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American Council of Engineering Companies of Arizona

Phoenix, AZ · EIN 860276577 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · acecaz.org
revenue
$1.4M
expenses
$1.5M
net assets
$582K
employees
3
volunteers
20
mission · from form 990

TO ASSIST MEMBER FIRMS IN ACHIEVING HIGHER PROFESSIONAL, ETHICAL BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC STANDARDS, ENABLING MEMBER FIRMS TO PROVIDE QUALITY CONSULTING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THEIR CLIENTS AND THE PUBLIC.

profile · synthesized from sources

The American Council of Engineering Companies of Arizona (ACEC Arizona) is a membership organization dedicated to supporting the business interests of engineers and land surveyors in private practice. It provides resources, advocacy, and networking opportunities to enhance the consulting engineering profession in Arizona. ACEC Arizona serves over 5,500 employees across member firms, fostering collaboration and innovation within the industry.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

East Valley Cities & Towns Liaison Meeting
Facilitates dialogue between local government leaders and engineering professionals regarding infrastructure priorities in the East Valley.
West Valley Cities & Towns Liaison Meeting
Provides a collaborative forum for local government leaders and the consulting engineering community to discuss infrastructure priorities in the West Valley region.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Industry-Specific Legislative Advocacy 2 activities
    • Advocacy for Engineering and Infrastructure
      Engages in legislative advocacy during the Arizona legislative session, focusing on issues related to infrastructure, transportation, and professional services. The organization also shares leadership blog posts on advocacy and industry trends.
    • Advocacy for Engineering and Infrastructure
      Engages in legislative advocacy during the Arizona legislative session, focusing on issues related to infrastructure, transportation, and professional services. The organization also shares leadership blog posts on advocacy and industry trends.
  • Business Networking Events 2 activities
    • Networking and Professional Events
      Organizes various events, including lunch and networking events, panel discussions with transportation and infrastructure leaders, and liaison meetings (West Valley and East Valley Cities & Towns) to foster collaboration between local government leaders and the consulting engineering community.
    • Networking and Professional Events
      Organizes various events, including lunch and networking events, panel discussions with transportation and infrastructure leaders, and liaison meetings (West Valley and East Valley Cities & Towns) to connect local government leaders with the consulting engineering community to discuss infrastructure priorities.
  • STEM Competition & Robotics Programs 2 activities
    • STEM Outreach and Volunteer Programs
      Organizes and recruits volunteers for STEM Game Day events at Northern Arizona University to promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
    • STEM Outreach and Volunteer Programs
      Organizes and recruits volunteers for STEM Game Day events at Northern Arizona University to promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Leadership Development Programs
      Runs the LEAP (Leadership Education and Advancement Program) leadership development program specifically designed for emerging engineering professionals.
    • Leadership Development Programs
      Runs the LEAP (Leadership Education and Advancement Program) leadership development program specifically designed for emerging engineering professionals.
    • Member Support and Engagement
      Provides resources and platforms for members to strengthen their firms, expand professional relationships, and elevate the engineering profession. This includes a new website with updated technology for event registration, profile management, and invoice tracking.
    • Member Support and Engagement
      Provides resources and services to strengthen member firms, expand professional relationships, and elevate the engineering profession in Arizona. This includes maintaining a website for event registration, profile management, and invoice handling.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$1.41M
Contributions & grants$36K3%
Program service revenue$1.37M97%
Investment income$-705-0%
Other revenue$750
expenses
Total expenses$1.45M
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$344K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$665K
Cash$100K
Investments$389K
Liabilities$83K
Net assets$582K
Liquid reserves4.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +6.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Justan Rice President 40 $195K
Amerigo Berdeski Administration 40 $124K
board members · 10
  • Bill Ferris — Chair
  • Bill Link — Vice Chair start 10/1/22
  • Chuck Christiansen — PAC Champion-Vice Chair
  • Dawn Cartier — Past Chair
  • Greg Haggerty — Chair Elect
  • Jamie Blakeman — Vice Chair start 10/1/22
  • Jim Schoen — Treasurer
  • Joy Melita — Secretary
  • Lisa Freestone — Vice Chair start 10/1/22
  • Nicolai Oliden — Vice Chair start 10/1/22
relationships · 10

who they work with

  • ASHE Partner — Co-hosted a joint lunch and panel event with ACEC Arizona.
  • American Council of Engineering Companies Network — Member organization of the national American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) headquartered in Washington, D.C.
  • City of Mesa Partner — Participated in a panel discussion through its Assistant City Engineer.
  • East Valley cities and towns Partner — Engages with local municipalities to discuss infrastructure priorities and opportunities for collaboration.
  • Maricopa County Department of Transportation Partner — Participated in a panel discussion hosted by ACEC Arizona.
  • Northern Arizona University Partner — Hosts joint STEM Game Day events to engage students and industry professionals.
  • Novi AMS Government — Provider of association management software
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor Aviation Partner — Represented in a panel discussion on aviation design and construction services.
  • STV Partner — Employer of board member Matt Barkley, involved in national advocacy representation.
  • Valley Metro Partner — Represented in a panel discussion on design and construction.