Committees & More

Whether you choose to get involved to gain exposure, build your competencies, gain leadership experience or give back to the profession, you’ll find a meaningful way to participate in the NASTT community.

Why Get Involved in the WESTT Chapter?

  • Build a power network of trenchless professionals in your area.
  • Find local business resources.
  • Learn about projects and solutions near you.
  • Grow your expertise at regular meetings with your peers.
  • Become a recognized leader on behalf of the Western Region trenchless community.

Hands-on Volunteer Opportunities to Advance Your Career

  • Present your technical paper at local seminars and conferences.
  • Write articles for WESTT Publications.
  • Serve on a committee or the chapter board.
  • Be a mentor to students.
  • Help get the word out on local projects and trenchless news.
  • Host Student field trips to trenchless construction sites. 
  • Guest lecture students at a Student Chapter.

NASTT’s WESTT Student Chapters

NASTT student resources engage students in trenchless technology to help them start their career empowered by professional networks, education and knowledge, research, volunteer experience, and NASTT awards and scholarships.

NASTT student members at NASTT No-Dig Show 2023.

Committees


The WESTT Chapter committees and coordinators provide a wide range of opportunities for both elected board members and the wider WESTT membership to actively participate in our regional trenchless community. We are continuously seeking volunteers willing to help in a variety of positions, ranging in time and commitment.

  • Executive Committee. The Executive Committee is comprised of the Officers and the Immediate Past Chair of WESTT’s elected Board and is empowered to act on behalf of the Board between regular Board Meetings. Chair – Mike Jaeger
  • Elections Committee. The elections committee is tasked with ensuring we have a well-balanced suite of professionals to serve on the Board of Directors to continue the stellar work that our volunteer Directors are committed to providing. Committee tasks may include all or some of the following as we prepare for each new election cycle:
    • Foster participation from other states as well as diverse industry representation
      • Transparent qualification of our mission in nominations and elections
      • Evaluation of outgoing board members to understand upcoming election cycle needs
      • Planning for and performing strategic outreach throughout the year to expand interest and secure nominations
    • Develop resources we may provide to prospective nominees
      • A “go-to” on bio preparation
      • Possible coaching on increasing one’s exposure toward better positioning for successful election to the board
    • Assessment of elections schedule and adjusting where necessary
    • Frequent reporting of committee efforts and proposals to the Board of Directors 
    • Nominations and Elections Coordinator – Scott Giles
  • Conference Committee. The Conference Committee is responsible for organizing and coordinating the annual WESTT conference rotating through the states within the WESTT Region. The committee manages all aspects of this work including,
    • Identifying the city for the conference
    • Identifying and contracting with a venue to host the event
    • Locating speakers from the region from those that spoke at the No-Dig conference
    • Creating the program for the conference
    • Working with local firms and public agencies in the city of the conference to promote attendance at both the conference and training event
    • Conference Chair – David Haug
  • Outreach Committee. The Outreach Committee coordinates networking opportunities and social events for the Western Region.  These include planning the WESTT reception at the NoDig conference, organizing the pre-event social at the WESTT conference, coordinating site visit opportunities, updating the WESTT website, management of Coffee Roulette, and posting on the WESTT LinkedIn page. Outreach Committee Chair – Tiffanie Mendez
    • Social Media Coordinator. This member manages our online Chapter outreach including the WESTT website and social media sites. Social Media Coordinator: Michelle Beason
    • Coffee Roulette Coordinator. This member manages the coffee roulette program sponsored by WESTT. Coffee Roulette is an online platform that initiates and facilitates virtual or in-person conversations amongst our WESTT members. It is a great way to get to build personal connections with our members. Sign up for the Coffee Roulette program here. Coffee Roulette Coordinator: Justin Lianides
  • Magazine Coordinator. This member manages our annual magazine publication, Western Regional Trenchless Review. Learn more about our magazine and past issues HERE. Magazine Coordinator: Devin Nakayama
  • Volunteer Coordinator. This member manages volunteer interest across the WESTT chapter and serves as a point of contact for WESTT members looking to get involved in the chapter. Reach out to the Volunteer Coordinator to learn more about our chapter, connect with committees, or propose a new idea. Volunteer Coordinator: Su Soe
  • Student Chapters. The Student Chapter Committee helps establish and maintain support for the student chapters within our region.  WESTT interacts with students and the assigned faculty sponsors.
    • Identifies opportunities to increase student awareness and understanding of trenchless technologies.
    • Coordinates student participation/attendance at regional WESTT events.
    • Works with NASTT on student events to help increase student access to industry events. 
    • Student Chapter Coordinator – Jacquie Jaques
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