
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mission
The mission of ACCE is to be a leading global advocate of quality construction education; and to promote, support, and accredit quality construction education programs.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The governing body of ACCE is its Board of Trustees. Elected annually, the Board is composed of a representative of each association member, educators, a minimum of one and a maximum of five persons representative of the public-at-large, a minimum of one and a maximum of five persons representing the industry-at-large, and the President, ex-officio.
Board of Trustee Officers

Dr. Khalid Siddiqi
Board Vice Chair

Mr. Steve Nellis
President, ex-officio
American Council for Construction Education
Steve.Nellis@ACCE-HQ.org
Sustaining Association Trustees
( No Term Limits)

National Center for Construction Education & Research
Cathy Tyler, Director of Accreditation and Workforce Development
13614 Progress Blvd., Alachua, FL 32615

Associated Schools of Construction
Ms. Katie Loughmiller, Assistant Professor
940 N. 17th St.
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66503

Louisiana State University Construction Industry Advisory Committee
Mr. Scott Couper

American Society of Professional Estimators
Mr. Mel Cowen

Rocky Mountain MechanicalContractors Association
Mr. Mostafa Khattab
1391 Speer Blvd, Ste. 450
Denver, CO 80204

American Institute of Contractors
Mr. Paul Mattingly, Managing Principal
PMCH Constructors, LLC
3010 Sanita Road
Louisville, KY 40213


National Electrical Contractors Association
Ms. Anna Trapane
Director of Future Workforce Development
1201 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite1200
Washington, DC 20004

National Association of Home Builders National Housing Endowment
Ms. Karima Simmons
Director of Development & Communications
1201 15th Street, NW
Washington, DC 2000

Accrediting Agency Trustees
National Board for Construction
Management Accreditation
Mr. Lu Jianzhong Ministry of Construction
China Road and Bridge Corporation
P.R. China
The Charter Institute of Builders
Ms Laura Chin, Accreditation Officer
1 Arlington Square
Downshirway Bracknell, UK RG12 1WA
Educator Trustees
( 3 -Year Term / 2 Term Limit)
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Dallas College North

Auburn University


Clemson University

Arizona State University

University of Oklahoma

Jefferson State Community College
At-Large Trustees
( 1-Year Term / 6 Term Limit)
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California State University, Sacramento

Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA 70803

University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

Bradley University

North Dakota State University

Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville

Texas A&M University

University of Washington

Kennesaw State University Marietta, GA 30060

Alfred State College
Practitioner Trustees
( 3-Year Term / 2 Term Limit)
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Auburn University IAB Representative

