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DAVID P. MARTINI, P.E., F.NSPE Statement of Interest and Qualifications For over 20-years I have been an active member of NSPE and have served in a variety of positions. Over the years, I have grown as an engineer and a leader thanks, in part, to the opportunities I have had as a member of this great organization. I feel that my passion for the principles that the organization was founded on along with my knowledge of the current issues facing Professional Engineers makes me qualified to serve as NSPE s Vice President. EDUCATION University of Minnesota Master of Science: Infrastructure Systems Engineering, 2002 North Dakota State University Bachelor of Science: Civil Engineering, 1994 AWARDS & RECOGNITION MnSPE Extra Mile Award, 2008 MnSPE Young Engineer of the Year, 2000 Minnesota Department of Transportation, Above and Beyond Award, 1998 Minnesota Department of Transportation, Work Zone Safety Award, 1996 and 1998 Similar to the circumstances that existed at the time NSPE was founded, there continue to be concerns related to the ethical practice of engineering, engineers practicing with questionable qualifications, and threats to the profession from third parties who downplay the importance of licensure in protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public. We should not forget that NSPE is the only organization dedicated to promoting and protecting the value of the PE. I have been very committed to this effort by working to pass state legislation that protects the value of the PE License by preventing government agencies from requiring engineers to obtain additional certifications to perform work they are already authorized to perform under current licensure laws. As our world becomes more connected and automated, I believe that the pressure from outside of the profession to reduce licensing requirements will only grow. With that in mind, NSPE s role in promoting and protecting the role and necessity of the PE will be more important than ever. I believe that if we are not proactively communicating the importance of PEs, then we are not fulfilling our purpose as an organization. In the words of David Steinman, The most far-reaching benefit to our profession and to all of its members lies in increasing the appreciation and respect of the general public for our profession. Thanks to the strong leadership of NSPE and its state partners, awareness related to the importance of PEs is being raised with government agencies, law makers, educators, and the public. However, our work is far from done. To ensure that NSPE remains a leader in promoting and protecting the PE, I believe the following priorities are key to NSPE s future success: Maintained focus on the PE Focus on the future role of our profession in society Strong partnerships between NSPE and the State Societies Quantification and communication of NSPE s value New membership model implementation Strategic partnerships David Martini, P.E., F.NSPE, Vice President Nomination Package, pg 2 of 9
DAVID P. MARTINI, P.E., F.NSPE Statement of Interest and Qualifications PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Currently, I am a Principal Engineer with Bolton & Menk, Inc. (2000 to present), a consulting engineering firm that provides Professional Engineering and related services to public clients in the Upper Midwest and private clients throughout the world. In this role, I serve as consulting city engineer for the Minnesota cities of Deephaven, Greenwood, Mayer, Orono, and Woodland. I have business management responsibilities including supervision and mentoring of multiple staff members, budgeting, marketing, and training. In addition, I lead the firm s Culture Collaboration Group. Prior to joining Bolton & Menk, I worked for the Minnesota Department of Transportation in various positions from 1994 to 2000. MNSPE/NSPE INVOLVEMENT I have been an active member of the Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers (MnSPE) and NSPE since 1994. I have served in all of the officer positions at the chapter level, served on the chapter s fundraising committee, and chaired its scholarship and Mathcounts committees. I served on the MnSPE Board of Directors from 2007 to 2009 and then served in all MnSPE officer positions from 2009 to 2013, including President in 2011-2012. I served as the Chair of the MnSPE Legislative Relations Committee from 2007 to 2011 and remain an active member of the committee. In these roles, I have been active in promoting and protecting the value of Professional Engineering Licensure by actively advocating that certain positions and responsibilities require a Licensed Professional Engineer to ensure