CIEF Chapter of Central Texas

While CIEF Programming started in mid-2022 in the North Texas region, the CIEF Chapter of Central Texas was officially chartered in August of 2024. The Chapter exists to empower students to pursue careers in the built environment through relationships with industry mentors, community members, and real-world workforce development programs.

Contact us at: 2001 Ross Avenue, Suite #700-182, Dallas, TX 75201 |  214.241.1090 | [email protected]

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Upcoming Events

Austin Trades Day 

 |Thursday, November 12th | Travis County Exposition Center 9AM-12PM  | 7311 Decker Ln Austin, TX 78724
Join us to inspire local students to pursue careers in construction. Bring a hands-on activity for students to explore all the industry has to offer; teach them how to swing a hammer, try their hand at mixing cement, scale a wall for roofing, or throw on some PPE and get them welding. Anything to get their hands and minds moving!
CLICK HERE for more information. 

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CIEF- Central Texas Board of Directors

President
​Darren C. Okruhlik
Sundt Construction

Vice President
​Kelli Howard
Surveying & Mapping, LLC. (SAM)

Secretary & Treasurer
Sarah Silberstein
AGC of Texas

                         Director 
                      Christi Scow
                           TSTC

Director
​Kim Hunziker
Texas Department of Transportation

Director
​Joe Wingerter
Kiewit

                                 Director
                           Chip Picheloup 
                            Stacy Witbeck

Director
Beau Perry
WGA Consulting Engineers 

Director
​Cole Wick
​Marsh McLennan Agency

Director
Kourtney Marini
Kitchell Contractors

Director 
Luke Bond 
Propel Career Academy 

Director
Troy DeFrates
Austin Community College

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click here to donate to the central texas chapter

Questions??

For questions on the CIEF-Central Texas Chapter, please contact Delyssa Wise at [email protected]