FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 24, 2026

CONTACT: 
Ronald W. Brenke, Executive Director
517.332.2066 or rbrenke@acecmi.org

ACEC/MICHIGAN ELECTS NEW PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Lansing, Michigan – The American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan (ACEC/Michigan) has announced Chuck Gemayel, PE as its 2026-2027 President.

Chuck Gemayel, PE, is the Executive Vice President at SME, headquartered in Plymouth, MI. Chuck progressed from Staff Engineer to his current role as Executive Vice President and recently transitioned from his previous role as Chief Operating Officer as part of the firm’s leadership transition and succession plan.

An expert in pavement design, management, and evaluation, Chuck is a registered Professional Engineer in multiple states. He holds a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and an MS from Arizona State University.

Outside of SME, Chuck has served on ACEC/Michigan’s Board of Directors most recently as President-Elect, the Planning Cabinet of ACEC National, and the executive committee of ACEC’s Geoprofessional Coalition. He has also been involved with the Transportation Research Board and ASCE’s Airfield Pavement Committee, and he served as President of South Oakland County Municipal Engineers (SOCME).

Chuck is married to Jano Gemayel and has three children. He is active in the Lebanese American Community and played a key role in developing the St. Sharbel Church complex in Clinton Twp., Michigan.

Board officers, directors and board observers have also been announced and include the following:

2026-2027 Officers:

President:                       Chuck Gemayel, PE, SME, Plymouth
President-Elect:              Matt Stacey, PE, Wade Trim, Taylor
Treasurer:                       Eric Barden, PS, Spicer Group, Saginaw
National Director:          Jon Kramer, PE, OHM Advisors, Livonia
Past-President:              Barb Arens, PE, Cincar Consulting Group, Detroit

2026-2027 Board Directors:

Roland Alix, PE, Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc., Bloomfield Hills
Steve Carlisle, PE, Wightman, Benton Harbor
Steve Crain, PE, Integral Blue, Auburn Hills
Scott Lockwood, PE, Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick (AEW), Shelby Township
Kamran Qadeer, PE, Fishbeck, Grand Rapids
Lauren Roller, PE, HED, Royal Oak
Andrew Rossell, PE, AR Engineering, Kalamazoo
Scott Shogan, PE, HNTB, Detroit
Annette Stroman, PE, Hennessey Engineers, Milford
Matt Wendling, PE, WSP, Lansing

2026-2027 Board Observers:

Casey Potts, RS&H Michigan, Flint
Brittany Pardy, PE, FK Engineering, Madison Heights

ACEC/Michigan is the association representing the business interests of Michigan engineering, surveying, architectural and related scientific firms who provide professional knowledge to the built environment and strive to protect the health and safety of the public. ACEC/Michigan is part of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). ACEC represents nearly 5,500 firms employing more than 640,000 engineers, architects, land surveyors, highly trained specialists, and licensed professionals who design and improve our world. ACEC is a federation consisting of 51 state and regional Member Organizations, advocating for policies at the federal, state, and local level that promote economic growth and improve the quality of life for every American. For more information, visit the ACEC/Michigan website at www.acecmi.org or contact ACEC/Michigan at 517.332.2066.

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