that the health, safety, and welfare of the public is protected. I ve testified before Minnesota Senate and House committees on engineering issues and helped lead the effort for MnSPE to hire a lobbyist in 2011. In 2015, I worked with the Legislative Relations Committee to change state statutes so that state agencies cannot require Professional Engineers to obtain additional certifications to perform work already covered by licensure laws. In 2010, I participated on a committee to update the MnSPE strategic plan, which included a fresh look at the society s vision, mission, and goals. I ve also served a three year term on the board for the Minnesota Professional Engineers Foundation and served as Chair of the scholarship committee in 2015. I have been a member of the NSPE Program Prioritization Task Force and was appointed Chair of the Task Force from 2013 to 2015 by President Wittliff. I also served as MnSPE s representative to the NSPE House of Delegates since 2013 and I am the North Central Region Representative for the NSPE PAC. In 2014, I participated in a NSPE Committee Leadership Summit Meeting in Orlando, FL to discuss the future direction of the origination. In 2014, I was awarded the NSPE membership grade of Fellow. In 2016, President Austin appointed me Chair of the Sustaining Fund Task Force, which was charged with reviewing current NSPE policies regarding sustaining funds for Interest Groups. Recently, I was appointed to the Discover E Board of Directors by President Verhalen and have become a member of the Committee on Policy and Advocacy. David Martini, P.E., F.NSPE, Vice President Nomination Package, pg 3 of 9
DAVID P. MARTINI, P.E., F.NSPE MnSPE/NSPE Involvement 1994 Joined Mn/SPE and NSPE 1996 /97 Chapter Secretary / Treasurer 1997/98 Chapter Vice President 1998/99 Chapter President 2000 MnSPE Young Engineer of the Year 1999 2003 Chapter Executive Committee 2000 2003 Chapter Mathcounts Coordinator 2007 2009 MnSPE Board of Directors 2009/10 MnSPE Secretary / Treasurer 2010/11 MnSPE Vice President 2011/12 MnSPE President 2011 Attended NSPE Annual Meeting in Las Vegas 2007 2011 Chair of MnSPE Legislative Affairs Committee 2011 Present Vice Chair of MnSPE Legislative Affairs Committee 2012 Attended NSPE Annual Meeting in San Diego 2012/13 Chair of NSPE Program Prioritization Task Force 2013 Attended NSPE Annual Meeting in Minneapolis 2013 2015 Minnesota Professional Engineers Foundation (MPEF) Board 2014 NSPE Fellow 2014 Attended NSPE Committee Leadership Summit in Orlando 2014 Attended NSPE Annual Meeting in Washington DC 2015 Chair of MPEF Scholarship Committee 2015 Attended NSPE Annual Meeting in Seattle 2014 Present MnSPE House of Delegates Representative 2016 Chair of NSPE Sustaining Funds Task Force 2016 Present Discover E Board of Directors 2016 Present Committee on Policy and Advocacy David Martini, P.E., F.NSPE, Vice President Nomination Package, pg 4 of 9
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December 19, 2016 Mark Golden, NSPE Executive Director National Society of Professional Engineers 1420 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314 RE: NSPE Vice President Nominations David P. Martini, PE, F.NSPE Dear Mr. Golden: It is with great pleasure that I announce that the Kansas Society of Professional Engineers (KSPE) Board of Directors unanimously voted to approve a motion to endorse the candidacy of David P. Martini, PE, F.NSPE for the Vice President position on the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) Board of Directors during the KSPE Board of Directors Meeting held on Friday, December 16, 2016. This letter will serve as his endorsement and notification that Mr. Martini s candidacy has the full support of the KSPE State Board of Directors. Since 1994, Mr. Martini has been an active member in the Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers (MnSPE) by serving on several committees and the Board for both the Traverse De Sioux Chapter and MnSPE. He has continued to serve the Society by his active involvement in NSPE via the Program Prioritization Task Force and as Minnesota s representative to the House of Delegates. Mr. Martini has also been recognized for substantial contributions to his profession by receiving numerous awards from the Minnesota Department of Transportation for Work Zone Safety and Guardrail Systems expertise. Furthermore, his involvement in the community includes volunteering with the Cub Scouts and Feed My Starving Children. For these reasons, along with his proven leadership in the North Central region, we believe Mr. Martini will serve the Society well as NSPE Vice President. Therefore, with KSPE Board approval, I am honored as KSPE President to endorse David P. Martini, PE, F.NSPE for the position of NSPE Vice President. We sincerely appreciate your consideration of his nomination. Respectfully Submitted, Keith Beatty, PE KSPE President 2016-2017 David Martini, P.E., F.NSPE, Vice President Nomination Package, pg 6 of 9
