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
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.
The Dallas 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 Dallas Post membership.
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Dallas Post President
Jennifer M. Vilbig Lawson, PE
Vilbig & Associates, PLLC
Post News
View a calendar of our upcoming events on the events tab.
SAME Southwest Regional Career Transition Workshop:
October 13, 2026 – October 16, 2026 – Location TBA
SAME Texas and Southwest Region Posts will deliver high-impact engagement across key installations throughout the Southwest United States, connecting with military talent at some of the region’s most strategic bases. The program will provide future-focused career preparation tailored to the unique transition needs of service members stationed across Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, and surrounding areas—regions that will continue to be home to a significant concentration of operational and training commands. Click here for information: SAME Texas & Southwest Career Transition Workshop 2026 – SAME
Meeting Sponsorship Now Available – Information Here
SAME STEM/Engineering & Construction Camp application portal is now open! Apply Here
SAME Dallas Post 2026 Foundation Scholarship Application is now live! Apply Here
2026 SAME Dallas Meeting Dates
Jun 15 – Lunch Meeting https://www.eventbrite.com/e/same-dallas-post-june-2026-luncheon-tickets-1990252902006?aff=oddtdtcreator
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how transportation agencies plan, operate, and deliver mobility—and TxDOT is no exception. Join us as we welcome Darren Anderson, TxDOT’s Senior Director of Strategy and Innovation, for an inside look at how emerging technologies are influencing the future of transportation in Texas.
With leadership spanning strategic innovation, emerging technology, research initiatives, and performance analytics, Darren is at the forefront of evaluating and integrating tools that could transform everything from safety and system reliability to automated and cooperative transportation. His work across national committees and advisory groups gives him a front-row view of what’s coming next—and what it means for Texas.
This is a rare opportunity to hear how AI may shape the state’s transportation network and the industry’s role in that evolution. Don’t miss a forward-looking conversation that promises to spark ideas!
Become a Meeting Sponsor
Showcase your firm to a highly engaged audience of industry leaders, public-sector partners, and A/E/C professionals shaping the future of infrastructure in North Texas.
Gold Sponsor-$500 (Limited to Two) includes three meeting registrations, company slide during the luncheon, company logo on meeting Welcome slide, and logo on meeting announcement and promotions. Silver sponsor-$100 (unlimited) includes one meeting registration, company name on meeting Welcome slide, and recognition during the luncheon.
Contact frances.jensen@stvinc.com for more information or to sponsor.
Jul 20 – Lunch Meeting
Aug 17 – Resiliency Forum, Location TBD
Aug 21 – Clay Shoot – 2026 SAME Dallas & Fort Worth Annual Clay Shoot
Friday, August 21st at Elm Fork Shooting Sports, Dallas, TX
Start time – 8 AM
All proceeds from this event will be used to support veterans and to fund scholarships for deserving students in the areas of architecture, engineering and science programs at accredited universities.
Note: Non-member NSCA/NSSA Class B and above shooters are not eligible for shooting prizes.
Click here for more information, to register or to sponsor: click here
For questions, please contact:
Ryan Matthews
cel 469.247.2871
Ryan.Matthews@sam.biz
Sep 21 – Lunch Meeting
Oct 19 – Lunch Meeting
Nov 9 – Joint Lunch Meeting with ASCE, Vouv Meeting & Event Space
Dec – Holiday Party TBD
Thank you to everyone who made 2025 a success, we couldn’t do it without you! Have a safe and joyous holiday season. We look forward to a prosperous 2026. Visit the Events page to see the 2026 meeting dates.
★ Upcoming Events
SAVE THE DATE: Infrastructure Forum – February 4th, 2026 – Grapevine Convention Center (More info to come)
SAME STEM Camps
STEM/Engineering & Construction Camps offer high school students interested in a highly unique STEM experience the chance to spend a week at a military base learning engineering, construction and design, while developing leadership skills and discovering the potential of a career in STEM.
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The 2026 SAME San Juan Field Chapter Industry Day highlights the importance of industry government engagement in a rapidly changing region.
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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