Cogence Alliance is pleased to announce its 2025 Board of Directors. Directors were nominated for open positions by the Cogence membership and approved by the Board of Directors at its December 2024 meeting.
Serving on the 2025 Cogence Alliance Board of Directors:
President: Scott Wagner, Regency Construction
Vice President: Joanne Brown, Case Western Reserve University
Treasurer: Armando Francisco, Lake Erie Electric
Immediate Past President: Pam Neckar, Impact Project Development
Secretary: Kevin Thompson, Cogence Alliance
Chair, Programs Committee: Sean McDermott, Cleveland MetroParks
Chair, Resources Committee: Brendan Shea, Next Generation Construction
Chair, Emerging Leaders Program: Matt Morgan, Karpinski Engineering
At-Large: Brad Berkowitz, Whiting-Turner
At-Large: Pat Klanac, PTA Engineering
At-Large: Jeff Appelbaum, Thompson Hine LLP/Project Management Consultants
At-Large: Jerry Klanac, Univ. of Dayton/ PMA Consultants LLC
Northeast Ohio Chapter President: Bob Hager, Brennan, Manna & Diamond
Central Ohio Chapter President: Jennifer Son, The Ohio State University
Southwest Ohio Chapter President: Alex Jonovski, Demain
Board members play an essential role in developing strategy, setting policy, steering the direction of the organization, guiding the integration of new chapters, advocating for industry change, and the creation of resources that will improve project outcomes throughout the industry.
A Call for Nominations was made to all Cogence members with an October 31, 2024 deadline. “Cogence welcomes our new and returning board members and thank them for their leadership and service. We couldn’t make an impact without their remarkable volunteerism”, exclaimed Executive Director, Kevin Thompson. “Anyone interested in serving in a Cogence leadership position, please contact me at kthompson@cogence.org or 614-370-1713”.
“Cogence” comes from a Latin word meaning “drive together” or “thinking that is well organized”. Cogence Alliance brings together owners, architects, engineers, construction trades, and affiliated partners, giving each an equal voice. Its goal is to transform the design and construction industry by improving project delivery and outcomes. The Cogence Alliance believes team-based project delivery methods create opportunities for all to succeed.