President’s Message2025-03-20T20:15:42+00:00

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Richard G. Acree, P.E.
President, ACEC Florida

Rick is currently a Vice President at Terracon and the Director of Transportation and Infrastructure for the Florida Division. He has over 30 years of experience as a Geotechnical Engineer and has worked on hundreds of local municipalities, FDOT, private sector and commercial projects throughout Florida.

Rick was active with the Geotechnical and Materials Engineering Committee (GMEC) from 2008 to 2013 and served as the GMEC Director which represents the geotechnical and material testing industry on the ACEC Florida Board. He has been active with the ACEC Florida Transportation Committee since 2002 and was a member of the DBE/MBE subcommittee. Rick is proud to be in the inaugural class of the Florida Engineering Leadership Institute (FELI) in 2003.

Rick was honored to receive the Engineer of the Year – Leadership Excellence in Engineering Award at the Central Florida Engineers Week Banquet in 2007, the 2021 FES Engineer of the Year Award, and the 2024 Larry Madrid GMEC Award.

President’s Message: June 2025

June 18th, 2025|

President's Message: June 2025 ACEC Florida President Richard G. Acree, PE To the ACEC Florida Community, As we approach the close of ACEC Florida’s fiscal year on June 30, I want to thank you, our members, for your continued support and

President’s Message: May 2025

May 16th, 2025|

President's Message: May 2025 ACEC Florida President Richard G. Acree, PE To the ACEC Florida Community, It’s hard to believe we are already halfway through May, and what a dynamic and productive season it has been for ACEC Florida. Earlier this

President’s Message: April 2025

April 21st, 2025|

President's Message: April 2025 ACEC Florida President Richard G. Acree, PE To the ACEC Florida Community, There's no shortage of momentum in our industry right now, and ACEC Florida is working hard to ensure our profession stays informed, connected, and well-represented

President’s Message: March 2025

March 20th, 2025|

President's Message: March 2025 ACEC Florida President Richard G. Acree, PE To the ACEC Florida Community, They say spring brings new beginnings, and for ACEC Florida, we are embarking on a new beginning as I transition to serve as your President.

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