Affiliate Council
Chair: Prof. Filza H. Walters, Director, Masters of Architectural Engineering, Lawrence Technological University, College of Engineering
Staff Liaison: Lori Birman
Meets: Monthly
Goal: To encourage cross-society cooperation and communication among officers of the engineering, scientific and construction Affiliate Societies by conducting activities that fulfill common interests and goals. To enhance and broaden the knowledge of Engineering and the Sciences as multi-faceted and varied disciplines through involvement of the Affiliate Societies in educational activities and student programs.

Alpha Awards Committee
Chair: Don Bramlett, PE, FESD, Senior Project Engineer – Fossil Fuels, DTE Energy
Staff Liaison: Leslie Smith
Meets: 4 – 5 times per year
Goal: To recognize and celebrate the creative and original ideas of men and women in the engineering and technology professions.

Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee
Chair: Christopher J. Webb, J.D., Law & Alternative Dispute Resolution Offices of Christopher J. Webb, J.D., P.L.C.
Staff Liaison: Leslie Smith
Mission: Concerns itself with the practice of alternative dispute resolution methods including without limitation mediation, arbitration, collaborative law and facilitation pertaining to the fair, efficient and sustainable resolution of conflicts and disputes in the fields of the engineering and technical professions, construction and design, industry and business and the public sector for the betterment of society.

Awards Committee
Chair: Mumtaz Usmen, PhD, PE, FESD, Interim Dean, College of Engineering, Wayne State University
Staff Liaison: Darlene Trudell
Meets: 2 – 3 times per year
Goal: Recognize leaders who promote quality in the engineering and scientific professions.

College of Fellows Executive Committee
Chair: Mumtaz Usmen, PhD, PE, FESD, Professor, Chemical Engineering, Wayne State University
Staff Liaison: Darlene Trudell
Meets: 3 times per year
Goal: Identifies fellow nominees, offers advice and support to ESD’s staff and committees when needed.
Eligibility: Fellows only.

Construction & Design Awards Committee
Chair: Robert A. Stevenson, PE, Senior Vice President, GHAFARI Associates, L.L.C.
Staff Liaison: Leslie Smith
Meets: 5- 6 times per year
Goal: Oversee the Construction and Design Awards Program

Construction & Design Committee
Chair: Robert A. Stevenson, PE, Senior Vice President, GHAFARI Associates, L.L.C.
Vice-Chair: William C. Gruebnau, P.E., Senior Vice President, Walbridge Aldinger
Staff Liaison: Leslie Smith
Meets: Bi-monthly
Goal:Provide an ESD members forum and cutting edge programs in the Construction and Design arena

Corporate Member Orientations
Staff Liaison: Lori Birman
Goal: Members, along with staff, present ESD member benefits to groups of corporate engineers, scientists and allied professionals.

Economic Forecast for Design and Construction Committee
Chair: Robert Washer, Executive Vice President and General Manager, MICCO Construction, LLC
Staff Liaison: Leslie Smith
Meets:  5 – 6 times per year
Goal: Presents a yearly economic forecast in the construction and design arena and selects an award recipient.

Energy Conference Planning Committee
Chair: Thomas W. Neelands, Global Director, General Motors Corporation
Staff Liaison: Tim Walker
Meets: 6 times per year
Goal: To develop a conference agenda proving businesses with more efficient and productive ways to use energy.

Engineering SMArT Detroit™ Volunteers
Staff Liaison: Cheryl Ollila
Goal: To provide high school students with real-world application of science, math, architecture and technology, which will enable them to address critical energy and environmental challenges in their local communities.
Time Commitment: Evening meetings will be scheduled this fall (approximately 3-5) and activities will be concluded by November 1st

Engineering SMArT Detroit™ Mentors
Staff Liaison: Cheryl Ollila
Goal: To provide high school students with real-world application of science, math, architecture and technology, which will enable them to address critical energy and environmental challenges in their local communities. The engineer mentor will work with a professional teacher and a college student to teach energy and environmental engineering concepts to a high school class through a series of interactive learning modules. The engineering mentor will instruct the class one hour per week and advise the student teams on their final projects.
Time Commitment: One-hour per week of class instruction during the school day for fifteen weeks beginning the last week in January 2012; Prior training with the learning modules will occur in December or January and will most likely be a one-day session

ESD Institute Global Advisory Council
Background: In an effort to broaden the reach of its facilitative problem-solving mission and to identify and implement sustainable solutions providing unity, focus and choice for the betterment of society, the Engineering Society of Detroit Institute in 2009 established its Global Advisory Council (GAC)
Chair: Kamesh Gupta, P.E., C.E.M.
Goal: The purpose of the GAC is to bring together independent strategic, global thinkers to provide inputs to the ESD Institute regarding potential resources, peer review references, expertise, critical areas of inquiry and subjects for future symposia. The GAC meets twice a year and is made up of leaders from both the public and private sectors from around the world.

