Our Speakers
Ron Brenke, P.E.
Executive Director , American Council of Engineering Companies
Executive Director, American Society of Civil Engineers
Mr. Ron Brenke is the Executive Director for two Michigan engineering organizations: the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). As Executive Director, Mr. Brenke provides leadership and direction towards the achievement of the organization’s mission and strategic goals and receives governance from the Board of Directors. His previous experience includes 6 years with the Michigan Road Builders Association (now MITA) and 5 years with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Ron is a licensed professional engineer and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Michigan State University in 1992
Executive Director , American Council of Engineering Companies
Executive Director, American Society of Civil Engineers
Mr. Ron Brenke is the Executive Director for two Michigan engineering organizations: the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). As Executive Director, Mr. Brenke provides leadership and direction towards the achievement of the organization’s mission and strategic goals and receives governance from the Board of Directors. His previous experience includes 6 years with the Michigan Road Builders Association (now MITA) and 5 years with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Ron is a licensed professional engineer and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Michigan State University in 1992
Melissa Yutzey
Lobbyist, Kelley Cawthorne
Ms. Melissa Yutzey is a lobbyist for Kelley Cawthorne in Lansing, Michigan. She started her legislative career working for a Democratic House Speaker and ended it working for two (2) Senate Democratic Leaders. She also worked in federal and state relations at Western Michigan University before joining Kelley Cawthorne. At Kelley Cawthorne she made her mark representing a client very familiar with tough battles – Michigan’s firefighters. Whether it’s a roomful of firefighters – or legislators – Yutzey has a commanding presence. It’s why she’s on the front lines of Kelley Cawthorne’s toughest issues. It’s also why she’s consistently recognized as one of Michigan’s top female lobbyists.
Lobbyist, Kelley Cawthorne
Ms. Melissa Yutzey is a lobbyist for Kelley Cawthorne in Lansing, Michigan. She started her legislative career working for a Democratic House Speaker and ended it working for two (2) Senate Democratic Leaders. She also worked in federal and state relations at Western Michigan University before joining Kelley Cawthorne. At Kelley Cawthorne she made her mark representing a client very familiar with tough battles – Michigan’s firefighters. Whether it’s a roomful of firefighters – or legislators – Yutzey has a commanding presence. It’s why she’s on the front lines of Kelley Cawthorne’s toughest issues. It’s also why she’s consistently recognized as one of Michigan’s top female lobbyists.