Las Vegas YMF will join annual LV Wash Green Up event to help create much-needed habitat for wildlife, reduce erosion and improve water quality. As part of the event, volunteers will plant trees and shrubs along the wash.

Eagle Drilling is excited to announce our upcoming Eagle Drilling Academy taking place March 27th, 2025. This complimentary event is designed to highlight the most common forms of drilling in the region, as well as provide insight to the drilling process from planning to implementation, to site restoration. In addition to instruction from the experts at Eagle Drilling Services, professionals from  the Southern Nevada Water Authority, Geotechnical & Environmental Services, the Las Vegas Valley Water District, and Terrasonic will share their expertise throughout the program. Professional Development Hours (PDHs) will be provided with options for half day (4 credits) and full day (8 credits) certificates.

8:00am – 9:00am Before You Drill
There is more to drilling than making a hole. This includes researching potential underground utilities, equipment calibration, preparing for patching/backfilling, and, of course, safety.
About the speaker: Eduardo Luis-Sanchez, Drilling Supervisor, Eagle Drilling Services. Mr. Luis-Sanchez has over 16 years of experience with geotechnical and environmental drilling as well as installation and plugging of wells. He is responsible for ensuring that all work conforms to Eagle quality standards, that clients are satisfied with the work, and that all deadlines and schedules are met. He assists in the tracking of various drilling equipment and materials to ensure that jobs are not held up due to lack of resources.

9:15am – 10:15am Air Knife Excavation
Air Knife Excavation is a tool for breaking up soil that uses high-pressure air and/or water to penetrate and expand the soil. This presentation will dive into when and how it is used.
About the speaker: Derrick Lonk, Driller’s Assistant, Eagle Drilling Services. Mr. Lonk has six years of experience with Eagle Drilling Services. In that time, he has worked on a variety of projects including both geotechnical and environmental drilling projects in remote and inner city locations.

10:30am – 11:30am Sonic Drilling
Sonic drilling is one of the newer drilling methods in the industry and is often chosen due to its speed, minimization of water use, and to power through hard materials.
About the Speaker: Casey Wallace, Regional Business Development Manager, Terrasonic International
Mr. Wallace has more than a decade of industry experience, primarily using sonic drilling rigs. He began his career as a Driller’s Assistant before working his way to his current title. He holds drilling licenses in seven different states and has drilled across the country and in the Arctic Circle.

11:30am – 12:30am Lunch – Geothermal Heating and Cooling
With the moratorium of evaporative coolers in Southern Nevada, architects, developers and building owners are considering geothermal alternatives. What are the benefits to a ground source heat exchange system, and what buildings will see the most from those benefits?
About the Speaker: Ty Miller, Ground Source Heat Exchange Lead, Geotechnical & Environmental Services.
Mr. Miller is a subject matter expert for ground source heat exchange systems in Nevada. In this position he discusses the benefits of geothermal heating and cooling and performs geothermal investigations.

12:30pm – 1:30pm Hollow Stem Auger
The Hollow Stem Auger drilling system has both geotechnical and environmental applications with internal flights or blades to remove soil from the hole. Learn the drilling technique and how they apply to both geotechnical and environmental applications.
About the Speakers:

Daniel Wiggins, Driller, Eagle Drilling Services . Mr. Wiggins has a eight year history in the drilling industry. His experience includes a variety of drilling methods such as flooded reverse, HQ rock coring, horizontal, hammer drilling, and case advancing.

Mitch Gerlinger, CEM, Project Geologist, Geotechnical & Environmental Services.
Mr. Gerlinger is a Certified Environmental Manager with more than two decades of experience. In that time, he has performed numerous Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), soil and gas sampling, hazardous waste reporting and soils management plans.

1:45am – 2:45pm Sampling with Mud Rotary
Developed in the late 1800s, mud rotary drilling pumps fluid through a hollow drill pipe. What are the requirements of this drilling method and when is it best used?

About the speakers:
Eduardo Luis-Sanchez, Drilling Supervisor Eagle Drilling Services
Mr. Luis-Sanchez has over 16 years of experience with geotechnical and environmental drilling as well as with the abandonment of wells. He is responsible for ensuring that all work conforms to the Eagle quality standards, that clients are satisfied with the work and that all deadlines and schedules are met. He assists in tracking of various drilling equipment and materials to ensure that jobs are not held up due to lack of materials.

