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It shall be the purpose of the Arkansas Post to promote the mission, vision and values of The Society

The Society of American Military Engineers is the only nonprofit professional engineering education organization that actively promotes the advancement of both individual technical knowledge and the collective engineering capabilities of governments, the uniformed services and private industry. Our goal is to unite public and private sector entities and individuals in the A/E/C fields so that we can prepare for and overcome natural and man made disasters, acts of terrorism and improve security at home and abroad.

10/02/2026

SAME Arkansas Post Monthly Meeting

WHEN: Wednesday, October 14th, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (Show up early to order your food)

WHERE: Whole Hog Cafe - Cantrell Rd. Little Rock

SPEAKER: Natalie Rogers | Water Resources Team Leader | Halff

TOPIC: Stormwater Modeling

Bio:
As the Water Resources Team Leader at Halff, Natalie leads a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technical professionals across offices in Little Rock and Fayetteville, AR. With expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, Natalie manages a wide range of water resources projects, including FEMA floodplain studies, dam breach analyses, inundation mapping, and Emergency Action Plan development. She is also deeply involved in public education and outreach, having facilitated numerous forums across Arkansas to engage communities in floodplain awareness and management. Natalie is a passionate advocate for floodplain education and currently serves as Vice Chair and CFM Coordinator for the Arkansas Floodplain Management Association (AFMA). Natalie holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Arkansas State University (2010) and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Mississippi State University (2013). She is a licensed Professional Engineer and a Certified Floodplain Manager. Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and exploring the outdoors.

09/03/2026

SAME Arkansas Post Monthly Meeting

WHEN: Wednesday, September 9th, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (Show up early to order your food)

WHERE: Whole Hog Cafe - Cantrell Rd. Little Rock

SPEAKER: Joshua Jones | Mechanical Engineer | Cromwell

TOPIC: Commissioning For Government Projects

Bio:
Joshua D. Jones, PE, PMP, CxA, CEM is a Mechanical Engineer with Cromwell Architects Engineers, specializing in commissioning, investigative building services, and optimization of high-performance building systems. A graduate of Georgia Institute of Technology, Joshua holds multiple industry-recognized credentials and is licensed pilot for both manned and unmanned aircraft. With a background rooted in both engineering and project delivery, Joshua brings a practical, results-driven perspective to improving facility performance across complex environments.

Joshua’s portfolio includes a wide range of local and international federal projects, including facilities for the DoW, NATO, GSA, DeCA, NETCOM, Armed Forces Resorts and Lodging, Child and Youth Services, MWR facilities, and more. His experience spans mission-critical environments where reliability, compliance, and performance are essential along with ensuring U.S. interested are maintained while recognizing host nation codes/standards and force agreements are maintained in foreign territory.

Joshua will focus on the practical application of commissioning within real-world project constraints. His sessions challenge project teams to rethink traditional approaches by addressing a fundamental question: Would you rather have your facility commissioned before or after occupancy? Through this lens, he will attempt to provide clear guidance on how to appropriately apply commissioning to federal projects to achieve better outcomes, reduce risk, and ensure systems perform as intended from day one.

08/07/2026

Join us at Evo's Central Arkansas Office for August's monthly meeting!

SAME Arkansas Post Monthly Meeting

WHEN: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
11:30 am - 1:00 pm

WHERE: Evo Central AR Office | 1 Riverfront Place, Suite 500, North Little Rock, AR 72116

SPEAKERS:
Chris Cerrato | President - Business Development | Evo
Casey Cerrato | Principal - Operations | Evo

TOPIC: Build Better with DIRTT Pre-Fab Solutions & Showroom Tour

BIO:
Evo Business Environments delivers turnkey interior solutions, including commercial furniture, prefab walls, millwork, timber structures, access flooring, soundmasking, and more, with in-house designers and installers to take your project from design through completion. As a DIRTT partner of over 10 years, we're helping change the way traditional construction is done, building faster and cleaner with more flexibility down the road.

RSVP for Lunch:
To ensure we have an accurate headcount for the catering order, please RSVP directly to Kristin Lord at: [email protected]. A QR code will be available on-site for lunch payments.

07/02/2026

Join us at Camp Robinson for July's monthly meeting!

SAME Arkansas Post Monthly Meeting

WHEN: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
11:30 am - 1:00 pm

WHERE: Camp Robinson Post Headquarters | 9734 Arkansas Ave., North Little Rock, AR 72199

SPEAKERS:
David Stanley, P.E. | Vice President | Arcadis
LTC Matt Leimberg | Deputy Commander
Mr. Gib Richardson | Contracting & Facilities Maintenance Officer

TOPIC: Arkansas National Guard Future Capital Projects

Base Access & Security:
The meeting is held at Camp Robinson. Please be aware that while the base is open to visitors, you must stop at the security office before proceeding through the main gate. All visitors are required to present a valid photo ID. Please allow a few extra minutes for this process.

RSVP for Lunch:
Lunch will be hosted by CDI! To ensure we have an accurate headcount for the catering order, please RSVP directly to Kristin Lord at: [email protected].

