About Us
The American Council of Engineering Companies New Mexico (ACEC New Mexico) is a member organization under the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). The national ACEC organization, headquartered in Washington, DC, is a federation of 51 state and regional councils representing more than 600,000 engineers, architects, land surveyors, and other specialists.
ACEC New Mexico is comprised of Member Firms, Associate Members, and Affiliate Members involved in the independent private practice of consulting engineering. The organization provides its members key industry information and contacts, networking opportunities, special events, and business development opportunities.
Our Mission
The Leading Voice for the Consulting Engineer.
Our Core Purpse
Strengthen and promote the New Mexico business environment for consulting engineers.
Our Core Values
- Promote and protect Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) in the procurement of professional services.
- Protect the sustainability and success of engineering companies
Improve the quality of life through the application of science, technology, and innovation. - Protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public in the built environment.
- Promote sustainability in the natural and built environments.
- Adhere to a high level of ethical conduct in business practices.
- Encourage the development of future leaders within the industry.
Meetings
Monthly Membership Meetings
Monthly membership meetings are typically held the third Tuesday of each month.
Board of Directors Meetings
Board meetings are held on the second Friday of every month.
Governance

President
Debra Hicks, PE/LSI
Pettigrew & Associates
100 E Navajo Dr Suite 100
Hobbs NM 88240
575.323.0482

President-Elect
Rebecca Fink, PE
Smith Engineering
2201 San Pedro NE Bldg 4 Suite 200
Albuquerque NM 87110
505.884.0700

National Director
Gundar Peterson, PE
Daniel B. Stephens & Associates, Inc.
6020 Academy NE, Suite 100
Albuquerque, NM 87109
505.822.9400

Past President
Hal Byrd
NV5
6501 Americas Pky NE Suite 400
Albuquerque NM 87110
505.348.5182

State Director
Daniel Aguirre, PE, CFM
Wilson & Company
4401 Masthead St NE Suite 150
Albuquerque NM 87109
505.348.4000

State Director
Howard Cake, PE
TYLin International
500 4th St NW Suite F403
Albuquerque NM 87102
505.247.2646

State Director
Kevin Eades, PE
Molzen Corbin
2701 Miles Road SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
505.242.5700

State Director
David Johnson, PE
Jacobs
3721 Rutledge Road NE, Suite B-1
Albuquerque, NM 87109
505.884.5600

State Director
Richard Rotto, PE
AECOM
6501 Americas Parkway NE, Suite 900
Albuquerque, NM 87110
505.855.7500

State Director
Colleen Ruiz, PE
Stantec
6100 Seagull Street NE, Suite 102B
Albuquerque, NM 87109
505.275.0022

State Director
Andrew Sutliff, PE
WSP USA
2440 Louisiana Blvd NE Suite 400
Albuquerque NM 87110
505.878.6573

Young Professional
Stephen Lujan, PE
Wilson & Company, Inc.
4401 Masthead Street NE, Suite 150
Albuquerque, NM 87109
505.348.4169
State Director
Andrew Sutliff, PE
WSP USA
2440 Louisiana Blvd NE Suite 400
Albuquerque NM 87110
505.878.6573

Contact Us
Questions? Please reach out to the ACEC New Mexico team.