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  • 2025-2026 AACE Chicago-Midwest Board of Directors - Election Results

    By: Mario Flores Mario Flores , 5 months ago

    We have the result of our 2025 - 2026 Board of Directors elections!

    Thank you to outgoing Board members Lew Concklin and Bob Ryan for their service as they step down from their active roles within our Section leadership. 

    We welcome the new Board members to the team and look forward to serving our community in the coming term year.

    AACE Chicago-Midwest Section 2025 - 2026 Board of Directors:

    • President: Brian Eckert
    • Vice President: Jignesh Shah
    • Treasurer: Marilyn Wodzinski
    • Secretary: Kim Kozak
    • Webmaster/Historian: Mario Flores

    Board of Directors - At Large Members:

    • Jackie Doyle
    • Sam Nwansi
    • Damian Hanielec
    • Sergio Candelaria

    And a special thank you to all Section community members who took the time to vote in this year's elections!  We hold our positions to benefit this community and hope to bring even more value during the incoming term.

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About the AACE Chicago-Midwest Section

Are you a cost estimator, cost engineer, risk manager, scheduler, or project controls professional looking to connect with others in the industry?
Do you want to learn more about design, construction, and project management while growing your professional network?

The AACE Chicago-Midwest Section is part of AACE International — the leading global association for cost engineering and total cost management. We support professionals across the greater Chicago metropolitan area with opportunities to advance their skills, exchange ideas, and connect with AACE’s worldwide community.

Through our technical and informative lunch & learn seminars, construction site visits, informal social events, and community volunteering, we provide members with professional development and networking opportunities that help ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

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