Our Mission
Lead collaboration in support of our national security priorities through advancing three strategic goals: Drive Partnerships, Deliver Solutions, and Develop People.
About the Post
SAME builds leaders and leads collaboration among government and industry to develop multidisciplined solutions to national security infrastructure challenges. Founded in 1920, the Society unites public and private sector individuals and organizations from across the architecture, engineering, construction, environmental and facility management, cyber security, project planning, contracting and acquisition, and related disciplines in support of national security.
With a National Office in Alexandria, Va., and 100 Posts around the world, SAME provides its nearly 28,000 members with extensive opportunities for training, education, and professional development through a robust offering of conferences, workshops, networking events, publications, webinars, and other member-driven programs.
The Kentuckiana Post accomplishes this goal locally by supporting monthly luncheon meetings and other professional/social activities attended by members of local government, military, private industry, students and other interested parties. These meetings are announced via our e-mail distribution list and quarterly newsletter. We are supported by the national Society of American Military Engineers and publications such as The Military Engineer, which also promotes the interests and goals of our Society and its members. Please peruse our website to discover the benefits of SAME Kentuckiana Post membership.
View Kentuckiana Post Bylaws★ Post Leadership
Darin Hensley
Interested in Presenting??
Fill out the application and send to Craig Barnett and Chris Winkeljohn by August 28, 2026.
RECENT HAPPENINGS
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLPARK!!!
The Kentuckiana Post was excited to host another Young Professionals night at the Louisville Bats Game, Friday, April 3rd! Our event was designed to welcome emerging talent into the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (ASCE) industry and connect them with peers, mentors, and potential future employers. Thanks to our sponsors: Benham, a Haskell Company, Kevin Golinghorst, P.E., Barge Design Solutions, Timothy Finney and Black & Veatch, Christina Woolridge, MBA, CP APMP, and organized by our KP Board Member Chair of YP Events, Becky Smolenski Finnigan, PG, CPG.
SERVING THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED
Kentuckiana Post President, Darin Hensley, P.E, PLS, PMP presents the VET CENTER a check from our recent holiday event. The Vet Center uses these funds for many purposes, but one such purpose is providing supplies for Guitars for Vets program. Vets can get free guitar lessons and a free guitar as part of a metal health program. A big thanks to Justin Wagoner AIA, PMP, PMI-ACP and Grace Foley, PE, PMP for organizing our donation through the holiday party last December.
★ WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS ★
coming soon
★ Upcoming Event ★
June 11, 2026 – 📢 Membership Recognition & Scholarship Luncheon
📅 Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
🕒 Time: 11:30-1:30 PM
📍 Location: TBD.
📩 RSVP: Send Matthias Lindenbauer or Lisa Wilson-Plajer an email letting them know you are attending! See emails on Events page.
★ Latest SAME News
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Matthews Sworn In as 107th SAME President
Benjamin Matthews, P.E., F.SAME, was sworn-in as the 107th SAME National President at the 2026 Joint Engineer Training Conference (JETC) on May 20, in Portland, Ore. Matthews takes over the role of President from Michael Huffstetler, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP, F.SAME, 106th National President of SAME. -
Building Relationships for a Lifetime at SAME’s STEM Engineering & Construction Camps
Explore the journey of a SAME Engineering & Construction Camp mentor who is dedicated to inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders. -
Congratulations to SAME’s 2026 National Awards & Medals Recipients
The 2026 Society Ball & Awards Gala will honor stand-out achievements in the A/E/C industry at JETC in Portland, Ore., in May.
Invest in the Future Through the SAME Foundation
The SAME Foundation supports SAME programs that develop leaders, expand STEM opportunities, and assist servicemembers transitioning to civilian careers. These investments ensure initiatives like the Leader Development Program, STEM/Engineering & Construction Camps, STEM Pathways, and Career Transition Workshop remain accessible, impactful, and imagining the possible.
When you give, you directly help foster engineering leadership for the nation. America’s future is bright. Let’s help make it brighter, together.
Communities of Interest
SAME’s Communities of Interest offer members a chance to engage nationally with other professionals focused on a particular technical field or demographic within joint engineering and the A/E/C industry.
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