Randal E. Riebel, P.E. CS100 Fleet Manager Delta Air Lines, Inc. Department 578 P.O. Box 20706 Atlanta, GA 30320-6001 T. +1 404 677 1779 M. +1 612 308 7304 randal.riebel@delta.com November 21, 2016 National Society of Professional Engineers Candidate Screening Committee 1420 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Dear Candidate Screening Committee: As a House of Delegate representative for Georgia, Chair of the NSPE Honor Awards Committee, and SE Region Representative for the NSPE PAC, it gives me great pleasure to recommend David P. Martini, P.E., F.NSPE, for the position of NSPE Vice President. I first met David back in 2008 when both of us were on the MnSPE Board of Directors. David was a very active member through various fundraisers. He won the MnSPE Extra Mile Award in 2008. He was Chair of the MnSPE Legislative Relations Committee and kept the Board very informed on legislative items. David played a key role in getting the recent law passed in Minnesota that recognizes the education and experience requirements of the PE license as the gold standard of the engineering profession, and eliminates the automatic application of additional licenses or certification to licensed PEs. Over the years, I have seen David rise through the ranks of MnSPE with increasing involvement and served as MnSPE President in 2011/2012. He currently serves as MnSPE representative on the NSPE House of Delegates and is the North Central Region Representative for the NSPE PAC. He was the person that got me involved in the NSPE PAC. He has also been greatly involved with NSPE Program Prioritization Task Force where he served as the Chair. David certainly meets all the qualifications for candidacy as outlined in NSPE OP 12.9, and meets the qualifications required by the Candidate Screening Committee. David embodies the critical characteristics of an ideal leader, which he has demonstrated while holding positions with the Minnesota State, Chapter, and our National society. His demonstrated exemplary service earned him the NSPE Fellow Membership Grade in 2014. To conclude, I would like to restate my strong recommendation for David P. Martini, P.E. F.NSPE. I believe that he is what NSPE needs and will prove to be an indispensable asset to the organization. He s a leader by nature and always takes on the lead roles and handles them with ease and determination. Sincerely, Randal E. Riebel, P.E. David Martini, P.E., F.NSPE, Vice President Nomination Package, pg 7 of 9
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December 27, 2016 2016-2017 President-Elect Pre MSPE Officers President E. Matt Bedinghaus, P.E. A2V Partners LLC 3804 S Fremont Ave Springfield, MO 65804 (417) 882-2221 President-Elect Ronald W. Black, Jr., P.E. Ameren Missouri PO Box 66149 MC D-1170 St. Louis, MO 63166 (314) 344-9523 Vice President Michael J. Purol, P.E. Poepping, Stone, Bach & As. U.S. Federal Bldg., Suite 248 801 Broadway Street Hannibal, Mo 63401 (573) 406-0541 Treasurer Bob Becnel, P.E. The Boeing Company 325 J.S. McDonnell Blvd Hazelwood, MO 63042 (314) 232-1914 Immediate Past President Breck Washam, P.E. Burns & McDonnell 425 S Woods Mill Rd. Ste. 300 Chesterfield, MO63017 (314) 682-1525 NSPE Candidate Screening Committee Dear Members: A state society of the National Society of Professional Engineers It is my privilege to forward the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers endorsement of the candidacy of David P. Martini, P.E., for NSPE Vice President. MSPE s Executive Committee, acting on behalf of the Board of Directors, voted to support his nomination put forth by the Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers. David has served the North Central Region/NSPE very well the past several years, and we believe he possesses the ideals and experience necessary to successfully lead NSPE. It is a pleasure for Missouri to add our endorsement and we urge you and your fellow nominating committee members to carefully and thoughtfully consider and select David P. Martini, P.E., for the NSPE Vice President position in 2017. Sincerely, E. Matt Bedinghaus, P.E. E. Matt Bedinghaus, P.E. MSPE 2016-2017 President Executive Director/ Secretary Bruce A. Wylie MSPE 200 E. McCarty St., Ste. 200 Jefferson City, MO65101 (573) 636-4861 200 E. MCCARTY ST., SUITE 200 David Martini, P.E., F.NSPE, Vice President Nomination Package, pg 9 of 9 JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI65101