Texas Chapter

LEADERSHIP TEAM

PRESIDENT - Kiel Hawkins, UTHealth Houston
PROGRAMS - Cody Christian, MD Anderson | Jay Wesson, Texas State Technical College | Cynthia Harvey-Brown, Energy Architects | Amy Moen, HOK
SPONSORSHIP - Bill Wade, Southern Methodist University | Karen Perucki, Tarkett
MEMBERSHIP - Gary Gallagher, Amazon | Destiny Silva, Mackey Mitchell Architects | Renee McNiel, CMCI | Franco Puentes, MEPCE
COMMUNICATIONS - Angie O'Flaherty, Walter P. Moore | Janelle Johnson, Prolego Consulting Solutions
COAA CARES - Laura Berbel, UTHealth Houston | Kamila Andrzejak, MD Anderson | Ahmed Hussein, Turner Construction
HARD HAT TOURS - Carlos Cabrera, Tellepsen

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DFW Educational Workshop and Happy Hour

June 26, 2025 | 3:00 - 5:30 pm
East Texas A&M University - Dallas Campus

This event is sponsored by:

Why should Owners consider Mass Timber Technology? This presentation will provide a broad overview of this “new” structural system, its major components, and numerous applications in modern facilities. Participants will learn about the many benefits of building with wood - from carbon sequestration to improved occupant health and comfort. Expect to learn why the University of Arkansas decided Mass Timber was the best choice for their new 700-bed living learning residence hall. The speaker will address common myths and fears surrounding mass timber as well as early concerns expressed by University stakeholders, provide cautionary tales, and best practices learned throughout design and construction.