About the Post
The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) leads collaboration in support of our national security priorities through a commitment to advancing three interdependent strategic goals: Drive Partnerships, Deliver Solutions, and Develop People. Founded in 1920, the Society has a storied history of uniting 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.
The Mount Tacoma 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 monthly 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 browse our website to discover the benefits of SAME Mount Tacoma Post membership.
Board of Directors
Post Officer positions are noted by *. If you are interested in learning more about Post leadership opportunities, please contact any of the current Officers or Elected Directors.
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| President* | Jen Tetatzin (acting) |
| 1st Vice President* | Jen Tetatzin |
| 2nd Vice President* | Vacant |
| Secretary* | Bill Fierst |
| Treasurer* | Seth Mattos |
| Elected Director (2025 – 2027) | Janna Peters |
| Elected Director (2024 – 2026) | John Haddick |
| Elected Director (2023 – 2025) | Mike Moran |
| Past President | Julio Iguina |
Appointed Advisors and Committee Chairs
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Corporate Membership, Post Fellow | Dave Newkirk |
| Individual Membership | James Cave |
| Young Professionals | Meaghan Owens |
| Assistant Treasurer | Mary Bruenn |
| Assistant Secretary | Christian Thompson |
| Programs | Michael Funches |
| Newsletter | Jackie Corley |
| Web Master / Social Media | Jen Tetatzin |
| Awards | Kim Kaul |
| Scholarships | Roy Cutler |
| Streamers, Student Chapter | Michael Cozart |
| Camps | Vacant |
| Military Liaison | Maj Graham Warner |
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.