Council Mission
The mission of the SAME Small Business Council is to promote the role and relevance of small businesses in SAME through outreach, training, opportunity and recognition. A robust and adaptable small business sector is essential to the industrial base, to technical innovation, and to national readiness.
Council Overview
Importance of Small Business
Small business firms contribute approximately 80 percent of our nation’s job growth. Our entrepreneurial approach fosters innovation, drive, and success. Often considered “renegades,” we are an invaluable asset to our nation’s economy and the military mission.
The SAME Small Business Council is committed to keeping SAME members informed with the most up–to–date information from the world of small business. We regularly send out an electronic newsletter to help you stay ahead of the latest trends and take advantage of current developments in growth and partnerships.
If you are interested in getting more information about Small Business Council activities, please login to the SAME website and visit “My Account” and “Join the COIS” and be sure to add the SB Council! Want to serve on the SAME Small Business Council Steering Committee? We’d love to have you! Please refer to “council structure” below to view our committees and what they do. Then, e-mail your contact info to the appropriate committee chair, Lori Revely and Ann McLeod and we’ll get you on board!.
Council Objectives
- Inform SAME of technical programs of interest to small business members
- Help shape SAME’s Federal Small Business Conference for the AEC Industry
- Provide opportunities to collaborate with key government stakeholders
- Represent small business interests on select SAME national committees
- Keep members informed on small business regulations and legislation
- Provide opportunities to highlight small business success stories and lessons learned
Council Chair
Lori Revely, F.SAME, Cavalry Consulting
Steering Committee
Secretary: Jana Roy, Moffatt Nicol
Vice Chair of Communication: Michele Atkinson, Cavalry Consulting
The Communications Committee supports the engagement to SAME’s small business community, production of the monthly Small Business newsletter, informational outreach to SAME members, and provides suggestions for content to appear in national publications.Vice Chair of Digital Strategy and Innovation: Zach Pesicka, WSP
The Digital Strategy and Innovation team advises on artificial intelligence and emerging technology adoption and how small businesses can adopt and integrate them in their operations.Vice Chair of Recognition: Garrett Terlaak, Overwatch Construction Management
The Recognition Committee helps recognize small businesses in the society through awards programs, helps review nominations and Post streamer submissions, and recommends award recipients.Vice Chair of Education & Training: Corey Pacer, Pro2Serve
The Education & Training committee develops webinars and continuing education opportunities.Vice Chair of Outreach: Scott Porter, Advanced Engineering Consultants Ltd.
The Outreach committee helps support Post Small Business Liaisons and supports small business membership recruitment efforts.Vice Chair of Programs & Events: Martha Weekley, FFE, Inc.
The Programs & Events committee supports JETC and SBC, providing input on the creation of Calls for Presentations, review of abstract submissions, recommending other speakers and sessions, value-added activities to the events, and the continuous improvement and expansion of the events.Vice Chair, C3 Liaison: Prisco Ravelli, 24HRC
The COI Liaison Committee supports interaction between the SB Council and other SAME councils, communities, and committees and supports engagement with relevant SAME Strategic Partner organizations.Past Chair: Sally Clark, Procon Consulting
SAME National Office POC: Ann McLeod
SAME National Webinars
Partner Events
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- Webinar
Aligning Engineer and Public Works Curriculums to Meet Industry Needs
Current workforce challenges require an “all hands on deck” approach to solutions, which includes reviewing the education of future engineers and public works professionals. Do current engineering and technology undergraduate courses provide the skills and knowledge needed for the industry? -
- National Academy of Sciences
Cyber Safety Summit 2026
A select gathering of academia, professional organizations, infrastructure owners, and the Nation’s leading companies providing engineering and cybersecurity services committed to protecting human safety in an automated society.
Related TME Articles – Small Business
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Leveraging Waste as an Energy Force Multiplier
Isolated from the mainland and operating at the edge of the power grid, Naval Air Station Key West is evaluating a waste‑to‑energy microgrid that would convert local refuse into on‑site, dispatchable power. -
Seeing Results: Construction at Tyndall Takes Shape
As construction got underway to rebuild Tyndall AFB as the Installation of the Future following the widespread damage caused by Hurricane Michael in 2018, contractors and base leadership navigated the overlapping challenges of constructing dozens of complex projects while the daily activities of an operational base continued. -
Measuring Success of an Onsite Wastewater System
The Louisville District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers played a critical role in designing an innovative septic mound system for the St. Charles Army Reserve Center, with recent evaluations indicating acceptable performance has been maintained years later. -
Identifying Contaminated Materials at Remediation Sites
Differentiating site-related wastes from naturally occurring or industrial background materials is critical for accurate remediation decisions and cost-effective cleanup.
