ABOUT ACEC California
ACEC is a 70-year-old, nonprofit association of private consulting engineering and land surveying firms. As a statewide organization, we are dedicated to enhancing the consulting engineering and land surveying professions, protecting the general public, and promoting the private sector's role in the growth and development of our state.
Our members provide services for all phases of planning, designing, and constructing projects. Member services include civil, structural, geotechnical, electrical, and mechanical engineering and land surveying for all types of public works, residential, commercial, and industrial projects.

OUR 2025-2026 BOARD
OF DIRECTORS
Meet the local leaders who drive our commitment to uplifting San Diego's AEC industry.

MICHAEL GRUBSTEIN
President
HDR Engineering, Inc.
P: (858) 712-8263

GALIT RYAN
Vice President, Programs Chair
Peterson Structural Engineers
P: (858) 842-1676

KIMBERLY WENDER
Secretary, Grassroots, Local
Legislative Outreach
Dokken Engineering
P: (858) 514-8377

SCOTT DAVIS
Treasurer, Finance/Budget Chair
Michael Baker International
P: (858) 805-5784

DANIEL LEE
Past President
AECOM
P: (619) 610-7615

IAN ALLEGOREN
Chapter Director, Education Chair
Kimley-Horn & Associates
P: (619) 744-0141

NICK DORNER
Chapter Director
RICK Engineering
P: (619) 291-0707

LORENZO GARRIDO
Chapter Director, TLC/QBS/RCPC Liason
HDR Engineering, Inc.
P: (619) 231-4865

KAREN KOSUP
Chapter Director, Calmentor/DEI Liaison
WSP USA
P: (619) 321-4181

ARASH PIROUZI
Chapter Director, Website Chair
GeoEngineers, Inc.
P: (413) 801-3366
State Directors

MICHAEL GRUBSTEIN
State Director
RICK Engineering
Term: 3 years
P: (858) 712-8263

DANIEL LEE
State Director
AECOM
Term: 2 years
P: (619) 610-7615

EDGAR CAMERINO
State Director, FED PAC Liaison
RICK Engineering
Term: 1 year
P: (619) 291-0707

RON HALBERT
State Director
Ninyo & Moore
Term: 1 year
P: (858) 576-1000 x11298
Administrative Staff

MARGY ASHBY
Executive Administrator, Communications/Website
P: (619) 334-3083
Honorary State Directors
Roger Ball
Mary Erchul
John Littrell
John Moossazadeh
M.L. “Mike” Splitstone
William A. Steen