Organizations

TES believes that its employees should not only give back to the community they live in but should also be active members and take leadership roles in local organizations and associations. It is our belief that this active participation keeps us on the forefront of pending rules changes and other policy changes made by the regulatory structure in which we work.

We feel that by being active in these roles we can work with the various regulatory entities to ensure that the rules and policies they establish can be met by our clientele. It is important for us to understand the regulatory system and to be able to engineer our projects within that system to the benefit of our clients.

TES currently holds membership and is actively involved with the professional organizations listed below. We believe that these organizations provide a conduit for us to learn from those that regulate our practice, as well as to educate those that regulate in regards to what it takes to provide engineering services and develop successful projects.

Since 2002, Hank Smith has been Vice President of Government Relations for the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin. This year, he has stepped up to be President Elect and will serve as the President during the next legislative session. Hank is also a Past President of the Travis County Chapter of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE).

Stephen Delgado is a Past Chairperson of the Construction and Design Symposium for the Greater Austin Contractors & Engineers Association (ACEA). Stephen is also involved with the Austin Young Chamber of Commerce.

ACEA – Greater Austin Contractors & Engineers Association (www.aceatx.com)

HBA – Home Builders Association Greater Austin (www.hbaaustin.com)

TSPE – Texas Society of Professional Engineers (www.tspe-travis.org)

AYC – Austin Young Chamber of Commerce (www.austinyc.org)

RECA - Real Estate Council of Austin (www.recaonline.com)