Richard A. Arvizu, P.E., F.NSPE, CFM, has been a dedicated member of the National Society of Professional Engineers and the Texas Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE) for nearly three decades. A licensed professional engineer and certified floodplain manager, he has built a career defined by executive leadership, service to the profession, and a strong commitment to advancing engineering licensure and ethical practice.

Throughout his professional career, Arvizu has served as an impactful leader within NSPE, TSPE, and the Preston Trail Chapter of TSPE. Among the many leadership roles he has undertaken are chapter president, state executive vice president, president‑elect, and president of TSPE. During his 2024–2025 term as state president, Arvizu provided steady and inclusive leadership while representing more than 2,000 Texas engineers and supporting collaboration between local chapters, state leadership, and the national organization. He served as Texas’ representative in the NSPE House of Delegates. He also participated in NSPE region meetings and collaborated with other state societies on best practices and attended networking and engagement events for members.

At the national level, Arvizu has served NSPE through sustained committee and task force involvement, including service on the Student Chapter Development Task Force, the Membership Committee, and the New Professionals Committee. Earlier in his NSPE service, he supported the Society’s flagship outreach efforts as a national MATHCOUNTS volunteer and state chair, helping strengthen the pipeline between education and professional licensure. Throughout his leadership roles, Arvizu has been a consistent advocate for licensure, ethical engineering practice, and effective public policy engagement.

In his professional career, Arvizu serves as a corporate vice president for an award‑winning infrastructure services firm with operations across multiple states. In this role, he provides executive leadership for business operations and development while mentoring engineers and supporting the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects. His leadership style emphasizes collaboration, professional development, and accountability, and he is widely respected within the engineering community for his integrity and mentorship.

In addition to his professional and Society leadership, Arvizu has demonstrated a deep commitment to community service through volunteer involvement with local civic, educational, and nonprofit organizations.

Matt Bedinghaus, P.E., F.NSPE, is a dedicated member of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) and the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers (MSPE), with a career grounded in professionalism, public service, and advancing the engineering profession through leadership and volunteerism.

Based in Ozark, Missouri, Bedinghaus has professional experience in the electric utility industry and is the founder of A2V Partners, LLC. He has served as an impactful and highly engaged member of NSPE, MSPE, and the Northwest Chapter of MSPE. His service includes roles as chapter president and state society president, in addition to representing Missouri as a delegate to the NSPE House of Delegates. In these positions, he worked closely with fellow leaders to support member engagement, promote licensure and ethical practice, and strengthen the connection between local chapters, state leadership, and the national organization.

As MSPE president, Bedinghaus helped guide the society through a period of significant organizational change. He played a key role in transitioning MSPE’s operational model, improve governance practices, and enhance financial stability. These efforts helped position the society for long‑term sustainability while maintaining its focus on advocacy, professional development, and service to members. Bedinghaus has remained engaged beyond his presidency by participating in national leadership development activities and supporting MSPE’s adaptation to changes within the broader NSPE membership federation.

Bedinghaus also serves as treasurer of the MSPE Educational Foundation, where he supports the foundation’s mission to advance engineering education through scholarships, grants, and outreach initiatives that encourage students to pursue licensure and careers in engineering. His work with the foundation reflects his long‑standing commitment to strengthening the future of the profession.

Bedinghaus’ service extends to the community through longstanding involvement with the City of Ozark Planning and Zoning Commission and other civic and service organizations. He is widely respected by peers for his calm and collaborative leadership style, his ability to work constructively through complex challenges, and his unwavering commitment to professionalism. Through his sustained service and leadership, Bedinghaus exemplifies the values and mission recognized by the NSPE Fellow designation.

Craig Bledsoe, P.E., F.NSPE, of Anchorage, Alaska, has been a dedicated member of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) for four decades and has demonstrated consistent leadership and service at the chapter, state, regional, and national levels.

Bledsoe has held numerous leadership roles within the Alaska Society of Professional Engineers (ASPE), including chapter and statewide positions, and currently serves as Alaska’s representative in the NSPE House of Delegates. In this role, he actively contributes to national governance discussions and initiatives focused on licensure, ethics, professional development, and member engagement. He has also supported Western Region activities, helping strengthen collaboration across geographically diverse state societies.

