DFI Technical Committee Chairs Augered Cast-in-Place Pile Morgan NeSmith, P.E. Berkel and Company Contractors Codes and Standards Lori Simpson, P.E., G.E. Langan Treadwell Rollo Deep Foundations for Landslides/Slope Stabilization Prof. Vern Schaefer, P.E. Iowa State University Drilled Shaft Paul Axtell, P.E., D.GE Dan Brown and Associates Driven Pile Andrew Verity Terracon Ground Improvement Tanner Blackburn, Ph.D., P.E. Hayward Baker Helical Piles and Tiebacks Gary Seider, P.E. Hubbell Power Systems/Chance Manufacturers, Suppliers and Service Providers Mark Bryant, EIT MacLean Power Systems Civil Division Marine Foundations Rick Ellman, P.E. Mueser Rutledge Consulting Engineers Micropile Steve Davidow, P.E., S.E. Crux Subsurface Seismic and Lateral Loads Kwabena Ofori-Awuah, P.E. KCI Technologies Slurry Wall Giovanni Bonita, Ph.D., P.E., P.G. GEI Consultants Soil Mixing Dennis Boehm Hayward Baker Subsurface Characterization for Deep Foundations Victor Donald, P.E. Terracon Sustainability Carlos Englert, P.E. Schnabel Engineering Testing and Evaluation Gerald Verbeek Allnamics Pile Testing Experts Tiebacks and Soil Nailing Ed Laczynski, P.E. G.A.& F.C. Wagman Women in Deep Foundations Helen Robinson, P.E. Schnabel Engineering Working Group Chairs Electric Power Systems Foundations Peter Kandaris, P.E. DGA Consulting Steve Davidow. P.E., S.E. Crux Subsurface Energy Foundations Tony Amis GI Energy Guney Olgun, Ph.D. Virginia Tech Seepage Control David Paul, P.E. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 74 • DEEP FOUNDATIONS • MAY/JUNE 2015 committee meetings. Particularly signifi- cant news will be shared with all DFI members during the Welcome Luncheon on Thursday, October 13. WiDF Activities The Women in Deep Foundations (WiDF) Committee, chaired by Helen Robinson, P.E., of Schnabel Engineering, hosts its second Networking Reception at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 12. The reception is open to men and women interested in promoting the retention of women in deep foundations careers. Attendees must RSVP in advance. The WiDF Committee will present the second round of professional development grants to two worthy recipients at the reception: Sarah Ramp from Menard and Laura Wagner-Bartz from HNTB Co rpo r a t i on. Runners up are Morgan Race from Braun Intertec, Lucy Wu from HNTB Corporation and Rachel Bisnett from MWH/ Stantec. Many thanks to Maysill Pascal, P.E., from Menard who leads the grant selec- tion task force. A speed networking event is being held during the reception with the goal of encouraging members to establish new connec- tions among various member types: engineers, contractors, manufacturer/ equipment suppliers/service providers, researchers and owners. Nametag lanyards will be sold as a fundraiser for the DFI Educational Trust WiDF Fund, which is used for the professional development grant program and other networking events throughout the year. All men and women are encouraged to purchase and wear a lanyard as a visible symbol of support for the WiDF efforts. We encour- age you to wear your lanyard at other industry events to start a discussion about the goals and positive influences of the WiDF Committee. Business Meeting The Business Meeting Luncheon is on Friday, October 14. During this meeting, DFI president, John Wolosick, from Hayward Baker, will update the mem- bership on the state of DFI, and treasurer, Matthew Janes, from Isherwood Associates, will summarize the organization’s financial performance. DFI vice president, Dan Brown, from Dan Brown and Associates, will present a brief overview of technical activities and introduce the technical committee and working group chairs. Outgoing and incoming chairs and trustees will be announced and recognized. The WiDF Committee is honored to sponsor and welcome this year’s Hal Hunt lecturer, Dr. Mae Jemison, astronaut and physician ... Hal Hunt Lecture The WiDF Committee is honored to sponsor and welcome this year’s Hal Hunt lecturer, Dr. Mae Jemison, NASA astronaut and phy- sician, and the first female speaker in the 25-year history of the lecture, which is focused on com- munication. Thank you to Vanessa Lucido from Roc Equipment who led the WiDF’s fundraising task force. The committee solicited corporate and individual sponsorships for this exciting event and received terrific support from our member firms. Donations beyond the cost of Dr. Jemison’s appear- ance will benefit the DFI Educational Trust Women in Deep Foundat ions Fund. Please do not miss the lecture on Friday, October 14. DFI’s Annual Conference offers many exciting opportunities. Please contact me at [email protected] for more information. I would be glad to help identify the DFI programs that could enhance your business and professional interests. Visit www.deepfoundations2016.org for more information on the conference.