Michael Wacker, Geologist, Geotechnical & Environmental Services
Mr. Wacker has over 21 years of geological experience supervising data acquisition and interpretation. In addition, he performs duties as a well-site geologist for monitoring well construction. Previously Mr. Wacker was a professor at Florida International University where he taught courses on Physical Geology, Oceanography, and Natural Hazards and Environmental Geology for 20 years.

3:00pm – 3:30pm Las Vegas Valley Aquifer Trends: Evaluating Ground Water Levels and Chemistry Results
Description: Groundwater in the Las Vegas Valley is an important par of the potable supply to the Valley whether you are on a private well or the distribution system. Evaluations of the groundwater levels and chemistry of the Las Vegas Aquifer is necessary to ensure that this supply is uninterrupted.

About the Speaker: Jason Mace, Hydrologist 2, Southern Nevada Water Authority
Jason grew up in the Las Vegas Valley and graduated with a degree in Geology from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He has worked for the Southern Nevada Water Authority for over 27 years as a Hydrogeologist with experience in surface and groundwater evaluations, water well exploration, and the design and maintenance of large-scale production wells.

3:30pm – 4:00pm SNWA Ground Water Management Program
The Groundwater Management Program was established by Nevada Legislature in 1997 to protect and manage the Las Vegas Valley’s primary groundwater supply. Well users pay an annual fee to fund several groundwater programs including the Well Conversion Grant Program and the Well Plugging and Abandonment program. The Well Conversion Grant Program offers a reimbursement of up to 85% of project costs for well users to connect to a municipal water system. The Well Plugging and Abandonment Program is offered at no cost to the well owner and further protects the quality of the aquifer in our valley by plugging unused or abandoned wells.

Speaker: Alisa Blaylock, Public Affairs, Las Vegas Valley Water District

4pm  – Networking

Speaker: Tory Jackson, P.E., Sustainability and Climate Manager at City of Henderson

Topic: Building a Sustainable Future through Climate Action in Southern Nevada

Price: In Person (in advance by 2/24/25) = $15, In Person (at the door) = $20

About Tory:

Tory Jackson is the City of Henderson's Sustainability and Climate Manager. She collaborates on citywide and regional sustainability and climate action initiatives, including leading the City’s All-In Henderson Sustainability and Climate Action Plan. She earned her bachelor's degree in civil engineering from UNLV in 2010. As a professional civil engineer, she has a diverse technical background in transportation and water resources and leverages that background in her current role. Prior to the City of Henderson, she worked for a private engineering firm for 12 years as a project manager and led emergency management and resiliency projects across the US. She was awarded as ENR Southwest 2023 Top Young Professional for her work responding to natural disasters across the US.

Join us for an epic Pickleball Tournament at Vegas Indoor Pickleball on March 22nd at 12:30 PM! Grab a partner and compete for bragging rights while enjoying great company and delicious food!

👥 16 Teams | 2 Players Per Team
📅 Sign-up Deadline: March 15th
🍕 Theme: “Pizza and Pickle” – Because great games deserve great food!

Speaker: Rebekah Morris, President & Founder of BEX

Topic: 25 Things to Know about the Local Market in 2025

Price: In Person (in advance by 2/24/25) = $15, In Person (at the door) = $20

About Rebekah:

Rebekah started the twice-weekly news AZBEX digital magazine in 2010, and has since grown the service into a multi-faceted resource for Commercial Real Estate & A/E/C firms to find leads on upcoming projects, industry news, trends, and market insights. In November 2024, BEX entered the Nevada market with NVBEX. In 2015, AZBEX started producing events and now features four annual half-day conferences and six breakfast panels known as the Leading Market Series for the Arizona market.

In 2016, the AZBEX Database or DATABEX was launched. Both the events and database are engineered to bring opportunities to clients – whether it’s the contacts made at a half-day conference or bi-monthly breakfast program or the early stage notice of a project in the database, every service BEX offers is focused on bringing opportunity to clients. Rebekah’s background working for a large General Contractor enabled her to spot the opportunity to start BEX, but it is her grit, determination and eternal curiosity for the industry that has kept it going and growing each year.

