History of SENH
History
SENH first began as an unorganized affiliation of several New Hampshire Practicing Structural Engineers whom saw a need and desire to organize and meet to share technical issues, practice issues and common issues and concerns. The first group meeting occurred on March 23, 1993 in Laconia with twelve structural engineers attending.
Informal meetings with technical presentations were organized and continued to occur for the remainder of 1993. Through networking, other structural engineers learned of these informal meetings and attendance increased. Finally, a meeting was held in Laconia on February 17, 1994, where the vast majority of structural engineers in attendance agreed to formally organize a structural engineering organization.
A Board of Directors was elected and the first Board Meeting occurred on March 23, 1994. By-laws were created and approved on January 26, 1995. SENH was incorporated in the State of New Hampshire on March 30, 1995.
Membership has grown steadily since SENH formally organized, with a year end membership tally as follows:
| Year Ending | Members | Associate Members | Student Members | Total Membership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 110 | 35 | 13 | 158 |
| 2009 | 116 | 43 | 27 | 186 |
| 2008 | 119 | 50 | 18 | 187 |
| 2007 | 115 | 49 | 12 | 176 |
| 2006 | 115 | 47 | 7 | 169 |
| 2005 | 126 | 50 | 0 | 176 |
| 2004 | 130 | 47 | 0 | 177 |
| 2003 | 125 | 57 | 2 | 184 |
| 2002 | 122 | 60 | 1 | 183 |
| 2001 | 111 | 49 | 0 | 160 |
| 2000 | 110 | 62 | 0 | 172 |
| 1999 | 104 | 60 | 0 | 164 |
| 1998 | 96 | 59 | - | 155 |
| 1997 | 93 | 48 | - | 141 |
| 1996 | 76 | 33 | - | 109 |
| 1995 | 66 | 21 | - | 87 |
| 1994 | 47 | 12 | - | 59 |
SENH joined NCSEA (National Coalition of Structural Engineering Association) as a member organization in August of 1996. NCSEA is a national umbrella organization that represents each state member organization on national issues of impotence and interest to structural engineers.
Past Association Officers
Sean James, P.E., Secretary (2009 – 2010), President (2010 – XXXX)
Hoyle Tanner & Associates Inc, Manchester, NH
Norm Cote, P.E., Director-at-Large (2009 – 2010), Secretary (2010 – XXXX)
NGC Structural, LLC, Dover, NH
Ed Bergeron, P.E., Vice President (2009 – XXXX)
HE Bergeron Engineers Inc., North Conway, NH, Inc
Kyle Roy, P.E., Treasurer (2008 – XXXX)
VA Medical Center, Manchester, NH
Tony Coviello, P.E., Vice President (2008-2009), President (2009-2010), Director At Large (2010 – XXXX)
Summit Engineering, Portsmouth, NH
Robert S. Busby, P.E., Director At Large (2005 – 2006), Secretary (2006 – 2009)
Kalwall Corporation, Manchester, NH
Alex Azodi, P.E., Vice President (2004 – 2007), President (2008 – 2009)
OMEGA Structural Engineers, Newbury, NH
Linda McNair Perry, P.E., Secretary (2004 – 2006), President (2006 – 2008)
SFC Engineering Partnership, Inc, Manchester, NH
Steve W. Johnson, P.E., Secretary (2003 – 2004), President (2004- 2006), Director At Large (2007 – 2009)
NHDOT, Concord, NH
James Karmozyn, P.E., Treasurer (2002 – 2008)
H. E. Bergeron Engineers, North Conway, NH
Roger W. Gayer, P.E., Director at Large (2002 – 2003) - Vice President (2003- 2004)
Structures Unlimited, Inc., Manchester, NH
Matthew J. Low, P.E., Director at Large (2001 – 2002) - President (2002- 2004)
Vice President, Bridge Team Leader, Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc., Manchester, NH
Ray S. Cowan, P.E., Treasurer (2000 - 2002)
Principal and Structural Work Group Manager, SFC Engineering Partnership, Inc., Manchester, NH
Benjamin E. Tirey, P.E., Secretary ( 1999 – 2003)
Str. Eng Consultant, Temple, NH
David K. Konieczny, P.E., Director at Large ( 1999 – 2001) - Vice President (2001- 2003)
Owner, Pyramid Engineering, P.C., Manchester, NH
Dennis R. LaBombard, P.E., Vice President (1998 – 2000) - President (2000 – 2002)
Owner, LaBombard Engineering
Jeffrey S. Nawrocki, P.E., Director at Large (1997- 1999) President, JSN Associates, Inc., One Autumn Street, Portsmouth, NH
Mutsuko H. Gallo, P.E. – Secretary (1997 – 1999)
President, Hayashi Corporation, 22 Manchester Road, Derry, NH
Robert H. Durfee, P.E., Secretary (1994 – 1997) - President (1998 – 2000)
Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc., 150 Dow Street, Manchester, NH
Fred E. Emanuel, P.E. – Treasurer (1994 – 1999)
President, Emanuel Engineering, Stratham, NH
Jeffrey S. Trexler, P.E. – Vice President (1994 – 1998)
Owner, Trexler Engineering
Jeffrey L. Tirey, P.E. – Director at Large (1994 – 1997)
President, Tirey & Associates, P.C.
Joel B. Fisher, P.E. – President (1994 – 1997)
RFS Engineering, Inc., Laconia, NH
Past Committees
The Board of Directors has appointed several specialty committees that have followed through on topics of interest to our organization. Committees that have completed their charge and are now inactive or retired are:
| Committee Name | Year Appointed | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Public Relationship Committee | 2005 | Active |
| Special Inspection Committee | 2003 | Retired |
| NCSEA Conference Committee | 2001 | Retired |
| Student Member Committee | 1999 | Inactive |
| Continuing Education Committee | 1999 | Inactive |
| Web Site Committee | 1998 | Retired |
| Specialty Licensing Committee | 1997 | Retired |
| Snow Load Mapping Committee | 1996 | Retired |