06/03/2026

SAME Arkansas Post Monthly Meeting

WHEN: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (Show up early to order your food)

WHERE: Whole Hog Cafe - Cantrell Rd. Little Rock

SPEAKER: Sean Joyce | Project Engineer | Anthony Hardwood Composites / EMTEK

TOPIC: Energy & Civil Infrastructure Construction | Electrical Transmission and Distribution

BIO:
Sean has worked with Anthony Hardwood Composites (AHC) as a Project Engineer since May of 2022. He primarily designs access systems for civil and transmission projects across the US using engineered wood products. Sean and his team design roads and working pads in unimproved sites with soil subgrade moduli ranging from 70 PCI to 0.07 PCI. These access systems range from elevated working platforms on challenging terrain to floating roads across swift rivers.

Sean and his team use Beam on Elastic Foundation (BOEF) modeling to predict their access system’s deflection and stresses imposed from equipment loading to optimize designs to be safe and mitigate environmental impact. Soil Bearing failure and deflection in the working surface is inevitable, Sean collaborates with third party engineers to predict these deflections during critical loading scenarios and evaluate risk so crane operators can be confident in their pick loads and radius. Sean and his team use safety metrics like HECA (High-Energy Control Assessment) to ensure all work during High-Energy lifts are in a manner that is controlled and safe.

Sean grew up in Central Maine and graduated from the University of Maine with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. Sean, his wife Amanda, and their 9-month-old son Kilian live in Southern Maine.

05/08/2026

REMINDER:

SAME AR Post May Meeting: Industry Government Engagement Roundtables

Join us for a different kind of monthly meeting!

On Wednesday, May 13th, the SAME Arkansas Post is moving away from the traditional podium-and-slide presentation to host a dynamic Industry Government Engagement (IGE) session.

The Format:
We are facilitating a structured roundtable discussion designed to bridge the gap between sectors. Attendees will be divided into small groups consisting of both industry and government representatives. To ensure a productive dialogue, each group will have a designated leader and curated talking points focused on mutual pain points and collaborative solutions.

Why Attend?:
This is a high-impact opportunity to have your voice heard in a focused, interactive setting. Instead of just listening to a speaker, you will be part of the conversation, building stronger professional relationships and helping develop real-world solutions for our district.

Event Logistics:
When: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: Camp Robinson Post Headquarters
Address: 9734 Arkansas Ave., North Little Rock, AR 72199
Theme: Industry Government Engagement (IGE) Roundtables

Base Access & Security:
The meeting is held at Camp Robinson. Please be aware that while the base is open to visitors, you must stop at the security office before proceeding through the main gate. All visitors are required to present a valid photo ID. Please allow a few extra minutes for this process.

RSVP for Lunch:
Lunch will be provided! To ensure we have an accurate headcount for the catering order, please RSVP directly to Jason Hopkins at: [email protected].

05/01/2026

SAME AR Post May Meeting: Industry Government Engagement Roundtables

Join us for a different kind of monthly meeting!

On Wednesday, May 13th, the SAME Arkansas Post is moving away from the traditional podium-and-slide presentation to host a dynamic Industry Government Engagement (IGE) session.

The Format:
We are facilitating a structured roundtable discussion designed to bridge the gap between sectors. Attendees will be divided into small groups consisting of both industry and government representatives. To ensure a productive dialogue, each group will have a designated leader and curated talking points focused on mutual pain points and collaborative solutions.

Why Attend?:
This is a high-impact opportunity to have your voice heard in a focused, interactive setting. Instead of just listening to a speaker, you will be part of the conversation, building stronger professional relationships and helping develop real-world solutions for our district.

Event Logistics:
When: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: Camp Robinson Post Headquarters
Address: 9734 Arkansas Ave., North Little Rock, AR 72199
Theme: Industry Government Engagement (IGE) Roundtables

Base Access & Security:
The meeting is held at Camp Robinson. Please be aware that while the base is open to visitors, you must stop at the security office before proceeding through the main gate. All visitors are required to present a valid photo ID. Please allow a few extra minutes for this process.

RSVP for Lunch:
Lunch will be provided! To ensure we have an accurate headcount for the catering order, please RSVP directly to Jason Hopkins at: [email protected]

04/20/2026

It was a beautiful day for golf! Thanks to everyone who came out to support the S.A.M.E. Arkansas Post and STEM Scholarships for the next generation!

04/06/2026

SAME Arkansas Post Monthly Meeting

WHEN: Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (Show up early to order your food)

WHERE: Whole Hog Cafe - Cantrell Rd. Little Rock

SPEAKER: Tyler Newtown | Territory Manager | The Garland Company

TOPIC:
Roof Systems Overview

Speaker Bio:
Tyler Newton is a North Little Rock–based building envelope specialist and representative for The Garland Company, a full-service manufacturer of high-performance roofing and waterproofing systems. With over 12 years of experience, Tyler partners with building owners to assess, design, and implement durable roofing and exterior envelope solutions that prioritize lifecycle performance, resiliency, and cost control.

A graduate of the University of Arkansas, Tyler brings a disciplined, process-driven approach to every project—supporting condition assessments, moisture diagnostics, capital planning, and construction oversight. He ensures quality through vetted contractor networks and consistent field inspections.

Tyler is committed to helping federal facility teams extend asset life, reduce risk, and simplify project ex*****on through technical expertise and a single point of accountability.

Address

We Meet The Second Wednesday Of Each Month At Whole Hogg On Cantrell
Little Rock, AR

Opening Hours

11:30am - 1pm

Telephone

+15018316311

Website

https://www.same.org/Arkansas

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