoDOT Program Director for Improve I-70. In this role he is helping ensure the success of the 200 miles of projects. Prior to this role, he worked in various roles with MoDOT over the last 15 years. This includes working on many of MoDOT’s district and divisions. Some of his past projects include the I-270 North, Route 364 Phase 3, Champ Clark River Bridge, and MoDOT’s Consent Decree. Eric is a graduate of Missouri S&T.
MSPE Western Chapter & KSPE Eastern Chapter, Co-Sponsors
the 76th Annual Engineers Week Celebration
The Missouri Society of Professional Engineers and Kansas Society of Professional Engineers are pleased to continue the Government Engineers Leadership Program (GELP) in 2027. This exclusive program is offered to MSPE and KSPE members working in the government sector who are committed to strengthening their leadership skills and advancing their careers in public service.
GELP develops the leadership competencies needed to succeed in today's public sector through highly interactive sessions led by experts in engineering, business administration, government affairs, public policy, and organizational leadership. Participants engage in structured professional development, expand their professional network through meaningful peer relationships, and gain practical insights from experienced leaders across government and the engineering profession.
Please click HERE for additional information and to download the application.
Applications must be uploaded upon initial registration online. Because a number of interested applicants are waiting for their internal leadership approval, applications will continue to be accepted.
WHO: Joseph Esker, E.I.
TOPIC: MicroStation
WHEN: Tuesday, March 30, 2027 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Joseph Esker, E.I. is a Structural Engineering Designer at TWM, Inc. with almost 5 years of experience. He started as a seasonal Laborer & Total Station Operator at J.B. Esker & Sons, Inc. from May 2015 to August 2020. He interned at the Illinois Department of Transportation in Collinsville, Illinois in the summer of 2021. Upon graduating in May 2022, he became a Structural Engineering Designer. During his time with TWM, he's exponentially grown in his knowledge of MicroStation to the point he's a go-to expert for TWM engineers to turn to when they encounter MicroStation specific problems.
WHO: Travis Bruemmer
TOPIC: Missouri Capitol Complex
WHEN: Tuesday, April 27, 2027 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Travis Bruemmer is an Engineering Specialist at Bartlett & West with almost 19 years of experience. He's been a long time member of Missouri Society of Professional Engineers Jefferson City Chapter, and he worked on the plans for the water connection for the Missouri Capitol Complex.
WHO: Andy Bonderer, PE
TOPIC: ***TBD***
WHEN: Tuesday, May 25, 2027 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
A licensed Professional Engineer with more than 30 years in the construction industry, Andy recently launched Construction Engineering Solution (CES), built around the belief that construction should be done with transparency, accountability, and strong relationships. The late career change has caused him to reflect more and more on advice from his father.
Throughout his career, Andy has had the privilege of working and managing projects that mean a great deal to the community. Highlights include the Newman Center addition, the construction of Stankowski Field, the Southwell Gym addition at Columbia College, the Alive in Christ addition, Lange Middle School, Alpha Hart Elementary School, and projects at both the Missouri Governor’s Mansion and the State Capitol. Being trusted with facilities tied to faith, community pride, and state history has been especially rewarding.
Beyond the job site, Andy has served 13 years on the Fulton Board of Education and has spent 12 years as a structural specialist with Missouri Task Force 1. He has also contributed nationally by writing exam questions for the NCEES Professional Engineer exam in the construction engineering module.
Andy is married to Stacey, a professor at William Woods University, a position that follows a 35-year career in public education at both Rock Bridge and Fulton High Schools. They have two daughters, Emmy and Annie, who is proudly continuing the service tradition as a Rotaract member, and one granddaughter, Mikey, who is already keeping everyone on their toes. Other members of the household include three dogs and several barn cats.
Andy still enjoys diving as well as cooking, running, hiking, and backpacking. He owns and operates a cattle operation at his home. A good glass of whiskey or a fine wine with a conversation about faith always catch his attention.
WHO: Anika Careaga, PE
TOPIC: Legislative Update
WHEN: Tuesday, June 29, 2027 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
NSPECon27 Heads to Reno, Nevada
The National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) today announced that NSPECon27, the Society's flagship annual conference, will be held July 27-30, 2027, in Reno, Nevada.
After exploring several potential host cities, NSPE’s Board of Directors selected Reno for its affordability, accessibility, and rapidly expanding engineering and technology sector—qualities that make the city a strong fit for the professional engineering community.
“Licensed professional engineers have a pivotal role in innovative engineering practice and harnessing emerging technologies that will move our society forward, while putting public health, safety, and welfare at the forefront,” says NSPE President Breck R. Washam, P.E., F.NSPE. “As a rising technical hub for innovation and sustainability, Reno is a great place to fuel inspiration and enhance the engagement and learning that will take place during NSPECon27.”
Why Reno?
Once known primarily for its gaming culture, Reno has spent the past decade transforming into one of the fastest-growing engineering and advanced manufacturing hubs in the country; a reinvention so significant that the U.S. Economic Development Administration has designated the region an official Tech Hub.
What Attendees Can Expect Beyond the professional backdrop, Reno offers attendees an accessible, walkable conference experience with easy airport access, a growing downtown, and proximity to the Sierra Nevada mountains and Lake Tahoe for those looking to extend their stay. NSPECon27 will retain the programming members count on, including the Leadership Summit, Women's Leadership Program, awards program, and dedicated networking events, alongside the technical and professional development sessions that anchor the conference each year.
Improved Timing for State Societies NSPECon27 will also take place one week earlier than in past years, a change made directly in response to feedback from state society leaders who asked to be home in their own states in time for PE Day. The revised dates allow attendees to carry the energy and connections built at NSPECon27 directly into local PE Day engagement back home. Registration and additional conference details, including the conference website, will be announced in the coming months.
LEARN MORE
WHO: Britt Smith, PE
TOPIC: Engineering Ethics
WHEN: Tuesday, July 27, 2027 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
WHO: Mark Lee, PE
TOPIC: Rolla Traffic + AI
WHEN: Tuesday, August 31, 2027 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
*TBD*
Office: 573-636-4861Fax: 573-636-5475308 E. High St., Ste 100Jefferson City, MO 65101
Event registration sponsored by A2V Partners of Springfield, MO
