President
Paige Lazar, P.E.
Company/Job: Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation / Statewide Transit Planner
Biography: My name is Paige, and I am excited to serve as your President. I graduated from The University of Dayton in 2017 and then moved to Houston where I began my career. My journey eventually led me to Virginia in 2020. After nearly six years in the private sector, I decided to shift into a public sector planning role where I help facilitate greater access to public transportation in Virginia. Outside of the office I serve as a Certified Virginia Master Naturalist (Pocahontas Chapter) where I work on local, nature resource focused projects such a bluebird monitoring with the Virginia Bluebird Society, and oyster repopulation with VA Oyster Shell Recycling Program.
Vice President
OPEN
President-Elect
Kyle Hogan, P.E.
Company/Job: Timmons Group / Project Engineer
Biography: My name is Kyle Hogan and I am excited to serve as your Vice President for the Richmond Branch. Originally raised in New Jersey, I left for the wide-open spaces and mountains of Virginia and graduated with a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech in 2019. After college, I moved to Richmond and joined Timmons Group as a Project Engineer on the transportation design team. My favorite part of being a civil engineer is the opportunity to work on projects that will have a direct impact on the places we live. I look forward to sharing my passion for community service and helping connect young professionals to our ASCE Richmond branch.
Outside of work, I can be found hiking along the James River, playing kickball, and cheering on the Yankees to another playoff run! I’m also an avid runner and plant parent.
Treasurer
OPEN
Secretary
OPEN
Communications Chair
OPEN
Community Service Chair
Isabelle Stern
Company/Job: Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) / Consulting Engineer
Biography: I am excited to continue serving as the Community Service Chair. I am from Richmond, VA and graduated with my B.S. in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech in 2018. At Virginia Tech, I was an active member of ASCE and Concrete Canoe, both of which sparked my interest in the field. I have been with SGH for five years. While I am based out of our DC office, I work out of Richmond and serve many of our projects in central VA. I have experience in design, investigation, rehabilitation, and field observations of historic and contemporary buildings, as well as flood mitigation design for buildings. I love the variety of challenges and projects. Outside of work, you can find me immersed in Richmond’s outdoor scene, working on craft projects, and volunteering in the community.
Government Relations Chair
Ashley Senior, E.I.T.
Company/Job: HDR Engineering / Geotechnical Engineer
Biography: Howdy – I am excited to serve as the Government Relations Chair! Currently, I am a Geotechnical EIT at HDR in Glen Allen, VA. I graduated from Texas A&M University in May 2022 with a BS in Civil Engineering and a concentration in Geotechnical Engineering. After obtaining my undergraduate degree, I graduated with my MS in Business from the Mays Business School at Texas A&M in May 2023. While I attended college in Texas, I am originally from Central Virginia. Growing up, I was surrounded by civil engineering, even participating in the Popsicle Bridge Competition hosted by ASCE in middle school. Though I initially wanted to be a structural engineer, the world of geotechnical engineering captured my attention in college. As a geotechnical engineer, I love the variety of projects I can work on and the opportunity to explore beyond the confines of my desk with field work!
Outside of work, you can find me chasing after my puppy, Maverick, sewing, and spending time with my family.
Education Outreach Chair
John Myers, P.E.
Company/Job: Menard USA / Senior Design Engineer
Biography: I am excited to be serving as the Education Outreach Chair. I am originally from the Baltimore, MD area, but moved to Houston, TX after college. My family recently moved to Richmond in the Summer of 2020. Prior to moving I served on the ASCE Houston Branch board in 2015-2016, and previously served as the Younger Member Chair, and the Golf Tournament Chair. I attended Virginia Tech from 2008 to 2013, where I graduated with a B.S. in Civil Engineering, and subsequently with a M.S. in Civil Engineering with a geotechnical focus.
I am currently the Senior Design Engineer for the Menard’s Southeast Region, along with supervising all design work for both the Southeast and Gulf Coast regions. Prior to Menard, I worked in geotechnical consulting, and have been involved in a large variety of projects, including many in the oil & gas, public, and commercial sectors. Outside of work, I mostly spend my time trying to keep up with a toddler, her younger brother, and two dogs.
Awards and Recognitions Chair
Brett Grunert
Members Chair
Niko Ambrose, E.I.T.
Company/Job: Virginia Department of Transportation / Traffic Engineer
Biography: My name is Niko Ambrose and I will be serving as Government Relations Chair. I graduated from Old Dominion University with a B.S. in Civil Engineering in 2019. Since graduating college I have worked with the Virginia Department of Transportation as a Traffic Engineer in the Richmond District office serving my community by working on Traffic Engineering Studies and addressing citizen safety concerns.
Outside of work, I enjoy walking my dog Korra, spending time with family and friends, and watching and playing sports.
Young Member Chair
OPEN
Webmaster Chair
James Dishner, P.E.
Company/Job: JMT / Water Resources Design Engineer
Biography: James graduated from Marshall University in his home state of West Virginia with a B.S. in Civil Engineering in 2020. In college he was active in ASCE and served as the concrete canoe captain his senior year. Shortly after graduating he moved to Richmond and started working for the JMT Water Resources department where he develops linear infrastructure drainage, stormwater management quality and quantity design, and performs hydraulic and hydrologic studies.
James has been described as charming, inspirational, brilliant, and a trailblazer. In his free time, he enjoys backpacking across the country, playing soccer, and running.
Past President / Advisor
Kohltan Heiter, P.E.
Company/Job: HDR Engineering / Geotechnical Engineer
Biography: I am originally from Iowa and attended undergrad at the Missouri University of Science and technology, where I received my B.S. in Geological Engineering. Upon graduation in 2015, I took a leap and moved to Richmond to begin my career with HDR, where we specialize primarily in transportation-related projects. While continuing my work with HDR, I pursued an online MSCE degree through NC State, and after a grueling five years, I graduated in the Fall of 2020. In my free time I enjoy playing golf, cooking, traveling, and spending time with my wife and family of pets (two cats, one dog, and various foster pups).
I joined the local ASCE branch upon moving to Richmond and have really enjoyed networking with those involved and staying up to date with local projects and emerging civil engineering practices. I’ve served on the Richmond Branch board since 2021, previously holding Vice President and Awards and Recognition Chair positions.