Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Voice in Engineering Advocacy and Development
The Kansas Society of Professional Engineers has been the definitive voice for licensed engineers since 1910, representing all engineering disciplines across industry, construction, education, and government. Our mission centers on advancing the engineering profession through advocacy, professional development, and promotion of licensure. With over a century of experience, we provide critical resources to enhance members' expertise in areas like transportation policy, engineering education initiatives, and legislative advocacy.Our team combines deep industry knowledge with a commitment to maintaining Kansas' engineering standards, demonstrated through successful efforts like extending the University Engineering Initiative Act and protecting PE license qualifications. As a trusted authority, we prioritize transparency in legislative processes and maintain rigorous ethical standards while fostering collaboration between engineers, policymakers, and educational institutions.
Services
Legislative Advocacy
Professional Development
Engineering Education
Policy Development
Licensure Promotion
Chapter Coordination
Event Organization
Volunteer Coordination
Details
- Year established: 1910
Highlights and features
- We advocate for engineering professionals with over a century of legislative experience
- Our team successfully extended the University Engineering Initiative Act through 2032
- We protect professional engineer license qualifications through active legislative engagement
- We maintain strong relationships with Kansas' three major engineering universities
- Our advocacy directly impacts state transportation and water policy development
Services
Legislative Advocacy
KSPE provides expert legislative representation for engineering professionals. Our advocacy team works year-round to protect engineering standards, promote licensure requirements, and influence policy decisions affecting the profession. We maintain direct relationships with Kansas legislators and government agencies to ensure engineers' voices are heard in policy development.
Professional Development
We offer comprehensive professional development opportunities through conferences, workshops, and networking events. Our annual conference connects engineers with industry leaders, while our chapter programs provide localized learning and collaboration opportunities. These initiatives help engineers maintain licensure and stay current with industry advancements.
Engineering Education
KSPE actively supports engineering education through the University Engineering Initiative Act, which funds engineering programs at Kansas' three major universities. We work to increase engineering graduate numbers and promote STEM education programs that develop future engineering professionals across the state.
Policy Development
Our organization develops and promotes engineering policy positions on critical issues like transportation infrastructure, water management, and professional licensing. We collaborate with state agencies and educational institutions to create policies that maintain engineering excellence and protect public safety through proper engineering practices.
Chapter Coordination
We coordinate nine regional chapters covering all areas of Kansas, including student chapters and specialized practice divisions. These chapters provide localized networking opportunities, professional development, and community engagement for engineers across different geographic regions and engineering disciplines.
People
Travis Lowe
Executive Director
With extensive experience in professional engineering advocacy, Travis leads KSPE's strategic initiatives and organizational operations. He oversees legislative efforts and member services.
Blake Murray
Membership Director
Blake manages membership programs and chapter relations, working to expand KSPE's reach across all engineering disciplines in Kansas.
JJ Matzek
Financial Director
JJ oversees financial operations and budget management, ensuring fiscal responsibility in all KSPE programs and initiatives.
Christin Monts
Event Manager
Christin coordinates KSPE's annual conference and other professional events, creating valuable networking and development opportunities for members.
Wayne Nelson
EFK President
As EFK President, Wayne leads efforts to advance engineering education and public awareness of engineering's impact on quality of life in Kansas.
Questions
How does KSPE support professional engineers in Kansas?
We provide legislative advocacy, professional development resources, and policy representation for licensed engineers across all disciplines.
What legislative initiatives has KSPE recently supported?
We successfully extended the University Engineering Initiative Act through 2032 and protected PE license qualifications in 2021 legislation.
How can engineers get involved with KSPE activities?
Through our volunteer portal, members can participate in committees, events, and advocacy efforts matching their expertise and interests.
What educational programs does KSPE support?
We advocate for engineering education funding and collaborate with Kansas State University, University of Kansas, and Wichita State University.
How does KSPE impact Kansas' infrastructure policy?
We actively engage with KDOT on transportation planning and advocate for engineering standards in state infrastructure projects.