Las Vegas YMF will be hosting a VGK Watch Party in partnership with APWA YP. Join us on 1/30 at 6:30pm at Parkway Tavern (Flamingo) to watch the VGK take on the Columbus Blue Jackets. Food will be provided by YMF and APWA YP. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at this event.

Speaker: Irene Lam, P.E., PTOE, with RTC of Southern Nevada

Topic: The Price is Right - The Dark Magic of Cost Estimates

Price: In Person (advance) = $15, In Person (at the door) = $20

Join us on Saturday, November 9th at 8:00am for a joint hiking event with SWE at the Calico Basin Trail! Snacks and drinks will be provided. If you have any questions please reach out to Jessica Reyes (jessica.reyes@kimley-horn.com) or Elizabeth Martinez (emartinez@gcwengineering.com).

 *Note: There is limited parking available at the trailhead. Please meet us on the 4th floor (southeast corner) of the West Parking Garage Red Rocks Casino and we will carpool from there. 

We hope to see you there, please register below!

Speaker: Sean Robinson, with City of Las Vegas

Topic: Advancing the City of Las Vegas Vision Zero Program Through Big Data and Technical Expertise

Price: In Person (advance) = $15, In Person (at the door) = $20

Join us in volunteering on Friday, October 18th at 4:30pm at Opportunity Village. Volunteers will be assigned tasks that involve assisting ride operators, helping at refreshment stands, and more.

Please reach out to Jessica Reyes (jessica.reyes@kimley-horn.com) if you have any questions, we hope to see you there!

Speaker: Kyle Foss, Project Manager at Jacobs & Suzy Trabia, Project Delivery Manager at City of Henderson

Topic: “KSWRF" Phase 4 Improvements, Design and Construction Updates

Price: In Person (advance) = $15, In Person (at the door) = $20

ASCE YMF is hosting a Professional Development Panel on September 19 at 6 pm to discuss “Communication in the Workplace”

Attendees will receive 1 PDH. Raffle prizes will be offered.

Location: UNLV College of Engineering TBE-B178.

Please email acermelo@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Speaker: Scott Hansen, P.E., Manager Design and Engineering at CCWRD

Topic: Water Reclamation - Who we are and what we do

Price: Online = $10, In Person (advance) = $15, In Person (at the door) = $20

Join us at Taps & Barrels on August 15th for ASCE’s annual Director Mixer. Meet directors from agencies (CCPW, CLV, CNLV, CCWRD, LVVWD, SNWA, RTC/FAST, CCRFD, NDOT, LAS, LVCVA) all around town. Food and drinks will be provided with your admission.

Pricing:

Students: $25, Members: $45, Non-members, $45, Late Registration: $55

Speaker: Art Greene, Client Relations Manager at GES

Topic: Soft Skills for Engineers

Price: Online = $10, In Person (advance) = $15, In Person (at the door) = $20

Join us for an evening of fun and friendly competition at Flight Club, located in the Palazzo. Whether you're a darts pro or a first-timer, this social mixer is the perfect way to unwind and connect with friends and colleagues. Limited spots available, so book yours today!

Event Details:

• Date: 7/26/2024

• Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

• Location: Flight Club at The Palazzo

• Price: $20 per person (includes gameplay, food, and drinks)

Speaker: Tim Avery, P.E.

Topic: Challenges of High Speed Rail Foundation Construction

Price: Online = $10, In Person (advance) = $15, In Person (at the door) = $20

Las Vegas YMF invites you to join us for the City of Las Vegas Plaza tech tour. Here some info regarding the new plaza:

“Civic Plaza is a new development that will include new city offices as well as a large plaza for gatherings and events in the heart of downtown. The project is being designed by LGA Architecture and renderings of the development will be revealed. The project will encompass an entire city block bordered by Main Street, Clark Avenue, First Street and Bonneville Avenue.”

“According to a media release from the city, The $165 million office development encompasses the entire city block bordered by Main Street, Clark Avenue, First Street and Bonneville Avenue. The entire campus is scheduled to be complete by spring 2025 and it features two office buildings, each with an available retail space of more than 2,500 square feet.”

