Government Affairs and Structural Engineers Political Action Committees (GAC/SEPAC)

Check out some of our awesome members talking about SE Legislation Day in the video above!

MISSION

The Government Affairs Committee is an SEAOI committee that works closely with the Political Action Committee, or SEPAC. SEPAC was formed in 1987 to represent the interests of structural engineering and allied professions in the political and legislative arenas in Illinois as an independent, bipartisan political action organization dedicated to the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare, the promotion of the application of structural engineering, the improvement of relevant government activities, and the preservation and advancement of the structural engineering profession.  Read the SEPAC By-Laws for more information. 

The Government Affairs Committee is composed of SEAOI members who volunteer their time to meet regularly and to keep SEAOI membership aware of current issues affecting the practice of structural engineering. It is not affiliated with any political party, but through its officers and legislative lobbyists, legislation and regulatory changes are monitored. The financial support comes from the generous contributions of individual SEAOI members and from large and small engineering firms. 

Through the Government Affairs Committee, structural engineers can join forces as a community to monitor legislation and regulatory changes that affect the profession. By combining efforts for the benefit of the profession, members can achieve more than would be possible individually. 

Donate to SEPAC

You can help SEPAC with their mission by donating through SEAOI. Visit the SEAOI Donation page to make your donation today.

GAC/SEPAC Board of Directors

• John McLean, President
• Brian Malone, Treasurer
• Brian Boysen, Secretary
• Jose Medero
• Brian Umbright
• Danielle Peterson
• Jan Blok 
• Jim Pawlikowski (SEAOI Ex-Officio Member)

AIA Prairie Grassroots Legislative Day 

Thanks to everyone who participated in the AIA Prairie Grassroots Legislative Day on March 28!  Several SEAOI members and our Executive Director attended. It was a great opportunity to make our voices heard in Springfield, establish a relationship with our legislators and enhance our relationship with AIA Illinois.