Opening General Session: Wally "Famous" Amos Thursday, September 27, 8:30 am - 9:30 am
As founder of Famous Amos Cookies and father of the gourmet chocolate chip cookie industry, Wally Amos has the experience of creating and managing several businesses. He addresses the challenges of entrepreneurship with his own unique approach, focusing on commitment, integrity, attitude, imagination, enthusiasm, self-esteem, giving, faith and love. Wally will show your organization how to turn lemons into lemonade. Join us for the inspirational story of this true American entrepreneur!
Awards Luncheon & Guest Speaker:
Professor David Billington, Princeton University Thursday, September 27, 11:15 am - 1:15 pm
Hear one of the world's foremost structural engineers speak on the scientific, social and artistic aspects of bridges, towers and other large-scale structures. Billington illuminates the concept of "structural art," an art form parallel to but independent of architecture. Following the speaker, "Young Professional of the Year" awards will be presented to five young engineers. 2007 ACEC scholarships will be presented, as well as the Past Chairmen's Award, Community Service Award, newly-elected Fellows, CASE and CAMEE awards.
Luncheon Speaker: Gary Wendt Friday, September 28, 12 noon - 1:30 pm
A celebrated engineer and business leader, Gary Wendt revolutionized the financial services industry. As President and CEO of GE Capital Services, he turned GE's fledgling division into the company's largest income-producing unit—40% of GE's income. Currently Executive Managing Partner of Global Opportunity Advisors, Wendt will discuss key trends and opportunities in today's marketplace and will suggest how engineering firms can best take advantage of globalization.
As founder of Famous Amos Cookies and father of the gourmet chocolate chip cookie industry, Wally Amos has the experience of creating and managing several businesses. He addresses the challenges of entrepreneurship with his own unique approach, focusing on commitment, integrity, attitude, imagination, enthusiasm, self-esteem, giving, faith and love. Wally will show your organization how to turn lemons into lemonade. Join us for the inspirational story of this true American entrepreneur!
Hear one of the world's foremost structural engineers speak on the scientific, social and artistic aspects of bridges, towers and other large-scale structures. Billington illuminates the concept of "structural art," an art form parallel to but independent of architecture. Following the speaker, "Young Professional of the Year" awards will be presented to five young engineers. 2007 ACEC scholarships will be presented, as well as the Past Chairmen's Award, Community Service Award, newly-elected Fellows, CASE and CAMEE awards.
A celebrated engineer and business leader, Gary Wendt revolutionized the financial services industry. As President and CEO of GE Capital Services, he turned GE's fledgling division into the company's largest income-producing unit—40% of GE's income. Currently Executive Managing Partner of Global Opportunity Advisors, Wendt will discuss key trends and opportunities in today's marketplace and will suggest how engineering firms can best take advantage of globalization.
