The NCSEA Foundation has announced its Board of Directors for 2025-2026. This year’s Board brings together leaders from academia, private practice, and the broader profession to guide the Foundation’s mission.
As the charitable arm of the National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA), the Foundation strives to advance the science and practice of structural engineering.
Foundation Leadership for 2025–2026
Tom Grogan, P.E., S.E., F.ASCE (Retired/Florida Structural Engineers Association), will serve as Foundation President. Joining him in leadership are Dr. Judy Liu (Oregon State University/Structural Engineers Association of Oregon) as Vice President and Ron Klemencic, P.E., S.E., Hon. AIA (Magnusson Klemencic Associates/Structural Engineers Association of Washington) as Secretary/Treasurer.
Also serving on the NCSEA Foundation Board are:
- Brian Petruzzi, P.E. (Meta/Structural Engineers Association of Metropolitan Washington) – Director and NCSEA BOD Vice President
- Cervente Sudduth, P.E. (Dubois Consultants/Structural Engineers Association of Kansas & Missouri) – Director and NCSEA BOD Treasurer
- Sara Roberts, P.E., S.E. (KPFF Consulting Engineers/Structural Engineers Association of Washington) – Director
- Vicki Arbitrio, P.E. (Gilsanz Murray Steficek, LLP/Structural Engineers Association of New York) – Director
- Lauren Piepho, P.E. (HGA/Minnesota Structural Engineers Association) – Director
- Marcia Camarda, P.E., LEED AP (SK&A Structural Engineers/Structural Engineers Association of Metropolitan Washington) – Director
- Kim Olson, P.E. (Nucor Corporation/Structural Engineers Association of Colorado) – Director
- Natalie Tse, S.E., LEED AP – Director
Tricia Ruby (Ruby + Associates, a Degenkolb Company/Structural Engineers Association of Michigan) continues her service as Past President, and Jami Lorenz, P.E. (Haselden Construction/Structural Engineers Association of Montana), President of the NCSEA Board of Directors, will serve in an ex-officio capacity.
“This Board represents the breadth of experience and commitment found across the structural engineering profession,” said Al Spada, NCSEA CEO and Executive Director. “We’re grateful for their service and excited to see how their leadership will help expand the Foundation’s impact in the year ahead.”
Championing the Profession Through Support and Service
Through its Board-led efforts, the NCSEA Foundation supports initiatives that drive technical advancement and increase public awareness of the vital role structural engineers play in our communities.
As a champion of innovation in the profession, the Foundation invests in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence and embodied carbon reduction—both critical to the future of the built environment. It also leads NCSEA’s We SEE Above & Beyond campaign, which raises the profession’s visibility by spotlighting how structural engineers help create safe, resilient, and vibrant communities.
The Foundation also provides scholarships to students and offers grant support to state-level SEAs in alignment with its mission.
For more information about the NCSEA Foundation and how to get involved, visit www.ncsea.com/foundation.