Throughout his career, Bledsoe has applied engineering principles in aviation safety, construction safety, and military operations. A licensed professional engineer specializing in safety engineering, he has served in leadership and technical roles that emphasized risk management, system safety, regulatory compliance, and protection of the public. His experience includes senior roles in aviation safety engineering, construction safety oversight, and military operational leadership, where engineering judgment played a critical role in high‑risk environments.

A strong advocate for engineering education and public outreach, Bledsoe has been deeply involved in Engineers Week activities across Alaska for many years. He has organized and delivered hands‑on STEM presentations to elementary and secondary school students, introducing engineering concepts through amateur radio, communications, and applied technology demonstrations. His efforts have helped raise awareness of the engineering profession and inspire future engineers, particularly in underserved and remote communities.

Bledsoe’s commitment to service extends beyond NSPE through mentorship, community engagement, and professional society leadership. He is widely respected by his peers for his steady leadership, collaborative approach, and dedication to ethical engineering practice. His career reflects NSPE’s core mission of safeguarding the public, advancing licensure, and promoting professional excellence.

Thomas Headley, P.E., F.NSPE, is a long time and highly engaged member of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) and the Professional Engineers of Oregon. A civil engineer since 2008, he has led the Bend office of Century West Engineering since 2019, managing airport clients and projects while contributing to corporate initiatives such as mentorship, professional development, and talent acquisition.

Headley has demonstrated impactful leadership with a strong focus on mentorship, professional development, outreach, and promoting ethical engineering practices. Throughout his involvement with Professional Engineers of Oregon, he has held elected leadership roles and contributed to strengthening governance, member engagement, and organizational initiatives. He has also supported programs and activities that promote professional development and reinforce the importance of licensure within the engineering community.

Headley is deeply committed to engaging students and early-career engineers. He has supported MATHCOUNTS, high school engineering career day and job shadow events, a scholarship committee, and has fostered cross-organization engagement to connect volunteers with opportunities and students with STEM-leaning motivation from local professionals. Headley has also built relationships with university faculty to provide workshops and Q&A sessions for engineering undergraduate students to learn the importance of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam

At the regional and national levels, Headley has held leadership roles including chair of the Western & Pacific Region and Regional Director. In these roles, he has supported collaboration across state societies, contributed to federation leadership, and helped advance NSPE’s mission and strategic goals. His leadership has enhanced communication and engagement across the organization.

Jeffrey S. Kennedy, P.E., F.NSPE, is a long‑time and highly engaged member of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) and the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE), demonstrating dedicated service at the chapter, state, and national levels, His career reflects leadership, advocacy, and a strong commitment to protecting professional licensure and public welfare.

Throughout his involvement with OSPE, Kennedy held numerous elected leadership positions on the OSPE Board of Directors and the Engineers Foundation of Ohio (EFO) Board of Trustees. His roles have included president of OSPE, chair of the OSPE Legislative and Government Affairs Committee, and twice serving as president of the Canton Regional Chapter. In these capacities, he has worked extensively to advance the profession, support member engagement, and strengthen the Society’s advocacy efforts at the state level. In addition, Kennedy has volunteered with the local MATHCOUNTS competitions for 30 years and has provided classroom engineering presentations as part of EFO’s Imagine Engineering program for over 20 years.

A vocal and effective advocate for engineering licensure, Kennedy has worked closely with Ohio legislators to address issues impacting the PE license and public safety. As a statewide leader, he has played a prominent role in OSPE outreach efforts, including leading statewide membership initiatives that highlighted NSPE’s and OSPE’s successes in government relations and advocacy. He has also served as a long‑time keynote speaker at OSPE’s professional engineering certificate ceremonies at the Ohio Statehouse, where he emphasizes the importance of licensure, ethics, and responsibility to the public.

At the national level, Kennedy has contributed to NSPE through service on the Committee on Policy and Advocacy, supporting initiatives that strengthen licensure protections and ensure the voice of professional engineers is represented in public policy discussions.

In his professional career, Kennedy has served as a chief bridge and structural engineer, vice president and president of the firm Shaffer, Johnston, Lichtenwalter & Associates. He is widely respected by his peers for his enthusiasm, professionalism, and tireless dedication to the profession. His contributions have been recognized by OSPE with multiple honors, including the Professional Engineering Management Award, the Uncommon Engineer Award, and the Society’s highest honor, the OSPE Citation.