Washinton State University IAB Representative

Individual Member

Individual Member

Individual Member

Central Connecticut State University IAB Representative

TMG Construction

Simpson Strong Tie
Public Interest Trustees
( 1-Year Term / No Limits)
Mr. Ken Coggins
Garden Design Landscaping
Mr. Chip Mansfield
KAIROS Marketing, LLC
Ms. Sue Perlin
Plante Moran CPA
(Retired)
Staff
(Non-Voting)
Mr. Steve Nellis
American Council for Construction Education
Board Committees:
Please refer to Board of Trustees for full list of officers and members.
These Committees report to the Board. For a complete committee roster and more details, CLICK the committee name.
Accreditation Committee
Chair: Dr. Chris Gordon
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Vice Chair: Dr. John Schaufelberger
University of Washington, Retired
Vice Chair: Dr. Rod Stutt
Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Retired
The Accreditation Committee considers the accreditation reports and other pertinent materials submitted in connection with the accreditation of an academic program. The Accreditation Committee is also responsible for the development and maintenance, subject to Board of Trustees' acceptance, of ACCE's accreditation procedures, and for visitor training and qualification. Its key responsibility, however, is for recommending accreditation actions to the Board of Trustees - i.e., initial accreditation, continuance or reinstatement of accreditation and revocation or suspension of accreditation.
Finance Committee
Chair: Professor Mikael Anderson
California State University, Sacramento
Vice Chair: Mr. Bill Good
Roofing Alliance
The Finance Committee shall be responsible for preparation and submission of an annual budget; development and execution of an annual plan for funding the budget; oversight of the budget; preparation and maintenance of a five-year budget projection; and maintenance of the financial records of ACCE.
Leadership Development Committee
Chair: Dr. John Schaufelberger
University of Washington, Retired
Vice Chair: Dr. Cheryel Goodale
Individual Member
The Leadership Development Committee's purpose is to develop future leaders of ACCE by helping them become committee chairs, vice chairs, Trustees and Officers. This Committee may also assist in nominating persons to those positions for Board approval.
Standards Committee
Chair: Dr. Charles Berryman
Louisiana State University - MD
Vice Chair: Dr. Souhail Elhouar
Bradley University
The Standards Committee shall be responsible for the preparation of the criteria and standards upon which all programs in construction education seeking accreditation or re-accreditation by ACCE will be evaluated, in particular Document 103. All proposed changes in standards and criteria relating to construction education programs shall be sent to the administrators of ACCE accredited programs for comment by program faculty, students, or administrators (allowing an appropriate period of time for comment) prior to final adoption by the Board.
Council of Chairs
Chair: Dr. Souhail Elhouar
Bradley University
The Council of Chairs will make personal contact with the program leader and Visiting Team Chair soon after each site visit to determine best practices and identify any issues that occurred during the preparation for and conduct of the site visit. The Council of Chairs has the following responsibilities: review the accreditation process and make recommendations for improving the process with emphasis on the quality, consistency, and timing of team visits and Visiting Team Reports; make recommendations to promote the consistent interpretation of ACCE standards; and make recommendations on the training and other qualifications necessary for service as a Team Chair or Team Member.
Marketing & Communication Committee
Chair: Joy Svoboda
Individual Member
The Marketing and Communications Committee serves ACCE by developing a marketing plan, strategies, guidelines and overseeing consistent, effective communication aligned with the ACCE mission and the branding message of ACCE. This includes ACCE-branded communications to the membership, committees, and external audiences. The committee provides all ACCE committees with assistance and oversight where needed in creating marketing and communications materials: print, email, signage and merchandise. The committee maintains the ACCE Marketing Plan which is updated every three years (3), and oversees updates and revisions to the ACCE website as needed. The committee coordinates with ACCE staff regarding usage of the resources in the annual ACCE budget approved by the Board of Trustees.
Executive Committee:
Committee Chair: Mr. Charlie Roesset
Simpson Strong-Tie Company
The Executive Committee shall be responsible for conducting routine business on behalf of the Board during the period of time between the meetings of the Board and any other matters the Board may delegate to the Executive Committee during any regular or special meeting of the Board. This Committee specifically oversees the roles and actions of all Special Committees and is not required to bring any actions from those committees to the Board for approval other than for changes in the budget, policies, or accreditation standards.
Special Committees:
These Committees report directly to the Executive Committee.
Awards & Scholarships Committee
Chair: Mr. Rogers Hunt
Tuskegee University IAB
The Committee shall be responsible for all ACCE fundraising activities, exclusive of the normal income realized from membership dues of all categories, accreditation fees, attendance fees, and investment income.
Training Committee
Chair: Dr. Al Bleakley
Florida Institute of Technology
Vice Chair: Professor Mikael Anderson
California State University - Sacramento
The Training Committee shall be responsible for structuring appropriate training for Registered Visitors, Educators and Visiting Team Chairs.
Guidance Committee
Chair: Dr. Robert Ries
University of Florida
Vice Chair: Dr. Tamera McCuen
University of Oklahoma
The Guidance Committee has the following responsibilities: providing a system of advisory services for construction education programs, including those programs seeking accreditation by ACCE and those already accredited; preparing guidelines and documents with which a program will effect a self evaluation study that will be an integral part of the ACCE accreditation process, in particular ACCE Document 102; recommending to the Executive Committee such changes as may be needed to improve these materials on a scheduled basis; developing and maintaining rules governing the selection and conduct of ACCE recognized mentors; assisting the President in the maintenance of the list of recognized mentors; identifying programs that are potential candidates for ACCE accreditation; and assigning mentors to new candidate programs.
Construction Workforce Education (CWE) Committee
Chair: Mr. Bill Good
Roofing Alliance
Vice-Chair: Dr. Mostafa Khattab
MCA Academic Advisor
During the 2020 ACCE Conference Board of Trustees meeting, the discussion of our new Committee that the Apprenticeship Accreditation Task Force has initiated for us was then approved by a unanimous vote.
Dr. Mostafa Khattab and Dave Davia from the Rocky Mountain Mechanical Contractors Association worked tirelessly to assemble the documents needed to establish the first procedure and accreditation for an apprenticeship program. They will be the first Program to be accredited under the purview of the new Construction Workforce Education (CWE) Committee.
Professional Development Committee
Chair: Ms. Tammy Crooks
NAWIC - NEF
Vice Chair: MS. Stephanie Heumann
Louisiana State University - BS
Vice Chair: Ms. Melanie Myers
NAWIC Education Foundation
The Recognition Committee is responsible for guiding the Council's interests in providing recognition for non-degree, career-related education programs. This effort is to recognize the providers and programs which have a quality process and content aimed at providing education other than skills training; it is not aimed at degree-granting programs. The committee will develop the requirements for non-degree recognition (not accreditation) for evaluating any application and making recommendations to the Executive Committee for recognition acceptance. The Committee will be made up of a committee chair and members from industry and educator professionals who have a specific interest in post-secondary, professional development.
Industry Liaison Committee
Chair: Mr. Paul Mattingly
American Institute of Constructors
Vice- Chair: Mr. Geno Hogan
Individual Member
Vice-Chair: Dr. David Martin
Central Washington University
The Industry Liaison Committee is to serve as a liaison between the construction industry and the ACCE in order to provide a stronger relationship and input from this important constituency.
Caucuses:
Baccalaureate Degree Program Directors Caucus
Chair: Dr. Jerry Gao
North Dakota State University
The caucus is a forum for like-minded people to discuss current issues in construction education and exchange best practices that advance construction education.
Associate Degree Program Directors Caucus
Chair: Dr. Rod Stutt
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Industry Caucus
Chair: Joy Svoboda

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