Objectives of the Academy

The Academy of Geo-Professionals (AGP) has been formed by Geo-Professional Engineers from the Civil Engineering Certification, Inc. (CEC), which is a separately incorporated and wholly-owned subsidiary of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) to improve the practice, elevate the standards, and advance the Geo-Profession by:

1. Identifying and certifying individuals with specialized knowledge in the Geo-Profession for the benefit of the public.
2. Recognizing the ethical practice of the Geo-Profession.
3. Enhancing the technical practice of the Geo-Profession.
4. Supporting and promoting positions on Geo-Professional issues important to the public health, safety, and welfare.
5. Encouraging life-long learning and continued professional development.

To download a copy of the AGP Bylaws, please click here.

The 2012 Academy Board of Trustees are:

• John E. Anderson, PhD, PE, D.GE, M.ASCE, President-Elect
• Robert D. Holtz, PhD, PE, D.GE, Dist.M.ASCE
• Philip King, PE, D.GE, F.ASCE, G-I President
• S. Scot Litke, Aff.M.ASCE, Public Member
• T. Michael McMillen, PE, D.GE, F.ASCE, Immediate Past-President
• Arlan H. Rippe, PE, D.GE, F.ASCE, Past-President
• John J. Segna, PE, BCEE, QEP, M.ASCE, Secretary/Treasurer
• Robert W. Thompson, PE, D.GE, F.ASCE
• Steven D. Thorne, PE, D.GE, M.ASCE, President

(Pictured From L to R: Arlan Rippe, Jean-Louis Briaud, T. Michael McMillen, John Anderson, Robert Holtz, Robert Thompson and Steven Thorne)

The Academy is part of Civil Engineering Certification, Inc. (CEC). CEC is an affiliate of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).