Peter Livingston, P.E., F.NSPE, is a long‑time member of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) and the California Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE-CA). A professional mechanical engineer licensed in California since 1987, he has demonstrated dedicated service at the chapter, state, and national levels throughout his career.

At the chapter level, Livingston has served in numerous leadership roles, including chapter president, where he has provided guidance and support to local members and advanced professional engagement and outreach. At the state level, he served as an NSPE-CA state director, as NSPE-CA vice president and president of the California Society of Professional Engineers Educational Foundation (CSPEEF), contributing to governance, strategic planning, and oversight of society initiatives. Through his work, he helped strengthen NSPE-CA leadership continuity and member involvement.

At the national level, Livingston has served on the NSPE Educational Foundation Board of Trustees since 2020, supporting efforts to advance engineering education and encourage future generations of engineers and served as a judge for the DiscoverE Future City Competition. He has also been deeply involved in MATHCOUNTS for decades, beginning when the program operated under NSPE. His long‑standing commitment to MATHCOUNTS as the San Diego Chapter MATHCOUNTS Coordinator and CSPEEF board member reflects his dedication to STEM education, mentorship, and early engagement of students in engineering.

In addition to his NSPE service, Livingston remains active in the broader engineering community, including involvement as awards chair with the San Diego County Engineering Council and participation in Engineers Week activities. He is widely respected by peers for his professionalism, consistency of service, and commitment to the values of licensure, ethics, and public protection.

In his professional career, Livingston worked in the fields of HVAC design, facilities operations, energy engineering and program management inside the government, nonprofit, corporate and private practice sectors.

Livingston’s sustained leadership and volunteer service exemplify the spirit of the NSPE Fellow designation, reflecting a deep commitment to strengthening the engineering profession and supporting the next generation of professional engineers.

Brian Scovill, P.E., F.NSPE, a long time and highly engaged member of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) and the Kansas Society of Professional Engineers (KSPE). He has demonstrated impactful leadership with a strong focus on licensure advocacy, ethical practice, and strengthening engagement across the NSPE federation.

Scovill began his civil engineering career in 2000 as a senior at the Missouri Department of Transportation.  He currently serves as the assistant director of public works and city engineer for the City of Leawood, Kansas, where he leads a team of PEs, engineering technicians, and construction inspectors. In this role, he oversees public improvement projects, regulates the city’s right-of-way, and reviews private development infrastructure.

Throughout his involvement with KSPE, Scovill has held elected leadership roles including vice president and president. In these positions, he has supported governance, member engagement, and organizational continuity while reinforcing the importance of licensure and professional responsibility. His contributions also extend to committee work and conference programming, where he has played a meaningful role in advancing member involvement and supporting professional development. He remains actively engaged in KSPE chapter activities such as MATHCOUNTS, Engineers Week, legislative and government relations, public service events, and monthly events.

Scovill has been recognized for his sustained service and impact, with honors including KSPE Engineer of the Year and Government Engineer of the Year, reflecting both the respect of his peers and the tangible impact of his leadership within the profession.

At the national level, Scovill has served as the North Central Region representative on the NSPE Board of Directors, where he has helped strengthen communication across state societies and ensure regional perspectives are reflected in national decision making. Through this role, he has supported collaboration across the federation and helped advance NSPE’s mission.

Nicole C. Wilson, P.E., F.NSPE, is a long‑time and highly engaged member of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) and the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers (PSPE), widely recognized for her dedication to professional development, licensure advocacy, and service to fellow engineers.

Throughout her involvement with PSPE, Wilson has held numerous elected leadership roles. At the chapter level, she served multiple terms as president of the Bucks County Chapter and continues her long‑standing service as a chapter director. At the state level, she has served as PSPE treasurer, vice president for the Southeast Region, president‑elect, and president. In these roles, she worked closely with fellow leaders to strengthen Society governance, enhance member value, and expand educational offerings for licensed engineers. She was recognized as PSPE Engineer of the Year in 2025 for her outstanding service and leadership.