PPE will not be provided for this tour but is highly recommended.

Space is limited, so please make sure to sign up ASAP.

Speaker: Theresa Gaisser, Senior Director of FAST

Topic: Navigating the Future: Innovations in Traffic

Price: Online = $10, In Person (advance) = $15, In Person (at the door) = $20

Join us on May 23rd for a tour of the Hoover Dam. This event is back by popular demand so make sure you RSVP by May 13th! There are only 20 spots available to make sure you sign up ASAP!

* PPE is required /provided for this tour.

Join us on May 18th as we will be meeting with CoH Councilman Dan Stewart about infrastructure and civil engineering. Admission is free and food will be provided.

Join us on May 16th for a joint event with APWA YP! Come network and watch the Aviators take on the Chihuahuas! Doors open at 6pm and the game will start at 7pm. The ticket cost is $30 per person but it includes admission to the game, food and soft drinks/water. Make sure not to wait to register as last year we completely sold out of tickets. Hope to see you all there!

The presentation will by: David Swallow, P.E., Deputy Chief Executive Officer at RTC

Title of the Presentation: RTC Ongoing and Upcoming Projects

David Swallow is Deputy CEO for the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, serving the Las Vegas metropolitan area and surrounding communities. In this role, Swallow oversees the planning, engineering, and funding programs for the region’s transportation infrastructure, development of new transit facilities and systems, operation of the public bike share system, implementation and support of new technologies and coordination of roadway and freeway operations through the region’s traffic management center.

Swallow is a licensed professional engineer with more than 26 years of transportation-related experience. He earned a bachelor’s degree in science and a master’s degree in civil engineering from the from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.Please note that payment can be made online with PayPal, cash/check on-site.

Prices: $25- RSVP for Students

             $40-RSVP  for Member

             $45-RSVP for Non-Member

             $50-late for Registration- In Person

RSVP is strongly suggested.

Join us on May 4th for our annual students vs. professionals kickball game. This a free event and we will be providing food and drinks. This year we will be playing on the softball fields at the Northeast corner of Warm Springs and Eastern (map of softball fields).

Speaker: Bret Ficklin, Traffic Lieutenant at LVMPD

Topic: Organized Chaos (a presentation on traffic planning for major events)

Price: Online = $10, In Person (advance) = $15, In Person (at the door) = $20

Featuring five young ASCE members working to solve the world’s most pressing challenges with inspiring solutions, the film also follows a team of middle school students as they compete in the Future City Competition and uses jaw-dropping CGI and the immersive size and sound of the IMAX experience to allow audiences to “step into the future.” Science centers and museums around the world have already booked the film.

* RSVP not required

This is a great opportunity to ask questions about your future career and see what a day in the office is like. You’ll get to meet many young and senior professionals in our industry and have the chance to network with them.

Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Join us on April 20th for our FE review course at UNLV! Space is limited so be sure to register as early as possible.

Please contact Lester Aquino (lester.aquino@kimley-horn.com) with any questions.

Food will be provided!

Join us for a night of bowling with UNLV EWB (Engineers Without Borders) and participate in various raffles.

Price: $30 (includes shoe rental and food!)

If you are interested please use the link below to signup!

The presentation will by: Adrian Share, P.E., Executive Vice President, Rail Infrastructure, Brightline West

Title of the Presentation: Brightline West High Speed Rail Project

Adrian Share is responsible for overseeing the design and engineering of rail infrastructure for Brightline West including the rail corridor, systems and support facilities, and for the procurement of rolling stock. Mr. Share is a 30+-year rail and transit veteran, who came from Brightline Florida, where he oversaw the engineering, construction management and final delivery of the Miami to West Palm Beach segment as well as the engineering and environmental work of the West Palm Beach to Orlando segment. Prior to joining Brightline Florida, Mr. Share served as Florida District Leader and Program Manager at HNTB Corporation (“HNTB”).

Please note that payment can be made online with PayPal, cash/check on-site.

Prices: $25- RSVP for Students

             $40-RSVP  for Member

             $45-RSVP for Non-Member

             $50-late for Registration- In Person

RSVP is strongly suggested.