About the Post
The Pikes Peak Post (PPP) of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) is focused on networking and community involvement that increases collaboration between the public and private sector, professional and personal development of our members, as well as tailored opportunities to promote education and credentialing of our membership. The PPP is one of six posts located within the Rocky Mountain Region. The post also supports a Student Chapter at the US Air Force Academy located in Colorado Springs, CO.
Sister Posts in the Rocky Mountain Region, include:
- Albuquerque Post, Albuquerque, NM
- Big Sky Post, Malmstrom, MT
- Denver Metro Post, Denver, CO
- Frontier Post, Cheyenne, WY
- High Plains Post, Cannon AFB, NM
- Tularosa Basin Post, Holloman AFB, New Mexico
The Society of American Military Engineers kicked off our 100th year of existence by publishing the 2025 SAME Strategic Plan in January 2020. While the plan is new, the purpose and direction of the Society remains unchanged.
2025 Mission
Build leaders and lead collaboration among government and industry to develop multi-disciplined solutions to national security infrastructure challenges.
2025 Vision
Serve our nation as the foremost integrator for leadership development and technical collaboration within the A/E/C profession.
2025 Strategic Outcome
Set the industry standard for active membership that creates lasting impact at the local and national levels.
2025 Strategic Goals
- Strengthen industry-government engagement
- Build and sustain resilient communities
- Develop leaders for the profession
- Enrich the STEM pipeline for the nation
- Prepare servicemembers and veterans for the A/E/C industry
Pikes Peak Post Charter
Be it known to all by these presents:
The members of The Society of American Military Engineers residing in and near Rocky Mountain Region having associated themselves in the formation of a local unit of the Society, and having applied for charter under the style and title above indicated; Now, therefore, by virtue of the authority reposed in us by the Constitution of The Society of American Military Engineers we have this day granted to the said Pikes Peak Post this Charter of Incorporation as witness our signatures and Seal hereto affixed.
It shall be the purpose of this Post to promote the aims of The Society of American Military Engineers and the interests of the National Defense, by fostering closer personal relations between the members of our Society, by stimulating the interest of the profession in engineering preparedness, both personal and material, for the defense of our country, by the dissemination of engineering information bearing on defense, and by maintaining the high standard and traditions of the profession of military engineering.
This unit and its members shall observe all the duties and requirements and enjoy all the rights and privileges which are now or may hereafter be demanded or accorded by the provisions of the Constitution of the Society, and by the laws of the United States. This Charter shall be perpetual.
Given at Washington, D.C. this 7th day of November, 1942.
The Society of American Military Engineers
Signed by the President and Secretary
Post Officers
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Jared Geissler, PE, MBA, PMP, CHMM | President |
| Yvonne Lee, RA, NCARB | 1st Vice President |
| Brett Jackson | 2nd Vice President |
| Cameron Bowsky, P.E. | Secretary |
| Matt Riggs | Treasurer |
| Jenna Reagan Megan Windeknecht |
Young Professionals Representative |
| Col (ret) Brad Wambeke | USAFA Representative |
| Joe Schwarz | Fellows & Senior Members Representative |
Post Committees
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Kristin Lum-Perreira | Programs |
| Kimberly Robertson | Membership |
| Sarah Durst | Communications |
| Andrea Andrews | Golf Tournament |
| Todd Cartwright, P.E. James Hodges, P.E. Scott Prosuch |
STEM |
| Bill Beary | National Security & Resiliency |
| MSGT Nicholas Heier | Enlisted Advisor |
| Bob Fant | Credentialing & Professional Development |
| Russ Cirillo Kenda Enney Edie Fiske |
Small Business |
| Brett Jackson | Industry-Government Engagement (IGE) |
| CDR (ret) Jason Wood | Service Member & Veterans Outreach |
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.