Wilson has also played a key role in professional education and conference planning. She has been actively involved in planning state conferences and has served multiple times on the NSPECon planning committee, including the 2022 Philadelphia conference and subsequent national conferences. Her work helped ensure the delivery of high‑quality professional development sessions eligible for continuing education credits.

At the national level, Wilson has represented Pennsylvania in the NSPE House of Delegates and has served as a mentor in NSPE’s Emerging Leaders Program, supporting the growth and development of early‑career engineers. She is known for encouraging licensure and helping future engineers understand the responsibilities and ethical obligations of the profession.

Professionally, Wilson is a respected leader in air quality services in the mid‑Atlantic region, specializing in modeling, permitting, and monitoring. Through both her professional work and volunteer service, she has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to protecting public health, safety, and welfare.

Wilson is widely respected for her professionalism, enthusiasm, and dedication to NSPE and the engineering profession. Her sustained service and leadership exemplify the values recognized by the NSPE Fellow designation.

Rodney Wilson, P.E., F.NSPE, is a long‑time and deeply committed member of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) and the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE). Continuously involved in NSPE since 1998, he has demonstrated decades of service at the chapter, state, and national levels, with a strong focus on advocacy, public service, and engineering education.

At the chapter level, Wilson has been an active member of the Tuscarawas Valley Society of Professional Engineers, supporting numerous outreach and education initiatives. His efforts include promoting engineering careers to high school students, supporting bridge competitions and MATHCOUNTS programs, and participating in elementary‑level outreach activities that introduce young students to the role engineers play in society.

Wilson’s state- level service reflects many years of sustained leadership. He progressed through a full range of leadership roles with the Engineers Foundation of Ohio (EFO), including treasurer, president‑elect, president, and past president, providing stewardship of scholarship and outreach programs that advance engineering education. He later continued his leadership within OSPE, serving as president‑elect, president, and immediate past president. During his tenure, Wilson traveled extensively across Ohio to engage local chapters, promote member involvement, and advance the mission of NSPE and OSPE.

At the national level, Wilson has demonstrated long‑standing leadership through his service as chair of the Professional Engineers in Government (PEG) Special Interest Group for more than two decades. Drawing on his career with the Ohio Department of Transportation, he has been a strong advocate for public‑sector engineers and has represented their interests within NSPE. He currently serves as Ohio’s representative to the NSPE House of Delegates and participates actively in NSPE Central Region leadership activities.

Even in retirement, Wilson has remained actively engaged in NSPE and maintains his professional engineer licensure. He is widely respected by peers for his humility, professionalism, and willingness to volunteer whenever needed. His decades of sustained service and leadership exemplify the values recognized by the NSPE Fellow designation.

Danielle N. Yoon, P.E., F.NSPE, is a long‑time and highly engaged member of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) and the Michigan Society of Professional Engineers (MSPE). She has demonstrated impactful leadership at the chapter, state, and national levels, with a strong focus on mentorship, early‑career engagement, and expanding awareness of the engineering profession.

Throughout her involvement with MSPE, Yoon has held elected leadership roles in multiple chapters, including the Flint and Western Chapters, where she supported membership growth, governance, communications, and outreach initiatives. At the state level, she has served on the MSPE Board of Directors as the New Professionals Director, helping modernize member engagement strategies and strengthen leadership pipelines for early‑career engineers. Her efforts have created meaningful opportunities for new and emerging professionals within the Society.

Yoon’s commitment to outreach and education has been a defining aspect of her service. She has been instrumental in launching and supporting STEM initiatives across Michigan, including establishing partnerships to create accessible learning spaces for youth. Her work has introduced young people to engineering concepts while reinforcing the profession’s impact on communities.

At the national level, Yoon currently serves on the NSPE Board of Directors and has held leadership roles on the NSPE New Professionals Committee, including co‑chair. She has contributed to national programming through her involvement with the NSPE Emerging Leaders Program as both a participant and mentor, supported NSPECon as a session presenter and review team member, and contributed content to PE magazine. Through these roles, she has helped shape national conversations around leadership development, engagement, and the future of the profession.

Professionally, Yoon is a grant and funding specialist and civil engineer with Fishbeck, where she has built a strong record of leadership in infrastructure funding, project delivery, and staff development. Her work has supported communities in securing critical grant funding and advancing infrastructure projects that directly benefit public welfare.