Inland Empire Chapter Board:
Need to contact the Inland Empire Board? Email us at BoardIE@califaep.org.
Chapter Director
Amanda Daams
Best Best & Krieger
amanda.daams@bbklaw.com
Chapter President
Stephanie Standerfer
Albert A. Webb Associates
stephanie.standerfer@webbassociates.com
Co-VP of Programs
Cheryl DeGano
Albert. A. Webb Associates
Cheryl.degano@webbassociates.com
Co-VP of Programs
Alicia Gonzalez
Michael Baker International
alicia.gonzalez@mbakerintl.com
VP of Membership
Eunice Bagwan
Chambers Group
ebagwan@chambersgroupinc.com
Chapter Treasurer
Travis Randel
City of San Jacinto
trandel@sanjacintoca.gov
Communications Director
Autumn DeWoody
Albert A. Webb Associates
autumn.dewoody@webbassociates.com
Chapter Secretary
Elizabeth Meyerhoff
Michael Baker International
Elizabeth.meyerhoff@mbakerintl.com
Legislative Liaison
Peter Minegar
MNS Engineers
pminegar@mnsengineers.com
Updated: Feb 29, 2024 by Reid Walley
PRESIDENT
Any candidate running for President must have held a previous AEP board position.
The President shall conduct the overall management of the Chapter. The President shall preside over Officer meetings and Chapter membership meetings, and shall promote the interests of the Chapter; act as liaison with other professional organizations within the Chapter's service area; act as liaison with other Chapter presidents; and coordinate administrative and financial functions.
VICE PRESIDENT of PROGRAMS
The Vice Presidents (VP) of Programs (two co-positions) shall work to engage Chapter members in meaningful and fun programming designed to cultivate member relationships and broaden professional knowledge base. The VPs of Programs shall have the primary responsibility of coordinating Chapter programs and a secondary responsibility to assist the President.
VICE PRESIDENT of MEMBERSHIP
The Vice President of Membership is responsible for developing new membership for the Chapter and coordinating with the President the notification of the AEP changes in member status. The VP of Membership shall have the primary responsibility of coordinating Chapter membership. The VP of Membership shall track and encourage membership within the Chapter and the local community and a secondary responsibility to assist the president.
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP & OUTREACH DIRECTOR
The Student Membership and Outreach Director shall be responsible for coordinating and developing student membership and participation from local universities for the Chapter. The Student Membership and Outreach Director will promote internships and host networking programs for local undergraduate and graduate students with a goal of creating and providing a better network between students and the environmental professional community.
TREASURER
The Treasurer shall keep a complete and accurate record of Chapter finances and property, prepare quarterly and annual financial reports for the State Financial Vice President, prepare the annual Chapter Budget, collect and disburse funds, and maintain Chapter accounts. The Treasurer shall prepare an annual property list for the Chapter and State Boards. Such list shall include all equipment owned by the Chapter, with serial numbers, and the officer responsible for allocation and possession. The Treasurer will provide other financial information, if necessary, in accordance with State AEP financial policies.
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
The Communications Director shall keep a full and complete record of the meetings of the Chapter; conduct Chapter elections; handle miscellaneous Chapter correspondence; prepare Board minutes and assignments list; and coordinate with the newsletter editor and newsletter production. The Communications Director will be further responsible for managing and implementing e-blasts, website updates, and social media postings.
CHAPTER DIRECTOR
The Chapter Director shall act as a liaison between the State Board and the Chapter. The Director shall represent the Chapter at all State Board meetings to report information on Chapter activities and recommendations to the State Board, and to communicate State Board activities and direction to the Chapter. The Chapter Director shall coordinate State Board events held in the local area. The Chapter Director is responsible not only for providing clear and timely communication between the Chapter and the State Board but also for representing local Board interests in State affairs.
