Voting for SAME’s Board of Direction: March 1–April 15
The 2025 SAME national election is running from March 1–April 15. This year’s ballot includes candidates for President-Elect, Vice President, and Elected Director.
For 2025, there are seven Elected Director candidates vying for four spots. Vote for any four candidates (at least one Young Professional member will be elected; if more than one are both among the highest four vote-getters they each will be elected). And while Vice President and President-Elect candidates are running unopposed, voting for these individuals is an integral part of SAME’s governance, and affirms the membership’s confidence in the Society’s leadership.
To learn more about each candidate, their leadership experience within SAME, and read their statement of commitment, visit the official election webpage.
Voting for SAME’s national leadership is an integral part of the Society governance. Help ensure a strong future by voting for your next leaders today. After you cast your ballot, make sure to download your “I Voted” sticker to show off your Society pride! (Note: Members may only vote once; if you have issues with voting, contact questions@same.org)
President-Elect
(vote for one)
Ben Matthews, P.E., F.SAME

Vice President – National Market Leader, Civilian Agencies, Michael Baker International
Vice President
(vote for one)
Carrie Ann Williams, CPSM, F.SAME

Founder/CEO, Andana Consulting LLC
Elected Director
(vote for four)
Alyssa Agustin, CSP (Young Professional) | Program Manager/Oceanographer, Sea Engineering Inc.
Lt. Col. Ryan Elliott, Ed.D., P.E., CVS, USAF (Ret.) | Managing Partner, RHA LLC
Summer Gladden, LEED AP, CF APMP, DBIA (Young Professional) | Lead Proposal and Marketing Specialist, CDM Smith
Lt. Cdr. Aaron Kotlarz, P.E., PMP, CEC, USN (Young Professional) | Facilities Engineer, Naval Special Warfare Center
Victoria Mechtly (Young Professional) | Assistant Vice President/Federal Client Service Manager, Gannett Fleming | TranSystems
Capt. Steven “Sid” Osgood, P.E., PMP, F.SAME, USCG (Ret.) | Technical Director, Coast Guard Civil Engineering Unit Oakland
Lt. Col. Richard Sloop Jr., P.E., F.SAME, USAF (Ret.) | Program Manager, Fluor Mission Solutions







Want to learn more about SAME’s legacy, including a list of all those who have served as Society President over the last century? Discover more at www.same.org/society-history.
Visit the official election webpage to cast your vote, today!
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