Executive Committee
President: William P. Russo, Director, Manufacturing – Vehicle Operations, Ford Motor Company
Staff Liaison: Darlene Trudell
Eligibility: Appointed by the Board

Facilities Committee
Chair: David A. Skiven, PE, Consultant
Staff Liaison: Darlene Trudell
Meets: As needed
Goal: Develops strategy for headquarters and oversees facility management.

Finance/Audit Committee
Chair: Stephen E. Kurmas, PE, President & COO – Detroit Edison, DTE Energy
Staff Liaison: Darlene Trudell
Meets: 3 times per year
Goal: Work with staff and assistant controller to develop budgets, review financial statements and monitor the Society’s investments.

Fundraising
Staff Liaison: Lori Birman
Goal: To support ESD’s fundraising efforts to sustain and build upon our community outreach and educational programs.  

Future City Judges
Staff Liaison: Leslie Smith
Goal: Engineers are needed to act as a judge for each of the three stages of the Future City competition:  
(1) SimCity design judge
(2) Essay Judges
(3) Competition judge

Future City Mentors
Staff Liaison: Sue Ruffner
Goal: The engineer mentor is a key part of this program.  The mentor acts as a technical advisor, working with the team through all phases of the competition—computer design, essay, abstract, model construction and presentation.
Time commitment: As a mentor, you would work with the teacher to find a time that works for both of you.  You should also be available via phone and/or email to answer questions.  Mentors typically spend an hour or two a week or every other week between September and January advising their team.

Member Benefits Committee
Chair: John Fillion, Retired, Chrysler, LLC
Staff Liaison: Lori Birman
Meets: Monthly
Goal: Identify and negotiate discounted professional and personal benefits for ESD members and the 77 Technical Affiliated Society members.

Member Orientations
Staff Liaison: Lori Birman
Goal: To work with staff to promote fellowship and value to our members and allied professionals. Member orientations take place monthly at ESD headquarters.

Membership Committee
Chair: Alan Jacobson, North American Prototype and Test Manager, Ford Motor Company
Staff Liaison: Lori Birman
Meets: 4 times per year
Goal: Identify potential new individual and corporate members, develop a strategy to recruit them and advise the ESD Board of Directors on membership issues.

Nominating Committee
Chair: Richard J. Haller, President & COO, Walbridge
Staff Liaison: Darlene Trudell
Meets: 3 times per year
Goal: Identifies industry leaders to serve on Board.

Past Presidents Council
Chair: David S. Meynell, President & CEO, Dürr Systems, Inc.
Staff Liaison: Darlene Trudell
Eligibility: Past Presidents only.

Technology Century Editorial Committee
Chair: Lynley M. Weston, PE, LEED AP, Engineer and Sustainable Construction
Manager, Turner Construction Company
Staff Liaison: Della Cassia
Meets: Bi-monthly
Goal: Comprised of technical and communications professionals to develop the editorial focus for each issue of Technology Century magazine, make suggestions for potential authors, review stories for publication and advise the ESD Board of Directors on publication issues.

Regional Development Committee
Chair: Patrick J. Smithbauer, PE, LEED AP, FESD, Senior Vice President, BEI Associates, Inc.
Staff Liaison: Leslie Smith
Meets: 5 – 6 times per year
Goal: Serve as an ongoing information conduit for entities and individuals contemplating development in Michigan.  Conduct an annual conference on regional development.

Solid Waste Committee
Chair: Paul T. Sgriccia, PE, Solid Waste Area Manager, Golder Associates, Inc.
Staff Liaison: Tim Walker
Meets: 5 – 6 times per year
Goal: Identify current and interesting trends in waste management to serve as potential conference discussion topics.

Speakers Bureau
Staff Liaison: Leslie Smith
Goal: To connect technical professionals with educators and others who need their expertise. Engineers, architects and other allied professionals are encouraged to participate.

Special Interest Groups:

• Aeorspace/Defense/Homeland Security
• Biomedical
• Environmental/Green/Sustainabiliby
• Water Quality/Conservation

Strategic Planning Committee
Chair:  William P. Russo, Director, Manufacturing – Vehicle Operations, Ford Motor Company
Staff Liaison: Darlene Trudell
Meets: Yearly

Student & Young Engineer Awards Committee
Chair: Andrew Gerhart, PhD, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Lawrence Technological University
Staff Liaison:  Sue Ruffner
Meets: 2 – 3 times per year
Goal: Identify outstanding students and young engineers to be honored at the Annual Dinner

Volunteer Pool
Staff Liaison: Lori Birman
Goal: Join ESD’s volunteer pool and get involved when and where you want.  ESD has many volunteer opportunities throughout the year. 

Young Engineers Council
Chair: Michael Cooper, PE, FESD, Pricipal, Harley Ellis Devereaux
Staff Liaison: Leslie Smith
Meets: Monthly (excluding June through August)
Goal: To serve professionals under thirty-five years of age, during the early stages of personal and professional development. Strategies to recruit new young members and identify networking opportunities and events. Oversee ESD Job Fair.