FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 13, 2024

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

ACEC/MICHIGAN HIRES DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Lansing, Michigan – The American Council of Engineering Companies/Michigan (ACEC/Michigan) is proud to announce Troy Hagon has joined as Deputy Director effective August 12. Troy will assist ACEC/Michigan with achieving its strategic goals and will play a key role in major initiatives including workforce development, government affairs and the promotion of Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS). Troy’s last 16 years have been spent in the Executive Branch of the Michigan Department of Transportation, specifically as the Director of the Office of Governmental Affairs and as Advisor to the State Transportation Commission. Prior to that, he worked as Chief of Staff for various Michigan legislators.

Troy will help to bolster the ACEC/Michigan political affairs team and will continue to support ACEC/Michigan’s workforce development efforts, which includes promoting engineering careers to attract both K-12 and college students to the A/E community. He will lead efforts to provide professional development opportunities and business resources for all employees in member firms.

“I am excited to join ACEC/Michigan and contribute to its vital mission of advancing the engineering profession,” said Troy Hagon. “I look forward to working with the team to tackle important issues such as workforce development and the promotion of Qualifications-Based Selection. By focusing on these areas, we can support our member firms and the broader community, fostering growth and excellence in engineering across Michigan.”

 “Troy is a great hire for us and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to ACEC/Michigan as we improve and expand our benefits to ACEC member firms,” stated Executive Director Ron Brenke. 

Troy holds a master’s degree in library and information science from Wayne State University and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Central Michigan University.

ACEC/Michigan is a business association of more than 100 private consulting engineering firms employing more than 8,000 people in Michigan. ACEC/Michigan member firms are managed by licensed professional engineers who use their knowledge and expertise to create superior engineering designs that improve Michigan's infrastructure and enhance the quality of life for our residents.

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