Board Officers

I graduated from Iowa State University with a BS in Civil Engineering in December 2015, and continued to be actively involved with ASCE as I began my professional career at ISG in La Crosse. As a student, I was a member of ASCE, actively involved with ISU’s Steel Bridge team, and a member of the Steel Bridge construction crew in 2014. As a full-time professional in the working world, I’ve returned to the area I’ve grown up in, and I work at ISG doing both private and public transportation design and traffic engineering work. I have appreciated the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, and I am eager to continue being actively involved with ASCE.

My family lives in the La Crosse area and my husband and I spend our weekends taking our two girls to various outdoor or family activities, usually involving animals or lots of music. On the rare occasions we all have a quiet day at home, we like to lounge in our backyard and talk walks to the local parks both in our neighborhood and those lining the Mississippi River.

I work as the Regional Manager for American Engineering Testing out of Schofield (Wausau). My work experience ranges from geotechnical engineering at large mining operations around North America, transportation projects in the upper Midwest, and a wide range of private sector projects. I graduated in May 2005 from UW-Platteville and obtained my P.E. in the fall of 2009. I was a Northwest Branch Director for 4 years and have been your Secretary/Treasurer for the past 8 years. I look forward to continuing to serve the Northwest Branch as the Secretary/Treasurer as well as continuing in other branch activities; performing K-12 outreach presentations, and assisting in coordinating Branch meetings in the Wausau area.

Outside of work I enjoy coaching my kids sports (baseball/basketball), am an avid bowler during the winter months and love playing golf and horseshoes during the summer. My two kids are now 13 and 12 years of age and keep my wife and I very busy. We try to squeeze in camping trips when we can.

I graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato in May of 2013 where I was a member of the student chapter of ASCE. During college, I participated on the steel bridge team and attended the 2012 and 2013 Regional competitions. I am currently with ISG, Inc. in our La Crosse office as part of the Civil Engineering Group. My responsibilities include project management, site design, and stormwater design. I live near Winona with my wife and kids. I enjoy playing music, spending time outdoors, and working on home renovation projects.

Motivated by making a difference, Dan plans continued leadership in ASCE on the Northwest Branch Board of Directors as a director at large candidate for the 2016-2017 year. Dan has been a committed, active member to ASCE for the past 11 years and has continued his professional development through ASCE by residing as President for the Wisconsin Section and Past President of the Northwest Branch/Branch director.

Dan has helped the Northwest Branch excel by developing a K-12 outreach program, initiating member involvement and recognition through featured member articles in the newsletter, assisted with the promotion of leadership within the branch by helping establish an honorarium, spearheaded branch historical document preservation and initiating creation and development of the Northwest Branch website. Dan looks forward to continuing that leadership as we head into another year with ASCE. Onward Dan plans to continue the communication and networking opportunities for Northwest Branch and embrace the role with new ideas.

Dan is a Project Manager on municipal and transportation projects at MSA Professional Services in Marshfield. His position includes a variety of project experience and a range of experience working design and construction. Dan is a spring 2006 graduate of UW-Platteville and enjoys being active outdoors as well as spending time with his wife Theresa and children Raelyn and Connor.

I am very much looking forward to my continued involvement in the northwest Branch and the Wisconsin Section for the 2023-24 term. Being a board member for the last several years has allowed me the chance to connect with great people who share the same enthusiasm for the industry in which we work. I feel very strongly that ASCE offers excellent opportunities for its members and in continuing the stewardship of the Civil Engineering profession.

After graduating in 2006 from Purdue University with a Bachelor in Civil Engineering, I worked with Kiewit’s Bridge and Marine Division participating in the construction of large scale, technical bridge projects along the Pacific Coastline. My wife, Betsy, our three children, and I have since moved back to our hometown of La Crosse where I work for J.F. Brennan Company, a La Crosse, WI based contractor who specializes in heavy marine construction, environmental remediation, and barge transportation. My role as COO includes management of daily operations, client relations, contract governance, personnel development, and budget oversight. I’ve recently completed a Master’s Degree in Business from the University of Wisconsin in La Crosse and continue to look for opportunities to educate myself and those with whom I work. I’ve always found ASCE to be one of the best ways to connect with industry associates and elevate the quality of learning opportunities.