American Council Of Engineering

Albany, NY ยท Founded 1959

Professional association for engineering and land surveying firms licensed in New York State

Primary audience
Engineering Firms
Work area
Professional Association
Topic
Engineering Standards
Contact
John Evers
Website Contact

About Organization

The organization represents professional engineering and land surveying firms whose principals are licensed by the State of New York and engaged in private practice. Based in Albany, NY, the association assists its members in maintaining professional standards to provide quality engineering and land surveying services to their clients. With 9 employees and $3.4 million in annual revenue as of 2023, the organization has served the industry since 1959.

What They Focus On

Professional Standards

Maintaining high standards of practice for engineering and land surveying firms across New York State

Member Support

Providing resources and guidance to help member firms deliver quality services to their clients

Industry Representation

Advocating for member interests through state and national engineering industry associations

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$3.4M

+33% vs 2021

Expenses (2023)

$3.2M

+44.4% vs 2021

Assets (2023)

$3.1M

+38.3% vs 2021

Employees (2023)

9

-25% vs 2021

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $3,379,763 $3,212,862 $3,063,325 9
2021 $2,540,731 $2,225,039 $2,215,445 12
2020 $2,106,971 $1,798,652 $2,083,286 10
2019 $2,266,005 $2,237,902 $1,878,478 11
2018 $2,362,691 $2,341,079 $1,295,348 10

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Member Engagement

    Connect with licensed engineering and land surveying firms throughout New York State

  • 02

    Standards Development

    Establish and maintain professional practice standards for engineering and surveying services

  • 03

    Resource Provision

    Provide guidance and support tools to help members deliver quality client services

  • 04

    National Collaboration

    Coordinate with American Council of Engineering Companies for broader industry representation

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by American Council Of Engineering

Professional Standards Support

Assists member firms in maintaining professional engineering and land surveying standards for quality client service delivery

Member Services

Provides resources and support to licensed engineering and land surveying firms across New York State

Industry Advocacy

Represents member interests through affiliation with the American Council of Engineering Companies national organization

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind American Council Of Engineering.

John Evers

John Evers

President & Chief Executive Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $240,500
Gina Potfora

Gina Potfora

Vice President of Operations
Full-time
Compensation: $138,241
Mike Burridge

Mike Burridge

NYS Director of Government Relations
Erica Lavigne

Erica Lavigne

Director of Member Services
Jennifer Waterbury

Jennifer Waterbury

Communications Manager
Morgan Daignault

Morgan Daignault

Education & Office Operations Coordinator
Taylor Palmer

Taylor Palmer

NYC Director of Government Relations
WM

William Murray

Vice President
Full-time
Compensation: $151,325
DD

Daniel Duprey

National Director
2 hrs/week
AO

Aine O'Dwyer

Director
AS

Alex Strasenburgh

Director
BT

Brian Towers

Director
CK

Charles Kincaid

Director
CE

Cletus Ezenwa

Director
CH

Craig Hahn

Director
DC

Denise Carter

Director
ES

Ehab Shehata

Director
JM

Jessica Mariani

Director
JH

John Hubert

Director
JM

Joseph Manzella

Director
KP

Kabi Pandey

Director
PN

Patrick Nicoletta

Director
PD

Peter Dimaggio

Director
PG

Peter Gerbasi

Director
PP

Phil Parisi

Director
RC

Robert Cartwright

Director
SL

Shawn Logan

Director
SS

Shila Shah-Gavnoudias

Director
SB

Susan Bayat

Director
VA

Vanessa Ajidinova

Director
BM

Bill Murray

Vice President, Metropolitan Region
TD

Tina Deale

Office Administrator

Milestones

1959

Organization Founded

1959

American Council of Engineering established in New York to represent professional engineering firms

1960

IRS Recognition

1960

Received federal tax-exempt status as a business league under section 501(c)(6)

2020

Revenue Growth Period

2020

Organization revenue increased from $2.1 million to $3.4 million over three years

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AO
Aine O'Dwyer Director 2.00 hrs/week
AS
Alex Strasenburgh Director 2.00 hrs/week
AA
Art Alzamora Chair 2.00 hrs/week
BT
Brian Towers Director 2.00 hrs/week
CK
Charles Kincaid Director 2.00 hrs/week
CB
Christopher Bond Vice Chair Ii 2.00 hrs/week
CE
Cletus Ezenwa Director 2.00 hrs/week
CH
Craig Hahn Director 2.00 hrs/week
DC
Denise Carter Director 2.00 hrs/week
ES
Ehab Shehata Director 2.00 hrs/week
JM
Jessica Mariani Director 2.00 hrs/week
JH
John Hubert Director 2.00 hrs/week
JP
John Paul Cunningham Secretary 2.00 hrs/week
JM
Joseph Manzella Director 2.00 hrs/week
KP
Kabi Pandey Director 2.00 hrs/week
KH
Keith Harlock Chair-Elect 2.00 hrs/week
MS
Matthew Schooley Vice Chair Iii 2.00 hrs/week
MS
Michael Shamma Treasurer 2.00 hrs/week
OG
Oneil Gayle Vice Chair I 2.00 hrs/week
PN
Patrick Nicoletta Director 2.00 hrs/week
PD
Peter Dimaggio Director 2.00 hrs/week
PG
Peter Gerbasi Director 2.00 hrs/week
PP
Phil Parisi Director 2.00 hrs/week
RC
Robert Cartwright Director 2.00 hrs/week
SL
Shawn Logan Director 2.00 hrs/week
SJ
Shelly Johnston Vice Chair Iv 2.00 hrs/week
SS
Shila Shah-Gavnoudias Director 2.00 hrs/week
SB
Susan Bayat Director 2.00 hrs/week
VA
Vanessa Ajidinova Director 2.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$583K

Highest Paid

$265K

John Evers

Compensated Officers

3

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
John Evers President $240,500 $24,050 $264,550 40
William Murray Vice President $151,325 $15,133 $166,458 40
Gina Potfora Vice President $138,241 $13,824 $152,065 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
13 Registrations
8 Clients
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 8 total

American Council Of Engineering Companies
5 filings
Self
American Council Of Life Insurers
2 filings
Self
American Council Of Education
1 filing
Self
American Council Of Independent Laboratories
1 filing
Self
American Council Of Life Insurers (Acli)
1 filing
Self
American Council Of The Blind Inc.
1 filing
Self
The American Council Of Independent Laboratories
1 filing
Self
The American Council Of Life Insurers
1 filing
Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with American Council Of Engineering

Phone

(518) 452-8611

Social

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6 Airline Drive Albany, NY 12205