Mission

The International Community of Interest's mission is threefold:

Connect: Provide a virtual Post for Members to network and remain active in the Society while working overseas
Inform: Facilitate delivery of information and interchange on A/E/C issues of concern to project professionals working at OCONUS locations
Collaborate: Assist Combatant Commands and Regions with Industry-Government Engagement to solve military engineering challenges

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Community Chair

Lt Col Chris Knutson, CEng, PE, PgMP, PMP, F.SAME
USAF (Ret.)

2021 Goals

Re-tool monthly Virtual Post Meetings to support International Member continuing professional development and information needs
Synchronize the CoI’s activities with Europe and Pacific Region VP’s to support OCONUS Posts and Field Chapters
Actively develop GE plan of action in collaboration with USACE, NAVFAC, and Regional VPs

Organization Structure

Chair: Chris Knutson, CEng, P.E., F.SAME
+44(0)79-208-39-160

Communications/Marketing: Vacant

Indo-Pacific Vice Chair: Brian Duffy
(907) 250-5068

Europe Vice Chair: Charysse Knotts +49 (611) 94912323

Programs/Interagency NGO: Lauri Ruch
(321) 507-2219

Field Chapter Liaison: Andra Clapsaddle, PMP, F.SAME

Young Professionals Liaison: CPT Matt Scrivner, P.E.

Grants & Sustaining Member Outreach: Blair Schantz
(406) 924-1722

Resources

Designing US defense projects in the UK.
In this moderated panel session, project experts from both industry and government will join to share their perspectives and best practices for achieving harmonization across UK, US and NATO codes in the design and delivery of USVF projects.
Check out the SAME Real TiME Podcast Nine and find out about SAME overseas with the International COI!
Past Webinar Recordings & Presentation PDFs and IC Call Presentations (Members Only & Login Required, Click on the "Presentations" Tab)
2021 Spring COI Business Meeting Minutes,
Slides & Recording

Education Opportunities

There are currently no upcoming events.

Past Meetings & Events

International Community of Interest 2021 Virtual Post Meetings/Programs

31 August 2021 - US Africa Command Engineer Efforts in Africa

12 Oct 2021 - Dept of State Overseas Business Operations Industry Road Show

11 Nov 2021 - Veterans Day Special Lecture - American Battle Monuments Commission

17-19 Nov 2021 - Small Business Conference

9 Dec 2021 - Value Engineering and Independent Government Estimate