Standing Committees

All SEAOG members are welcome and encouraged to participate on a SEAOG committee. If you're interested in joining or just learning more, please reach out to the committee chair!

Code Advisory Committee (CAC)

Co-Chairs - John O'Brien and Stephen Richards

The Code Advisory Committee (CAC) is committed to advancing the technical excellence of structural engineering in Georgia by monitoring and participating in code and standards development and advocating for changes to these standards on behalf of SEAOG members.

Georgia Engineering Alliance (GEA) Board/Legislative Council

Chair - Philip Hatcher

Programs Committee

Research and develop suggestions for topics and speakers for regular membership meetings and seminars, submit these suggestions to the SEAOG board and assist in organizing and staffing these gatherings as needed.

Chair - Kyle Manweiler

Publicity Committee

The Publicity Committee aims to both build public awareness of the structural engineering profession and establish SEAOG as the local voice of the structural engineering profession.

Chair - Johnathan McFarland

Structural Engineering Emergency Response (SEER) Committee

Chair - Kaniel Tilow

The SEER Committee of SEAOG was formed to serve society and offer training and organizational coordination of professionals related to emergency response and natural disasters. We are a volunteer group, with membership drawn primarily from professional engineers in Georgia. 

The SEER Committee seeks to improve the level of knowledge of professionals in Georgia interested in emergency response. The Committee will be a resource to those needing professional engineering assistance in a natural disaster/emergency. The SEER Committee of SEAOG will establish and maintain liaisons with appropriate state and national agencies and stand ready as a resource to assist the public in their time of need.

Structural Engineering Engagement and Equity (SE3) Committee
Chair - Zinah Rosenberg

The Structural Engineering Engagement and Equity (SE3) Committee's mission is to promote engagement and equity in the structural engineering profession throughout the state of Georgia. Through community events, establishing a professional mentoring program, and disseminating information regarding firm best practices based on survey findings the committee aims to help create an equitable and rewarding environment within the structural engineering profession.

Structural Engineering Excellence (SEE) Awards Committee

The Structural Engineering Excellence (SEE) Awards Committee is responsible for SEAOG's biennial awards presentation. The mission of the SEE Awards is to celebrate the outstanding structural engineering projects built or designed in the State of Georgia. The committee is responsible for soliciting submissions, assembling an awards jury to judge submissions, and hosting the awards ceremony.

Sustainable Design Committee

Co-Chairs - Philip Hatcher and Ryan Krusko

Georgia Professional Engineer and Land Surveyors Board (Not SEAOG Affiliated)

Structural Engineering Representative - Darien Sykes